2026 02 26 City Counil Joint with MDD Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
February 26, 2026
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 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 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
Kristin Holmes Acting City Attorney/General Counsel
Angela Jackson City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor/President Charles Johnson convened the February 26, 2026 City Council and Municipal
Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:30 P.M. All members
were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation were led by Council Member/ Director
Kenrick Griffith.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
a. Receive the Baytown Hyatt Regency Quarterly Update.
City Manager Jason Reynolds provided an update of the Hyatt Regency quarter one status report.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS—MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and City Council
Meetings held on January 14, 2026,January 21,2026, and January 22,2026.
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A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve the Minutes for the month of January, 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
4. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
Human Resources Director Joey Lopez presented a video recognizing the Years of Service
awardee.
40 YEAR
Russell Kutsinger, Police, Patrol Officer
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance to authorize an update of the City of Baytown Development
and Permitting Fees.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner provided an overview regarding
the development and permitting fees. (Exhibit A)
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public meeting with no major concerns nor
comments.
The Mayor and Council Members requested clarification on the increases and expressed their
appreciation for the recommendations.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,403, 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:
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Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,403
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE V "FINANCE," DIVISION 1
"GENERALLY," SECTION 2-595 "FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY
SERVICES", UBSECTIONS (1) "PLANNING SERVICES" AND (2)
"DEVELOPMENT SERVICES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00) AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance amending chapter 90, "taxation," article ii, "ad valorem
taxes," section 90-27, "exemptions," to add a new subsection (f) entitled "child care
facilities," establishing an exemption from ad valorem taxes for qualifying child care
facility properties; providing a repealer; containing a savings clause; and providing an
effective date.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council he will be recusing himself from this item and
exited at 6:44 P.M.
Council Member Laura Alvarado provided a summary for the request to amend chapter 90.
Council Members discussed possible impacts this would have.
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Sarah Graham to approve an amendment to chapter 90, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham,
and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: Mayor Pro Tern Jacob Powell, Council Member Kenrick Griffith,
and Council Member James Franco
Other: Mayor Charles Johnson(recused)
c. Consider an ordinance amending Section 70-8 "Alcoholic Beverages" of the
Code of Ordinances, Baytown, Texas, to permit alcoholic beverages at City-owned
or controlled property for qualified, event-specific tourism or sports tourism
initiatives, subject to restrictions and permitting requirements.
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Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council this item will be pushed.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution suspending Article 4, "Types of Meetings"; Section 4.1
"Regular Meetings" of the City of Baytown City Council Rules of Procedure for the
purpose of canceling the March 26, 2026, City Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3071, 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
RESOLUTION NO. 3071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SUSPENDING ARTICLE 4 "TYPES OF
MEETINGS"; SECTION 4.1 "REGULAR MEETINGS" OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND
CANCELING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
MARCH 26, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
7. REPORTS
a. Receive the Racial Profiling Report for Calendar Year 2025.
Chief of Police John Stringer presented the 2025 racial profiling report. (Exhibit B)
8. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Mike Lester to approve Items 8.a., thru 8.s., 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
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Approved
a. Consider a resolution adopting an amended tax increment base value of
$351,338,863 for tax year 2025 for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (TIRZ
#2) and approving corresponding amendments to the Project and Financing Plan (PFP).
RESOLUTION NO. 3072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN AMENDED TAX INCREMENT
BASE VALUE OF THREE-HUNDRED, FIFTY-ONE MILLION,
THREE-HUNDRED, THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, EIGHT-
HUNDRED, SIXTY-THREE DOLLARS ($351,338,863.00) FOR TAX
YEAR 2025 FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER TWO AND APPROVING CORRESPONDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE PROJECT AND FINANCING PLAN; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year professional service
agreement with ImageTrend, LLC for Fire/EMS record management software.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,404
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH IMAGETREND LLC FOR FIRE/EMS RECORD
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($39,866.00) FOR
YEAR ONE OF A THREE YEAR CONTRACT; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider authorizing a resolution designating two authorized signatories for
contractual and environmental documents and four authorized signatories for fmancial
documents for all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery and
disaster mitigation grant programs and awards as required by the Texas General Land
Office as listed in the attached Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form.
