HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 07 09 MDD Joint Meeting MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
July 09, 2026
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Regular Joint Meeting on Thursday, July 09, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber
of the Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in
attendance:
Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President
Sarah Graham Council Member/ Director
Kenrick Griffith Council Member/ Director
James Franco Council Member/Director
Jacob Powell Council Member/Director
Mike Lester Council Member/Director
Charles Johnson Mayor/President
Jason Reynolds City Manager/General Manager
Scott Lemond City Attorney/General Counsel
Angela Jackson City Clerk/Assistant Secretary
Steve Dorris Acting Sergeant at Arms
Mayor / President Charles Johnson convened the July 09, 2026 City Council and Municipal
Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:38 P.M. All members
were present.
The Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge were led by the Baytown Little League
representatives Drake Schimming and Anthony Fuente. Invocation was led by Council Member/
Director Mike Lester.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak and took a point of
privilege to recognize individuals in attendance who currently serve or have served the City of
Baytown community.
Mayor / President Charles Johnson pulled Item 4.a., recognizing the Baytown Little League for
their accomplishments.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Municipal Development
District's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
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At 6:50 P.M., President Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown
Municipal Development District 2026-2027 proposed budget.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie summarized the subject matter of the hearing(Exhibit A).
President Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item.
At 6:51 P.M., President Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown
Municipal Development District 2026-2027 proposed budget.
b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and City Council
Municipal Development District meeting held on June 11,2026.
President Charles Johnson announced an amendment to Item 2.b., removing the City Council
Work Session from the MDD minutes for approval to reflect with only the City Council and
MDD Minutes.
A motion was made by Director Sarah Graham and seconded by Vice President Laura Alvarado
to approve the minutes of June 11, 2026. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director
Sarah Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco,
Director Jacob Powell and Director Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS—MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Sessions and City
Council Municipal Development District meetings held on June 11,2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve the minutes of June 11, 2026. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
4. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
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a. Recognize the Baytown Little League for its outstanding season and achievements.
Mayor Charles Johnson addressed this item before Item 2.b.
Council Member James Franco, expressed appreciation to all those that make it possible for the
young men to play baseball and recognized the teams hard work and commitment to the game.
Mr. Franco introduced Baytown Little League President Shawn Schimming.
Mr. Schimming shared the purpose of the Baytown Little League and the team's year of
accomplishments.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed voluntary annexation of
approximately 0.998 acres at 8220 North State Highway 146 (SH 146).
At 6:53 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the proposed
voluntary annexation of approximately 0.998 acres.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter
of the hearing(Exhibit B).
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item.
At 6:56 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the proposed
voluntary annexation of approximately 0.998 acres.
6. PROPOSED LIMITED PURPOSE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 356.99
ACRES,LOCATED GENERALLY NORTH OF EAST WALLISVILLE ROAD, EAST
OF GARTH ROAD AND WEST OF HADDEN ROAD.
a. Conduct the first public hearing regarding the First Amendment to the Strategic
Partnership Agreement related to a limited purpose annexation with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 213-A.
At 6:56 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the First Amendment
to the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Harris County.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner summarized the subject matter
of the hearing for Items 6.a., and 6.b.
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Holmes provided the timeframe and current updates for the
agreement related to Items 6.a., and 6.b.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item.
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At 6:59 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the First Amendment
to the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Harris County.
b. Conduct the second public hearing regarding the First Amendment to the Strategic
Partnership Agreement related to a limited purpose annexation with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 213-A.
At 6:59 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the First Amendment
to the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Harris County.
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Holmes reiterated this item was discussed with Item 6.a.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced no citizens signed up to speak on the item.
At 7:00 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the First Amendment
to the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Harris County.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced Items 6.c., and 6.d., would be taken together.
c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to the Strategic
Partnership Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District 213-A.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner provided a description of the
location regarding the strategic partnership agreement(Exhibit C).
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Items 6.c., and 6.d. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,513
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 213-A; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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d. Consider an ordinance for the first reading of the proposed Limited Purpose
Annexation of approximately 356.99 acres, located generally north of East Wallisville
Road, east of Garth Road and west of Hadden Road.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,514
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF
CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE ONLY TO INCLUDE
APPROXIMATELY 356.99 ACRES OF LAND IN THE CITY'S
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, GENERALLY LOCATED
EAST OF GARTH ROAD AND WEST OF HADDEN ROAD
APPROXIMATELY 2,670 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF
GARTH AND EAST WALLISVILLE ROADS AND
APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF
EAST WALLISVILLE ROAD AND HADDEN ROAD, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 6-11, GEORGE ELLIS SURVEY
ABSTRACT NO. 21, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID
TERRITORIES LIE ADJACENT TO AND ADJOIN THE PRESENT
BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
7. SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
a. Receive the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Adopted Budget.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie provided the 2026 - 2027 Crime Control and Prevention
District adopted budget(Exhibit D).
Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the budget was received.
b. Receive the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services
District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie provided the 2026 - 2027 Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency Medical Services District adopted budget (Exhibit E).
Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the budget was received.
8. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
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a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement between the City of Baytown, Texas Roadhouse of Baytown, TX LLC, and
Strategic Restaurant Enterprises, Inc.
Economic Development Manager Brian Moran provided a presentation regarding the Chapter
380 Economic Development Agreement with Texas Roadhouse.
Council Members expressed their recommendations regarding the continued development of the
area and requested clarification for the facilities.
Alex Westcott with Texas Roadhouse Team, provided clarification regarding the expansion of
the building and the 380 agreement stipulations.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah
Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,515. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, and Council
Member Jacob Powell
Nays: Council Member James Franco, and Council Member Mike Lester
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,515
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
TEXAS ROADHOUSE OF BAYTOWN, TX LLC AND STRATEGIC
RESTAURANT ENTERPRISES, INC. TO FACILITATE THE
CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF A NEW
RESTAURANT FACILITY LOCATED ON A 2.0000-ACRE TRACT
AT 6619 GARTH ROAD AND 6649 GARTH ROAD; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AS AUTHORIZED IN
SAID AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance regarding proposed text amendments to the Unified Land
Development Code (ULDC) to change Section 2.31 Consolidated Use Table; to change
Section 2.33 Use Specific Standards; and to change Article 10 Word Usage regarding short-
term rentals.
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Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner presented the text amendments
for short-term rentals (Exhibit F).
Council Members shared their recommendations regarding amendments to the ordinance.
Mr. Scribner provided details that outline the processes for implementing some of the
recommendations from Council.
City Attorney Scott Lemond provided clarification on outside court proceedings and how the
City of Baytown is able to utilize that information.
Scott Taylor, 442 S. Burnett Dr., expressed his concern for the safety of the community and city
services utilized to maintain the short-term rentals in a recent experience he had with the tenants.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
Sarah Graham to extend Mr. Taylor's time by one minute. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays:
Approved
Steve White, 2439 Bay Hill Dr., shared his opinions if the ordinance is approved and how this
will affect the current city environment.
Calvin Mundinger, 411 N. Burnett Dr., provided recent court cases referencing the ban on short-
term rentals and the negative impact that they will have in the community.
Carla Percy, 5002 Ashwood Dr., shared a few personal experiences with short-term rentals
within her neighborhood and what it does to the local home values.
Nora Smith, 5007 Ashwood Dr., stated the main concern with allowing short-term rentals is the
enforcement capacity for overseeing the short-term rentals are abiding by the ordinance.
Kenan Schultz, 5008 Ashwood Dr., provided the potential negative impacts or crimes within the
residential areas by allowing these short-term rentals.
Steve Wavro, 4716 Saint Andrews Dr., shared the uncertainty for the neighbors of the short-term
rentals and the reason residents chose to live in Baytown neighborhoods.
Jeanne Heves, 1209 Dwinnell St., shared her recommendations to remove the short-rentals and
concerns for her own safety and that of local residents.
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Marie Drewnowski, 4705 Burning Tree Dr., shared her opinions and suggestions for the
ordinance permitting short-term rentals within residential areas.
Hope McMaster, 4910 Goose Creek Dr., shared personal experiences with a short-term rental in
her neighborhood, causing damages and inconveniences to her property.
Randee King, 128 N. Burnett Dr., shared statistics of other cities that permitted short-term rentals
within residential areas and the required man-power for enforcement of policies.
Chet Theiss, 211 Post Oak Dr., shared his opinion regarding the reason these neighborhoods
were originated and requested that this ordinance not be approved.
Council Members expressed their personal experiences with short-term rentals and how these
decisions affect home owners.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
Sarah Graham to extend Mr. Theiss's time by one minute. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays:
Approved
Lisa Hunsinger, 4511 Alamance Dr., shared her recommendation for placement of short-term
rentals and the insecurity brought on with allowing them in residential areas.
The Mayor and Council Members shared their appreciation for those who came out and
expressed their understanding for the resident's concerns.
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,516. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Jacob Powell, and Council Member Mike Lester
Nays: Council Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith and
Council Member James Franco
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,516
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
CHAPTER 111 "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE
2 "ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS,"
DIVISION 2.3 "USE STANDARDS," SEC. 2.31, "CONSOLIDATED
USE TABLE," TABLE 2.31-1, "LAND USE TABLE;" SEC. 2.33, "USE
SPECIFIC STANDARDS," SUBSEC. 2.33-3, "RESIDENTIAL USES;"
AND ARTICLE 10, "WORD USAGE," DIVISION 10.2,
"DEFINITIONS," TO AUTHORIZE THE PERMITTING AND
INSPECTION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND AMEND THE
DEFINITION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance to adopt a fee for residential short-term rentals.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner, provided a summary for fees
associated with short-term rentals.
