March 9, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
5:30 p.m. March 9,2026
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 and Pledges of Allegiance were led by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robbie Smith, 1620 Avenue H, addressed the council regarding his recent termination by
the City of Nederland.
Ray Herrera, 1140 Chicago, praised the police department for recovering his stolen
bicycle.
Jacqueline Toops, 613 North 14th Street, announced an upcoming CBA Appeals Board
meeting on the 18th and encouraged citizen participation in various city boards and
committees.
Curtis Stratton, 703 South 12th Street, welcomed the new city manager and spoke in
support of Robbie Smith.
Jolei Shipley, 8765 Holmes Rd., discussed concerns about Planning and Zoning meeting
notices, the need for online accessibility, missing agenda attachments, and the lack of a
current master plan.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
a. Allen Nation,Executive Director of Adaptive Sports for Kids (ASK), gave an update on
all the activities ASK has to offer and thanked the City for their continued support.
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Opening Day will be on March 21st and he invited everyone to attend. He noted that
last year they had 204 participants and have invested approximately $1.5 million in
improvements to the Babe Ruth Field over five years. The organization provides year-
round sports activities including baseball, soccer, bowling, basketball, and fishing
tournaments. Athletes presented t-shirts to councilmembers and took pictures. No
action was necessary.
b. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to
approve a proclamation in regards to the American Red Cross. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to
approve the Minutes of February 23, 2026 regular meeting and February 19, 2026
special meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
d. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember
Duplant to approve the amendment to Ordinance No. 2025-08, adjusting the April 2026
council meeting dates from April 6th and 13th to April 6th and 20th due to election
scheduling conflicts. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
e. Toby Latiolais, Parks Director, presented Ordinance No. 2026-03, establishing hours of
operation, procedures, facility rental fees,pool rental passes, and fees for the recreation
center and swimming pool. Latiolais explained several changes including shifting city
programming times, addressing Sunday rental usage, and modifying various fee
structures.
A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier to amend Ordinance No. 2026-03
to provide open swim on Sundays from noon to 4 PM, with party rentals from 4:30 to 6
PM and 6:30 to 8 PM and an additional Saturday rental slot to maintain overall rental
capacity. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: Councilmember Jones.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve Ordinance No. 2026-03 establishing the hours of operation, procedures, facility
rental fees, pool rental/passes, and league fees for the Nederland Recreation Center and
Nederland Swimming Pool. MOTION CARRIED.
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AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
f. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz
to approve Resolution 2026-04, ratifying the action of the Nederland Economic
Development Corporation Board of Directors related to the $27,500 incentive offered to
Wicked Casian with a 2-year payback period. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones, Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
g. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz to
approve a contract extension with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for debris
removal and emergency response products, equipment and services from July 1, 2026 to
June 30, 2029. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
h. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
postpone Item 4.h — approving replat of 1111 Boston Avenue, until the April 6, 2026
meeting for legal review. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
Multiple citizens spoke on this item, including Jolei Shipley who raised concerns about
lot size and building code compliance, and Jacqueline Toups who opposed the zero lot
line configuration.
i. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to
approve the replat of 2600 Highway 365 described as parts of Lot 3 and 4 of Block 14
Range H of PALCO to become Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Mid-Jeff Plaza. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
j. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to
release the forensic audit report of fmdings. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Duplant,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Sonnier.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business Mayor Darby adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I
Britton Jones Council Member—Ward II ✓
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III r✓V i GC.Zr o d yYl
Jeff Ortiz Council Member—Ward IV ✓
Manny De La Rosa City Manager ✓
Joni Underwood City Clerk f/
Richard Hughes City Attorney ✓
Heather Stucker Director of Finance
Rod Carroll Police Chief ✓
Terry Morton. Fire Chief
Dannie Davis Interim Director of Public Works
George Wheeler Building Official r�
Jacob Pitts Inspections Adm.Secretary
Molli Hall Librarian f+✓
Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director ✓
Toby Latiolais Parks Director ✓
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Date
AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08
AN ORDINANCE SETTING REGULAR DATES
FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
THAT the following dates will be and are hereby regular meeting dates for the
meetings of the City Council of the City of Nederland,Texas. All of the below regular
meetings shall begin at 5:30 p.m.on each of the following dates:
April 6,2026
April 20,2026
ANY AND ALL ordinances of the City of Nederland,Texas which conflict with any
provisions of this amendment are hereby expressly repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council at a regular meeting this 9th day of
March,2026.
