On the agenda: Dickinson meeting — automated license plate (Jul 28)

Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council
Council Chambers
4403 State Highway 3
Dickinson, TX 77539
The presiding member and a quorum of the City Council
will be present at the physical location shown above.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1.

CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM

2.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
Councilmember comments regarding items of community interest in accordance with Texas
Government Code section 551.0415.
3.A

Council Comments

3.B

City Manager Update

3.C

Presentation by Collaborate Development regarding the proposed Bayou Village
Development Project. (DEDC)

4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to give comments at this time, lasting not longer than 3
minutes. Comments may be general in nature or may address a specific agenda item, and
should be directed at the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. Any
speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her
remaining time and shall be seated. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, The City
Council may not deliberate.

5.

CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one
motion. There will not be a separate discussion on these items unless a Council member
requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and discussed after
the consent agenda.
5.A

Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from City Council's Special
Meeting held on July 14th, 2026.

5.B

Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from City Council's Regular

Meeting held on July 14th, 2026.
6.

OLD BUSINESS
6.A

7.

8.

9.

ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action regarding
adoption of an ordinance to regulate battery energy storage systems within the City.
(Townsend)

NEW BUSINESS
7.A

ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action to adopt an
ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to bar the issuance of
permits to any person or property that owes a delinquent debt to the City. (Edmonds)

7.C

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action to approve
a resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the
Texas Department of Public Safety for the City to use DPS’s Texas Conviction
Reporting interface. (Municipal Court)

7.D

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action to approve
a resolution authorizing the execution of a Supplemental Agreement to the Multiple
Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of
automated license plate recognition cameras in Tx-DOT rights-of-way. (Police
Department)

7.E

Discussion and possible action regarding Board and Commission application
requirements, vetting procedures, and application expiration timelines. (Edmonds)

7.F

Discussion and possible action on the reallocation of Economic Development
Corporation (DEDC) funds. (Shrader)

7.G

Discussion and possible action of a proposed regional stormwater detention facility.
(Magliolo)

EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)
8.A

Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

8.B

Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Real Property
Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

ACTION ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)
9.A

Texas Government Code Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
Consideration and possible action regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney
to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

9.B

Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Real Property

Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of
real property.
10.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

11.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
This is to certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall
of the City of Dickinson, Texas, on or before the 22nd day of July, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. as well as
the City's public internet webpage, www.dickinsontexas.gov and was posted in accordance
with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code.

The City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed
session on any of the items listed above should the need arise and if applicable pursuant
to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: 551.071
Consultations with Attorney, 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073
Deliberations about Gifts and Donations, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076
Deliberations about Security Devices, and 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.

_______________________________________
Claude Oliver, City Secretary

NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible
and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive
services must be made at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office
at 281-337-6217 or by email at [email protected].

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
3.A

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Council Comments

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
3.B

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

City Manager Update

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
3.C

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Presentation by Collaborate Development regarding the proposed Bayou
Village Development Project. (DEDC)

BACKGROUND:

Presentation regarding proposed development in the City of Dickinson.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
5.A

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from City
Council's Special Meeting held on July 14th, 2026.

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:

• city-council_minutes_ 7.14.26 Special Meeting.pdf

FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

MINUTES
City of Dickinson
CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
July 14, 2026
The Dickinson City Council met in a duly called and announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 , at 6:00
PM. Council Chambers 4403 State Highway 3 Dickinson, TX 77539 The presiding member and a
quorum of the City Council were present at the physical location shown above. The meeting was held
for the purpose of considering the following items:
ITEM 1.)

CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
Councilmembers present were as follows: Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D
Edmonds, Dawn A King, Joe Wilburn.

ITEM 2.)

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to give comments at this item, lasting not longer than 3
minutes. Comments may be general in nature or may address a specific agenda item, and
should be directed at the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. Any
speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her
remaining time and shall be seated. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
The City Council may not deliberate.

None
ITEM 3.)

BUDGET WORKSHOP
3.A

Presentation and discussion concerning the FY2026-2027 Budget for the City of
Dickinson.

