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THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
July 23, 2026
The City Council and Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) of the City of Baytown
met in a Regular Joint Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber
of the Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, with the following in
attendance:
Laura Alvarado Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President
Sarah Graham Council Member/Director
Kenrick Griffith Council Member/Director
James Franco Council Member/Director
Jacob Powell 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 23, 2026 City Council and Municipal
Development District (MDD) Joint Meeting with a quorum present at 6:35 P.M. All members
were present with the exception of Council Member/Director Mike Lester.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation were led by Mayor Pro Tem / Vice
President Laura Alvarado.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor/President Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
Steve White, 2439 Bay Hill Dr., expressed concern for short term rentals discussed at the July 9,
2026 City Council Joint MDD meeting and addressing other options listed on slides.
June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Dr., shared her recommendations for another location to build the
Exxon Mobil Event Center and the amenities surrounding that area.
David Isaac, 1009 N. Pruett St., expressed appreciation to all the citizens sharing their comments
and the importance of interacting with the current development process of the Exxon Mobil
Event Center.
2. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ITEMS
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a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council and Municipal Development
District Regular Joint Meeting held on June 25,2026.
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Kenrick
Griffith to approve the minutes of June 25, 2026. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah
Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, and Director
Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Director Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
b. Consider a resolution adopting the Baytown Municipal Development District Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 Budget.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie, presented the MDD 26-27 fiscal year budget. (Exhibit A)
A motion was made by Vice President Laura Alvarado and seconded by Director Kenrick
Griffith to approve Resolution No. 510. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Charles Johnson, Vice President Laura Alvarado, Director Sarah
Graham, Director Kenrick Griffith, Director James Franco, and Director
Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Director Mike Lester (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 510
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE •
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING A
BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS—MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and the Joint
City Council and Municipal Development District Meeting held on June 25, 2026.
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A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
Jacob Powell to approve the minutes of June 25, 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Baytown's 20th Annual Grito Fest is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at
Bicentennial Park.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Clifford Hatch, presented Grito Fest organizers Jacob
Schaffer and Augustin Loredo.
Mr. Loredo provided the origination of the event and appreciation to the City of Baytown and
residents for all the support.
Mr. Schaffer expressed his appreciation to all of Baytown for the unity and the performers listed
below.
• Ballet Folklorico
• Grupo Rebeleon
• Ballet Folklorico Herencia
• La Gran Herencia
• De Parranda
5. MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
a. Receive the City Manager's Proposed Municipal Budget and budget message for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie presented the proposed municipal budget for 26-27.
(Exhibit B)
Council Member James Franco, expressed appreciation to City staff for keeping an eye on what
is in the best interest of the residents.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak.
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June Stansky, 4601 Driftwood Dr., requested potentially listing line items for the budget for
clarification of fund distributions.
Mrs. McKenzie provided clarification, for purposes of limited space, items were not shown, but
informed the Council there are specific line items listed in the budget.
City Manager Jason Reynolds announced staff will post the full detailed budget online to ensure
transparency.
Mayor Charles Johnson acknowledged the report was received.
b. Consider an ordinance setting the date, time and place for a public hearing
regarding the Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Council Members expressed their recommendations regarding the process for finalizing the
fiscal year budget for 26-27.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,525. 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,525
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
MUNICIPAL BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider a resolution setting the dates for the budget work sessions to discuss the
Proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith, and seconded by Mayor Charles
Johnson to request the meeting start at 5 P.M. The vote was as follows
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson and Council Member Kenrick Griffith
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Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham, Council
Member James Franco, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Failed
A motion was made by Council Member Jacob Powell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to start the meeting at 4 P.M., on August 13, 2026 and August 27, 2026 if needed. The
vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Sarah Graham,
Council Member James Franco, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: Mayor Charles Johnson and Council Member Kenrick Griffith
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CALLING TWO (2) COUNCIL MEETINGS TO
BE HELD ON AUGUST 13, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M., AND AUGUST 27,
2026, AT 4:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
a. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention
District's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
At 7:17 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime
Control and Prevention District's budget.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie summarized the subject matter of the hearing for Item 6.a.,
regarding the 26-27 budget. (Exhibit C)
City Manager Jason Reynolds shared his appreciation for the Crime Control and Prevention
District Chairperson Nicholas Rice for his dedication.
