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September 22, 2025 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND 6:00 p.m. September 22,2025 1. MEETING The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Mayor Darby 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 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was led by Pastor Mary Peterson of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Pledges of Allegiance were led by Mayor Darby. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS Pastor Wesley Jackson with Apostolic Church expressed confusion about the rezoning process for church property and requested clarification on next steps after the Planning & Zoning Commission did not vote on their request. He stated they have been trying to do things properly but feel the process has been difficult. James Corkran, 1308 S. 27th St., stated that he bought the property as commercial property and it has always been zoned commercial. Mayor Darby provided clarification on the rezoning process and next steps, including appealing to the Zoning Board of Appeals. He committed to trying to expedite the appeals board meeting if possible. Greg Corkran, 7449 Holmes Rd., stated the city mailed out notices and no protests were received. George Wheeler, Chief Building Official, stated the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be on October 14th. Mark Burlison, 2717 Pat Lane, requested more clarity in agenda postings when items are removed. He also asked if a special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting could be held sooner than October 14th. Minutes continued, September 22, 2025 4. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS a. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier to approve the Minutes of September 8, 2025 as presented. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. b. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Duplant to approve the departmental reports for August 2025 as presented. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. Mayor Darby mentioned a personal experience with a delayed ambulance response time on August 25th and requested more information from Acadian Ambulance. c. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve the Tax Assessor Collection Report for August 2025 as presented. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. d. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to receive the Quarterly Investment Report from the Finance Department. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. e. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to approve a request from Adaptive Sports for Kids to utilize Doornbos Park for their fishing derby on October 4th. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. f. David Wedgewoth provided comments regarding public works contracts, specifically the Westwood contract approved at the previous meeting. He expressed concerns about the open-ended nature of the contract and potential financial risks to the city. Council members and staff discussed the contract approval process and agreed to review some of the concerns raised. g. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve Ordinance No. 2025-19, declaring certain utility accounts as `uncollectible.' MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. 2 Minutes continued, September 22, 2025 h. Mr. Spell gave a presentation on the GovWell permitting and work order software being considered for the Public Works and Inspections departments. The software would allow for online permit applications and payments, electronic plan reviews, mobile inspections, and improved work order tracking. Jolei Shipley, 8765 Holmes Rd., asked if other cities were using this program and will this be online for citizens to view. Keith Bass, 2415 Ave E, requested the software be online so that citizens may utilize when making complaints. Kasey Taylor, 202 Dorothy Dr., stated her business utilizes GovWell and commented on the program's many capabilities. Councilmembers asked questions about public access to information, implementation timeline, and costs. No formal action was taken, but staff was directed to continue evaluating the software and address concerns raised. i. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve payment to Texas Municipal League for cyber security insurance. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. j. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to appoint an auditing firm to perform the City's audit for the fiscal year 2024-2025. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. k. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Councilmember Jones to authorize the submission of a Texas Department of Transportation Special Traffic Enforcement Program(STEP) grant application. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. 1. Jolei Shipley and Keith Bass stated they were opposed to limiting citizens to comment on only 3 items per agenda. Discussion was held regarding changing the start time of council meetings to 5:30pm. All agreed that 5:30pm provided ample time for citizens to attend meetings. Councilmember Jones made a motion to strike #4 under '2.2 Rules for Citizens Comments' from the Policies and Procedures for City Council Meetings which limits citizens to comment on only 3 items per agenda. Motion died for lack of a second motion. All council members voted aye to end the debate. 3 Minutes continued, September 22, 2025 A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve Resolution 2025-12, amending Policies and Procedures for City Council Meetings, which changes council meeting times to 5:30pm and implements a maximum cumulative timed limit of nine minutes to address all desired agenda items at the council meeting. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: Councilmember Jones. m. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to approve Resolution No. 2025-14, authorizing the City of Nederland's participation in the Texas Attorney General's Opioid Settlement — Secondary Manufacturers. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. a n. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve an amendment to Ordinance 107—installation of stop signs at intersections. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. o. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and City of Nederland for the supply of potable water in a disaster event. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. p. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to appoint Mayor Jeff Darby to the Nederland Economic Development Board, which is an at-large position and would replace Don Albanese. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to re-appoint Anthony Toups to the Nederland Economic Development Board, an at- ' large position. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones to re-appoint Billy Neal to the Nederland Economic Development Board, a Ward 2 position. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. 4 Minutes continued, September 22, 2025 A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to appoint Stephen Hemelt to the Nederland Economic Development Board, which is a Ward 3 position and would replace Billy Doornbos. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: Councilmember Duplant. Kasey Taylor, a current NEDC board member, stated it has been an honor to serve for the past nine years. She stated she owns her own business, is qualified to serve, and for the continuity of the board would like to continue to serve. Mayor Darby stated he will make a decision on her re-appointment at a later date. q. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to approve the 2025-2026 Wage and Classification Plan. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. r. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier to approve Ordinance No. 2025-20, amending the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz. NOES: None. s. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier to declare surplus the 1998 Surrey Fire Safety House from the Nederland Fire Department and authorizing its disposal through auction. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz. NOES: None. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION The regular meeting was recessed at 8:04 p.m. by Mayor Darby for the purpose of conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,Personnel— Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.074,Deliberations regarding candidates for City Manager; Police Chief Rod Carroll. 6. RECONVENE The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:52 p.m. by Mayor Darby. 7. No motions were received and the agenda item regarding candidates for City Manager was not approved. 8. ADJOURN There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Darby to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. 5 Minutes continued, September 22, 2025 4/Ai/ Je lar. ,Mayor City of Ned- and,Texas ATTEST: 4. 0I 1�2W o/ Joni U N erwood, City Clerk City of Nederland, Texas ®<.4# ®ERS 6 CITY OF NEDERLAND COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor ✓ Bret Duplant Council Member-Ward I t/ Britton Jones Council Member-Ward II Randy Sonnier Council Member-Ward III Jeff Ortiz Council Member-Ward IV ✓ Cheryl Dowden Interim City Manager Joni Underwood City Clerk ✓ Sandy-Chris-Leavirts-' - City Attorney Heather Stucker Director of Finance ✓ Rod Carroll Police Chief ✓ Terry Morton Fire Chief ✓ Director of Public Works George Wheeler Building Official Jacob Pitts Inspections Adm.Secretary Molli Hall Librarian Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director ✓ Toby Latiolais Parks Director of rey Darby, ayor Joni Und-'' ood, City Clerk q -aa -as Date City of Nederland Summary of Account Activity Total Portfolio -All Accounts For Quarter Ending June 30,2025 Investments at Beginning of Period (4-1-25) $ 62,953,892.27 Interest Earned, 678,378.83 Maturities/Deposits/Withdrawels (507,443.90) Investments at End of Period(6-30-25) $ 63,124,827.20 Maturity Summary at June 30, 2025 BLess than 3 months 03 to 9 months 09 to 12 months 0Greater than 12 months City of Nederland Summary of Account Activity Total Portfolio -All Accounts For Quarter Ending June 30,2025 Balance (Withdrawels)/ Balance 4/1/2025 Interest Earned Deposits 6/30/2025 General Fund $ 21,845,388.53 235,763.55 $ 22,081,152.08 Capital Outlay Fund $ 8,400,176.07 90,657.84 8,490,833.91 Library Fund 46,086.44 534.82 46,621.26 Library Fund-Zaruk Memorial 11,513.80 86.76 11,600.56 Equipment Replacement Fund-General 756,280.00 8,162.03 764,442.03 Equipment Replacement Fund-W&S 256,658.43 2,769.90 259,428.33 Equipment Replacement Fund-SW 522,435.94 5,638.27 528,074.21 Water&Sewer Fund 6,135,289.83 65,630.91 (275,000.00) 5,925,920.74 Solid Waste Fund 3,028,521.34 32,684.93 3,061,206.27 Street Improvement Fund 4,887,312.67 52,745.66 4,940,058.33 Police Narcotics Fund 86,184.99 930.07 87,115.06 2018 WW Project 1,506,356.83 16,257.14 1,522,613.97 2020 Water Tower Project 56,917.65 526.25 (57,443.90) 0.00 2021 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 727,117.67 7,847.31 734,964.98 2023 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 4,767,018.22 51,447.42 4,818,465.64 2024 Water/Wastewater Bond Fund 8,114,554.84 87,204.11 (175,000.00) 8,026,758.95 SSES Project Fund 636,625.46 6,870.66 643,496.12 Parks Special Fund 503,375.52 5,432.61 508,808.13 MCML Fund 454,708.09 4,907.41 459,615.50 Bond Redemption Fund 211,369.95 2,281.18 213,651.13 $ 62,953,892.27 $ 678,378.83 $ (507,443.90) $ 63,124,827.20 Fund Allocation at June 30, 2025 2024 Water/Wastewater 2021 Street&Drainage Bond Fund Bond Fund 12.72% SSES Project Fund 1.16% Other Funds 1.02% 0.57% General Fund 34.98% Street Improvement Fund 7.83% , Capital Outlay Fund t // 13.45% „„ , ,„ N " 2018 WW Project Equipment Replacement ' ti 2.41% Fund-SW 0.84% 2023 Street&Drainage quipment Replacement Water&Sewer Fund 9.39% Bond Fund Fund-W&S MCML Fund 7.63% 0.41% 0.73% Parks Special Fund Equipment Replacement Solid Waste Fund 0.81% Fund-General 4.85% 1.21% Investment Report Schedule For Quarter Ending June 30,2025 INVESTMENT POOL-TEXPOOL Average Days to Interest Interest (Withdrawels)/ Period Held Maturity Rate Market Principal Earned Deposits Book Value General Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% $ 21,845,388.53 235,763.55 $22,081,152.08 Capital Outlay Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 8,400,176.07 90,657.84 $ 8,490,833.91 Water&Sewer 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 6,135,289.83 65,630.91 (275,000.00) $ 5,925,920.74 Bond Redemption Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 211,369.95 2,281.18 $ 213,651.13 Equipment Replacement Fund-General 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 756,280.00 8,162.03 $ 764,442.03 Equipment Replacement Fund-W&S 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 256,658.43 2,769.90 $ 259,428.33 Equipment Replacement Fund-SW 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 522,435.94 5,638.27 $ 528,074.21 Library Special 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 46,086.44 534.82 $ 46,621.26 Library Special-Zaruk Memorial 04/01/25 .06/30/25 1 4.3259% 11,513.80 86.76 $ 11,600.56 Solid Waste Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 3,028,521.34 32,684.93 $ 3,061,206.27 Street Improvement Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 4,887,312.67 52,745.66 $ 4,940,058.33 2018 WW Project 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 1,506,356.83 16,257.14 $ 1,522,613.97 2020 Water Tower Project 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 56,917.65 526.25 (57,443.90) $ - 2021 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 727,117.67 7,847.31 $ 734,964.98 2023 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 4,767,018.22 51,447.42 $ 4,818,465.64 2024 Water/WastewaterBondFund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 8,114,554.84 87,204.11 (175,000.00) $ 8,026,758.95 Parks Special Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 503,375.52 5,432.61 $ 508,808.13 SSES Project Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 636,625.46 6,870.66 $ 643,496.12 Police Narcotic Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 86,184.99 930.07 $ 87,115.06 MCML Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 4.3259% 454,708.09 4,907.41 459,615.50 Totals for TEXPOOL Investments $ 62,953,892.27 $678,378.83 $ (507,443.90) S 63,124,827.20 *Texpool is rated AAAm by Standard&Poor's,which is the highest rating a local government investment pool can achieve Investment Report Schedule For Quarter Ending June 30,2025 INTEREST EARNED ON DEMAND DEPOSITS Average Days to Interest Period Held Maturity Rate Interest Earned Bond Redemption Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% $ - Capital Outlay Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 3,732.70 Court Technology Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 60.53 Equipment Replacement Fund-General 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 1,145.73 Equipment Replacement Fund-W&S 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 53.66 Equipment Replacement Fund-SW 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 6,255.83 Fire Department Special Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 432.08 General Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 60,943.21 Library Special Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 497.02 MCML Dispatch 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 2,364.27 Motel Occupancy Tax Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 1,023.84 Parks&Recreation Special Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 7,660.68 Police Narcotic Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 9.80 2021 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 6,887.25 2023 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 3,735.00 2024 Water/Wastewater Bond Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 234.14 Solid Waste Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 6,007.76 Street Improvement Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 735.34 CDBG Disaster Recovery Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% (4,549.98) SSES Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 641.96 2018 WW Project 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% 2,224.95 Water&Sewer Fund 04/01/25 06/30/25 1 3.0900% (3,012.94) $ 97,082.83 Investment Report Schedule June 30, 2025 Interest Earnings for Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 Bond Redemption Fund 2,281.18 Capital Outlay Fund 94,390.54 Court Technology Fund 60.53 Equipment Replacement Fund-General 9,307.76 Equipment Replacement Fund-W & S 2,823.56 Equipment Replacement Fund-SW 11,894.10 General Fund 296,706.76 Library Special Fund 1,031.84 Library Special Fund-Zaruk Memorial 86.76 Motel Occupancy Tax Fund 1,023.84 Parks&Recreation Special Fund 13,093.29 Police Narcotic Account 939.87 Solid Waste Fund 38,692.69 Street Improvement Fund 53,481.00 CDBG Disaster Recovery Fund (4,549.98) 2018 WW Project 18,482.09 Fire Special Fund 432.08 2020 Tax Notes Water Tower Project 526.25 2021 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 14,734.56 2023 Street&Drainage Bond Fund 55,182.42 2024 Water/Wastewater Bond Fund 87,438.25 SSES Project Fund 7,512.62 MCML Fund 7,271.68 Water& Sewer Fund 62,617.97 $ 775,461.66 ORDINANCE NO.2025-19 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING UTILITY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CHARGE-OFFS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,704.56 AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT"A"FOR THE YEAR ENDED 9-30-25 IN THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. WHEREAS,Generally Accepted Accounting Practices require that uncollectible accounts receivable be written off to reflect accurate revenues;and, WHEREAS,based on auditor recommendations it is desirable to present uncollectible accounts to be charged off, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS: Section 1.The City of Nederland's book of accounts of the Water Billing/Collecting Department are hereby corrected to reflect the following charge-offs for fiscal year 2024-25 in the amount of$15,704.56 as set forth in Attachment"A." Section 2.Charge-offs affected by this Ordinance are for accounting purposes only and are not to be construed as a release or forgiveness