On the agenda: Port Lavaca meeting — surveillance camera (Aug 18)

1. Meeting Meterials
Documents:
AGENDA-CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL_WORKSHOP MEETING-AUGUST 18, 2025
9.00 AM.PDF
AGENDAPACKET-CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL_WORKSHOP MEETING-AUGUST
18, 2025 9.00 AM.PDF

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
The following item will be addressed at this or any other meeting of the city council upon the request
of the mayor, any member(s) of council and/or the city attorney:
Announcement by the mayor that council will retire into closed session for consultation with
city attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas
disciplinary rules of professional conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the
open meetings act (title 5, chapter 551, section 551.071(2) of the Texas government code).
(All matters listed under the consent agenda item are routine by the city council and will be enacted
by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that
item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.)

AGENDA
Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary.
MEETING PROCEDURE
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a special
and workshop meeting Monday, August 18, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the regular meeting place
in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas to consider the
following items of business:
[After publication, any information in a council packet is subject to change during the meeting]
The meeting will also be available via the video conferencing application "Zoom",
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 819 6965 2333
Passcode: 918492
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Port Lavaca, TX

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING

August 18, 2025

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
I.

ROLL CALL

II.

CALL TO ORDER

III.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You
may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using
"Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).

IV.

V.

ACTION ITEMS - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed
necessary
1.

Consider a proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year and take a record vote. Presenter is
Brittney Hogan

2.

Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year Budget for Monday,
September 08, 2025. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

3.

Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Tax Rate for Monday, September 08,
2025. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

4.

Consider the recommendation of the Port Commission to award a construction contract for
the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project One (1). Presenter is Jody
Weaver.

ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

VI.

CALL TO ORDER

VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You
may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using
"Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).
VIII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION - Council will discuss the following items

IX.

1.

Discuss proposed city budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year. Presenter is Jody Weaver

2.

Conduct Cyber Security Training for Council. Presenter is Jody Weaver

ADJOURN WORKSHOP

Port Lavaca, TX

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING

August 18, 2025

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE
This is to certify that the above notice of a Special and Workshop meeting of The City Council of The
City of Port Lavaca, scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m., was posted at city
hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025.
________________________________
Mandy Grant, City Secretary

ADA NOTICE
The Port Lavaca City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. Access to the building is
available at the primary north entrance facing Mahan Street. Special parking spaces are located in the
Mahan Street parking area. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Port
Lavaca will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings. To better serve you,
requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact City Secretary Mandy Grant
at (361) 552-9793 Ext. 230 for assistance.

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
The following item will be addressed at this or any other meeting of the city council upon the request
of the mayor, any member(s) of council and/or the city attorney:
Announcement by the mayor that council will retire into closed session for consultation with
city attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas
disciplinary rules of professional conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the
open meetings act (title 5, chapter 551, section 551.071(2) of the Texas government code).
(All matters listed under the consent agenda item are routine by the city council and will be enacted
by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that
item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.)

AGENDA
Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary.
MEETING PROCEDURE
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a special
and workshop meeting Monday, August 18, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the regular meeting place
in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas to consider the
following items of business:
[After publication, any information in a council packet is subject to change during the meeting]
The meeting will also be available via the video conferencing application "Zoom",
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81969652333?pwd=wPVzsEDslOaKoIl4XJAJbzr1ZqoRax.1
Meeting ID: 819 6965 2333
Passcode: 918492
One Tap Mobile
+13462487799,,81969652333#,,,,*918492# US (Houston)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

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Port Lavaca, TX

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING

August 18, 2025

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
I.

ROLL CALL

II.

CALL TO ORDER

III.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You
may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using
"Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).

IV.

V.

ACTION ITEMS - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed
necessary
1.

Consider a proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year and take a record vote. Presenter is
Brittney Hogan

2.

Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year Budget for Monday,
September 08, 2025. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

3.

Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Tax Rate for Monday, September 08,
2025. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

4.

Consider the recommendation of the Port Commission to award a construction contract for
the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project One (1). Presenter is Jody
Weaver.

ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP

VI.

CALL TO ORDER

VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You
may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using
"Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).
VIII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION - Council will discuss the following items

IX.

1.

Discuss proposed city budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year. Presenter is Jody Weaver

2.

Conduct Cyber Security Training for Council. Presenter is Jody Weaver

ADJOURN WORKSHOP

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Port Lavaca, TX

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/WORKSHOP MEETING

August 18, 2025

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE
This is to certify that the above notice of a Special and Workshop meeting of The City Council of The
City of Port Lavaca, scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m., was posted at city
hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025.
________________________________
Mandy Grant, City Secretary

ADA NOTICE
The Port Lavaca City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. Access to the building is
available at the primary north entrance facing Mahan Street. Special parking spaces are located in the
Mahan Street parking area. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Port
Lavaca will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings. To better serve you,
requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact City Secretary Mandy Grant
at (361) 552-9793 Ext. 230 for assistance.

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COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Consider a proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year and take a record vote.
Presenter is Brittney Hogan

__________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION:

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Section IV. Item #1.

CITY OF PORT LAVACA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: AUGUST 18, 2025

AGENDA ITEM _______

DATE:

8/11/2025

TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

FROM:

BRITTNEY HOGAN, FINANCE DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:

CONSIDER PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR

In accordance with the State of Texas Property Tax Code, the Comptroller of Texas’ Truth-in-Taxation rules,
the City must calculate a the “No New Revenue” (NNR) and “Voter Approval Rate”. The CCAD Tax
Assessor/Collector is required to calculate the NNR and VAR rates and publish a Notice in the newspaper
and on the City’s website.
We have prepared the proposed budget based upon a tax rate of $0.8000 per $100 value of property on the
tax roll, however, City Council could propose a tax rate up to $0.8276 without risking a mandatory vote for
approval by the citizens.
Debt service requirements for the City of Port Lavaca are currently $0.1013 of the current proposed property
tax rate of $0.8000. The City has four outstanding debt issues. For Fiscal Year 2026 the total required debt
service payment is $1,830,414 of which $798,851 is secured by property taxes.
A comparison of the required calculation is as follows:

Property Tax Rate Comparison
2025-2026

2024-2025

Property Tax Rate:

$0.8000/100

$0.8000/100

No-New-Revenue Tax Rate:

$0.7583/100

$0.7689/100

No-New-Revenue Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate:

$0.6401/100

$0.6897/100

Voter-Approval Tax Rate:

$0.8277/100

$0.8564/100

Debt Rate:

$0.1013/100

$0.1257/100

The calculations of each of the rates are set by the State Tax Code and must be published in order to
provide transparency to the property taxpayers of the City.
The NNR establishes the threshold in which the city can adopt a property tax rate that does not provide
additional revenue. If the City chooses to set its tax rate greater then the NNR, it must hold a Public Hearing
and advertise that the city is increasing its tax revenue.
The VAR establishes the threshold that, if exceeded, the City must first hold an election and seek the
approval of the citizens before it can set the property tax rate at or above the VAR.
The City can increase the tax rate up to $0.8276 without holding an election if it so chooses.
Currently, the proposed tax rate will generate $329,825, or 6.02% more revenue for the proposed FY 2026
budget.
Once City Council votes on the proposed rate, it must publish notices and cannot exceed that rate, however
it can lower the rate at any time prior to adoption.
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Section IV. Item #1.

The vote must be a record vote of each member of the governing body by name.

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COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year Budget
for Monday, September 08, 2025. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

__________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION:

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Section IV. Item #2.

CITY OF PORT LAVACA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: AUGUST 18, 2025

AGENDA ITEM _______

DATE: 8/11/2025
TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

FROM: BRITTNEY HOGAN, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:

CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FY2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET

In accordance with the State of Texas Property Tax Code, the Comptroller of Texas’ Truth-in-Taxation
rules, the Local Government Code and the City’s Charter, the City is required to hold a public hearing
on the FY 2025-2026 budget.
The City Council must set the date and time for a Public Hearing on the proposed FY2025-26 budget.
According to our budget calendar, we have scheduled the Public Hearing on the Budget to be held at a
regular council meeting on September 8, 2025, at which time we may also have the First reading of the
ordinance to adopt the FY 2026 budget.
Because the proposed tax rate exceeded the No-New-Revenue rate, legislation considers it a tax
increase, and requires special language to accompany the notice of public hearing on the budget as
follows:
For a tax rate of $0.8000
“This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $329,825 or 6.02%,
and of that amount $37,504 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll
this year.”
Only one public hearing is required and satisfies the requirements for a later vote on the ordinance
adopting the annual budget.
Staff recommends the Public Hearing be set for September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM (Regular Meeting),
according to our budget calendar.