At 7:18 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown Crime
Control and Prevention District's budget.
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b. Conduct a public hearing concerning the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Medical Services District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
At 7:19 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson opened the public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire
Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District budget.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie summarized the subject matter of the hearing for Item 6.b.,
regarding the 26-27 budget. (Exhibit D)
City Manager Jason Reynolds shared his appreciation for the Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Medical Services District member Jamari Gilbert for his support.
At 7:20 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson closed the public hearing regarding the Baytown Fire
Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District budget.
7. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing a petition for the proposed voluntary annexation
of approximately 60 acres of land, located at 5359 East Grand Parkway South, Chambers
County.
Director of Planning and Development Services Martin Scribner provided the 2026-2027
presentation for the proposed voluntary annexation of approximately 60 acres of land. (Exhibit
E)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3112. 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING THE PETITION OF THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY FOR THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES LOCATED AT
5359 EAST GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT 17-2-12 JOHN STEELE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 227 AND
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TRACT 1-1B-3 THOMAS SHEPHERD ABSTRACT NO. 229,
CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION OF A SERVICE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
8. REPORTS
a. Receive the 2026 Certified Ad Valorem Anticipated Collection Rate and the
Certified Excess Debt Collections from the City of Baytown Tax Assessor/Collector.
Director of Finance Teresa McKenzie provided the 2026 certified ad valorem.
9. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Items 9.a., thru Items 9.p., with the exception of Item 9.c. to pull and Item 9.e
to push. 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant
Program for improvements to Goose Creek Park,located at 3 Price Street, Baytown,Texas
77520, and adjacent properties identified as TRS 10B & 6D ABST 840 H. Whiting (7.66
acres) and TR 10B-3 ABST 840 H.Whiting(1.00 acre).
RESOLUTION NO. 3113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT LOCAL PARKS NON-URBAN OUTDOOR
RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
GOOSE CREEK PARK AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES;
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;
AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM
ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a three-year service and equipment agreement
with ENCO Systems Inc.for technical support services and the purchase and installation of
audio-visual equipment related to the Brunson studio and Baytown's Channel 16
operations.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,526
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT
OF FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTEEN
AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($54,717.00) TO ENCO SYSTEMS, INC. FOR
THE SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF A THREE-YEAR SERVICE
AND EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE
BRUNSON STUDIO AND BAYTOWN'S CHANEL 16 OPERATIONS;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
c. Consider an ordinance to amend § 70-6 for the purpose of clarifying that the
discharging of a firearm, firecracker, rocket, torpedo, firework, airgun, BB gun, or
slingshot, on or over a city park is prohibited.
City Attorney Scott Lemond,provided legal clarification amending section 70-6.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith expressed appreciation to City staff and Joesph Fallin for his
dedication on the Parks Board.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced a citizen signed up to speak.
