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Staff said the item was pulled from a prior ordinance and expanded into a standalone chapter that defines aggressive conduct for door-to-door sales and incorporates panhandling into the ordinance's scope. The draft ordinance sets a registration and permit requirement designed to allow regulated commercial solicitations during defined hours and under specified conditions; staff told the council the permit framework is intended to differentiate legitimate commercial activity (for example, insurance or disaster-recovery contractors) from aggressive or unlawful solicitation.

Key provisions described in the meeting

- Definitions: The ordinance defines \"solicit\"/\"solicitor\" and explicitly includes panhandling, which is defined as requesting an immediate donation or transfer of money or anything of value by spoken, written or printed word or by other means, regardless of purpose.

- Registration and permits: The draft requires one permit per company and requires companies to provide identifying information for individuals who will solicit door to door.

- Background checks: The ordinance requires a full background-check report to be provided by the company for each employee who will be soliciting. Police staff said the department will review implementation options and advised that preliminary checks are feasible, and that companies can obtain background-check printouts for submission.

- Fees and penalties: The ordinance includes permit fees and civil penalties; staff referenced an exhibit with the fee schedule and enforcement language that will govern implementation.

Public-safety and implementation notes

Police staff clarified they do not expect the department to fund background checks; the ordinance requires the company to provide the check. The police chief said the department will examine what level of background screening the city can legally or practically require, and staff noted the city can adopt a process where companies obtain checks through available county services and submit reports as part of the permit.

Council action

A council member moved to amend the city code (Chapter 21-8) and the motion was seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote. Staff will publish the ordinance and implement the permitting and registration procedures through the police department and city secretary.

Why it matters

The ordinance creates a new regulatory framework governing door-to-door commercial solicitation and panhandling in Aransas Pass. It introduces requirements (permits, background-check reports and fees) that will affect commercial firms and individuals who solicit in the city, and gives the city clearer authority to enforce prohibited aggressive conduct.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 04/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following a public hearing, the Aransas Pass City Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 21-8 that defines aggressive solicitation and establishes a permit/registration regime for commercial solicitors and related penalties; companies must provide background-check reports for individuals who will go door-to-door.","taxTitle","Aransas Pass, Nueces County, Texas","taxId",57358,"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},6611715,"Council previews aquatic center fee changes and proposes citywide park rules; pavilion rental fee held for later action",611,2032000,2643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893043-726d0bcd0c8be5013e2c65f0f33963b3&start=2032&end=2643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893043-726d0bcd0c8be5013e2c65f0f33963b3/thumbnail_2032000.jpg","/articles/6611715/Aransas-Pass/Nueces-County/Texas/Council-previews-aquatic-center-fee-changes-and-proposes-citywide-park-rules-pavilion-rental-fee-held-for-later-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611715-c3bb20b776967462eb14544360556ce3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181842&Signature=LMwh3sGFY4oEAoEfKX9c22PNMmankd6Q0qs4HXFYnb8lR4~H0SZvzOFO7yfoG0g00tpRMHrbGNfwW9yV2ALu9Z7n~sMsfrDCFwaabegw5N4~UHmeHy7DlCObV6-aNnQ1A7Oa8iX-lu80QbPZijmtEn5UwImMZlsM7ucrL1FmWvbSDav9Mr19KPWt1uWo3rK0KYt~2ZAG6QsF31A~L~Ues~5Wr2tbk6cshma61faLcqIbga8h-wAkyWSVGUvFZ-w7jK5v1QfNDn7UhuliBGSUHvoZ6EefaO0mzm7N6tz2GZqWI3zODH2IqP8Dsk8uBJqSNUiEGD73STuRmkawAB7-YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Aransas Pass city staff introduced proposed changes to aquatic-center fees and a consolidated set of park rules at the April 7 meeting, prompting council discussion about affordability and enforcement.

Aquatics manager Brandy Peters told the council the pool is more than 20 years old, has rising maintenance and operating costs and that staff propose modest fee changes and a new non-resident fee category. The recommendation is intended to \"ease into\" cost recovery rather than make large immediate increases. Specific proposals discussed by staff included a $2 increase for non-resident adult and child daily admissions, a $2 surcharge for non-residents on family-night admissions, and a $20 increase to the season pass price. Staff also suggested adjusting the child age band for the kiddie pool to 2\u00009 years (proposal moved to 2\u000095 years in presentation to reflect usage patterns of very young children).

On parks, staff presented an ordinance update to consolidate general park rules into city code so signs and enforcement are consistent across city-owned park properties. The draft adds hours, no-littering rules, and clarifies the reservation/deposit process. Staff recommended a rental schedule for the large pavilion at Community Park (half-day and full-day rates of $20 and $30 were proposed) and described refund distinctions: refundable deposits for private/community users and partially refundable deposits for corporate users.

