2018 06 14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 14, 2018
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on June 14, 2018, at
7:06 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown,
Texas with the following in attendance:
Laura Alvarado
Robert Hoskins
Charles Johnson
David Himsel
Chris Presley
Heather Betancourth
Stephen H. DonCarlos
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez
Leticia Brysch
Keith Dougherty
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor DonCarlos convened the June 14, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 7:06 P.M., all members were present.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Himsel.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting held on May 10, 2018.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Heather Betancourth approving the May 10, 2018, City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
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b. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on
May 16, 2018.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley approving May 16, 2018, City Council Special Meeting minutes. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Consider a resolution accepting a donation from Exxon Mobil Corporation in
support of the Mayor and ExxonMobil Summer Youth Work Program.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No.
2520 accepts a $50,000 donation from Exxon Mobil Corporation in support of the Mayor and
ExxonMobil Summer Youth Work Program. She stated that this program provides the local
youth with hands on training, as well as, experience in team building, coaching, mentoring, and
exposure to college level studies that will increase their opportunities for future successes.
Additionally, she noted that for over a decade ExxonMobil has made this program possible.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley approving Resolution No. 2520, regarding agenda item 2.a. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2520
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM EXXON MOBIL
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CORPORATION FOR THE MAYOR AND EXXONMOBIL SUMMER
YOUTH WORK PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution accepting an ExxonMobil donation for the Eddie V. Gray
Wetlands Education and Recreation Center's Wetlands Ecology Program, the Baytown
Nature Center's Environmental Education Program and the Sterling Municipal Library's
Reading and Cultural Enrichment Program.
Library Director, Jamie Eustace and Superintendent of Natural Resource Programs, Tracey
Prothro accepted ExxonMobil's donation.
Ms. Eustace stated that Resolution No. 2521 accepts a $33,000 contribution from ExxonMobil
supporting the Baytown Nature Center's Environmental Education Program; the Eddie V. Gray
Wetlands Education and Recreation Center's Wetlands Ecology Program; and the Sterling
Municipal Library's Reading and Cultural Enrichment Programs. Additionally, she noted that
ExxonMobil supported these programs going on two (2) decades and that the funded makes
possible for educational programs such as the Tyke Hike, naturalist talks, the 5th grade program,
exhibits from the Wetlands Ecology program, the library summer reading program, workshops
for the teens and tweens, and family nights.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson approving Resolution No. 2521, regarding agenda item 2.b. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2521
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING A CONTRIBUTION FROM EXXON MOBIL
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($33,000.00) SUPPORTING THE BAYTOWN NATURE
CENTER'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, THE EDDIE V.
GRAY WETLANDS EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER'S
WETLANDS ECOLOGY PROGRAM AND THE STERLING MUNICIPAL
LIBRARY'S READING AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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C. Receive a presentation from Harris County Transit regarding transit services
provided to the citizens of the City of Baytown and upcoming sidewalk and signalization
funding.
Mr. Ken Fickes provided a presentation regarding transit services provided to the citizens of
Baytown and upcoming sidewalk and signalization funding. He noted that July marks the 10 year
anniversary of transit services in the Baytown community, in which there would be a celebration
on July 27, 2018, at 10:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M, in the parking lot next to the Church's restaurant on
Garth Road and Park Street.
Mr. Fickes stated that the transit project started with two (2) buses, two (2) routes, and one (1)
bus shelter furnished by the City. He stated that the program has grown to providing many bus
routes and sixty (60) bus shelters, in which the first thirty were free through the economic
stimulus fund. He noted that they discussed unused funds and recommended that they be
deferred to sidewalk projects for the City of Baytown. He stated that they started out with a
$700,000 budget, but everything came in lower than expected; therefore, the City contributed
$100,000 and the county transit contributed $541,000. Mr. Fickes noted that they recently filed
their 2015 grant and would file their 2016 grant in the first of August 2018. He stated that there's
$300,000, allocated for synchronization and $500,000 for sidewalks that would be available for
the City of Baytown. He further stated that moving forward for the 2018 funding, they discussed
putting in the budget capital funds for street lights. Additionally, he noted that the transit bus
locations would be available through a smart phone app or by texting the system.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 11 to the Interlocal Agreement
with Harris County for Circulator Bus Service in the City of Baytown.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
David Himsel approving Ordinance No. 13,782, regarding agenda item 2.d. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,782
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR CIRCULATOR BUS SERVICE
IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO HARRIS
COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FORTY
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THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($240,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
e. Recognition of the 2018 Governor's Community Achievement Awards to Keep
Baytown Beautiful for outstanding community improvement.
Mr. Scott Sheley presented the agenda item and recognized all involved for their efforts made
towards making this accomplishment a success. Additionally, he noted that the Baytown Trash -
off is scheduled for July 14, 2018, from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional service agreement with Burditt
Consultants, LLC, for the Market Street Corridor Study.
