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THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
June 11, 2026
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Regular Joint Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 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 June 11, 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 Mayor/President Charles
Johnson.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Dr., requested the results from the ExxonMobil Event Center to
be published for citizen review and expressed her recommendations regarding the selection
process for an assistant city manager.
Troy Whiteneck, 9946 Bayou Woods Dr., expressed his recommendations for funding
allocations regarding homelessness in the City of Baytown.
Desiree Klaus, 9026 Blue Star Ln., expressed appreciation regarding the listening tours and
noted a decline in crime rates. Ms. Klaus shared her opinions regarding homelessness within the
city.
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2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City
Council Regular Joint Meeting held on April 23,2026, and May 14,2026.
A motion was made by Director Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Vice President Laura
Alvarado to approve the minutes from April 23, 2026, and May 14, 2026. 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. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the Municipal Development Districts (MDD)
Attorney(s).
At 7:04 P.M., President Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session
pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the Municipal
Development Districts (MDD) General Counsel.
At 7:47 P.M., President 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.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS—MINUTES
Mayor Charles Johnson announced Items 3.a., and 3.b., would be taken together.
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Public Forum for ExxonMobil
Baytown Event Center Design held on April 16,2026.
b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Sessions and City
Council Regular Joint Municipal Development District meetings held on April 23, 2026,
and May 14,2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Vice President Laura
Alvarado to approve the minutes from April 16, 2026, April 23, 2026, and May 14, 2026. The
vote was as follows:
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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
4. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation recognizing the Friends of the Library's 75th Anniversary.
Mayor Charles Johnson accompanied with the library staff presented the Friends of the Library's
75th Anniversary proclamation.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct the first public hearing regarding the proposed limited purpose annexation
through a strategic partnership agreement for approximately 356.99 acres of land in the
City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, generally located east of Garth Road and west of North
Main Street and north of East Wallisville Road.
At 7:54 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding proposed limited
purpose annexation through a strategic partnership agreement for approximately 356.99 acres of
land.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter
of the hearing and proposed limited purpose annexation. (Exhibit A)
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item.
At 7:58 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the proposed limited
purpose annexation through a strategic partnership agreement for approximately 356.99 acres of
land.
b. Conduct the second public hearing regarding the proposed limited purpose
annexation through a strategic partnership agreement for approximately 356.99 acres of
land in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, generally located east of Garth Road and
west of North Main Street and north of East Wallisville Road.
At 7:58 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding proposed limited
purpose annexation through a strategic partnership agreement for approximately 356.99 acres of
land.
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At 7:59 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding proposed limited
purpose annexation through a strategic partnership agreement for approximately 356.99 acres of
land.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution granting the petition for the proposed annexation of
approximately 0.998 acres of land at 8220 North State Highway 146.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner, provided a summary of the
proposed annexation of 0.998 acres and informed the City Council the dates provided on the
presentation slides did not reflect accurate dates, and will be provided to the City Council at a
future meeting. (Exhibit B)
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Resolution No. 3098 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
RESOLUTION NO. 3098
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING THE PETITION OF GILBREATH &
COMPANY FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.998 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 146 APPROXIMATELY 415 FEET
SOUTH OF PINE MEADOWS BOULEVARD, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 110-C-0-1 WILLIAM BLOODGOOD
LEAGUE ABSTRACT 4, CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
7. REPORTS
a. Receive the City of Baytown Single Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2025.
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Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie provided a handout of the single audit report for
September 30, 2025. (Exhibit C)
Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the report was received.
8. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Items 8.b., thru Item 8.j., with the exception of Item 8.a., and Item
8.e. 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
a. Consider an ordinance approving Amendment No. 19 to the Interlocal Agreement
with Harris County for Public Transportation Services in the City of Baytown.
Assistant City Manager Brant Gary, provided a summaryregarding the amendment with Harris
County for Public Transportation Services amendment.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak.
June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Dr, expressed her appreciation for the continued funding of the
bus services, and recommended readdressing potential expansion of the bus services for
residents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah
Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,498 as submitted. 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. 16,498
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 19 TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO HARRIS COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND, FIVE-HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($62,500.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Second Amendment to the Slate Agreement
for Graphic Design.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,493
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SLATE
COMMUNICATIONS FOR ON-CALL GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($150,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Liquid Chlorine to Brenntag
Southwest LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,494
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BRENNTAG
SOUTHWEST, INC FOR THE ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE
CONTRACT FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($242,500.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the
Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program on behalf of the Fire
Department.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3099
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'S FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR THE FY2025 ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM (AFG) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A 2,500-GALLON FIRE TANKER TRUCK ON A
COMMERCIAL MEDIUM OR HEAVY-DUTY CHASSIS FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500,000.00);
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;
AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM
ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider a resolution authorizing an application for a scoping study through the
Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program administered by the Texas Water
Development Board on behalf of Fire/Office of Emergency Management.
