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Items approved under consent (motion approved):
- Regular council meeting minutes of Jan. 28, 2025 (approved).
- Resolution to include grant match funds for a body-camera update project (authorization to apply for a grant with a 75/25 match identified in the packet; approved under consent).
- Election contract between the City of Bay City and Matagorda County for general and special elections to be held May 3, 2025 (approved).
- Development agreement between the City of Bay City and Marguerite Meadows LLC as recommended by the tourism board (approved).

Appointment (motion approved):
- Appointment of Henry Perez III to the Main Street board. Perez, a downtown business owner, spoke briefly about his business and community involvement before the council voted to appoint him.

How council voted: Consent items were moved and approved as a block; council recorded ayes with no recorded opposition on the consent motion. The Main Street appointment was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: The consent approvals clear routine business including an interlocal election contract and a development agreement, while the Main Street appointment adds a local business owner to a downtown promotion and preservation board. The body-camera grant resolution authorizes application for a state grant that includes a specified match.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bay City - City Council - Feb 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved several routine consent agenda items including minutes, a body-camera grant match resolution, an election contract and a development agreement; the council also appointed Henry Perez to the Main Street board.","taxTitle","Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas","taxId",69557,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6663417,"Public works outlines water, street, drainage and hydrant projects; staff plans SCADA discussions in March",334,2416000,2750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391200-a0fc9531907f6467dc53f351d594ac50&start=2416&end=2750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391200-a0fc9531907f6467dc53f351d594ac50/thumbnail_2416000.jpg","/articles/6663417/Bay-City/Matagorda-County/Texas/Public-works-outlines-water-street-drainage-and-hydrant-projects-staff-plans-SCADA-discussions-in-March","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663417-f97bb1b745811eb55da219c06934b285/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210736&Signature=SKtvbipdfhilAhSqMe9mvlcmSREM9b4Jy23s1JxjFhPtDt8byjRlavpfuSX3rGwe-Qa5pSeEDAArrd0Q790vadvbXhBcSEc6Us~BhIrgTMxyeu7a19~kEYy~HQUwI-c0m8eKQNHKJ91gjyBnaLvCftit7~4rOIq~571VclO~pT6LswgvvijA-3iGZkyKtwJoutw3428~HzswpP9sAU3zO5nGimYhWRB3-4NIbNdCLcu35cB1-tiqneNr2GRyo1tsmTMO2beDMrBfr2-ovs-esyU6OHDB3pKFJB5Rmvfq7yE4Wdh5sM3VPNjrgM2V3gGTl5eVbZYCHz2KEUNUHbnMYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works staff delivered a detailed progress report on Feb. 25 covering multiple capital and maintenance projects, including upcoming SCADA discussions, water-treatment electrical improvements, hydrant assessments and street and drainage work across Bay City.

Assistant Director Crystal Mason led the presentation. She reported that January building activity included 22 residential permits with an estimated $7.4 million in building value and that development activity remains robust in several subdivisions.

Key infrastructure items:
- SCADA and backup power: Staff said capital planning will prioritize the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system and backup generators for critical lift stations, with programming and funding discussions to begin in March.
- Wastewater and treatment plant: Design and construction schedules are advancing; staff expects a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 5 for arsenic remediation and electrical improvements at the water treatment plant.
- Fire hydrants: Phase 1 data collection and inspection work is under way in the southwest quadrant; contractor LSP Solutions will photograph, test operation, note isolation valves, and record paint condition into the city GIS so staff can identify hydrants needing replacement or repair.
- Streets and bridges: Design continues for reconstructing streets in the More addition and Highland addition; bridge grant projects and sidewalk planning are also moving forward. Valley Road paving is expected to begin weather permitting.
- Stormwater and drainage: The city kicked off a stormwater management plan Jan. 30; surveyors are digitizing stormwater infrastructure, running flood-risk models and identifying mitigation projects. Staff noted an interlocal diversion-channel project with Matagorda County Drainage District No. 1 is under review and that a state flood infrastructure fund application may provide funding for projects in 2026-27.

Operational metrics: Mason said crews cleared a backlog of work orders, reported 22 outstanding service-line repairs and 15 water-main breaks as of Feb. 20, and described coordination between utility crews, streets crews and solid-waste partners to manage seasonal workloads.

Why it matters: The projects affect water reliability, fire protection, flooding and road conditions across Bay City. Staff emphasized coordination across planning, engineering and field crews and said public outreach materials will be used to share project progress with residents.

Next steps: SCADA discussions and design refinements will move into March planning sessions; staff will return with recommended capital planning items and specific procurement schedules.","Public Works presented a monthly project update covering wastewater and water treatment improvements, SCADA planning, hydrant assessments, street reconstruction, stormwater mapping and grant applications for flood infrastructure funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6663422,"Council approves application for $250,000 GLO Resilient Communities grant to update comprehensive plan",170,3900000,4070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391200-a0fc9531907f6467dc53f351d594ac50&start=3900&end=4070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391200-a0fc9531907f6467dc53f351d594ac50/thumbnail_3900000.jpg","/articles/6663422/Bay-City/Matagorda-County/Texas/Council-approves-application-for-250000-GLO-Resilient-Communities-grant-to-update-comprehensive-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663422-c0646d5ab9cbaddb9ca49fc3ff088670/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210736&Signature=osc8W4~~i-2kN7lyFUgSo91EzRudGTooOuOpZwCt0JJXH2Bs3z9NtKXrXi-roC8H4xZ~~X39jIaV7ZEpNW0vcQVC4LNHdSjYghMECy2JfwDnhMQkDP2MgeGVlM-Y1Jfz-eli3eTJMCO-eRUE6wgWoKhcxOZ4PJWn4lNhpoM~176Wdwj7szXjOA5IhWcFG4MnECbiZ6kyJHlLucePB9yEr6DtwQMiqHd2HrMPHHPJLF8zkd1OO0mjH0ZZcrWfSOj4ludHrN6ObkZ0wWUVwWgD0gq03ln7ef1NXKOROeYpxpuhb7Idc8ynDUKF-ZpswLONccyBTCvWI3BWiu2usEAqBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay City Council on Feb. 25 approved a resolution authorizing submittal of an application to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Resilient Communities program to fund an update to the city\u0000\u0000\u0000s comprehensive plan.

