2026 01 08 City Council Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
January 08, 2026
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas,met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January
08, 2026 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
Laura Alvarado Council Member
Sarah Graham Council Member
Kenrick Griffith Council Member
James Franco Council Member
Mike Lester Council Member
Charles Johnson Mayor
Jason Reynolds City Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney
Angela Jackson City Clerk
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Charles Johnson convened the January 08,2026 Regular City Council Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:39 P.M. All members were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance,Texas Pledge,and Invocation were led by Council Member Mike Lester.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
Crystal De Leon Sarmiento, 6531 Sam Rayburn Drive, Manvel, a Council Member of Manville,
Texas and candidate for Congress, introduced herself briefly during the meeting and expressed
interest for the community to get to know her as well as to getting to know the community. Ms.
Sarmientto thanked the attendees for all their efforts.
Aiden Ramirez, 12110 Meandering Stream Drive, spoke as a member of Students for Safe Schools
(formerly Baytown Student Safety Committee),expressing concerns about school safety following
a recent incident. He noted increased awareness among students and parents and called for support
and change. He also thanked the Council Members and the Chief of Police for attending recent
meetings.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council and Staff they would be taking Items 4.b., and
4.c.,together before Item 2., Proposed Ordinances.
2. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
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a. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 86 "Solid Waste," Article IV "Private
Collection Vehicles" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas to revise the defmition as
"Commercial Solid Waste Collection", and implement changes to the Code of Ordinances.
Public Works and Engineering Director Frank Simoneux provided an overview regarding
amending Chapter 86. (Exhibit A)
Council Member Mike Lester requested clarification regarding the amendments.
City Attorney Scott Lemond provided legal clarification of Article IV regarding amendments.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,361, 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. 16,361
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 86 "SOLID WASTE,"
ARTICLE III "COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE," DIVISION 1
"GENERALLY" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS TO, FOR CONSISTENCY, SUBSTITUTE THE
PHRASE "COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE" FOR "COMMERCIAL
WASTE;" AMENDING CHAPTER 86 "SOLID WASTE," ARTICLE IV
"PRIVATE COLLECTION VEHICLES," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS TO, FOR CONSISTENCY, SUBSTITUTE THE PHRASE
"COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE" FOR "COMMERCIAL WASTE,"
ADD A DEFINITION OF ROLL-OFF CONTAINER,SUBSTITUTE THE
PHRASE "GROSS RECEIPTS FRANCHISE FEE" FOR "GROSS
RECEIPTS TAX" AND PROVIDE NEW PAYMENT, REPORTING,
AND AUDITING REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 86
"SOLID WASTE," ARTICLE IV "PRIVATE COLLECTION
VEHICLES," DIVISION 2 "PERMIT," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS TO MAKE
UNLAWFUL THE HIRING OF A PERSON WHO DOES NOT HAVE A
VALID WASTE-COLLECTION PERMIT, RENUMBER
PARAGRAPHS, AND MAKE UNLAWFUL THE FAILURE TO
DISPLAY A CITY-ISSUED PERMIT DECAL; CONTAINING A
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SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City of Baytown to enter into an agreement
with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture P.C. for architectural services related to the Exxon
Mobil Baytown Events Center and Sterling Municipal Library Renovation.
City Manager Jason Reynolds, gave a presentation regarding the Event Center. (Exhibit B)
Council Members shared their opinions and recommendations regarding the continuation of the
Exxon Mobil Baytown Events Center.
Assistant City Manager Brant Gary provided a brief summary regarding the Event Center and
introduced Gary Crouse.
Gary Crouse with Graham Associates, continued their presentation regarding the options available
for consideration of the Event Center.
Council Members requested clarification regarding the feasibility processes and timelines of
potential completion.
Kevin Armstrong with BRS Architecture provided further clarification regarding the project's
development timeframes and processes.
June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Drive, expressed her concerns and opinions regarding the Exxon
Mobil Baytown Event Center and the effects it will have on the City of Baytown.
