September 8, 2025 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
rlTHE CITY OF NEDERLAND
6:00 p.m. September 8,2025
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 and the Pledges of Allegiance were led by John Ortiz.
11 Mayor Jeff Darby made a prepared, statement addressing recent community discussions
about the city manager hiring process. He clarified that the City Council has not yet hired a
city manager, and that the candidate is still going through a due diligence process
conducted by a third-party firm. Mayor Darby stated that if the report from this firm is
unfavorable,he does not believe the council will vote to hire the candidate.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mary Hebert, 1511 S. 16f1 St., expressed concerns about ongoing noise issues from a
neighboring tire and suspension business. She described frequent disruptive noise from
trucks with loud mufflers passing by her home. She reported calling the police multiple
times about the issue.
Councilmember Somber stated he would visit with Ms. Hebert and check into the
situation.
Jolei Shipley, 8765 Holmes Rd., stated she had concerns about the communication of the
city manager hiring process. She referenced the August 25th meeting minutes which
stated a motion was made to "extend an employment offer to a candidate, pending HR
review and contract negotiations,"but did not mention an HR research group involved.
1 Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated"HR review"does mean fully vetting on the candidate and the
city will follow the proper procedures recommended to them by TML.
Minutes continued, September 8, 2025
4. REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
a. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz
to approve the Minutes of August 25, 2025 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Mayor Darby abstained due to his absence at the August 25,2025 meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the Minutes of August 18,2025 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier
to approve the Minutes of August 22, 2025 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
b. A motion was made by Councihnember Duplant and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz
to approve Ordinance 2025-15, designating the Beaumont Enterprise as the official
newspaper for the City of Nederland publications. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
Cheryl Dowden, Interim City Manager, explained the recent changes in state law
requiring longer notice periods for meetings.
c. Jim Roberts of Westwood Professional Services presented a proposal for engineering
services related to the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Western Section project. The
project would cover approximately 580 acres and involve replacing 85,460 feet of pipe
and repairing/replacing 34 manholes. There was discussion about a discrepancy
between the presented costs and the amount listed in the agenda ($582,249). Mr.
Roberts agreed to honor the lower amount originally proposed. This is for the
engineering design only, it does not include construction.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz
to approve an engineering agreement with Westwood for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation - Western Section project, pending legal review. 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 Tem Ortiz to
approve an agreement with Novus Wood Group for greenwaste disposal, pending legal
review. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
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Minutes continued, September 8, 2025
NOES: None.
e. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to approve Change Order#1 and final payment and release of retainage for the
2023-24 Concrete Street Rehabilitation project. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
f. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Sonnier to approve Resolution No. 2025-13, authorizing the City of Nederland's
participation in the Texas Attorney General's Opioid Settlement—Purdue. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
g. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget:
i. The regular meeting was recessed and a Public Hearing was called to order at 6:42
p.m. by Mayor Darby for the purpose of discussing and receiving comments
regarding the proposed tax rate of$0.451000 per$100 assessed taxable value for the
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.
No public comments were received. The hearing was closed at 6:42 p.m.
ii. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
t Jones to approve Ordinance No. 2025-16, an appropriations ordinance adopting a
budget in accordance with Article VII of the City Charter of the City of Nederland.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor and Councilmembers were individually polled.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
iii. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Ortiz to set the maintenance and operations portion of the tax rate at $0.322711 per
$100 assessed valuation for the fiscal year 2025-2026. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor and Councilmenabers were individually polled.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
iv. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Ortiz to set the interest and sinking fund portion of the tax rate at $0.128289 per
$100 assessed valuation for the fiscal year 2025-2026. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor and Councilmembers were individually polled.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
v. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Jones to approve Ordinance 2025-17, adopting the tax rate for the fiscal year
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Minutes continued, September 8, 2025
beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor and Councilmembers were individually polled.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
Mayor Darby stated that the key budget items highlighted included:
- Cost of living increase for retirees (for the first time since 1984)
-New Assist.Public Works Director and Inspector position
-Increased training for police department and police department accreditation
-Funds for employee salary survey
- Software costs for public works and inspections departments
-Equipment purchases including police vehicles,public worlcs equipment, and a trash truck
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 6:55 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
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Darby. Mayor Darby
announced that the background check for the city manager candidate is not yet complete.
