HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 05 14 MDD Joint Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
May 14, 2026
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Joint Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 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:
Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President
Sarah Graham Council Member/Director
Kenrick Griffith Council Member/Director
Jacob Powell Council Member/Director
Mike Lester Council Member/Director
Charles Johnson Mayor/President
Jason Reynolds City Manager/General Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney/General Counsel
Angela Jackson City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor / President Charles Johnson convened the May 14, 2026 City Council and Municipal
Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:56 P.M. All members
were present with the exception of Council Member/Director James Franco who was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation were led by Council Member/ Director
Sarah Graham.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
Troy Whiteneck, 9946 Bayou Wood Dr., expressed his concerns regarding funding provided for
City projects and loss of route on the Houston Transit Bus Service.
Azalia Sprecher, 901 S. Main St., shared her concerns to address driver awareness of road and
pedestrian safety in Baytown.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City
Council Meetings held on February 26,2026, and March 12,2026.
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A motion was made by Director Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Vice President Laura
Alvarado to approve minutes from February 26, 2026, and March 12, 2026, 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: None
Other: Director James Franco (Absent)
Approved
b. Consider a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the Baytown
Municipal Development District (MDD) and the City of Baytown regarding the
administration and funding of economic development incentives through a unified Chapter
380 program.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a summary regarding an Interlocal
Agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Vice President Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 507, with the correction of East to reflect as West. 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: None
Other: Director James Franco (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 507
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT TO FUND AGREEMENTS, REBATES,
REIMBURSEMENTS, OR OTHER INCENTIVES NEGOTIATED,
APPROVED, AND/OR EXECUTED BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS THROUGH A UNIFIED CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Receive the Baytown Hyatt Regency Quarterly update.
General Manager Jason Reynolds provided the Hyatt Regency Quarterly report and informed the
City Council they have met their budget revenue goals for the year.
Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the report was received.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS—MINUTES
a. Consider approving minutes of the City Council Work Sessions held on March 23,
2026,and April 9,2026.
b. Consider approving minutes of the City Council Meetings held on March 23, 2026,
and April 9,2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve the minutes from March 23, 2026, and April 9, 2026. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
Mayor Charles Johnson took a point of privilege to address Item 6.a.,before Item 4.a.
4. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation designating the month of May as Mental Health Awareness
Month.
Mayor Charles Johnson presented the proclamation for mental health awareness month.
b. Present a proclamation designating the month of May as Building Safety Month.
Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Planning and Development Services Directors, Staff, and
Council Members to thank professionals for the assurance of safety standards.
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C. Present a proclamation designating May 4 - 8, 2026, as Economic Development
Week.
Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Council Members and Economic Development staff to
express appreciation of the team and their hard work.
d. Present a proclamation designating May 10- 16,2026,as National Police Week.
Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Council Members, and Police Staff and thanked them for
their dedication and commitment.
e. Present a proclamation designating May 17 - 23, 2026, as National Public Works
Week.
Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Council Members and Public Works Staff and thanked
them for their contributions.
f. Present a proclamation designating May 17 - 23, 2026, as National Emergency
Medical Services (EMS)Week.
Mayor Charles Johnson was joined by Council Members and Fire Chief Kenneth Dobson and
thanked them for their dedication and readiness.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement between the City of Baytown and Walgreen Co. for a business retention
incentive at 1515 N.Alexander Drive.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran, provided a summary regarding a 380 agreement
with Walgreen Co.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16, 458. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,458
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
WALGREEN CO. TO MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL RETAIL AND
PHARMACY SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY BY SUSTAINING
THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE WALGREENS FACILITY
LOCATED AT 1515 N. ALEXANDER DRIVE; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AS AUTHORIZED IN
SAID AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement between the City of Baytown and Fish Camp Properties Baytown Inc.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran, provided a summary regarding a 380 agreement
with Fish Camp Properties Baytown Inc.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16, 459, with the correction of East to reflect as West. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,459
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
FISH CAMP PROPERTIES BAYTOWN, INC. TO SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 13,500-SQUARE-FOOT RESTAURANT
FACILITY, TO BE BRANDED AS TIA JUANITA'S FISH CAMP,
LOCATED AT 8701 CHAMBERS COMMON DRIVE; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AS AUTHORIZED IN
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SAID AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the retirement and transfer of Police Service Dog
K-9 Hero to his handler, Sergeant Barry Calvert, pursuant to Texas Government Code
Chapter 614,Subchapter L.
