City Council Meeting: May 14, 2026

The City Council meeting of Baytown, Texas, held on May 14, 2026, included several procurement and economic development discussions. The council approved Chapter 380 economic development agreements with Walgreens and Fish Camp Properties, aimed at business retention and new restaurant development respectively. The Walgreens agreement involves a 5-year sales tax rebate capped at $90,000 to retain the pharmacy and retail store, while the Fish Camp Properties agreement supports a $10 million investment in a new 13,500 square foot restaurant with performance-based incentives capped at $430,000 over five years. Additionally, the council authorized a request for proposals for a construction manager at risk for the ExxonMobil Baytown Event Center project, emphasizing benefits such as design phase input and schedule control. The council also approved an ordinance related to a FEMA flood mitigation grant to assist homeowners with elevation projects, highlighting the city’s efforts to support flood resilience. Several proclamations recognizing mental health awareness, building safety, economic development, police week, public works, and EMS week were presented, but no direct procurement actions were associated with these. Motions to approve minutes and other routine items were also passed without opposition.