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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 06 26 City Council Special Meeting 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 26, 2026 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Special Meeting on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. in the Community Room of the Public Safety Building, 3200 N. Main Street, Baytown,Texas, with the following in attendance: Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tern Kenrick Griffith Council Member Jacob Powell Council Member Mike Lester Council Member Charles Johnson Mayor Jason Reynolds City Manager Kristin Holmes Assistant City Attorney Angela Jackson City Clerk John Stringer Sergeant at Arms Mayor Charles Johnson convened the June 26, 2026 Special City Council Meeting with a quorum present at 8:38 A.M. All members were present with the exception of Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member James Franco who were absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak. Mayor Charles Johnson announced they will be taking Item 4.a. regarding Cybersecurity and Ar- tificial Intelligence training out of order before Item 2.a. Mayor and Council Members reviewed a cybersecurity training video. Mayor Charles Johnson announced at 9:10 A.M. they would take a ten-minute recess. Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting at 9:23 A.M. 2. DISCUSSIONS a. Discuss budget related items for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year budget, discussing property taxes, and expressed the importance of budget transparency. (Exhibit A) Mayor and Council Members expressed their recommendations regarding cost recovery and how the projections will look for residents. City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 26,2026 Page 2 of 5 • Maintain current rate of.69803 • No new revenue rate potentially be. • Potential of two -ten million increase from Industrial District Agreements (IDA) Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie, provided details regarding the water and sewer rates. (Exhibit B) City Manager Jason Reynolds discussed transfer ins balance funds. Assistant City Manager Carol Flynt,presented the graffiti abatement process,associated expenses, the current and potential future approach to cost recovery. After discussion, the Council agreed to maintain the current approach. Mayor and Council Members requested further information regarding the following: • Current numbers of graffiti complaints • Properties with liens Assistant City Manager Jamie Pruitt further presented topics of ongoing expenses regarding Tabbs Bay. The following was presented for further feedback. • Feasibility Study in current budget • Rent out facility • Brand Identity The Council was in consensus to provide rental of the facility until the feasibility study was completed. Mayor Charles Johnson announced at 10:43 A.M., they would take a break. Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting at 11:01 A.M. Director of Public Affairs Thomas Reeves presented legislative affairs and council investment items for discussion related to. • National League of Cities (NLC) • Texas Municipal League (TML) • Economic Alliance Houston Port Region City Manager Jason Reynolds, presented to Council the reserve balance and potentially using excess days for essential needs of city facilities and fleet maintenance. With the below listed recommendations from Council. • Mosquito Services • Retaining the remaining excess balance City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 26,2026 Page 3 of 5 b. Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Strategic Initiatives. City Manager Jason Reynolds provided a presentation discussing the strategic planning initia- tives for City departments and how it affects the citizens. (Exhibit C) Mayor and Council Members shared their opinions and recommendations for input from the citizens. 3. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Charles Johnson announced at 12:33 P.M. they would recess for a break. Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting at 12:58 P.M. a. Consider an annual review of boards, commissions, and committees,to include dis- solution of certain boards, commissions,or committees whose mission has been completed or that are no longer necessaryto conduct the operation of citygovernment. P Assistant City Manager Carol Flynt provided a presentation regarding boards and commissions. (Exhibit D) Council Members requested clarification regarding boards and committees required by statues or charters. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3106, and Ordinance No. 16,539. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson,Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) and Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DISSOLVING THE BAYTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 26,2026 Page 4 of 5 ORDINANCE NO. 16,539 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,REPEALING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION,"AR- TICLE IV "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS," DIVISION 12 "YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY " OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO DISSOLVE THE BAYTOWN YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE THEREOF. b. Consider a resolution creating a General Obligation Bond Committee. Director of Public Affairs Thomas Reeves provided a presentation for the direction of the Gen- eral Obligation Bond Committee. (Exhibit E) A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3107, as submitted. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson,Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) and Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE 2025 BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE;MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. c. Consider a resolution creating a Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee. Director of Public Affairs Thomas Reeves presented the need for an Ad-Hoc Committee. (Ex- hibit F) Mayor Charles Johnson announced his nominations for the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee mem- bers. City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 26,2026 Page 5 of 5 Nominee Position Laura Alvarado Legislative Ad Hoc Sarah Graham Legislative Ad Hoc Kenrick Griffith Legislative Ad Hoc A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3108, The vote was as follows: Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson,Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado,Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester Nays: None Other: Council Member Sarah Graham (Absent) and Council Member James Franco (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 3108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY- TOWN,TEXAS,ESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE AD-HOC COM- MITTEE AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4. TRAINING a. Complete Annual Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence as required by the State of Texas. Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item will be taken before Item 2.a. Director of Human Resources Joey Lopez provided the required State of Texas training for the Mayor and Council Members. 5. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the June 26, 2026 Special City-Council Meeting at 1:36 P.M. Angela J ks ;City Clerk City c04town 8/17/2026 EXHIBIT "A" Discussion Tkenomm = '17.141:1 '41:711:4 ,11r441 Bf) 2a. Discuss budget related items for Fiscal Year 2026—2027. �~ ILIWW saw. Revenue Property %Growth -Taxes YoY rfj BAYTOwN 7.00! 6.00% - 6.12% Policy Implications Policy Considerations 5.00% ----- Property Tax Rate Reduce Expenses • No new revenue or up to voter • 3 years reduced millions in approval rate(VAR( 4.00% 3.91% budget • VAR--afford to offset rate increases .56% in other portions of the budget 3.Od1 Only growing by 1,5-2 mm a year 1.38% based on new value being built Automatically reduces the value of 1.00li !i IDAs 0.59% 0.00% - 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5 1 8/17/2026 %Tax Revenue Growth YoY vs Revenue GrowthON Revenue Growth Itemized vs%Growth YoY SlOD,000 4.5% "`"S.- 580,C45) 4.5°-:: MI TOWN S. 3 67% 3 d2% 4.0% 570,00E 4.0% 595.000 _--- 33% ".D.00r; 3.5% • 2.32% 3.0% 550,000 3.0% 590,000 25% 2_5% 2.01% % 2.0% 2.0% .85 1.5% 5�' 1.5% 585,000 . .. . 1.2 1.096 520,000 _ 1.0% 0S% 510,000 0.5% 580,000 - 0.0% 5- "—'---- 0.0% 2020 2021 I022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2020 i121 2022 2OQ3 2024 2025 2026 . T4,41 R,,..,knn f n,,I.R:..,. "'r)wrIN Tall AIM /,v,v,•. 1 RAfP Tax Rate over GF Revenue a 061 Z 082 08 0 30 0.76 _ 0.71 0.72 0.7 --,, 2018 2019 2020 2021 7027 2023 2024 2025 -Prop,h T -Sale,Tax NAb -Tax Rna 1 8/17/2026 EXHIBIT "B" Current Financial Plan Customer Bill Impacts — Residential WaterLai FY26 FY27 Water Rate Increase 4.5% 4.91i. ?" Sar $41.57 $44.87 Sewer Rate Increase 12 4s 12 4% 54( 535 S3C $31.96 Combined Rate Increase 7.8% 7 9% 525 $29.22 $20 Year End Operating Reserves $9.OM 58.9M 75.6 Days 70.6 Days $IS $10 S4.01 $4.19 Debt Service Coverage 1.7Sx 1 34x $5 $8• $8.72 Includes current rate and recommended increase .^rprr.r 1 E rIe.. Customer Bill Impacts — Residential a Customer Bill Impacts — Residential '.mombined INN t,u $120 $50 $45.79 $51.47 $100 $87.36 $96.34 $40 $80 535.35 `>I 31 $30 531.45 $60 $60.67 $20 $40 $10 4.65 $5.23 $20 $8.66 $9.42 $9.69 $10.89 $18.03 $19.61 $0 $0 Current Rates Proposed Rates Proposed Rates •Rase(Porgy ■Csst.•ner Charge • mage Charge ■ • st.nner Charge •Gallonage Charge 12 8/17/2026 Regional Bill Comparison ,,,,„, 5140 1$13233 $124.29 Bll ■Sewer Bll :1wa $96.34 ill $77.21 $75.51 560 Rill $40 No,.,,,,. ,. $20 SO SUGAR lANO FMUSTON IlIIJiii IRROROSEOI {EXISTING) 1 8/17/2026 EXHIBIT "C" • Strategic Initiatives Vision Trends &111 s Showcase Fiscal Year 2026-2027 strategic goals. • Vision Trends are based on constant and consistent community feedback through surveys,listening sessions,community meetings,etc Performance Dashboard • Vision Trends are flexible and adapt to Council's priorities Service Delivery,Customer Experience, Strategic Initiatives • Vision Trends can be tied into our Core Services Employee Experience,and Compliance • Show how well we do our core services • Show what were doing to plan for our future • Visuals tell the workload measures and how well • Could speak to Operations,Council Direction,or we are doing them an adopted Dept/City Plan Together we enrich lives and build community. 