of indebtedness by the City. This provision shall in no way be construed to waive or discharge or dispense with the continued application of Section 106-32 of the Code of Ordinances concerning the accounts hereby affected. THAT this being an ordinance not requiring publication,it shall be effective from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 22nd day of September A.D.,2025. Ae- effrey P/0 arby,Mayor City of ederland,Texas ATTEST: Maintiti ow/ Joni U derwood,City Clerk City of Nederland,Texas \,o "NpR/�,,, APPROVED AS TO FORM: _ l♦ 0 1/41 c °G7) OF.....o ava; Chris Leavins,City Attorney City of Nederland,Texas ATTACHMENT"A" CITY OF NEDERLAND ACCOUNTS TO BE WRITTEN OFF FOR FYE 2024-2025 Account Number Amount 01-0610-08-0 $ 1,540.47 02-0700-02-0 71.37 02-0850-01-0 96.89 02-2345-02-0 20.48 03-0480-12-0 103.92 03-1860-01-0 22.68 03-2500-00-0 91.26 04-0730-08-0 419.29 04-4020-19-0 222.82 05-0340-00-0 108.84 05-0640-15-0 54.84 05-1370-04-0 15.70 05-2060-19-0 188.10 05-3210-04-0 234.48 05-3450-16-0 32.46 05-4115-02-0 102.44 05-4115-03-0 60.23 05-4140-01-0 467.05 06-0180-00-0 44.51 06-1140-04-0 303.70 06-2520-06-0 122.93 06-2590-18-0 36.60 06-2940-02-0 334.83 07-1420-06-0 110.30 07-1590-32-0 248.03 08-2060-01-0 111.85 08-2450-01-0 80.59 10-1940-20-0 27.55 11-1230-02-0 124.23 11-1585-05-0 59.34 11-1840-12-0 73.52 11-3192-07-0 43.20 11-3208-23-0 185.59 12-0750-08-0 56.68 12-1030-12-0 19.69 13-0300-16-0 124.30 13-1050-04-0 131.41 15-1150-04-0 36.39 15-2770-12-0 61.29 Account Number Amount 16-0410-21-0 389.13 16-0470-18-0 101.37 16-1340-27-0 137.20 16-1814-13-0 21.99 17-0370-03-0 179.08 17-0830-02-0 53.98 17-1120-15-0 36.39 17-1600-19-0 68.83 17-1875-19-0 33.87 18-0230-12-0 26.75 18-1930-04-0 873.02 18-2150-01-0 164.30 19-0150-01-0 25.78 19-0620-07-0 55.06 19-0900-22-0 177.02 19-1740-14-0 27.23 19-3050-00-0 218.87 20-1050-01-0 66.93 20-1300-16-0 59.19 20-1485-06-0 29.90 20-1740-06-0 193.26 20-2290-01-0 1,797.80 22-0030-01-0 205.78 22-1880-04-0 370.83 22-2980-02-0 4,117.99 24-4060-01-0 83.16 TOTAL $ 15,704.56 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, AMENDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS WHEREAS,the City Charter of the City of Nederland,Texas(the"City") provides that the City Council shall determine its own rules and order of business; WHEREAS, the City Council believes that certain policies and procedures should be established for City Council meetings; WHEREAS,the City Council adopted those certain Policies and Procedures for City Council Meetings on May 12,2025; WHEREAS,the City Council desires to amend the Policies and Procedures for City Council Meetings to limit the total amount of time allowed of a speaker at a City Council meeting;and WHEREAS,the City Council desires to amend the Policies and Procedures for City Council Meetings as set forth on the attached Exhibit"A",which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein(the"Policies and Procedures"); WHEREAS, the City Council affirmatively finds that the Policies and Procedures, as amended,are for a valid public purpose and are in the best interest of the City and its citizens. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Nederland,Texas, that: 1. Adoption of Recitals. The City finds that the recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes and are found to be true and correct. 2. Policies and Procedures Adopted and Established,As Amended. The Policies and Procedures are hereby approved,adopted and established,as amended. 3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public and that public notice of the time,place and purpose of said meeting was given as required by law. 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this the 22ND day of September 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS 4 , Jeffrey P. rby,Mayor ATTEST: 61 /16 LIAMAMbd Jon Underwood,City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: a:4/ Christoph r D.Leavins,City Attorney '%,OF�3EF ,s ,, ��` CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Sectio 3.11 of the City Charter of the City of Nederland,Texas provides that the City Council shall determine its own rules and order of business. These rules,policies and procedures are adopted and established under and by the authority of the City Charter and Texas law,including provisions of the Texas Government Code. These rules,policies and procedures may be amended or new rules,policies and/or procedures adopted by a simple majority vote of the members of the City Council present. ARTICLE I. General Rules of Procedure 1.1. Meetings to be Public All meetings of the City Council shall be public and notices thereof shall be posted as provided under the Texas Government Code,Chapter 551,Open Meetings Act,as amended. 1.2. Conduct of Meetings Meetings of the City Council shall be conducted according to the rules adopted by the City Council,as well as the terms and provisions of Robert's Rules of Order,as amended,and when not inconsistent with the rules,policies and procedures set forth herein. 1.3. Regular Meetings Regular meetings of the City Council shall be on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 PM. City Council may,by majority vote at a regular or special meeting,change the days or times of meetings as circumstances may necessitate. 1.4. Special Meetings. The Mayor,City Manager or three(3)members of the City Council may call a special meeting by giving notice to the City Clerk who shall notify each member of the City Council of the time of such meeting and purpose thereof. Only matters mentioned in the call shall be considered. 1.5. Executive Sessions Executive Sessions are sessions closed to the public. Such sessions are permitted for the purpose of discussing matters enumerated in Texas Government Code,Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, as amended. 