e rey P.i'.rby,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas -
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Joni Und wood,City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS ESTABLISHING
HOURS OF OPERATION, PROCEDURES, FACILITY
RENTAL FEES, POOL RENTAL/PASSES, AND
LEAGUE FEES FOR THE NEDERLAND RECREATION
CENTER AND THE NEDERLAND SWIMMING POOL
AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A"; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Nederland has been presented with hours of
operation, procedures, and a schedule of fees for the Nederland Recreation Center and the
swimming pool for its acceptance and adoption;and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Nederland deems it advisable and to be in the
best interest of the citizens of Nederland to adopt the hours of operation, procedures,and fee
schedule for the Nederland Recreation Center and the swimming pool as shown in Exhibit"A"
attached;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The hours of operation,procedures, and fee schedules as shown in Exhibit
"A"attached,which is incorporated herein by reference,is hereby approved
and adopted;and
Section 2. Ordinance No. 2025-06 shall be repealed when this Ordinance becomes
effective;and.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Nederland this the 9TH day of
MARCH,2026.
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City of Nederland,Texas
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Sec.76-2.Recreation center—Fees.
RECREATION BUILDING FACILITY USE
HOURS OF OPERATION
Open for Public Use Business hours Private use/After hours
Monday—Thursday 10:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m. N/A
Friday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed 11:30 a.m.—8:00 p.m.
RECREATIONAL FACITILTY USE FEES
Any and all fees may be waived at anytime by city council action.
RECREATION BUILDING NON-RESIDENT FEES
NISD Students(under 19 with valid School No charge
ID)
Daily Monthly Quarterly Annual
Other Non-residents(full $8.00 $20.00 $50.00 $120.00
building use)
College Students/Non-NISD $5.00
students
Pickleball/Racquetball $4.00
All patrons,resident and nonresident,must register at front desk to be granted use of facility
ID Required for entry—No one under the age of 12 will be granted admittance without adult
supervision.
All minors 6th grade and up may use the facility without adult supervision upon enrollment by a
parent/guardian into the"student membership"program. This enrollment must be renewed annually
with the beginning of each school year.
RECREATION BUILDING RENTAL FEES
All activities and applications must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director before transaction is
finalized.The Parks and Recreation Director retains the right to refuse facility rental to any individual or
organization for any reason.All after-hour functions must be reserved five business days before desired date.
Resident Current Rates Proposed Rates •
Hourly Rates Business After Deposit Business After Deposit
Hours Hours Hours Hours
Gymnasium(2-hour N/A $50.00 N/A
minimum)-After
hours only
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Game Room-After N/A $50.00 N/A
hours only
Van Gdghi(Rooms $40.00 $50.00 N/A
111/112)(3-hour
minimum)
Rembrandt(Room $40.00 $50.00 N/A
129)(3-hour
minimum)
Three.Rooms(3- N/A. $150.00 N/A.
hour minimum)
Vermeer(Room 124) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Outdoor Facilities N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(permit issued)
**Functions exceeding 75 up to 100 persons will be charged$1.00 per person over 75.
The deposit is refunded as long as everything is cleaned and no damage is done to the
facility.
