HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 05 28 MDD Joint Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
May 28, 2026
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Joint Regular Joint Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 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 Tem/Vice President
Kenrick Griffith Council Member/Director
James Franco Council Member/Director
Jacob Powell Council Member/Director
Mike Lester Council Member/Director
Charles Johnson Mayor/President
Jason Reynolds City Manager/General Manager
Kristin Holmes Assistant City Attorney/General Counsel
Angela Jackson City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
John Stringer Sergeant at Arms
Mayor / President Charles Johnson convened the May 28, 2026 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/Director Sarah Graham who was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation were led by Council Member/ Director
Kenrick Griffith.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
Yvonne Thomas, 4401 Country Club View, shared information regarding parkrun's anniversary
event that will be held at Jenkins Park on June 6, 2026 and highlighted what they provide to the
community and to promote resident participation.
Kimberli Kosteck, 5103 Ashwood Dr., requested to have her time extended by City Council due
to a medical condition. She thanked the City Manager for his response to an ongoing discussion
via phone call and emails. Ms. Kosteck expressed that ongoing discussions will continue
regarding the spirit of a contract.
A motion was made by Council Member/Director Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem / Vice President Laura Alvarado to extend Ms. Kosteck's time by two minutes. The vote
was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor/President Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Laura
Alvarado, Council Member/Director Kenrick Griffith, Council Member/
Director James Franco, Council Member/Director Jacob Powell and
Council Member/Director Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member/Director Sarah Graham(Absent)
Approved
Karyl Williams, 3310 Rolling River Dr., shared appreciation to parkrun for providing the
welcoming atmosphere she experienced and thanked the organization for the community feel.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with
RubinBrown, LLC to perform audit services for the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston
Project.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie provided a summary regarding the agreement with
RubinBrown, LLC.
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Mike Lester to
approve Resolution No. 508. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado,
Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, Director
Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Director Sarah Graham (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 508
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT,
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RUBINBROWN, LLC TO PERFORM AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE
ACCOUNTS MAINTAINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
HYATT REGENCY BAYTOWN-HOUSTON PROJECT FOR THE
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100
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DOLLARS ($50,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS — RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
Director of Human Resources Joey Lopez presented the item and provided a video presentation
of the individual that received the Years of Service award for the month of May.
30 YEARS
Michael Johnson, Public Works and Engineering, Water Plant Operator
b. Results of the 2026 Healthier Texas Community Challenge, which mobilizes the
community to promote wellness and recognition of Baytown's top citizen champion, Sam
Chapa.
Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado introduced Amanda Kennington with Goose Creek
Consolidated Independent School District(GCCISD)to provide details regarding the program.
Ms. Kennington presented the results for the 2026 Healthier Texas Community Challenge. City
of Baytown placed 2nd in the Mid-Sized Community category, Goose Creek earned 1 place for
the Medium School District division, and Sam Chapa was recognized as the top individual
citizen champion for Baytown.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed voluntary annexation of
approximately 202.48 acres at 7701 John Martin Road.
At 6:56 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding proposed voluntary
annexation of approximately 202.48 acres.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter
of th e hearing and introduced the applicant Ryan Baumgartner with Hillwood. (Exhibit A)
Mr. Baumgartner provided a presentation regarding the benefits to the City of Baytown with
incorporating this development. (Exhibit B)
Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak on the item.
Mark Taylor, 123 San Jacinto St., Highlands, TX, Commissioner of Emergency Services District
(ESD) 14, expressed the importance of the City of Baytown ensuring adequate emergency
services are readily available to provide coverage of this development area.
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Mayor Charles Johnson requested clarification from City Staff regarding the emergency service
coverage for this area.
City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council the property will have adequate
emergency service coverage if annexed as part of the developmental phase.
Council Members expressed their concerns and recommendations regarding the continuation of
the partnership with Hillwood.
At 7:07 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding proposed voluntary
annexation of approximately 202.48 acres.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance approving the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series
2026.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie, presented the issuance of Certificates of Obligation.
(Exhibit C)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Ordinance No. 16,474. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,474
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2026; LEVYING A TAX
IN PAYMENT THEREOF; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR
THE SALE OF THE CERTIFICATES; APPROVING THE
PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT; ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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b. Consider an ordinance approving the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series
2026.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie, provided a presentation regarding issuance of General
Obligation Bonds. (Exhibit D)
Council Members expressed the importance of hearing the voters needs for the community and
appreciation for the amount of work that takes to ensure the bond issuance is completed
accordingly.