1 fa CITY OF BAYTOWN • Negotiations _Ar(_{_}_t ow Market 77522 City Manager's Office Subrogation Baytown,Texas 77512 (281)420-530C • General Employment • Collective Bargaining&Meet&Confer Departmental Services Litigation(Civil and Criminal) City Clerk • Trials/Appeals • Depositions Open Records • Discovery • Legal Briefs • Respond to Public Information Requests • Mediations • Request Attorney General opinions • Ensure compliance with access to public records • Arbitrations • Negotiations Vital Statistics • Plea Bargains • Issue Birth and Death records • Record,verify,and maintain all vital records Finance Records Management Budget • Retain and manage all city records • Analyze revenue forecasts&trends Public Meetings • Coordinate annual budget process • Prepare budget recommendation • Prepares and post agendas • Maintain minutes Audit • Finalize and file ordinance and resolutions • Review internal controls and financial records Elections • Coordinate external audit • Manage General and Special Elections Accounts Receivable • Bill for city services • Receive and process payments Legal Accounts Payable Internal Support • Receive and review invoices • Legal Advice/Counsel • Prepare and issue payments • Legal Research • Contracts,Ordinances,Resolutions • Other Legal Drafting W W W.BAYTOWN.ORG W W W.BAYTOW N.ORG Purchasing Juvenile and Community Outreach • Determine appropriate procurement methods • Manage diversion plan to address minor and juvenile defendants • Manage the purchase of supplies and services • Community engagement with: • Manage vendor relationships • Goose Creek/Lee College partnership • Car seat analysis Warehouse • Car fit for elderly • Maintain inventory • Issue supplies to city departments Utility Billing Human Resources • Maintain utility accounts Talent Attractions • Process service requests • Perform meter readings • Oversee job postings,candidate sourcing,and applicant tracking • Issue and collect utility bills • Outreach through job fairs,community and local partnerships • Develop and execute recruitment strategies Grants Talent Development&Management • Manage grant funding programs • Review grant applications • Manage employee development programs • Monitor compliance and reporting • Foster employee engagement • Administer civil service for public safety employees Court Process and Adjudication • Consult performance management,coaching,and disciplinary • Handle all Class C misdemeanor violations of state law and city ordinances Compensation&Benefits o Traffic o City ordinances • Maintain competitive pay structures,job class,and compliance policies o Penal Code Violations • Oversee employee benefit&wellness programs for cost,completeness and compliance o Jail/Magistrate warnings o Evidentiary search warrants Risk&Safety Litigation • Manage the workers compensation program • Manage city insurance coverage for liability and property lines • Provide neutral and impartial forum to resolve legal disputes and/or criminal matters • Evaluate and mitigate potential risks related to city operations and services o Trials o Substandard hearings o Dangerous Dog hearings Record Keeping and Financial Transactions • Manage all court fees,fines,and costs. • Respond to all public records request. W W W.BAYTOW N.ORG W W W.BAYTOW N.ORG Public Affairs System Administration&Support Communications&Marketing • Setup and Management of servers and storage • Backup and Recovery • Manage city's brand and messages • Resiliency testing • Create print and digital content • Threat detection and mitigation • Manage city's website and digital channels • System security • Create communication plans • Create video content Application services&support • Manage media engagement • Management and rollout of new software and services • Develop public access channel content • Database management Legislative Affairs • Software support&application troubleshooting • Software lifecycles management • Track legislation • Educate legislators • Advocate for Baytown among policy makers • Prepare legislative priorities Planning&Development Services Community Engagement • Review building and zoning permit applications and other items • Coordinate and advise Planning&Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment • Facilitate Listening Tour • Draft plans focused on long ranging planning goals • Amend Unified Land Development Code(ULDC)and Building Code when necessary • Administer Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Funds to support local initiatives Information&Technology Services • Conduct building inspections to verify code compliance • Coordinate enforcement of building and zoning code Technical Support&Services • Coordinate demolition of unsafe structures • Help Desk Support • Hardware/Software Troubleshooting • Device Setup Police • User Account Management(logins&passwords) Uniform Services Network Administration&Support • Crime Response:detection,community engagement&partnerships • Setup&Maintenance of networks and WIFI • Public Safety:traffic management,CVE,CPTED • Management of