City Council Meeting: May 28, 2026

The City Council meeting of Baytown, TX, held on May 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a professional service agreement with Ruben Brown LLC for audit services related to the Hyatt Regency Baytown Houston project. They also authorized debt issuance for water and sewer projects, with a cost of issuance around $38,000 and annual debt service payments close to $4 million. Additionally, the council approved the issuance of $34.7 million in general obligation bonds, including $30.4 million for various projects and $4.2 million for Fire Station 4 design, with an oversight committee to be established for fund management. A significant procurement decision was the approval of a contract with Amerisco Inc. for water meter replacement and installation services, enabling real-time water usage tracking for residents. The council also approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Vita Marisos 7, Inc. for redevelopment of a former restaurant site, including performance-based incentives capped at $415,000. Other agenda items included appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee and discussions about voluntary annexation of approximately 202 acres for industrial development, emphasizing infrastructure and emergency services planning. The meeting also featured recognition of city employees and community initiatives but no additional procurement actions were noted.