City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council that over the summer an oversight
committee will be established on behalf of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Laura Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,475. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,475
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2026; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; SETTING
CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS;
ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of replacement and installation
services for water meters and sub-meter GPS units from Ameresco, Inc through the
Purchasing Cooperative of America,contract#PCA OD-365-22.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie, provided a summary regarding replacement and
installation services for water meters and sub-meter GPS units.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,476. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,476
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED FORTY-
TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($3,342,933.00) TO AMERESCO, INC FOR THE
PURCHASE OF WATER METER AND SUB-METER GPS
REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES THROUGH THE
PURCHASING COOPERATIVE OF AMERICA, CONTRACT #PCA
OD365-22; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement with Vida Mariscos VII Inc. for the development a new restaurant facility.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a presentation regarding the restaurant
facility development. (Exhibit E)
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
James Franco to approve Ordinance No. 16,477. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent)
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,477
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
VUELVE A LA VIDA MARISCOS, INC. TO FACILITATE THE
CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF A NEW
RESTAURANT FACILITY LOCATED ON A 1.86-ACRE TRACT AT
4717 INTERSTATE 10 EAST; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN AS AUTHORIZED IN SAID AGREEMENT;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. CONSENT
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Items 6.a., thru Items 6.o., with the exception of Item 6.b., and Item
6.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent)
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Envisio Software from
Carahsoft Technology Corp through the OMNIA cooperative contract R240303.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,478
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE
ENVISIO SOFTWARE PLATFORM 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 FORTY-NINE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND 08/100
($49,504.08) FOR YEAR ONE OF A THREE-YEAR SOFTWARE
SUBSCRIPTION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
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THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance amending the Lease Agreement with Bay Area Heritage
Society.
Mayor Charles Johnson inquired if they could potentially extend the lease agreement by an
additional five years from the current agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Holmes provided further response with Bay Area Heritage
Society to finalize terms regarding the request to extend to an additional five years.
Terry Presly, Director of the Baytown Area Heritage Society Museum, 3609 LaReforma Blvd.,
responded to the Mayor regarding the potential request of an extension to the current agreement
and inquired of the current parking conditions.
The Mayor and Council Members expressed their concerns and potentially readdressing at a
future date to potentially relocate or expand the availability of parking.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,491, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,491
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AND THE BAYTOWN AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY REGARDING
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 WEST DEFEEE STREET,
BAYTOWN TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional service agreement with KFT Fire
Trainer, LLC for preventative and corrective maintenance on certain fire training props at
the Baytown Fire Training Field for Fiscal Year 2026.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,479
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH KFT
FIRE TRAINING, LLC, FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON
CERTAIN FIRE TRAINING PROPS AT THE BAYTOWN FIRE
TRAINING FIELD, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND NO/100 ($13,562.00); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. The proposed ordinance authorizes an agreement between City of Baytown and
Pyro Shows of Texas for fireworks displays during the City's Juneteenth and July 4th
celebrations.
Director of Parks Recreation and Tourism Clifford Hatch provided clarification regarding the
cost affiliated with this agreement and entertainment provided at each event.
Council Members shared their personal experiences with prior years of attending the events and
importance for the 250th celebration to the City of Baytown residents.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,492, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,492
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
PYRO SHOWS OF TEXAS, INC. TO PROVIDE FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S JUNETEENTH AND
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, NINE-HUNDRED, SEVENTY-
FIVE DOLLARS ($51,975.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Jenkins Park Facility Use and Lease
Agreement between the City of Baytown, Texas and Baytown Baseball, LLC to bring the
Baytown Bulkheads Collegiate Summer Baseball League to Baytown.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,480
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 JENKINS PARK FACILITY USE AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
BAYTOWN BASEBALL, LLC; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 98, Article VII, Section 98-703(17) of the
City of Baytown Code of Ordinances to remove references to Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality approval of, and records related to, bonds or notes for which the
agency has not adopted rules requiring review and approval.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,481
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 98 "UTILITIES," ARTICLE VII, "IN-CITY
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS," SECTION 98-703,
"CONDITIONS TO CREATION," SUBSECTION 17, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY APPROVAL OF, AND RECORDS RELATED TO, BONDS
OR NOTES FOR WHICH THE AGENCY HAS NOT ADOPTED
RULES REQUIRING REVIEW AND APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($500.00); PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Cityworks Asset Management
Software from Azteca Systems,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,482
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE CITYWORKS SOFTWARE
CONTRACT WITH AZTECA SYSTEMS, LLC, FOR THE SOFTWARE
USED TO MANAGE, TRACK, AND ANALYZE ALL CITY
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY-
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FOUR, THOUSAND, SEVEN-HUNDRED, THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS
($84,739.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing the annual renewal of ArcGIS Enterprise
Agreement(EA) from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc(ESRI).