routers,switches,and firewalls • Special Response:SWAT,Bomb Squad,Dive • Network Infrastructure planning and maintenance • Technology:Drone response,AIPRs • Network Security WWW.BAYTOWN.ORG W W W.BAYTOWN.ORG Administrative Services Fire Admin/Planning • Budgeting,procurement,logistics • Updates Fire Department Strategic Plan • Fleet Management&maintenance • Maintains compliance with insurance services office(ISO)for ISO Class 1 Rating • Communications • Ensures compliance with CPSE Accreditation requirements • Training Academy • Records • Community Service Officers Public Works and Engineering Support Services Admin • Criminal Investigations Division • Special Investigation Division • Deliver accurate,complete,and courteous information to citizens • Digital Forensics • Respond to citizen concerns and dispatch issues • Victims Advocate Unit • Monitor customer satisfaction reports • Jail • Sexual Offender Registration Streets • Perform routine and emergency repairs on asphalt and concrete roadways • Clear streets of fallen trees,storm debris,and accident-related hazards • Repair or replace damaged sidewalks,ramps,and pedestrian pathways Fire Traffic Emergency Response • Provide barricades and traffic control for parades,construction zones,or emergency scenes • Responds to medical emergencies,providing advance life support and transports • Install,repair,and replace traffic signals,street name signs,and regulatory signage • Respond to fires and other emergencies Utilities • Responds to haz-mat incidents • Manage drinking water infrastructure Community Risk Reduction • Maintain the wastewater collection system,including sewer lines,lift stations and manholes • Enforce fire and life safety codes • Prevent and respond to sanitary sewer overflows(55Os). • Review plans to ensure compliance with fire codes • Conduct line cleaning,root control,and closed circuit televised(CCTV)inspections of • Investigate fires to determine origin and cause sewer systems • Investigate arson Drainage • Provide community life safety education(BEAT Alley) • Clean and maintain storm drains,culverts,and roadside ditches Emergency Management • Respond to drainage complaints and clear debris during severe weather events Sanitation • Maintain disaster response and recovery plans • Oversee solid waste disposal contracts • Ensure community and city disaster preparedness • Coordinates regular collection of household trash and recycling • Coordinate recovery and mitigation efforts • Provide curbside collection of tree limbs,shrubs and vegetative debris • Coordinate public emergency warning and notification systems • Manages access to City's Green Center • Manage the EOC W W W.BAYfOW N.ORG W W W.BAYTOWN.ORG 1 Engineering • Utilize Harris County trap and internal testing information to specifically target areas for • Design civil components of public infrastructure diseased mosquitoes • Conduct technical evaluations to support long-term city development Neighborhood Protection • Coordinate with architects,engineers,and planners on multidisciplinary projects • Proactively survey city for code violations association with property maintenance • Conducts plan reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standard • Respond to complaints of the same as above • Conduct field inspections and quality assurance checks • Education citizens on responsible property maintenance • Review and assess stormwater management systems,detention ponds,and drainage • Enforce city ordinances through municipal court channels • Coordinate abatements of non-complaint properties CIP • Plan,design,and oversee construction of public infrastructure projects,including roads, water and sewer infrastructure,drainage systems,sidewalks,trails,and city facilities • Review and a Parks, Recreation,and Tourism pprove work of consultants • Perform or oversee field inspections to ensure compliance Parks and Park Planning • Maintain and improve over 50 parks,15+miles of trails,splash pads,playgrounds,and public spaces Health • Utilize Master Plan to plan and develop multi-use trails and greenways • Preserve and restore natural coastal and ecological areas,supporting habitat Animal Control conservation,nature-based tourism,and long-term environmental quality • Respond to citizen calls for service • Collaborate with neighborhoods through community engagement • Educate citizens on responsible pet ownership Recreation and Environmental Education • Enforce animal services ordinance through municipal court activities • Provide affordable recreation programs for all ages • Document calls for service with incident reports • Organize events,including small community gatherings,as well as large-scale regional • Care for all intake animals and rehome adoptable animals celebrations Environmental Health • Offer nature education,camps,trail programs and hands-on experiences via the • Perform unannounced food service inspection and investigate food service complaints Baytown Nature Center and Wetlands Education Center • Provide accessible indoor and outdoor rental venues • Review design plans of food service establishments • Support youth and adult sports leagues,tournaments,and open-play opportunities • Inspect and investigate complaints of