Sarah Graham

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.

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

Interlocal Agreement Amendment with Harris County for Public Transportation Services

Maintaining consistent abstention position on the item.

to approve Ordinance No. 16,594

Approval of First Reading of Limited Purpose Annexation Ordinance No. 16,594

approve the minutes for July 23, 2026, as submitted

approve Ordinance No. 16,553, as submitted

approve Ordinance No. 16,554, as submitted.

approve Ordinance No. 16,555, as submitted.

approve Ordinance No. 16,556, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Items 7.a., through Item 7.v., with the exception of Item 7.d.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3125, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3124, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3126, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3127, as submitted.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Resolution No. 3128, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member Sarah Graham and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Resolution No. 3129, as submitted.

approve Resolution No. 3130, as submitted

extend Ms. Waldo time by two minutes.

extend Mr. Scheppe time by one minute.

approve the minutes for June 26, 2026, as submitted

approve the minutes for July 9, 2026, as submitted

approve Ordinance No. 16,540, as submitted

extend Mr. Serrano Wanrenminde time by three minutes

approve Ordinance No. 16,541, as submitted

A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Ordinance No. 16,543, as submitted.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,544, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,546 with requested corrections to the property description.

approve Ordinance No. 16,542, as submitted

A motion was made by Council Member James Franco and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Ordinance No. 16,545 with requested corrections to the property description.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith to approve Items 7.a., through Item 7.h.

A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 3121, as submitted.

Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

Extend Citizen Speaking Time for Ryan Scheppe

Extend Citizen Speaking Time for Jenny Waldo

Amend Resolution 3111 to Change Next Work Session Start Time

Budget Work Session Schedule and Time

to approve Resolution No. 3108

to approve Resolution No. 3106, and Ordinance No. 16,539

to approve Resolution No. 3107, as submitted

to approve Ordinance No. 16,440, with requested amendment

to approve the minutes for March 12, 2026, as submitted

to approve Ordinance No. 16,488., with amendment.

A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado to extend Mr. Fallin’s time by two minutes.

approve the minutes for February 26, 2026, as submitted.

approve Ordinance No. 16,429, as submitted.

approve Ordinance No. 16,430, as submitted.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Sarah Graham to approve Resolution No. 3086, specifying the Baytown Housing Authority appointees listed above.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Mike Lester to approve Resolution No. 3085, as submitted.

A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Jacob Powell to approve Item 8.a., through Item 8.i., with the exception of Item 8.d.

A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado to approve Item 8.d., as submitted.

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Child Care Facilities

Expressed concerns about the very low total economic impact and questioned whether it would effectively lower costs for families.