Council reaction and direction

Several council members objected to charging fees for the pavilion, noting nearby cities use first-come, first-served policies and that Aransas Pass residents expect free public access. After discussion, staff agreed to bring the package back at the next council meeting \"for action minus the pavilion fee,\" so the pavilion charge will be removed from the draft before final council consideration. Council members expressed support for keeping resident daily admission rates unchanged and for protecting seniors from fee increases.

Why it matters

The changes aim to ensure the aquatics operation remains financially sustainable while preserving affordable access for residents. Codifying park rules will make enforcement clearer and permit staff to post consistent signage and process reservations. The council's decision to remove the pavilion fee indicates sensitivity to equity and local expectations for free public park use.

Next steps

Staff will return the adjusted fee and ordinance package at the next council meeting with the pavilion fee excluded for further council action.","Council members reviewed recommended changes to aquatic center pricing and a new set of codified park rules and rental policies; staff will return proposed fee and ordinance language at the next council meeting with the pavilion rental fee removed.",{"_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},6611720,"Aransas Pass council approves water-resolution, new solicitation ordinance and multiple event and contract items",49,3077000,3126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893043-726d0bcd0c8be5013e2c65f0f33963b3&start=3077&end=3126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893043-726d0bcd0c8be5013e2c65f0f33963b3/thumbnail_3077000.jpg","/articles/6611720/Aransas-Pass/Nueces-County/Texas/Aransas-Pass-council-approves-water-resolution-new-solicitation-ordinance-and-multiple-event-and-contract-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611720-f1c1aee791ed9711977fbf93f2c56231/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181842&Signature=Vt9iIHEntyCWgjER4avT1hlcgwAo7uALe8i-lgXP3KB9mw3KMdWLXaxH5QzgG7Ra-Zz8tP4cBapSETwgeYUQBZxqQUMexp3F4DFvLn6PT1oiqJCOkTtZIzn4GNgL2CVvJyaReCvdZuY3edDILcF56vWDqg9bL3D~gTTsKSnKR1nEGIWeAQ0XOfVO69-YkaWrLtLRV9JdxhJmpriOwCEN33vnboYStFMKPMTSNDsj~Zn0UsQLRHGoZo0pxAYIISeFDDziaWAsGS~Wz9W-w96FM6SGqh53mOw0nqLdJFP4VcgB3ouF1S9iCmP-qQ6nGZ8s5JnXv-3i47ReozLJnkMmUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Aransas Pass City Council on April 7 approved a resolution supporting development of regional water supplies, adopted a new ordinance regulating aggressive door-to-door solicitation and panhandling, and voted to authorize several event permits and contracts, the council said.

The actions were taken during the regular meeting following public comment and staff reports. The council also approved, after an executive session, a lease and contract with Coast Point Company and authorized hiring outside counsel on a matter related to the LWR property.

The votes and key outcomes

- Resolution: Unified commitment to development of regional water supplies — The council approved a resolution expressing support for regional water development and referencing related legislative proposals discussed earlier in the meeting. A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded and carried on council voice vote.

- Ordinance: Aggressive solicitation and panhandling (Chapter 21-8) — After a public hearing and questions about background checks, the council moved and seconded an amendment to the city code to create a standalone solicitation ordinance that includes definitions, registration requirements, fingerprint/background-check requirements provided by companies, and civil penalties and fees. The motion carried on a voice vote.

- Events and contracts — The council approved the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce request to close specified streets and provide public-safety assistance for the fall festival (Oct. 17–19, 2025); awarded a fireworks contract for the city's Independence celebration to Western Enterprises in the amount of $23,000; and approved a request from DNA Productions to use Con Brown Harbor for FishFest with venue dates reserved for June 5\u00009. All motions were made, seconded and carried on voice votes.

- Executive-session outcomes — Returning to open session, the council approved a contract and lease agreement with Coast Point Company (motion passed) and authorized hiring Langley & Vanek as outside counsel to represent the city concerning LWR property matters (motion passed).

Why it matters

The water-resolution signals council support for coordinated regional planning related to water resources, a topic that the council and local officials have raised with state legislators. The solicitation ordinance changes how door-to-door commercial solicitations and panhandling will be regulated and sets new registration and compliance requirements that will affect businesses and solicitors who operate in the city. Approvals of event permits and the fireworks contract preserve the calendar of seasonal events the city hosts; the executive-session approvals affect harbor operations and pending property negotiations.

What the record shows

Most motions were approved by voice vote; the meeting transcript records motions, seconds and voice votes but does not include a roll-call tally for each item. Where the ordinance or contract text was referenced, council staff indicated fees, penalties and definitions are contained in the ordinance text or contract exhibits.

Council action items from the meeting are scheduled for implementation or further processing per staff direction and existing contract procedures.","At its April 7 meeting the Aransas Pass City Council approved a regional water-supplies resolution, an ordinance regulating aggressive solicitation and panhandling, event permits and vendor contracts, and two post-executive-session actions relating to a harbor lease and outside counsel.","actionData","errors"]

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