Council Member Mike Lester shared details regarding the evaluation of potential funding to help
residents prevent flooding.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith expressed appreciation to the City Manager and his staff for
providing this program to the residents.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 3101, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Kenrick Sarah Graham, Council Member e nrick Griffith, Council
Member Jacob Powell and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member James Franco (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE FY2024 FLOOD MITIGATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FMA) ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE
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TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (TWDB) FOR A SCOPING
STUDY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($225,000.00);
AUTHORIZING A CASH MATCH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($56,250.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO
ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT
THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for
Construction Phase Services with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Market Street
Revitalization Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,495
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 a resolution authorizing the submission of an Emerging Contaminants in
Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Application to the Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) in the amount of $9,685,000.00, for the PFAS treatment
project at the Baytown Area Water Authority Surface Water Treatment Plants.
RESOLUTION NO. 3100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION BY THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY OF AN APPLICATION
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE TWDB UNDER THE
EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM; AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
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h. Consider an ordinance authorizing, subject to the District's approval of a Lease
Agreement, a Lease Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School
District for the Use of Property Located at 2615 Virginia Street for Public Library
Purposes.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,496
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO GOOSE CREEK
CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S IN (THE
"DISTRICT") APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC
LIBRARY PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance ratifying emergency services to the Central, Northeast, and
East District Wastewater Treatment Plants from Magna Flow Environmental, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,497
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY
AND UNFORESEEN REPAIR SERVICES TO THE CENTRAL,
NORTHEAST, AND EAST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANTS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MAGNA FLOW
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN-HUNDRED,
FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND, NINE-HUNDRED, FORTY-SIX AND
79/100 DOLLARS ($753,946.79); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
9. APPOINTMENTS
a. Confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of an Assistant City Manager.
City Manager Jason Reynolds informed the City Council of his reasoning and provided
clarification for appointing a third Assistant City Manager for citizens.
Council Members expressed their appreciation to the assistant city managers and they are
lookingforward to Mrs. Pruitt's new role within the citymanagers office.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve the appointment of the assistant city manager. The vote was as follows:
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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. 3102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
APPOINTMENT OF JAMIE PRUITT AS AN ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
• Health Department
o Hayden Thomason with the Neighborhood Protection Division earned his Code
Enforcement Officer license with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
(TDLR).
o Karl Gaines with the Mosquito Control Division earned his Noncommercial
Political Pesticide Applicator License from the Texas Department of Agriculture.
• Public Works and Engineering(PWE)
o David Salameh earned his Class A Water Operator License through Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ).
o Manuel "Manny"Coello was selected by his peers as Baytown Area Water
Authority(BAWA) Employee of the Quarter.
o Levay Duncan received multiple compliments from residents regarding his
outstanding customer service and responsiveness.
o Joseph Holmes graduated from the University of Houston Certified Public
Manager(CPM) Program.
o Aaron Fontenot received several compliments from residents regarding his
professionalism and customer service.
• Public Affairs
o The City of Baytown was recognized as a statewide leader in public affairs last
week at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers conference.
The city received the following:
• 3RD Place in the state for Reynolds on the Record
• 3RD Place for the Fatherhood Initiative
• 3RD Place for the Baytown Voice magazine
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• 2ND Place for the recent budget video
• 1ST Place for the Baytown Breakdown video series
• 1ST Place for the Baytown Life talent attraction campaign
o Baytown tied for second place with the most awards at Texas Association of
Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), tying with Round Rock,but beating
out Arlington, McKinney, League City, San Antonio, and others.
• Planning and Development Services
o Building Inspectors Alex Gelmis and Dallas Edwards each earned their residential
and commercial plumbing inspector certifications.
o Juan Mancha, Deputy Building Official, recently took the State of Texas
Plumbing Inspector licensing exam and passed on his first attempt. He now has
his license in-hand and has already put it to work.
o The department's building inspectors, permit office staff, and plan reviewers
recently received a surprise visit from Colina Homes, who stopped by to thank
them for the outstanding service they provide every day. It's always rewarding to
receive positive feedback from our customers, and this recognition reflects the
professionalism and dedication the team brings to their work.
• Congratulations to all of you for your hard work and commitment. We are extremely
proud of your accomplishments and thank you for everything you do!
