City Council Special Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026 at 05:30 PM City Council Chambers | 202 N. Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

The following item will be addressed at this or any other meeting of the city council upon the request of the mayor, any member(s) of council and/or the city attorney:

Announcement by the mayor that council will retire into closed session for consultation with city attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas disciplinary rules of professional conduct of the state bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the open meetings act (title 5, chapter 551, section 551.071(2) of the Texas government code).

(All matters listed under the consent agenda item are routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.)

AGENDA

Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary.

MEETING PROCEDURE

Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, will hold a special meeting Monday, September 21, 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the regular meeting place in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, Texas to consider the following items of business:

[After publication, any information in a council packet is subject to change during the meeting]

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I.ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER

II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

III.MEETING SAFETY BRIEFING (911 _, AED _, EVAC _, CPR _, SAFETY ___)

IV.REVIEW OF VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

Our Vision

The Mayor and the City Council envision a friendly town on Lavaca Bay where economic and recreational opportunities abound, providing for a wonderful quality of life for both citizens and tourists, rich in history and looking toward a vibrant future

Our Mission

Our mission is to make Port Lavaca a desirable place to live through high-quality services, responsible use of public resources, and a progressive approach to community development. With enthusiasm, integrity, and vision, we will maintain a safe environment and continually improve the quality of life for all citizens.

V.PRESENTATION(S)

VI.COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

(Limited to 3 minutes per individual unless permission to speak longer is received in advance. You may make public comments as you would at a meeting by logging on with your computer and using "Join Zoom Meeting" information on first page of this agenda).

VII.ACTION ITEMS - Council will consider/discuss the following items and take any action deemed necessary

1.Conduct Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 fiscal year Budget. Presenter is Brittney Hogan
2.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (S-5-26) approving the annual Budget for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas and adopting the budget document for the fiscal year October 01, 2026 thru September 30, 2027. Presenter is Brittney Hogan
3.Consider request of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church for a parade permit and traffic control assistance for the “Marian Rosary” procession parade on Sunday, October 11, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and request waiver of any fees associated with the event. Presenter is Tobie Bias
4.Consider acceptance of the Certificate of Final Completion and approval of the release of retainage in the amount of $12,079.44 for the Downtown Waterfront Public Improvements – Parking Lot & Sidewalk Improvements – 2024 Matagorda Bay Mitigation Grant Project No. 053. Presenter is Jody Weaver
5.Consider acceptance of the project as complete and approval of the release of retainage in the amount of $12,554.69 to Lauger Companies, Inc. for the City Hall Master Plan Phase IV: Security Upgrades & Interior Renovation Project. Presenter is Jody Weaver
6.Consider authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract for CDBG-MIT GLO Contract No. 22-087-001-D226 to provide for additional quantities of material necessary to complete the marsh area in accordance with the project design. Presenter is Jody Weaver

VIII.TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT

(Required under Texas Government Code §551 as amended by HB 1522, effective September 1, 2025)

This notice informs taxpayers of the potential impact of the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27, comparing what would be paid under the no-new revenue tax rate versus the proposed tax rate.

1.                Average Taxable Homestead Value

Prior Year (FY 2025-2026)                                                                                $154,791.00

Current Year (FY 2026-2027)                                                                $162,756.00

2.                Tax Rates

No-New-Revenue Tax Rate (FY 2026-2027)                                                $0.7968 per $100 valuation

Proposed Tax Rate (FY 2026-2027)                                                                $0.8800 per $100 valuation

3.                Estimated Annual Tax Bill Comparison

Scenario

Tax Rate

Estimated Tax Bill

Difference from   No-New-Revenue

Prior Year

(FY 2025-2026)

$0.8000

$1,238

$59

No-New-Revenue Tax Rate (FY 2026-2027)

$0.7968

$1,297

$0

Proposed Tax Rate

(FY 2026-2027)

$0.8800

$1,432

$135

Calculations

-                Prior Year Tax Bill = ($154,791 ÷ 100) x $0.8000 = $1,238.33

-                No-New-Revenue Tax Bill = ($162,756 ÷ 100) x $0.7968 = $1,296.84

-                Proposed Tax Bill = ($162,756 ÷ 100) x $0.8800 = $1,432.26

Summary

If the City of Port Lavaca adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.8800 Per $100 valuation, the average homestead owner would pay approximately $135.42 more annually compared to the no-new-revenue tax rate. This increase supports continued city services and infrastructure investments.

IX.COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER

X.ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING

XI.CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE

This is to certify that the above notice of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Lavaca, scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

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Lorena Perez-Diaz, City Secretary

ADA NOTICE

The Port Lavaca City Hall and Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible. Access to the building is available at the primary north entrance facing Mahan Street. Special parking spaces are located in the Mahan Street parking area. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Port Lavaca will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact City Secretary Mandy Grant at (361) 552-9793 Ext. 230 for assistance.