September 14, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
5:30 p.m. September 14,2026
MEETING
The Pledge of Allegiance and invocation were,led by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier.
The first item in Executive Session was moved to the beginning of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 5:31 p.m. by Mayor Darby for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Consultation
with Attorney - Tex. Gov't Code, Section 551.071(b).
RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:58 p.m. by Mayor Darby. No further action was
taken on this item.
Item 7.e was taken out of regular order to accommodate the attendance of the new K-9, Athena.
7.e A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to
approve Ordinance No. 2026-16 authorizing the execution of a K-9 Lease Agreement for the
canine Athena and her handler to perform law enforcement services in conjunction with the
Nederland Police Department on the city's behalf.
City Attorney Richard Hughes raised a concern that the agreement as drafted limited the
dog's use to law enforcement procedures within the City of Nederland. He recommended
that if the council wanted to extend use beyond city limits, they should confirm adequate
insurance coverage is available. Chief Carroll confirmed the city's insurance is provided
by Texas Municipal League (TML) and stated the sharing of K9 assets is standard
operating procedure across all law enforcement agencies in Texas.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to
amend the motion to approve the agreement and authorize execution of an amendment
without further vote of council if adequate insurance is provided. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
Minutes continued, September 14, 2026
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jolei Shipley spoke about page numbering on the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 6:14 p.m. by Mayor Darby for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Personnel
Matters, Texas Government Code, Section 551.04(a)(1): City Manager, 6-month
evaluation/duties.
RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:46 p.m. by Mayor Darby. No further action was
taken on this item.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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 Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the Consent Agenda Items "a through e" as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
a. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026
regular meeting.
b. Consideration and possible action to approve the closure of Boston Avenue from 13th
Street to 17th Street on October 6, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for National Night
Out.
c. Consideration and possible action to approve the closure of Boston Avenue from 15th
Street to 17th Street from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 17,.2026 for Monsters in
the Park at Tex Ritter Park.
d. Consideration and possible action to approve the closure of Boston Avenue from 15th
Street to 17th Street from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 5, 2026 for Christmas on the
Avenue.
e. Consideration and possible action to approve the police department establishing an
account with Stellar Bank for currency that is seized or found. The Texas Police
Chiefs Association Best Practices requires all currency be deposited into a bank
account and not maintained in the evidence room.
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PUBLIC HEARING
The meeting recessed at 7:48 p.m. and a public hearing was opened to receive comments
regarding the proposed tax rate of$0.466000 per$100 assessed taxable value for the Fiscal year
2026-2027 Budget.
Jolei Shipley spoke in opposition to the proposed tax increase.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m. and the regular meeting resumed.
REGULAR MEETING
NEW BUSINESS
a. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the closure of 13th Street from Atlanta to Nederland Avenue for First Methodist's
Fall Festival on October 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
b. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Stratton
to approve the closure of North 12th Street between Boston Avenue and the alleyway
between Boston Avenue and Atlanta Avenue for Buckstin Brewing Company's
Oktoberfest on October 10, 2026. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Stratton,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
c. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to
appoint Mitchell T. Fontenote CPA, Inc. as the auditing firm to perform the city's audit for
the fiscal year 2025-2026. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton,Jones,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
d. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to
authorize the city manager to sign the Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services addendum
originally signed October 18, 2022 between BLX Group LLC and the City of Nederland.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton,Jones,Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
e. Item 7.e was moved to the beginning of the agenda.
t A motion was made by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to
approve Resolution No. 2026-15 and authorize the city manager to sign the advance
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funding agreement for local government maintenance of railroad approaches (off system).
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby, Councilmembers Stratton,Jones, Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
g. Discussion was held regarding the adoption of the proposed tax rate. Councilmember
Stratton stated he was not in favor of the proposed tax increase. Mayor Darby provided
comparative tax rate information from other home rule cities in Jefferson County.
Robert Klinger commented that the sewer issues throughout the city should be addressed
first and questioned where the additional funds would come from for these expenditures.
Jolei Shipley spoke in opposition of the tax increase.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Sonnier and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve Ordinance No. 2026-17, adopting the tax rate for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, setting the maintenance and operations
portion of the tax rate at $0.342336 per $100 assessed valuation, and setting the interest
and sinking fund portion of the tax rate at $0.123664 per $100 assessed valuation for the
Fiscal Year 2026-2027. MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Jones, Sonnier, and Ortiz.