Chief of Police John Stringer expressed his appreciation for K-9 Hero and his handler Sergeant
Calvert.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3092. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT AND
TRANSFER OF POLICE SERVICE DOG K-9 HERO TO HIS
HANDLER, SERGEANT BARRY CALVERT, PURSUANT TO TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 614, SUBCHAPTER L.
b. Consider a resolution determining the alternative delivery method for the
construction of the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center and associated facility and site
improvements and authorizing the issuance of a request for construction manager at risk
proposals.
Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering Juan Macias provided an overview
regarding the delivery of construction services for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3093. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE ALTERNATIVE
DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN EVENTS CENTER, AND ASSOCIATED
FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT
RISK PROPOSALS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Items 7.a., thru Items 7.p., with the exception of Item 7.b. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to 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 and to
appoint an Authorizing Official and a Financial Officer for the project,if funded.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3094
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 # 599803-01 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.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Elevation Project Agreement with
Homeowners to issue payment to pre-approved elevation contractors through the FY22
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant issued by FEMA and administered by the Texas Water
Development Board.
Council Members shared the process to qualify for funding and documentation demands for the
application and expressed appreciation for those who have been involved in the process.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Item 7.b, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,473
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING TWO PROPERTIES AS
RECIPIENTS OF THE FY22 FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE
(FMA) PROGRAM, 1400 AND 1422 KILGORE ROAD;
AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO RECIPIENTS; MAKING
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OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the revision of the Texas General Land Office
(GLO) Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Mitigation Grant #22-085-012-
D240 for the East District Wastewater Treatment Plant (Project WWTP-2101) budget to
include additional local match.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,460
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
OFFICIAL REQUEST DOCUMENTATION TO THE TEXAS
GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PARAGRAPH 8.16 OF GLO CONTRACT NO. #22-085-012-D240
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MITIGATION
PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NON-RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION FUNDING FOR THE EAST
DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (PROJECT
WWTP2101) PROJECT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATCH
IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,265,757.00; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application and
accept any resulting award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Grant Program's Directorate in response to the Fiscal
Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program on behalf of the Baytown Police Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 3095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY, GRANT PROGRAM'S DIRECTORATE, IN RESPONSE TO
THE FY2026 PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (PSGP)
SOLICITATION ON BEHALF OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO SUSTAIN THE DIVE TEAM AND TO SUPPORT
EFFORTS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN CORE CAPABILITIES
ACROSS THE PREVENTION, PROTECTION, MITIGATION,
RESPONSE AND RECOVERY MISSION AREAS OF THE
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM, IN THE AMOUNT OF
NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHTY-NINE AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($94,089.00); DESIGNATING THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM
ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM;
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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 a resolution authorizing a renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Baytown Police Department, the Houston Police Department, the Harris
County Sheriff's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation by dedicating
personnel to participate in a multi-jurisdictional response to improvised explosive devices.