1.6. Old Business and New Business The agenda for a Regular Meeting shall include a section for "Old Business" or "Unfinished Business"to address items previously on a City Council agenda that have not been finally resolved or acted upon and that the Mayor or City Council desire to be brought back for further discussion and/or action. The agenda for a Regular Meeting shall also include a section for"New Business" for all other items to be discussed or considered by City Council. Policies and Procedures Page 1 1.7. Placement of Items on an Agenda The Mayor,any Councilmember or the City Manager may place an item on the agenda by sending the item to the Mayor and City Manager. Typically,this should be done at least forty-eight(48) hours before posting of the agenda. The name of the sponsor or proposer of the item on the agenda shall be shown after the agenda item. 1.8. Preservation of Order The Mayor shall preserve order and decorum and,if necessary,shall cause any person speaking out of order or disrupting the order of the meeting to be silenced or removed from the City Council Chambers. ARTICLE II. Citizen Participation and Comments 2.1. Purpose It is the desire of City Council to hear from the residents of the City of Nederland,to stimulate discussion and to offer a forum for cordial and meaningful insight and/or debate on matters that are properly before and considered by City Council. As provided by Section 551.007(b)of the Texas Government Code,the City Council shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the City Council on an agenda item to address the City Council regarding the item at the meeting before or during City Council's consideration of the item. As provided by Section 551.007(c)of the Texas Government Code,the City Council may adopt reasonable rules regarding the public's right to address City Council under Section 551.007, including rules that limit the total amount of time that a member of the public may address the City Council on a given item. 2.2. Rules for Citizen Comments 1. An individual that desires to address City Council shall sign-in before the meeting with their name and address. They shall also indicate if they request to speak on a specific agenda item or general public comment. 2. Before an individual may speak, they must first be recognized by the Mayor. Upon recognition,the person speaking shall hold the floor and make reasonable efforts to make their point clearly and succinctly. 3. An individual addressing City Council shall stand at the podium and must speak into the microphone. The individual must first state their name and address. 4. Each speaker is limited to (a) a maximum timed limit of three (3) minutes on any one agenda item and(b)a maximum cumulative timed limit of nine(9)minutes to address all desired agenda items at the City Council meeting. However,upon request,the timed limits Policies and Procedures Page 2 may be reasonably extended by the Mayor upon consideration of various factors,including the number of agenda items and their complexity. 5. An individual speaking on an agenda item shall restrict their comments to the subject matter listed. 6. An individual speaking on non-agenda items must address such items during the public comment section of the agenda and shall only speak on matters pertaining to city business or issues which City Council would have the authority to act upon if brought forth as an agenda item on a subsequent agenda. 7. City Council may not act upon or discuss any issue brought forth as a non-agenda item except to: a. Make a statement of specific actual information given in response to the inquiry;or b. A recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the subject on the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting or direction to City staff to review. 8. Proper respect, decorum and conduct shall prevail at all times. Irrelevant, impertinent, overly redundant,slanderous or personal attacks are strictly prohibited and violators may be removed from the City Council Chambers. 9. Arguing,intimidation or other disruptive behavior is prohibited. Discussion and debate are acceptable only on items specifically listed on the current agenda. 10.The Mayor presides over the City Council meeting and ensures proper conduct and decorum is in compliance with these policies and procedures. Policies and Procedures Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE NEDERLAND CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO THE SECONDARY MANUFACTURERS SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SUBDIVISION PARTICIPATION AND RELEASE FORM REGARDING THE SECONDARY MANUFACTURERS SETTLEMENT AND FULL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City of Nederland has previously adopted and approved the Texas Term Sheet and Allocation Schedule regarding the Global Opioid Settlement through the Office of the Attorney General;and WHEREAS,Office of the Texas Attorney General has generally provided notice relating to settlement of opioid claims against Secondary Manufacturers;and WHEREAS, the City of Nederland may participate in this settlement by adopting and submitting to the national Opioid Settlements Implementation Administrator on or before October 8, 2025, the Subdivision Participation and Release Form, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit"K"(the"Release Form");and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Nederland,Texas(i)finds there is a substantial need for repayment of opioid-related expenditures and payment to abate opioid-related harms in and about the City of Nederland, (ii) supports the addition of the Secondary Manufacturers Settlement to those previously adopted;and(iii)supports the adoption and approval the Release Form and finds it to be in the public interest to approve such settlement; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS THAT: 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to enter into the opioid settlement with Secondary Manufacturers and to sign and submit or cause to be submitted said Subdivision Participation and Release Form, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "K," to the National Opioid Settlements Implementation Administrator by email at opioidsparticipation@rubris.com before October 8,2025. 2. The Mayor is authorized to act on behalf of the City to agree to such future opioid settlement agreements and release of claims negotiated and recommended by the Texas Attorney General that provide for distribution of settlement funds to the City. 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this the 22nd day of September 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting. 41 ' . J-"r- P.D,:rby,Mayor City of Nederland,Texas ATTEST: cal;L4Ld� Joni Ur lerwood,City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: e‘44..) ChristopD.Leavins,City Attorney h r `````��uu u r u r u rrgr�''. „rOF 7E Docusign Envelope ID:F6A78D77-877C-456C-BB40-1C9C37BDDB7A EXHIBIT K Secondary Manufacturers' Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form ("Combined Participation Form") Governmental Entity: City of Nederland State:TX Authorized Official: Jeffrey P.Darby,Mayor Address 1:207 N 12th Street Address 2: City,State,Zip: Nederland,TX 77627 Phone: (409)723-1503 Email:jdarby@cl.nederland.tx.us The governmental entity identified above("Governmental Entity"),in order to obtain and in consideration for the benefits provided to the Governmental Entity pursuant to each of the settlements which are listed in paragraph 1 below(each a"Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement" and collectively, "the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements"), and acting through the undersigned authorized official, hereby elects to participate in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements,release all Released Claims against all Released Entities in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements,and agrees as follows. 1. The Participating Entity hereby elects to participate in each of the following Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements as a Participating Entity: a. Settlement Agreement for Alvogen,Inc.dated April 4,2025. b. Settlement Agreement for Apotex Corp.dated April 4,2025. c. Settlement Agreement for Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC dated April 4,2025. d. Settlement Agreement for Hilcma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.dated April 4,2025. e. Settlement Agreement for Indivior Inc.dated April 4,2025. f. Settlement Agreement for Viatris Inc.("Mylan")dated April 4,2025. g. Settlement Agreement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries,Inc.dated April.4,2025. h. Settlement Agreement for Zydus Pharmaceuticals(USA)Inc.dated April 4,2025. 2. The Governmental Entity is aware of and has reviewed each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements, understands that all capitalized terms not defined in this Combined Participation Form have the meanings defined in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements, and agrees that by executing this Combined Participation Form, the Governmental Entity elects to participate in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements and become a Participating Subdivision as provided in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements. 3. The Governmental Entity shall promptly,and in any event no later than 14 days after the Reference Dateand prior to the filing of the Consent Judgment,dismiss with prejudice any Released Claims that it has filed against any Released Entity in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements. With respect to any Released Claims pending in In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, the Governmental Entity D.2r,:0 K-1 Docusign Envelope ID:F6A78D77-877C-456C-BB40-1 C9C37BDDB7A authorizes the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee to execute and file on behalf of the Governmental Entity a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice for each of the manufacturers listed in paragraph 1 above substantially in the form found at htips://nationalopioidsettlement.com/additional-settlements/. 4. The Governmental Entity agrees to the terms of each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements pertaining to Participating Subdivisions as defined therein. 5. By agreeing to the terms of each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements and becoming a Releasor,the Governmental Entity is entitled to the benefits provided therein, including,if applicable,monetary payments beginning after the Effective Date. 6. The Governmental Entity agrees to use any monies it receives through each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements solely for the purposes provided therein. 7. The Governmental Entity submits to the jurisdiction of the court and agrees to follow the process for resolving any disputes related to each Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement as described in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements.' 8. The Governmental Entity has the right to enforce each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements as provided therein. 9. The Governmental Entity,as a Participating Subdivision,hereby becomes a Releasor for all purposes in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements, including without limitation all provisions related to release of any claims,'and along with all departments, agencies, divisions, boards, commissions, districts, instrumentalities of any kind and attorneys, and any person in his or her official capacity whether elected or appointed to serve any of the foregoing and any agency,person,or other entity claiming by or through any of the foregoing,and any other entity identified in the definition of Releasor,provides for a release to the.fullest extent of its authority.As a Releasor,the Governmental Entity hereby absolutely,unconditionally,and irrevocably covenants not to bring,file,or claim,or to cause,assist or permit to be brought,filed,or claimed,or to otherwise seek to establish liability for any Released Claims against any Released Entity in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements in any forum whatsoever.The releases provided for in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements are intended by the Parties to be broad and shall be interpreted so as to give the Released Entities in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements the broadest possible bar against any liability relating in any way to Released I See Settlement Agreement for Alvogen,Inc. Section VII.F.2; Settlement Agreement for Apotex Corp. Section VII.F.2;Settlement Agreement for Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Section VII.F.2;Settlement Agreement for Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Section VII.F.2;Settlement Agreement for Indivior Section VI.F.2;Settlement Agreement for Mylan Section VI.F.2;Settlement Agreement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries,Inc.Section VII.F.2;Settlement Agreement for Zydus Pharmaceuticals(USA)Inc.Section VII.F.2. 