CITY OF TEXAS CITY
REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025- 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590
PLEASE NOTE: Public comments are limited to posted agenda items only and are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
(1)
ROLL CALL
(2)
INVOCATION
(3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4)
REPORTS
(a)
Engineering, Transportation, and Planning Department Annual Report (City Engineer)
(b)
Ambulance Fleet Status Report. (Fire)
(5)
PUBLIC HEARING
(a)
To consider and approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan -2nd Public Hearing
(b)
Public Hearing to receive comments regarding amending the Code of Ordinances Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" to designate Section 160.051 District S-P (Site Plan) as the zoning designation for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects.
(c)
Public Hearing for comments on the zoning change of 38.653 acres from District H Heavy Industry to District SP Site Plan for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in an area south of the GCWA canal, north of Moses Bayou, east of South Humble Camp Rd., and west of property owned by the Galveston Bay Area Foundation
(6)
PRELIMINARY ZONING APPROVAL
(a)
Consider and take action on Preliminary Zoning Approval for Red Egret, LLC for a zoning change of 38.653 acres from District "H" Heavy Industry to District "SP" Site Plan for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in an area south of the GCWA canal, north of Moses Bayou, east of South Humble Camp Rd., and west of property owned by the Galveston Bay Area Foundation.
(b)
Consider and take action on request for an extension of time to Preliminary Zoning Approval for Lakeside Bayou Subdivision.
(c)
Request for Extension of Time to Preliminary Zoning Approval for Alpha Omega Power, LLC to rezone from District "F" (Light Industrial) to District "S-P" (Site Plan) for development of a BESS project to be located at 701 Hwy 146 N.
(7)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(8)
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approve City Commission Minutes for July 16, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
(b)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-077, consenting to annexing 17.968 acres of Section 5 Marlow Lake North Subdivision into GCMUD 79. (Engineering)
(c)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-078, approving the Second Amendment to the Utility Services Agreement with Lakeside Bayou, LLC and GCMUD 53. (Engineering)
(d)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-079, approving a Development Agreement with Red Egret LLC. (Engineering)
(e)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-080, adoption and submission of the CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. (Community Development)
(f)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-081, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $1,500 to the Texas City Foursquare Church. (Commissioner DeAndre Knoxson)
(9)
REGULAR ITEMS
(a)
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances by creating Chapter 162 entitled "Battery Energy Storage Systems" and Amending Title XV entitled "Land Usage", Chapter 160 entitled "Zoning" to designate Section 160.051 District S-P (Site Plan) as the zoning designation for Battery Energy Storage Systems and similar projects. (City Engineer)
(b)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-14, establishing the Commission Rules of Procedure/Order of Business. (Management Services)
(c)
Consider and take action on proposed ad valorem tax rate (Fiscal Year 2026 – October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026) by record vote and schedule public hearings, if necessary. (Finance)
(d)
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-15, amending the Code of Ordinance, City of Texas City, Texas, Title III "Administration", Chapter 32 "Law Enforcement and Fire Department", Section 32.009 "Fire Department; Class of Positions", to reflect one (1) fewer position in the classification of Captain and one (1) additional position in the classification of Firefighter; the total number of authorized Fire Department personnel will remain unchanged. (Fire)
(10)
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
(11)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
(12)
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION.
NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON JULY 31, 2025, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.
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RHOMARI LEIGH
CITY SECRETARY