NOES: Councilmember Stratton.
ADJOURN
There being no further business Mayor Darby adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
e ey P. Darby, ayor
City of Nederland, Texas
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
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 r/ .
Manny De La Rosa City Manager ✓
Joni Underwood City Clerk
Richard Hughes City Attorney
Heather Stucker Director of Finance V
Rod Carroll Police Chief
Terry Morton Fire Chief
Fred Bell Director of Public Works
Jacob Pitts Building Official ✓
Molli Hall Librarian
Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director •
Toby Latiolais Parks Director ✓
J ey P. Dar y, Mayor
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Joni U .erwood,City Clerk
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ORDINANCE ;2026.-.16
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AN.ORDINANCE. THE CITY COUNCIL .OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,•AUTHORIZING THE CITY-OF
NE"DERLAND TO 'ENTER" INTO A K-9 LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH . NPDI OFFICER : TIFFANY -
VILLASANA, MAKING. FINDINGS OF• FACT;.
AUTHORIZING ;LEASE. PAYMENTS AND EXPENSES,. .
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE`DATE. ,
- WHEREAS the City of.Nederl •
and Texas wishes•to initiate a;;Police Department.
Canine"Program to preserve and protect the publ• ic health.and.safety of the.City and its: -
.citizehs;'and
• - WHEREAS the City:desires to Utilize the personal services of the canine named
Athena pad"the:'personal services Of Tiffany•Villasana, as Owner and Handler of said .
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- canine` :for law;enforcement operations performed by•the.Nedertand Police.Department:;
on City's:behalf,c including narcotics interventions.vehicle and building.sniffs,tracking;;and
. locating persons.firearm"detection; school educational programs and public outreach
events, any canine services authorized bythe,written policies and procedures adopted =
by the.Ne• derland PoliceDepartment.•and the canines;travel to"and from such+operations. . •,
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WHEREAS'NPD Officer Tiffany Villasana as Owner-and Handler of the canine,
and the;City of Nederland, as:Lessee desires to'enter into the K=9 Lease Agreement - y
. attached and marked Exhibit A: and ; .
WHEREAS the City Council finds that the Lease Agreement attached and marked .
es Exhibit A.will preserve and•protect the• public health.and safety•of th•e•``City_and its.
residents;
NOW;THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL"OF THE-CITY OF. .
NEDERLAND,TEXAS .,
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Section 1,.. The facts':and opinions in the.preambleare true and correct sSection:2 The City Council<fndsthat approva ofsaidK>9 LeaseAgreerent is in the.:: . '
best interest of theCity.of Nederland and-its citizens.:,
Section 3i. The City Council ereby authorizes MayorJeffrey P. Darby, or his—'designee,,` -
to execute the "K-9 Lease Agreement with NPD Officer Tiffany for a -certified..police '
narcotics.and tracking canine for u.se:as•a K-9.officer:by the Nederland Police:Department` '
and for,the payment of approved expenses"for canine care in;amounts;when combined; —
do not exceed an aggregate amount of$15,0.00,00'-n any Term,-and other amounts;
noted therein, (in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A):arid-to:execute:any
additinnal.documents necessary to accomplish such lease.
Section 4. The meeting at Which this Ordinance was approved was in all things`
conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551.
Section 5. This.Ordinance shall be eff ective-from and after the•date of its passage::.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of September 2026 •
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City,of Nederland;Texas'
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Joni.11n'derwood,,City-Clerk.`
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K-9 LEASE AGREEMENT
This K-9 Lease Agreement (the "Lease") by and between the City of Nederland,
Texas (hereafter known as "LESSEE")) and Tiffany Villasana, f/k/a Tiffany Williams,
(hereafter known as 'OWNER"), is made effective as of the date of the last party to
execute this Lease,
WHEREAS the OWNER is currently employed as a police officer with the
Nederland Police Department.
WHEREAS, the OWNER can prove ownership and possession of the canine
described below and is able and desires to lease her personal working K-9 to LESSEE to
perform law enforcement operations, including narcotics intervention, vehicle and building
sniffs, tracking, and locating persons.
WHEREAS the OWNER warrants that the K-9 described below has been and is
currently certified as a police narcotic and tracking canine and now holds all certifications
necessary to perform law enforcement operations of the Nederland Police Department
on LESSEE'S behalf.
WHEREAS the OWNER warrants that the K-9 described below is in good health
and has received all required training to perform law enforcement operations of the
Nederland Police Department safely and competently on LESSEE's behalf.