Mrs. Foster presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 13,783 authorizes a
professional service agreement with Burditt Consultants, LLC, for the Market Street Corridor
Study in an amount not to exceed $61,000. She stated that the intent was for this study to be done
in the Market Street and West Baytown area to look at options for redevelopment, as well as,
beautification. She noted that the Market Street corridor is a little bigger than Market Street, so
the study would also include the gateways to Market Street. Mrs. Foster stated that staff would
be obtaining community input, while the study is being conducted, which is approximately a six
(6) month period. Additionally, she noted that under the CDBG program, there will also be a
neighborhood improvement program in a portion of the west Baytown housing area.
Council Member Presley inquired if economic development specialists, as well as, urban
planning could be included in this process, just as it was in the Texas Avenue area development
process. Mrs. Foster stated that Council Member Presley's inquiries were included in the study,
along with reviewing the reuse of the vacant buildings. Additionally, Mrs. Foster noted that
community involvement and support would make this as much of a success as the Texas Avenue
plan.
The map of the study area was attached to the agenda for convenience.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Chris
Presley approving Ordinance No. 13,783, regarding agenda item 3.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 13,783
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 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURDITT CONSULTANTS, LLC, FOR
THE MARKET STREET CORRIDOR STUDY; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-
ONE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($61,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a construction contract with Angel Brothers
Enterprises, LTD, for the Bay Oaks Harbor Loops (Streets) Project.
Director of Engineering, Jose Pastrana presented the agenda item and stated that in October of
2012, the City of Baytown entered into an agreement with the Public Improvement District
(PID) No. 1, whereby the City would repair or rehab certain streets, utility lines, and storm
drainage systems. He further stated that the City would be reimbursed through a special
assessment to be levied against all property owners over a ten (10) year period. He stated that
this would be the second project done under such agreement, which will consist of asphalt
pavement reconstruction, installation of new 6 -inch sanitary sewer line for the first 2loop
streets at Bay Oaks Harbor (Heron Court and Gull Court), driveway entrances, culverts,
and sewer manholes. He noted that the streets are completed based on the availability of funded
and further noted that there are seven (7) loop streets in this area. Additionally, Mr. Pastrana
stated that the lowest bidder for this project was Angel Brothers, in the amount of $651,570.00.
Council Member Himsel inquired if the water tight manholes were being used for this area. Mr.
Pastrana stated that depending on the surcharging of the manholes determines if the water tight is
going to be used. Additionally, Mr. Pastrana noted that if water is coming up out of the manhole
there would not be a need for the water tight manhole and they would only use such manholes if
absolutely necessary.
A motion was made by Council Member David Himsel and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 13,784, regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
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ORDINANCE NO. 13,784
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES,
LTD, FOR THE BAY OAKS HARBOR LOOPS (STREETS) PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH ANGEL
BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR SAID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($651,570.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing a construction contract with Structural
Concrete Systems, LLC, for the Baytown Fire Training Center Slab Repair Project.
Mr. Pastrana presented that agenda item and stated that the contract to build the burn building
was awarded in September 2012, which was part of a larger contract to build the fire training
facility. He stated that the slab to the burn building was found to be defective, so the
investigation of this finding revealed that the soil beneath the slab did not meet specifications
causing the slab to move and crack. He noted that this project will correct the slab situation by
removing the defective slab and soil and make the necessary repairs. Mr. Pastrana stated that the
lowest bidder for this project is Structural Concrete Systems, LLC, in the amount of $134,490.
City Manager Davis noted that the original estimation for this project was $200,000.
Council Member Presley inquired if a soil test was done and how could this go wrong with the
soil test. Mr. Pastrana stated that the contractor stated that the soil test was approved by the
consultant at the time, therefore, would be the consultant's responsibility. However, Mr. Pastrana
stated that staffs opinion is that the contractor is responsible; therefore, the City's legal
department is working to pursue appropriate action to the funds. He noted that the consultant
demonstrated that the soil that was placed did not meet specifications. Additionally, Mr. Pastrana
stated that at the time it was constructed, the slab could meet compaction, but because it was
expansive soils (clay), as soon as the water got into it, the soils expanded and lifted the slab
cracking it.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson approving Ordinance No. 13,785, regarding agenda item 3.c. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,785
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE SYSTEMS,
LLC, FOR THE FIRE TRAINING SLAB REPAIR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
SYSTEMS, LLC, FOR SAID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND
FOUR HUNDRED NINETY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($134,490.00);
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider this proposed resolution to name the City of Baytown Emergency
Operations Center in memory of Assistant Fire Chief Bernard Olive Jr.
