(8)(b)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 02/18/2026
- Title:
- Removal of Lead from Shooting Range
- Submitted For:
- Nicole Best
- Submitted By:
- Nancy Heredia, Recreation and Tourism
- Department:
- Recreation and Tourism
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Request Approval from the City Commission of a budget amendment to allow funds for lead removal from berms at the Texas City Municipal Shooting Range.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The purpose of this request is to remove accumulated lead from the berms at the Texas City Municipal Shooting Range. Industry best practices recommend lead reclamation for outdoor rifle and pistol ranges every 3–5 years. This range has never undergone lead removal.
Environmental Concerns:
· Rainwater can carry lead particles into soil and nearby water sources, contaminating groundwater and harming wildlife.
Safety Concerns:
· Backsplash hazard: Excessive lead buildup increases the risk of bullet ricocheting or fragmentation towards shooters.
Environmental Concerns:
· Rainwater can carry lead particles into soil and nearby water sources, contaminating groundwater and harming wildlife.
Safety Concerns:
· Backsplash hazard: Excessive lead buildup increases the risk of bullet ricocheting or fragmentation towards shooters.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve a budget amendment in the amount of $25,000 to allocate funds for the removal of accumulated lead from the berms at the Texas City Municipal Shooting Range. Funds are available for this budget amendment request.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Y
- Amount Requested:
- $25,000
- Source of Funds:
- FY26 Budget
- Account #:
- 401401-55650
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available in the FY26 budget for this budget amendment.