WHEREAS the LESSEE desires to preserve and protect the public health and
safety of the City and its residents by utilizing the personal services of said canine as a
police K-9 officer in conjunction with OWNER's personal services as the.K-9 Handler, for
law enforcement purposes performed by the Nederland Police Department on LESSEE's
behalf.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants herein
contained ad other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, LESSEE.and OWNER agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY LEASED; PERMITTED USE
1.1 In consideration of the Lease payments and other compensation to be provided by
City pursuant to Section 4 of this Lease, OWNER hereby leases to LESSEE for the
performance of law enforcement operations and purposes, the certified police narcotics
and tracking canine identified as follows:
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Age: born July 20, 2023
ID: microchip number 981020002971163
Name:Athena (sometimes referred to as "the K-9")
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1.2 During the Term of this Lease, Officer Tiffany Villasana, as OWNER, and in
conjunction with her personal services as the K-9 Handler assumes care, custody and
control of canine Athena 24/7 and is responsible for the canine's daily feeding, grooming,
and off-duty housing.
1.3 During the Term of this Lease, OWNER shall not make personal use of the
training and skills of K-9 Athena or allow any person or entity not included in this Lease
to use.Atheana for any purpose in the absence of the expressed written approval of
LESSEE.
1.4 The Permitted Use of K-9 Athena during the Term of this Lease requires the
OWNER's personal, professional services as the exclusive Handler of Athena as a police
K-9 Officer for law enforcement operations performed by the Nederland Police
Department on LESSEE'S behalf, which operations specifically include the following: (i)
narcotics intervention, vehicle and building sniffs, tracking and locating persons; (ii)
firearm detection; (iii) school educational programs and public outreach events; (iv) any
canine services as expressly authorized by "Policy 7.22K-9 Patrol Functions &Tactics"
adopted by the City.of Nederland Police Department; and, (v)Athena's travel to and from
such operations:
2. TERM; RENEWAL TERMS; TERMINATION AT WILL.
2.1 The initial Lease one-year term will begin on October 1, 2026, and will end on
September 30, 2027. Following the end of the first-year term, this Lease shall
automatically renew under the same terms for additional periods of one (1) year each
unless earlier termination occurs as provided herein.
2.2 Notwithstanding references to a Lease Term, LESSEE.and OWNER agree that
this Agreement may be terminated at any time and for any reason by either party giving
seven (7) days written notice to the other party, provided, however, expiration or early
termination of the Term shall not extinguish obligations incurred by either party pursuant
to this Agreement.
2.3 Upon termination of this Agreement, OWNER shall immediately stop using K-9
Athena in law enforcement operations performed by the Nederland Police Department on
LESSEE's behalf.
3. LEASE COMPENSATION; ALLOWED EXPENSES.
3.1 During the Term and except as set forth herein, the LESSEE shall make payments
in the amount not to exceed $200.00 monthly towards the cost of Athena's food. These
"Lease Payments" shall be paid by the LESSEE when incurred by setting up an account
via internet for the dog food to be delivered to Officer Villasana's residence. There will be
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no additional compensation for Officer Villasana's personal services as the Handler for
the K-9.
3.2 During the Term and except as set forth herein, in addition to the Lease Payments,
the LESSEE also agrees to pay certain expenses incurred by OWNER for the care of
Athena, as follows: (i) pre-approved veterinary care required for Athena's Permitted Use,
excluding care for any pre-existing condition(ii) pre-approved training and certifications
for OWNER and Athena; (iii) pre-approved equipment and travel expenses; (iv) 100 %
of the veterinary expenses, which are not included in the insurance coverage provided
pursuant to Section 6,_for emergency medical treatment for the K-9 for injury inflicted
while the K-9 is engaged in Permitted Use in law enforcement operations on LESSEE's
behalf; and (v) the cost of premiums required to maintain the insurance coverage set
forth in 'Section 6. LESSEE'S obligation to pay expenses set forth in (iv) above shall
survive termination of this Agreement until treatment for those injuries has been
completed or when the amount of expense for the post-terminating treatment exceeds
$15,000.00 as specified in Section 3.3 below, whichever event occurs first.
3.3 Notwithstanding references in Section 3.2,to payment of expenses,it is expressly
agreed by the parties that the amount of allowable expenses will be calculated on a
annual basis and, when the expenses in any-one-year Term are combined, the total
amount to be paid by LESSEE in each Term shall_not exceed $15,000.00, unless
additional amounts are expressly authorized by the City Council of the City of Nederland.