ORDINANCE NO. 16,483
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR YEAR
THREE (3) OF THE THREE-YEAR ARCGIS ENTERPRISE LICENSE
AGREEMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH
INSTITUTE, INC.; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($58,500.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance awarding the renewal of Annual Fittings Valves and Meter
Boxes contract to Ferguson Enterprises LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,484
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF
THE ANNUAL FITTINGS VALVES AND METER BOXES SUPPLY
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND SIXTY HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 88/100
DOLLARS ($158,688.88); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for
construction materials testing services with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the IH-10 Lift
Station Rehabilitation Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,485
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 IH-10 LIFT STATION
REHABILITATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
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FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND, SIX-HUNDRED, NINETEEN DOLLARS
($53,619.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for
preliminary engineering services for the Neighborhood Waterline Area - Morrell Park
Project with HR Green, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,486
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD ATERLINE
AREA - MORRELL PARK PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE-
HUNDRED, TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED, FORTY
DOLLARS ($129,140.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
1. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for the West District
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Building Project with Tegrity Contractors, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,487
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN
THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND, EIGHT-HUNDRED,
SIXTY AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($36,860.08) FOR THE WEST
DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS
BUILDING PROJECT WITH TEGRITY CONTRACTORS, INC.; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
m. Consider an ordinance granting a pipeline permit to Targa Gulf Coast NGL
Pipeline LLC., for one 30-inch Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline within the Extra-Territorial
Jurisdiction ("ETJ") of the City of Baytown, Harris County,Texas.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,488
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
PIPELINE PERMIT OF TARGA GULF COAST NGL PIPELINE LLC,
TO INSTALL A THIRTY-INCH NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS PIPELINE
IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF THE
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BOND; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF
ENGINEERING TO ISSUE THE PERMIT; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Sidewalk Easement with Zechariah —
Baytown,Limited Liability Company.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,489
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A SIDEWALK EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ZECHARIAH BAYTOWN, LLC;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider an ordinance amending Subpart B "Land Development Code," Chapter
110 "Floods" Article II "Flood Damage Prevention" of the Code of Ordinances, Baytown,
Texas to revise as required by the Texas Water Development Board ("TWDB"), and
implement changes to the Code of Ordinances in order to comply with Federal Emergency
Management Agency's ("FEMA")National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
ORDINANCE NO. 16,490
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 110 "FLOODS,"
ARTICLE II "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION," DIVISION 1
"GENERALLY," SECTION 110-26 "DEFINITIONS"; SECTION 110-27
"STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION," SECTION 110-31 "LANDS TO
WHICH THIS ARTICLE APPLIES," SECTION 110-32 "BASIS FOR
ESTABLISHING THE SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA"; AND
DIVISION 2 "ADMINISTRATION," SECTION 110-68 "FLOODPLAIN
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED," AND SECTION 110-71
"SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE/IMPROVEMENT"; AND DIVISION 3
"FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION," SECTION 110-101 "GENERAL
STANDARDS," SECTION 110-102 "SPECIFIC STANDARDS,"
SECTION 110-104 "STANDARDS FOR AREAS OF SHALLOW
FLOODING (AO/AH ZONES)," SECTION 110-105 "STANDARDS
FOR REGULATORY FLOODWAYS," AND SECTION 110-106
"STANDARDS FOR COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREAS" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; AND
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PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
7. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing three (3) appointments to the Community
Development Advisory Committee.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner provided three applications that
were received and committee member requirements.
Council Member James Franco nominated Cynthia Coker for the At-large position.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to appoint Cynthia Coker to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent)
Approved
Council Member Kenrick Griffith nominated Stephanie Whitley for the District 3 position.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Alvarado to appoint Stephanie Whitley to the Community Development Advisory
Committee:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent)
Approved
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Nominee Position Term Being Appointed
Cynthia Coker At-Large 01/06/2026 - 12/31/2027
Vacant District 5 01/06/2026 - 12/31/2027
Stephanie Whitley [ District 3 01/06/2026 - 12/3 1/2027
RESOLUTION NO. 3097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING CYNTHIA COKER AND
STEPHANIE WHITLEY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
8. MANAGER'S REPORT
• Public Affairs
o At this year's National Association of Government Communicators conference,
the City of Baytown received national recognition for several public engagement
initiatives led by our Public Affairs team. Most notably, Baytown earned two First
Place awards for the Baytown Listening Tour and Reynolds on the Record,
programs built around our commitment to transparency, accessibility, and direct
communication with residents. Jason Calder was a nominee for the Rising Star
award. This reflects our continued goal of making sure people everywhere have
the opportunity to hear about Baytown and the work happening in our
community.
• Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
o Luis Tones with Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, graduated from University of
Houston with a Bachelor's degree in Media Production with a concentration in
Digital Cinematography. Congratulations on this significant milestone and keep
up the great work.
• Public Works and Engineering(PWE)
o Geovanna Arguelles recently attended the Texas Water Conference and gave a
presentation on the progressive design build project on the Baytown Area Water
Authority(BAWA) East Expansion. Great job Geovanna!
o Several staff members attended the"Hard Hats and Heels: Benefiting Habitat for
Humanity"event. Thank you for doing a great job representing our city!
o PWE staff also recently participated in a BBQ Cook-off. Congratulations to the
PWE BBQ team for taking 14th place overall, and a 4th place win in the dessert
competition! Special shout out to Donald Curry(Duck) for making the
cheesecake on site.
Mr. Reynolds, expressed appreciation and thanked Interim Director of PWE, Sharon Valiante for
all the hard work and dedication she had in the PWE transition.
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Looking forward to the 250th Celebration and the involvement of City Council Members and
City Staff to ensure the residents receive a great event.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Sarah Graham 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 Services
o Sam's Club is well underway. Currently under permit for the bakery, café,
pharmacy and optical,plus the fuel station. These are all nearly halfway
complete. The main building in the center of the complex, which will house
HomeGoods, Barnes and Noble, Haverty's, Burlington, Five Below, and Ross
is also nearly halfway complete.
o The northernmost building, which will house Dick's Sporting Goods and EOS
Fitness, is also underway and nearly halfway complete.
o Utilities, landscaping and other sitework for the entire project are ongoing as
well.
• Public Works and Engineering
o Out on Garth Road,the contractors continue storm sewer installation north of
Texas Roadhouse and debris removal from existing pavement. Sanitary sewer
installation north and south of the funeral home is scheduled to begin soon.
o The I-10 lift station construction continues as well.
• Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
o New educational murals by local artist Whitney Hayden are being added
throughout the Baytown Nature Center to enhance the visitor experience. The
murals are designed to add educational value and improve photo opportunities
as a destination for outdoor recreation and nature tourism along the Texas
Gulf Coast.
o The 2026 Wild Wheels Family Bike Ride was held May 16 at the Baytown
Nature Center as a free family event promoting outdoor recreation,bicycle
safety, and healthy living. A total of 55 riders participated. The event was a
partnership between Parks and Recreation, Municipal Court, Police
Department, Bay Area Cycling, and RideOne through the Office of Rodney
Ellis.
o Construction of the new greenhouse at the Baytown Nature Center has been
completed. The project is currently awaiting final plumbing and electrical
connections,which have been delayed due to recent weather. Once
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operational, the greenhouse will support educational programming,native
plant propagation, and conservation efforts at the Nature Center.
District 3 Spotlight, Lakewood Pool Club held their annual free day at the pool and sign up for
seasonal passes.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared the latest news and events with Sterling Library.
10. 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.
At 8:12 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session
pursuant to Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations.
At 8:38 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.
11. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor/President Charles Johnson adjourned the
May 28, 2026, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 8:38
P.M.
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Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, •
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Project Amount
Annual Lift Station Rehabilitation Program 500,000
IH-10 Lift Station#2 Force Main and Gravity System Improvements 33,500,000
Annual Sanitary Sewer Relocation and Oversizing 250,000
Trunk Line Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation 350,000
SSO Pipe Replacement-Steinman St. 670,000
SSO Pipe Replacement-W Texas Ave Bridge 770,000
SSO Pipe Replacement-Garth and Northwood 1,400,000
Annual Elevated Storage Tank Painting and Repairs 500,000
Annual Water Line Relocation and Oversizing 250,000
Lead Service Line Replacement 6,000,000
Neighborhood Waterline Area - Morrell Park 6,800,000
Electric Upgrade (MCC) &WDWWTP SCADA 400,000
CDWWTP Equipment and Operations Efficiency Improvements Project 5,500,000
EDWWTP- Digester Building Repairs 66,000
NEDWWTP Improvements 465,000
WDWWTP-Electrical Improvements 106,500
NE-WWTP PEAK FLOW IMPROVEMENTS PROJ 1,950,000
Project Grand Total 59,477,500
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