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Section IV. Item #2.

City of Port Lavaca, Texas
Notice of Public Hearing
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s
budget by $329,825 or 6.02%, and of that amount, $37,504 is
tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax
roll this year.
The City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a public hearing on
the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget on Monday, September 8, 2025, at
6:30 p.m. at 202 North Virginia St.
The proposed budget and budget message are available for public inspection at:
• Port Lavaca City Hall, 202 North Virginia Street; and
• The City of Port Lavaca website: https://portlavaca.org/citydepartments/finance-department

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COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Consider setting a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Tax Rate for Monday,
September 08, 2025. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

__________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION:

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Section IV. Item #3.

CITY OF PORT LAVACA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: AUGUST 18, 2025

AGENDA ITEM _______

DATE:

8/11/2025

TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

FROM:

BRITTNEY HOGAN, FINANCE DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:

CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX RATE FOR FY 2025-26

In accordance with the State of Texas Property Tax Code, the Comptroller of Texas’ Truth-in-Taxation
rules, should the City Council choose to propose a tax rate that exceeds the No-New-Revenue (NNR)
rate, it is considered a tax increase and a public hearing on the tax rate is required.
City Council must set a date and time for the public hearing after they vote to propose a tax rate greater
than the NNR. A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE must be published in the
newspaper and prominently displayed on the city’s website.
According to our budget calendar, we have scheduled the Public Hearing on the Tax Rate to be held at
a regular council meeting on September 8, 2025, at which time we may also have the First reading of
the Tax Rate Ordinance, where a record vote must be taken.
The proposed tax rate provided in the budget is $0.8000, which is more than last year but exceeds the
NNR rate of $0.7583 and will generate $329,825 or 6.02% more revenue.
Staff recommends the Public Hearing be set for September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM (Regular Meeting) and
authorize the publication of the Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase to describe the date, time and
place for the hearing along with the required language as set forth by Property Tax Code.

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Section IV. Item #3.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON TAX INCREASE
A tax rate of $0.8000 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body
of City of Port Lavaca.
PROPOSED TAX RATE

$0.8000 per $100

NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE

$0.7583 per $100

VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE

$0.8277 per $100

The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2025 tax year that will raise the
same amount of property tax revenue for City of Port Lavaca from the same
properties in both the 2024 tax year and the 2025 tax year.
The voter-approval rate is the highest tax rate that City of Port Lavaca may adopt
without holding an election to seek voter approval of the rate.
The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that
City of Port Lavaca is proposing to increase property taxes for the 2025 tax year.
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON September
8, 2025 AT 6:30 PM AT 202 N VIRGINIA ST. PORT LAVACA, TX 77979.

The proposed tax rate is not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result,
City of Port Lavaca is not required to hold an election at which voters may accept or
reject the proposed tax rate. However, you may express your support for or
opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the of City of Port
Lavaca at their offices or by attending the public hearing mentioned above.
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Section IV. Item #3.

CITY OF PORT LAVACA

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE RATES MENTIONED ABOVE CAN BE
CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:
Property tax amount= (tax rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100
FOR the proposal:
AGAINST the
proposal:
PRESENT and not
voting:
ABSENT:

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on
which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including
information about proposed tax rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity
that taxes your property.

The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax
rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.
The following table compares the taxes imposed on the average residence
homestead by City of Port Lavaca last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed on
the average residence homestead by City of Port Lavaca this year.
2024
Total tax rate (per

$0.8000

2025
$0.8000

Change
increase of 0.0000 per
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Section IV. Item #3.

$100 of value)
Average

$100, or 0.00%
$143,791

$154,791

increase of 7.65%

$1,150.33

$1,238.33

increase of 88.00, or

homestead taxable
value
Tax on average
homestead
Total tax levy on all $5,475,955

7.65%
$5,805,780

properties

increase of 329,825, or
6.02%

For assistance with tax calculations, please contact the tax assessor for City of Port
Lavaca at or , or visit . for more information.

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COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Consider the recommendation of the Port Commission to award a construction
contract for the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvements Project One (1). Presenter is
Jody Weaver.

__________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION:

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Section IV. Item #4.

CITY OF PORT LAVACA
COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING: AUGUST 18, 2025
DATE:

08.03.2025

TO:

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

FROM:

JODY WEAVER, INTERIM CITY MANAGER

SUBJECT:

CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PORT COMMISSION TO AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 1

Background:
Bids were publicly opened and read on August 7 for the Downtown Waterfront Public Access Improvement
Project 1. Please refer to the attached bid tabulation and Recommendation for award from Urban Engineering.
NOTE: This Phase 1 project is the bulkheading and dock work in and along Smith Harbor. The bid package for
the parking lot and green infrastructure drainage should be ready soon.
As indicated in the Recommendation for Award letter, Shirley & Sons Construction is the low bidder. Shirley &
Sons has an opening in their schedule and are able to start as soon as a Notice to Proceed can be issued. The Port
Commission will meet in a Special meeting on Friday, August 15 at 3:30 pm to review the bids and consider a
recommendation to Council for a contract award.
Note the Alternate Bid No. 1 is to use ThruFlow Decking https://thruflow.com/ With the fact that this deck will
be submerged in high tide and storm surge situations, the use of ThruFlow panels will better withstand the wave
action in these situations than wood decking would. The panels are heat-resistant with a non-slip surface that
comes with a life-time warranty. The ecological impact taking place underneath a dock is rarely considered, but
sunlight is an integral part of any ecosystem and ThruFlow panels allow light to pass through and protect the
aquatic life below.
Financial Impact:
Recall that we have a total of $700,000 budgeted for this entire Project. $400,000 from the Matagorda Bay
Mitigation Trust, $150,000 from the General Fund and $150,000 for Ports and Harbors. This award, of
$277,800 will leave $347,200 left of budgeted funds for Phase 2 ($75,000 is allocated for engineering and
permitting).
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending to the Port Commission to recommend to Council to award a construction contract to
Shirely & Sons Construction Co., in the amount of $277,800.00, being the Base Bid + Alternate Bid No. 1. I
will email Council with the Port Commission’s recommendation, Friday afternoon.
Attachments:
•
•

Recommendation of Award and Bid Tabulation
Bid plans

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PIPE MATERIALS
PUBLIC UTILITIES

1. THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE NOTES ON THIS SHEET DO NOT CONSTITUTE SEPARATE PAY ITEMS UNLESS

10. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPOSING OF ALL EXCESS CONSTRUCTION & WASTE MATERIALS.

1. PUBLIC GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER MAINS & SERVICES LATERALS, LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC ROW AND/OR

SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL FORM.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING

DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENTS, SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SDR 26 PVC PIPE & SHALL BE INSTALLED IN

HANDLING & DISPOSAL OF EXCESS & WASTE MATERIAL. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO

ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS & TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TCEQ SECTION 217.

2. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE

AREAS AROUND CONCRETE PAVEMENT & STRUCTURES TO ENSURE THAT CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IS REMOVED &

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & THE STANDARD DETAILS INCLUDED OR REFERENCED IN THE PLANS.

PROPERLY DISPOSED OF PRIOR TO BACKFILLING & THE APPLICATION OF TOPSOIL. EXCESS SOIL, ROCK OR

2. PUBLIC WATER MAINS, LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC ROW AND/OR DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENTS, SHALL BE

SPOIL MATERIAL SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PROJECT SITE & DISPOSED OF BY THE CONTRACTOR AT HIS

CONSTRUCTED OF C900 OR C905 PVC & SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS

EXPENSE.

RECOMMENDATIONS & TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TCEQ SECTION 290. WATER LINE THRUST RESTRAINT SHALL

3. ANY CHANGES OR REVISIONS TO THESE PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW &
APPROVAL PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION.

RESTRAINT JOINT PIPES & FITTINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARD DETAILS. THRUST RESTRAINT SHALL BE

4. THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITIES SHOWN ON THESE PLANS ARE APPROXIMATE & WERE OBTAINED FROM

OF THE U.S. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. COPIES OF OSHA STANDARDS MAY BE

PROVIDED AT ALL BENDS, TEES, CROSSES, REDUCERS, PLUGS, & VALVES & FOR ALL PIPE PLACED IN

EXISTING RECORDS & VISIBLE EVIDENCE ON THE GROUND. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THERE MAY BE SOME

PURCHASED FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. INFORMATION & RELATED REFERENCE MATERIALS

CASINGS. CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKS & COLLARS WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY WHERE SPECIFICALLY CALLED FOR ON

DISCREPANCIES & OMISSIONS IN THE LOCATIONS & QUANTITIES OF EXISTING UTILITIES & STRUCTURES SHOWN.

MAY BE OBTAINED FROM OSHA, 903 SAN JACINTO, AUSTIN, TEXAS.

THE PLANS. RESTRAINED JOINT PIPE & FITTINGS, DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA GUIDELINES, MAY BE

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION & DEPTH OF ALL KNOWN EXISTING UTILITIES SUFFICIENTLY IN

SUBSTITUTED IN ALL SITUATIONS IN LIEU OF CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKING & COLLARS. RESTRAINED JOINTS

ADVANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SO THAT CONFLICTS CAN BE AVOIDED. WHEN AN EXISTING UTILITY OR

12. DESIGN INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, & INSPECTION OF TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEMS SHALL BE IN

SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA GUIDELINES WITH A SAFETY FACTOR OF 1.5 & PIPE PRESSURE

UNDERGROUND PIPELINE IS ENCOUNTERED, THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY NOT LOCATED OR INCORRECTLY LOCATED, THE

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING & SHORING, FEDERAL OCCUPATION SAFETY &

150 PSI. CALCULATIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.

CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ENGINEER & THE APPROPRIATE UTILITY COMPANY TO OBTAIN

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) STANDARDS, 29CFR, PART 1926, SUBPART P, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING FINAL

PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COOPERATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE UTILITY COMPANY IN

RULE, PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL. 209 ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1989. TRENCH SAFETY

3. PUBLIC WATER SERVICE LINES, LOCATED TO THE PUBLIC SIDE OF THE WATER METER, SHALL BE

MAINTAINING ACTIVE SERVICES IN OPERATION.

SYSTEMS SHALL ALSO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS HEALTH & SAFETY CODE ANN., 756.021 (VERNON 1991).

CONSTRUCTED AS FOLLOWS:
A. SERVICE LINES 4-INCHES IN DIAMETER & LARGER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF C900 PVC.

5. EXISTING PAVING, BUILDINGS & OTHER ITEMS SHOWN ON PLANS, BUT NOT SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO THE

13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL DUE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT EXISTING FACILITIES (INCLUDING

B. SERVICE LINES LESS THAN 4-INCHES IN DIAMETER, BUT LARGER THAN 2-INCHES IN DIAMETER, SHALL BE

WORK OF THE CONTRACTOR, ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY & MAY BE SHOWN TO A LESSER ACCURACY

BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, ROADWAYS, PARKING AREAS, DRIVEWAYS, UTILITIES, ETC.) FROM DAMAGE. ANY

CONSTRUCTED OF CLASS 200, SDR 21 (ASTM-2241).

OR TO A LESSER DEGREE OF DETAIL THAN THE REMAINDER OF THE PLANS.

DAMAGE TO EXISTING FACILITIES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS ARE TO BE

C. SERVICE LINES 2-INCHES IN DIAMETER & SMALLER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CROSS LINKED

REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY BY THE CONTRACTOR TO A CONDITION SIMILAR OR EQUAL TO THAT EXISTING BEFORE

POLYETHYLENE (PEX-A) IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES.

THE DAMAGE WAS DONE. REPAIRS SHALL BE MADE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE FACILITY OWNER & THE
ENGINEER AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.

SHALL VERIFY THE ELEVATION AT THESE LOCATIONS & NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY, IF THE PLAN
ELEVATION VARIES SIGNIFICANTLY.

7. WHERE ELEVATIONS ARE SHOWN ON THE PLAN AS "TBD", IT INDICATES THAT THE ELEVATIONS ARETO

A) CLASS III REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (RCP)
14. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, PROTECT & MAINTAIN BENCHMARKS, MONUMENTS & CONTROL POINTS. THE

B) ADS/HANCOR "BLUE SEAL" DUAL WALL HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)

CONTRACTOR SHALL RE-ESTABLISH DISTURBED OR DESTROYED ITEMS AT HIS EXPENSE. THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT

C) ADS/HANCOR "N-12 WT" DUAL WALL HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)

SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A TEXAS REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR.

D) ADS/HANCOR "N-12 HP" DUAL WALL POLYPROPYLENE (PP)

BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR. THIS NOTATION IS TYPICALLY USED FOR BURIED
UTILITIES WHO'S ELEVATION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BY AS-BUILT PLANS, OR PROBING DURING THE

15. WATER NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROVIDED & PAID FOR BY THE CONTRACTOR. THE

DESIGN PHASE OF THE PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL EXCAVATE THE UTILITY, DETERMINE THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL ARRANGE FOR A METERED CONNECTION(S) & SHALL PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO

ELEVATION, AND NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY, SO THAT ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE TO THE

PREVENT CROSS-CONNECTION.

DESIGN PRIOR TO ORDERING MATERIALS OR SCHEDULING THE WORK.
16. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPORARILY SECURING OR
8. THE OWNER/ENGINEER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS IN LINE AND/OR GRADE IN

TEMPORARILY RELOCATING POWER POLES THAT INTERFERE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. THIS DOES

ORDER TO AVOID CONFLICTS WITH OTHER STRUCTURES OR UTILITIES. THE CONTRACTOR AGREES TO MAKE SUCH

NOT APPLY TO THE PERMANENT RELOCATION OF POWER POLES THAT ARE PHYSICALLY IN CONFLICT WITH THE

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS AT NO COST TO OWNER OR ENGINEER.

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.

9. EXISTING ELECTRICAL LINES ARE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE PROJECT. THE ATTENTION OF THE CONTRACTOR

17. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAR STREETS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, & PARKING LOTS OF ALL CONSTRUCTION

IS DIRECTED TO THE STATE LAW (VERNON'S ANNOTATED TEXAS STATUTES, ARTICLE 1436(C)) CONCERNING

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, DIRT, & DEBRIS CAUSED BY CONSTRUCTION AT THE END

OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL LINES & THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.

OF EACH CONSTRUCTION PERIOD. ALL OPEN EXCAVATIONS & PITS MUST BE BARRICADED, FENCED, OR PLATED
OVER WHEN NOT IN USE.

10. THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL PERFORM ALL OPERATION INVOLVING OPENING & CLOSING OF VALVES ON
EXISTING PUBLIC WATER MAINS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY MAINS ARE DEAD BEFORE PERFORMING WORK ON

18. GRAVITY MAINS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE UPSTREAM DIRECTION, BEGINNING AT THE LOWEST POINT IN

EXISTING MAINS.

THE SYSTEM. THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY THE LOCATION, ELEVATION & CONDITION OF THE ALL
CONNECTION POINTS (I.E. UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM) & INVESTIGATE ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WITH

NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE NEW UTILITY INSTALLATION.

1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE A MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS NOTICE TO THE OWNER, ENGINEER & PERSONS IN
CHARGE OF PRIVATE & PUBLIC UTILITIES AFFECTED BY HIS OPERATIONS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.

19. UTILITY MAINS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH ADEQUATE COVER TO PREVENT FLOATATION & TO SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION LOADS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE COVER IS MAINTAINED OVER THE

2. AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY ACTIVITY FOR A TCEQ REGULATED SANITARY SEWER AND/OR
WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM(S), THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE LOCAL TCEQ's REGIONAL OFFICE, IN
WRITING, OF THE DATE ON WHICH CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN.

3. AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY TEXAS

UTILITY DURING CONSTRUCTION. IF ADEQUATE COVER CANNOT BE MAINTAINED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
UTILIZE CEMENT STABILIZED BACKFILL AND/OR ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY OVERBURDEN TO ACHIEVE THE SAME
GOALS.

20. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLACE & COMPACT BACKFILL AS PROMPTLY AS PRACTICAL AFTER COMPLETION OF
EACH STRUCTURE OR PORTION OF A STRUCTURE. DO NOT, HOWEVER, PLACE BACKFILL AGAINST NEWLY

ONE CALL AT 1-800-245-4545.

4. PUBLIC STORM SEWER MAINS, LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC ROW OR DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENTS, SHALL BE:

CITY OF PORT LAVACA PUBLIC WORKS

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD AFFECT THE NORMAL FLOW OF TRAFFIC.

PHONE NUMBER

MATT GLAZE

(361) 578-9836

WAYNE SHAFFER

(361) 552-3347

TEXAS ONE CALL

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(800) 245-4545

DIG TESS, ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION

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Section IV. Item #4.

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
DESCRIPTION

ABBREVIATIONS

ISSUE

B-B

BACK TO BACK

BC

BACK OF CURB

PRELIMINARY

BM

SURVEY BENCHMARK

REVIEW

CI

CURB INLET

CJ

CONTRACTION JOINT

DCO

DOUBLE CLEAN OUT

EOA

EDGE OF ASPHALT

EOC

EDGE OF CONCRETE

EXIST

EXISTING

EJ

EXPANSION JOINT

FDC

FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

F-F

FACE TO FACE

FG

FINISHED GRADE

FF

FINISHED FLOOR

FIRE HYD, FH

FIRE HYDRANT

FL

FLOW LINE

FC, FOC

FACE OF CURB

FSR

FOUND STEEL ROD

GI

GRATE INLET

HDPE

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

HB

HOSE BIB

LP

LIGHT POLE

L&C

LOCATE & CONNECT

MH

MANHOLE

NG

NATURAL GRADE

NV

NOT VERIFIED

PL

PROPERTY LINE

PP

POWER POLE

PROP

PROPOSED

RCP

REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE

S.E.T

SLOPED END TREATMENT or SAFETY END TREATMENT

SP

SAMPLE PORT

SAN SWR, SS

SANITARY SEWER

SS CLEANOUT

SANITARY SEWER CLEAN OUT

SS MH

SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE

SSR

SET STEEL ROD

SWR SERVICE, SWR SER

SEWER SERVICE

STM

STORM SEWER

SW

TOP OF SIDEWALK

TBD

TO BE DETERMINED (SEE NOTE 7 OF PRELIMINARY MATTERS)

TC

TOP OF CURB

TEL

TELEPHONE

TG

TOP OF GRATE

TP

TOP OF PAVEMENT

TR

TOP OF RIM

UC

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UE

UTILITY EASEMENT

WTR

WATER

WV

WATER VALVE

CONSTRUCTED CONCRETE WALLS OR SIMILAR STRUCTURES UNTIL CONCRETE HAS CURED AT LEAST 7-DAYS.

PERMITTING
X

BIDDING
CONSTRUCTION

REVISIONS

INDICATES CONTRACTOR SHALL MATCH EXIST ELEVATION
>>

4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES (I.E. FIRE, E.M.S. & POLICE) OF ANY

CONTACT

URBAN ENGINEERING

BE ACCOMPLISHED USING A COMBINATION OF CONCRETE THRUST COLLARS, CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKS &
11. ALL CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

INTENTION IS TO MATCH THE EXISTING GRADE OF THE TIE-IN PAVEMENT OR STRUCTURE. THE CONTRACTOR

LIST OF CONTACTS
COMPANY

INDICATES DIRECTION OF FLOW

21. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLANS OR IN SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLACE & COMPACT
BACKFILL AROUND UTILITY STRUCTURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE TRENCH ZONE BACKFILL DETAIL FOR

5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS NOTICE TO THE ENGINEER & AUTHORIZED TESTING

UTILITY LINE.

LABORATORY PRIOR TO REQUIRED TESTS.
22. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL OR BETTER CONDITION PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF
6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS NOTICE TO THE ENGINEER & THE OWNER PRIOR TO

THE PROJECT.

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TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER & WATER LINES. INSPECTION BY THE MUNICIPALITY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER & WATER LINES.

CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

CONTRACTOR SHALL EMPLOY MEASURES AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES TO PREVENT EROSION AT OR

PROJECT

ADJACENT TO THE PROJECT SITE. THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING SW3P
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE OWNER & THE ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES,
ERRORS, OR OMISSIONS, DISCOVERED IN THE FIELD OR ON THE PLANS.

MEASURES TO COMPLY WITH THE STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL,
STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE TEXAS
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE OWNER & THE ENGINEER, VERBALLY & IN WRITING, OF
ANY FUEL OR TOXIC MATERIAL SPILLS ONTO THE PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPOSING OF FUELS, WASTE MATERIALS & CONTAMINATED EXCAVATIONS IN A LEGALLY

AGENCY (EPA). EROSION CONTROL SHALL BEGIN AT THE ONSET OF THE PROJECT (PRIOR TO
MOBILIZATION) AND BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE WORK UNTIL FINAL
ACCEPTANCE.

DOWNTOWN
WATERFRONT
ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS

APPROVED MANNER.
ALL PROJECTS FALL UNDER ONE OF THREE CATEGORIES OF SITE DISTURBANCE DEPENDING UPON THE
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE INTERRUPTIONS OF ALL UTILITIES & SERVICES WITH APPLICABLE
UTILITY COMPANY, OWNER & TENANT. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
APPLICABLE UTILITY COMPANY OR AGENCY INVOLVED.

TOTAL AREA BEING DISTURBED. THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW TCEQ GENERAL PERMIT NUMBER TXR150000 RELATING TO DISCHARGES
FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND IMPLEMENT ALL REQUIRED MEASURES.
SMITH HARBOR
PORT LAVACA, TEXAS

4. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING INGRESS & EGRESS FOR ALL PUBLIC & PRIVATE
FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES & FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON THE PLANS OR
APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER.

(

) LESS THAN 1 ACRE:

IF THE PROJECT DISTURBS LESS THAN 1 ACRE AND IS NOT PART OF A LARGER COMMON PLAN OF

TITLE

DEVELOPMENT, COVERAGE UNDER GENERAL PERMIT (TXR150000) IS NOT REQUIRED.
5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE & MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY WARNING & SAFETY DEVICES

GENERAL NOTES

(FLASHING LIGHTS, FLAG MEN, BARRICADES, SIGNS, ETC.) TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH UNTIL
THE WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED & ACCEPTED BY THE ENGINEER & OWNER. ALL BARRICADING SHALL BE DONE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.

6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ALL REGULATORY SIGNS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD.

7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSURE HIMSELF THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION PERMITS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. REQUIRED PERMITS THAT CAN ONLY BE ISSUED TO CONTRACTOR ARE TO BE OBTAINED

DATE

07/16/25

AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.

JOB NUMBER

8. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING & MAINTAINING SANITARY FACILITIES ON THIS PROJECT

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ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS
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TITLE

CIVIL SITE PLAN

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DATE

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Section IV. Item #4.

1. ALL TIMBER SHALL BE FULL SAWN, NO. 1 GRADE
PINE, PRESSURE TREATED WITH CCA TO 2.5 PCF,
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
2. TIMBER FACE PILING SHALL BE PRESSURE TREATED
WITH CCA TO 0.6 PCF.
3. TIMBER DEAD MAN PILING & DRAG PILING SHALL BE

ISSUE

PRESSURE TREATED WITH CCA TO 0.6 PCF.

PRELIMINARY
REVIEW

4. ALL HARDWARE AND ANCHOR RODS SHALL BE HOT

PERMITTING

DIPPED GALVANIZED (H.D.G) WITH A MINIMUM OF 2.0
OZ/SQ. FT. ZINC COATING OR 304 STAINLESS STEEL

X

BIDDING

(SS) AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS.

