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Pasadena council advances first readings, lists contracts and accepts nearly $3.9 million hazard‑mitigation subgrant
Summary
At first reading the council listed multiple ordinances including a $252,706 material-testing contract for Bridal Bluff Terrace phases 1–2 and read for acceptance a Texas Division of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation subgrant totaling $3,894,300 for critical facility generators; related resolutions (canine retirement, donations, appointments) were also announced and later approved.
The Pasadena City Council on May 19 read several ordinances and resolutions for first reading and proceeded to approve a package of routine motions and resolutions later in the meeting.
During the first‑reading portion the city secretary read a series of ordinances (Ordinance 20 26 92 through Ordinance 20 26 96 and more). Notable items included:
- An ordinance amending the annual budget (Ordinance 20 26 92) for the fiscal year 2026. - An ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of Pasadena and InterContinental Consultants Inc. for material testing services for Bridal Bluff Terrace Phase 1 and 2, with an appropriation of $252,706 from the General CIP fund (IP numbers listed in the reading). - An ordinance authorizing a one‑year extension of a contract for the purchase of full circle repair clamps with Ferguson Water Works (formerly Ferguson Enterprises LLC) (Ordinance 20 26 95). - An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subgrant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (related to pandemic‑era critical facility generators) for a total subgrant amount of $3,894,300 (Ordinance 20 26 96 as read).
Resolutions read later included the retirement/transfer of ownership of canine Bender to his handler Officer Lance Howard; renewal of a Texas Law Enforcement Support Office plan between the state and Pasadena PD; a $1,000 donation to Parks and Recreation from the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo; appointments to the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation board (item later tabled); and acceptance of the city's comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2025, audited by Crow LLP.
Votes and motions: The council moved to approve minutes and several routine items by voice vote. The finance resolutions and personnel changes were moved, seconded and carried during the meeting; the mayor recorded an abstention from payments to 'LJ and finance resolutions' during the finance vote. After the tabling of the EDC appointment item, the council voted to approve the remaining resolutions.
Ending The council's first readings and the package of resolutions advanced the city's fiscal and capital‑project work; the Hazard Mitigation subgrant and the Bridal Bluff Terrace testing contract were among the biggest dollar items announced for council consideration at first reading. Further council action (final adoption or contract execution) will follow the required second reading or administrative steps.