3.4 To obtain payment for approved expenses-described in Section 3.2, OWNER shall
submit to LESSEE all information and documents necessary for LESSEE to;determine
the amount of the expenses requested to be paid by LESSEE. . LESSEE- shall follow all
requested LESSEE guidelines for such submission. Following receipt of each such
request, the LESSEE, through, its Police Chief or other designee will evaluate such
expenses for reasonableness in amount and as required or necessary for OWNER and
Athena to perform their jobs effectively and safely and will pay the creditor directly or
reimburse OWNER for all such expenses designated in Section 3.2 that he deems
reasonable and necessary-..that do not exceed the amount(s) stated above. If requested
in writing by OWNER, LESSEE shall provide OWNER with a written explanation of the
basis for his denial, in whole or in part, of the requested.expense,
3.5 All other expenses for Athena, including but not limited to: (i) veterinary care not
related to Athena's engagement in a.Permitted Use; (ii) kenneling; and (iii) expenses
incurred that exceed the amount to be paid by LESSEE as set forth in Section 3.3 shall
be the responsibility of OWNER.
4. ABSENCE OF OWNER AND/OR ATHENA.
4.1 It is understood between the parties hereto that OWNER must be present and
performing her personal services as a Handler and her duties as a Police Officer for the
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LESSEE and its Police Department in order for the LESSEE to utilize Athena under the
terms of this Lease.
4.2 In the event that: (i) OWNER is unable for any reason to perform her.duties as a
police officer for the LESSEE, due to sickness, deployment, military training, or otherwise;
and/or (ii) Athena is unable to be utilized by the Nederland Police Department for law
enforcement purposes on behalf of LESSEE due to sickness, disability, lack of training,
or otherwise, for a period of time four successive (4) weeks- or longer, then no Lease
Payments shall be due to OWNER for such period of time and until such time as Athena
returns to work as a police K-9 officer with the Nederland Police Department.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the susPension of Lease Payments does not
apply when the OWNER'S inability to perform her duties as 'a police officer for the
LESSEE is the result of a line of duty injury sustained while Athena was engaged in
Permitted Use on behalf of the LESSEE.
5. TRAINING.
5.1 OWNER shall be responsible for ensuring that she and Athena maintain the
requisite number of hours of training on a monthly basis as a K-9 team as required by the
Nederland Police Department's Standard Operating Procedures or the American Police
Canine Association (APCA), whichever is greater.
5.2 OWNER and Athena must be certified yearly as a K-9 team by an outside agency
acceptable to the LESSEE according to accepted police K-9 industry requirements.
5.3 Should OWNER not work with Athena for LESSEE's purposes for,any reason for
four(4) successive weeks or longer,.OWNER must have Athena evaluated to ensure that
Athena does not require further training and provide written evidence of such evaluation
to the LESSEE before Athena may be utilized by the LESSEE for Permitted Use in law
enforcement operations. The LESSEE reserves the right to review such information and
to require further training.
6. INSURANCE.
During the Term of this Lease, LESSEE shall be' responsible for obtaining and
maintaining the OWNER and the K-9 as Covered Parties under Law Enforcement Liability
Coverage on the City of Nederland's Insuring Agreement with the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool.
7. LIABILITY/INDEMINTY
7.1 ' K-9 Athena shall be considered property of the LESSEE and under LESSEE's
control while the K-9 is engaged in Permitted Use as defined in Section 1.4 above.
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7.2 OWNER agrees to defend and hold the LESSEE( and it officers, agents and
employees) harmless from any third-party claims, damages, or liability arising from the
actions of the K-9 Athena when the K-9 is not engaged in Permitted Use.on LESSEE's
behalf.
7.3 The LESSEE does not waive sovereign or governmental immunity by entering into
this Agreement and specifically retains all immunities and defenses available to it as a
governmental entity pursuant to the Texas Tort Claims Act,.Tex. Civil Prac. & Rem. Code,
Sec. ;10.1.001 et seq. and all other state laws.
7.4 The Parties expressly acknowledge that the LESSEE's authority to indemnify and
hold harmless any third party is governed, by Article XI, Section 7 of the Texas
Constitution, and any provision that purports to require indemnification the LESSEE is
invalid: Nothing in this Lease.Agreement requires that the LESSEE incur debt, assess or '
collect funds, or create a sinking fund."