Non-Resident Current Rates Proposed Rates
Hourly Rates Business After Deposit Business After Deposit
Hours Hours Hours Hours
Gymnasium(2-hour N/A .$65.00 N/A .N/A .$65.00 .N/A
minimum)-After
hours only
Game Room-After N/A $65.00 N/A N/A $65.00 N/A
hours only
Van Gogh(Rooms $50.00 $65.00 N/A $50.00 $65.00 N/A
111/112)(3-hour
minimum)
Rembrandt(Room $50.00 $65.00 N/A $50.00 $65.00 N/A
129)(3-hour
minimum)
Three Rooms(3-hour N/A $195.00 N/A N/A $195.00 N/A
minimum)
Vermeer(Room 124) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Outdoor Facilities N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(permit issued)
** Functions exceeding 75 up to 100 persons will be charged$2.50 per person over 75.
The deposit is refunded as long as everything is cleaned and no damage is done to the
facility.
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LEAGUE FEES
VENDOR FEES FOR CITY SPECIAL EVENTS
Vendor Fees for City of Nederland Parks&Recreation Special Events-Current
Electrical Spaces Non-Electrical Spaces
Events Vendor Fees
Vendor Fees for City of Nederland Parks&Recreation Special Events-Proposed
Vendors Food Vendors
Electrical $75.00 $100.00
Non-Electrical $50.00 $75.00
In addition,food vendors are required to pay an additional$20.00 fee for Jefferson County
Health Department Inspection requirement provide proof of valid permit.
The Director of Parks&Recreation has the right to limit number of spaces available based on
the need of each event. The City of Nederland reserves the right to refuse vendors for any
event for any reason.No water services or other facilities are guaranteed with any vendor set
up or reservation.All vendors must sign a hold harmless agreement to participate.All vendors
are responsible for their own permits to participate.Non-profits willing to participate may
have one non-electrical vendor space at no cost with the Director of Parks&Recreation
approval.
Code of Conduct
• A resident is considered any person that leases,rents or owns property within the city limits of Nederland.Proof
of residency is required.This includes a valid Texas Driver's License or ID card issued by the Texas
Department of Public Safety which shows and current address and proof of current address is also required
and includes a water bill or utility bill.These items must be dated within the most recent 30 days.Failure to
comply will result in nonresident fee payment for services.All those wishing to use the facility must present
an ID.
• Active members of the United States Armed Forces,with valid military ID,will be given resident status for facility
use and rental fees.
• Alcoholic,tobacco,or electronic cigarette/vaping products of any kind are not allowed in building,no
exceptions.Smokers are required to be at least 50 feet from recreational facility entrances.
Minimum age for racquetball/pickleball participants without adult supervision is 16 years old.
• No children under the age of 12 will be allowed In the facility without a parent or guardian present at all times.
• No open flames will be allowed in the park or any of its facilities.
Rental Stipulations
• Applications—Rental applicants are required to provide all pertinent information relating to function at time of
application.Fees for an event must be paid in full in order for a date to be reserved.Renters are required to
provide at least two working contact numbers;failure to provide two working phone numbers may result in
an automatic cancellation,and the rental fee will be returned.Residents are not allowed to reserve for non-
residents to circumvent appropriate payment.
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•
• Applicants are required to clean up after use of the facility(put up tables and chairs,empty trash,sweep and
mop).
• Chaperones=For every seven children under the age of 18 in attendance at any private-function,one adult
must be designated by the applicant to monitor facility use.Applicants are responsible for the behavior of all
guests using the facility.
• Approved activities—Only approved activities will be allowed in the facility.The parks and recreation director
reserves the right to define what is or is not acceptable.Anyone wishing to use the facility agrees not to
enter into any other rental agreements or contract of any kind for products or services(djs,moon bounces,
tents,catering,etc.)The attendant on duty will provide answers to questions about clean-up,outline
building usage,screen other patrons entering building during private functions and grant access to a
telephone for emergencies only.The gym is available for athletic/recreational use only.