Council Members provided their recommendations for the short-term rental fees.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,517. 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: Council Member James Franco
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,517
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE V "FINANCE," DIVISION 1
"GENERALLY," SECTION 2-595 "FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY
SERVICES", SUBSECTION (1) "PLANNING SERVICES" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS TO ADD A FEE FOR
SHORT-TERM RENTALS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM
PENALTY OF TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00) AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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9. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Item 9.a., thru Items 9.j., with the exception of Item 9.c., that was pushed. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, Council Member Jacob Powell, and Council
Member Mike Lester
Nays: None
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole source purchase of Origami Risk LLC
Risk Management Information System(RMIS) software and services.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($59,600.00) TO ORIGAMI RISK, LLC FOR THE
SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, YEAR TWO
OF A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution to approve the assignment of Private Activity Bond authority
by Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs.
RESOLUTION NO. 3109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN,TEXAS, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF PRIVATE
ACTIVITY BOND AUTHORITY BY THE SOUTHEAST TEXAS
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS;
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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c. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Extension of the Agreement for Emergency
Protection Services with Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District for a one-year
term expiring June 30, 2027.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item will be pushed to a future meeting date.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists,
Inc. for the purchase of fire protection equipment and related goods for the Fire
Department via the Buy Board National Purchasing Co-Operative Agreement, number
79&26.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,519
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND RELATED GOODS FROM METRO
FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC. THROUGH THE
PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD PROGRAM,
CONTRACT #798-26 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($88,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Metro Fire for Public Safety and
Firehouse Supplies and Equipment.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,520
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE
PROTECTION GEARS AND RELATED GOODS FROM METRO FIRE
APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC. THROUGH THE PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD PROGRAM, CONTRACT #798-26 FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT
TO EXCEED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($65,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Ameriport Building 1,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
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MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH AMERIPORT
BUILDING 1, LLC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Ameriport Building 7,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,522
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH AMERIPORT
BUILDING 7, LLC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Ameriport Building 8,LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,523
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH AMERIPORT
BUILDING 8, LLC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Ameriport Building 11, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,524
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AGREEMENT WITH AMERIPORT
BUILDING 11, LLC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
j. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Water Development
Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) application for the Transite Pipe
Water Line Replacement Program—Bayway Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE TEXAS
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD UNDER THE WATER SUPPLY
AND INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (WSIG) PROGRAM FOR THE
TRANSITE PIPE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM—
BAYWAY PROJECT; AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
10. MANAGER'S REPORT
• Fire Department
o Firefighter Don'Dreon St. Julien recently completed his Associate's degree in fire
science from Houston City College. Congratulations on this accomplishment and
keep up the good work!
o Firefighters Claudio Rojas and Jason Cochran were recognized by one of the
charge nurses at the Houston Methodist Emergency Department for their
above-and-beyond efforts in assisting with multiple critical patients while hospital
staff was shorthanded. Great work by Firefighter Rojas and Firefighter Cochran,
we appreciate all you do.
• Parks, Recreation Services
o Nature&Tourism team is launching new bird-friendly initiatives as part of the
Parks and Trails Open Space Master Plan. These efforts focus on protecting
habitats, expanding education, and engaging the community to strengthen
conservation across the city. By investing in these initiatives, Baytown is
supporting wildlife while strengthening the connection between people, place, and
the natural environment that defines our community.
o Lastly, I want to give a special thank you to our Parks, Recreation&Tourism
Department, as well as all City departments that helped make the Fourth of July
celebration a success. I would also like to recognize the following team members:
Jason Calder, James Moss, JD Giles, Dallas Bish, Blanca Rubio, Jose Barbosa,
Mark Guzman, and David Alamia. Their work is often behind the scenes but
absolutely critical to an event like this. With America's 250th anniversary,
thousands of residents and visitors enjoyed a celebration featured throughout the
Houston region and promoted as one of the area's premier Fourth of July events.
It was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate.
Council Member James Franco, expressed appreciation to the City Manager and City Attorney
for their commitment to provide as much information to the residents of Baytown.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Mike Lester regarding projects, programs
and events in District No. 6.
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Council Member Mike Lester reported the current projects,programs and events of District 6:
District 6 continues to see new business developments, with the following locations in
progress.
• Planning& Development Services
o Cemex Construction Materials— 1200 sq. ft. shop addition(4008 N SH 146)
o Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District(GCCISD)Cedar
Bayou Junior High—remodel project(2610 E Elvinta St.)
• Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
o The Baytown Youth Judo &Jiu-Jitsu classes began this month at the Roseland
Clubhouse in District 6. The program was introduced to the community during
the City's Fourth of July Festival, where instructors and students
demonstrated techniques and answered questions.
o Volunteers from the Girl Scouts will help clean up Roseland Park on July 11 to
as part of Baytown's ongoing efforts to keep parks clean and welcoming.
o ExxonMobil engineering interns partnered with the City to assemble
monofilament fishing line collection bins, which will be installed at several
parks, including Roseland Park. These bins provide a safe way to dispose of
used fishing line and help protect local wildlife and waterways.
• Public Works and Engineering
o Pipe flushing operations were performed along Pecan Drive to ensure pipes
are clear for stormwater flow.
o East District Wastewater Treatment Plant — Phase 1 has reached substantial
completion. Phase 2 construction remains on schedule and continues to
advance through major milestones.
o James Street Lift Station notice to proceed for construction will be issued this
month, after which mobilization and construction activities will commence.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared the latest news and events regarding the Sterling Library.
12. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor/President Charles Johnson adjourned the
July 09, 2026, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 9:10
P.M.
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FY2026-2027 MDD Proposed Budget
Beginning Working Capital $ 2,969,310 BS
Plus:
Total Proposed Revenues $ 9,947,727
Less:
Operating Expenses (Includes 4 positions) 531 ,916
Economic Development
Hotel/Convention Center Ops 2,345,000
MDD Programs 485,000
MDD Initiatives 200,000
Transfers
Transfer to MDD Debt Service 5,023,421
Transfer to General Fund 500,000
Total Proposed Expenditures $ 9,085,337
Ending Working Capital $ 3,831,700
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EXHIBIT "D"
FY2026-2027 CCPD Proposed Budget
BAYTOWN
Working Capital $ 460,046
Plus:
Total Proposed Revenues $ 2,831 ,664
Less:
Operating Expenses 1 ,504,892
Capital Outlays 1 ,322,880
Total Proposed Expenditures $ 2,827,772
Ending Working Capital $ 463,938
EXHIBIT "E"
FY2O26-2027 FCPEMSD Proposed Budget el
BAY
TOWN
Working Capital $ 1 ,861 ,750
Plus:
Total Proposed Revenues $ 3,189,162
Less:
Operating Expenses 335,500
Capital Outlays 2,989,836
Debt Service 786,250
Total Proposed Expenditures $ 4,111 ,586
Ending Working Capital $ 939,327
*The proposed budget Includes Ladder Truck, and Automated External Defibrillators.
8/18/2026
EXHIBIT "F"
Proposed STR Regulations
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\t�''' Background:
•Special Use Permit for STR removed.
Short-Term • 2014 ULDC-Silent on STR •Permit required. annual
Rentals • 2025 ULDC-Allowed by SUP
• SUP case Ashwood Drive-approved,staff •Fee required
directed to amend regulations •Inspection required. annual
• March 17,2026•Planning&Zoning •Off-street parking minimum
Commission recommendation of denial for •Occupancy maximum
being too overreaching
• April 23,2026 City Council •Permit, local contact, and property rules must be posted inside
• May 25,2026-Work Session,direction to staff house.
Misconceptions Regarding Proposed Misconceptions Regarding Proposed
STR Regulations STR Regulations
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•Elimination of Special Use Permit makes it easier to establish a •We can prohibit short-term rentals in Baytown
short-term rental in Baytown •Leasing property is a fundamental right in Texas and prohibiting this
• Existing regulations are more lenient than the proposed regulations use would be unconstitutional
•The SUP decision-making process is unsuitable for this type of •Other states have regulated STRs at a state level,likely to be
application discussed for Texas
•The SUP process is likely to deter applicants •City staff is encouraging short-term rentals in Baytown
•The SUP process is very time-intensive for staff •STRs have existed in Baytown for years,these regulations would
•Requiring a permit will ensure enforcement at the outset,provide improve oversight and management
contact information for enforcement,and allow the City to collect Hotel
Occupancy Tax
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Misconceptions Regarding Proposed Options for CityCouncil to Consider
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•We can restrict STRs to non-residential areas only •Adopt proposed regulations
•Wit effectively prohibit STRs across the City,since all existing •Deny proposed regulations
STRs exist in residential areas •Keep existing regulations.which include SUP but little else
•Enforcement will be costly and problematic •Make amendments to proposed regulations
• Enforcement was planned to be paid by the collection of fees •Make standards more/less restrictive
• Prohibiting STRs in residential areas will result in very few(if any)permits •Restrict to certain zoningdistricts
being issued.i.e.no fees collected
• Will likely result in addition of new staff/additional cost •Amend permit duration
• Will result in additional burden on legal and city court •Amend inspection requirements
• Enforcement will be a prolonged effort and will take an extended period to •Amend revocation/suspension standards
see results
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