8. RELEASE.
The LESSEE does not guarantee K-9Athena against accidental death or injury, including
accidents occurring in the field or while training, and OWNER releases LESSEE for any
death or injury to K =9 Athena unless such death or injury is caused by the negligence or
wrongful acts or omissions of LESSEE or its officers, agents or employees (other than
the OWNER).
9. NOTICES.
All notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and
delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by
generally recognized, prepaid, overnight air courier services, to the address(es) and
individual(s) set forth below. All such notices to any party shall be deemed to have been
provided when delivered, if delivered personally, three (3) days after being mailed, if sent
by registered or certified mail, or the next business day, if sent by generally recognized,
prepaid, overnight air courier services.
If to LESSEE: City of Nederland, Texas
207 N. 12th Street
Nederland, TX 77627
Attn: Mayor Jeffrey P. Darby
If to OWNER: Tiffany Villasana
Nederland Police Department
1400 Boston Avenue
Nederland,TX 77627
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10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT.
This Lease Agreement contains the entire, agreement of the parties, and there are no
other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Lease
may be modified or amended in writing if the writing is signed by the party obligated under
the amendment.
11. SEVERABILITY.
If any portion of this Lease shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason,
the remaining provision shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If°a court finds that
any provision of this Lease is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision,
it will become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be written,construed, and
enforced as so limited.
12. WAIVER.
The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Lease shall not be construed
as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict
compliance with every provision of this Lease.
13. COUNTERPARTS.
This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
to be an original copy of this Lease, and all of which, when taken together, shall be
deemed to constitute the same instrument.
14. GOVERNING LAW.
The execution, interpretation, and performance of this Lease shall in' all respect be
controlled and governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any civil action or legal
proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought to the courts of
Jefferson County, Texas. Each.party consents to the sole and proper jurisdiction of such
court in any such civil action or legal proceeding and waives any objection to the laying;
of venue of any such civil action or legal proceeding in such court.
15. NON-APPROPRIATION:
The LESSEE has the` unfettered right to non-appropriate annual. funds for Lease
Payments, compensation,.and/or expenses' not yet incurred, due and payable.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Tiffany Villasana have executed and delivered
this Lease as of the dates set forth below.
LESSEE:
The City o Nederland, Texas
By: Jeffrey P. Da by, Mayor
City of Nederla d, Te as
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OWNER:
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STATE OF TEXAS )
JEFFERSON COUNTY )
I, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said county in said State,
hereby certify that Jeffrey P. Darby, whose name as MAYOR of the City of Nederland,
Texas, signed to the foregoing Lease Agreement and who is known to me, acknowledged
before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the conveyance, he, as such
officer, and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of the City
of Nederland, Texas.
Given, under my hand and official seal, this the I`f' day of Seeagliia , oQ6,
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STATE OF TEXAS )
JEFFERSON COUNTY )
I, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said county in said State,
hereby certify that TIFFANY VILLASANA, whose name is signed to the foregoing Lease
and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the
contents of the conveyance, she, as such OWNER, and with full authority, executed the
same voluntarily for and as the act and deed.
Given under my hand and official seal, this the 9 day of Sc,'2-,6(t ,2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. 202645 •
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVANCE
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL •
GOVERNMENT MAINTENANCE OF.THE CITY
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.OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS RAILROAD
APPROACHES (OFF-SYSTEM) •
WHEREAS, the Texas Department.of Transportation (TxDOT) has identified the
highway-rail grade crossings located on Canadian Pacific Kansas City ("CPKC") Railway, as
located as shown on the attachment within the jurisdiction of the City of Nederland;'and
WHEREAS,TxDOT has initiated a project and.will seek funding for the project to bring
the highway-grade crossing approaches into compliance with,Federal and State regulatory
standards;and
WHEREAS, at the completion of the project,the City of Nederland, shall receive from
TxDOT at no cost,the installed roadway signage and pavement markings that were installed.on
locally owned roadways and facilities as a part of the project,as locally'owned facilities;and
WHEREAS, after accepting the installed roadway signage and pavement markings as
. locally owned facilities, the City of Nederland agrees to maintain the roadway signage and
pavement markings to the standards of the City of Nederland and in compliance with the Texas
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(TMUTCD).