CONSTRUCTION

6" CONCRETE CAP
(10' WIDTH) (SEE DETAIL)

30"

20' - 10" BUTT PILE

REVISIONS
2" x 6" S4S EDGE BOARD

2" x 12" S4S BACK BAND
4/5" x 6" S4S DECK BOARD

SL
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%
4" x 8" TOP
FRONT WALE

TOP OF CONCRETE
ELEV = 4.5
TOP OF BULKHEAD
ELEV = 4.0

3/4" HDG TIE-ROD

TOP OF DEADMAN PILE
ELEV = 3.0

TIE-ROD
ELEV = 3.0
3/4" x 42" H.D.G. TIMBER BOLT
(COUNTERSUNK)
12" H.D.G. TURNBUCKLE

3/4" HDG OGEE WASHER & NUT

WALER
ELEV = 1.0

8" DIA. x 20' (TYP) DRAG PILE,
CONTINIOUS (FLUSH W/ DEADMAN)

10' - 10" BUTT PILE ANCHOR
14' VINYL SHEET PILING
(TIDEWALL TW50
OR EQUAL)

DESIGN DREDGE DEPTH
ELEV = -3.50

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FRONT WALE

SELECT GRANULAR
BACKFILL (SAND)

PROJECT

DOWNTOWN
WATERFRONT
ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS

DESIGN DREDGE DEPTH
ELEV = -13.00

SMITH HARBOR
PORT LAVACA, TEXAS

TITLE

BULKHEAD
SECTION

DATE

07/16/25

JOB NUMBER

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TIMBER PILING
2" x 6" S4S EDGE BOARD
5/4" x 6" DECK BOARD
ATTACHED W/ (4) FOUR
#10 x 3.5" SS TORX HEAD
SCREWS

#10 x 3.5" SS TORX HEAD
SCREW (2 REQ. AT SPLICE)
3/4" H.D.G. ANCHOR ROD, H.D.G. HEX NUT &
H.D.G. OGEE WASHER

1. REINFORCING STEEL SHALL BE ASTM A615, GRADE 40.
2. EXPANSION JOINTS SHALL BE LOCATED AT DRIVEWAYS AND OTHER FIXED OBJECTS, AND AT 45'
MAXIMUM INTERVALS ALONG THE SIDEWALK OR AS INDICATED ON PLANS.
3. EXPANSION JOINT SHALL BE SEALED SONNEBORN BUILDING PRODUCT; SONOLASTIC SL-1;
NON-PRIMING, ONE-PART, SELF LEVELING POLYURETHANE SEALANT OR APPROVED EQUAL. JOINT
CLEANING AND PREPARATION SHALL BE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
4. TOOLED CONTRACTION JOINTS SHALL BE LOCATED AT REGULAR INTERVALS EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF
THE SIDEWALK OR AS INDICATED ON PLANS. JOINTS SHALL BE SPACED TO SO THAT THE RESULTING
PANELS ARE SQUARE. IN NO CASE SHOULD THE LENGTH OF A PANEL EXCEED 1.5 TIMES THE WIDTH.
5. FINISH EXPOSED EDGES WITH 1/4" RADIUS.
6. CONCRETE SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF TXDOT (2014) ITEM 421 –HYDRAULIC CEMENT
CONCRETE, CLASS A (3,000 PSI), WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS: SLUMP SHALL RANGE FROM 4
INCHES TO 6-1/2 INCHES AT THE POINT OF PLACEMENT.
7. MAXIMUM LONGITUDINAL SLOPE FOR ANY SIDEWALK SHALL BE 1:20 (5.0%)
8. MAXIMUM TRANSVERSE SLOPE FOR ANY SIDEWALK SHALL BE 1:50 (2.0%)

#17 x 8" SS SCREW,
COUNTERSUNK
(2 REQ. @ SPLICE)

Section IV. Item #4.

ISSUE
PRELIMINARY
REVIEW

3/8" SS HEX BOLT
w/ NUT & WASHERS

10" DIA. x 10' DEADMAN
PILE, 5' O.C.

PERMITTING
X

BIDDING

8" DIA. x 20' (TYP) DRAG PILE,
CONTINIOUS (FLUSH W/ DEADMAN)

CONSTRUCTION
WIDTH AS NOTED ON PLANS

4" x 8" TIMBER WALE
FINISHED

2" x 12" S4S
BACK WALE

6" CONCRETE

GRADE

REVISIONS

SEE NOTE 6

3/4" H.D.G. ANCHOR ROD

#3 BARS AT 18" LONGITUDINAL
SELECT GRANULAR BACKFILL (SAND),
PROCTOR DENSITY (ASTM D698)

12" H.D.G. TURNBUCKLE

TOP WALE DETAIL
2

14' VINYL SHEET PILING
(TIDEWALL TW50 OR
APPROVED EQUAL)

3/8" SS HEX BOLT
w/ NUT & WASHERS

2" x 12" S4S
BACK WALE

#3 BARS AT 48" TRANSVERSE

5/4" x 6" S4S DECK BOARD
ATTACHED W/ (4) FOUR
#10 x 3.5" SS TORX HEAD
SCREWS

AT +- 2% OF OPTIMUM MOISTURE
(APPROX. 2.0± SQ. YARDS PER FOOT)
PREMOLDED WATERSTOP
VINYLEX VX-SEAL, # VX-750;
GREENSTREAK G-SEAL, # 610;
BOMETALS B-SEAL # PC-075200;
OR APPROVED EQUAL

TOOLED
GROOVE

2"

16'

COMPACTED TO 95% STANDARD

1/4 OF THE
PAVEMENT

CRACK

3/4"

3/8" SS LAG BOLT

4" x 8" TIMBER WALE

#17 x 8" SS SCREW,
COUNTERSUNK
(2 REQ. @ SPLICE)

4" x 8" F.S. WALER
(SPLICE @ PILING,
STAGER TOP
& BOTTOM SPLICE)

1/2" SS CARRIAGE BOLT
W/WASHER &
NUT @ 5' O.C.

20' - TIMBER PILING
(10" BUTT, 5' O.C.)

3/4" x 42" H.D.G. TIMBER BOLT
(COUNTERSUNK)

#17 x 8" SS SCREW,
COUNTERSUNK
(2 REQ. @ SPLICE)

CONCRETE

4" x 8" TIMBER WALE
#17 x 8" SS SCREW,
COUNTERSUNK
(2 REQ. @ SPLICE)

REINFORCING

3/4" REDWOOD

STEEL

EXPANSION JOINT

1/2" x 18" LG,
SMOOTH DOWELS
AT 12" O.C. SLEEVE

TIMBER PILING

ONE END

EXPANSION & TOOLED CONTRACTION JOINTS
5' MAX

BOTTOM WALE DETAIL

BULKHEAD PLAN
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Section IV. Item #4.

ISSUE
PRELIMINARY
REVIEW
PERMITTING
9.0'

9.0'

9.0'

X

BIDDING
CONSTRUCTION

REVISIONS

2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD
2" x 8" x 18" SPLICE BLOCK
5'-3"
3/4" SS BOLT W/OGEE
WASHERS & NUT

2" x 8" S4S STRINGER
2" x 8" S4S STRINGER

2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD

12" x 20' TIMBER PILING
3/8" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT
(REQURED AT STRINGER SPLICE)

BASE BID: 2" x 8" S4S DECKING
ALTERNATE 1 BID: THRU-FLOW
(OR EQUAL) DECKING

3/4" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT

3/8" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT
(REQURED AT STRINGER SPLICE)

BASE BID: 2" x 8" S4S DECKING
ALTERNATE 1 BID: THRU-FLOW
(OR EQUAL) DECKING
5' - 3"

3/4" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT
2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD

BASE BID: 2" x 8" S4S DECKING
ALTERNATE 1 BID: THRU-FLOW
(OR EQUAL) DECKING

2" x 8" S4S STRINGER
(1.25' SP TYP, CONFIRM
SPACING W/THRU-DECKING)

2" x 8" S4S STRINGER
3/4" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT

2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD
3/4" SS BOLT W/OGEE
WASHERS & NUT
3" x 10" FS HEADDER

3/4" SS BOLT W/OGEE
WASHERS & NUT

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PORT LAVACA, TEXAS

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DATE

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9.0'
2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD
3" x 10" FS HEADDER
2" x 8" S4S STRINGER
3/4" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT

12" x 20' TIMBER PILING

ISSUE
PRELIMINARY
REVIEW
PERMITTING
X

2" x 8" x 18" SPLICE BLOCK

BIDDING
CONSTRUCTION

2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD

SLOPE 1:20

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REVISIONS

PROJECT
BASE BID: 2" x 8" S4S DECKING
ALTERNATE 1 BID: THRU-FLOW
(OR EQUAL) DECKING

DOWNTOWN
WATERFRONT
ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS
2" x 10" S4S TRIM BOARD

2" x 8" S4S STRINGER
SMITH HARBOR
PORT LAVACA, TEXAS
3/4" SS BOLT W/OGEE
WASHERS & NUT

TITLE

3" x 10" FS HEADDER

PIER DETAILS

DATE

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ISSUE
BASE BID: 2" x 8" S4S DECKING
ALTERNATE 1 BID: THRU-FLOW
(OR EQUAL) DECKING

PRELIMINARY
REVIEW
PERMITTING

3/4" SS TIMBER BOLT
W/OGEE WASHER & NUT

X

BIDDING
CONSTRUCTION

SL
OPE1
:
2
0

REVISIONS

2" x 8" S4S STRINGER

2" x 8" S4S STRINGER
(1.25' SP TYP, CONFIRM
SPACING W/THRU-DECKING)

BASE BID: 2" x 8" S4S DECKING
ALTERNATE 1 BID: THRU-FLOW
(OR EQUAL) DECKING

2" x 4" EDGE BOARD

3/4" SS BOLT W/OGEE
WASHERS & NUT

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WASHERS & NUT

3" x 10" FS HEADDER

PROJECT
3" x 10" FS HEADDER

DOWNTOWN
WATERFRONT
ACCESS
IMPROVEMENTS

SMITH HARBOR
PORT LAVACA, TEXAS

TITLE

PIER DETAILS

DATE

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STRINGER
2" X 6" NAILING BLOCK

2' SPLICE BLOCK
10" H.D.G. DOCK CLEATS
INSTALL @ 15' SPACING
ALONG FENDER SIDE OF DOCK

OPTION (2)
OVERLAPPED SPLICED
INTERIOR STRINGERS

2" X 8" X 2'
S4S BLOCK

ISSUE
PRELIMINARY
REVIEW
PERMITTING

ATTACH W/ (2) H.D.G. BOLTS THRU
DECKING AND BLOCK. TACK WELD
OR ROUND BOLT END TO PREVENT THEFT.

EDGE OF DOCK DECKING

X

OPTION (1) - BUTT SPLICED
INTERIOR STRINGERS
(REQUIRED FOR THRU-FLOW
DECKING)

BIDDING
CONSTRUCTION

2" X 6" NAILING BLOCK

REVISIONS

HEADER

2" X 6" NAILING BLOCK
2" X 6" NAILING BLOCK

INTERIOR STRING SPLICE

DOCK CLEAT

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COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Discuss proposed city budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year. Presenter is Jody
Weaver

__________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION:

Page 28

Section VIII. Item #1.

CITY OF
PORT
LAVACA
PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
AUGUST 18, 2025

Page 29

Section VIII. Item #1.

NNR & VAR
Proposed
Tax Rate
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 30

Section VIII. Item #1.

6%
INC.
$800,000,000

$727,477,895
$687,334,433

$700,000,000

$654,171,238
$574,638,490

$600,000,000

Property
Values

$548,150,583
$515,232,050
$500,000,000

$400,000,000

$300,000,000

$200,000,000

$100,000,000

$0

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

Total Tax Value

2024-2025

2025-2026
Page 31

6%
INC.

Section VIII. Item #1.

$7,000,000

$5,819,823

$6,000,000
$5,475,418

Property Tax
Levy

$5,107,115
$5,000,000
$4,564,928
$4,354,508
$4,114,731
$4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0
2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

2024-2025

2025-2026

Total Property Tax Levy
Page 32

Section VIII. Item #1.

Average Market Value of Homes 4%
INC.
$200,000
$176,079

$180,000

$183,473

$162,002
$160,000
$140,000

$135,373
$126,836

$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000

$20,000
$0
2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

2024-2025

2025-2026
Page 33

Section VIII. Item #1.

Property Tax Comparison
• Once published, Council can always lower the proposed rate but cannot raise.
• Must take a Record Vote to Propose

• Publication will note the City is raising more taxes
FY 2025-2026

FY 2024-2025

Adopted and Proposed Tax Rate

$0.8000

$0.8000

No New Revenue Tax Rate

$0.7583

$0.7689

NNR Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate

$0.6401

$0.6897

Voter Approval Tax Rate

$0.8277

$0.8564

Debt Tax Rate

$0.1013

$0.1257
Page 34

Section VIII. Item #1.

Tax Rate
M&O Tax Rate

Debt Tax Rate

0.82
0.8
0.78
0.76
0.74
0.72
0.7
0.68
0.66
0.64
0.62

0.6
FY 2017

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2020

FY 2021

FY 2022

FY 2023

FY 2024

FY 2025

FY 2026
Page 35

Section VIII. Item #1.

STRATEGIC
PLAN FOCUS
AREAS
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 36

Section VIII. Item #1.

Governance
• Created tax dollar breakdown illustration for the public
• Continued Smoke Detector program within the community
• Provided homeowners information regarding the Lawn Library
• Launched Dropcounter to help Utility Billing customers with water usage
knowledge

FY 2025
Accomplishments

Infrastructure & City Facilities:
• Utilized Rotary District grant plus funds from fundraiser to construct
Music Park in City Park
• Repaired storm shutters at City Hall and Police Department
• Completed City Hall improvements phases for Utility Billing
• Completed Rehab of Schooley, Henry, and Bonorden streets
• Replaced all metal frame picnic tables with wood at LHB
• Repainted bathroom at Bayfront park and installed new LED lights
• Replaced broken valves in distribution system when identified by valve
audit
• Completed Water System & WWTP improvement projects
Page 37

Section VIII. Item #1.

Business Development
• Completed breakwater project at Nautical Landings Marina
• Started marketing Port Properties
Community

FY 2025
Accomplishments

• Partnered with Calhoun County and CCISD to complete
improvements to the Half Moon Reef Lighthouse
• Hosted successful Bird Watching event that brought in
numerous tourists
Quality of Life
• Centralized/combined dispatch center (County Wide effort)
• Installed speed radar sign on Smith Rd.
• Installed additional speed table at LHB

Page 38

Section VIII. Item #1.

Emphasis on Focus Areas for FY 2026
Governance:
• Complete Redesign of City Website
for better Functionality and
Accessibility for Citizens
• Performing an update to the
comprehensive plan & adopting a
zoning plant with GLO Resilient
Communities Program Grant funds
• Install information monitor in City
Hall to scroll any events and
information from around the City

Infrastructure & City Facilities:
• City Hall Security Upgrades
• Multiple Active & Planned Street
Reconstructions
• Multiple Improvements to Parks
• 12” Link between water towers
(Connecting Village & George)
• Lynns Bayou WWTP expansion
• Repairs to Evelyns Seafood Dock
• Renovate Southern Pacific Depot
Page 39

Section VIII. Item #1.

Emphasis on Focus Areas for FY 2026
Business
Development:
Community:

Quality of Life:

• Establish a TIRZ that encompasses the HWY35 Area
• Market Port properties for future tenants

• Continue to Market Port Lavaca as a Birding Destination
• Complete the design & construction of gateway signs

• Continue to be a resource for USDA and other grants and loans to assist residents
in home repairs
• Host neighborhood cleanups by utilizing lawn library
• Install surveillance cameras where needed at various City parks
Page 40

Section VIII. Item #1.

5-Year Capital
Improvement Program

FY 2025 - 2026

Page 41

Section VIII. Item #1.

Axis Title

CIP Program 5 Year History
40,000,000
35,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
0
HOT
Ports
Beach
Utilities
Equipment
Building & Improvements
Parks
Streets & Drainage

FY 2022
50,000
462,000
0
341,828
100,000
977,500
400,000
1,750,000

FY 2023
0
16,054,716
0
4,399,268
470,611
450,000
140,000
9,541,191

FY 2024
50,000
880,000
0
1,312,375
230,000
90,000
350,000
2,312,456

FY 2025
150,000
1,217,000
0
3,637,109
495,235
534,736
145,000
6,958,145

FY 2026
141,628
3,186,550
450,000
2,713,200
441,417
13,675,502
405,000
18,705,153
Page 42

Section VIII. Item #1.

