Benjamin Flores

The City Council meeting addressed multiple appointments to Reinvestment Zone boards and discussed a multi-jurisdictional flood early warning and inundation project involving Matagorda, Colorado, and Wharton Counties. Additionally, the Council authorized the issuance and sale of Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for equipment and building improvements and reviewed requests for proposals for land development and professional services related to grant funding.

The council discussed and acted upon several items including an economic performance agreement for an incentive with the Bay City Community Development Corporation and SMBG - Bay City LLC, an ordinance regarding alley easements in city limits, and the awarding of a construction bid for the Main Street brick pavers sidewalk project. Additionally, the council approved resolutions to designate service providers for a Texas Capital Fund grant, to submit FEMA hazard mitigation grant applications for generators at various critical facilities, and to appoint the Mayor as the authorized representative for those grants with a commitment to local matching funds. The council also approved a motion requiring the preparation of an annexation service plan for certain properties.

The City Council meeting addressed multiple operational and administrative items. Key discussions included the approval of an audit services agreement for the city, the acceptance of the quarterly financial and investment report, and updates on ongoing tourism committee projects. The council also received a presentation on the process for enforcing the mowing of abandoned or neglected properties, adopted a resolution to designate service providers for a 2018 Economic Development Administration grant, and heard citizen complaints regarding the Bay City Regional Airport. Additionally, the council reviewed the progress of legal services selection and received an update on an internal charter investigation.

The City Council conducted a regular meeting to address several administrative and development items. Key actions included the appointment of a new chairperson and members to the Bay City Historic Commission Board. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for jail services, awarded a construction bid for a new recycling center at 1702 Avenue K, and passed an ordinance to correct unauthorized changes to the city charter.

The council discussed the appointment of a new member to the Bay City Housing Authority Board. Presentations included the 2017 Bay City Police Department Annual Report and a business plan for the restoration of Riverside Park following damage from Hurricane Harvey. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance for the annexation of a 1.959-acre tract of land, a resolution for a grant application to benefit the Matagorda County Cultural Center, and an ordinance to cancel the upcoming General Election due to unopposed candidates.