RESOLUTION NO. 3073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS DESIGNATING TWO (2) AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORIES FOR CONTRACTUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTS AND FOUR (4) AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR
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FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS FOR ALL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) DISASTER RECOVERY
AND DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAMS AND AWARDS
AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AS
LISTED IN THE DEPOSITORY/AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
DESIGNATION FORM.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to designate an Authorized
Official and Financial Officer and submit an application to the Office of the Governor,
Public Safety Office's Homeland Security Grant Division, in response to the Fiscal Year
2026 Urban Area Security Initiative — Regular Projects (UASI-R) solicitation on behalf of
the Fire Department to sustain the HazMat Team.
RESOLUTION NO. 3074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE'S HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
DIVISION, IN RESPONSE TO THE FY2026 URBAN AREA
SECURITY INITIATIVE — REGULAR PROJECTS (UASI-R)
SOLICITATION CONCERNING GRANT#49015- 04 ON BEHALF OF
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SUSTAIN THE HAZMAT TEAM,
DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WITH
AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD
THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; DESIGNATING THE
FINANCIAL OFFICER WITH POWER TO SUBMIT FINANCIAL
AND/OR PROGRAMMATIC REPORTS OR ALTER A GRANT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Office Supply and
Coffee Supply Contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,405
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE
ANNUAL OFFICE SUPPLY AND COFFEE SUPPLY CONTRACT
WITH ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC, THROUGH OMNIA
PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (ESC) CONTRACT
#R190303, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-
SIX AND 72/100 DOLLARS ($239,846.72); MAKING OTHER
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PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a service contract with Water Company of
America to examine the utility billing, distribution and collection systems for accuracy in
metering, billing, and collection through The Interlocal Purchasing Sytem (TIPS)
Cooperative.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,406
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WATER COMPANY OF AMERICA TO
PROVIDE INVESTIGATION, WORK ORDERS, AND FIELD
SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
UTILITY METERING, BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES
THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS),
CONTRACT NO. 25061; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS THEREIN; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing approval of payments to Wright National Flood
Insurance Company for flood insurance premiums for City facilities, in an amount not to
exceed$100,000.00.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,407
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WRIGHT
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FLOOD
INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR CITY FACILITIES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($100,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREO.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with ESV Properties, LP., for
office space related to the City of Baytown Employee Wellness Center.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,408
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 LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH ESV PROPERTIES, LP, FOR OFFICE SPACE
FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CLINIC;
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AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00);
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance awarding three housing reconstruction projects located at
311 Avenue J,2006 W. Gulf Street and 1408 Oak Street to R&R Commercial& Residential
Construction,LLC., under the CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,409
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THREE
HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS LOCATED AT 311
AVENUE J, 2006 W. GULF STREET, AND 1408 OAK STREET TO
R&R COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
UNDER THE CDBG OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND
THREE HUNDRED FORTYAND NO/100 DOLLARS ($414,340.00) AS
ITEMIZED IN THE TABLE BELOW; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance amending Section 2-238 of the Code of Ordinances to the
remove the requirement that the Parks Board comply with Section 551.001 of the Texas
Government Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,410
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE IV "BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS," DIVISION 2 "PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD," SECTION 2-238 "MEETINGS"; TO CONFORM TO
RESOLUTION NO. 3011 CONCERNING MEETINGS OF CITIZEN
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES; CONTAINING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the annual renewal of Procore Construction
Management Software with Carahsoft Technology Corp through the Texas Department of
Information Resources.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,411
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT
OF EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND
99/100 DOLLARS ($86,362.99) TO CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND
SERVICES NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND PROJECT TRACKING BY THE PUBLIC WORKS AND
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
I. Consider a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the General
Fund CIP by authorizing a transfer of $486,093 from Fund Balance to the Capital
Replacement Fund account (12001071-52011) to reimburse equipment funded for the
Public Safety Building(PSB).
RESOLUTION NO. 3075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND CIP BY AUTHORIZING A
TRANSFER OF FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND
NINETY-THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($486,093.00) FROM FUND
BALANCE TO CAPITAL REPLACEMENT FUND TO REIMBURSE
EQUIPMENT FUNDED FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
(PSB); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
m. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a TeleSkid Model 4TS-8T.