Fire Chief, Kenneth Dobson presented the agenda item and stated that the Local Emergency
Planning Committee (LEPC) requested to name the City of Baytown Emergency Operations
Center in memory of Assistant Fire Chief Bernard Olive Jr. He stated that the LEPC noted that
Chief Olive was instrumental in the establishment of the regional emergency operation center
and was a constant advocate for emergency management and preparedness. Additionally, he
noted that Chief Olive served the City of Baytown for nearly five (5) decades and the fire
department supports such change.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Laura Alvarado approving Resolution No. 2522, regarding agenda item 4.a. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2522
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, NAMING THE BAYTOWN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
IN MEMORY OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF BERNARD OLIVE, JR.; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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5. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Robert
C. Hoskins approving consent agenda items 5.a. through 5.h., with corrections to consent agenda
item 5.g. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Liquid Chlorine
Contract to Brenntag Southwest, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,786
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE CONTRACT WITH BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST,
INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALTIVIA CORPORATION, FOR THE
ANNUAL LIQUID CHLORINE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($107,944.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Baytown
Municipal Development District for the design of the Baytown Gateway III Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,787
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR FUNDING OF THE DESIGN
OF THE BAYTOWN GATEWAY III PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Professional Landscape Architectural Design
Services Agreement with Knudson, LP, for the design, engineering and development of the
Baytown Gateway III Project.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13,788
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 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNUDSON, LP, FOR THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN GATEWAY III PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-NINE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 50/100 DOLLARS
($69,632.50); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Second Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the Baytown Municipal Development District for funding of improvements
to the Evergreen Park Clubhouse.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,789
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT FOR FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EVERGREEN
PARK CLUBHOUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the Baytown Sidewalk
Improvements Project and release of retainage to Teamwork Construction Services, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,790
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BAYTOWN SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF THIRTY-
FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 31/100 DOLLARS
($35,621.31) TO TEAMWORK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., FOR
SAID PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole -source purchase of ArcGIS Enterprise
License Agreement (ELA) from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,791
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF FIFTY
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00) TO ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., FOR THE SOLE -SOURCE
PURCHASE OF THE ARCGIS ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT;
MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Baytown to apply to the Houston Ship
Channel Security District on behalf of the Fire Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 2523
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL SECURITY DISTRICT
(HSCSD) ON BEHALF OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF EIGHTY-SEVEN FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($87,500.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIXED -PUMP FIRE BOAT FOR
MARINE FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE/RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON PORT AREA WITHIN ITS RESPONSE
AREA; AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALL PURPOSES
UNDER THE GRANT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
h. Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Baytown to apply to the FY 2018 Port
Security Grant Program on behalf of the Fire Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 2524
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION
TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S FY 2018 PORT
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE BAYTOWN FIRE
DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($262,500.00);
AUTHORIZING A CASH MATCH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($87,500.00); AUTHORIZING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO ACCEPT OR
AFFIRM ANY GRANT AWARD THAT MAY RESULT THEREFROM; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider one (1) appointment to the Baytown Library Board.
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City Clerk, Leticia Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the appointment of Matt
Hartleib to the Baytown Library Board.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson approving the appointment of Matt Hartleib to the Library Board. The vote was
as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
b. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review
Board.
Mrs. Brysch presented the agenda item to consider the three (3) appointments of Mr. Ron
Haddox, Mr. Chet Theiss, and Ms. Donna Winfrey -Varner to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal
Review Board. Additionally, she noted that the board is responsible for hearing appeals from
industry on valuations and board member terms are for one (1) year.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley approving the re -appointments of Mr. Ron Haddox, Mr. Chet Theiss, and Ms.
Donna Winfrey to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
7. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The City of Baytown will hold two Hurricane Readiness Workshops for the public
at the Sterling Municipal Library, 1 Mary Wilbanks Avenue, Baytown, Texas, 77520 on
Saturday June 16, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. and Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
Fire Chief Dobson presented the agenda item and stated that the City of Baytown will host two
(2) 2018 Hurricane Readiness Workshops for the community at the Sterling Municipal Library, 1
Mary Wilbanks Avenue, Baytown, Texas, 77520 on Saturday June 16, 2018 from 2:00 P.M.-
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3:30 P.M. and on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M. Additionally, he stated that
the workshops are geared towards answering questions and providing information to the
community in regards to what they can expect from the City. City Manager Davis noted that
information would also be available on the City's social media sites.
In conclusion of the manager's report, an aerial view of San Jacinto Boulevard was provided to
Council.
Council Member Hoskins noted that the aerial view reflects the street lights being near the road,
but they were supposed to be set on the outside of the sidewalk and bike trail. City Manager
Davis stated that they would exam Council Member Hoskins statement to see if the necessary
adjustments could be made.
8. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member
Charles Johnson adjourning the June 14, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Charles Johnson, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro
Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member Heather Betancourth, Council
Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the June 14,
2018, City Council Regular Meeting at 8:05 P.M.
Leticia Brysch, City Clerk
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