11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member James Franco regarding projects, programs
and events in District No.4.
Council Member Jacob Powell reported the current projects, programs and events of District 4:
District 4 continues to see new business development, with the following locations in progress.
• Planning&Development Services
o Groves Business Park—9 Buildings in progress and under inspection
o Cottage Green Multifamily Development—Construction of residential buildings,
a swimming pool, and a pickleball court are nearly complete. Construction of
phase II is estimated to begin before the end of the year.
o Baytown Veterinarian Hospital—New building under inspection.
o Maplewood Industrial—Climate-controlled storage warehouse nearing
completion.
o Baytown Boat, RV & Self Storage—Permit for adding new self-storage buildings
to the existing facility.
o The Texas Heart Center—Remodel permit for the construction of a CT Scan
Room, Control Room, and Hot Lab.
• Public Works and Engineering
o I-10 & Sjolander Improvements: Texas Materials is awaiting City confirmation to
remobilize and continue the remaining project work.
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o Upgrades to monitoring and control equipment have been completed at
wastewater lift stations, improving system reliability and operational visibility for
utility staff.
o City crews completed electrical panel replacements on Arrowhead and Friars and
performed sidewalk repairs along the 4700 block of Iron Wood Drive to improve
neighborhood infrastructure and pedestrian accessibility.
• Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
o Visit Baytown hosted a Southeast Texas Area Regional Tourism(START)
meeting in partnership with the Baytown Historical Preservation Association and
Pirates Bay Waterpark. The event showcased Baytown's attractions to regional
travel counselors,helping strengthen tourism partnerships and increase awareness
of local amenities among travelers.
o Demand for softball at Wayne Gray Sports Complex remains strong, with staff
continuing to successfully schedule league and tournament play despite
significant weather challenges. The new Sunday softball league has extended its
season through late July to make up for weather-related cancellations, and
discussions are underway to add an additional tournament beginning in 2027.
Council Member Sarah Graham encouraged residents to go out and watch the Baytown
Bulkheads play through the summer at Jenkins Park.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared the latest news and events with Sterling Library.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code
Section 551.071 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding pending or
contemplated litigation.
At 8:32 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session
pursuant to Section 551.071 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding pending or
contemplated litigation.
At 8:55 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
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Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an
Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with
■ Government Auditing Standards 1
1111 Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program;
Report on Internal Control over Compliance; and
Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal
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■ We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States
of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing
■ Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards), the
■ financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the discretely presented
component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of
■ Baytown, Texas (the City), as of and for the year ended September 30, 2025, and the related notes to
the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements and have
■ issued our report thereon dated March 26, 2026.
■ Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
■ In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City's internal
control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing procedures that are
■ appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control.
■ Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control.
■ A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or
■ detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a
combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material
■ misstatement of the City's financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a
timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control
■ that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged
with governance.
■ Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this
■ section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material
weaknesses or significant deficiencies and therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies
■ may exist that have not been identified. We did identify certain deficiencies in internal control,
described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs as item 2025-001 that we
■ consider to be a material weakness.
■ Report on Compliance and Other Matters
■ As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free from
material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations,
111 contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect
on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was
■ not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our
tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
■ Government Auditing Standards.
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III The City's Response to Findings
II Government Auditing Standards requires the auditor to perform limited procedures on the City's
■ response to the findings identified in our audit and described in the accompanying schedule of findings
and questioned costs. The City's response was not subjected to the other auditing procedures applied
. in the audit of the financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion on the response.
. Purpose of this Report
■ The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the
■ City's internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in
accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City's internal control and
■ compliance.// Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
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■ Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal
Program, Report on Internal Control over Compliance, and
■ Report on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
■ Required by the Uniform Guidance
■ To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council
■ City of Baytown, Texas
■ Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
■ Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
■ We have audited the City of Baytown, Texas (the City)'s compliance with the types of compliance
■ requirements identified as subject to audit in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a
direct and material effect on each of the City's major federal programs for the year ended
■ September 30, 2025. The City's major federal programs are identified in the summary of auditor's results
section of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs.
■ In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the compliance requirements referred to
■ above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year
ended September 30, 2025.
■ Basis for Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
■ We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
■ the United States of America (GAAS); the standards applicable to financial audits contained in
Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
I ■ (Government Auditing Standards); and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
■ Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Our responsibilities under those standards and the Uniform
Guidance are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section of
■ our report.
■ We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in
accordance with relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit
■ evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on
compliance for each major federal program. Our audit does not provide a legal determination of the
■ City's compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above.
