REGULAR CALLED CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
M I N U T E S
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM – CITY HALL
A Regular Called Meeting of the City Commission was held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 17, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. in the Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room in City Hall, Texas City, Texas. A quorum having been met, the meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson.
1.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Mayor Dedrick D. Johnson
- Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
- Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
- Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
- Commissioner District 2 Keith Love
- Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
- Absent:
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- Commissioner District 3 Chris Sharp
2.
INVOCATION
Led by Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor. David Buckley, Jr., Pastor of Sanford's Temple Church of God in Christ, was unable to attend.
Led by Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor. David Buckley, Jr., Pastor of Sanford's Temple Church of God in Christ, was unable to attend.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
Led by DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1.
4.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.
Promotion of Firefighter Ryan Williamson to the classification of Engineer
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, announced that this item will be moved to the next meeting due to pre-scheduled travel.
Dedrick D. Johnson, Mayor, announced that this item will be moved to the next meeting due to pre-scheduled travel.
5.
REPORTS
a.
Utilities Customer Service (Water Billing)
Andrea Rivera, Utility Billing Clerk II, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Andrea Rivera, Utility Billing Clerk II, gave a PowerPoint presentation.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Robert Clem.
The following members of the public requested to address the City Commission: Robert Clem.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i, and j. The motion was seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr. Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, pulled Consent Agenda item 7d for more discussion and voted on it separately.
Commissioner DeAndre' Knoxson, Commissioner District 1, made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 7a, b, c, e, f, g, h, i, and j. The motion was seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Abel Garza, Jr. Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem, pulled Consent Agenda item 7d for more discussion and voted on it separately.
a.
Approve City Commission Minutes for the December 3, 2025 meeting. (City Secretary)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-154, authorizing the City of Texas City to enter into a contract with Felder Water Well & Pump Service, LLC for the rehabilitation of District 14 Water Well. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-155, authorizing the expense of a Huber Auger Replacement at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-156, approving and awarding Commission Grant funds in the amount of $5,000 to the Galveston County Food Bank (Commissioner At-Large Thelma Bowie)
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large and Mayor Pro Tem, thanked the leadership of the Galveston County Food Bank for their mission to provide easy access to nutritious food for the economically disadvantaged and underserved populations of Galveston County.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner At-Large and Mayor Pro Tem, thanked the leadership of the Galveston County Food Bank for their mission to provide easy access to nutritious food for the economically disadvantaged and underserved populations of Galveston County.
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-157, approving a MOU between the City of Texas City and Texas City Terminal Railway Company related to an EDA grant. (Economic Development)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
f.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-158, authorizing the City of Texas City to enter into an agreement with T-Mobile to provide cell phone service. (Innovation Technology)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
g.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-159, authorizing the City of Texas City to renew a Services Agreement with CivicPlus. (Innovation Technology)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
h.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-160, approving the purchase of multiple components of IT-related equipment from Dell Technologies. (Innovation Technology)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
i.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-162, utilizing an agreement with Sole Source vendor Badger Meter using cellular technology for billing purposes. (Public Works)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
j.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-163, authorizing the purchase of a new Medic Unit through HGAC Buy program for Fire Station 5. (Fire)
Motion by, Seconded by
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
8.
REGULAR ITEMS
a.
Consider and take action on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-19, amending the Texas City Code of Ordinances Title XV "Land Usage" Section 159.025 Replats, Chapter 159 "Subdivisions", to provide in accordance with state law for the administrative approval of certain minor replats upon the same terms and conditions as the Texas City Commission has allowed for minor plats and minor amending plats. (Engineering)
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of the changes to Title XV of the Texas City Code of Ordinances, "Land Usage."
Kim Golden, City Engineer, recommends approval of the changes to Title XV of the Texas City Code of Ordinances, "Land Usage."
Motion by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
b.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-153, awarding Bid No. 2026-004 and entering into a contract for the Rehabilitation of Chlorination Building at the Knox Waste Water Treatment Plant. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, the Public Works Director, recommends that the City Commission approve and award this project to McDonald Municipal & Industrial. He also clarified that the backup information provided contained an error: the process at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) makes the water safe for discharge but not for drinking.
Jack Haralson, the Public Works Director, recommends that the City Commission approve and award this project to McDonald Municipal & Industrial. He also clarified that the backup information provided contained an error: the process at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) makes the water safe for discharge but not for drinking.
Motion by Commissioner District 2 Keith Love, Seconded by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr.
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
c.
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-161, authorizing the purchase of four "portable" emergency generators from Crescent Electric through BuyBoard Contract No. 733-24. (Public Works)
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends approval of the purchase of portable emergency generators for the 52 Lift Stations and the possibility of use on other critical city equipment and infrastructure, if needed.
Jack Haralson, Public Works Director, recommends approval of the purchase of portable emergency generators for the 52 Lift Stations and the possibility of use on other critical city equipment and infrastructure, if needed.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
d.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-21, amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to carry forward FY25 funds for the Bayou Golf Course Bridge Replacement Project. (Rec & Tour)
Nicole Miller, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director, requested to carry forward funds in the amount of $250,083.00 from the FY25 budget into the FY26 budget to support the replacement of a bridge at Bayou Golf Course.
Nicole Miller, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director, requested to carry forward funds in the amount of $250,083.00 from the FY25 budget into the FY26 budget to support the replacement of a bridge at Bayou Golf Course.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large Abel Garza, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner District 4 Jami Clark
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
e.
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2025-22, adjusting the fiscal 2025-2026 budget from undesignated fund balance (Fund 801) to support a bridge replacement project at Bayou Golf Course. (Economic Development)
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, explained Texas cities and counties have the authority to utilize funds from local sales tax for economic development purposes. Specifically, as a Type A Corporation, the TCEDC is able to grant recreational and park incentive grants, provided that the grant activity promotes economic development and stimulates business activity.
Kristin Edwards, Economic Development Director, explained Texas cities and counties have the authority to utilize funds from local sales tax for economic development purposes. Specifically, as a Type A Corporation, the TCEDC is able to grant recreational and park incentive grants, provided that the grant activity promotes economic development and stimulates business activity.
Motion by Commissioner At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie, Seconded by Commissioner District 1 DeAndre' Knoxson
Vote: 6 - 0 CARRIED
9.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
An audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years after the date of the adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
An audiovisual recording of this meeting is available on the City's website and retained by the CSO for two years after the date of the adoption of the minutes to which the meeting corresponds.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, Abel Garza, Jr., Commissioner At-Large, made a MOTION to ADJOURN at 5:33 p.m.; the motion was SECONDED by Commissioner At Large, Mayor Pro Tem Thelma Bowie. All present voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| DEDRICK D. JOHNSON, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
Date Approved: