02-02-2026 Agenda (Full)NEDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
NOTICE is hereby given of a regular meeting of the Nederland City Council to be held Monday,
February 2, 2026, 5:30 p.m., at the Nederland City Hall, 207 North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. The City Council reserves the right
to retire into Executive Session concerning any of the agenda items whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Members of the public can participate remotely via Zoom Teleconferencing. Citizens may join
the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the Virtual Council Meeting https link on the City of
Nederland’s website or calling the Zoom Call in Number and entering the Meeting ID# on the
City of Nederland’s website.
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(https://www.facebook.com/CityofNederlandTX) and the city's YouTube Channel
(https://www.youtube.com/@CityofNederlandTX).
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS. Citizens may provide comments regarding the
items listed on the Consent or Regular Agenda. Citizens will address the City Council from the
podium after providing their name and address. Comments shall not exceed three minutes.
1.CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
2.INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
3.CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, members of the audience may comment on any city-related subject not on the
agenda. Anyone wishing to speak shall sign in before the meeting with their name and
address. Comments are limited to three minutes unless otherwise allowed by City Council.
The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from discussing items not listed on the
agenda. A member of the audience that desires to speak during City Council’s
consideration of any specific agenda items is requested to notify City staff prior to the start
of the meeting.
4.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.Minutes – January 12, 2026 regular meeting
b.December 2025 Departmental Reports
c.Tax Assessor Collection Report – December 2025
5.REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
a.Discussion and possible action approving a Proclamation recognizing the 2026 Nederland
Small Business of the Year, Heritage Express Carwash.
b.Discussion and possible action approving a Proclamation recognizing the 2026 Service
Organization of the Year, Nederland Rotary.
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February 2, 2026
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c. Discussion and possible action re-authorizing the City of Nederland Spay and Neuter
Program.
d. Discussion and possible action approving Resolution 2026-02, authorizing the Nederland
Police Department to participate in a Mutual-Aid Agreement with the City of Groves.
e. Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 2026-01, amending the fiscal
year 2025-2026 police budget in the amount of $33,883.20 for the purchase of 9 laptops,
docking stations, and vehicle mounts for patrol units.
f. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to Ordinance 102.26, redefining
the definition of a “Bicycle.”
g. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to Ordinance 102, adding
section 102.286 the offense of “Reckless Operation” to Bicycles, Motorcycles, Toy
Vehicles.
h. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to Ordinance 102, adding
section 102.144 to offense of “Reckless Operation” to Vehicles.
i. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to Ordinance 102, adding
section 102.337 the offense of “Reckless Operation” to Golf Carts.
j. Discussion and possible action approving Resolution 2026-03, calling for an election to
be held on May 2, 2026 for the purpose of electing two (2) Councilmembers – one from
Ward I and one from Ward III and appointing a Clerk for Early Voting.
k. Discussion and possible action engaging the services of a City Attorney.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items)
The City Council will announce that it will go into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter
551 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss matters as specifically listed on the agenda,
or as authorized by law.
Personnel Matters, pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline
or dismissal of a public officer or employee, regarding City Attorney.
7. RECONVENE
Reconvene into regular session and discuss and take action, if any, on items discussed in
Executive Session.
8. Discussion and possible action arising out of Executive Session regarding the City Attorney
engagement.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURN
Jeffrey P. Darby, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
AGENDA
February 2, 2026
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Joni Underwood, City Clerk
City of Nederland, Texas
“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”
"CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.07, DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (ENTRADA SIN
AUTORIZACIÓN POR TITULAR DE LICENCIA CON UNA PISTOLA VISIBLE), UNA
PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411 DEL
CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIAS DE PISTOLAS), NO PUEDE ENTRAR
EN ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UNA PISTOLA VISIBLE”
February 2, 2026 Meeting
ITEM 4. 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 the items unless a
councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent agenda
and considered separately. I would recommend acceptance of all the below-listed items.
a. Attached are the minutes of the January 12, 2026 regular meeting.
b. Attached are the December 2025 Departmental Reports for your review.
c. The 2025-26 total adjusted tax levy is $8,633,622.83 and the amount of collections as of
December 31, 2025 is $4,056,464.88 which represents 46.98% of the total tax levy. The
2025-2026 current year adjusted tax levy is $8,162,823.68 and the amount of collections
as of December 31, 2025 is $4,059,925.93 which represents 49.74% of the current year
tax levy. In comparison to prior year, the amount of property tax collected as of
December 31, 2024 was $3,820,986.42 which represented 48.22% of the total tax levy
and $3,786,482.42 of the current tax levy which represented 50.77%. I recommend
acceptance of the December 2025 Tax Collection Report.
FY 2025-2026 FY 2024-2025
Total Current Total Current
Adjusted Tax
Levy 8,633,622.83
8,162,823.68 7,923,884.15 7,457,884.08
YTD Collections 4,056,464.88
4,059,925.93 3,820,986.42 3,786,482.42
Collections % 46.98% 49.74% 48.22% 50.77%
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
5:30 p.m. January 12, 2026
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 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 John Ortiz, and the Pledges of Allegiance were led by Mayor
Darby.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robert Klinger, 1140 Kent, brought up his concerns regarding kids on E Bikes and golf
carts. Mayor Darby stated the police department is studying the E Bike issue.
Councilmember Sonnier stated the kids need to be taught about traffic safety, but this also
starts at home with parents. However, this issue is being addressed.
Todd Perkins, 146 Nederland Avenue, asked about getting updates from newly hired
managers regarding sewer lines and water issues. Mayor Darby stated the infrastructure
meeting is being held tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., which would provide updates.
David Wedgworth, 712 Carriage Lane, asked about the Schaumburg and Polk reports.
Mayor Darby stated there will be an update at tomorrow’s meeting at 5:30 p.m.
4. 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 Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the Consent Agenda Items “a and b” as presented. MOTION CARRIED. AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Councilmembers Jones and Sonnier.
NOES: None.
ABSTAINED: Mayor Jeffrey Darby, Councilmember Duplant
Minutes continued, January 12, 2026
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a. Minutes – December 15, 2025 regular meeting
b. Discussion and possible action to approve the closure of various City streets for the
Nederland Heritage Festival activities.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
a. Interim City Manager Bruce Mills presented Resolution 2026-01, authorizing the Police
Department to submit a traffic enforcement grant with the Texas Department of
Transportation. He explained this is a 15% match grant and it’s for $30,000. Assistant
Police Chief Arnold stated the grant would require a $4,500 city match and would not
take effect until November 2026, making it part of the next budget year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz
to approve Resolution 2026-01, authorizing the Nederland Police Department to submit
a traffic enforcement grant with the Texas Department of Transportation. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant, Jones, Sonnier, and Ortiz
NOES: None.
b. Interim City Manager Bruce Mills presented the approval to purchase via state-
approved contract a 2027 Freightliner Dump Truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
He stated $200,000 was approved in the capital budget to replace a 2007 model truck
with 128,000 to 130,000 miles, and the purchase price of $179,532 came in below the
budgeted amount.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember
Jones to approve the purchase via state-approved contract a 2027 Freightliner Dump
Truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant, Jones, Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
c. Kay DeCuir, NEDC Executive Director, discussed authorizing the Nederland Economic
Development Corporation to offer owner financing on individual properties in the Off
Boson area. She stated the proposed terms are 10% minimum down payment, 6%
interest rate, and a minimum 15-year financing term, and a requirement of good credit
scores. She stated this is to be an incentive for those that possibly can’t get a loan from
the typical lender. However, should the loan default, the building becomes the EDC’s
property.
Jackie Toups, 613 North 14th Street, expressed strong opposition. Ms. Toups doesn’t
feel it would be in the best interest of the city to be operating as landlords and banks.
Minutes continued, January 12, 2026
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Jolei Shipley, 8765 Holmes Road, also opposed the proposal. Mrs. Shipley stated she
was concerned about how much the taxpayers would lose. She felt the loss would be a
million dollars and didn’t see tax dollars generating a million.
Todd Perkins, 146 Nederland Avenue, stated he estimated losses could exceed $2
million.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier to postpone this item for legal
representation. He stated he wasn’t voting for or against it at this time. Mayor Darby
stated to postpone further discussion for the January 26, 2026 meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant to reconsider the postponement date
due to his unavailability on January 26, 2026. The item was rescheduled for discussion
for the February 9, 2026 council meeting.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Darby for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, regarding City Attorney.
7. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:51 p.m. by Mayor Darby.
Mayor Darby announced City Attorney Chris Leavins resigned on Friday via email to
council. The council is beginning to search for a replacement and hopes to have one by the
next meeting.
8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Bruce Mills had no city manager comments.
Mayor Darby provided an update on the United States Postal Service’s consideration of relocating the Nederland post office. Mayor Darby read a letter dated January 5, 2026, which stated the postal service is considering relocation due to space deficiency at the current location. Mayor Darby stated the current building is privately owned and is rented for $10,000 per month. The post office’s proposed search area includes a 2-mile radius
from the current location. Mayor Darby has contacted Congressman Weber’s office to
arrange a meeting between the city, the congressman’s office, and the postal service. Mayor
Darby also stated he has a scheduled lunch meeting with the union president, representing
postal workers, to gather additional information.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business Mayor Darby adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Minutes continued, January 12, 2026
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__________________________
Jeffery P. Darby, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
___________________________
Joni Underwood, City Clerk
City of Nederland, Texas
Rod Carroll
Chief of Police
CITY OF NEDERLAND
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1400 Boston Avenue Nederland, Texas 77627
(409) 722-4965 | (409) 723-1549
https://www.ci.nederland.tx.us/police/
Nederland Police Department
Central Dispatch
Nederland Municipal Court
Departmental Report - December 2025
Prepared by:
Tanna Alderman
January 5, 2026
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Incidents, Less Sexual Assaults, Juveniles and Mental Commitments
Report Date Nederland Incident Address
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE Offenses
1 12/1/2025 04:55 100 BLOCK N 31ST ST ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ-FV
2 12/1/2025 17:44 1200 BLOCK NAVASOTA CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
3 12/1/2025 20:32 3700 BLOCK NEDERLAND AVE PUBLIC INTOXICATION
4 12/1/2025 22:50 800 BLOCK NEDERLAND AVE DWI
5 12/2/2025 13:51 200 BLOCK N 27TH ST FORGERY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
6 12/2/2025 16:34 1400 BLOCK AVENUE B-PN FAIL TO ID/EVADING
7 12/2/2025 18:31 100 BLOCK S HWY 69
AGG KIDNAPPING/THEFT OF
FIREARM/ABANDON/ENDANGER CHILD IMMINENT
DANGER BODILY INJ NON-FAMILY
MEMBER/POSSESSION FIREARM BY
FELON/UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE
8 12/3/2025 13:56 1400 BLOCK BOSTON AVE FOUND PROPERTY
9 12/3/2025 16:21 2700 BLOCK HWY 365 ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
10 12/3/2025 16:21 800 BLOCK TWIN CITY FOUND PROPERTY
11 12/3/2025 21:28 2700 BLOCK LAWRENCE LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT
12 12/3/2025 21:35 200 BLOCK N 27TH ST WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
13 12/4/2025 02:08 600 BLOCK N 10TH ST UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE VISUAL MATERIAL
14 12/4/2025 14:06 1800 BLOCK N 19TH ST HARASSMENT
15 12/4/2025 14:52 100 BLOCK SHADOWRIDGE FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION
OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
16 12/4/2025 18:13 200 BLOCK N 37TH ST DOG BITE
17 12/4/2025 23:40 10000 BLOCK MEMORIAL-PA FAIL TO ID/NEDERLAND WARRANTS
18 12/5/2025 07:50 2600 BLOCK AVENUE F NEDERLAND WARRANTS
19 12/5/2025 10:05 1500 BLOCK HWY 365 UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE
20 12/5/2025 11:06 1000 BLOCK S 14TH ST ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
21 12/5/2025 12:12 2100 BLOCK NEDERLAND AVE RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY
22 12/5/2025 20:03 1500 BLOCK S 29TH ST ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV INTERFERE W/CHILD CUSTODY
23 12/6/2025 00:52 600 BLOCK HARDY CIRCLE DWI
24 12/6/2025 09:30 900 BLOCK AVENUE B CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
25 12/7/2025 02:19 1400 BLOCK NEDERLAND AVE DWI/OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER
26 12/7/2025 16:50 200 BLOCK S 13TH ST ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
27 12/7/2025 21:52 200 BLOCK S 2 ½ ST ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ-FV
28 12/8/2025 07:31 200 BLK N HWY 69 THEFT
29 12/8/2025 13:59 600 BLK AVENUE E DWI 3RD OR MORE/DOG BITE/FLEEING FROM OFFICER
30 12/8/2025 14:32 1400 BLK S TWIN CITY THEFT
31 12/8/2025 16:34 2300 BLK KNICKERBOCKER CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
32 12/9/2025 09:05 200 BLK N 21ST ST CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
33 12/9/2025 14:48 3200 BLK HELENA NEDERLAND WARRANTS
34 12/9/2025 16:26 2800 BLK HWY 365 PUBLIC INTOXICATION
35 12/10/2025 11:01 2300 BLK HWY 365 ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY
36 12/10/2025 15:06 1100 BLK S 15TH ST THEFT
37 12/10/2025 16:22 900 BLK SHAW ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
38 12/11/2025 13:44 2700 BLK HWY 365 CRIMINAL TRESPASS
39 12/11/2025 13:50 1500 BLK S 27TH ST BURGLARY OF HABITATION
40 12/11/2025 20:39 900 BLK AVENUE B ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ
41 12/11/2025 21:30 100 BLK NEDERLAND AVE CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
2
42 12/11/2025 23:36 900 BLK S 13TH ST WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
43 12/12/2025 00:48 200 BLK N MEMORIAL AGG ASSTAULT/PUBLIC INTOX/DISORDERLY
CONDUCT/DWI/UCW/WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
44 12/12/2025 10:56 2300 BLK AVENUE H DOG BITE
45 12/12/2025 22:32 3700 BLK NEDERLAND AVE DWI
46 12/13/2025 19:21 2700 BLK W CHICAGO ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH
47 12/13/2025 20:45 900 BLK S 13TH ST NEDERLAND WARRANTS
48 12/14/2025 16:23 1100 BLK VERNA DOG BITE
49 12/15/2025 08:38 800 BLK MEMORIAL THEFT
50 12/15/2025 16:14 900 BLK MIMOSA ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
51 12/15/2025 19:02 1500 BLK CALDER-BMT WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
52 12/16/2025 15:42 3800 BLK GRAND-BMT POSS CS PG 1/WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
53 12/16/2025 16:25 3200 BLK LANDREY BLVD ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
54 12/16/2025 20:52 2900 BLK AVENUE H NEDERLAND WARRANTS
55 12/16/2025 21:44 300 BLK S MLK-BMT POSS CS PG 1/NEDERLAND WARRANTS
56 12/16/2025 23:42 800 BLK S TWIN CITY NEDERLAND WARRANTS/WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
57 12/17/2025 10:51 8600 BLK BOBBY DR-BMT ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
58 12/17/2025 14:55 1300 BLK ORANGE AVE THEFT
59 12/17/2025 16:22 1400 BLK BOSTON RECOVERY OF PROPERTY
60 12/16/2025 18:15 2900 BLK AVENUE M INFORMATION
61 12/18/2025 09:43 300 BLK N 32ND ST ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
62 12/18/2025 12:12 2700 BLK W CHICAGO TERRORSITIC THREAT OF FAMILY-FV
63 12/18/2025 13:17 1700 BLK AVENUE M DEATH-NATURAL CAUSES
64 12/18/2025 19:00 1900 BLK SOUTH ST-BMT
TAMPER/FABRICATE EVIDENCE W/
INTENT TO IMPAIR
POSS CS PG 1/EVADING USING VEHICLE
65 12/19/2025 11:08 1000 BLK DETROIT RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY
66 12/20/2025 01:07 JERRY WARE @ HWY 69 DWI
67 12/20/2025 02:34 2700 BLK HWY 365 INDECENT EXPOSURE
68 12/20/2025 23:16 2800 BLK HWY 365 DEADLY CONDUCT
69 12/21/2025 02:08 2700 BLK W CHICAGO ASSAULT-FV
70 12/21/2025 11:26 2900 BLK HWY 365 ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY-FV
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
71 12/21/2025 12:19 2800 BLK AVENUE N WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
72 12/22/2025 19:58 1000 BLK NEDERLAND AVE LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT
73 12/23/2025 01:22 800 BLK BAKER ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
74 12/23/2025 07:36 1400 BLK S HWY 69 NEDERLAND WARRANTS
75 12/23/2025 11:26 2600 BLK AVENUE F OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
PUBLIC INTOX/ASSAULT AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANT
76 12/23/2025 19:35 1000 BLK HELENA INFORMATION
77 12/24/2025 12:07 1600 BLK HWY 365 BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
78 12/24/2025 12:34 3700 BLK AVENUE H SUSPISCIOUS DEATH
79 12/24/2025 18:56 3600 BLK AVENUE F TERRORISTIC THREAT FAMILY-FV
80 12/24/2025 21:01 3300 BLK NEDERLAND AVE DWI 3RD OR MORE
81 12/25/2025 04:07 3500 BLK PARKWAY DRIVE ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
82 12/25/2025 16:00 600 BLK N 33RD ST ANIMAL BITE
83 12/26/2025 19:58 2000 BLK AVENUE C ASSAULT OFFENSIVE TOUCH-FV
84 12/26/2025 20:12 1500 BLK N 27TH ST CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
85 12/27/2025 01:14 800 BLK S 5 ½ ST DWI
86 12/27/2025 02:09 1600 BLK BOSTON PUBLIC INTOX/POSS CS PG 1
87 12/27/2025 08:39 600 BLK N 24TH ST DEATH-NATURAL CAUSES
3
88 12/27/2025 12:51 3400 BLK AVENUE H
THEFT/FRAUDULENT USE/
POSSESSION CREDIT/DEBIT CARD INFO
EVADING ARREST
89 12/27/2025 13:00 100 BLK NEDERLAND AVE ASSAULT FV-IMPEDE BREATHING/CIRCULATION
90 12/27/2025 22:32 100 BLK HILL TERRACE ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
91 12/28/2025 02:10 1600 BLK HWY 365 WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
92 12/28/2025 09:55 2000 BLK HWY 69 CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ABUSE
93 12/29/2025 20:35 3200 BLK AVENUE H EVADING/ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT NEDERLAND WARRANTS/WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
94 12/30/2025 08:55 800 BLK S 11TH ST DEATH-NATURAL CAUSES
95 12/30/2025 13:37 1400 BLK BOSTON AVE THEFT
96 12/30/2025 19:13 3300 BLK NEDERLAND AVE WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
97 12/30/2025 22:56 100 BLK N 19TH ST DWI
98 12/31/2025 11:31 3300 BLK NEDERLAND AVE POSSESSION CS PG 1
99 12/31/2025 19:59 1000 BLK AVENUE B BURGLARY OF HABITATION/THEFT OF FIREARM
100 12/31/2025 21:48 2300 BLK S HWY 69 DWI 3RD OR MORE
TRAFFIC:
Minor Accidents: 12
Major Accidents: 4
Total Incident Reports for: Juveniles Mental Commitments Sexual Assaults
18 5 0
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The following chart gives an overview of the most common incident
types reported at Nederland Police Department. Other common
incidents that are not categorized in the chart below include warrant
arrests, found property, information reports, fail to id and evading. You will see the chart has 4 categories and will be updated each month with
the new data.
25 27
11 9
25
28
9
5
20
17
9 8
19 18
8
4
20 22
9
16
21 23
8
4
25 24
3
11
25
47
4
10
22
30
5 4
24
27
3
8
24 23
11 9
23 24
3
11
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Persons Crimes Property Crimes Drug Offenses
(Higher than Class C)
DUI Incidents
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Arrests, Less Sexual Assaults, Juveniles and Mental Commitments
Report
Date Arrestee Name AGE
Nederland Arrest Address
UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE
Offenses
1 12/1/2025 DALEY, KEITH W 43 100 BLK N 31ST ST ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ-FV
2 12/1/2025 GODFREY, DAVID LEE 51 3700 BLK NEDERLAND AVE PUBLIC INTOXICATION
3 12/1/2025 FOSTER, JESSICA LAUREN 37 800 BLK NEDERLAND AVE DWI
4 12/2/2025 WILLIAMS, STEVE RAY 44 1200 BLK SAXE-BMT
AGG KIDNAPPING ABANDON/ENDANGER CHILD IMMINENT DANGER BODILY INJ NON-FAMILY MEMBER POSSESSION FIREARM BY FELON UNAUTHORIZED USE MOTOR VEHICLE
5 12/3/2025 EMERSON, KONNOR ELISE 32 200 BLK N 27TH ST WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
6 12/5/2025 HAYES, IMANI MARIE 25 10000 BLK MEMORIAL-PA FAIL TO ID/NEDERLAND WARRANTS
7 12/5/2025 FRANKLIN, TEHILE STORM 34 2600 BLK AVENUE E NEDERLAND WARRANTS
8 12/6/2025 BENOIT, CURTIS PAUL II 29 600 BLK HARDY CIRCLE DWI
9 12/7/2025 VALDEZ, ELISE ZENAIDA 41 1400 BLK NEDERLAND AVE DWI/OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER
10 12/7/2025 SIMON, CARL FRANK 35 200 BLK S 2 ½ ST ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ-FV
11 12/8/2025 COUCH, RICHARD JAY 49 600 BLK AVENUE E DWI 3RD OR MORE/FLEEING FROM
OFCR
12 12/9/2025 WALLACE, DANIEL PAUL 34 3200 BLK HELENA NEDERLAND WARRANTS WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
13 12/9/2025 MEDIAN, JORDAN 29 2700 BLK S 27TH ST PUBLIC INTOXICATION
14 12/11/2025 MAJOR, MIRANDA 42 900 BLK S 13TH ST CRIMINAL TRESPASS
15 12/11/2025 CASTRO, GIOVANNI 18 900 BLK S 13TH ST WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
16 12/12/2025 ALANIZ, RYAN LEE 32 100 BLK N HWY 69 DWI/UCW/DISORDELRY CONDUCT
DISCHARGE/DISPLAY FIREARM
17 12/12/2025 CANDELARIO, ROMAN III 31 200 BLK N HWY 69 PUBLIC INTOXICATION
18 12/12/2025 GONZALEZ, KIMBERLY RENEE 35 200 BLK N HWY 69 PUBLIC INTOXCIATION
19 12/12/2025 HINOJOSA, JESUS 48 200 BLK N HWY 69 PUBLIC INTOXICATION
20 12/12/2025 CASANOVA, JOSE LUIS JR 32 100 BLK N HWY 69 WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
21 12/12/2025 SPARKS, JACOB ALEXANDER 27 3700 BLK NEDERLAND AVE DWI
22 12/13/2025 TRAN, BRIAN QUOC ANH 29 900 BLK S 13TH ST NEDERLAND WARRANTS
23 12/16/2025 WYRICK, EZEKIAL DAVID 40 2900 BLK AVENUE H NEDERLAND WARRANTS
24 12/16/2025 PRAJZNIER, RYAN ALLEN 32 300 BLK S MLK-BMT POSS CS PG 1/NEDERLAND WARRANTS
25 12/16/2025 WALLER, JILL ANN 49 800 BLK S TWIN CITY NEDERLAND WARRANTS
WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