2 See Settlement Agreement for Alvogen,Inc.Section XI;Settlement Agreement for Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Section X;Settlement Agreement for Apotex Corp.Section XI;Settlement Agreement for Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Section XI;Settlement Agreement for Indivior Section X;Settlement Agreement for Mylan Section X; Settlement Agreement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Section XI; Settlement Agreement for Zydus Pharmaceuticals(USA)Inc.Section XI. Esl.fap K-2 EA Docusign Envelope ID:.F6A78D77-877C-456C-BB40-1 C9C37BDDB7A Claims and extend to the full extent of the power of the Governmental Entity to release claims.Each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements shall be a complete bar to any Released Claim against that manufacturer's Released Entities. 10.The Governmental Entity hereby takes on all rights and obligations of a Participating Subdivision as set forth in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements. 11.In connection with the releases provided for in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements,each Governmental Entity expressly waives,releases,and forever discharges any and all provisions,rights,and benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory of the United States or other jurisdiction, or principle of common law, which is similar, comparable,or equivalent to§ 1542 of the California Civil Code,which reads: General Release; extent.A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release that,if known by him or her would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party. A Releasor may hereafter discover facts other than or different from those which it knows, believes,or assumes to be true with respect to the Released Claims in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements,but each Governmental Entity hereby expressly waives and fully,finally,and forever settles,releases and discharges,upon the Effective Date,any and all Released Claims that may exist as of such date but which Releasors do not know or suspect to exist,whether through ignorance,oversight,error,negligence or through no fault whatsoever, and which, if known, would materially affect the Governmental Entities' decision to participate in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements. 12.The Governmental Entity understands and acknowledges that each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements is an independent agreement with its own terms and conditions. Nothing herein is intended to modify in any way the terms of any of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements,to which Governmental Entity hereby agrees,aside from the exceptions in paragraph 13 below. To the extent this Combined Participation Form is interpreted differently from any of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements in any respect,the individual Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement controls. 13.For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that some but not all of the Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements proceed past their respective Reference Dates,all releases and other commitments or obligations shall become void only as to those Secondary Manufacturers'Settlements that fail to proceed past their Reference Dates.All releases and other commitments or obligations (including those contained in this Combined Participation Form) shall remain in full effect as to each Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement that proceeds past its Reference Date,and this Combined Participation Form need not be modified, returned, or destroyed as long as any Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement proceeds past its Reference Date. i1nf CI K-3 h ' Docusign Envelope ID:F6A78D77-877C-456C-BB40-1C9C37BDDB7A I have all necessary power and authorization to execute this Combined Participation Form on behalf of the Governmental Entity. Signature: Name: Jeffrey P. Darby Title: Mayor Date: September 22, 2025 ,too K-4 AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 107 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 107 WHICH REGULATES TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, ADDING STOP SIGNS AT AVENUE F AT 25TH STREET, AVENUE F AT 23RD STREET, AVENUE F AT 21ST STREET, AVENUE B AT 25TH STREET, AVENUE B AT 23RD STREET, AVENUE B AT 21ST STREET, HODGESON RD AT BOURQUE RD, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland is of the opinion that traffic control is required in order to properly regulate traffic and maintain safety on the roads and streets of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland approved an amendment to Ordinance 107 on June 12, 1961 that added stops signs on Avenue F at 25th Street, Avenue F at 23rd Street, Avenue F at 21St Street, Avenue B at 25th Street, Avenue B at 23rd Street, Avenue B at 21St Street, Hodgeson Rd at Bourque Rd; and WHEREAS, the Nederland Police Department received a request to add stops on Avenue F at 25th Street, Avenue F at 23rd Street, Avenue F at 21St Street, Avenue B.at 25th Street, Avenue B at 23rd Street, Avenue B at 21St Street, making the intersections a 4-way stop, due to speeding along 25th Street, 23rd Street and 21St Street, and Hodgeson Rd at Bourque Rd, making the intersection a 3-way stop, due to the blind corners and lack of traffic control at this intersection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS THAT: Ordinance No. 107 is hereby amended by adding the following language: ARTICLE VII. SECTION 54.1—STOP SIGNS The intersections at Avenue F at 25th Street, Avenue F at 23rd Street, Avenue F at 21St Street, Avenue B at 25th