• Time allotment—For all functions the attendant on duty will conduct building inspections and allow admittance
into reserved room(s)15 minutes before scheduled time of function.Any extra preparation time must be
included in rental application and reservation.All clean-up and restoration must be included in allotted time
of reservation.
• Decorations—No glitter or confetti are allowed as decoration.No thumbtacks,hot-glue,or tape may be used to
hang decorations on walls.Nothing may be hung from the ceiling tiles or ceiling grid.
• Cancellations—Cancellation of facility rentals will be honored up to 14 days prior to the rental;payment will be
forfeited for cancellation,for any reason,within 14 days.
• Security—Security shall be defined as an off-duty law-enforcement officer appointed or approved by the
Nederland Police Department Assistant Chief of Police,to be on the recreation building premises for duration
of scheduled function.
2 All security arrangements are to be made through the Nederland Police Department's Assistant Chief or his
designee.
2 All functions exceeding 75 people are subject to security arrangements.
e Applicants are responsible for security arrangements when relevant,and must be confirmed within 24
hours of application,otherwise the function will be cancelled.
• Merchant fee—Anytime the facility is used for an event that is staged for profit or fund raising,a$200.00
merchant fee will be charged.This fee is in addition to all regular fees and deposits.
2 The director of parks and recreation reserves the right to deny use of the facility;such action may be
appealed to the city council.
2 Food vendors are required to secure permits needed for sale of food items.
o City sponsored or co-sponsored events shall not be subject to merchant fee.
• Non-profit organizations—All Nederland-based non-profit organizations(youth league board,chamber of
commerce committees,scout organizations,etc.)may apply for and use the Rembrandt or Van Gogh room at
no charge,but are subject to recreation building schedules.The city manager may waive any fees for non-
profit organizations that are not Nederland-based;the city manager's decision is final;and there is no appeal
to his decision
• Renter of any facility of the City of Nederland Parks and Recreation Department must be on site at all times,
otherwise the party will be asked to leave the premises.Renters must provide ID upon arrival.
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NEDERLAND SWIMMING POOL
HOURS OF OPERATION—
Times Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday iSaturday
, 8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM CLOSED
9:30 AM CLOSED
10:00 AM CLOSED
10:30 AM City Programming/Senior Swim
:11:00 AM C . `Open;
11:30 AM L CLEANING Swim
122:00 PM 0 Open Open Open Open
en 1'lam-4pm
12:30 PM, S Swim Swim Swift) Swim
1:00 PM E 12pm-6prri ''12pm-Spm 12prn=bpm 12pm-Spm.
1:30 PM Open Swim D
2:00 PM 12pm4pm
2:30 PM -
3:00 PM
3:30 PM,
4:00 PM Cleaning Cleaning
4:30 PM Private Private
5:00 PM Rentals Rentals
5:30 PM 4:30-Spm4:30-bpm
6:00 PM CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING
I 6:30 PM 6:30-8pm Private Private Family Private 6:30-8pm
7:00 PM Rentals Rentals Night Rentals
7:30 PM 6:30pm-8pm 6:30pm-8pm 6-8pm 6:30pm-8pm
1 8:00 PM CLOSED
At the Parks Director's discretion,open swim hours maybe be extended where private rentals go unfilled.
POOL FEES
CURRENT PROPOSED
Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident
PRIVATE POOL PARTY
1-25 swimmers $250 $300
26-50 swimmers $300 $350
Waterslide/Rockwall Usage Fee $100 $100
OPEN SWIM
41 inches and up $4.00 $8.00
Under 41 inches with adult admin Free $3.00
Senior Citizen(over age of 55) Free $3.00
Adult with Military ID Free Free
Cooler Fee $10 $10
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Season Swim Passes*
Single(resident): $100.00
Single(nonresident): $180.00
Family of four(resident): $180.00 add$10.00 per additional members
up to seven total
Family of four(nonresident): $280.00 add$10.00 per additional members up to seven total
Monthly Swim Passes*
Single(resident): $50.00
Single(non-resident): $100.00
Family of four(resident): $100.00 add$10.00 per additional members up to seven total
Family of four(nonresident): $180.00 add$10.00 per additional members up to seven total
Notes:
Open swim:
o During the daily open swim,the fee for admission for residents and nonresidents is half the normal price
for the final hour of open swim as well as during Family Nights. Cooler fees are also waived during
Family Night Events.