City Manager and staff presented an overview of the proposed FY 2026-2027
budget and discussed the City's current financial outlook.
General Fund Overview
Proposed General Fund revenues: $17.693 million
Proposed General Fund expenditures: $18.520 million
Projected General Fund deficit: approximately $826,000
Staff noted the deficit was reduced from approximately $1.5 million through
preliminary budget adjustments.
Revenue Discussion
Staff reviewed the City's sales tax structure and explained that sales tax revenues
are distributed among:
General Fund
Street Maintenance Fund
Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Dickinson Development Management District (DMD)
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Staff reported that sales tax revenues have declined and the proposed budget
reflects a conservative sales tax estimate approximately $1.4 million less than the
prior year.
Property tax revenue projections were not yet finalized pending receipt of the
certified tax roll.
Budget Process and Workshop Schedule
Staff recommended additional budget workshops and discussed the possibility of
scheduling a budget retreat to allow for more detailed review of all City funds and
operations.
Council feedback from workshops will be incorporated into future budget
revisions.
Departmental Budget Reviews
Administration Department
Proposed budget: $1.6 million
Discussion included:
Proposed Administrative Assistant/Receptionist position.
Proposed Custodian position.
Staffing needs and operational priorities.
Staff noted reductions already made to:
Employee events
Council meals
Certain training and discretionary expenditures
Council Discussion
Council reviewed travel and conference expenditures for elected officials.
Several members discussed reducing travel-related expenses and combining
separate travel budget line items for the Mayor and Council.
Staff agreed to review and consolidate budget categories where appropriate.
Finance Department
Proposed budget: $419,000
Staff reviewed training, dues, subscriptions, and operational expenditures.
Council discussed potential reductions in dues, subscriptions, and book purchases
based on historical spending trends.
Information Technology (IT)
Proposed budget: $962,000
Staff reported:
IT supports approximately 29 software vendors and services.
Ongoing efforts have reduced software and communications costs.
Unused licenses and services have been eliminated.
Council commended staff for identifying budget savings and reducing IT-related
expenditures.
Community Development
Proposed budget: $1.058 million
Staff reviewed:
Code enforcement activities.
Demolition program funding.
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Force mowing expenditures.
DMD contributions toward demolition and force mowing efforts.
Staff reported recent progress on demolition projects and code compliance
activities.
Council Discussion
Demolition funding levels and project timelines.
Recovery of demolition costs through liens and collections.
Future consideration of standing contracts or competitive solicitations for
demolition services.
Fuel costs, take-home vehicles, and associated operational expenses.
Municipal Court
Proposed budget: $424,000
Staff reviewed:
Municipal Judge contract costs.
Court operations.
Declining court fine and fee revenues.
Council discussed adjusting the Municipal Judge contract budget based on
anticipated hearing activity.
Fire Marshal
Proposed budget: $124,000
Staff reviewed fire prevention, public education, and community outreach
activities.
Council discussed merging certain public relations and fire prevention budget
categories for administrative simplicity.
General Council Discussion
Council members discussed:
Long-term financial sustainability.
Personnel costs and staffing levels.
Economic development funding and sales tax allocations.
Potential future service reductions if revenues do not improve.
The importance of employee and elected official training.
Opportunities for additional budget efficiencies across departments.
No formal action was taken.
ITEM 4.)

ADJOURNMENT

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PASSED APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 2026.

___________________________
Travis Magliolo, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Claude Oliver, City Secretary

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Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
5.B

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from City
Council's Regular Meeting held on July 14th, 2026.

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:

• city-council_minutes_7.14.26 Regular Meeting.pdf

FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

MINUTES
City of Dickinson
CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 14, 2026
The Dickinson City Council met in a duly called and announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 , at 7:00
PM. Council Chambers 4403 State Highway 3 Dickinson, TX 77539 The meeting was held for the
purpose of considering the following items:
ITEM 1.)

CALL TO ORDER AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
Councilmembers present were as follows: Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D
Edmonds, Dawn A King, Joe Wilburn.

ITEM 2.)

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Schrader delivered the invocation, Mayor Magliolo led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Unites States and Texas flags.

ITEM 3.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS Announcements concerning items of
community interest. No action will be taken or discussed. Councilmember comments
regarding items of community interest in accordance with Texas Government Code
section 551.0415.
3.A

Council Comments
Council Member King welcomed attendees and thanked residents for participating
in Fourth of July events.
Council Member Shrader welcomed attendees and encouraged productive
discussion.
Council Member Wilburn advised residents that participation in proposed zoning
map changes is voluntary and encouraged contacting Planning and Zoning with
questions.
Council Member Edmonds expressed condolences to the family of Joan Melrose
and recognized her contributions to the Dickinson Historical Society.
Mayor Magliolo announced that he had passed the Certified Financial Planner
(CFP) examination. He also introduced Alex, Managing Partner in Training for
Crunch Fitness. She discussed: The company's desire to partner with the City of
Dickinson. Existing discounted membership opportunities for city employees.
Community outreach initiatives and wellness programs. Available discounted
membership rates and waived enrollment and annual fees for participants.

3.B

City Manager Update
City Manager Chaise Carey reported:
Staff is actively preparing the FY 2026-2027 budget.

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The General Fund currently reflects an estimated deficit of approximately
$827,000, which staff is working to eliminate before budget adoption.
Mandatory cybersecurity and artificial intelligence security training remains
outstanding for some staff, council members, and board members.
A draft Master Drainage Plan containing approximately 11 to 12 projects and an
estimated $100-$150 million in drainage improvements will be presented to
Council in a future meeting.
Staff will pursue funding opportunities following Council approval of the
drainage plan.
Hughes Road Drainage Project Update
Assistant City Manager Matt Maggiolino provided an update:
Project is approximately 90% complete.
Completion remains targeted for the end of September 2026, with cleanup
continuing into October.
Weather-related delays may impact paving schedules.
Asphalt improvements on Hughes Road are expected to be substantially
completed before the start of the school year.
Traffic impacts on Highway 3 are expected to increase temporarily as box culvert
installation progresses.
Residents will be informed of significant traffic impacts through city
communication channels.
Police Department Recognition
Police Chief Berezin presented recognition for Officer Trey Garza:
Officer Garza successfully completed requirements to join the Galveston County
Dive Team.
Representatives from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Dive Team
recognized the accomplishment.
Officer Garza was formally pinned and recognized for completing basic dive team
certification requirements.

ITEM 4.)

ITEM 5.)

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public are invited to give comments at this time, lasting not longer
than 3 minutes. Comments may be general in nature or may address a specific agenda
item, and should be directed at the entire Council, not individual members of Council
or staff. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language
shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated. In compliance with the
Texas Open Meetings Act, The City Council may not deliberate.
None
CONSENT AGENDA The following items are considered routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion on these items
unless a Council member requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and discussed after the consent agenda.
Kevin D Edmonds motioned to Approve , and Scott E Shrader seconded the motion.
VOTE:
5 AYES (Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A King, Joe
Wilburn)

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0 NAYS
MOTION PASSED
5.A
ITEM 6.)

Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes from City Council's
Regular Meeting held on June 23rd, 2026.

OLD BUSINESS
6.A

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action to
award a contract to Municap, Inc., for management and administration services
for public improvement districts within the City of Dickinson and authorize
execution of a contract for same. (Administration)
Kevin D Edmonds motioned to Approve , and Dawn A King seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
5 AYES (Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A
King, Joe Wilburn)
0 NAYS
MOTION PASSED

6.B

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action to
adopt a Resolution approving an infrastructure improvement project by the
Dickinson Economic Development Corporation to promote or develop a new or
expanded business enterprise in the City of Dickinson. (DEDC)

Public comment was received from EDC Board Member Lindsay Reyes, who
spoke in support of the project and its alignment with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Council discussed:
Land valuation.
Infrastructure and road construction costs.
Detention and drainage considerations.
Development timelines and overall project feasibility.
Travis Magliolo motioned to suspend rules, and no one seconded the motion.
VOTE:
AYES
0 NAYS
MOTION FAILED
Kevin D Edmonds motioned to Approve for discussion, and Dawn A King
seconded the motion.

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Dawn A King motioned to Deny , and Joe Wilburn seconded the motion.
VOTE:
4 AYES (Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A King, Joe Wilburn)
1 NAYS (Travis Magliolo)
MOTION PASSED
6.C

Consideration and possible action on the appointment of one regular member and
two alternate members to the Board of Adjustment. (Administration)
Council considered the appointment of one regular member.

Kevin D Edmonds motioned to Appoint Jeffrey Young for Regular Board
Member, and Dawn A King seconded the motion.
VOTE:
5 AYES (Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A
King, Joe Wilburn)
0 NAYS
MOTION PASSED
ITEM 7.)

NEW BUSINESS
7.A

ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action
regarding adoption of an ordinance to regulate battery energy storage systems
within the City. (Townsend)

Council postponed consideration of the Ordinance until Council Member
Townsend could be present.
Scott E Shrader motioned to Postpone , and Joe Wilburn seconded the motion.
VOTE:
5 AYES (Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A
King, Joe Wilburn)
0 NAYS
MOTION PASSED
7.B

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action to
approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager or Designee to enter into a multiple use agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation allowing the installation and
operation of automated license plate recognition cameras in Texas Department of
Transportation Rights-Of-Way. (Police Department)
Police Chief Berezin explained that the agreement would allow relocation of
existing Flock Safety cameras from City right-of-way to TxDOT right-of-way
locations.
Kevin D Edmonds motioned to Approve , and Dawn A King seconded the
motion.

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VOTE:
5 AYES (Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A
King, Joe Wilburn)
0 NAYS
MOTION PASSED
ITEM 8.)

ITEM 9.)

EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)
Council entered Executive Session 8:21PM
8.A

Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

8.B

Texas Government Code Section 551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.
(1) Deliberations regarding commercial or financial info1mation that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or
(2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by Subdivision (l)

8.C

Texas Government Code Section 551.072 - Real Property
Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

ACTION ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION(S)
Council reconvened in open session at 8:44PM

9.A

Texas Government Code Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
Consideration and possible action regarding a matter in which the duty of the
attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open
Meetings Act.
Kevin D Edmonds motioned to Authorize engagement of Denton Navarro
Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. to represent the City of Dickinson in the
appeal filed by Harbor Playhouse, Inc., and Scott E Shrader seconded the motion.
VOTE:
5 AYES (Travis Magliolo, Scott E Shrader, Kevin D Edmonds, Dawn A
King, Joe Wilburn)
0 NAYS
MOTION PASSED

9.B

Texas Government Code Section 551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.
(1) Consideration and possible action regarding commercial or financial

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information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect
that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is
conducting economic development negotiations; or
(2) Consideration and possible action regarding the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1).
9.C

Texas Government Code Section 551.072 - Real Property
Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property.

ITEM 10.)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council requested future discussion regarding:
Board and commission application requirements, vetting procedures, and application
expiration timelines. (Edmonds)
Reallocation of Economic Development Corporation (EDC) funds. (Shrader)
Scheduling of a joint meeting involving Planning and Zoning and City Council. (Mayor)

ITEM 11.)

ADJOURNMENT

PASSED APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 2026.

___________________________
Travis Magliolo, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Claude Oliver, City Secretary

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Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
6.A

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action
regarding adoption of an ordinance to regulate battery energy storage
systems within the City. (Townsend)

BACKGROUND:

Presentation of an ordinance to regulate battery energy storage systems.
Council directed staff to draft an Ordinance for the City of Dickinson.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:

• BESS Ordinance.pdf

FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

ORDINANCE NO. XXX-2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-11.3, ENTITLED
“PUBLIC AND CIVIC USE CATEGORIES,” SECTION 18-14, ENTITLED
“CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS,” AND SECTION 18-50, ENTITLED
“DEFINITIONS,” OF CHAPTER 18, ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE, TO ADOPT REGULATIONS RELATED TO BATTERY ENERGY
STORAGE SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PUBLICATION,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS,
as follows:
Section 1. That Section 18-11.3, entitled “Public and Civic Use Categories,” of Chapter
18, entitled “Unified Development Code,” is AMENDED to amend Table 18-11.3.-9 to add
Battery Energy Storage Systems to the list of Major Utilities.
Section 2. That Section 12-14, entitled “Conditional Use Standards,” of Chapter 18,
entitled “Unified Development Code,” is AMENDED to add a new Subsection 18-14 (e) (2), as
shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 3. Section 12-50, entitled “Definitions,” of Chapter 18, entitled “Unified
Development Code,” is AMENDED to add the following definitions:
Battery means an electrochemical device designed to store electrical energy for
future use.
Battery Analytics Software means a cloud-based software solution using energy
storage system raw data collected by the battery management system and applies
physics-based algorithms to offer immediate and predictive detection of thermal
runaway and its associated root causes.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) means one or more batteries assembled
together into a system designed to store electrical energy received from the
electrical grid during periods of low electricity demand in order to supply electrical
energy back to the grid when additional electricity is needed during periods of high
electricity demand.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance
is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by any court of
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competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision
and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
but only to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. It is the intent of the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified in the City's official Code of Ordinances as provided
hereinabove.
Section 7. The City Secretary shall cause this Ordinance, or its caption, to be published in
the official newspaper of the City of Dickinson, upon passage of such Ordinance. The Ordinance
shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED on first reading on ____________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED on second reading on ____________________.

___________________________________
TRAVIS MAGLIOLO
Mayor

ATTEST:
___________________________________
CLAUDE ALLEN OLIVER
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
NGHIEM V. DOAN
City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A
Section 18-14 (e) (2) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
a. Classification. BESS facilities shall be classified as a “Major Utility” and subject to the
requirements in this subsection in addition to all other regulations applicable to major utilities.
b. Conditional Use Permit Application Requirements.
i. Application Fee: A $5,000 fee is due at time of application submittal in
addition to the standard Conditional Use Permit application fees.
ii. CUP application contents.
(A) Site plan indicating the distance between battery containers and
distance from all adjacent property lines and structures;
(B) Landscaping and screening plan;
(C) Elevations and renderings/illustrations;
(D) Hazard mitigation analysis;
(E) Plume modeling as herein required;
(F)
Water flow analysis approved by the Dickinson Water Control and
Improvement District that confirms sufficient water infrastructure and
supply to support the firefighting demands in the event of an emergency.
(G) Fire management plan that provides for containment of firefighting
water; and
(H) Such other information as the city deems reasonably necessary
to administer this division.
c. Site Reviews and Inspections.
i. The City will contract with a 3rd party expert to review all BESS sites for
compliance with applicable life/safety requirements. The 3rd party expert
will produce a report addressing the following for each proposed site:
(A) General Safety Analysis of the proposed site;
(B) Compliance with applicable standard codes and regulations;
(C) Review of building permit;
(D) Results of inspections conducted during construction and a final
inspection performed prior to operations commencing; and
(E) Any other matters requested by the City.
ii.
The applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred to obtain the
report from the third-party expert, prior to consideration of the CUP
application by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
d. Fire and life safety.
i. BESS facilities shall comply with applicable standard codes and
regulations, including but not limited to, the following fire codes and
regulations, as amended and updated:
(A) 2018 IFC and the listed NFPA references within the IFC.
(B) NFPA 855 (2023): Standard for the Installation of Stationary
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Energy Storage Systems.
ii.
iii.

iv.
v.

vi.

Every BESS facility shall have installed and maintained in proper working
order at all times, an air monitoring system for detection of harmful vapors
or gases.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a BESS facility, the
owner or operator shall provide the fire department with all equipment
necessary to monitor and test the air and water for any hazards at these sites
during emergencies.
The owner or operator of a BESS facility shall make available, at no cost, to
the fire department and mutual aid agencies annual training for emergency
response and hazard mitigation at a BESS facility.
Upon request of the Fire Marshal, the owner or operator of a BESS facility
shall provide to the fire department, at no cost, all specialized equipment
and gear necessary for members of such fire department to provide
emergency response and hazard mitigation at that BESS facility.
All BESS facilities shall have a redundant 24/7 site monitoring system to
detect and provide warning of conditions indicating risk of thermal
runaway. Such system shall be subject to the following requirements:
The system shall have detectors for temperature, gases, and smoke
(A)
installed.
(B)
System alerts and detection warnings of a potential thermal
runaway, smoke detector activation, or gas detector activation shall be sent
to local emergency services (Fire and Police Departments), site and remote
operators, and owners.
(C)
Alerts and detections of a potential thermal runaway, smoke
detector activation, or gas detector activation shall trigger BESS unit
shutdown and exhaust fan initiation at a minimum.
(D)
All critical safety systems and remote monitoring systems shall have
a secondary source of power in the event of a power failure.
(E)
(F)
For additional safety and redundancy of a commercial energy
storage system (ESS) installation, a Battery Analytics software system shall
be required to monitor the data produced by the Battery Management System
(BMS). Indications of a potential failure shall be immediately transmitted to
the energy storage system operator and to the fire department.

e. Emergency response.
i.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a BESS facility, the
owner or operator shall obtain the city’s approval of an Emergency
Response Plan that contains the following:
(A)
Procedures for safe shutdown, de-energizing, or isolation of
equipment and systems under emergency conditions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, release of liquids or vapors, damage to critical moving
parts, and personal injuries, and for safe start-up following cessation of
emergency conditions.
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(B)
Procedures for safe removal of BESS equipment damaged in a fire
or other emergency event.
(C)
The requirement that upon any emergency response reaching a
duration of twelve (12) hours, engagement by the BESS owner or operator
of a third-party hazardous materials company to respond to monitor and
mitigate any release of hazardous materials until the conclusion of the
event.
(D)
Procedures for inspection and testing of associated alarms,
interlocks, and controls.
(E)
Procedures for response to notifications from the Battery Energy
Storage Management System, when provided, that could signify potentially
dangerous conditions, including shutting down equipment, summoning
service and repair personnel, and providing agreed upon notification to fire
department personnel for potentially hazardous conditions in the event of a
system failure.
(F)
Preparation for natural disasters and/or extreme environmental
conditions such as high ambient temperatures and/or humidity, including
how flooding or brackish water would affect the BESS devices if
compromised and emergency procedures for mitigating the negative effects
of such events.
(G)
A plan showing the capability of providing battery backup power
for as long as it takes for a permanent (generator) power source to be put in
place, detailing emergency backup power will be maintained until normal
power is restored, especially during a natural disaster.
(H)
A firm commitment to reimburse the city all costs associated with
responding to any incident at the BESS facility.
f. Listing and Testing of Site. The following standards are applicable to the listing and
full-scale testing of stationary energy storage systems. The City may accept battery
systems listed and tested to later editions of these standards when necessary to address
evolving standards applicable to a rapidly developing technology.
i.

All stationary energy storage systems shall be tested and listed by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory to the following standards:
(A) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1741, entitled “Inverters,
Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use
with Distributed Energy Resources;”
(B) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1973, entitled “Batteries
for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary
Applications”;
(C) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 9540, entitled “Energy
Storage Systems and Equipment”; and
(D) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1642, entitled “Standard
for Lithium Batteries.”
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ii.

Full-scale testing. Stationary energy storage systems shall be tested to
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Test Method 9540A, entitled “Safety Test
Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery
Energy Storage Systems,” or other approved standard or test data; and shall
be subjected to a large-scale destructive fire test of a complete BESS.
g. Supervision of Site. A stationary energy storage system shall be operated and
maintained under the general supervision of a technical expert held to the following
standards:
i. Be trained and knowledgeable in the installation, maintenance, and
operation of the battery system, such as a person engaged in the design or
installation of such systems;
ii. Possess the manufacturer’s installation and operating specifications for each
battery system and any associated fire protection systems;
iii. Required to immediately report any emergency condition affecting a battery
system to the Fire Department; and
iv.
Provide technical assistance about the stationary energy storage system
installation to the Department and, in coordination with the energy storage
management system monitoring facility, identify a subject matter expert
(such as a representative of the manufacturer) who can provide technical
assistance about the battery’s design and performance in the event of an
emergency condition affecting the battery system.
h. Insurance. The owner or operator of the BESS facility shall provide and maintain a
policy of commercial liability insurance, as evidenced by a certificate of insurance,
acceptable to the city manager, and naming the city as an Additional Insured.
i. Decommissioning.
i.

Upon the ceasing of operations or the end of life of the facility, whichever
comes first, the site shall be decommissioned based on the following
criteria:
(A)
The owner/operator shall notify the city, the Fire Chief, and the Fire
Marshal before any work is started;
(B)
All above and below ground features (i.e. containers, underground
utilities, foundations, gravel, etc.) shall be removed from the site with the
exception of the drainage improvements and access road. The site shall be
returned to its natural pre-construction ground state;
(C)
All material removed from the site shall be disposed, reused, and
recycled in accordance with state and federal requirements; and
(D)
Any adverse substances that may have entered the ground during the
course of operations shall be removed from the property and properly
disposed of.

ii.