Street, Avenue B at 23rd Street, Avenue B at 21St Street, shall be designated as a "4-Way Stop Intersection" and Hodgeson Rd at Bourque Rd shall be designated as a "3-Way Stop Intersection." Stop signs shall be erected and maintained at all three/four corners in accordance with local and state law. All vehicles must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection. ARTICLE XVI. SECTION 122— PENALTY Any person who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall on conviction thereof be fined as provided in Sec. 102-323, Nederland Code of Ordinances. ARTICLE XVII. SECTION 133 — EFFECTIVE DATE This amendment to the ordinance shall be in full force and effect after publication as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Nederland, Texas this the 22nd day of SEPTEMBER, 2025. • Je rey P. arby, Mayor City of Nederland,Texas ATTEST: 4h4u Jonir nderwood, City Clerk City of Nederland,Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM: Chs \"�Luuunrrq,q� Chris Leavins, City Attorney : 4 City of Nederland,Texas /��� JFFFERSO ���nrrniminu" Memorandum of Agreement Between Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas And City of Nederland This Memorandum of Agreement,herein referred to as a MOU,while not a legally binding document,does indicate a voluntary agreement to assist in the implementation of disaster relief in an event/disaster. Purpose: This agreement outlines actions of City of Nederland Public Works for the supply of potable water in the event that the water supply from City of Beaumont is compromised or lost, particularly with regard to potential hurricane strikes to this region. In the event of a disaster,the City of Nederland cannot guarantee its water supply will be available.In the event that the city system is experiencing water pressure issues this can affect the city's ability to provide water to any outside source. This written memorandum supplements ongoing verbal agreements,supports preparedness,and facilitates available reimbursement for this support during the recovery phase. Prior to commencing the water supply operations, the City of Nederland will need a written request from Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.The water supply will be for essential services only not day surgery or other non-emergency operations. MOU Initiation: This MOU shall begin upon date signed by all parties.The MOU is not valid without all signatures attached with date and title. Renewal/Termination: This MOU is effective immediately upon signature by all parties.This agreement will be for two(2)years with two 2-year renewals.Either/both parties may terminate this MOU,in writing, with sixty(60)days notice prior to the annual renewal date. Services and Payment: Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas agrees to reimburse costs of Potable water usage at the City of Nederland adopted outside of city limits water rates at the time of need. In addition to the charge of water usage there will be additional charge covering man hour costs,equipment/material/supplies costs that will be necessary to accommodate this requested service. The trucks/vehicles used to transport will need to come properly equipped to transport potable water. The trucks will need to have a check valve or air gap in their system to help prevent possible contamination of the City of Nederland Water System.The transport trucks will need to be current on all of their inspections. Points of Contact: City of Nederland Public Works: Cheryl Dowden,Interim City Manager,207 N. 12th St.,Nederland,TX 77627;Phone: 409-723-1504;Fax:409-723-1550. Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas: Cindy Lovett, Facilities Operation Manager,P.O. Drawer 1591, Beaumont,Texas 77704;Phone Number:409-212-5084;Fax:409-212-5090 Modification: This agreement may be modified upon mutual written consent of both parties. A, 'rov•,,By: • orize• °epre entative Signature Authorized Representative Signature City of ederland Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas ,00; ' CEO Title Date Title Date ORDINANCE NO.2025-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 BUDGET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. WHEREAS,the City Council previously approved Ordinance No. 2024-18 which adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget;and, WHEREAS,the City Council deems it necessary to amend the current budget to increase expenditures as set out in Attachment"A"attached hereto;and, WHEREAS,the 2024-2025 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, 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;and, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS: THAT the budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 is amended to allow for increases in 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 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2025. 'f� Jef rey .Darby,Mayor City of Nederland,Texas ATTEST: 4014kr-U/ULdACl10n� ``\`,``�uw,u,utnq,�' Joni Underwood,City Clerk F NED6,Q APPROVED AS TO FORM: sfE l OF ., Christophe D.Leavins,City Attorney 1 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT—ATTACHMENT A GENERAL FUND Amend General Fund by appropriating unencumbered funds remaining at September 30,2024,in the amount of$91,000 and increase line items as detailed below: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT Increase 01-13-00-6110 Salaries&Wages $40,000 Provide funds for payout of accrued leave for previous City Manager not anticipated when FY24-25 budget was approved. BOA BUILDING(1308 BOSTON AVENUE) Increase 01-19-01-6341 Insurance General $11,000 Increase 01-19-01-6348 Electricity $6,000 Increase 01-19-01-6349 Natural Gas $1,000 Increase 01-19-01-6350 Building Structure Improvements $15,000 Increase 01-19-01-6393 Contractual Services $2,000 Provide funds for upkeep of 1308 Boston Avenue(Bank of America Building)to protect the city's investment by preventing further deterioration of asset. INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Increase 01-24-00-6393 Contractual Services $16,000 Provide additional funds for code enforcement services due to increased citizen and city council requests. i