Council approves resolutions, contracts and grant authorizations in 5-0 votes

At its meeting the Cleveland City Council approved a series of resolutions, contracts and grant authorizations. Each vote below passed unanimously, 5‑0.

Veterans Memorial Parkway (State Highway 105): Council approved a resolution to designate a portion of State Highway 105 as Veterans Memorial Parkway and directed staff to prepare the formal resolution for TxDOT. The council discussed signage and noted TxDOT installs signs but the city will be responsible for future maintenance; Mr. Willie Carter has offered to seek sponsorships for sign costs. Motion: Councilmember Hall; Second: Councilmember Buckley. Vote: 5‑0.

Fire protection agreement with Liberty County: The council approved a one‑year fire protection agreement with Liberty County for continued protection outside city limits; staff said the county's payment remains $200,000 for the year. The contract signature page requests the mayor and the fire chief sign; Chief Sean Anderson asked council to authorize both signatures. Motion: made from the floor; Second: recorded. Vote: 5‑0.

GLO mid‑mod generator construction contract (GLO contract number 24-065-111-E924): The council awarded the construction contract for mid‑mod generators at lift stations and the power station to the low bidder listed in the engineering bid tabulation and recommended by Strand Associates. The low bid reported in the tabulation was $779,039. Motion: Councilmember Buckley; Second: Councilmember Warrick. Vote: approved (unanimous).

CDBG‑DR authorized signatories and civil‑rights policies (GLO state contract numbers 25-143-005-F341, 25-143-066-F342 and 25-143-073-F343): Council adopted a resolution designating authorized signatories for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) program and separately adopted civil‑rights and related policies (citizen participation, grievance procedures, Section 3 policy, excessive force policy, limited English proficiency, Section 504 procedures, and a code of conduct) required by the grant. Motions: Councilmember Buckley and Councilmember Hall (as recorded); Vote: 5‑0.

Proclamation: April as Fair Housing Month: Council proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month to satisfy a grant requirement tied to the DRRP grant. Motion: Councilmember MacWaters; Second: Councilmember Buckley. Vote: 5‑0.

Municipal maintenance agreement and resolution with TxDOT: Council approved entering a municipal maintenance agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for rights‑of‑way maintenance within city limits. Motion: Councilmember Hall; Second: Councilmember Buckley. Vote: 5‑0.

Amendment to Hangar K contract (airport): Council approved an amendment to the 2021 Hangar K contract so the city's reimbursement to the private contractor reflects the revised hangar rates adopted in August. Motion: recorded; Second: recorded. Vote: 5‑0.

Designate representative to Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) General Assembly 2026: Council designated Desiree (last name in packet) as the primary representative and Rachel Hall as alternate. Motion: Councilmember MacWaters; Second: Councilmember Buckley. Vote: 5‑0.

Authorization to apply for GLO Local Communities Program grants: Council authorized staff to submit up to two applications to the Texas General Land Office Local Communities Program for 2024 disasters; the program allocates awards ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. Staff noted if the city received two $5,000,000 awards a local match of approximately $1,000,000 would be required and that staff believes the city can meet that obligation; staff will return with specifics if awards are offered. Motion: Councilmember MacWaters; Second: Councilmember Buckley. Vote: 5‑0.

Several of the items above were placed on council consent or handled with brief discussion; staff will return with implementing documents, final contract paperwork and funding details where required.