Budget
Workshop
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 43

Section VIII. Item #1.

Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
FY2026 Proposed $23.3M* Expense
Budget

FY26 Proposed $23.5M* Revenue
Budget

Proposed $1,544,869 Increase

Proposed $1,463,792 Increase

• General Fund - $451,129
• Public Utility Fund - $781,098
• Debt Service Fund - $349,026
• Hotel/Motel Fund - $90,000
• Beach Fund – ($21,973)
• Ports & Harbors Fund- ($104,412)

• General Fund – $724,893
• Public Utility Fund – $545,483
• Debt Service Fund – ($78,472)
• Hotel/Motel Fund - $100,000
• Beach Fund - $192,000
• Ports & Harbors Fund – ($20,111)

*Less Capital Expenditures and Internal Transfers

Page 44

Section VIII. Item #1.

Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
FY 2026 Expense Budget:
$23.3M
Hotel/Motel
2%

Beach Fund
1%

FY 2026 Revenue Budget:
$23.5M
Beach Fund
2%

Ports & Harbors
Fund
2%

Hotel/Motel
3%

Debt Service
Fund
9%

Ports &
Harbors
Fund
6%

Debt Service
Fund
2%

General Fund
50%

General
Fund
49%

Public Utility
Fund
36%

Public
Utility Fund
38%
Page 45

Section VIII. Item #1.

Hotel
Occupancy
Fund
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 46

Section VIII. Item #1.

Tourism and Events (page 144-148)
❑ 16% increase in revenue with projected rise in
Hotel/Motel Tax payments from more heads in beds
stemming from events & increased STR tax revenue

H.O.T.
Fund
Highlights

❑ 11% increase in expenditures
❑ $20,000 proposed increase in contracted services
for Avenu 360 compliance for STR’s
❑ Gateway Signage sign project - $141,628
❑ Carry over Capital Project from prior FY 2025
❑ Annual Tourism contract with Chamber of
Commerce

Department Head: Jody Weaver, Interim City
Manager
Department Representative: Tania French

Page 47

Section VIII. Item #1.

Ports &
Harbors
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 48

Section VIII. Item #1.

Port &
Harbors
Highlights

❑4% Allowance for Merit Increases which totals
$4,765
❑Proposed TMRS Plan Change to 2:1
❑$3,094
❑Includes $873,000 funding of One-Time
Capital Expenditures
❑525 days or 17.5 months operating reserves

❑Balanced Budget

Page 49

Ports & Harbors Highlights
Revenue
• Total Port Revenues $1,481,228
• 3% decrease in revenue over
prior year FY 2025
• Harbor of Refuge Daily Dock
Rental -

Dock
Leases
36%

Grant
Revenue
40%

• 50% decrease due to anticipated
decrease in dockage

Tariffs
9%

• Grant Revenue Dock Rent
5%

Other
Revenue
3%

Building
Leases
7%

Section VIII. Item #1.

• Reimbursement from TPWL for
breakwater
• Public Access Boardwalk at Smith
Harbor reimbursement
Page 50

Section VIII. Item #1.

Port & Harbors Fund
Salaries &
Benefits
10%

❑Port & Harbors Fund (page 137)
❑5% increase in Port
expenditures
❑$11,000 increase for cameras
located at NL Marina
❑$200,000 Capital Project for
bulkheading along north side of
Smith Harbor
❑$150,000 Capital Project for
repairs to NL parking lot

Materials &
Supplies
2%

Services
11%
Capital
Expenditures
50%

Maintenance
8%

Sundry
19%

❑Department Head: Jim
Rudellat, Harbor Master
Page 51

Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 52

Section VIII. Item #1.

❖4% Allowance for Merit Increases which totals
$171,491

General
Fund –
Highlights

❖Proposed TMRS Plan Change to 2:1
❖Totals $124,451 increase
❖Additional Proposed FTEs:
❖Police Department : Administrative Assistant
❖Includes $779,339 funding of One-Time NonCapital Expenditures of which include merit
increases and TMRS Plan Change
❖Includes $2,091,778 funding of Capital
Expenditures

❖208 days or 7 months operating reserves
❖Balanced Budget
Page 53

Section VIII. Item #1.

General Fund Highlights
Revenues

Fines &
Forfeitures
3%
User Service
Charges
1%

Other Revenue
4%

Expenses
Capital
Expenditures
14%

Intergovernmental
7%

Sundry
8%

Licence &
Permits
3%

Salarie &
Benefits
50%
Taxes
82%

Maintenance
10%

Services
15%

Materials &
Supplies
3%

Page 54

Section VIII. Item #1.

Revenue Vs Operating Expense
16,000,000

14,000,000

12,000,000

10,000,000

8,000,000

6,000,000

4,000,000

2,000,000

2021

2022

2023
Revenues

2024
Expenditures

2025

2026
Page 55

Section VIII. Item #1.

General Fund Highlights
Revenue
Property Tax
Total Tax Roll* Less Exemptions Total Tax Value X Tax Rate –
Estimated Tax Levy X 98% of Collections =

$1,050,761,130
$350,568,355
$727,477,895
0.8000/100
$5,819,823
$5,703,427

9% increase over FY 2025 Est. Collections
M&O Revenue = $5,125,670
Debt Revenue = $577,757
*Includes ARB Review Tax Roll

Other Revenue Highlights
Sales Tax- 1.67% decrease due to decline in sales tax
revenue, projecting revenues same as actual revenues
for FY 2024
Permit Revenue – Increase of 18.81%, largely due to
transition to SmartGov platform which allows permits &
licenses to be issued online
Interest Income – Decrease of 30%, rates are projected
to continue declining. Projected revenues provide a more
conservative outlook for the year
Grant Revenue – 64.98% increase due to the anticipated
reimbursement from MGBT for the Kitchens property
purchase
Page 56

Section VIII. Item #1.
❑ City Council (page 45)
❑ 9% increase in overall budget
❑ Includes Adopted increase of 10% for One Council Member & partial
year increase for Three Council Members in May elections
❑ Supplemental Request:
❑ Increase of $1,500 to Travel & Training budget for anticipated
increase in training requests

General
Fund

❑ City Secretary (page 52)
❑ 4% decrease in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $100 in Uniforms for the purchase of City Logo shirts
❑ Increase of $1,000 in Travel & Training budget for anticipated increase
in training opportunities
❑ Municipal Court (page 58)
❑ 1% decrease in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $150 in Postage for anticipated cost of postage increase
❑ Increase of $250 in Uniforms for the purchase of City Logo shirts
❑ Department Head: Mandy Grant, City Secretary
Page 57

General
Fund

❑ City Manager (page 47)
Section VIII. Item #1.
❑ 51% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $250 in Promotional Advertising for Scenic Texas
Annual Fee
❑ Increase of $50,000 for Contracted Services to complete
Parks Master Plan, and fund TIRZ creation agreement
❑ Capital Improvement Requests:
❑ $150,000 for NL Parking Improvements
❑ $100,000 for Southern Pacific Depot Improvements
❑ $529,500 for MGBT Kitchen Property Project
❑ Human Resource (page 55)
❑ 3% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $400 in Office Supplies for increased need of
supplies
❑ Increase of $1,000 in Employee Relations for miscellaneous
expense such as service awards, and employee appreciation
❑ Increase of $1,500 in Contracted Services for fingerprinting,
background checks, and other onboarding processes
❑ Department Head: Jody Weaver, Interim City Manager
❑ Brittney Hogan, Finance
Director
Page 58

General
Fund

Section VIII. Item #1.
❑ City Hall (page 67)
❑ 10% decrease in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $2,500 in Cleaning & Janitorial for increased
cost of supplies
❑ Increase of $1,000 in Water to adjust from previous
budgets
❑ Capital Improvement Requests:
❑ $350,000 for City Hall Renovations
❑ $54,467 for Drive-thru Awning on Utility Billing Side

❑ Non-Departmental (page 98)
❑ 0% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $8,000 in Public & Employee Relations for
miscellaneous supplies for City Events or Meetings held
❑ Increase in $4,050 in Contracted Services for the addition
of a Sales Tax Analytics tool

❑ Department Head: Jody Weaver, Interim City Manager
❑ Brittney Hogan, Finance
Director
Page 59

