September 9, 2024 C
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
4:30 p.m. September 9,2024
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Mayor Albanese at the Nederland City
Office Building,207 N. 12th Street,Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE
HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED
UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN
LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN
THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY."
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by William Spell.
3. CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember Duplant to
approve the Consent Agenda Item"a thru c" as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
a. Minutes—August 26, 2024 regular meeting
b. Consider action approving a revision to the August 12, 2024 Minutes.
c. Street Closure Requests:
i. Consider action authorizing the closure of Boston Avenue between 13th Street and
17th Street and all intersections on Tuesday, October 1st for the National Night Out
event and the Nederland Fire Department Open House.
ii. Consider action authorizing the closure of Boston Avenue between 15th Street and
17th Street and all intersections on Saturday, October 26th for the "Monsters in the
Park" event.
iii. Consider action authorizing the closure of Boston Avenue between 15th Street and
17th Street and all intersections on Thursday, October 31st for the Nederland Chamber
of Commerce's "Trunk-R-Treat" event.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. The regular meeting was recessed and a Public Hearing was called to order at 4:38 by
Mayor Albanese for the purpose of receiving comments regarding the request to re-
zone property located at 1011 Chicago Avenue, described as Lot 27, Block 10 of
Minutes continued, September 9, 2024
Nederland Addition from property zoned R-2 (duplex residential) to C-3 (highway
retail) for the construction of a commercial building to store materials for their
construction business.
Darren Johnson II, owner of 1011 Chicago, stated that he plans to construct a building
at this address to store materials for their business.
Dale Mirabella, 1014 Boston Avenue, stated that he has concerns about potential noise
levels at night if the property is later sold to a new business.
No action was necessary.
There being no further questions and/or comments the Public Hearing was
adjourned and the regular meeting was reconvened at 4:42 by Mayor Albanese.
b. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Councilmember Root
to approve Resolution No. 2024-12, to support the South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission (SETRPC) in expanding its boundaries to accept Jasper County.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES:. None.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated that the SETRPC Executive Committee passed a
resolution for Jasper County to join the SETRPC on July 15, 2020. The Governor's
Office approved the request on April 27, 2021. It is now necessary for the Jefferson,
Orange, Hardin Regional Transportation Study (JHORTS) Transportation Planning
Committee members to vote on the matter. Neighboring cities are approving the same
request.
c. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to engage the RWL Group for consultant services related to the bid for
windstorm insurance and to provide consulting services related to other City insurance
and risk management matters. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated the City's windstorm insurance renewal is in March.
Since 2014, the City has engaged RWL for these services, and RWL has performed
well. The proposed fee is $10,800.
d. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to authorize the solicitation of proposals for Windstorm Insurance. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated the City's current policy expires in March. Last
year,the City awarded the windstorm insurance bid to Victor Insurance Managers, LLC
in the amount of $1,063,490.17. With the lower costs, the maximum coverage
Minutes continued, September 9, 2024
increased to $49,100,000, and the potential cost for one event decreased to
$1,113,490.17. Staff anticipates the market will drive windstorm insurance prices
higher.
e. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember Guillot
to approve a Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with the
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated as part of the I.T. Department's efforts to enhance the
City's cybersecurity, the I.T. Director and Human Resources Director recommend
joining TML-IRP's new cyber fund for additional coverage effective October 1St. The
additional coverage cost shall not exceed $1,250. Earlier this year, the I.T. Director
spoke with the insurance carrier representative and noted that the existing insurance
policy may not adequately provide coverage to all of the affected cities in a scenario
where an attack on one city's system impacted the other two cities' systems. Staff is
working on finding combined coverage to protect the mid-county cities' overlapping
I.T. systems.
f. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier
to award bid for the Nederland Water Treatment Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation project to
ALLCO in the amount of$1,449,894. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated that at the July 22nd City Council meeting, staff was
authorized to solicit bids for the Nederland Water Treatment Plant Clarifier
Rehabilitation project. The planned scope of work includes the demolition and
replacement of the existing clarifier equipment, replacement of chemical and water
lines, and the addition of a secondary aerial access bridge. Bids were opened on August
27th with two received bids. The project engineer and Public Works Director
recommend awarding the project to the lowest, responsible bidder — ALLCO in the
amount of$1,449,894.
g. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember Guillot
to approve Ordinance No. 2024-17, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
h. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget:
i. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Councilmember
Root to approve Ordinance No. 2024-18, an appropriations ordinance adopting a
budget in accordance with Article VII of the Charter of the City of Nederland.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Minutes continued, September 9, 2024
Jeff Darby, 1515 N. 26th St., commented that the City's pay grades and steps seem
random and that the City has infrastructural problems. He stated he feels that studies
need to be conducted on the grades.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated the City has conducted salary surveys in 2016 and
2021 and the next survey is scheduled for 2026. Employee salaries are based on
these surveys and approved by Council.
ii. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to set the maintenance and operations portion of the tax rate at $0.318527
per$100 assessed valuation for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
iii. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to set the interest and sinking fund portion of the tax rate at $0.108264 per
$100 assessed valuation for the fiscal year 2024-2025. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
iv. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to approve Ordinance No. 2024-19, adopting the tax rate for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
v. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to authorize the purchase of water meters for the Utility Billing and
Collections department via state-approved contract. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
vi. A motion was made by Councilmember Guillot and seconded by Councilmember
Root to authorize the purchase of a vacuum truck for the Streets Department via
state-approved contract, in the amount of$391,350. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
vii. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to approve the 2024-2025 Wage& Classification Plan.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
viii. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Root to approve an amendment to the Cell Phone Allowance Standard Operating
Procedure. MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes continued, September 9, 2024
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier, and Guillot.
NOES: None.
ix. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Root to approve an amendment to the Clothing Allowance Standard Operating
Procedure. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 5:11 p.m. by Mayor Albanese for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Deliberations about Real Property — Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.072
regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of the real property located at 1308
Boston Avenue.
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:40 p.m. by Mayor Albanese.
7. Mayor Albanese announced that Executive Session was held for informational purposes
only and no action is necessary at this time.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Albanese to adjourn the
meeting at 5:41 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Don Albanese Mayor ✓
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I
Sylvia Root Council Member—Ward II
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III ✓
David Guillot Council Member—Ward IV ✓
Chris Duque City Manager I1
Joni Underwood City Clerk
Chris Leavins City Attorney
Heather Stucker Director of Finance
Gary Porter Police Chief
Terry Morton Fire Chief
Robert Woods Director of Public Works ✓
George Wheeler Building Official
Molli Hall Librarian
Holly Guidry Human Resources Director
Toby Latiolais Parks Director ✓
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
4:30 p.m. August 12,2024
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor Albanese at the Nederland City
Office Building, 207 N. 12th Street,Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE
HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED
UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN
LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN
THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY."
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier.
3. CONSENT AGENDA - All consent agenda items listed are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Guillot to
approve the Consent Agenda Item "a thru b"as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
a. Minutes—July 22, 2024 regular meeting
b. Consider action approving Resolution No. 2024-09, ratifying the action of the Nederland
Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors related to the incentive offered
GNR Enterprises LLC dba Butcher's Korner.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. A Motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember Duplant
to set a Joint Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments regarding the
request to re-zone property located at 1011 Chicago Avenue, described as Lot 27,Block
10 of Nederland Addition from property zoned R-2 (duplex residential)to C-3 (highway
retail) for the construction of a commercial building to store materials for their
construction business. The Joint Public Hearing will be held September 9, 2024 at 4:30
PM at Nederland City Hal. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Minutes continued, August 12, 2024
b. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember Duplant
to authorize the submission of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Program application. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember Guillot
to authorize a Request for Qualifications for grant administration and management
services associated with a Community Development Block Grant application.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
d. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to approve Change Order No. 1 —2023 Concrete Street Rehabilitation project.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese, Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
At the February 27, 2023 City Council meeting,the 2023 Concrete Street Rehabilitation
project, which included concrete street repairs to Avenue H from 29th Street to the
frontage road and South 21' Street from Helena Ave to Detroit Ave,was awarded to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder—Brystar Contracting in the amount of
$1,395,135.52. The City Council approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$213,472.54 (15.3% increase); the additional cost shall be paid via the Street
Improvement Fund. The City Council sought clarification on the cause of the change
order. The Public Works Director explained that a portion of the change order was the
result of greater concrete panel repairs on both 21' Street and Avenue H and a portion
of the change order was the result of an oversight on original bid documents (the wrong
quantities were included on the bid documents that resulted in all submitted bids being
uniformly underbid). The project engineer, Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. and the Public
Works Director recommended approval of the Change Order.
e. A motion was made by Councilmember Guillot and seconded by Councilmember Root
to approve final payment and release of retainage for the 2023 Concrete Street
Rehabilitation project, in the combined amount of $398,789.79. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
f. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to authorize the solicitation of bids for the Community Development Block
Grant Street Improvements project funded through the Texas General Land Office.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
g. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to authorize the solicitation of bids for the South 5th Street Roadway
Improvements project. MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes continued, August 12, 2024
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
In the 600 block of South 5th Street, a "sinkhole" was found in early June. Last year,
South 5th Street between Ave H and Nederland Ave was re-surfaced; this included
repairs to a spot in this vicinity that was sinking. In the 1990s, a similar issue was
addressed in this area. Since June, the Public Works staff attempted to identify the
cause of this repeated issue and solicited assistance from Soutex. It is necessary to
complete repairs to the manhole and then resurface the road. The Street Improvement
Fund would fund this project;the estimated cost of construction is between$50,000 and
$80,000.
Rob Woods, Director of Public Works, stated that the manhole has settled and it will be
excavated and piers will be installed.
Britton Jones, 1132 Gary, commented that this issue has been blocking 1/2 of a resident's
driveway for over 2 months and would like for the City to find a permanent solution.
h. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier
to approve a work authorization with Schaumburg&Polk, Inc. for the 2024 Wastewater
System amended Study—Western Section. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
Earlier this year,the Public Works staff began to investigate sewer issues in the western
section of the wastewater system. Following inspection of the lines, the Public Works
Director recommends engaging Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for smoke testing and
manhole inspection and flow monitoring testing; SPI would complete their testing and
inspection and present a final report with their finding and recommendations for
possible improvements. SPI would take no more than 120 days to complete this work;
the timeline is subject to weather conditions that can affect the flowing monitoring and
smoke testing segments. The flow monitoring data will be compared with the data that
was collected in 2016. The SSES Fund would cover the costs of this work.
Chris Duque, City Manager, stated that the public will be notified of the scheduled smoke
testing thru STAN and social media. Rob Woods stated there are 210 manholes and
approximately 85,000 linear feet of sewer lines in this western section that will be tested.
The testing will show any areas of infiltration in the system.
Darren Fanette, 1016 N 31' St., commented on the timetable for smoke testing in past
years and questioned whether open cleanouts would be an issue. Chris Duque stated that
violations for open cleanouts will be addressed.
i. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget:
i. Chris Duque, City Manager, stated the City Charter requires that a preliminary
budget be presented to the City Council. At the budget workshop held on July 10th,
the preliminary budget was presented and there have been no revisions since that
workshop. A public hearing must be scheduled to solicit public input/comments
regarding the budget. A copy of the budget will be available in the City Clerk's
Office and posted on the City's website. Mr. Duque recommended approval of
Minutes continued, August 12, 2024
Resolution No. 2024-10, setting the budget public hearing date of Monday, August
26th at 4:30 p.m. at the Nederland City Hall. The budget would be adopted at the
September 9th City Council meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Root to approve Resolution No. 2024-10, submitting the City of Nederland Annual
Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30,
2025 and calling for a Public Hearing to be held on August 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. at
Nederland City Hall (207 North 12th Street) for the purpose of discussing the
proposed budget as per Article VI of the City Charter. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
ii. Chris Duque, City Manager, stated that the current tax rate is $0.467607 per $100
assessed taxable value. In 2019, the State Legislature approved Senate Bill 2 that
made significant changes to property taxes. Previously,the City discussed adopting
a tax rate between the "effective tax rate" (the benchmark tax rate needed to raise
the same amount of maintenance and operations property taxes on existing property
as the previous year after taking into account changes in appraised values) and the
"rollback tax rate" (the tax rate necessary to raise precisely 8% more maintenance
and operations tax revenue as the year before after taking into account appraisal
fluctuations). Following SB2, the term "effective tax rate" has been changed to
"no-new-revenue tax rate" and "rollback tax rate" has been changed to "voter-
approval tax rate." The "voter-approval tax rate" is calculated utilizing 3.5%
instead of 8%.
The effective tax rate or no-new-revenue tax rate has been calculated as $0.426791,
and the rollback tax rate or voter-approval tax rate has been calculated as
$0.440806.
On Monday, July 22th, JCAD submitted the assessed taxable value of
$1,745,567,778, an increase of$107,004,933. I recommend the City Council reduce
the tax rate to the no-new revenue (or effective) tax rate or $0.426791 per $100
assessed valuation. The proposed budget is based on this tax rate. Per state law, it
is necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate; the
proposed tax rate public hearing will be held on Monday, August 26th. The
subsequent agenda items are included to satisfy legal requirements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Sonnier to approve the proposed tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1,
2024 and ending September 30,2025. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
iii. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Guillot to schedule tax rate adoption dates:
• Monday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. (regular meeting) at the Nederland City
Hall—Public Hearings.
• Monday, September 9th at 4:30 p.m. at the Nederland City Hall (regular
meeting)—Adopt the Tax Rate.
Minutes continued, August 12, 2024
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
iv. A motion was made by Councilmember Guillot and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Sonnier regarding the proposed tax rate and establishing the dates of Monday,
August 26th at 4:30 p.m. at Nederland City Hall for public hearings. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
v. A motion was made by Councilmember Root and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to approve Resolution No. 2024-11, authorizing the publication of the
notice of intent for Certificates of Obligation to finance city sanitary sewer and
water supply system projects (Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024). MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Albanese,Councilmembers Duplant,Root,Sonnier,and Guillot.
NOES: None.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 5:29 p.m.by Mayor Albanese for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,Deliberations
about Real Property—Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.072.
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Albanese. He announced the
Executive Session was held for informational purposes only and no action is necessary.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Albanese to adjourn the
meeting at 6:05 p.m.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE NEDERLAND CITY
COUNCIL TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH EAST TEXAS
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION -
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S
(SETRPC-MPO) EFFORT TO RESIGNATE AND
EXPAND ITS PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES TO
ACCEPT JASPER COUNTY; MAKING FINDINGS OF
FACT; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS,the SETRPC-MPO has made significant progress in improving air quality in its
current Metropolitan Planning Area and is currently in attainment for all National Ambient Air
Quality Standards under the Clean Air Act of 1970;and
WHEREAS,23 CFR 450.312(b)states that Metropolitan Planning Organizations that were
in non-attainment status prior to August 10,2005 are required to redesignate in order to make
boundary adjustments;and
WHEREAS,23 CFD 450.310(h) allow the SETRPC-MPO to redesignate with support from
the Governor and units of general purpose local government that together represent at least 75
percent of the existing metropolitan planning area population;and
WHEREAS,the COUNTY/CITY recognizes the importance of integrating Jasper County in
their comprehensive,cooperative,and continuing regional transportation planning process;and
WHEREAS, the City of Nederland acknowledges that Jasper County sends a large
percentage of commuters in and out of its current Metropolitan.Planning Area;and
WHEREAS,the City of Nederland recognizes that inclusion of Jasper County will enhance
regional coordination, regional transportation modeling, and support development of an
integrated transportation system that meets the current and future needs of the area.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS THAT:
1. The recitals herein are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted by the
City Council and made a part hereof for all purposes as findings of fact.
2. The City of Nederland accepts the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission—
Metropolitan Planning Organization's redesignation and expansion of the planning
area boundaries to accept Jasper County for membership and inclusion in the
organization's regional transportation planning process.
3. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed
was open to the public as required and that public notice of the time, place, and
purpose of said meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings,Act, Chapter
551,Texas Local Government Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this
the 9TH day of SEPTEMBER,2024 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
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ORDINANCE NO.2024-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
WHEREAS,the City Council previously approved Ordinance No. 2023-18 which adopted
the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Budget;and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to amend the current budget to adjust
revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment"A"attached hereto;and,
WHEREAS,the 2023-2024 City budget states"That any unencumbered funds remaining
on hand at the end of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 shall be construed with and
classified with Miscellaneous revenue anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1,
2023 and ending September 30,2024,and such funds are hereby appropriated as a City Council
Contingency Account for purposes approved by the City Council;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
THAT the budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 is amended to allow for adjustments in
revenues and expenditures as set out in Attachment"A."
THAT all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
THAT,this being an ordinance not requiring publication,it shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AT A
REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 9th DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2024.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 2023-2024
DATE: September 9, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Various
FUND: Water&Sewer(50)
AMOUNT
CURRENT INCREASE PROPOSED
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET
50-0000-4365 Federal Grant-ARPA 270,331 1,525,872 1,796,203
50-6000-6402 ARPA 270,331 1,525,872 1,796,203
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TOTAL 540,662 3,051,744 3,592,406
JUSTIFICATION
In the W/S Fund,funds are allocated for the WTP Clarifier project including engineerings costs.
The WTP Clarifier project is paid via the ARPA funds.
Dept. Head Signature: Date:
Finance Director: Date:
Date Approved: Date Posted:
CITY OF NEDERLAND
ORDINANCE NO.2024-18
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE VII, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 7.02 of the City Charter,the City
Manager prepared and presented to the City Council a city budget itemizing estimated revenues
and appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1,2024 and ending September
30,2025.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article VII, Section 7.05 of the City Charter, at the
meeting of the Council at which the budget and budget message were submitted, the Council
determined the place and time of the public hearing. On August 26, 2024, after notice was
published,said Public Hearing was held by the City Council on the proposed budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
Section 1 -GENERAL FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Fifteen
million, five hundred eighty thousand, seven hundred nineteen dollars and no cents
($16,830,719.00)to the General Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary
capital outlay for the following departments and uses: -
a. City Council $23,354
b. Legal $90,158
c. City Manager $473,754
d. Finance $645,687
e. Human Resources $434,069
f. Civil Service $4,150
g. City Hall $158,200
h. Police $5,850,297
i. Property Maintenance $75,200
j. Emergency Management $73,500
k. Fire $2,601,906
1. Fire Volunteers $18,650
m. Inspections $413,395
n. Code Enforcement $0
o. Public Works Administration $437,786
p. Street Department $1,736,936
q. Animal Control $181,285
r. Parks&Recreation $909;141
s. Library $650,608
t. Other Requirements $2,052,643
Section 2 - DEBT SERVICE FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
Three million, four hundred five thousand, nine hundred eighty-three dollars and no cents
($3,405,983.00) to the Debt Service Fund for payment of principal and interest on
outstanding City debt.
Section 3 -WATER&SEWER FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
Six million,nine hundred eighty-one thousand,eight hundred thirty-two dollars and no cents
($6,981,832.00) to the Water & Sewer Fund for the payment of operating expenses and
necessary capital outlay for the following departments and uses:
a. Water Treatment • $1,942,854
b. Billing/Collections $623,938
c. Wastewater Treatment $1,348,384
d. Water&Sewer Distribution $1,022,756
e. Other Requirements $2,043,900
Section 4 — SANITARY SEWER EVALUATION FUND (SSES). That there be and is
hereby appropriated the sum of Fifty thousand dollars and no cents($50,000.00)to the SSES
Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
Section 5-SOLID WASTE FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One
million, nine hundred twenty thousand, four hundred forty-nine dollars and no cents
($1,920,449.00) to. the Solid Waste Fund for the payment of operating expenses and
necessary capital outlay.
Section 6-EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-GENERAL.That there be and is hereby
appropriated the sum of Six hundred thousand dollars and no cents ($600,000.00) to the
Equipment Replacement Fund-General for the payment of necessary capital outlay.
Section 7 - EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-SOLID WASTE. That there be and is
hereby appropriated the sum of Four hundred thirty thousand dollars and no cents
($430,000.00) to the Equipment Replacement Fund-Solid Waste for the payment of
necessary capital outlay.
Section 8 -EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-WATER& SEWER.That there be and
is hereby appropriated the sum of One hundred twelve thousand five hundred dollars and no
cents($112,500.00)to the Equipment Replacement Fund-Water&Sewer for the payment of
necessary capital outlay.
Section 9-POLICE NARCOTICS FUND.That thefe be and is hereby appropriated the sum
of Nineteen thousand, seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($19,750.00) to the Police
Narcotics Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
Section 10-LIBRARY SPECIAL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum
of Seventy-five thousand dollars and no cents ($75,000.00)to the Library Special Fund for
the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
Section 11 -HOTEL/MOTEL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
Sixty-two thousand,eight hundred dollars and no cents($62,800.00)to the Hotel/Motel Fund
for the payment of operating expenses.
Section 12 — FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL FUND. That there be and is hereby
appropriated the sum of Twenty-five thousand dollars andno cents ($25,000.00)to the Fire
Department Special Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital
outlay.
Section 13 - PARKS & RECREATION SPECIAL FUND. That there be and is hereby
appropriated the sum of Four hundred seventy-five thousand dollars and no cents
($475,000.00)to the Parks&Recreation Special Fund for the payment of operating expenses
and necessary capital outlay.