RESOLUTION NO. 16,461
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN POLICE
DEPARTMENT, HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, HARRIS
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION TO DEDICATE PERSONNEL TO MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSE TO IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE
DEVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Baytown
Municipal Development District (MDD) pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791
to receive and administer MDD funds through a unified Chapter 380 economic
development program.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,462
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 AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER MDD
FUNDS THROUGH A UNIFIED CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance approving an amendment to the Baytown Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District's Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to
transfer monies from Account Line for Motor Vehicles (32007020-56800) to Minor Tools &
Equipment Supplies (32007020-52005) for the purchase of medical equipment for the new
medic unit.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,463
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING A CHANGE IN THE BAYTOWN
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM MOTOR
VEHICLES (32007020-56800) TO MINOR TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIES (32007020-52005) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE
NEW MEDIC UNIT, MEDIC 1; MAKING OTHER
REPRESENTATIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Air Products,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,464
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
THE RENEWAL OR EXTENSION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH AIR PRODUCTS, LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Legal Services Retention Agreement with
Baker Botts,LLC in an amount not to Exceed$65,000.00.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,465
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A LEGAL SERVICES
RETENTION AGREEMENT WITH BAKER BOTTS L.LC. FOR
LITIGATION AND GENERAL LEGAL MATTERS AND
AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF BAKER
BOTTS, L.L.P., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-FIVE
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($65,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of NeoGov Software with
Carahsoft Technology Corp through the OMNIA Partners Texas Region 4 Education
Service Center Contract#R240303.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,466
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NEOGOV
SOFTWARE (BENEFITS MODULE) WITH CARAHSOFT
TECHNOLOGY CORP., THROUGH A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH OMNIA PARTNERS REGION 4
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (ESC) CONTRACT #R240303, AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF THIRTY- SEVEN
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY AND 48/100 DOLLARS
($37,140.48); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of wireless voice and data services,
along with associated equipment, from T-Mobile Wireless through the NASPO
Cooperative Contract MA176.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,467
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
WIRELESS VOICE AND DATA SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT FROM T-MOBILE USA, INC. THROUGH A
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH NASPO
VALUEPOINT, CONTRACT #MA176, AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND AND 08/100 DOLLARS
($127,000.08); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance to authorize year one of three of the Cisco FLEX support
agreement for telephony equipment offered by Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC,
under Texas Department of Information Resources contract DIR-TSO-5347.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,468
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THIRTY-
ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWO AND 40/100 DOLLARS
($31,802.40) TO PRESIDIO NETWORK SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC,
FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF A THREE-YEAR CISCO FLEX SUPPORT
AGREEMENT FOR TELEPHONY EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES; MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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m. Consider an ordinance to reject bids for the Lab Testing Services for Waste Water
Treatment Plant(WWTP) received on March 26,2026 at 2:00 PM.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,469
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REJECTING ANY AND ALL BIDS RECEIVED
FOR LAB TESTING SERVICES FOR THE WASTE WATER
TREATMENT PLANTS RECEIVED ON MARCH 26, 2026; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of construction services for the
Annual Lift Station Rehabilitation Project consisting of James Street, from Choice
Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program contractor Pfeiffer and Son,LTD.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,470
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE-
HUNDRED, SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($165,000.00) TO
PFEIFFER & SON, LTD. FOR A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE ANNUAL LIFT STATION
REHABILITATION PROJECT INCLUDING THE REPAIR AND
REHABILITATION OF THE JAMES STREET LIFT STATION,
THROUGH CHOICE PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Johnston, LLC, for the Traffic Control Building Reconstruction Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,471
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSTON, LLC,
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAFFIC BUILDING
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-ONE
THOUSAND, FOUR-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($41,400.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
p. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Water Metering Device and Access Easement
with CFT NV Developments,LLC.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,472
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A WATER METERING DEVICE
AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CFT NV
DEVELOPMENTS, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
8. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider the confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of the Director of
Public Works& Engineering.
City Manager Jason Reynolds introduced Carol Haddock as his appointment for Public Works
and Engineering(PWE) Director.
Mayor Charles Johnson expressed his appreciation and is delighted that Mrs. Haddock will be
joining the City of Baytown.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah
Graham to approve the appointment of Carol Haddock as the City's new PWE Director. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson,Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
APPOINTMENT OF CAROL HADDOCK AS THE DIRECTOR OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
9. MANAGER'S REPORT
• Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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o During a FeatherFest field trip at the Baytown Nature Center, Parks and
Recreation staff assisted in rescuing a bird entangled in a fishing line. Jina Faith,
Megan Morris, Luis Mendoza, Anon Sickle, and Abel Carmona demonstrated
outstanding teamwork and commitment to wildlife stewardship during the rescue
effort. Thank you to these staff members for their quick response and dedication
to protecting the natural resources and wildlife of the Baytown Nature Center.