26 12/18/2025 GRAHAM, SHODRAY WAYNE 52 1900 BLK SOUTH-BMT
TAMPER/FABRICATE EVIDENCE W/INTENT TO IMPAIR POSS CS PG 1/EVADING USING
VEHICLE
27 12/20/2025 BONTON, BRANDON JAMOD 33 2700 BLK HWY 365 INDECENT EXPOSURE
28 12/20/2025 MARTINEZ, BENJAMIN 31 JERRY WARE @ HWY 69 DWI
29 12/21/2025 WOODS, SEAN AARON 36 2800 BLK AVENUE N WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
30 12/23/2025 MILLER, WILIAM 53 1400 BLK HWY 69 NEDERLAND WARRANTS
31 12/23/2025 CARTER, LUCAS RAY 46 2600 BLK AVENUE F
OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
PUBLIC INTOX/ASSAULT AGAINST
PUBLIC SERVANT
32 12/24/2025 KAULFUS, CLINT MICHAEL 35 3600 BLK AVENUE F TERRORISTIC THREAT FAMILY-FV
6
33 12/24/2025 LOFTON, JARROD KYLE 41 3300 BLK NEDERLAND AVE DWI 3RD OR MORE
34 12/27/2025 CUNNINGHAM, RENE 22 800 BLK S 5 ½ ST DWI
35 12/27/2025 BONTON, BRANDON 33 1600 BLK BOSTON PUBLIC INTOX/POSS CS PG 1
36 12/27/2025 NEEB, MASON BLAYNE 20 3500 BLK AVENUE H
THEFT/FRAUDULENT USE/
POSSESSION CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
INFO
EVADING ARREST
37 12/27/2025 TORRES, LINDA LOU 59 1600 BLK HWY 365 WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
38 12/29/2025 RODRIGUEZ, JESUS MANUEL 32 3200 BLK AVENUE H
EVADING/ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT
NEDERLAND WARRANTS/ WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
39 12/30/2025 ILEY, CHARLES 31 3300 BLK NEDERLAND AVE WARRANT OTHER AGENCY
40 12/30/2025 STRINSON, JARON LEE 30 100 BLK N 19TH ST DWI
41 12/31/2025 HARVEY, JONATHAN BRENT 46 3300 BLK NEDERLAND AVE POSS CS PG 1
42 12/31/2025 RODDY, DESARI ANN 53 2300 BLK N HWY 69 DWI 3RD OR MORE
CENTRAL DISPATCH: Month of December
December 2025 911 Inbound 1,023
Abandoned 93
Total 1,116 Administrative Inbound 2,793
Abandoned 84
Outbound 937
Total 3,815
Total 4,931
NEDERLAND PORT NECHES GROVES
TOTAL CALLS
ENTERED
INTO RMS 1878 1230 1376
7
REFERRED TO HIGHER COURT: Month of December
CHARGE: ADULTS: JUVENILE:
Abandon/Endanger Child Imminent Danger Bodily Inj. 1 Aggravated Kidnapping 1 Assault - Causes Bodily Injury-Family Violence 2
Criminal Trespassing 1
DWI 2
DWI 3RD or More 1
Fail to ID Fugitive Intent Give False Info 1 Fleeing Police Officer 1 Forgery Financial Instrument 1 Fraud/Use Possession Identifying Info 1
Indecent Exposure 1
Possession Of A Firearm By A Felon 1
Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 1
Theft of Firearm 1 Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle 1 Total 16 1
FILED IN MUNICIPAL COURT OR HANDLED & RELEASED:
CHARGE: ADULTS: JUVENILE:
City Code 105.1 Permits Required 1
City Code 107.1 General Documents 1
Display Firearm/Deadly Weapon 1
Possession of Certain Substances 2
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 5
Public Intoxication 3 Total 12
8
MUNICIPAL COURT HEARINGS: Month of December
DISPOSITION: DEFENDANTS: FINED:
Guilty 22 $5,837.00
Not Guilty (Set for Pretrial) 2
Driver’s Safety Course 6
Did Not Appear (Late Letter) 42
Did Not Appear (Second Attempt) 13
Deferred 11 $2,723.00
Mandatory Deferral (MIP) 0
Dismissed (Compliance) 5
Extensions 0
Reset 8
Bond Forfeiture 6 $3,819.00
Committed to Jail 0
Show Cause Hearing (DNA – Issue CPF Warrant or Notify DPS (jug) 16
Show Cause Hearing (Appeared, Paid to Avoid Jail) 23 $1,515.50
Refer to Juvenile Authority 0
Community Service 3
-RescueTerry L. Morton – Fire Chief / Emergency Management Coordinator William J. Sparks – Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Inspector James E. Harvey Jr. – Administrative Assistant P.O. Box 967 Nederland, Texas 77627 409-723-1531409-723-1548 Fax
IncidentNumber Street Incident Alarm Time Incident Type Description
2502042 AVENUE C 12/1/2025 6:30 Emergency medical service incident, other
2502043 18th ST 12/1/2025 11:42 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502044 CANAL AVE 12/1/2025 14:31 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502045 AVENUE H 12/1/2025 20:34 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502046 10th ST 12/1/2025 21:07 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502048 FM 366 12/1/2025 21:57 Power line down
2502047 37TH ST 12/1/2025 22:13 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502049 BOBBIE DRIV 12/2/2025 8:13 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502050 NEDERLAND AVE 12/2/2025 11:49 Motor vehicle accident with injuries
2502053 3618 12TH STREET 12/2/2025 18:37 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502051 LAKE POWELL DR 12/2/2025 19:14 False alarm or false call, other
2502052 AVENUE C 12/2/2025 19:19 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502054 ORANGE AVEN 12/2/2025 20:25 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502055 S 21ST STRE 12/3/2025 6:51 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502056 N 22ND STRE 12/3/2025 9:27 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502057 AVENUE G 12/3/2025 12:29 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502058 N 18TH STRE 12/3/2025 15:41 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502059 S GARDEN @ W PORT ARTHUR 12/3/2025 15:47 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502060 AVENUE F 12/3/2025 16:54 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502061 HIGHWAY 69 12/3/2025 18:24 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502062 12th ST 12/4/2025 11:45 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502063 AVENUE C 12/4/2025 13:30 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502065 HELENA AVE 12/4/2025 16:24 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502064 S TWIN CITY HIGH 12/4/2025 16:36 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502066 Atlanta 12/5/2025 0:09 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502067 21ST ST 12/5/2025 4:36 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502068 S 7TH STRE 12/5/2025 18:43 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502069 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/5/2025 21:43 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
2502070 5TH STRE 12/6/2025 3:14 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502071 Elgin 12/6/2025 6:23 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502072 Detroit 12/6/2025 12:25 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502073 N MEMORIAL 12/6/2025 15:42 False alarm or false call, other
2502074 S 4TH STRE 12/6/2025 15:57 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502075 S 36TH STRE 12/6/2025 16:04 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502076 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/7/2025 0:10 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502079 N MEMORIAL 12/7/2025 10:12 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
2502077 AVENUE F 12/7/2025 11:13 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502078 STERLING RIDGE DR 12/7/2025 13:12 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502081 S MEMORIAL HWY 12/7/2025 17:58 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502082 FRANKLIN AVE 12/7/2025 18:00 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502080 S 12th ST 12/7/2025 18:10 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
2502083 20th ST 12/8/2025 1:07 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502084 AVENUE M 12/8/2025 3:27 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502085 N 4TH STRE 12/8/2025 7:42 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502086 AVENUE H 12/8/2025 9:34 Good intent call, other
2502087 JACKSON AVEN 12/8/2025 11:23 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502088 12TH STRE 12/8/2025 13:41 Dispatched & canceled en route
2502089 21ST @ GARY 12/8/2025 15:05 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502090 HIGHWAY 365 12/8/2025 19:18 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502091 AVENUE B 12/8/2025 19:56 Ring or jewelry removal
2502092 AVENUE H 12/8/2025 22:24 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502093 S 2ND STRE 12/9/2025 0:57 Assist invalid
2502094 HWY 365 12/9/2025 1:27 Dispatched & canceled en route
2502095 N 9TH STREET 12/9/2025 7:06 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502096 S 4TH 12/9/2025 11:13 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502097 S 1ST 1/2 ST 12/9/2025 13:24 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502098 NEDERLAND AVE 12/9/2025 13:46 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502099 AVENUE F 12/9/2025 18:13 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502100 ATLANTA AVEN 12/9/2025 18:46 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502101 BOSTON AVEN 12/10/2025 7:55 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502102 AVENUE A 12/11/2025 11:26 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502103 HIGHWAY 365 12/11/2025 17:24 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502104 N 32ND STRE 12/11/2025 17:40 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502105 S 4TH STRE 12/11/2025 22:29 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502106 N MEMORIAL 12/12/2025 0:56 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502107 HIGHWAY 365 12/12/2025 2:28 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502108 IVY LN 12/12/2025 8:13 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502109 HILL TERRACE 12/12/2025 11:21 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502110 Memphis 12/12/2025 11:55 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502111 AVENUE A 12/12/2025 13:19 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502112 S HIGHWAY 69 12/12/2025 14:41 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502113 Atlanta 12/12/2025 16:46 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502114 Chicago 12/12/2025 18:10 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502115 7TH ST 12/12/2025 19:07 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502116 BOSTON AVEN 12/12/2025 19:40 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502117 AVENUE L 12/12/2025 21:50 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502118 AVENUE B 12/12/2025 23:31 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502119 N 20TH STRE 12/13/2025 18:53 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502120 N 22ND STRE 12/13/2025 22:38 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502121 N 24TH 12/14/2025 6:00 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502122 N 18TH STRE 12/14/2025 12:22 Good intent call, other
2502123 HILL TERRACE 12/14/2025 13:10 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502124 HIGHWAY 365 12/14/2025 14:43 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502125 AVENUE G 12/14/2025 14:53 Assist invalid
2502126 Hunter Ridge 12/14/2025 17:06 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502127 HILL TERRACE 12/14/2025 17:42 Public service
2502128 AVENUE B 12/15/2025 6:59 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502129 Jackson 12/15/2025 9:21 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502130 AVENUE N 12/15/2025 10:00 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502131 FM 366 12/15/2025 14:12 Good intent call, other
2502132 S 27TH STRE 12/15/2025 14:42 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502133 N 15TH STRE 12/15/2025 16:24 Smoke scare, odor of smoke
2502134 S 12TH STRE 12/15/2025 20:01 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502135 S 4TH 12/15/2025 23:55 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502136 AVENUE M 12/16/2025 5:50 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502137 Verna 12/16/2025 6:10 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502138 HIGHWAY 365 12/16/2025 10:18 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502139 CHICAGO AVE 12/16/2025 11:57 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502140 S 4TH 1/2 ST 12/16/2025 15:32 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502141 HELENA AVE 12/16/2025 15:47 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502142 HILL TERRACE 12/16/2025 18:30 Assist invalid
2502143 VITERBO RD 12/17/2025 8:26 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502144 BOSTON AVEN 12/17/2025 10:44 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502145 GARY AVEN 12/17/2025 11:22 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502146 AVENUE C 12/17/2025 13:00 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502148 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/17/2025 13:18 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502147 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/17/2025 13:20 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502149 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/17/2025 14:14 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502150 AVENUE M 12/17/2025 15:28 Assist invalid
2502151 N 7TH STRE 12/17/2025 17:50 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502152 PARKWAY DRIV 12/17/2025 21:25 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502153 S 6TH STRE 12/17/2025 21:42 Assist invalid
2502154 3RD STRE 12/17/2025 23:28 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502155 N 18TH STRE 12/18/2025 8:06 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502156 HELENA AVEN 12/18/2025 10:30 False alarm or false call, other
2502157 AVENUE B 12/18/2025 17:31 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502158 AVENUE D 12/19/2025 14:39 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502159 W CHICAGO AVE 12/19/2025 15:58 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502160 GARY AVE 12/19/2025 16:25 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502161 PARKWAY DR 12/19/2025 16:43 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502162 HWY 69 N 12/20/2025 1:16 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
2502163 N 16TH STRE 12/20/2025 19:19 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502164 S 4 1/2 STRE 12/21/2025 3:51 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502165 Kent 12/21/2025 7:36 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502166 HIGHWAY 365 12/21/2025 11:12 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502167 N 35TH STRE 12/21/2025 11:22 Good intent call, other
2502168 S 3RD STRE 12/21/2025 14:40 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502170 BOSTON AVEN 12/21/2025 17:14 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502169 AVENUE F 12/21/2025 17:31 False alarm or false call, other
2502171 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/21/2025 21:42 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502172 BOSTON AVE 12/22/2025 11:16 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502173 15th ST 12/22/2025 11:49 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502174 AVENUE D 12/22/2025 16:39 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502175 11th ST 12/22/2025 16:46 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502176 HELENA @ N 36TH ST 12/23/2025 10:27 Power line down
2502177 HELENA AVEN 12/23/2025 13:45 Power line down
2502178 Jerry Ware 12/24/2025 9:10 False alarm or false call, other
2502179 AVENUE H 12/24/2025 12:36 Good intent call, other
2502180 AVENUE F 12/24/2025 19:00 Person in distress, other
2502181 AVENUE H 12/25/2025 3:06 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502182 PARKWAY DRIV 12/25/2025 4:11 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502183 N 34TH ST 12/25/2025 7:20 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502184 Moor DR 12/25/2025 10:43 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502185 CLOVERDALE DR 12/25/2025 15:56 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502186 17th ST 12/26/2025 2:03 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502187 AVENUE A 12/26/2025 2:27 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502188 AVENUE N 12/26/2025 6:37 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502189 12TH @ KENT 12/26/2025 10:42 Unauthorized burning
2502190 W AIRLINE DRIV 12/26/2025 12:34 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
2502191 S 6TH STRE 12/26/2025 13:24 Assist invalid
2502192 HIGHWAY 365 12/26/2025 13:45 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502193 AVENUE H 12/26/2025 18:13 Assist invalid
2502194 CANAL AVEN 12/26/2025 19:55 Unauthorized burning
2502200 VITERBO 12/27/2025 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502195 AVENUE F 12/27/2025 11:53 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502196 W AIRLINE DRIV 12/27/2025 12:53 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional
2502197 AVENUE G 12/27/2025 17:36 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502198 S 27TH STRE 12/27/2025 19:03 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502199 S Garden DR 12/27/2025 19:33 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502201 W AIRLINE DR 12/28/2025 11:53 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
2502202 W AIRLINE DR 12/28/2025 12:20 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
2502203 W AIRLINE DR 12/28/2025 14:21 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
2502204 S 33rd ST 12/28/2025 17:10 Unauthorized burning
2502205 N MEMORIAL HWY 12/28/2025 18:08 Assist police or other governmental agency
2502206 Jackson 12/29/2025 8:50 Assist invalid
2502207 CHICAGO AVEN 12/29/2025 8:58 Power line down
2502208 S Hwy 69 12/29/2025 9:13 Unauthorized burning
2502209 S TWIN CITY HWY 12/29/2025 11:02 Motor vehicle accident with injuries
2502210 S 2 1/2 STRE 12/29/2025 11:25 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502211 HWY 365 12/29/2025 12:34 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502212 N 15TH 12/29/2025 13:53 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502213 S 35TH ST 12/29/2025 15:05 Passenger vehicle fire
2502214 N 13TH 12/29/2025 18:04 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502215 AVENUE H 12/29/2025 20:52 Assist police or other governmental agency
2502216 HIGHWAY 69 12/29/2025 20:59 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502217 S 10TH 12/30/2025 3:27 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502218 Helena 12/30/2025 5:55 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502219 S 37TH STRE 12/31/2025 0:15 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502220 S 27TH STRE 12/31/2025 3:23 Rescue, EMS incident, other
2502221 HWY 69 N 12/31/2025 8:53 Lock-out
2502222 BEAUXART GARDEN RD 12/31/2025 11:30 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502223 NEDERLAND AVEN 12/31/2025 12:15 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2502224 S MEMORIAL 12/31/2025 14:22 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
2502225 29TH ST 12/31/2025 17:23 Power line down
2502226 S 5TH STRE 12/31/2025 19:18 Unauthorized burning
2502227 S 11TH 12/31/2025 19:49 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
2600001 22nd ST 12/31/2025 23:57 Emergency medical service incident, other
Analysis by Incident Type (Exposure 0)
12/01/2025-12/31/2025
6.95 %
False Alarm & False..
13
0.53 %
Fire
1
4.81 %
Good Intent Call
9
2.67 %
Hazardous Condition..
5
0.53 %
Medical
1
74.33 %
Rescue & Emergency
139
10.16 %
Service Call
19
False Alarm & False Call
Fire
Good Intent Call
Hazardous Condition (No Fire)
Medical
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service
Incident
Service Call
Total of Incident Type: 187
Analysis by Detailed Incidents Type
12/01/2025-12/31/2025
2.67 %
Alarm system activa..
5
1.07 %
Alarm system sounde..
2
4.28 %
Assist invalid
8
1.07 %
Assist police or ot..
2
0.53 %
Back Pain (Non-Trau..
1
1.07 %
Dispatched & cancel..
2
0.53 %
Emergency medical s..
1
2.67 %
False alarm or fals..
5
2.67 %
Good intent call, o..
5
0.53 %
Lock-out
1
44.39 %
Medical assist, ass..
83
1.07 %
Motor vehicle accid..
2
0.53 %
Motor vehicle accid..
1
0.53 %
No incident found o..
1
0.53 %
Passenger vehicle f..
1
0.53 %
Person in distress,..
1
2.67 %
Power line down
5
0.53 %
Public service
1
27.81 %
Rescue, EMS inciden..
52
0.53 %
Ring or jewelry rem..
1
0.53 %
Smoke detector acti..
1
0.53 %
Smoke scare, odor o..
1
2.67 %
Unauthorized burnin..
5
Alarm system activation, no fire -
unintentional
Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
Assist invalid
Assist police or other governmental agency
Back Pain (Non-Trauma)
Dispatched & canceled en route
Emergency medical service incident, other
False alarm or false call, other
Good intent call, other
Lock-out
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Motor vehicle accident with injuries
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
No incident found on arrival at dispatch
address
Passenger vehicle fire
Person in distress, other
Power line down
Public service
Rescue, EMS incident, other
Ring or jewelry removal
Smoke detector activation, no fire -
unintentional
Smoke scare, odor of smoke
Unauthorized burning
Total of Detailed Incident Type: 187
Analysis by Property Use
12/01/2025-12/31/2025
74.87 %
Residential
140
11.23 %
Outside or Special
21
4.81 %
Mercantile, Busines..
9
3.21 %
Industrial, Utility..
6
2.14 %
Health Care, Detent..
4
1.60 %
Educational
3
1.07 %
Assembly
2
1.07 %
Not Defined
2
Residential
Outside or Special Property
Mercantile, Business
Industrial, Utility, Defense, Agriculture,
Mining
Health Care, Detention & Correction
Educational
Assembly
Not Defined
Total of General Property Use: 187
EMS Impression Assessment
12/01/2025-12/31/2025
25.00 %
General illness
4
18.75 %
Chest pain
3
12.50 %
Impression/assessme..
2
6.25 %
Respiratory distres..
1
6.25 %
Syncope, fainting
1
6.25 %
Trauma
1
6.25 %
Diabetic symptom
1
6.25 %
Altered level of co..
1
6.25 %
Burns
1
6.25 %
Hypovolemia
1
General illness
Chest pain
Impression/assessment, other
Respiratory distress
Syncope, fainting
Trauma
Diabetic symptom
Altered level of consciousness
Burns
Hypovolemia
Total of Impession Assessment: 16
Incidents by Months
01/01/2025-12/31/2025
187
2025-12
166
2025-11
177
2025-10
186
2025-09
204
2025-08
204
2025-07203
2025-06
179
2025-05
184
2025-04
186
2025-03
173
2025-02
179
2025-01
2025-01
2025-02
2025-03
2025-04
2025-05
2025-06
2025-07
2025-08
2025-09
2025-10
2025-11
2025-12
Incident
C
o
u
n
t
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
Total of Month: 2,228
Compacted Non-Compacted
(Garbage) (Trash)
1876 Cubic Yards 832 Cubic Yards
Water Plant Monthly Report
DECEMBER 2025
For the month of DECEMBER, the water plant treated 86,999,000
gallons. An average of 2,806,000 gallons per day and a maximum of
3,376,000 gallons.
A total of 20 bacteriological samples were taken to Sabine River
Authority lab for analysis. All 20 passed.
43 distribution residuals were taken with an average of 3.17 mg/L.
A total of 184 turbidity readings were taken with an average of 0.106 NTU
and a maximum of 0.179 NTU. 95% of our monthly readings must be below
0.300 NTU.
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, a unit used to measure the turbidity of water, which is a measure of
the cloudiness or haziness of the water caused by suspended particles (turbidity)
mg/L: milligrams per liter
SWTP: Surface Water Treatment Plant
Sabine River Authority: TCEQ accredited lab used for our water samples
Distribution System Chlorine residuals:
Minimum required: Total: 0.5 mg/L Free: 0.2 mg/L
Maximum 4.00 mg/L (based on a running annual average of all samples in the
distribution system)
Total coliform (TC): A group of closely related bacteria, mostly harmless, that live in soil, water, and the
intestines of small animals. This group of bacteria includes fecal coliform bacteria and other non-fecal
bacteria that are very common in the natural world. The presence of these bacteria in drinking water
indicates that potentially harmful bacteria may be present.
Water Plant Monthly Report
NOVEMBER 2025
For the month of NOVEMBER, the water plant treated 83,002,000
gallons. An average of 2,767,000 gallons per day and a maximum of
3,182,000 gallons.
A total of 20 bacteriological samples were taken to Sabine River
Authority lab for analysis. All 20 passed.
42 distribution residuals were taken with an average of 3.62 mg/L.
A total of 179 turbidity readings were taken with an average of 0.101 NTU
and a maximum of 0.163 NTU. 95% of our monthly readings must be below
0.300 NTU.
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Unit, a unit used to measure the turbidity of water, which is a measure of
the cloudiness or haziness of the water caused by suspended particles (turbidity)
mg/L: milligrams per liter
SWTP: Surface Water Treatment Plant
Sabine River Authority: TCEQ accredited lab used for our water samples
Distribution System Chlorine residuals:
Minimum required: Total: 0.5 mg/L Free: 0.2 mg/L
Maximum 4.00 mg/L (based on a running annual average of all samples in the
distribution system)
Total coliform (TC): A group of closely related bacteria, mostly harmless, that live in soil, water, and the
intestines of small animals. This group of bacteria includes fecal coliform bacteria and other non-fecal
bacteria that are very common in the natural world. The presence of these bacteria in drinking water
indicates that potentially harmful bacteria may be present.
MARION & ED HUGHES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Monthly Report – December 2025
PROGRAMS
Story Times Kids Adults
Dec 3 Snowmen 2 1
Dec 4 Elves 15 9
Dec 10 Gingerbread 15 8
Dec 11 Christmas Trees 10 7
Dec 17 Story Time with Santa 17 13
Dec 18 Christmas 7 3
Dec 31 New Year’s 0 0
Dec 16 Meet Me @ the Park 11 9
Lego Afternoons/ Open Gaming Kids Adults
Dec 4 5 3
Dec 11 3 2
Dec 18 2 0
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Book Clubs Kids Adults
Dec 8 Lessons in Chemistry 0 7
Dec 15 SBC – Hot Cocoa Bar 1 2
Letters to Santa
This year we took out a mailbox that was in the storage room and made a magic Santa mailbox
for the kids to be able to mail their letters to Santa for free. If the letters were sent to Santa by
December 13th, the library staff created personalized letters back to the children and mailed them
back to the kids from Santa. We just wanted to keep the Christmas spirit alive for the kids of
Nederland. This year we mailed out 45 letters to children all over the county.
Gift Wrapping Event
This year the library held its second gift wrapping event for parents to be able to wrap up
presents from “Santa” and the rest of the family for their little ones in a place with lots of room.
We supplied all of the wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and even gift tags. We had 5 parents show
up and wrap all of their presents. We’re hoping that next year we’ll have more parents use the
event to make their kids smile on Christmas day!
STATISTICAL REPORT
December 2025
CIRCULATION STATISTICS
Adult Books
Adult Fiction 318
Large Print 156
Adult Nonfiction 130
Graphic Novels 20
Subtotal 624
Young Adult
YA Fiction 124
YA Nonfiction 0
YA Graphic Novels 95
Subtotal 219
Juvenile Books
Baby Books 103
Picture Books 448
Beginning Readers 236
Juvenile Fiction 152
Large Print 16
Juvenile Nonfiction 95
Juvenile Series 293
Juvenile Graphic Novels 290
Subtotal 1633
Monthly Book Total 2476
Miscellaneous Circulation
Periodicals 7
Periodicals, Young Adult 0
Periodicals, Juvenile 2
Book/Cassette or CD Kits 0
Books on CD 23
Books on CD, Young Adult 1
Books on CD, Juvenile 1
Movies, Adult 430
Moves, Juvenile 24
Binge Boxes (DVD) 11
Blu-ray Adult 39
Blu-ray Juvenile 0
Framed Print 0
Kits, Teacher Resource Coll. 0
Kits, BiFolkal & Special 0
Interlibrary Loans 11
Subtotal 549
Electronic Resources
Overdrive eBooks 286
Overdrive eAudio 471
Subtotal 757
Total 3782
In House Use 361
Grand Total 4143
Room Usage
Study Rooms 41
Meeting Room 2
Archive Room 0
Conference Room 2
Typing Room 0
Renewals 0
Subtotal 45
STATISTICAL REPORT
December 2025
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
Acquisitions
Bibliographic records added 330
Item records added 376
Library Visits & Hours
Library Visits 2610
Library Visits Monday 229
(10-1 -- included in total)
Library Visits Saturday 228
(10:30-2 – included in total)
Hours open to public 166.5
Days open 23
Patron Registrations (New) 24
Special Services
Interlibrary Loans -- Requested 11
Interlibrary Loans – Loaned 11
Reference Questions 115
Filled Holds 103
Patron Placed Holds 75
Volunteers
Volunteers (# for month) 0
Volunteers (hours for month) 0
Programming
In Person Programs (number) 21
In Person Programs (attendance) 215
Total Attendance 215
December 2025 Departmental Report – Parks and Recreation
The Nederland Recreation Center is operating with regular hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 8:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, & Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Pickleball schedule is Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10am-1pm. Wednesday evenings from 5pm-6pm for family/beginner play
and 6pm-8pm for competition play.
Little Dribblers will be using the facility November-February on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Gym usage for
December was 18 hours.
The Parks & Recreation hosted Christmas on the Avenue on Boston on December 6th with numerous patrons attending.
The Parks Advisory Board Meeting is held quarterly, no meeting this month.
The Parks & Recreation partnered with the Library for “MMATP” with 8 kids 9 adults attending.
The Parks & Recreation hosted an event for the “Helena Singers” to sing to the Senior Center on December 17th.
The Parks & Recreation held a Gingerbread contest among departments. The drawing is the December 17th and the lucky winner
was the Parks Department.
Visits:
Pickleball 284Visits (YTD 4523)
Open Walk 0 Visits (YTD 91)
Basketball/Volleyball 622 Visits (YTD 16465)
Racquetball Usage 18 Visits (YTD 112)
Disc Golf 77 Rounds Played (YTD 1554)
Rentals:
Gym 7 Hours (YTD 70.5)
Game Room 5 Hours (YTD 39)
Van Gogh 5 Hours (YTD 118.5)
Kitchen 0 Hours (YTD 33)
Rembrandt 0 Hours (YTD 29)
Vermeer 0 Hours (YTD 0)
Total Rental Hours 17 Hours
FINANCE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2025
Routine Activities for the month:
▪ Submitted ACH files for Utility drafts
▪ Prepared the various required reports: Sales Tax Report, TMRS Report
▪ Prepared payroll checks, accounts payable checks
▪ Review and code invoices
▪ Review accounts payable check runs for accuracy
▪ Review payroll check runs for accuracy
▪ Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile accounts
▪ Calculated lien payoffs, prepared and filed no new liens and released no liens
Accounts Payable Activities:
▪ Checks issued 190
▪ Invoices paid 233
▪ Purchase orders issued 211
▪ Purchase orders completed 129
▪ 1099 Forms issued 0
Payroll Activities:
▪ Checks & ACH payments issued 306
▪ W-2 Forms issued 0
Utility Billing Activities:
▪ Issued 7,323 bills for utility service
▪ Delinquent bills mailed 0 (done quarterly)
▪ Active accounts 7,271 (71 new accounts, 51 disconnected-non-transfer,
1 disconnected and transferred)
▪ Left 25 leak tag notifications
▪ Payments received:
Mail and night drop 530
Billing counter 845
Drive-thru window 1,024
ACH Drafts 1,031
Internet bill payments 937
Online bill payments thru City website 3,469
Total payments received for utility services 7,836
▪ Service orders completed:
Reread 3
Cutoff 91
Disconnect 26
Leaks 5
Meter installation 7
Meter repairs 0
New connection 29
Occupant change 30
On/off for repairs 9
Other-miscellaneous 23
Reinstate 80
Total 303
12/1/2025 THROUGH 12/31/2025
INSPECTION TYPE # OF INSPECTIONS
AIR CONDITIONING
ROUGH 3
COMM. DUCT
COMM. HOOD
FINAL 3
BUILDING
PIER/FOOTING
FOUNDATION 1
NAIL PATTERN 1
FRAMING 1
BUILDING FINAL 2
POOL FINAL 1
SIGN SHAFT/SIGN FINAL
FINAL WALKTHROUGH
ENERGY
WALL INSULATION
FLOOR INSULATION
CEILING INSULATION 1
FINAL
ELECTRICAL
TEMPORARY POLE
SERVICE CONDUIT
SLAB CONDUIT
ROUGH 4
TEMPORARY FINAL 5
POOL BONDING
NAME CHANGE 3
SERVICE CHANGE/SERVICE REPAIR 6
SOLAR 1
FINAL 4
GENERATOR
PLUMBING
ROUGH 3
WATER LINE 1
SEWER LINE 3
GAS ROUGH/GAS UNDERGROUND 2
TOP OUT 2
GAS FINAL 4
PLUMBING FINAL 4
GREASE TRAP/POOL P-TRAP
Water Heater
GAS GENERATOR
TOTAL 55
INSPECTIONS COMPLETED DURING THE PERIOD
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
DECEMBER 202 5
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
C I T Y O F N E D E R L A N D
2
DECEMBER 2025
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CURRENT OPENINGS
▪ Public Works Director
This position was posted on September 30, 2025, with first review of applications on October 17, 2025. Still open.
▪ Police Officer (TCOLE Certified)
This position was reposted on October 28th, 2025, with first review of applications on November 14th, 2025. Still
open. Six applicants were invited to test early December but only four were tested. Three applicants passed the
written and physical assessments and were interviewed. Two were selected for investigative backgrounds.
▪ Heavy Equipment Operator (Public Works - Water Line Operations)
This position was posted on December 12th, 2025, with first review of applications on December 31st, 2025.
TESTING & INTERVIEWS
▪ Four (4) applicants were tested for police positions.
NEW HIRES / PROMOTIONS / TRANSFERS / RESIGNATIONS/ RETIREMENTS
▪ On December 1, 2025 Taylor Shelton, PE was hired as a part-time Assistant to the City Manager Special Projects
(Public Works).
▪ On December 26, 2025 Richard Rovira, Maintenance Worker, tendered voluntary resignation.
▪ On December 31, 2025 Henry Hanson retired from his position as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
WORK INJURIES / SAFETY INSURANCE
▪ On December 8, 2025 a police officer was sent to Occupational Medical Care for treatment for a minor injury.
Employee was released to full duty.
▪ On December 23, 2025 a sanitation driver was sent to Occupational Medical Care for evaluation and was released to
full duty.
▪ On December 23, 2025 a police officer was sent to Occupational Medical Care for treatment for a minor injury.
Employee was released to full duty.
▪ On December 23, 2025 an information technology employee was sent to Occupational Medical Care for evaluation
and was released to full duty.
▪ On December 23, 2025 a police officer was sent to the Medical Center for treatment for a minor injury. Employee
was released to full duty.
3
▪ On December 29, 2025 a police officer sustained a minor injury and was administered first aid on site. Employee
chose not to seek further medical treatment.
POLICE / FIRE / CIVIL SERVICE CONTRACTS
▪ Nothing to report for December 2025.
INCIDENTS
▪ Nothing to report for December 2025.
CITY OF NEDERLAND
MONTHLY REPORT
City Clerk Department, December 2025
Service Level and Workload Indicators December
2025
YTD
2025
General Elections Conducted 0 1
Special Elections Conducted 0 0
Charter Elections Conducted 0 0
Regular/Special Council Meetings Attended 2 33
Agenda Packets Prepared 2 33
Staff Meetings Attended 2 21
Bid Openings Attended 0 1
Requests under the Open Records Act 7 116
Legal Postings 3 68
Legal Ads Published 1 19
Alcohol Licenses/Applications Issued 3 13
Proclamations/Certificates 0 14
Vital Statistics
• Birth Certificates Issued
• Birth Certificates Processed
• Death Certificates Issued
• Death Certificates Processed
• Burial Transit/Cremation Permits Issued
• Acknowledgement of Paternity
• Amended Birth Certificates Processed
• Amended Death Certificates Processed
• Delayed Birth Certificates Processed
• Birth Replacement Records Processed
19
0
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
259
3
69
75
37
0
1
6
0
0
Taxi Cab
• New
• Renewal
0
0
0
0
MAJOR PROJECTS
December
Submitted SAMS renewal
Prepared candidate packets for May 2026 election
February 2, 2026 Meeting
5. REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
a. Attached is a proclamation recognizing Heritage Express Car Wash as the 2026
Nederland Small Business of the Year.
b. Attached is a proclamation recognizing the Nederland Rotary as the 2026 Service
Organization of the Year.
c. Attached is the 2026 Spay and Neuter Program policy. The City launched this as a pilot
program in 2016 with positive results. The household income thresholds represent the
latest numbers utilizing HUD data (2025); they have increased slightly from last year.
Applicants with household income above $100,000 are not eligible for financial
assistance. Nederland residents (verified through state-issued identification and a current
utility bill with a City address) will be eligible for funding for their pet or pets to be spay
and neutered at veterinarian offices participating in the program. Once all funds have
been expended, we will no longer accept applications. Staff will begin accepting
applications on Monday, February 2nd. I recommend approval of this item.
d. During an audit of possible liabilities and weaknesses at the Police Department, it was
discovered that the Mid-County cities do not have a formal memorandum of
understanding for mutual aid for law enforcement. Since the inception of Central
Dispatch (in the 1980’s) there has only been a verbal agreement between law
enforcement agencies as compared to the Fire Departments that have a written
agreement. Attached is Resolution 2026-02 and the proposed agreement with the City of
Groves which has been reviewed by the previous city attorney. Police Chief Carroll
recommends approval of this item. I concur with his recommendation.
e. Attached is proposed Ordinance 2026-01, consideration of a budget amendment for the
police department in the amount of $33,883.20 for the purchase of 9 laptops, docking
stations and vehicle mounts for patrol units. This will expand officers’ ability to access
components of the Real Time Crime Center and create efficiency of job functions. Police
Chief Carroll recommends approval of this item. I concur with his recommendation.
f. Attached is a proposed amendment to Ordinance 102 redefining the definition of a
“bicycle.” Due to the influx of e-bikes into our community and the numerous complaints
about these vehicles, the police department is proposing to change the definition of
bicycle to include e-bikes. Police Chief Carroll recommends approval of this item. I
concur with his recommendation.
g. Attached is a proposed amendment to Ordinance 102, adding section 102.286, the offense
of “Reckless Operation” to bicycles, motorcycles, and toy vehicles. Due to the influx of
e-bikes into the community and the complaints about these vehicles, this section will
address the issue of reckless operations. Police Chief Carroll recommends approval of
this item. I concur with his recommendation.
h. Attached is a proposed amendment to Ordinance 102, adding section 102.144, the offense
of “Reckless” Operation” to Vehicles. The police department wishes to address
complaints of reckless driving of motor vehicles within the city limits. Police Chief
Carroll recommends approval of this item. I concur with his recommendation.
i. Attached is a proposed amendment to Ordinance 102, adding section 102.337, the offense
of “Reckless Operation” to Golf Carts. The police department wishes to address
complaints of reckless driving of golf carts within the city limits. Police Chief Carroll
recommends approval of this item. I concur with his recommendation.
j. Attached is Resolution 2026-03, calling for an election to be held on May 2, 2026 for the
purpose of electing two (2) Councilmembers – one from Ward I and one from Ward III
and appointment a Clerk for Early Voting. Jefferson County will handle the election
process per the City’s election contract with them. However, if necessary, Mrs.
Underwood will step in as Clerk for Early Voting. Mrs. Underwood is available to
answer any questions you might have. I recommend approval of this item.
k. Consider possible action engaging the services of a City Attorney.
CITY OF N EDERLAN D ___________
SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
Effective Date: February 2, 2026
Purpose: The City of Nederland believes that the management of the Nederland
animal population is vital to the public health. Therefore, the spay and
neuter program will permit Nederland residents to have their pets (dogs
and cats) spayed and neutered for free or at reduced cost. All medical
procedures are performed by a qualified doctor of veterinary medicine
chosen by the City of Nederland.
Eligibility: The spay and neuter program is offered to Nederland citizens who meet
the income eligibility requirements. Income eligibility will be based on a
sliding scale and on the number of individuals in the household, which is
the state’s definition of low-income levels.
Recommended fees:
Extremely Low Income = No cost
Very Low Income = $10
Low Income = $20
Above Low Income = $40
$100,000 or above income = Ineligible
Household
Size Extremely Low Income Very Low Income Low Income
1 Person $17,750 $29,550 $47,250
2 Persons $21,150 $33,800 $54,000
3 Persons $26,650 $38,000 $60,750
4 Persons $32,150 $42,200 $67,500
5 Persons $37,650 $45,600 $72,900
6 Persons $43,150 $49,000 $78,300
7 Persons $48,650 $52,350 $83,700
8 Persons $54,150 $55,750 $89,100
This program is for residents of the City of Nederland ONLY. Residency will
be verified by a resident presenting copies of their State of Texas driver’s
license or state-issued identification AND a utility bill with a current
address.
The City Manager shall make the final decision regarding any appeals of
eligibility (whether income-related or residency) in this program.
Residents must appeal staff’s decision in writing to the City Manager.
Process: Anyone interested in this public service should contact the Nederland
Animal Shelter at (409) 723-1541. Participation in this program is “first
come, first served.” Once the amount of funds allocated for this program
are depleted, the program will be placed on hold until additional funds are
allocated. A meeting will be scheduled with the animal/pet owner to verify
eligibility; financial eligibility will be determined through submitted copies
of W-2’s, self-certification, or other prescribed method. There is a strict
limit of three animals per household per year (October 1st – September
30th). Once eligibility is verified and a hold harmless agreement is executed
between the animal/pet owner and the City of Nederland, an appointment
will be scheduled with the participating veterinarian office for the
procedure. The procedure must be completed within 60 days of approval
of the application; failure to meet that deadline will result in the approval
being revoked. Annually, the City shall coordinate with local veterinarians
for participation in this program; only the costs for spay and neuter
procedures at a veterinarian’s office participating in this program shall be
eligible for reimbursement. When arriving for your appointed procedure,
all dogs and cats should be restrained by a leash or in a carrier.
Current rabies vaccination is required for all dogs and cats. If your animal
has been vaccinated against rabies, a valid vaccination certificate must be
provided to the City Animal Control Officer to verify eligibility in this
program. Unvaccinated animals and animals without proof of current
rabies vaccination will be vaccinated against rabies at the animal/pet
owner’s cost when the spay and neuter procedure is done. The animal/pet
owner shall pay the fee prescribed by the veterinarian. Other vaccinations
are not required by law but are strongly recommended.
Payment must be made when services are rendered. The veterinary office
accepts credit cards and cash.
SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
The City will only process a completed application. The following
Applicant Checklist should be followed to ensure you submit a
complete application:
Household Income Verification Documentation (includes
total household income)
• Copy of W-2’s, Social Security benefit documentation,
Unemployment benefit documentation, etc. for ALL
household members
Residency Verification Documentation
• Copy of your state issued identification, such as a
driver’s license
• Copy of a utility bill in the applicant’s name that
matches the address listed on the application (Entergy,
Texas Gas, Spectrum, the City, etc.)
Did you note whether the animal is up-to-date with its
vaccinations?
Did you select a preferred veterinary clinic?
Did you sign the application?
SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
Application Form
Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________
Applicant’s Address: __________________________________________
Contact Phone Number(s): _____________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
Type (dog or cat), Name and Age of Pets/Animals: __________________
___________________________________________________________
Household Size (number living in household): ______________________
Annual Household Income: _____________________________________
Verification of Pets/Animals CURRENT vaccination provided:
□ YES □ NO
Requested Veterinarian: □ Animal Hospital of Mid-County OR
□ Spurlock Road Veterinary Clinic OR
□ Neighborhood Veterinary Center
Applicant’s Signature: _____________________ Date: _____________
By signing this application, I, the applicant, agree to release and hold harmless the City of Nederland and
the participating veterinarian, and the employees of the City of Nederland and the participating veterinarian,
from any and all liability in connection with the spaying and/or neutering of my animal(s)/pet(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
NEDERLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GROVES, MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of Nederland is committed to ensuring the safety and
welfare of its residents, pedestrians, and motorists; and
WHEREAS, the Nederland Police Department desires to enter into a
Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Groves; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Mutual Aid Agreement will
enhance public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the Nederland Police
Department to enter into the Mutual Aid Agreement.
Section 2. The City Council finds that the Mutual Aid Agreement is in the
best interest of public safety.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Nederland
this .
Jeffrey P. Darby, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Joni Underwood, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Mutual-Aid Agreement for Regional
Law Enforcement Cooperation
1. Purpose and Authority.
By their authority, the City of Groves and the City of Nederland, through their respective Police
Departments (collectively, the “Members”), form a Mutual Aid Agreement (the “Agreement”) to
assist each other in the protection of their respective communities. The Members shall cooperate
and support each other in criminal investigations, law enforcement, and training. The Members
intend to extend to the deputies and officers employed by the other municipalities the authority to
investigate possible crimes and to make arrests throughout the region or area covered by this
Agreement. The Members may also assist the other Members in times of civil emergency.
2. Joint Efforts, the Lead Agency, and Cooperation
The basic unit of cooperation between agencies under this Agreement is the joint effort.
The Lead Agency shall be the agency with jurisdiction over the incident.
Each agency will provide reports in a form acceptable to the Office of the District Attorney
or City Prosecutor to host a prosecution or other proceedings.
3. Supervision
For each joint effort, the lead agency will designate a lead deputy/officer. While a
deputy/officer is engaged in the actual performance of official duties as part of the joint effort, the
deputy/officer will be under the lead deputy/officer’s supervision and the higher supervision of the
lead deputy/officer’s chain of command
4. A Deputy’s/Officer’s Authority and Obligations
While performing duties under this Agreement, a deputy/officer may exercise all the
authority and fulfill all of the obligations of a peace officer, under the law, within the jurisdictions
of all agencies that are Members to this Agreement. This includes the authority to investigate
possible or suspected crimes, including traffic violations, and to arrest persons throughout the
region or area covered by this Agreement. A deputy’s/officer’s qualification for office in the
deputy’s/officer’s home jurisdiction constitutes qualification for office with the other agencies that
are Members of this Agreement, and no additional cost, bond, or compensation is required.
5. Responsibilities
a. Deputies/Officers and Personnel
Despite the personnel and resource commitments in section 2, each agency has the final
authority and discretion in assigning its deputies/officers and other personnel or resources to a joint
effort. An agency is not obligated to join each joint effort.
Each agency will remain the sole employer of all its deputies/officers and employees who
participate in efforts under this Agreement. Each agency alone will be responsible for all
compensation, benefits, insurance, or coverage for its deputies/officers.
Each agency will be responsible for the defense and indemnification of its deputies/officers
and employees under its usual insurance or coverage for general liability and law-enforcement
claims.
A deputy’s/officer’s or employee’s assignment to a specific joint effort, or performance of
duties, under this Agreement, will not constitute service to another agency to make the assigned
deputy/officer or employee a borrowed servant of another agency.
Each agency’s deputies/officers and employees will not become, nor act, as the employees,
agents, or representatives of another agency. The jurisdictions and agencies will not be joint or co-
employed.
Each agency alone is responsible for its deputies’/officers’ fitness for duty and for taking
all acts necessary to maintain its deputies’/officers’ licenses and appointments, including training,
continuing education, and firearms qualification. Each agency alone is responsible for ensuring
that its deputies/officers meet its physical-fitness policies. Each agency alone is responsible for its
deputies’/officers’ discipline.
b. Vehicles and Equipment
Each agency has the final authority and discretion in assigning its vehicles, equipment, and
other resources to a joint effort under this Agreement.
Each agency will be responsible for all costs associated with its vehicles and other
equipment used in joint efforts, including fuel and maintenance. Each agency alone is responsible
for the safekeeping, care, and maintenance of its vehicles and equipment, as well as protecting
them with insurance or warranty coverage.
c. Expenses
Each agency will bear all expenses and costs of providing its deputies, vehicles, equipment,
supplies, and resources for joint efforts under this Agreement
d. Citations and Cite-and-Release Programs
Each agency will follow state law and its own agency’s policies and procedures with
respect to any decision to issue a citation in lieu of an arrest. An agency may permit the
deputies/officers it assigns to a specific joint effort to follow the policy of the lead agency on the
effort in this regard.
8. Policies
Deputies/officers of Member agencies shall follow their agency’s policies and procedures.
9. Video and Audio Recordings
Any video or audio recording, such as a recording made by a body-worn camera, in-vehicle
camera, or other recording device, will remain the sole property of the agency that owns the camera
or recording device.
Each agency’s policy will require deputies/officers to record all traffic stops, including
traffic violations, CMVE stops, stranded-motorist assistance, and vehicle pursuits, and to retain all
recordings as potential evidence for a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law. See,
e.g., Occupation Code, § 1701.660.
The agencies will confer about the handling and public release, if any, of a recording or
related information that is, or may be, relevant to a joint effort or incident under this Agreement.
See, e.g., Occupation. Code, §§ 1701.661–1701.663; Gov’t Code, chapter 552 (Public Information
Act); Code of Crim. Proc., art. 2.139 (recordings of arrests for intoxication offenses). The agency
owning the recording will provide to the supervisors, deputies, county officials, attorneys, and
experts of other Member agencies under this Agreement with reasonable viewing of any relevant
recording. The agency that owns a recording will have the final authority regarding a decision
to release the recording.