■ Responsibilities of Management for Compliance
■ Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements referred to above and for the design,
implementation, and maintenance of effective internal control over compliance with the requirements
■ of laws, statutes, regulations, rules and provisions of contracts or grant agreements applicable to the
■ City's federal programs.
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■ The Honorable Mayor
and City Council
111 City of Baytown, Texas
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether material noncompliance with the
■ compliance requirements referred to above occurred, whether due to fraud or error, and express an
opinion on the City's compliance based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of
■ assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform Guidance will always detect
■ material noncompliance when it exists. The risk of not detecting material noncompliance resulting from
fraud is higher than for that resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
■ omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Noncompliance with the compliance
requirements referred to above is considered material, if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually
. or in the aggregate, it would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user of the report on
compliance about the City's compliance with the requirements of each major federal program as a
■ whole.
■ In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and the Uniform
Guidance, we:
■ • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
• Identify and assess the risks of material noncompliance, whether due to fraud or error, and
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the City's compliance with the compliance
requirements referred to above and performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances.
• Obtain an understanding of the City's internal control over compliance relevant to the audit in
order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and
. report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control over
■ compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
■ We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other
matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and any significant deficiencies and material
■ weaknesses in internal control over compliance that we identified during the audit.
■ Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
■ A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over
compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their
■ assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance
requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over
. compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such
that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance
■ requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis.
A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of
. deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal
program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important
. enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
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City of Baytown, Texas
U Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the
. Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section above and was not designed to identify all
deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant
■ deficiencies in internal control over compliance. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not
identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material
■ weaknesses, as defined above. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal
control over compliance may exist that were not identified.
■ Our audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal
control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
■ The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our
testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of
. the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
. Report on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Required by the Uniform Guidance
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities,
the discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund
■ information of the City of Baytown, Texas as of and for the year ended September 30, 2025, and the
related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City's basic financial
. statements. We issued our report thereon, dated March 26, 2026, which contained unmodified opinions
on those financial statements. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the
■ financial statements that collectively comprise the basic financial statements. The accompanying
schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required
■ by the Uniform Guidance and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information
is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying
111 accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. The information has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain
additional procedures including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial
statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the schedule of expenditures of
federal awards is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a
■ whole.
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Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
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Federal Grantor/ Assistance
. Pass-Through Grantor/ Listing Grant/Contract
Program Title Number Number Expenditures
■ U.S.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Direct Award:
■ Justice Assistance Grant Program 16.738 15PBJA-24-GG-04670 $ 20,300
TOTAL U.S.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 20,300
• U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Direct Award:■
COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 N/A 3,945,135
■ TOTAL U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 3,945,135
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
■ Direct Award:
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program 95.001 G23HN0005A 566,188
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program 95.001 G24HN0005A 1,247,323
IIITotal assistance listing number 95.001 1,813,511
■ TOTAL OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY 1,813,511
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
■ Passed through Texas General Land Office:
EDWWTP Phase 1 Rehabilitation Project 14.228 D2017-040(19-147-002-B490) 2,082,771
■ W.Texas Avenue Drainage Improv ement(MIT) 14.228 22-082-020-D258 1,624,302
EDWWTP Rehabilitation Project Phase II(CDBG MIT) 14.228 22-085-012-D240 5,964,383
■ Local Hazard Mitigation CDBG MIT 14.228 22-130-044-E437 74,870
Total assistance listing number 14.228 9,746,326
■ Direct Award:
CDBG Entitlement Grants Cluster:
. Community Development Block Grant 14.218 B24-MC-48-0033 438,023
Total CDBG Entitlement Grants Cluster 438,023
■ TOTAL U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 10,184,349
. U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Passed through Homeland Security Grants Division:
. BFD:Sustain SC-TRT-Rescue 97.067 4900601 126,021
BFD:Sustain SC-TRT-Rescue 97.067 4901502 104,200
. Total assistance listing number 97.067 230,221
Passed through Texas Department of Public Safety:
■ 2022 Port Security Grant Program 97.056 EMW-2022-PU-00125 30,920
2023 Port Security Grant Program 97.056 EMW-2023-PU-00359 170,013
■ Total assistance listing number 97.056 200,933
. Passed through Texas Department of Emergency Management:
EOC Expansion and Upgrades 97.052 2024 EO-05013 13,461
■ Disaster Grants-Public Assistance(Hurricane Beryl) 97.036 DR-4798 2,423,110
Passed through Texas Water Development Board:
IIIFlood Mitigation Assistance Program:Home Elevation Projects 97.029 EMT-2022-FM-001-0016 11,480
■ TOTAL U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2,879,205
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
. Passed through Texas Department of Transportation:
STEP-Click It or Ticket Mobilization 20.616 N/A 8,508
IIITOTAL U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 8,508
■ TOTAL EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS $ 18,851,008
• The Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards are an integral part of this schedule.