public swimming pools • Investigate other environmental complaints Tourism Clean Team/Community Service • Oversees the Hotel Occupancy Tax(HOT),coordinating funding for tourism-related • Coordinate work activities for Community Service participants projects and partnerships • Manages visitor outreach and the Visitor Information Center located in the Brunson • Proactively survey ROW's for trash,illegal dumping,and bandit signs Theater • Assist departments with miscellaneous tasks(i.e.moving furniture,loading and • Handles marketing and advertising of the city's attractions,events,resources,and unloading deliveries,etc.) hospitality partners Mosquito Control • Promotes and grows sports tourism • Respond to calls for service with established zones for adulticides • Proactively larvicide areas prone to standing water W W W.BAYTOWN.ORG W W W.BAYTOW N.ORG Library Circulation • Order,inventory and maintain print and electronic collections for lending • Create and manage borrower accounts • Recommend titles and authors to readers Programming • Host weekly early-literacy story times • Host book discussion groups and an annual author event • Facilitate STEM learning • Design and host craft and hobby programs • Design and create interactive displays • Provide meeting and learning spaces to the community Research and Preservation • Digitize and host local history resources • Provide research assistance to students • Maintain genealogy resources Technology Access • Provide public access to computers and laptops • Provide access to Internet and public WIFI • Offer 3D printing and Virtual Reality Sessions W W W.BAYTOWN.ORG FY27 Strategic Initiatives Operational Excellence Fiscal Responsibility Building Trust Establish a new strategy for community Modernize Records Management Through engagement in major budgeting and capital Invigorate community ambassadors to serve as local City Clerk Digital Innovation Public Affairs project decisions. Public Affairs cheerleaders for Baytown and its future. Return completed contract,research,and Implement Comprehensive Code Recodification general legal,assignments to clients within Develop and Implement a Life-Cycle Capital Improvement City Clerk and Knowledge Management Legal 30 days 90%of the time 1Q PWE Projects Portfolio Management System Conduct Client Training once per Quarter Use Envisio data to identify needs and partner with Finance Improve Utility Billing Customer Service Legal (recorded and posted on NeoGov/QR Code) HR departments to improve outcomes Obtain the NPI Achievement of Excellence in Reduce reliance upon outside counsel(Olson Finance Procurement award Legal &Olson)by 90% City Clerk Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency Achieve international accreditation through the Center for Public Safety(CPSE)Commission on Manage Animal Shelter capacity as to align with Customer Fire Fire Accreditation International(CFAI). Legal Issue RFQs for legal service Health Service Expectations Conduct and implement a citywide Obtain Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Fire Complete construction of fire station two. HR compensation study Finance Transparency Stars Develop and implement a standardized"Know Before You Go"communication campaign for 100%of major City- Partner with Goose Creek ISD and Lee College sponsored events by the end of FY2027 to improve on public safety education programs to attract attendee preparedness,reduce event-day inquiries,and Fire local candidates. Finance 3-5 Year Financial Plan PRT enhance the overall visitor experience. Share Cost Savings Opportunities with City Fire Implement a prehospital whole blood program. Police Departments Police Improved Transparency of Policy Procedures Train and Educate All Command Staff on Fire Maintain the city's ISO class-1 rating. Police Departmental and Municipal Budgeting Create Operational Excellence by the implementation of a Mosquito Control aerial Health application program Implement Department-wide Ordinance and SOP review to Build Trust with our Community Health and Team Members Strengthen safety&wellbeing practices, HR training,and accountability across departments Promote Baytown through targeted outreach, recruitment efforts,and community HR engagement IT Integrate DocuSign/Laserfiche IT New Citizen Access Utility Billing Portal IT Install Public Wi-FI at Jenkins Park Seek new opportunities to meet the community Library outside of the library building Library Make progress on Library Strategic Plan Encourage downtown revitalization through code updates that support redevelopment of PDS historic buildings. Update the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Plan to include prioritization of industrial PDS uses in areas adjacent to the City limits. Expand utilization of the City's GIS system to provide better information,more accurate data, PDS and better transparency of City efforts. Federal and State Equitable Sharing and Ch 59 Police Asset Forfeiture Compliance: Police Texas Police Chiefs Association Accreditation: Develop and implement a comprehensive right- of-way management program by mapping 100% of City-owned and maintained rights-of-way, classifying each by maintenance type,and establishing standardized mowing