July 8, 2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
5:30 pm July 8, 2026
1. MEETING
The workshop was called to order at 5:30 pm by Mayor Jeff Darby at the Marion and
Ed Hughes Public Library, 2712 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas. See attached
for quorum.
2. PROPOSED BUDGET
Manny De La Rosa, City Manager, stated that each department will present their
accomplishments, goals, and future needs to the Council relative to budgeting.
Following each presentation, Mr. De La Rosa reviewed the proposed 2026-2027
budget for that department. The schedule was as follows:
Human Resources 5:30 pm to 5:43 pm
Inspections 5:43 pm to 6:05 pm
Parks & Recreation 6:05 pm to 6:50 pm
Public Works 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Streets, Water Treatment Plant,
Waste Water Treatment Plant,
Water & Sewer, Solid Waste,
PW Admin
Discussion and wrap up 8:15 pm to 8:36 pm
A discussion was held after each department presentation.
3. ADJOURN
There being no further discussion the Workshop was adjourned at 8:36 pm by Mayor
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COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor ✓
Curtis Stratton Council Member—Ward I ✓
Britton Jones Council Member—Ward II
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III
Jeff Ortiz Council Member—Ward IV ✓
Manny De La Rosa City Manager
Joni Underwood City Clerk ✓
Richard Hughes City Attorney
Heather Stucker Director of Finance ✓
Andy Ikrn bid Ass;sr-. Police eh;of ✓ ____
Rod Carroll Police Chief
Terry Morton Fire Chief ✓
Fred Bell Director of Public Works
Jacob Pitts Interim Building Official ✓
Molli Hall Librarian ✓
Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director
Toby Latiolais Parks Director
Jeffrey P. Darby, ayor
Joni Un,�erwood, City Clerk
7-8-26
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