The owner of a BESS facility shall provide to the city, before a certificate
of occupancy may be issued, a Decommissioning Bond, with the owner as
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the Principal and the City as oblige, which shall become effective on or
before the beginning of operations at the site and shall remain in force until
the property is fully decommissioned. The amount shall be based on a
Professional Engineer’s signed and sealed estimate of current costs to
decommission the site, at build-out, with an adjusted inflation rate based on
the average CPI over the last 10 years from the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
j. On-site Signage. The operator of the BESS site shall post in a conspicuous
location at all entrances to the facility signage meeting the following criteria:
i.
Reflective and weatherproof and shall be placed at all entrance gates
to the facility, as well as on the entrance to any buildings that may house
any components of the BESS;
ii.
Lettering shall be a minimum letter height of 3/8” permanently
affixed;
iii.
The sign shall display the following information:
(A)
24/7 Contact Information;
(B)
Types of battery technology utilized by the BESS;
(C)
Any special hazards associated with the BESS;
(D)
Type of suppression system installed;
(E)
Disconnect and other emergency shutoff information; and
(F)
Command Center location.
iv.
The sign shall be inspected annually to ensure its structural integrity
and to determine if any additional information is required.
k. Plume Modeling. To determine the potential toxic risk to those in proximity to
the BESS, including responding firefighters, a plume analysis shall be performed.
The plume analysis shall utilize appropriate modeling to evaluate worst-case
scenarios with varying weather conditions and toxic gas release rates. The plume
study shall address toxicity hazards based on toxic gases expected to be released
based on gas composition measurements from the cell and module level testing
pursuant to UL9540A or other testing. The plume analysis shall include battery
failures with both flaming and non-flaming scenarios. These scenarios should be
based on results from relevant tests such as UL 9540A tests and include modeling
of a full propagation event involving an entire BESS enclosure. The modeling of
multiple BESS enclosure failures shall not be required except where testing or
analysis indicates that this is to be reasonably expected. Model assumptions,
techniques, results, and a summary document shall be provided in a report. The
plume study shall be conducted by a qualified firm with experience in plume
modeling for battery energy storage systems.
l. Transfer of Ownership. The owner shall provide written notification to the City
at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in ownership of a BESS facility. A
change in ownership includes any kind of assignment, sale, lease, transfer, or other
conveyance of ownership or operating control of the owner, the BESS facility, or
any portion thereof.
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Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
7.A

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

ORDINANCE NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action
to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City’s Code of Ordinances
to bar the issuance of permits to any person or property that owes a
delinquent debt to the City. (Edmonds)

BACKGROUND:

Ordinance created at the request of Council member.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:

• Ordinance - No Permits for Debtors.pdf

FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

ORDINANCE NO. XXX-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, TO AMEND
CHAPTER 5, BUILDINGS, OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 5-23, ENTITLED “CONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION,” AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 5-24, TO BE
ENTITLED
“INELIGIBILITY
FOR
PERMITS”;
PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
THAT:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON, TEXAS

Section 1. Chapter 5 of Dickinson’s Code of Ordinances, entitled Buildings, is hereby
AMENDED to amend Section 5-23, entitled “Contractor Registration” to read as follows
(additions, deletions):
Section 5-23. Contractor registration.
(a) Registration required. All persons, firms, and corporations performing construction,
installation or repair work on buildings, structures, trades systems, or any other
improvements or demolition shall, prior to engaging in any such work in the city, satisfy
all requirements of this section to register as a contractor, including submitting complete a
written application in a form provided by the community development department of the
city along all other documentation herein required.
(b) Insurance or bond required.
(1) All persons, firms, and corporations performing construction, installation, or repair
work on buildings, structures, trades systems, or any other improvements or demolition
shall file with the city's community development as part of his or her contractor
registration application proof of either: (1) a license and permit bond in the amount of
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or ten (10) percent of the project amount, whichever
is greater; or (2) general liability insurance in the following amounts:
a. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence and six hundred
thousand dollars ($600,000.00) aggregate combined for property damage and
bodily injury;
b. Three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) aggregate for products and
completed operations.
(2) Requirements for license and permit bond. In the event a contractor decides to submit
a license and permit bond, the bond required by this subsection shall be written by an
accredited company licensed to do business in the state and shall be required for each
permitted project. The bond shall be made for the benefit of the city and any person
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dealing with the contractor and conditions upon which the contractor shall faithfully
perform the duties and comply with the ordinances of the city pertaining to the license
or permit applied for. The bond shall contain a provision that obliges the insurance
company(ies) issuing such bond(s) to notify the city, in writing, of any material
alteration or substantial reduction in the coverage of the bond, or any cancellation, at
least thirty (30) days prior thereto.
(3) Requirements for insurance. In the event a contractor decides to submit proof of general
liability insurance, the insurance required by this subsection shall be written by an
accredited company licensed to do business in the state. Contractor shall file with the
city's community development department certificate(s) of insurance evidencing the
required coverage and endorsements and, upon request, a certified duplicate original of
any required policy. The certificate(s) shall reflect the city as an additional insured and
contain a provision that obligates the insurance company(ies) issuing such policy(ies)
to notify the city in writing of any material alteration or substantial reduction of policy
limits or any cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior thereto.
(c) Registration fee. All persons, firms, and corporations performing construction, installation,
or repair work on buildings, structures, trades systems, or any other improvements or
demolition shall register with the city's community development department and shall pay
an annual registration fee which shall be set from time to time by the city council and kept
of record in the offices of the city secretary.
(d) Work by homeowner. Except as required by law, nothing in this article shall be construed
to prevent any person from performing construction, installation or repair work, or any
other improvements or demolition in or on the property where he or she resides and which
he or she maintains as a homestead. Such homeowner shall not be required to register or
show proof of liability insurance but shall otherwise conform to all other requirements of
the article, including obtaining all required permits prior to commencing any work.
Section 2. Chapter 5 of Dickinson’s Code of Ordinances, entitled Buildings, is hereby
AMENDED to adopt a new Section 5-24, to be entitled “Ineligibility for Permits” to read as
follows (additions, deletions):
Section 5-24. Ineligibility for permits.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the codes adopted by this article, no permit of any type
whatsoever may be approved or issued:
(a)
to an applicant who is delinquent on any debt owed to the city, including but not limited to
delinquent fees, fines, penalties, assessments, or any other obligation owed to the city;
(b)
for work at a property owned, wholly or in part, by any person who is delinquent on any
debt owed to the city, including but not limited to delinquent fees, fines, penalties, assessments, or
any other obligation owed to the city; or

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(c)

for work at a property that has any lien against it filed by or on behalf of the city.

Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance
is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith are,
to the extent of such inconsistency or conflicts, hereby repealed.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.

PASSED on first reading on ____________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED on second reading on ____________________.

___________________________________
TRAVIS MAGLIOLO
Mayor

ATTEST:
___________________________________
CLAUDE ALLEN OLIVER
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
NGHIEM V. DOAN
City Attorney

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Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
7.C

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action
to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal
Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the
City to use DPS’s Texas Conviction Reporting interface. (Municipal Court)

BACKGROUND:

Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division implementation
of the web-based site for electronically reporting convictions. The new
Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) interface eliminates paper processes
and the current electronic file submission process.
Effective January 1st, 2027, all final convictions sent to the Department for
processing must be submitted via TXCR. The submission of final
convictions via the portal requires that a TXCR Interlocal Cooperation
Contract be completed and submitted to the Department before using the
new TXCR interface.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:

• Resolution - Interlocal with DPS for Texas Conviction Reporting.pdf
• Inter Local with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.pdf

FUNDING ISSUES:

Not applicable - no dollars are being spent or received.

FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DICKINSON, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY FOR DICKINSON TO UTILIZE THE TEXAS CONVICTION
REPORTING INTERFACE; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION
OF PREAMBLE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION CONTRACT BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code,
authorizes governmental entities to contract with each other to perform government functions and
services under the terms thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has before it a proposed Interlocal Cooperation Contract,
(the “ICC”), between the City of Dickinson, Texas (the “City”) and the Texas Department of
Public Safety (“DPS”) for the City to access and utilize DPS’s new Texas Conviction Reporting
interface, a copy of which ICC is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the ICC and all related matters, the
City Council finds that the City’s best interests are served and desires to approve the terms and
conditions of the ICC and to authorize the City Manager to execute the ICC on behalf of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1.
The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 2.
The City Council, after review of the terms and conditions thereof, hereby
approves the attached Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the City of Dickinson, Texas, and
the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Section 3.
The City Council therefore authorizes the City Manager to execute, on
behalf of the City, the ICC with DPS and all other documents necessary and appropriate to achieve
the City Council’s desire as stated herein.
Section 4.

This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.

DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this the _____ day of July 2026.
_______________________________
TRAVIS MAGLIOLO
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
CLAUDE A. OLIVER
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
___________________________________
NGHIEM V. DOAN
City Attorney

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
7.D

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

RESOLUTION NUMBER XXX-2026 - Consideration and possible action
to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Supplemental
Agreement to the Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for the installation of automated license plate recognition
cameras in Tx-DOT rights-of-way. (Police Department)

BACKGROUND:

This is an additional form that TXDOT is requesting for the FLOCK Camera
relocation project that was approved by Council on 7/14/26.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:

• Resolution - Supplemental MUA for Flock Camera Relocation to TXDOT
ROW.pdf
• MUA Supplemental Agreement.pdf

FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:

N/A
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

RESOLUTION NO. XXX-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DICKINSON,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
A SUPPLEMENTAL MULTIPLE USE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERAS
IN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHTS-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, at its July 14, 2026, meeting the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas (the
“City”), authorized a Multiple Use Agreement (“MUA”) with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) to allow the placement of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras in various
TxDOT rights-of-way in the City; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT has requested a supplement to the MUA to confirm the City’s law
enforcement purposes in the placement of the authorized ALPR cameras, which the City Council wishes to
approve; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF DICKINSON, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are hereby found to be
true and correct and are incorporated herein for all purposes.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Supplemental Agreement, attached
hereto as Exhibit A, to the Multiple Use Agreement for the installation and operation of ALPR cameras in
TxDOT rights-of-way. The City Manager is further authorized to execute all other documents necessary
and appropriate to achieve the City Council’s desire as stated herein.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Dickinson, Texas, on the 14th day of July
2026.
APPROVED
____________________________________
TRAVIS MAGLIOLO,
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
CLAUDE A. OLIVER,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
NGHIEM V. DOAN,
City Attorney

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO MULTIPLE USE AGREEMENT ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF LPR
CAMERAS WITHIN THE HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY

STATE OF TEXAS

§

COUNTY OF TRAVIS

§

THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT to the Multiple Use Agreement “Agreement”, dated July 14,
2026 allowing installation of LPR cameras within the highway right of way is entered by and through the
Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as “TxDOT”, and the City of Dickinson,
Texas, Police Department hereinafter referred to a “The DPD” and sets forth the additional terms
and conditions for the installation and use of License Plate Reader cameras “LPR cameras” within the
highway right of way.
The DPD agrees to the following supplemental terms and conditions:
A. VALIDATION OF LEGITIMATE LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSE
1. The DPD certifies that it has completed TxDPS’s verification process by providing all
necessary information required for TxDPS to verify whether The DPD has a legitimate law
enforcement purpose for the use of LPR cameras within the highway right of way.
2. The DPD further certifies that TxDPS has provided The DPD with a validation letter
verifying and approving The DPD ’s use of LPR cameras within the highway right of way as
for a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The DPD shall provide TxDOT a copy of the
validation letter, which is to be attached to this Supplemental Agreement and further
attached to the Agreement.
B. DATA USAGE, SHARING, AND STORAGE
1. “TxDPS LPR System” shall be defined as a system and/or network of LPR cameras installed on
the highway right of way, consisting of data captured by TxDPS LPR cameras and data
captured by any participating local, state, and federal agencies, if any, that is maintained,
operated, and managed by TxDPS.
2. “LPR data” shall be defined as any and all information, including but not limited to, all images,
locations, dates, and times, captured by LPR cameras operated, maintained, and installed
within the highway right of way by The DPD In the event The DPD ’s LPR cameras are made
part of TxDPS’s LPR System “LPR data” shall also be defined to include all information,
including but not limited to, all images, locations, dates, and times, captured by cameras
installed, operated, and maintained by TxDPS, and/or other criminal justice or law
enforcement agencies cooperating with the TxDPS LPR System.
3. All LPR data shall be owned, maintained, and stored by The DPD or if the LPR cameras are
part of the TxDPS LPR System, by TxDPS or a criminal justice or law enforcement agency
cooperating with the TxDPS LPR System.

4. LPR data shall only be accessed, used, published, exchanged, or otherwise transferred by and
to law enforcement or criminal justice personnel and strictly for law enforcement purposes.
LPR data shall not be accessed by, used, sold, published, exchanged, or otherwise transferred
to any commercial or private entity or individual for any reason. If LPR data is currently, or
later discovered to be, accessible by commercial or private entities or individuals, access to
such entities or individuals shall be immediately terminated. If such accessibility is not
immediately terminated TxDOT may, at its sole discretion, require the immediate removal of
the LPR cameras from the highway right of way and terminate the Agreement.
5. The use, sharing, and storage of LPR data shall comply with all applicable local, state, and
federal laws and regulations.
C. COMPLIANCE WITH SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS
1. The DPD shall comply with the terms and conditions of this Supplemental Agreement.
2. The DPD shall require any vendor it employs to assist in the operation and maintenance of
its LPR cameras to comply with the terms and conditions of this Supplemental Agreement, as
well as all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
3. The DPD shall, upon request, certify compliance with the terms and conditions of this
Supplemental Agreement, and provide any and all information requested by TxDOT to ensure
compliance with this Supplemental Agreement at no cost to TxDOT.
4. The DPD acknowledges and agrees that any violation of the above terms and conditions
may, at the sole discretion of TxDOT, result in the termination of the Agreement, and if
terminated, the removal of all LPR cameras from within the highway right of way at the
expense of The DPD
D. RESPONSIBILITY
1. The DPD acknowledges that TxDOT does not have access to any LPR data. The DPD
acknowledges and agrees that The DPD is individually responsible for obligations required
under the Texas Public Records Act for requests made seeking LPR data.
2. The DPD acknowledges that it has, and agrees to assume, full responsibility regarding the
installation and use of its LPR cameras on the highway right of way, including, but not limited
to, any and all responsibility pertaining to the use, storage, and release of LPR data collected
by the LPR cameras and/or System authorized by this agreement.
Any person executing this Supplemental Agreement in a representative capacity hereby warrants that
he/she is duly authorized to do so.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Agreement to be executed
in duplicate. The Supplemental Agreement becomes effective when fully executed by both parties.

Texas Department of Transportation
By: ________________________________________
Title: Maintenance Division Director
Printed Name: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________________

City of Dickinson, Texas
By: _________________________________________
Title: ___City Manager_________________________
Printed Name: __Chaise Cary

_______________

Date: _______________________________________

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
7.E

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Discussion and possible action regarding Board and Commission application
requirements, vetting procedures, and application expiration timelines.
(Edmonds)

BACKGROUND:

Requested discussion item from Council member in order to streamline the
application process for Boards and Commissions.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
7.F

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Discussion and possible action on the reallocation of Economic
Development Corporation (DEDC) funds. (Shrader)

BACKGROUND:

Requested discussion from Council member.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
7.G

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Discussion and possible action of a proposed regional stormwater detention
facility. (Magliolo)

BACKGROUND:

Discussion concerning regional stormwater detention facility location and
acquisition.

RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Kimberly Waller

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
8.A

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to
the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings
Act.

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
8.B

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Real Property
Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property.

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Kimberly Waller

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
9.A

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Texas Government Code Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
Consideration and possible action regarding a matter in which the duty of
the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the
Open Meetings Act.

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Claude Oliver

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER

Dickinson City Council
Agenda Item Data Sheet
9.B

MEETING DATE:

July 28, 2026

TOPIC:

Texas Government Code Section 551.072- Real Property
Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property.

BACKGROUND:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
FUNDING ISSUES:
FINANCE VERIFICATION OF FUNDING:
SUBMITTING STAFF MEMBERS:

CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:

Kimberly Waller

APPROVAL

NO

ACTIONS TAKEN
READINGS PASSED

OTHER