Desiree Klaus, 7026 Bluestar Lane, provided her input regarding the impact the Event Center
would potentially have on small businesses of Baytown.
Joseph Fallin, 170 North Burnett Drive, shared his recommendations regarding the needs of the
City of Baytown and its residents when considering this project and funding.
City Council Members expressed their recommendations and clarity of specific requirements for
the Event Center to move forward.
City Manager Jason Reynolds further clarified with an agreement regarding the funding inquiries.
Council Members provided their suggestions regarding the Exxon Mobil Baytown Events Center.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith, with no second motion to approve
tabling Item 2.b for further discussion; the motion did not receive a second.
Mayor Charles Johnson called three more times for a second. The motion failed.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,362, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Jacob Powell, Council Member
Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member James
Franco and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: Council Member Kenrick Griffith
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,362
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE-
CUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH BARKER RINKER SEACAT ARCHITECTURE P.C. FOR AR-
CHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE EXXON MOBIL BAY-
TOWN EVENTS CENTER AND STERLING MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
RENOVATION; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE-MILLION,NINETY-
NINE THOUSAND, EIGHT-HUNDRED, FIVE DOLLARS
($5,099,805.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
3. DISCUSSIONS
a. Receive and discuss a presentation on the proposed second phase of the Bay Creek
residential development.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran introduced a presenter for Castle Rock Commu-
nity.
The presenter provided a presentation of the Bay Creek second phase development. (Exhibit C)
City Council Members expressed their appreciation for the development and look forward to the
next phase.
4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution accepting a petition for the establishment of the Bay Creek
Public Improvement District No.2 and setting a public hearing regarding the advisability of
the proposed improvements.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a brief summary regarding the Bay Creek
improvement resolution.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member James
Franco to approve Resolution No. 3061, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
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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
RESOLUTION NO. 3061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A PETITION FOR THE ESTABLISH-
MENT OF THE BAY CREEK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 2; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADVISA-
BILITY OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Resolution No. 3059 and 3060, 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
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the retirement and transfer of Police Service Dog
K-9 Enzo to his handler,Officer Cody Dodson,pursuant to Texas Government Code Chap-
ter 614,Subchapter L.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item was pulled and taken before Item. 2.a.
RESOLUTION NO. 3059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETIRE-
MENT AND TRANSFER OF POLICE SERVICE DOG K-9 ENZO TO
HIS HANDLER, OFFICER CODY DODSON, PURSUANT TO TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 614, SUBCHAPTER L.
c. Consider a resolution authorizing the retirement and transfer of Police Service Dog
K-9 Big to his handler, Officer Jeff Spencer, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter
614, Subchapter L.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item was pulled and taken before Item. 2.a.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETIRE-
MENT AND TRANSFER OF POLICE SERVICE DOG K-9 BIG TO HIS
HANDLER, OFFICER JEFFREY SPENCER, PURSUANT TO TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 614, SUBCHAPTER L.
5. CONSENT
City Attorney Scott Lemond informed the City Council Members Item 5.h.had a grammar correc-
tion reading resolution and should read as an ordinance.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Jacob
Powell to approve Items 5.a., through Item 5.o., 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
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a new Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Rubiales Consulting, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,363
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RENEWAL
OR EXTENSION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
WITH RUBIALES CONSULTING, INC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a new Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Blue Tide Baytown,LLC(formerly Blue Tide Environmental,LLC and
Topsail Energy Baytown,LLC).