General
Fund

❑ Technology Services (page 61)
Section VIII. Item #1.
❑ 13% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests
❑ Increase of $23,082 in Contracted Services All Departments
for a complete redesign of the City’s website
❑ Increase of $35,499 in various Equipment line items for
migration over to Windows 11 which include replacement of
multiple employees' computers
❑ Police Department has supplemental requests that include
new switches, rack mounted consoles, and mobile data
terminals
❑ Finance (page 64)
❑ 14% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests:
❑ Increase of $585 in Certificates & Awards for increased costs
and for GFOA Budget Award to be added as a yearly
application
❑ Increase of $3,300 in Travel & Training for more training
opportunities and to also notate additional funds for position
that was added in FY2023
❑ Department Head: Brittney Hogan, Finance Director
Page 60

❑Police (page 70)
❑8% increase in overall budget
❑Supplemental Requests
❑$19,515 increase in R&M Furniture &
Equipment for workspace and storage in CID
labroom
❑$996 for a additional copier lease
❑$68,980 for additional FTE Administrative
Assistant, this proposed increase includes all
benefits
❑Capital Improvement Requests
❑$27,327 for the purchase radios
❑$31,960 for the installation of additional
cameras around building

Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Department Head: Colin Rangnow, Police Chief
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Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Animal Control (page 78)
❑4% decrease in overall budget
❑Supplemental Requests
❑$2,500 increase in Non-Capitalized Assets
for the purchase of washer, dryer, and
freezer

❑Department Head: Colin Rangnow, Police Chief

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Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Fire Department (page 74)
❑14% increase in overall budget
❑Supplemental Requests
❑$5,600 increase in Maintenance Contracts
❑$2,310 for vehicle extrication equipment
maintenance
❑$2,820 for air testing for breathing
compressor
❑$2,500 increase in Public & Employee Relations
❑$540 for personnel portraits for departments
page
❑$999 for canopy with department logo
❑$658 for table covers with department logo
❑$199 for firefighter photo prop
❑$12,000 increase in Non-Capitalized Assets for
the replacement of outdated water supply hoses
❑Department Head: Joe Reyes Jr., Fire Chief
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Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Fire Department
❑Capital Improvement Requests
❑$100,000 for roof replacement at
station 1
❑$75,000 for self contained breathing
apparatus
❑$15,000 for womens restroom and
shower
❑Carry over from last years CIP

❑Department Head: Joe Reyes Jr., Fire Chief
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Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Development Services (page 82)
❑4% decrease in overall budget
❑Supplemental Requests
❑$1,000 increase in Non-Capitalized
Assets for the purchase of additional
mower for lawn library
❑$10,000 increase in Demolition Services
for the anticipated increase in the need
for funds
❑Department Head: Derrick Smith, Director of
Development Services
Page 65

Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Streets (page 87)
❑28% decrease in overall budget
❑Supplemental Requests
❑$50,000 increase to R&M Sidewalk
❑Capital Improvement Requests
❑$50,000 for Village Rd. sidewalk rehabilitation
❑Parks (page 91)
❑27% increase in overall budget
❑Capital Improvement Requests
❑$15,000 for cabana structure at Butterfly Park
❑$40,000 for fencing at Butterfly Park
❑$350,000 for covered basketball court at
Wilson Park
❑Department Head: Wayne Shaffer, Public Works
Director
Page 66

Section VIII. Item #1.

General
Fund

❑Bauer Center (page 95)
❑56% increase in overall budget
❑Capital Improvement Requests
❑$100,000 for replacement of
light poles
❑$78,523 for generator
❑$25,000 for furniture

❑Department Head: Wayne Shaffer,
Public Works Director
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Section VIII. Item #1.

Public
Utility Fund
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 68

Section VIII. Item #1.

PUF –
Highlights

❑4% Allowance for Merit Increases which totals
$31,571
❑Proposed TMRS Plan Change to 2:1
❑$22,817
❑Includes $124,388 funding of One-Time NonCapital Expenditures of which include merit
increases and TMRs plan change
❑Includes $975,000 funding of Capital
Expenditures
❑100 days or 3.25 months operating reserves
❑Balanced Budget

Page 69

Public Utility Fund Highlights
Revenue
Fines &
Forfeitures
1%

Other Revenue
3%

Service Charges
96%

Section VIII. Item #1.

• Total Public Utility Fund
Revenues - $8,869,953
• 6.55% increase in revenue
over prior year FY 2025
• 13% increase in metered
water
• 18% increase in GBRA Fees
• 33% increase in service
reconnection fees
Page 70

Section VIII. Item #1.

Public Utility Fund
❑ Technology Services (page 109)
❑ 11% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests
❑ $9,300 increase for Windows 11 migration
❑ Utility Billing (page 111)
❑ 44% decrease in overall budget
❑ Decrease is due to the transfer of Meter Technicians to Utility Maintenance Department
❑ Non-Departmental (page 122)
❑ 14% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests
❑ 17% increase in water purchases from Undine
❑ 58% increase in raw water from increase in stored water in Canyon Lake and canal delivery charge from
GBRA
❑ Xfer to Debt fund for anticipated interest payment for TWDB loan
❑ Department Head: Brittney Hogan, Finance Director

Page 71

Section VIII. Item #1.

Public Utility Fund
❑ Maintenance (page 115)
❑ 69% increase in overall budget
❑ Supplemental Requests
❑ $40,000 increase in Chemicals for new pump booster station
❑ $15,000 increase in Electricity for new pump station
❑ $15,000 increase in I&I Improvements
❑ Capital Improvement Requests
❑ $750,000 for 12” link between water towers
❑ $75,000 for sewer line replacement along La Salle & Trinity streets
❑ $150,000 for slope and cover protection at Chocolate Bayou
❑ Wastewater (page 119)
❑ 3% increase in overall budget
❑ Department Head: Wayne Shaffer, Director of Public Works

Page 72

Section VIII. Item #1.

Beach
Operations
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 73

Section VIII. Item #1.

Beach
Operations
–
Highlights

❑4% Allowance for Merit Increases
which totals $1,471
❑Proposed TMRS Plan Change to 2:1
❑$1,011
❑Includes $450,000 funding of OneTime Capital Expenditures
❑265 days or 9 months operating
reserves
❑Balanced Budget

Page 74

Beach Operations Highlights
Revenue

Intergovernmental
52%

Service Charges
41%

Other
Revenue
7%

Section VIII. Item #1.

• Total Beach Fund Revenues $459,500
• 72% increase in revenue over
prior year FY 2025
• $60,000 budgeted for
anticipated Gate Fees
• 46% decrease in RV Rental
revenue
• Grant Revenue –
• $237,000 reimbursement from
CEPRA
Page 75

Section VIII. Item #1.

Beach Fund
❑Beach Operations (page 129)
❑126% increase in overall budget
❑Capital Improvement Requests
❑$30,000 for raised crosswalk and sidewalk
❑$25,000 for new cabanas at splash pad
❑$395,000 for shoreline protection CEPRA project
❑Department Director: Wayne Shaffer, Director of
Public Works
Page 76

Section VIII. Item #1.

Debt
Service
Fund
FY 2025 - 2026

Page 77

Section VIII. Item #1.

Current Debt Obligations Funded
2008 Surplus Harbor Revenue COs - $126,888 (funded by Port & Harbors)

2018 Surplus Harbor Revenue COs - $134,351 (funded by Port & Harbors)
2022 Certificates of Obligation Bonds $544,775
2024 Certificates of Obligation Bonds $1,024,400

$191,546 Funded with Public Utility Fund
$353,229 Funded with Property Taxes

$78,778 Funded with Public Utility Fund
$500,000 Funded with Streets Fund
$445,622 Funded with Property Taxes

2026 TWDB Loan (Unfunded) - $346,641 (funded by Public Utility Fund)
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Section VIII. Item #1.

What's
Next?
• September 8
• Regular Council Meeting
• Public Hearings on Budget
& Tax Rate
• Approve CIP
• 1St reading on Budget & Tax

• September 22
• Special Council Meeting
• 2nd reading on Budget & Tax

Page 79

COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: Conduct Cyber Security Training for Council. Presenter is Jody Weaver
__________________________________________________________________

INFORMATION:

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Section VIII. Item #2.

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