No final decision has been made on hiring.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Darby to adjourn the meeting
at 8:01 p.m.
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor I
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I ✓ .
Britton Jones Council Member—Ward II ✓
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III I
Jeff Ortiz Council Member—Ward IV
Cheryl Dowden Interim City Manager i/
Joni Underwood City Clerk ✓
Chris Leavins City Attorney ✓
Heather Stucker Director of Finance ,✓
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Rod Carroll Police Chief V7
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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 /
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ORDINANCE NO.2025-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THH; CITY COUNCIL OF TH H: CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS NAMING AND DESIGNATING THE BEAUMONT
ENTERPRISE AS TNF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THH; CUT OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS
WHEREAS,the City of Nederland,Texas(the"City")previously named and designated
the Port Arthur News as the official newspaper of the City;
• WHEREAS, the City Council desires amending the prior designation by naming the
Beaumont Enterprise as the official newspaper of the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Beaumont Enterprise is a paper of general
circulation within the City;
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the Beaumont Enterprise:
(1)devotes not less than 25 percent of its total column lineage to general interest items;
(2)is published at least once each week;
(3)is entered as second-class postal matter in the county where published;and
(4) has been published regularly and continuously for at least 12 months before the
governmental entity or representative publishes notice.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Beaumont Enterprise is a publication that
meets all of the criteria legally required of an officially designated newspaper for the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY TH H;CITY COUNCIL OF TH H;CITY OF
NEDERLAND,TEXAS THAT:
1. The Beaumont Enterprise is named and designated as the official newspaper ofthe City
of Nederland, Texas, and all ordinances, captions of ordinances, notices and other
matters required by law,by City Charter or by ordinances of the City to be published
shall be published therein. The use of the newspaper prior to the date of this ordinance
is hereby ratified by Council.
2. The Interim City Manager,or her successor or designee,is authorized and directed to
act in all matters in connection with this ordinance.
3. The meeting at which this Ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
4. All provisions of the Code of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extend they are in conflict. Any remaining
portions of the Code of Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect.
5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance, or the
application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any
reason be held to be invalid,such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of
this Ordinance,and to such end,the various portions and provisions of this Ordinance
are declared to be severable.
6. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage by the City Council.
PASSED,APPROVED and ADOPTED on this the 8°'day of September,2025.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE NEDERLAND CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO THE PURDUE SETTLEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
SUBDIVISION PARTICIPATION AND RELEASE
FORM REGARDING THE PURDUE 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 Purdue(the"Purdue Settlement");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
September 30, 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 Purdue 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
Purdue (the "Purdue Settlement") 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"A,"to the National Opioid Settlements Implementation Administrator by
email at opioldsparticipation@rubris.com before September 30,2025.
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 8T11 day of September 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
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AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE VII, OF TJ±1 CHARTER OF TH t, 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 1,2025 and ending September
30,2026.
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 25, 2025, after notice was
published,said Public Hearing was held by the City Council on the proposed budget.
NOW, TNF,REFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TH 11; CITY COUNCIL OF '111L+'
CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
Section 1 -GENERAL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Sixteen
million,eight hundred fifty-six thousand,five hundred dollars and no cents($16,856,500.00)
to the General Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay for
the following departments and uses:
a. City Council $46,255
b. Legal $98,490
c. City Manager $494,194
d. Finance $696,490
e. Personnel $531,651
1. Civil Service $4,150
g. City Hall $190,200
h. Police $6,318,294
i. Property Maintenance $70,519
j. Emergency Management $73,500
Ic. Fire $2,830,116
1. Fire Volunteers $18,650
m. Inspections $548,029
n. Public Works Administration $621,176
o. Street Department $1,277,259
p. Animal Control $179,564
q. Parks&Recreation • $1,261,801
r. Library $681,479
s. Other Requirements $914,683
Section 2 - DEBT SERVICE FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
Three million, two hundred ninety-nine thousand, nine hundred twenty-five dollars and no
cents ($3,299,925.00)to the Debt Service Fund for payment of principal and interest on
outstanding City debt.