WHEREAS,the City of Nederland,authorizes an Advance Funding Agreement for Local
Government Maintenance of Railroad Crossing Approaches(Off-System)with Texas Department •
of Transportation for the City of Nederland to maintain the installed roadway signs,sign supports,
and pavement markings to the standards of the.City of Nederland.The authorized representative
of the City of Nederland is authorized to execute all documents necessary to complete this ;
transaction.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
. Section 1.That the Nederland-City Council authorizes an Advance Funding Agreement
with the State of Texas for the maintenance of roadway signage and pavement markings for the
highway-rail grade crossings as shown on the attached:
DOT . Crossing Street
329528C- • Avenue B
629529J Avenue H
329523T Boston Avenue
329522L = Helena-Avenue
329527V, . Nederland Avenue
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Section 2.The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to
complete this transaction.
Section 3.That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this
resolution is passed is open to the public and that public notice of the time,place,and purpose of
said meeting was given as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14TH day of September,2026. `
e rey P. arby,Mayor
City of Nederland,Texa •
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City of Nederland,Texas
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Richard D.Hughes;City ttot %, ' y•
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TAX
ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE YEAR 2026,
LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR THE
SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,TEXAS
AND THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THEREOF;
APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR SPECIFIC
PURPOSES;AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST
AND SINKING FUND..
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Code of the State of Texas,the tax assessment
rolls to be used for the collection of taxes for the captioned year,wherein the value of all property
situated within the City of Nederland,Texas subject to ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2026,was
fixed by Angela Bellard,Chief Appraiser of Jefferson Central Appraisal District,at a total value of
$2,109,866,480;now,therefore,
WHEREAS,the tax rate will effectively be raised by 2.98 percent and,
WHEREAS,this tax rate will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax
rate;and,
WHEREAS,the no new revenue maintenance and operations rate will raise by 5.76 percent and will
raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a$100,000 home by approximately$19.57.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND:
SECTION 1:That the tax assessment rolls furnished by the City's Tax Assessor-Collector,based
upon the certified roll furnished by Angela Bellard,Chief Appraiser of Jefferson Central Appraisal
District, at a total value of$2,109,866,480, shall become the tax assessment rolls of the City of
Nederland for the year 2026,less all exemptions provided by either State Law or City ordinance in
the amount of$240,914,764.
SECTION 2:That there is hereby levied for the current year,2026,and there shall be collected for
the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Nederland,and to provide interest
and sinking funds for the fiscal year ending September 30,2027 upon all property,real,personal,and
mixed,within the corporate limits of said City subject to taxation,a tax of 46.6000 cents on each one
hundred dollars($100)valuation of property;said tax being so levied and apportioned to the specific
purposes hereinafter set forth:
(a) For the maintenance and support of the general government(General Fund),34.2336
cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property;and
(b) For the Interest&Sinking Fund, 12.3664 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)
valuation of property as follows:
For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of one hundred ninety-four
thousand,eight hundred,twenty-five dollars($194,825.00)on the Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2013, 1.0424 cents on each one hundred dollars
($100)valuation of property.
For the purpose of paying fees,interest and principal of seven hundred seven thousand,
six hundred dollars($707,600.00)on the Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2017,3.7860 cents on each one hundred dollars($100)valuation of property.
For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of three hundred thirty-four
thousand,six hundred,sixty-three dollars($334,663.00)on the Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021, 1.7906 cents on each one hundred
dollars($100)valuation of property.
For the purpose of paying fees, interest and principal of four hundred eighty-six
thousand, six hundred, fifty dollars ($486,650.00) on the Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023,2.6039 cents on each one hundred
dollars($100)valuation of property.
For the purpose of paying fees,interest and principal of five hundred eighty-seven
thousand,five hundred dollars($587,500.00)on the Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, 3.1435 cents on each one hundred dollars
($100)valuation of property.
SECTION 3:The Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector(who,pursuant to contract,is the Tax
Assessor-Collector for the City of Nederland) is hereby directed to prepare Tax Statements and
proceed with the collections of the 2026 taxable year,and the amounts collected shall be deposited in
the Depository of the City of Nederland,to be distributed in accordance with this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: That if any provision,section,subsection,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of
this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be unconstitutional,void,or invalid,such invalidity
shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance; and to this end all
provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND AT A REGULAR MEETING THIS THE 14t'DAY OF SEPTEMBER,A.D.,
2026.
effrey .Darby,Mayo
City of Nederland,Texas
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