• Police Department
o Mikaela Farabee has been named Greater Harris County(GHC) 9-1-1 Rookie of
the Year for her professionalism, growth, and strong performance in emergency
communications since joining in April 2025. She has shown composure and
reliability while handling high-pressure incidents, and is being recognized for her
dedication and service to the community. Congratulations Mikaela,keep up the
great work!
o Jail Staff Sgt. Bruno recently completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law
Enforcement Executive Development Association(FBI LEEDA) Trilogy, a 120-
hour FBI-developed leadership program for law enforcement and support
personnel. This achievement reflects a strong commitment to professional growth,
hard work, and continued development in support of the department's mission.
Great job Sgt. Bruno!
• Public Works and Engineering
o Sterling Beaver presented at TX Water Conference on City's long-term resiliency
Plan for Water and Wastewater Plants. Great job representing the city!
o The Utility team took 2nd place at the state water conference utility competition.
Our crews performed timed activities including pipe cutting, line taps, and
equipment assembly. Proud of you all for that win for Baytown.
• Planning and Development Services(PDS)
o Congratulations to Jarred Thibodeaux, our Engineering Survey and GPS
Coordinator, on earning his bachelor's degree this May. Love to see the continued
education.
Mr. Reynolds expressed appreciation for the employee event appreciation held and thanked all
those that made it happen.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Sarah Graham regarding projects,
programs and events in District No.2.
Council Member Sarah Graham reported the current projects,programs and events of District 2:
District 2 continues to see new business development, with the following locations in
progress.
o Planning& Development Services
o Bay Terrace Apartments—General Renovations(1502 Nolan Rd.)
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o Pause&Go Fuel Station—Demolition&Construction(2700 N Main St.)
o Venue 132—Renovation of vacant building(132 W Texas Ave.)
o Ashbel Smith Elementary—Outdoor shade structure for playground(403 E
James Ave.)
• Public Works and Engineering
o West Texas Ave Drainage—The contractor has completed all paver
installation for the project and has also installed the benches and light poles
along West Texas. Trash can installation is currently in progress. We plan to
open West Texas up to traffic flow and in the upcoming weeks,the contractor
will implement a lane closure to continue the storm installation work on Defee
St.
• Parks, Recreation and Tourism
o Town Square hosted the City's annual $1 Taco Night on May 3, featuring
seven taco vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and community
participation. First-time competitor Taqueria Amor won the taco competition,
and the event continued to support local vendors and downtown activity.
o The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center distributed all 2,000 native trees during
its annual Arbor Day giveaway, supporting Baytown's Bird City efforts.
Recent updates also included improved educational exhibits, the return of the
indoor bee hive, and a new habitat for the Chinese alligator.
o Community volunteers participated in the Goose Creek Park and Trail cleanup
throughout April, collecting more than 50 bags of trash and debris. Volunteers
also took part in Naturalist environmental training during the cleanup efforts.
A big thank you to all of the volunteers!
o Bicentennial Park will host the City's Juneteenth Celebration on June 13 and
the July 4 Festival, featuring live entertainment, family activities, food
vendors, fireworks, and special activities recognizing the nation's 250th
anniversary.
o The Arts Cultural, and Entertainment(ACE) Districts Baytown Sculpture
Trail recently unveiled its new 2026-2027 collection at Town Square. The
exhibit features 25 sculptures from artists across the United States and will
remain on display through March 2027, continuing efforts to support arts,
tourism, and downtown visitation.
Council Member Sarah Graham and Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado shared the benefits and
summary of the Baytown Optimist Conference held in Baytown.
City Manager Jason Reynolds addressed the concerns brought up regarding his current state with
the City of Baytown and looks forward to his continuation with the City and fulfillment of his
contract.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared the latest news and events with the Sterling Library.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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a. 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.
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney(s).
c. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code
Sections 551.072 and/or 551.087 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property; and/or to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations.
At 8:05 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session
pursuant to Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager, 551.071 to
seek the advice of the City's Attorney, 551.072 and/or 551.087 to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property; and/or to deliberate regarding economic development
negotiations.
At 9:26 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.
12. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor/President Charles Johnson adjourned the
May 14, 2026, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 9:26
P.M.
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