ORDINANCE NO. 16,364
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTION THEY MAYOR
TO EXECUTE ANDC THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RE-
NEWAL OR EXTENSION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREE-
MENT WITH BLUE TIDE BAYTOWN, LLC FORMERLY BLUE TIDE
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ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC AND TOPSAIL ENERGY BAYTOWN, LLC;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing a new Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Vinmar Properties, Ltd.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,365
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN,TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RENEWAL
OR EXTENSION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
WITH VINMAR PROPERTIES, LTD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF-
FECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a new Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Hunting Energy Services,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,366
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RENEWAL
OR EXTENSION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT
WITH HUNTING ENERGY SERVICES, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance accepting a final payment from Philippians 2:3 for the 2024-
2025 season annual reconciliation.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,367
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A FINAL PAYMENT FROM PHILIPPI-
ANS 2:3 CONSULTING IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT-HUNDRED,
THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED, SEVENTY-NINE
DOLLARS AND 75/100 ($838,379.75) FOR THE 2024- 2025 SEASON
ANNUAL RECONCILIATION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE-
LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance transferring unencumbered appropriations in the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Adopted Budget to cover budget overruns in the General Fund, Capital Project
Funds, and Special Revenue Funds.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,368
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN'S FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO AUTHORIZE
TRANSFERS OF UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATIONS TO COVER
BUDGET OVERRUNS IN THE GENERAL FUND,CAPITAL PROJECT
FUNDS, AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND TRANSFERS OF
UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TO THE AQUATICS FUND, SANITATION FUND, INTERNAL SER-
VICE FUND, AND MEDICAL BENEFITS FUND; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept an award resulting
from an application to the U.S.Department of Homeland Security,Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency, Grant Program's Directorate in response to the Fiscal Year 2025 Port Se-
curity Grant Program on behalf of the Baytown Fire Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 3062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU-
RITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, GRANT
PROGRAM'S DIRECTORATE, IN RESPONSE TO THE FY2025 PORT
SECURITY GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPART-
MENT TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN CORE CA-
PABILITIES ACROSS THE PREVENTION, PROTECTION,
MITIGATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY MISSION AREAS OF
THE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($45,750.00);AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO
ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT
THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the 9th Amended
and Restated Interlocal Agreement for funding from the Houston Ship Channel Security
District on behalf of the City of Baytown Fire Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,369
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAN-
AGER TO EXECUTE THE NINTH(9TH)AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL
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DISTRICT AS PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of auto parts from O'Reilly Auto
Parts,using the cooperative agreement from The Interlocal Purchasing System(TIPS),Con-
tract 230604.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,370
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($295,000.00) TO O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC, FOR AUTO
PARTS AND SUPPLIES THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHAS-
ING SYSTEM (TIPS), CONTRACT NO. 230604; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF-
FECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of auto parts from XL Auto Parts,
using the interlocal BuyBoard Contract 715-23.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,371
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF AN ANNUAL
AUTO PARTS AND SUPPLIES CONTRACT TO XL AUTO PARTS
LLC, THROUGH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD
PROGRAM, CONTRACT #715-23, FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW
AND REPLACEMENT AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES, AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIF-
TEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($115,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Galveston
County,the United States Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) acting on behalf of var-
ious law enforcement agencies, including Baytown Police Department (BPA), and a DEA
Analyst.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,372
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MAN-
AGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF GALVESTON AND THE UNITED STATES DRUG EN-
FORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION ACTING BEHALF OF THEIR
VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND JEAN LAQUE TO
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PROVIDE ANALYST SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHED
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to the Texas Commission on Environ-
mental Quality for the City of Baytown's annual water system fee.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,373
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
NINETY-ONE THOUSAND, NINE-HUNDRED, TWENTY-ONE AND
55/100 DOLLARS ($91,921.55) TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S AN-
NUAL WATER SYSTEM FEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC-
TIVE DATE THEREOF.
m. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of construction services for the ren-
ovation of the Environmental Health Department(Building 3) Project from BuyBoard Con-
tractor Brown and Root Industrial Services,LLC, for plumbing and electrical services.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,374
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
! TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
FIVE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX
AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($510,366.00) TO BROWN AND ROOT IN-
DUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSTRUC-
TION SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT (BUILDING 3) PRO-
JECT FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES THROUGH
THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
(BUY BOARD),CONTRACT#728-24;MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Front Line Mobile Health, PLLC for
Annual Medical Evaluation services for the Fire Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,375
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH, PLLC FOR
ANNUAL MEDICAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE FIRE DE-
PARTMENT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWO
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THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($102,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider a resolution approving the issuance of $1,350,000 Unlimited Tax Road
Bonds,Series 2025 by Harris County Municipal Utility District 213-B as meeting the require-
ments of Section 98-703(17) of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas.