Section 14—COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the
sum of Ten thousand five hundred dollars and no cents($10,500.00)to the Court Technology
Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
Section 15 —STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated
the sum of One million dollars and no cents($1,000,000.00)to.the Street Improvement Fund
for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
Section 16-MID-COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CENTRAL DISPATCH FUND.That
there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of One million,eight hundred fifty-one thousand,
seven hundred thirty-seven dollars and no cents ($1,851,737.00) to the Mid-County
Municipal League Dispatch Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary
capital outlay.
THAT the foregoing appropriations for expenditures be adopted as the budget for the
ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1,2024 and ending September 30,2025.
THAT the City Council shall meet and adopt an Ordinance levying on the assessed
valuation of the property within the City, subject to the provisions of the Charter and lawful
exceptions given by State Law or City Ordinance, a rate of taxation on each One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) of valuation sufficient to raise the amounts estimated to be required in this
annual budget less the amounts estimated to be received from fines,licenses, and other sources
of revenue.
THAT any unencumbered funds remaining on hand at the end of the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2024, shall be construed with and classified with Miscellaneous Revenue
anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1,2024 and ending September 30,2025,and
such funds are hereby appropriated as a City Council Contingency Account for purposes
approved by the City Council.
THAT all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
THAT the City Clerk shall file a true copy of this ordinance and said budget with the
Office of County Clerk of Jefferson County,Texas as provided by Section 102.011 of the Local
Government Code.
THAT this being an ordinance not requiring publication it shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND THIS THE 9m DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.
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City of Nederland,Texas
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS APPROVING THE TAX
ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE YEAR 2024,
LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR THE
SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AND THE
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THEREOF;
APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR SPECIFIC
PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST
AND SINKING FUND
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Code of the State of Texas, the tax
assessment rolls to be used for the collection of taxes for the captioned year,wherein the value
of all property situated within the City of Nederland,subject to ad valorem taxes for the tax year
2024, was fixed by Angela Bellard, Chief Appraiser of Jefferson Central Appraisal District, at a
total value of$1,992,497,797;and
WHEREAS, THIS TAX RATE DOES NOT RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS,THAT:
Section 1. The tax assessment rolls furnished by the City's Tax Assessor-Collector,
based upon the certified roll furnished by Angela Bellard,Chief Appraiser
of Jefferson Central Appraisal District, at a total value of$1,992,497,797,
shall become the tax assessment rolls of the City of Nederland for the year
2024,less all exemptions provided by either State Law or City ordinance in
the amount of$246,930,019.
Section 2. There is hereby levied for the current year, 2024, and there shall be
collected for the use and support of the municipal government of the City
of Nederland,and to provide interest and sinking funds for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2025 upon all property, real, personal,and mixed,
within the corporate limits of said City subject to taxation,a tax of 42.6791
cents on each one hundred dollars ($100)valuation of property;said tax
being so levied and apportioned to the specific purposes hereinafter set
forth:
a) For the maintenance and support of the general government(General
Fund),31.8527 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of
property;and
b) For the Interest&Sinking Fund, 10.8264 cents on each one hundred
dollars($100)valuation of property as follows:
• For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of One
hundred ninety-five thousand, eight hundred twenty-five dollars
($195,825.00) on the Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2013, 1.1168 cents on each one hundred dollars ($100)
valuation of property.
• For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of Seven
hundred nine thousand dollars ($709,000.00) on the Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017, 4.0435 cents on
each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property.
• For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of One
hundred forty-two thousand, one hundred sixty-four dollars
($142,164.00)on the Tax Notes,Series 2020,0.8108 cents on each
one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property.
• For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of Three
hundred thirty-four thousand, two hundred six dollars
($334,206.00)on the Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation,Series 2021,1.9060 cents on each one hundred dollars
($100)valuation of property.
• For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of Five
hundred seventeen thousand, one hundred fifty dollars
($517,150.00)on the Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation,Series 2023,2.9493 cents on each one hundred dollars
($100)valuation of property.
Section 3. The Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector(who,pursuant to contract,is
the Tax Assessor-Collector for the City of Nederland)is hereby directed to
prepare Tax Statements and proceed with the collections of the 2024
taxable year, and the amounts collected shall be deposited in the
Depository of the City of Nederland,to be distributed in accordance with
this Ordinance.
Section 4. If any provision, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be
unconstitutional,void,or invalid,such invalidity shall not affect the validity
of the remaining provisions of this ordinance;and to this end all provisions
of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,A.D.,2024.
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- Don Albanese,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas
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City of Nederland,Texas
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