frequencies and maintenance standards for each rights-of- PRT way category Develop and implement a Parks Classification and Level of Service Framework that categorizes 100%of existing City parks by park type and establishes standardized amenity,maintenance, and service standards for each classification PRT Develop and implement a standardized process for approving,and managing outdoor events PRT hosted by outside organizations in City parks. Advance the implementation of the Parks Master Plan by identifying,prioritizing,and incorporating applicable recommendations into the Nature Center and Wetlands Center to enhance environmental education, conservation,recreation,and visitor PRT experiences. Complete a comprehensive inventory of all Parks and Recreation assets and enter 100%of maintainable assets into the City's asset PRT management system Institute Omnivision Media and The Brunson as the public affairs hub for creative content and Public Affairs community engagement. Develop framework for Comprehensive Asset Management across all infrastructure PWE categories Review,improve and document review and approval processes in cooperation and support of the Planning and Development Services to ensure consistent,timely review process from PWE submittal to approval. Define post-development ties to asset inventory from privately constructed public infrastructure, PWE including O&M plans. Employee Development through development of a broad leadership and technical training, including on-boarding,succession training,field- based skills development,documentation of PWE SOPs,and recognition of employees. 8/17/2026 Graffiti — Current State Graffiti — Future State MINA 9141 • No process to address • Graffiti Specific Ordinance needed • Complaints/Better Baytown App-routed to Police • Complaints/Better Baytown App-routed through Health • Residential Property-not authorized to abate;not funded or staffed • Process for ALL Property- • Commercial Property-Health staff will inform owner/manager& 1. Offer to remove for free in writing;obtain signed form from owner(not renter). encourage to remove. 2. If owner declines,provide notice to remove within 15 days. • City/Public Infrastructure-Parks,Health,TxDOT handle 3. If not removed.City may remove it. •City/Public Infrastructure-Parks,Health,TxDot would continue to handle Graffiti — Considerations Expenses Ongoing BAI Xo as • Implications: • Working on&changing private property Operational Direction Implications Staff Considerations • If removed after notice Graffiti Abatement • Private property work • Impact on staff workload&timelines • No charge? • Owner satisfaction of abatement • Administrative Dollars • Charge,bill,lien if unpaid • Liens • State law for private property • • Proactive vs Reactive enforcement No opportunity for cost recovery • Staff Impacts: • NPO Staff impact—new process;requires 2 notices,follow up,work order. • Clean Team impact—responsible for removal;time diverted from other clean up • Cost:Postage,Supplies&Equipment 1 8/17/2026 EXHIBIT "D" --• Active/As Pleaded Name of Board/Committee Active Met in Last 12 Montle' A. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Baytown Area water Authority Yes une 2026 e Baytown Dime Control and PreventionYes June 2026 4 Baytown Police Advisory Committee Yes April 2026 Tr, Fire Control,Prevention&EMS District Yes Jere 2026 3a. Consider an annual review of boards,commissions,and committees. Planning&Zoning Commission -Yes May 2026 to include dissolution of certain boards,commissions,or committees whose Board ofAd4ratrne.d Yes June 2026 mission has been completed or that are no longer necessary to conduct the Community D op^ Advisory C Yes June 2026 operation of city government. Animal Control Aei z«y Commence Yes April 202E Pads&Recreation Advisory Board Yes Jun!2026 Tan Increment Reinvestment tau No,1 Yes June 2026 Civil Service Commission Yes April 2026 Baytown Library Board Yes March 2026 Muncipal Development District Yes Jane 2026 Hospitality Public Facilites Corp Yes Sign Committee As Needed No .Ethics Commission As Needed July 2025 Fab Housing Commission-Program(CDNG} As Needed No Ad Noe el Near of bend/Committee AetM Mat in Last 12 Morel Finance Committee Yes May 2026 Capital Improvement Plan Yes June 2026 Surest/Dissolve Name of Nord/Committee Active Met in last 12 Menthe 2025 Bond Committee No Dissovled-11/4/2025 Youth Leadership Academy(Previously BYAC) No No Economic Development Advisory Commission No July 2025 1 8/17/2026 EXHIBIT "E" BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS GO Bond Committee 1.k,DA 3b. Consider a resolution creating a General Obligation Bond Committee. 7 public committee members,council appointed. Quarterly meetings; biannual reports to council. Scope: • Financial review: how much and when is the bond revenue spent on the approved projects? • Project review: timeline for completion of each project. I EXHIBIT "F" 8/17/2026 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee Tot 3c. Consider a resolution creating a Legislative Ad-Hoc Committee. 3 council members. Ad-hoc meetings;council retains authority of program. Scope: • Proofread the Legislative Program. • Provide legislative interpretation and alignment. 1