°All children under age of 14 require parent/guardian/adult supervision at all times,no exceptions.
°Any swimmer who is a minor aged 14 or above who do not have a single pass or driver's license/valid ID
must have parent consent and emergency contact information on file for admission without an adult.
Single pass:
a Only valid for swimmers over the age of 14.
a Parent consent and emergency contact information required at application.
a No admission/attendance requirements.
Family passes:
o All children under age of 14 require parent/guardian/adult supervision at all times,no exceptions.
o Non-relative adults(baby-sitters,neighbors,etc)may be listed on application.
a Additidrial'memtiers may tie added up Fe seven family members.Changes cariridtbe made td the pass
during the pool season.
City of Nederland Employees:
o City employees and their family members residing in their household(up to five family members total)
receive use of the swimming pool during open swim times at no cost.The city manager or their
designee has the discretion to define"family member residing in household."
(Ord.No.2008-10,1(Exh.A),5-5-08;Ord.No.2009-09,§1(Exh.A),4-27-09;Ord.No.2010-14,§1(Exh.A),4-26-10;
Ord.Nb.2011-09,§1(Exh.A),11-21-11;Ord.Nb.2014-02,§1(Exh.A);2-24-14;Amd.to Ord.N .2014-0Z,§1(Exh.
A),6-9-14;Ord.No.2015-05,§1(Exh.A),2-23-15;Ord.No.2016-16,§1,6-13-16;Ord.No.2017-04,§1(Exh.A),2-
13-17;Ord.No.2018-01,§1(Exh.A),1-8-18;Ord.No.2019-07,§1(Exh.A),2-25-19;2020-03,§1(Exh.A),1-27-20;
Ord.No.2021-11,§1(Exh.A),1-27-20;Ord.No.2022-12,§1(Exh.A),4-11-22;Ord.No.2023-07,§1(Exh.A),3-27-
23)
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RESOLUTION 2026-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE NEDERLAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
WHEREAS,the present and prospective right to gainful employment and general welfare
of the people of Nederland require as a public purpose the promotion and development of new and
expanded business enterprises;and
WHEREAS, the existence, development, and expansion of business, commerce, and
industry are essential to the economic growth of Nederland and to the full employments,welfare,
and prosperity of its citizens;and
WHEREAS, the means and measures authorized by the Texas Legislature and the
assistance provided in the one-quarter (1/4) of one percent (1%) sales tax for economic
development are in the public interest and serve a public purpose in promoting the welfare of the
citizens of the City economically by the securing and retaining of business enterprises and the
resulting maintenance of a higher level of employment,economic activity,and stability;and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Nederland provided for the creation of the
Nederland Economic Development Corporation by popular vote in a duly authorized election to
serve the public purposes herein described;and
WHEREAS, the Nederland Economic Development Corporation is authorized and
empowered under applicable state Iaw, its charter, bylaws and by board approval,to aid in the
development of business enterprises by offering incentives to prospective new and expanding
businesses.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
THAT the action of the Board of Directors of the Nederland Economic Development
Corporation("Board") relating to project costs associated with Wicked Casian in an aggregate
maximum amount of not more than Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars($27,500.00),
in accordance with the terms and conditions as prescribed by the Board,is hereby ratified.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST READING BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this 9th day of March ,2026 at which meeting
a quorum was present and voting.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND READING BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS this_day of _,2026 at
which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Jefey P.Darby,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texas
ATTEST:
Joni Underwood,City Clerk
City of Nederland,Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Hughes,City Attorney
City of Nederland,Texas