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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.
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• 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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EXHIBIT "A"
Discussion
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2a. Discuss budget related items for Fiscal Year 2026—2027. �~
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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
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%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%
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2.32% 3.0% 550,000 3.0%
590,000 25% 2_5%
2.01% % 2.0% 2.0%
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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
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0.76
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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
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Regional Bill Comparison
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5140 1$13233
$124.29 Bll ■Sewer Bll
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$96.34
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$77.21 $75.51
560 Rill
$40 No,.,,,,. ,.
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EXHIBIT "C"
•
Strategic Initiatives Vision Trends
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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.
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fa CITY OF BAYTOWN • Negotiations
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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