RESOLUTION NO. 3063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY-
TOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING ISSUANCE OF ONE-MILLION,
THREE-HUNDRED, FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,350,000.00)
UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2025 BY HARRIS
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 213-B,AS MEETING
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 98-703(17) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES,BAYTOWN,TEXAS;AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF-
FECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report:
• The City of Baytown Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department recently earned
several awards:
o Texas Recreation and Parks Society(TRAPS) Maintenance of the Year
Award for the solar lighting project.
o 2025 Aquatics Photography Award for the photo titled"A Worry-Free
Day at Pirates Bay".
o Certificate of Recognition from the Houston-Galveston Area Council
(HGAC) Parks and Natural Area Awards,received in collaboration with
the Emergency Management team in the On-the-Ground Project category
for the Jenkins/Holloway Perfect Trail Improvement Project.
o Honorable Mention Recognition from HGAC Parks and Natural Area
Awards in the programming category for the City of Baytown and Goose
Creek Consolidated Independent School District(GCCISD)Nature Edu-
cation Programs.
• Congratulations to the department on these achievements and thank you for all
that you do!
• Congratulations to Steven Bradford from Public Works &Engineering Depart-
ment on recently earning his commercial driver's license. Great job Steven—keep
up the good work!
7. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
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a. Receive a report from Council Member Mike Lester regarding projects, programs
and events in District No. 6.
Council Member Mike Lester reported the current projects, programs and events of District 6:
• The Storm Water Maintenance crews are flushing drainage pipes in District 6 and
addressing a cave-in at 1204 Parkway Drive.
• Tabbs Bay Disc Golf Fun Fact: Players tracked on the U Disc app have logged
nearly 500,000 steps since December(114,600 per week on average), and actual
use is likely even higher—making the free course an easy, active way to support
New Year's fitness goals.
Mayor Charles Johnson took a moment of privilege to acknowledge the efforts the library team
has made to provide citizens with amazing customer service and appreciates everything the li-
brary staff has done to make this vision possible.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Brandon Terry, 8011 Sugar Cane Drive, addressed the City Council with concerns for accounta-
bility of City Staff and City Council Members for actions taken regarding prior projects of the
City and pending legality concerns.
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss personnel matters regarding the Municipal Court
Judge selection process.
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager.
c. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071, 551.072 and/or 551.087 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regard-
ing pending or contemplated litigation; deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property; and/or to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations.
At 9:06 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened into an Executive Session pursuant
to Section 551.074, 551.071, 551.072 and / or 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss
personnel matters regarding the Municipal Court Judge selection process, the City Manager, and
seek the advice of the City Attorney for pending or contemplated litigation and/or to discuss
economic development negotiations.
At 10:24 P.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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13. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss,Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the January 08,
