City of Baytown – City Council Meeting Preview

City Hall Council Chambers

Thursday, October 9, 2025

6:30 p.m.

Community Highlights

• No proclamations or ceremonial recognitions are scheduled for this meeting.

What's Being Decided?

• Public Hearing – Special Use Permit (427 W. Main): Council will consider a request to allow vehicle and boat sales with specific conditions including enhanced landscaping buffers and visibility standards.

Why It Matters: Ensures compatible land use near mixed-use neighborhoods while promoting commercial reinvestment downtown.

• Public Hearing – Rezoning (6526 E. Wallisville): Rezoning from Office/Retail (OR) to General Commercial (GC) to support upgrades for an existing business specializing in turbine parts.

Why It Matters: Aligns zoning with existing operations and supports local business growth.

• Public Hearing – Rezoning (4712 N. SH 146): Rezoning from Mixed Use Neighborhood (MUN) to Light Industrial (LI) for Jindal Saw USA.

Why It Matters: Expands industrial investment and job retention in Baytown’s industrial corridor.

• Water Meter Replacement Program: Ordinance authorizing purchase of 10,000 Mach 10 meters and AMI equipment not to exceed $2.97 million.

Why It Matters: Replaces aging meters and prepares for future real-time leak detection and customer usage alerts.

• Utility Fee Adjustments: Ordinance updating service and enforcement fees related to water utility operations and equipment maintenance.

Why It Matters: Keeps service fees aligned with operational costs while ensuring accountability for misuse or tampering.

• Fire Department Staffing Ordinance: Adds six new firefighter/paramedic positions to support the city’s FY2026 staffing plan.

Why It Matters: Expands emergency response capabilities and enhances public safety.

• EMS Equipment – LUCAS X5 Devices: Authorizes purchase of chest compression devices to support advanced cardiac care during emergency calls.

Why It Matters: Improves lifesaving capabilities and outcomes for cardiac emergencies.

• Wrecker Services Agreement: Approves contract with Roadrunner Towing for citywide towing services, including light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.

Why It Matters: Ensures consistent and timely transit of vehicles across Baytown.

• Legal Services Agreement: Council will consider approving a professional services agreement with Greenberg Traurig LLP for settlement of the Decker Drive property litigation.

Why It Matters: Engaging experienced legal counsel ensures the City’s position is effectively represented, supports a fair and efficient resolution, and helps protect public resources in property-related legal matters.

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