City staff said the GLO program provides up to $300,000 in federal funding for a community comprehensive plan or plan update and requires no local match. Staff recommended requesting $250,000 and said the funds would support a comprehensive update covering land use, infrastructure, economic development and public input.

City planner David (staff name in transcript) told council that the work would include stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and procurement of planning and engineering services after an award.

Council action: A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded; the mayor called for the ayes and none were recorded in opposition. The resolution authorizes the mayor or city manager to execute documents related to the application and, if awarded, implementation of the funded project.

Why it matters: Councilmembers stressed coordination between the comp plan update and existing planning efforts, including the recently initiated stormwater management plan and a sidewalk master-plan application. Staff said a comprehensive plan update is recommended roughly every 10 years and would help prioritize projects and coordinate funding requests.

Next steps: With the council\u0000\u0000\u0000s approval staff said they will submit the application the following week, begin the procurement process for planning consultants should the city receive an award, and pursue public engagement and stakeholder outreach if funded.","The City Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to apply for up to $300,000 under the Texas General Land Office Resilient Communities program and directed staff to submit a $250,000 application to update Bay City\u0000\u0000\u0000s comprehensive plan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6663426,"Council schedules special meeting on Meadow Lake subdivision, hears developer presentation on proposed PID",2042,4282000,6324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391200-a0fc9531907f6467dc53f351d594ac50&start=4282&end=6324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391200-a0fc9531907f6467dc53f351d594ac50/thumbnail_4282000.jpg","/articles/6663426/Bay-City/Matagorda-County/Texas/Council-schedules-special-meeting-on-Meadow-Lake-subdivision-hears-developer-presentation-on-proposed-PID","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663426-266a14622e1565f31c6a579d8b8bc8bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210736&Signature=OSKLCFJi1EfZbp~mPAg8w4UNutvfZW599UK-gXpiIrLtUW55rqi7lNyahWoreXABK8a-Eeqy0ObAm5pP8pRf1MPr8kOthh~cAlprhK-ooNJN3UQmG~CeRfXUKKVyS8SnfcBGkHDQS85zXCHS2KkPQh-KJhvPF6XImJYTEHXfg0BO5Q~lnjPwU-aVoAIwlPRF2epgsfShvNycGeEuuIhPu2tDDJ9-qfdAW3UO4iTpvsgbY8CJf~Ltn8r~n9IcQqb14Dnp7wJFIlxD9pv3GTt5UK5haKRyy4PNpAX1CObfVkdQRAwyI~VIQ-z25eaU7MvtB4Qmt4A6ARIB6wiVZYj6iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Developers presented a conceptual plan for a roughly 50-acre subdivision in Bay City\u0000\u0000\u0000s northwest quadrant and the City Council set a special meeting for March 4 at 5 p.m. to consider a petition to create a public improvement district (PID) linked to that project.

At the Feb. 25 council meeting Jessica Russell of the Bay City CDC introduced Brian Gerard, a developer who described the project \u0000\u0000\u0000called Meadow Lake\u0000\u0000\u0000as a two-phase residential subdivision with added green space, trails and a central pond. Gerard said the project concept includes amenities such as a spray pond, landscaping, walking trails and potential fishing areas around the lake; he also said phase 1 is the initial portion at the south end and phase 2 would follow as absorption and financing allow.

Why it matters: Council members and staff framed the PID as an economic tool to accelerate reimbursement of public improvements so the developer can move into later phases sooner. City staff explained that a PID assessment is paid by property owners as an additional, recorded assessment and that a TIRZ/TIRS-style tax increment credit could reduce homeowners\u0000\u0000\u0000the developer proposed a TIRZ/TIRS credit similar to an earlier local arrangement.

Council direction and schedule: During discussion City staff and councilmembers discussed procedural steps and timelines. Staff advised that if the council accepts a PID petition in early March, local government code notice periods would allow the city to hold additional hearings and consider creation of the PID later that month. Council agreed to hold a special meeting on March 4 at 5 p.m. to begin the PID process and related development-agreement work.

What a PID would do: Staff described a PID as a financing mechanism that allows the developer to issue bonds to fund public improvements and be reimbursed from the incremental property tax and assessment revenue generated in the district; staff said the bonds are paid by property owners who are assessed in addition to regular property taxes. Council and staff discussed that the city\u0000\u0000\u0000not the general fund\u0000\u0000\u0000would not be on the hook for PID debt and that the assessment is a recorded obligation on parcels within the PID.

Next steps and public input: City staff said they will draft a development agreement modeled on the prior local PID template and return it to council; staff invited council to provide requested amenities or design standards ahead of the March 4 meeting. The developer said construction of phase 1 could begin quickly if financing and market conditions align and that the developer anticipates bringing infrastructure forward for review under the city\u0000\u0000\u0000s subdivision and utility standards.

Officials and speakers quoted or referenced in this report are identified in the speaker list accompanying this article; direct quotes are from those speakers and appear verbatim where shown.","Developers presented a conceptual plan for the 50-acre Meadow Lake subdivision and council set a special meeting for March 4 at 5 p.m. to consider a public improvement district (PID) petition and development agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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