Section 3 -WA1'hR&SEWER FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
Seven million, seven thousand dollarsand no cents ($7,007,000.00) to the Water& Sewer
Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay for the following
departments and uses:
a. Water Treatment $2,188,198
b. Billing/Collections $641,714
c. Wastewater Treatment $1,415,011
d. Water&Sewer Distribution $1,093,535
e. Other Requirements $1,668,542
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 Two
million,thirty-two thousand, five hundred dollars and no cents ($2,032,500.00)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 One hundred sixty-five thousand dollars and no cents($165,000.00)
to the Equipment Replacement Fund-General for the payment of necessary capital outlay.
Section 7 -EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND-SOLID WAS1'h. That there be and is
hereby appropriated the sum of Three hundred forty thousand dollars and no cents
($340,000.00) 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 Three hundred seventy-one thousand dollars and no cents
($371,000.00) to the Equipment Replacement Fund-Water & Sewer for the payment of
necessary capital outlay.
Section 9-POLICE NARCOTICS FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum
of Nineteen thousand, seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($19,750.00) to the Police
f-1 Narcotics Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
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Section 10-LIBRARY SPECIAL FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum
of Seventy-nine thousand dollars and no cents ($79,000.00)to the Library Special Fund for
the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital outlay.
Section 11 -HOTEL/MO1'EL FUND. That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
Ninety-three thousand dollars and no cents ($93,000.00) 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 Forty thousand dollars and no cents ($40,000.00) to the Fire
Department Special Fund for the payment of operating expenses and necessary capital
outlay.
Section 13—COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND.That there be and is hereby appropriated the
sum of Seven thousand dollars and no cents ($7,000.00)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, two hundred thousand dollars and no cents ($1,200,000.00)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 Two million, sixty-six thousand, eight
hundred forty dollars and no cents ($2,066,840.00) 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 1,2025 and ending September 30,2026.
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, 2025, shall be construed with and classified with Miscellaneous Revenue
anticipated during the fiscal year beginning October 1,2025 and ending September 30,2026,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 TH H; CITY COUNCIL OF TH x; CITY OF .
NEDERLAND THIS THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025.
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ORDINANCE NO.2025-17
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING T H K TAX ASSESSMENT
ROLLS FOR THE YEAR 2025,LEVYING AND ASSESSING
TAXES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CI'I Y 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 2025,was fixed by
Angela Bellard, Chief Appraiser of Jefferson Central Appraisal District, at a total value of
$2,039,412,353;now,therefore,
WHEREAS, THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE;
AND,
WHEREAS, THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 4.52
PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATIONS ON A$100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY$4.18.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TH H CITY COUNCIL OF TH H;CITY OF NEDERLAND:
SECTION 1:-That 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$2,039,412,353, shall become the tax assessment rolls of the City of •
Nederland for the year 2025,less all exemptions provided by either State Law or City ordinance in
the amount of$227,950,494.
SECTION 2:-That there is hereby levied for the current year,2025,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 30,2026 upon all property,real,personal,
and mixed,within the corporate limits of said City subject to taxation,a tax of 45.1000 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),32.2711
cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property;and
(b) For the Interest&Sinking Fund, 12.8289 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)
valuation of property as follows:
For the pmpose of paying fees, interest and principal of One hundred ninety-five
thousand,four hundred,twenty-five dollars($195,425.00)on the Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013, 1.0752 cents on each one hundred dollars
($100)valuation of property.
For the purpose of paying fees,interest and principal of Seven hundred eight thousand,
eight hundred dollars ($708,800.00) on the Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation,Series 2017,3.8998 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of
property.
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For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of Three hundred thirty-five
thousand, sixty-three dollars ($335,063.00) on the Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021, 1.8435 cents on each one hundred dollars
($100)valuation of property.
For the purpose of paying fees,interest and principal of Five hundred one thousand,
nine hundred dollars($501,900.00)on the Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates
of Obligation,Series 2023,2.7615 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation
of property. 1
For the purpose of paying fees,interest and principal of Five hundred ninety thousand,
five hundred dollars($590,500.00)on the Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates
of Obligation,Series 2024,3.2489 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 2025 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:-That 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 TI-H. CITY COUNCIL OF THH: CITY OF
NEDERLAND AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS'ELLE 8tb DAY OF SEPTEMBER,A.D.,
2025.
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