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Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal
award activity of the City of Baytown, Texas (the City) under programs of the federal government for
the year ended September 30, 2025. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with
the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended
■ to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the City.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
■ Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such
expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance,
■ wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
. Note 3. Indirect Cost Rate
■ The City has elected to use the 15% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform
Guidance, section 414.
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• Grant expenditure reports which have been submitted to grantor agencies will, in some cases, differ
■ slightly from amounts disclosed herein. The reports prepared for grantor agencies are typically
prepared at a later date and often reflect refined estimates of year-end accruals. The reports will agree
at termination of the grant as the discrepancies noted are timing differences.
Note 5. Expenditures from a Prior Fiscal Year
The $2,423,110 of expenditures reported under assistance listing number #97.036 were incurred in the
■ prior fiscal year.
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025
• Section 1. Summary of Auditor's Results
Financial Statements
1. Type of auditor's report issued Unmodified
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a. Material weakness(es) identified? Yes, 2025-001
b. Significant deficiency(ies) identified that are not
■ considered to be material weaknesses? None reported
■ 3. Noncompliance material to financial statements noted? No
■ Federal Awards
4. Internal control over major programs:
■ a. Material weakness(es) identified? No
■ b. Significant deficiency(ies) identified that are
not considered to be material weaknesses? None reported
5. Type of auditor's report issued on compliance with
■ major programs Unmodified
■ 6. Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be
reported in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a)? No
■ 7. Identification of major programs:
■ 21.027-COVID 19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
95.001 - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program
■ 97.036- Disaster Grants- Public Assistance (Hurricane Beryl)
■ 8. Dollar threshold used to distinguish between
Type A and Type B federal programs $1,000,000
■ 9. Auditee qualified as a low-risk auditee? No
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025
• Section 2. Financial Statement Findings
2025-001 (Recurring)
IIMaterial Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting: Account Reconciliation
Criteria
Management is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of financial records and for establishing
and maintaining effective control over financial reporting. The existence of material misstatements in
111 the entity's financial statements is an indication of a material weakness.
Condition
■ Significant accounts included in the balance sheets, statement of revenues, expenditures and changes
in fund balance, and statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position were not properly
reconciled as of year-end resulting in material errors.
. Cause
Because these errors were not detected prior to the information being provided for audit, there is an
■ indication that closing procedures, specifically the monitoring and review of financial information, are
not being effectively performed.
Effect
■ The balance sheet, statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance, and the
statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position were materially misstated resulting in
. correcting entries during the audit.
■ Recommendation
We recommend the City establish effective monitoring and closing policies and procedures as a
■ customary part of the accounting process, including a requirement that all balance sheet accounts be
reconciled to supporting statements and schedules.
■ Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions
■ See Corrective Action Plan.
■ Section 3. Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs
None reported.
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Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025
. 2024-001
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting: Account Reconciliation
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Responsible Party
. Chief Financial Officer
Assistant Director of Finance
Corrective Action Plan
111 The City will implement a standardized checklist for monthly and year-end closing procedures. It will
serve as a control to ensure all transactions are timely and accurately recorded in the general ledger.
This measure aims to enhance the reliability and completeness of the financial statements.
Status
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■ Corrective Action Plan
■ 2025-001 Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting: Account Reconciliation
. Corrective Action Plan:
The City will implement additional controls to ensure the effectiveness of the monthly checklist
■ and yearend closing procedures. Any discrepancies or incomplete items will be promptly
addressed and resolved after supervisory review.
■ In addition, staff will perform detailed reviews of underlying transactions as part of the close
. process, including an in-depth review of supporting documentation to verify accuracy, proper
coding, and completeness. This will help ensure that entries recorded in the general ledger are
. supported, accurate, and in compliance with applicable policies.
■ The City will also conduct a mid-year audit exercise to help ensure that financial records are
accurate, complete, and properly prepared in advance of the year-end audit. Additionally,
. training will be provided to staff to promote consistent application and understanding of their
roles and responsibilities.
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These enhancements will strengthen internal controls, improve accountability, and further ensure
. that all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in the general ledger, thereby
increasing the reliability and completeness of the City's financial statements.
Person(s) Responsible:
■ Chief Financial Officer
Assistant Director of Finance
Anticipated Completion Date:
Anticipated date of completion on or before September 30, 2026.
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