TrackedSeries 3.2 and 5 attachments from Monk Machinery LLC dba Monk JCB on
SourceWell contract#020223-JCB.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,412
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 88/100 DOLLARS
($184,248.88) TO MONK MACHINERY, LLC D/B/A MONK JCB,
THROUGH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, SOURCEWELL,
CONTRACT #020223-JCB, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
TELESKID MODEL 4TS-8T TRACKED SERIES 3.2 AND FIVE
ATTACHMENTS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
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THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for
construction materials testing services with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc., for the Fire
Station 2 Replacement Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,413
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANCE GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE
FIRE STATION 2 REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($135,700.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for Real
Estate Appraisal Services for the Garth Road Reconstruction Project with Scott Stephens
and Associates, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,414
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT STEPHENS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE GARTH ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($120,000); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
p. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for
Acquisition Services for the Garth Road Reconstruction Project with Right-of-Way
Solutions, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,415
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE GARTH
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ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($211,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
q. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for
construction materials testing services with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Baytown
Area Water Authority East Surface Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expansion Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,416
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR
MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT PHASE 2 EXPANSION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THREE-HUNDRED NINETEEN-THOUSAND, SIX-
HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($319,645.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
r. Consider an ordinance approving the first renewal of the Annual Liquid Sodium
Hypochlorite Contract to Brenntag Southwest, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,417
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND
77/100 DOLLARS ($146,547.77)TO BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC.
FOR THE ANNUAL SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE CONTRACT;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
s. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Annual Gasoline and Diesel
Fuel Contract to Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville,Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,418
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED THIRTY
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THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($1,930,348.00) TO MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF
GAINESVILLE, INC. FOR THE ANNUAL GASOLINE AND DIESEL
FUEL CONTRACT THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM, CONTRACT #RFP-121522; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider a resolution to appoint Michael Garner as Presiding Judge of the
Municipal Court of Record in the City of Baytown, Texas to serve a term of office
commencing March 2, 2026, and ending on January 31,2028.
Director of Human Resources Joey Lopez, provided an overview regarding the appointment of a
Presiding Judge.
Michael Gamer selected as the Presiding Judge, expressed appreciation and looks forward to
maintaining the standard Judge Julie Escalante has established.
The Mayor and Council Members shared their appreciation and welcomed Mr. Garner.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member James
Franco to appoint Michael Garner as Presiding Judge to the Municipal Court of Record. 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
RESOLUTION NO. 3076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING MICHAEL GARNER AS
PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD IN
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing three (3) appointments to the Baytown Library
Board.
City Manager Jason Reynolds provided his candidates as listed below:
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Name District/ Position If Appointed- Term
1Brenda Rambarran City Manager-At-Large Reappointment
'FF—aammy Guidry ;City Manager- At-Large IReappointment
Jennifer Rouse City Manager-At-Large !Appointed
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jacob
Powell to appoint the named candidates to the Baytown Library 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,
Council Member James Franco and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING TAMMY GUIDRY, BRENDA
RAMBARRAN AND JENNIFER ROUSE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
• Public Affairs
o Our Public Affairs team celebrated National Government Communicator's Day,
and our Engineering team celebrated National Engineer's Week. We're incredibly
proud of both teams and thank them for all of the work they do.
• Public Works and Engineering
o Robert Benavidez from PWE recently earned his CDL License. Congratulations
and keep up the great work!
• Parks and Recreation Tourism
o They recently attended the annual Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS)
Equipment Rodeo. This year Luis Mendoza, Leonard Graham, Robert Renteria,
Minh Kotlarz, Tony Sorola, and Daniel Medina, all placed at the East Region
Competition and advanced to the State Competition. From that, the City of
Baytown placed in the following categories:
• Backpack Blower: Leonard Graham(2nd Place)
• Nail Driving: Minh Kotlarz(2nd place)
o Congratulations to all of the participants and thank you for doing a great job
representing our City!
o Josh Wilson, for winning the 2026 Baytown Parks and Recreation Jack of All
Trades Award. This award recognizes team members who consistently step up
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when needs arise beyond their normal job duties. Way to go Josh, thank you for
all your hard work!
• Planning and Development
o The Planning Department was pleasantly surprised by a visit from the Bay Area
Rehabilitation Center, who stopped by to express their appreciation for the team's
help in securing a permit during their recent power outage. Thank you to the team
for consistently going above and beyond!
• The tourism kiosk located at Buc-ee's was recently upgraded and is generating more than
400 weekly user interactions. The current kiosk's most popular feature is the Visit
Baytown branded selfie app, enabling guests to capture and share their visit on social
media. Shout out to our Internet and Technology Services (ITS) and Parks Recreation and
Tourism(PRT)departments for working together on this project upgrade.