Joseph Fallin, 170 N. Burnett Dr., provided details regarding laws for carrying of a handgun and
expressed appreciation to City staff and Council Members that provided assistance with this
process.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Kenrick Griffith to approve Ordinance No. 16,538. 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,538
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 70 "PARKS AND
RECREATION," SECTION 70-6 "FIREARMS OR FIREWORKS" TO
PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FOR CITY AUTHORIZED
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)for the 2026-2027 Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 3114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
NINE-HUNDRED, EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, FOUR-HUNDRED,
EIGHTY-SIX AND NO/100 ($987,486.00); AUTHORIZING THE
REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR AFFIRM ANY GRANT
AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement between the
City of Baytown and Pure Salt Baytown, LLC.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced this item was pushed to a further meeting.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the first renewal of Annual Portable Toilet
Rental and Service to Smooth Move Services, LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,527
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL PORTABLE
TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SMOOTH
MOVE SERVICES, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT
AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($130,488.61); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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g. Consider an ordinance repealing and replacing the previous Ordinance No. 16,460
authorizing the submission of official request documentation to the Texas General Land
Office in accordance with Paragraph 8.16 of Contract 22-085-012-D240 for the purpose of
amending the Contract to authorize the allocation of unencumbered funds from bonds and
other funds to contribute additional local match for the East District Wastewater
Treatment Plant(Project WWTP-2101) project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,528
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE
NO. 16,460; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF OFFICIAL
REQUEST DOCUMENTATION TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND
OFFICE (GLO) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 8.16 OF GLO
CONTRACT NO. #22-085-012-D240 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT MITIGATION PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS NON-RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION
FUNDING FOR THE EAST DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT (PROJECT WWTP-2101) PROJECT TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF ELEVEN-
MILLION, FOUR-HUNDRED-FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND, ONE-
HUNDRED, EIGHTY-FOUR AND 86/100 (11,445,184.86); AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing payment to Goose Creek Consolidated
Independent School District for ad valorem tax assessment and collection services.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,529
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR AD
VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES
FOR FY 2025-2026 TO GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF
SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN-HUNDRED, TWENTY-ONE
DOLLARS AND 60/100 ($77,721.60); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Repair Clamps contract to Ferguson
Waterworks.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,530
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AWARDING THE ANNUAL REPAIR CLAMPS
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CONTRACT TO FERGUSON WATERWORKS; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED, TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($120,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
j. Consider an ordinance authorizing the award of the Annual Removal and Sludge
Haul Services Contract with GFL of Texas,LP.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,531
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF GFL OF TEXAS, LP.,
FOR THE ANNUAL REMOVAL AND SLUDGE HAUL SERVICES
CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A CONTRACT WITH GFL OF TEXAS, LP., FOR THE ANNUAL
REMOVAL AND SLUDGE HAUL SERVICES CONTRACT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY
AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($575,120.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
k. Consider an ordinance authorizing the annual renewal of the Huntress managed
security platform and related services through CDW-G, utilizing the Sourcewell
Cooperative Purchasing Program.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,532
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF
THE HUNTRESS MANAGED SECURITY PLATFORM AND
RELATED SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CDW GOVERNMENT,
LLC. THROUGH THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
SOURCEWELL, CONTRACT #121923 - CDW; AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
FORTY-THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($77,143.00) TO CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC.; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
I. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Utility Easement for a water line from Ten
Garth, LTD.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,533
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A UTILITY EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FROM TEN GARTH, LTD AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
m. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Utility Easement for a water line with The
William J. Rapson, Jr., Limited Partnership.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,534
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A UTILITY EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FROM WILLIAM J. RAPSON, JR., LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
n. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Water Metering Device and Access Easement
from The William J.Rapson,Jr.,Limited Partnership.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,535
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A WATER METERING DEVICE
AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FROM WILLIAM J.
RAPSON, JR., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
o. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Sidewalk Repair services from
Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program contractor Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,536
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
SERVICES FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR FROM PRECISION
CONCRETE CUTTING, INC. THROUGH THE PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD PROGRAM, CONTRACT #756-24 FOR
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED
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THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($300,000.00); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
p. Consider an ordinance approving the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA)
Annual Mechanical Services Contract with Marine Services LLC dba Northstar Industries.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,537
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE
ANNUAL MECHANICAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND MARINE SERVICES,
LLC D/B/A NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES, FOR MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS AT WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
10. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider the confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of the Director of
Health.
The Mayor and Council Members expressed appreciation welcomed Shawn Cohcran as the new
Health Director.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Resolution No. 3115. 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
APPOINTMENT OF SHAWN COCHRAN AS THE DIRECTOR OF
HEALTH; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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b. Consider a resolution authorizing one (1) appointment to the Baytown Area Water
Authority.
