Mayor· 2024-2028
Charles Johnson
Baytown
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- Total speaking time
- 7:03:09
- Avg per meeting
- 11:08
- Segments
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Total revenues of $3.2 million and expenditures of $4.1 million, utilizing $922,000 from the fund balance.
Annexation of Land
Details on tax revenue and service costs were not specified in the agenda.
2025 Parks, Recreation and Tourism Annual Report
Operational revenues and expenses for the municipal water park will be discussed.
TIRZ Number Two Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Total proposed revenues are $3.37 million against $3.14 million in expenditures, generating a $235,000 surplus.
Animal Shelter Operations
Existing departmental resources will be utilized for social media management.
San Jacinto Marketplace Progress Update
Study costs and future project allocations will be determined through upcoming financing plan updates.
Financial Oversight and Reporting
District fund balance remains positive with $2.2 million in revenue and healthy investment earnings.
Lakewood Park Project Update
Involves grant funding of $50,000 paired with previously allocated municipal funds.
ExxonMobil Baytown Event Center and Sterling Library Renovation
Contract costs for construction management will be funded through project appropriations.
Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2027-2031)
Determines funding allocation and scheduling for municipal capital projects over a five-year horizon.
Police Fleet and Equipment Upgrades
Funded through district budget reallocations and current revenues.
Goose Creek Commerce Center Development Proposal
Involves $27 million in upfront private infrastructure spending with no city capital required, aiming for $200 million in taxable value.
TIRZ Strategic Planning
Informs capital improvement spending and strategic allocation of TIRZ funds.
East Expansion Project
Project is proceeding on schedule and within financial tracking.
Park Maintenance and Improvements
Operational costs are covered within the existing parks and recreation departmental budget.
Fleet Modernization
Involves district funds allocated for police vehicle procurement and emergency equipment installation.
City Performance Tracking
Performance metrics inform city resource allocation and administrative efficiency.
Data Center Regulation
Potential multi-million-dollar investments from data center operators could significantly boost the local tax base, though long-term impacts on electrical and water infrastructure remain under study.
Highway 146 Commercial Rezoning
Generates commercial economic activity and potential city sales/property tax revenue.
Zoning Variance for Lot Size and Setbacks
Incurs slight redesign costs for the nonprofit builder to adapt their standard home blueprint to fit code setbacks.
Decisions during term (372)
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Election of Officers
Annual Service Agreement with Cummins, Inc.
Purchase 10 Chevy Tahoes for Marked Patrol
Purchase 5 Unmarked Vehicles for Investigations
Emergency Equipment and Upfitting for 10 Police Units
ADJOURN
Approval of July 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Budget Transfer from Machinery and Equipment to Motor Vehicles
Purchase of One Sutphen Ladder Truck
Purchase of Three Ford F-150s
Purchase of Firefighting Bunker Gear and Equipment
Election of Officers
Approval of Minutes
Adoption of TIRZ Number Two Annual Budget
Approval of July 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 11, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Award of Annual Axon Enterprise, Inc. Contract
Election of Board President
Election of Board Vice President
Election of Board Secretary
Voting record (68)
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