• One more thing, celebrate GO Texan Day and dress up to support it.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Kenrick Griffth regarding projects,
programs and events in District No.3.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith reported the current projects, programs and events of District
3:
District 3 continues to see new business development, with the following locations in
progress.
• Planning&Development
o Goose Creek Commerce Center/Logistics (7100 Bass Blvd)
o El Matador Food Processing Plant(7414 Bayway Dr)
o Piedmont Apartments Remodel (7510 Decker Dr)
o Pilot Travel Centers(1876 E IH 10)
o Baytown Wastewater Treatment Plant(1510 E IH 10)
o Express Inn and Suites(4540 Decker Dr)
o San Jacinto Market Place Updates:
• Work has officially begun on the foundation for Sam's Club. The first
concrete slab is expected to be poured in March, followed by the start of
their CMU walls. Their fuel station is also currently undergoing
inspection.
• Permits have been issued for several businesses, including:
• Home Goods
• Burlington
• Barnes and Noble
• Ross
• Dick's Sporting Goods
• EOS Fitness
• 4 Shell Buildings (Exterior structures are being constructed, however
specific stores have not been identified)
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• Parks and Recreation Department
o There are several exciting events happening at the Nature Center:
• Nature Center Tree Planting(Staff Installation)
• Run for your Wildlife(February 28)
• BNC Greenhouse Construction(Final plumbing scheduled for March 9)
• Birding Photography Contest(March 1 —June 1)
• Wade into Wetlands Summer Science Camp Registration(Opens March 1)
• Tyler Hike(Fridays from 10-11 AM during the fall and spring seasons)
• Full Moon Hike(March 7)
• Evening Explorers(March 14)
• Guided Kayak Paddle(March 21)
• Trash Bash(March 28)
• Public Works and Engineering
o West District Wastewater Treatment Plant Ops Building:
• Interior work at the new operations building is progressing, including
framing, drywall installation, and insulation. Exterior painting has been
completed. The new parking lot has been paved, and landscaping activities,
including sod and tree installation are complete.
o Garth Road Phase A&B:
• Utility investigations and locating activities are ongoing. On Archer Rd,
brush and debris have been cleared form the area where the future
detention pond will be constructed preparing the site for upcoming work.
Temporary light poles are being installed to support interim traffic signals,
and the existing median curbs have been demolished.
o Storm Water Maintenance:
• Ditches are being mowed in the Lakewood area.
o Street Maintenance:
• Sidewalk repairs are ongoing at Noble Court.
• Curb and Gutter repairs are in progress at Burnett Dr. and Meador Ln.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith thanked Martin Scribner and his team for assistance with the
Baytown Area Rehabilitation Center Permit application.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared events currently being held at the Sterling Library.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss economic development negotiations.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced there would be no Executive Session this meeting.
City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes
February 26,2026
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13. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the February
26, 2026, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 7:35 P.M.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Fee Update
BAYS
• Proposed fees and cost recovery approach
• 5-year goal to achieve 80% cost recovery
• FY2026 — Average increase of 12%
• FY27-FY30 — Average estimated increase of 12%-15% annually
• To be considered as part of the annual budget process
• Effective date proposed for June 1 , 2026
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EXHIBIT "B"
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BAYTOWN _ • Provide Overview of Data and Analysis of Traffic
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• Enhance Departmental Transparency
2025 RACIAL PROFILING REPORT • Comply with Texas Racial Profiling Law (SB 1074)
• Detailed Report available at
John Stringer https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/racial-profilinq-
Chief of Police reports
Baytown Police Department
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE a DATA OVERVIEW
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• All agencies conducting traffic enforcement must collect/ • Hispanic or Latino 50.8% • Traffic Stops 13,907
analyze data
• All Baytown Police Department marked vehicles and patrol • White.not Hispanic 28.8%
officers are equipped with digital video and audio devices to
record encounters • Searches 901
• Supervisor periodically review recordings • Black or African American 15.8%
• Retained for at least 90 days .
• All sworn personnel are trained on anti-bias, cultural diversity,
and racial profiling • Pacific Islander or Asian 2.4%
• Baytown Police Department Policy prohibits bias-based • Arrests 8S1
enforcement,including racial profiling • Alaska Native or >1%
• Directive No:BPD-GO 01.06
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