Council Member Kenrick Griffith nominated Lesia Robinson for the Baytown Area Water
Authority.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member
Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3116. 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, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING LESIA ROBINSON TO THE
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY; AND FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEROF.
c. Consider a resolution authorizing seven (7) appointments to the 2025 Bond
Oversight Committee.
Mayor Charles Johnson announced that Council Members will provide their nominee in order.
Nominee District Committee
Crispina Powell Mayor Bond Oversight
Barbara Hinojosa D1 Bond Oversight
Marga Matthews D2 Bond Oversight
Vacant D3 Bond Oversight
Sergio Mendoza D4 Bond Oversight
John Roper D5 Bond Oversight
Keith Coburn D6 Bond Oversight
Council Member Kenrick Griffith announced he will bring back his nominee at a later meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3117. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Sarah Graham, Council Member Kenrick Griffith, Council
Member James Franco, and Council Member Jacob Powell
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mike Lester(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING BARBARA HINOJOSA, MARGA
MATTHEWS, SERGIO MENDOZA, JOHN ROPER, CRISPINA
POWELL, AND KEITH COBURN TO THE 2025 BOND OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution nominating a representative to serve on the Board of
Directors of the Chambers County Appraisal District.
City Attorney Scott Lemond informed City Council a member of the Board of Directors of
Chambers County Appraisal District has resigned and the City of Baytown may now submit a
nominee.
The Mayor and Council Members requested to take no action and bring back at a future meeting
to allow time to select a nominee.
11. MANAGER'S REPORT
• Fire Department
o I'd like to begin by recognizing Division Chief James Miller for completing his
Bachelor's Degree in Fire and Emergency Services Administration from Texas
A&M University in San Antonio. Congratulations Chief Miller and keep up the
great work!
• Economic Development and Planning&Development Services
o Hosted a Development Process Workshop at Lee College in partnership with the
Small Business Administration. Staff presented an overview of departmental
roles, demonstrated how to use the online Geographic Information System,
explained how to navigate the code, and walked attendees through the permitting
process,with additional support from subject matter experts in Public Works and
Engineering, Fire, and Health. The workshop drew a strong turnout of roughly
25-30 attendees. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this
workshop a success.
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• Planning&Development Services
o Community Development has completed the application period for the New Year
in New Shoes Program, approving 122 families representing 287 qualifying
students who will use their$50 shoe credit during designated shopping days at
Famous Footwear. They are also preparing for the City's annual Back-to-School
Fair on August 8 at the Baytown Community Center, where GCCISD students
will receive a new backpack filled with school supplies. The fair is fully funded
through sponsorships and will offer additional on-site resources such as Child
IDs, free health screenings, laptop giveaways, and other community services.
Thank you to everyone involved for all of your hard work!
• Parks, Recreation and Tourism Services
o The City of Baytown's Youth Summer Track Program recently competed in the
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation(TAAF)Track&Field Meet, which brings
together qualifying athletes from communities across Texas. This summer, 20
Baytown athletes qualified for the TAAF Regional Track& Field Meet. From that
group, 10 athletes advanced to the TAAF State Track& Field Meet, which will be
held July 30 through August 2 at Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan, Texas. There,
they will represent Baytown against the top youth track and field athletes from
across the state. Qualifying 10 athletes for the state championship is a great
accomplishment for the program and ensures Baytown will be well represented at
one of Texas'premier youth track and field competitions.
• Police Department
o The Crime Prevention Unit, along with Precinct 2 Deputies, legally evicted and
trespassed all residents from an apartment that was not only harboring an
aggressive robbery offender but also generating a high number of
criminal-activity calls within a single month; if you have a problem apartment in
your zone,we can activate their Criminal Activity Lease Addendum to help
expedite tenant removal.
o A group of young ladies were recently out selling lemonade to earn money for
Pirates Bay tickets, and officers took the time to stop by, support their efforts, and
even share the information with their teams to help spread the word. It's a great
example of how their department continues to build relationships and show up for
our community.
o I also want to give a shout out to our own Chief John Stringer. He participates in a
committee with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and he
contributed significantly on a white paper focused on Community Policing. This
white paper reflects his experiences here in Baytown, and goes beyond just
Baytown or even Texas. Representatives from around the nation and across the
globe are learning about Baytown. Thank you for sharing your expertise and
sharing the great work our Police Department is doing.