2026 Regular City Council Meeting at 10:24 P.M.
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Franchise Fee Rate 10% of gross receipts 10% of gross receipts (No change)
Reporting Frequency Monthly Quarterly (JAN, APR, JUL, OCT)
Permit Fees $20/vehicle $75/vehicle and $50/roll-off or dumpster
Recordkeeping & Audit Minimal detail Expanded — customer-level data; 5-yr retention; audit
authority
Confidential Info Not addressed Added — consistent w/Texas PIA exemptions
Sales Tax Compliance Not addressed Added requirement to collect & remit local sales tax
Revocation Criteria Basic violations only Expanded for unsanitary service, poor performance or
noncompliance
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Upcoming Milestones(Next 6 months)
ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center • Consistent with Design Services Scope
• Pre-Design&Schematic Design Items
Project Update— 1st Quarter 2026 • Project visioning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Internal,External,&Public
• Provide project updates
194 Pre-Design Space Considerations [
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BAYTOWN Proposed Base Amenities Potential Additional Amenities
S • 8-12 Basketball Courts • 2-4 Additional Courts
• 16-24 Volleyball Courts • Meeting Rooms and Kitchen
Big Picture Concepts • Locker and Training Rooms • Community Rooms
y Project Focus Items To Date • Tournament&Admin Offices • Indoor Playground
• Lobby,Food Courts,Restrooms • Lease/Flex Space(6
• Development of 8-12 indoor courts to attract youth tournaments and sports tourism • Local Recreation Areas Spaces)
•• Incorporation of the existing library into the overall facility footprint Storage Championship Court
• Utility Spaces • Arena Seating
• Multi-use recreational space to support community programming and daily use • Incorporation of the Library • Club/Premium Seating Area
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• Baytown as a Youth Sports Destination • Public-Private Operational Partnership(s)
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• Emulate Existing Private Enterprise Model
• Promote Tourism S • Produce a Regional Attraction and a Local
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IDENTIFIED PROJECT • Provide Entertainment Options STRATEGIC CONCEPTS • Educational Opportunities Private Sector Sports • Provide Entertainment Options
• Create Recreational Opportunities
Venue Approach • Develop Multiple Revenue Streams
• Target Relevant Service Partners
ilribi. • Enhance Quality of Life (Example-Sports Medicine)
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• Economic Driver for Local Businesses
• Sustainable Design • Destination Driven
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RFQ-Architectural Design Services BRS FIRM BACKGROUND b
;j •• Published August 2025 5O YEARS OF CONTINUOUS PRACTICE
Jth Pre-Submittal Meeting-"'70 firms .J COMMUNITY RECREATION I # 3O
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Submittals Received&Reviewed COMMUNITIES ASSISTED
• 9 Submittals Received 3 5 0+ PUBLIC RECREATION PROJECTS
Finalists Identified NATIONWIDE ,�,,
RFQ Process for • Three firms identified for interviews 0 OF OUR WORKLOAD&EXPERIENCE _r
Design & 90/o IS IN COMMUNITY SPORTS& -
Finalists Interviewed&Evaluated
Architectural RECREATION DESIGN
• 12-person evaluation committee
Services • Included City employees&Graham Associates 2 0-3 O ENGAGEMENTSARECREATION YEAR AT
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Proposed Contract Prepared for Lone Finalist CONFERENCES&PUBLIC SPEAKING '" ,
• Lone finalist Identified MILLION SQUARE FEET DATABASE OF - . , •
• Proposed contract developed for consideration 1.6M RECREATION FACILITIES — ,. w \
Recommendation of Contract Award BENCHMARKING /
• For Council consideration—Jan.8,2026
LEADERS IN COMMUNITY SPORTS& RECREATION
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Size 149,000 sf Size:120,000 sf Size:157,000 sf
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• Project Visioning
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• Design Phase
states • Schematic Design
• Design Development
Scope of Work
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• Cost Estimating
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• Site visits to ensure conformance with design
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SPORTS& RECREATION
Preliminary Stakeholder Engagement Vision a Preliminary Project Schedule
Engagement Goals External Stakeholders: 611s h`S
• Educate&inform • Project Partners
• Communicate&listen • Area Stakeholders Potential Engagement Components:
• Neighborhood meetings TOTAL DURATION=36 MONTHS
• Garner project support
• Project website:
Internal City Stakeholder Groups: Public Stakeholders: baytowneventscenter.com 12 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks 16 weeks 8 weeks 20 months
• Policy Decisions&Direction(Council) ' City Boards • Surveys
• Programming&Design • Library Board . Social Media SITE 8 PROGRAM `' SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONSTRUCTION BIDDING/ CONSTRUCTION
• Administrative Items • Parks Board • Pop-up Events VERIFICATION DESIGN . DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS PERMITTING ADMINISTRATION
• Project Development&Infrastructure • Public Engagement . Intercepts - -
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• Public Health&Safety . Citizen&Other Public • Project Meetings and Updates
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