10. Press and Social Media
The agencies will reasonably cooperate in communicating with the press, issuing press
releases, and using social media.
11. Civil Liability
a. Duties and Risks
Each jurisdiction and agency will be responsible for its own defense and liability—and for
those of its Chiefs and Marshals, supervisors, deputies, officers, and other employees—in the event
of any claim, dispute, or lawsuit related to a joint effort under this Agreement.
If a deputy/officer is a named defendant or other party to a claim or lawsuit related to a
joint effort under this Agreement or the deputy’s/officer’s acts or omissions as part of a joint effort,
then the deputy/officer is entitled to the same defense, indemnification, and other services and
benefits to which the deputy/officer would be entitled had the claim or lawsuit arisen out of the
deputy’s/officer’s acts or omissions in the deputy’s/officer’s home jurisdiction in the absence of
this Agreement.
The agency that assigns a deputy, officer, or other employee to participate in a joint effort
under this Agreement will remain solely responsible and liable for the deputy, officer, or
employee’s actions, omissions, and violations of the law, including violations of statutes, civil
rights, and the Tort Claims Act, Civil Practice & Remedies Code, chapter 101.
The assigning agency will also be solely responsible and liable for the deputy, officer, or
employee’s health and safety and for providing workers’ compensation, disability, or similar
coverage or insurance for the deputy/officer or employee.
A Member (including its agency) will not bring a claim or lawsuit against another Member
(including its agency) for any type of damage or injury to its personnel or property related to a
joint effort under this Agreement. In the event that a Member brings an action against another
Member in violation of this paragraph and a court or other authority determines that the Member
is liable for any type of damage or injury to another Member’s personnel or property related to a
joint effort, then the Member who is the beneficiary of the determination, agrees to indemnify, and
hold harmless, the other Member(s) for the type and amount of liability determined. This paragraph
does not prevent a city from fully litigating the question of proportionate responsibility or liability,
especially as it may arise in the proceedings on a claim by a person who is not a party to this
Agreement.
A Member will not request reimbursement from another Member for compensation or
other benefits paid to the county’s deputies, officers, or employees, including under Tex. Local
Gov’t Code § 362.003(c). Nonetheless, if a Member provides another Member with emergency
assistance under Tex. Local Gov’t Code § 362.002(a), then the Member may request
reimbursement from the other under section Texas Local Gov’t Code § 362.003(c).
“Person” means all legal entities, including an individual, corporation, or other artificial
entity, state or federal government, a governmental department or agency, or a political
subdivision.
“Claim or lawsuit” means any type of claim, including a demand, dispute, or claim in a
lawsuit, arbitration, or other proceeding.
“Any type of damage or injury” means all types of damages and injuries, regardless of
nature, including property damage, personal injury, civil-rights violation, economic loss, and loss
or infringement of privacy, intellectual-property, or contract rights. In the context of a duty to be
responsible for liability or to indemnify or hold harmless, “damage” and “liability” also include
attorneys’ fees and costs, including expert and other litigation costs.
The terms “acts or omissions” should be interpreted broadly to include all manner of
actionable conduct, including intentional acts or omissions, gross negligence, negligence,
inadvertence, and other acts or omissions sufficient for liability.
Phrases like “claim,” “any type of damage,” “any type of injury,” and “related to” do not
require a determination before a related duty applies or is triggered and should be interpreted
broadly as if they read “alleged claim,” any type of “alleged damage” or “alleged injury,” or
“allegedly related to, or arising out of, in whole or in part.”
b. Cooperation
Each Member will reasonably cooperate with the other Members in defending a claim or
lawsuit, including providing access to, and copies of, documents or data, evidence, reports, or
recordings, and access to witnesses or other persons with discoverable knowledge, such as
deputies, officers, employees, or other persons under the Member’s supervision or control. The
agencies will also enter into a joint defense agreement where appropriate to protect confidential
information.
No Member waives any immunity, heightened liability requirement, liability limit, or
liability cap available under any law or statute, including the Texas Tort Claims Act, Civil Practice
& Remedies Code, chapter 101, or other applicable state or federal law.
c. Limitation of Extraordinary Remedies
Each Member is entitled only to its benefit of the bargain under this Agreement. The
Members are not liable to each other for consequential, incidental, indirect, special, punitive, or
exemplary damage or damage that arises from special circumstances. This provision does not
affect either party’s rights to a defense or indemnification, or any other amount under section 11.
12. Records
Each Member will maintain the required records for its participation in activities under this
Agreement, including reports required for motor-vehicle stops, see Code of Crim. Proc.,
art. 2.133–2.135, 2.139, and incident-based crime statistics, see Gov’t Code, § 411.054.
The Members will reasonably cooperate on exchanging information or keeping joint
records of their activities under this Agreement. A Member will reasonably cooperate with the
others in responding to audits.
13. New Members
Upon written approval by the then-current Members to this Agreement, a new county
and/or city and its agency may join the mutual aid created by this Agreement by a resolution or
order of its governing body, within the meaning of section Tex. Local Gov’t Code § 362.002(b),
which agrees to the terms of this Agreement in a form substantially similar to that in Exhibit “A,”
including execution by an authorized representative of the new county or city.
14. Other
a. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on the date when the second party executes the
Agreement. The Agreement’s first term will end on November 1, 2026, and will automatically
renew for successive two-year terms every two (2) years thereafter on November 1 of the
applicable year), unless otherwise terminated or notice of nonrenewal is provided by any Member.
b. Withdrawal and Termination
A Member may withdraw or terminate their participation in this Agreement for any reason
by providing the other parties with thirty (30) days’ written notice. Withdrawal or termination of
this Agreement does not affect a withdrawing Member’s obligations to be the employer of its own
deputies/officers and personnel, to be responsible for its own expenses, or to be responsible for its
obligations under section 11. For so long as at least two (2) cities and/or counties are Members of
this Agreement, this Agreement will remain effective between those Members.
c. Notice, Opportunity to Cure, Alternative Dispute Resolution
If a Member believes that another Member has not complied with a duty under this
Agreement or has a dispute related to a joint effort, then the Member will notify the other
Member(s) in writing of the default and/or dispute, and the parties will attempt to resolve the
dispute. The parties agree that they shall provide a reasonable time for such attempted informal
resolution, as reasonably determined under the circumstances.
Before a Member may file a claim or lawsuit, the Members must meet in person in an
informal conference to attempt to resolve the dispute(s). If the parties are unable to resolve the
dispute(s), the Members will submit the dispute(s) to mediation as set out in section Tex. Civ.
Practice & Rem. Code §154.023. Information exchanged and communicated will be confidential
under sections Tex. Civ. Practice & Rem. Code §§ 154.053 and 154.073 and Tex. and Tex. Gov’t
Code § 2009.054.
This section does not affect a Member’s right to file a claim in a lawsuit or proceeding
initiated by a person who is not a party to this Agreement. If a Member files a claim in
contravention of this section, a court or other authority may stay the case or proceeding to permit
the Members to comply with this provision.
d. Notices
A party may send a written notice under this Agreement by email or U.S. Postal
Service, Certified Mail, to:
Marshal Christopher Robin Chief Rod Carroll
City of Groves City of Nederland
4201 Main Ave 1400 Boston Ave
Groves, Texas 77619 Nederland, Texas 77627
409.962.0244 409.723.1525
A party may change the address or individual for notice by providing such change to the
other Members, which will be effective three (3) days after such notice.
e. Interpretation
In general, this Agreement should be interpreted: (a) to extend to the deputies/officers from
each Member the authority to enforce all applicable laws in all cities who are Members of this
Agreement, including the authority to investigate possible or suspected crimes and to arrest
persons; (b) so that each Member is responsible for its own chiefs, officers, deputies, and other
employees and agents, as well as its own vehicles, equipment, and resources, including, being
responsible for paying all of their compensation of whatever nature and for being responsible for
any liability arising from their conduct; and (c) so that the Members share the costs and benefits
of joint efforts equitably throughout the term of this Agreement.
If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any
respect, such determination shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, and this
Agreement shall then be construed as if the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had not
been included in this Agreement. Further, the failure of either party in any one or more
instances to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement
or to exercise any option herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment
to any extent of the right to assert or rely upon any such terms, provisions, or options on any
future occasion
f. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by and is to be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and of the United States. The parties agree and consent to the jurisdiction
of and venue in the District Courts of Jefferson County, Texas, and of the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and acknowledge that such courts shall constitute proper
and convenient forums for the resolution of any actions among the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof.
g. Entirety
This Agreement constitutes the full and complete Agreement of the parties, and all other
prior and/or contemporaneous Agreements between the parties have been merged herein. Any
future amendment of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall require the written consent of
both parties.
h. Headings. All section headings or other titles used in this Agreement are used
solely for convenience and shall not affect or be used in connection with the interpretation or
construction of this Agreement.
i. Amendments. This Agreement may be changed or modified at the request of a
Member, provided all parties agree to the requested change, and a written amendment or
modification of this Agreement is prepared and executed by the parties.
j. Assignment: A Member may not assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement
without the written consent of the other Members.
15. Definitions
a. Each city’s authority under chapter 362 of the Local Government Code refers to
the authority to form a mutual-aid law-enforcement task force under section Tex. Local Gov’t
Code §362.002(b). Where the conditions for an emergency are met, the cities also intend to draw
on their authority under section 362.002(a). See Tex. Att’y Gen. Op. No. JC-0532, at 1 (2002)
(concluding that subsections (a) and (b) operate independently).
b. References to Codes, such as the Local Government Code, Code of Criminal
Procedure, Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Government Code, Occupations Code, and Penal
Code, are to these Texas Codes.
c. Deputy, law-enforcement officer, or officer means a licensed peace officer under
article 2.12 of the Code of Criminal Procedure or section 362.001(2) of the Local Government
Code, including a deputy, city police officer, and city marshal. Generally, the parties expect
deputies or officers who hold a permanent peace officer’s license to participate in joint efforts
under this Agreement. But a city or county may assign a deputy/officer who holds another license
or who serves under an appointment as a reserve deputy/officer under Tex. Local Gov’t Code §
85.004.
d. The phrase “all tasks related to a joint effort” includes training, making
appropriate reports to TCOLE, investigating possible crimes, conducting surveillance, applying
for warrants, conducting searches, issuing citations, arresting persons, seizing vehicles or property,
taking custody of arrested persons and observing their rights, handling seized vehicles or property,
preparing reports, keeping records, handling evidence, providing testimony or evidence,
cooperating in prosecutions or other proceedings, and cooperating in audits or reviews.
f. The phrase “cooperate in taking custody of arrested persons and meeting the
legal obligations for presenting the person before a magistrate” means taking custody of
arrested persons and meeting the obligations set out in provisions like articles 14.03(d),
14.03(g)(3), 14.06, 15.06, 15.08, 15.16–15.20 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Tex. Local
Gov’t Code § 362.002(c).
g. The phrase “exercise all of the authority and fulfill all of the obligations of a
peace officer” includes (i) preserving the peace, preventing or suppressing crime, and summoning
aid, (ii) enforcing all laws applicable to or in the cities, including chapter 644 of the Transportation
Code, (iii) investigating suspected or possible crimes, including traffic violations, (iv) pursuing
persons and vehicles, (v) stopping and searching persons, vehicles, trailers, containers, and other
property with and without warrants, (vi) issuing citations, including citations for traffic violations,
(vii) conducting surveillance, (viii) applying for warrants, (ix) serving or executing warrants,
writs, or other processes, (x) arresting persons, (xi) using force, (xii) seizing vehicles or other
property, (xiii) initiating or participating in forfeiture proceedings, and (xiv) assisting in the
prosecution of criminal cases, forfeiture proceedings, or other proceedings. See Code of Criminal
Procedure; Tex. Local Gov’t Code, § 85.004(d); Penal Code, chapter 9; Transportation Code, title
7, subtitle C (rules of the road), and subtitle F (commercial motor vehicles); 37 Tex. Admin. Code,
Part 1, chapter 4 (commercial vehicle regulations); Occupations Code, chapter 1701; Tex. Civ.
Practice & Rem. Code, chapters 34 and 61–66; and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
h. The phrase “all compensation, benefits, and insurance or coverage” means all
forms of compensation, including employment-related benefits or rights under the FLSA or civil-
service rules, if any, including salary, overtime, and other benefits; pension contributions or
payments; workers compensation payments or benefits; disability payments; medical-expense
payments; uniform, firearm, and equipment allowances; insurance or other coverage to its
employees and deputies; and all forms of vacation or leave time, including paid time off,
compensatory time, and FMLA leave. The clause is designed to meet the requirements of Tex.
Gov’t Code §362.002(b), and includes all rights and benefits set out in section Tex. Gov’t Code
§362.003(b).
i. Lead Agency is the agency with the primary responsibility and authority for a
specific joint effort. The agencies that are Members of a joint effort will designate the lead agency
for the joint effort.
j. Host Agency is the agency that, in the absence of this Agreement, would have state-
law authority over the city or county where a specific event, such as a traffic stop, a search, an
arrest, or a seizure, occurs. Also, one city may be the Lead Agency in a particular joint effort, while
another agency is the Host Agency with respect to a particular event.
k. Home Agency is the agency that regularly employs a particular deputy/officer and
carries the deputy’s/officer’s regular appointment or commission under section Tex. Local Gov’t
Code §85.003. If a deputy/officer has a regular appointment under Tex. Local Gov’t Code §85.003
in one jurisdiction and a reserve appointment under Tex. Local Gov’t Code §85.004 in another
jurisdiction; then, the deputy’s or officer’s home agency is the one that carries the deputy’s or
officer’s regular appointment.
l. Region and area mean the geographic or jurisdictional area in which a deputy or
officer may exercise the authority set out in section 4 of this Agreement, as “region” is used in
Tex. Local Gov’t Code §362.002(b) and as “area” is used in Tex. Gov’t Code §362.002(c).
m. TCOLE means the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement under Chapter 1701
of the Occupations Code.
n. The phrase “any decision to issue a citation in lieu of an arrest” refers to citation
options set out in statutes, such as article 14.06(b), (c), and (d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
In light of House Bill 2391, 80th Texas Legislature, R.S. (2007), which amended article 14.06.
o. Vehicles and equipment mean the motor vehicles and other equipment used by
the agency in the performance of its duties. Vehicles and equipment may include, without
limitation, SUVs, sedans, motorcycles, canines, density meters, automated license-plate readers,
crime-scene reconstruction or analysis equipment, equipment for rapid DNA analysis, gun
scanners, and UASs (unmanned aerial systems) or drones.
AGREED TO:
CITY OF Nederland
_____________________________
Mayor Jeff Darby Date
207 N. 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
Ordinance # 2026 - 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING A
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL OPERATING BUDGET OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026;
PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND/OR
TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 2026 - 1, the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas
adopted its budget for FY 2025/2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the budgeted revenues and expenses
for the Nederland Police Department require amendment after a review of budgetary
activities for the flscal year; and
Whereas, section 102.010 of the Texas Local Government Code allows the City
Council to make changes to the budget for municipal purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to amend Ordinance 2026 - 1 to refiect a
supplemental appropriation and/or transfer in the flscal year 2025/2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1: The original Police Department operating budget for FY 2025/2026 for the
City of Nederland, Texas, is hereby amended as follows:
Add:
$33,883.20 to the Nederland Police Department for the purchase of 9 laptops, 9
docking stations, 9 Mounts for Docking stations.
#01-2100-6262 Supplies/Minor Tools & Equipment
Section 2: In event any clause, phrase, provision, sentence, or part of this ordinance
or the application of the same to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be
adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not
affect, impair, or invalidate this ordinance as a whole or any part of the provision hereof
other than the part declared to be invalid or unconstitutional; and the City of Nederland,
Texas, declares that it would have passed each and every part of the same notwithstanding
the omission of any such thus declared to be invalid or unconstitutional, whether there be
one or more parts.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and it is so ordained.
PASSED and APPROVED on this 2nd day of February, 2026.
APRROVED:
__________________________________
Jeff Darby, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Joni Underwood, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
_______________________________
City Attorney
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 102
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
102 WHICH REGULATES TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, REDEFINING
THE DEFINITION OF A BICYCLE, ADDING UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A BICYCLE, 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 originally approved an amendment to Ordinance 102 on August 29, 1955; the
City Council proposes to add Reckless Operation of a Bicycle and
WHEREAS, the Nederland Police Department received a request to address the operation of Bicycles within the City of Nederland
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS THAT: Ordinance No. 102, ARTICLE II, General Traffic Regulations, is amended as follows:
SECTION I. DIVISION I, Generally, Sec. 102-26, “Definitions” is amended by deleting the existing definition of “Bicycle” and providing a new
definition in its place, so, as amended, the definition of Bicycle now reads:
“Bicycle means every device having two tandem wheels upon which any person may ride and which is propelled by human power
and may be assisted by electric, battery and/or gas power.”
SECTION II. DIVISION 14. BICYCLES; MOTORCYCLES; TOY VEHICLES, is amended as follows: 1. Sec. 102-271, “Applicability”, paragraph (b) is amended by deleting the existing language and providing new language in its place, so, as amended, paragraph (b) now reads:
“(b) No parent, guardian or other adult person having care, control, or supervision of a person under the age of seventeen (17) shall
knowingly, intentionally, recklessly, or with criminal negligence allow such person to violate any of the provisions of this Division.”
2. Sec. 102-271, paragraph (c) is amended by deleting the existing language and providing new language in its place, so, as amended, paragraph (c) now reads: “(c) A person shall not operate a bicycle in a manner that constitutes a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property on a public roadway, street, highway, path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, public place or area of public access, including a parking area
provided for clients and/or patrons of a business.”
SECTION 3. PENALTY
Any person who intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence violates any provision of this ordinance commits a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, thereof, be fined as provided in Sec. 102-322, Nederland Code of Ordinance.
SECTION 4. 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 2nd day of February, 2026.
Jeffrey P. Darby, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Joni Underwood, City Clerk
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 102
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 102 WHICH REGULATES TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, ADDING WANTON OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN PUBLIC
AREAS, 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 originally approved an amendment to Ordinance 102 on
August 29, 1955; the City Council proposes to add Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and
WHEREAS, the Nederland Police Department received a request to address the operation of Motor Vehicles in
public areas within the City of Nederland N, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. ARTICLE II. GENERALLY, Division 7 – Operation of Vehicles, Sec. 102 is amended by adding a
new Sec. 144 (a) as follows:
“Sec. 102-144 - Vehicles.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle in wanton disregard for the safety of
persons or property on a public roadway, public place or area of public access, including a parking area
provided for clients and patrons of a business.”
SECTION 2. 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 be fined as provided in Sec. 102-323, Nederland Code of Ordinances. The terms “intentionally”, “knowingly”, “recklessly” and “criminal negligence” shall have
the meanings set forth in V.T.C.A., Tex. Penal Code, Sec. 6.03.
.
SECTION 3. 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 2nd day of
February, 2026.
Jeffrey P. Darby, Mayor City of Nederland, Texas
ATTEST:
Joni Underwood, City Clerk
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas
RESOLUTION 2026-03
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION ON
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026; DESIGNATING THE POLLING
PLACE; PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO
THE GENERAL ELECTION; AND FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Nederland
provide that on May 2, 2026 there shall be elected the following officials for this City:
One (1) Council member, Ward I
One (1) Council member, Ward III
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Nederland
further provide that the Election Code of the State of Texas is applicable to said election, and in
order to comply with said Code, a resolution should be passed establishing the procedure to be
followed in said election, and designating the voting place for said election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That all independent candidates at the election to be held on the first Saturday in May,
2026, for the above-mentioned offices file their application to have their name placed on the ballot
with the City Clerk at City Hall, 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, not later than the seventy-
eighth (78th) days before the election or earlier than the 30th day before the date of the filing
deadline in accordance with Election Code Sec. 143.006 and 143.007. The earliest date for a
candidate to file same will be January 14, 2026, with the last day for filing to be February 13,
2026 at 5:00 p.m. All of said applications shall be on a form as prescribed by Section 141.031 of
the Election Code.
The order in which names of the candidates are to be printed on the ballot shall be
determined by a drawing by the City Clerk as provided by Section 52.094 of the Election Code.
If the City of Nederland is the only entity in the May 2, 2026 election, the polling place will
be located in the City Office Building, 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland, Texas. If there are other
entities involved in the May 2, 2026 election, the polling place will be located at the Marion and
Ed Hughes Public Library, 2712 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas. The City Clerk is hereby
authorized and instructed to provide and furnish all necessary election supplies to conduct said
election.
Linda Sherman will serve as Presiding Judge and Ron Sherman will serve as Alternate
Presiding Judge, and the clerks of the election will be appointed by the Presiding Judge in a
number not to exceed seven (7).
The polls at the above designated polling place shall on said Election Day be open from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Joni Underwood is hereby appointed Clerk for Early Voting if only one entity is involved in
the May 2, 2026 election. Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg is hereby appointed Clerk for Early Voting if
more than one entity is involved in the May 2, 2026 election. The Early Voting for the above
designated election shall be at the Nederland City Office Building, 207 N. 12th Street, Nederland,
Texas, or the Marion and Ed Hughes Public Library, 2712 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas,
and said place of Early Voting shall remain open for at least nine (9) hours on each day for Early
Voting which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or an official State holiday, beginning on the twelfth (12th)
day and continuing through the fourth (4th) day preceding the date of said election. Said place of
voting shall remain open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the first five days and
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the last two days for said Early Voting. The above described place for
Early Voting is also the Early Voting Clerk’s address to which ballot applications and ballots voted
by mail may be sent. The mailing address for Joni Underwood, Early Voting Clerk is P O Box
967, Nederland, TX 77627. The mailing address for Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, Early Voting
Clerk is P O Box 1151, Beaumont, TX 77704-1151.
The Early Voting Ballot Board shall be created as provided by Election Code Sec.
87.001. Linda Sherman is hereby appointed as the Presiding Judge for the Early Voting Ballot
Board and is authorized to appoint two (2) clerks to serve on the Board. The Central Counting
Station staff will be provided by Jefferson County Elections.
Said election shall be held in accordance with the Election Code of the State, and only
resident qualified voters of said City shall be eligible to vote at said election.
All ballots shall be prepared in accordance with Texas Election Code. Paper ballots shall
be used for early voting by mail and for provisional ballots. The ExpressVote BMD with DS200
Scanner shall be used for early voting by personal appearance and voting on Election Day. The
City Council hereby adopts for use in early voting and Election Day voting the ExpressVote BMD
with DS200 Scanner as approved by the Secretary of State. All expenditures necessary for the
conduct of the election, the purchase of materials therefore, and the employment of all election
officials is hereby authorized.
The Mayor shall give notice of this election in accordance with the terms and provisions
of Sections 4.004, 83.010, 85.004, and 85.007 of the Election code, and all necessary orders and
writs for said election shall be issued by the proper authority. Returns of said election shall be
made to the City Council immediately after the closing of the polls.
It is further found and determined that in accordance with the order of this governing
body, the City Clerk posted written notice of the date, place and subject of this meeting on the
bulletin board located in the City Hall, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public, and said notice having been posted and remaining posted continuously for at least 72
hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2026.
Jeffrey P. Darby, Mayor
City of Nederland, Texas
Bret Duplant, Ward I Councilmember Britton Jones, Ward II Councilmember
Randy Sonnier, Ward III Councilmember Jeff Ortiz, Ward IV Councilmember
ATTEST:
Joni Underwood, City Clerk
City of Nederland, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
City of Nederland, Texas