Mr. Reynolds provided an update on the development of the San Jacinto Market Place.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes
July 23,2026
Page 17 of 18
a. Receive a report from Council Member Laura Alvarado regarding projects,
programs and events in District No. 1.
Council Member Laura Alvarado reported the current projects, programs and events of District
1:
District 1 continues to see new business developments, with the following locations in
progress.
• Planning& Development Services
o City of Baytown Fire Station 2—Replacement Project(2505 Market St)
o Bay Area Homeless Services—New Building(3404 Wisconsin St)
o St. Joseph Catholic Church—Building Remodel/Restoration(1907 Carolina
St)
o Baytown Primary Medical Tower—Remodel of Public Serving Areas (2808
Garth Rd)
o Rollingbrook Center—Shell Building Permit(1901 Rollingbrook Dr—Bldg.
A)
o Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church—New Worship Space(501 S.
Atlantic Dr)
o City of Baytown Traffic Control Building—Shell Building Permit and
Remodel (2123 Market St)
• Public Works and Engineering
o Utility crews are currently working on replacing the water line along W.
Texas Ave from Goose Creek Trail to Market St., along with lateral
connections on W. Sterling Ave and Price St. There is also a short
replacement segment planned along W. Defee St. from Decker to Freemon St.
• Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
o Community Center continues to expand programming opportunities, with the
following new programs launching:
• Learn to sew with Leslie is a new four-week, hands-on beginner sewing
course where participants will learn sewing machine operation, basic
techniques, pattern reading, and will complete several projects. The class
begins September 8 and will meet Tuesdays from 6 PM—8 PM.
• The Community Center is also launching a Community Jazz Ensemble, a
free program offered to residents of all ages who want to continue
developing their musical talents. While anyone is welcome, the ensemble
is especially intended to support students at schools without band or
orchestra programs. Inspired by two local students seeking more
opportunities for young musicians, rehearsals will be held Tuesday
evenings from 6 PM—8 PM,beginning September 15.
A special thank you to the City Clerk's Office for hosting the Boards and Commissions Event
and everything that was provided.
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City Council Regular Joint MDD Meeting Minutes
July 23,2026
Page 18 of 18
A shout out to Mike Lester for the 1776 musical,held at the Lee Arts and Performing Center.
A thank you to the Communities and Schools assisting with the City of Baytown Back to School
Event.
A constituent called to thank City Manager Jason Reynolds for the continued transparency of the
budget.
The Fire Department will be holding a training program for Emergency Training at no cost to
those that are interested.
Mayor Charles Johnson expressed appreciation to Council Member Jacob Powell for his years of
commitment and dedication to serving the City of Baytown.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared the latest news and events regarding the Sterling Library.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney(s).
At 8:07 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.077 to seek advice of the City Attorney.
At 9:03 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting and announced that, in
accordance with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the
Executive Session.
14. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor/President Charles Johnson adjourned the
July 23, 2026, Municipal Development District and City Council Regular Joint Meeting at 9:04
P.M.
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FY2026-2027 MDD Proposed Budget
Beginning Working Capital $ 2,969,310 BAY
TOWN
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 70,000
Transfers
Transfer to MDD Debt Service 5,023,421
Transfer to General Fund 500,000
Total Proposed Expenditures $ 8,955,337
Ending Working Capital $ 3,961 ,700
EXHIBIT "B"
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Positions O Proposed Tax Rate
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1003 Full-Time Equivalents $.69803
9+ Positions Added
General Fund 0 — CO -, General Fund
Revenue . 11 —♦ Operating Expenses
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$149.9M FY2026 - 27 $147.7M
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7.9% Combined Rate 10 itii —I) $13.3M (All Funds)
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FY2026-2027 CCPD Proposed Budget
BAYTOWN
Beginning 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
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Beginning 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.
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