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

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. 1.Conduct Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 fiscal year Budget.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

• 092126_SP_#1_Memo_Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget.pdf (0.14 MB)

2. 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

• 092126_SP_#2-1_Ordinance S-5-26_Budget_2026-2027 FY.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 092126_SP_#2-2_Memo_Ordinance S-5-26_CC - FY 2027 Budget.pdf (0.18 MB)

3. 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

• 092126_SP_#3_00_Agenda Note Sheet Insert - Copy.pdf (0.01 MB)

4. 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  

• 092126_SP_#4-1_Memo COUNCIL Sept 21 DOWNTOWN IMPROV FINAL RETAINAGE CONSTRUCTION.pdf (1.17 MB)
• 092126_SP_#4-2_E23799.01 Pay Est. no. 4 and no.5 (Final & Retainage) 09-11-26.pdf (1.01 MB)
• 092126_SP_#4-3_E23799.01 CoPL Downtown Pub. Access PL & SW - Affidavit of All Bills Paid.pdf (0.28 MB)
• 092126_SP_#4-4_E23799.01 CoPL Downtown Pub. Access PL & SW - Certificate of Final Completion.pdf (0.31 MB)
• 092126_SP_#4-5_E23799.01 CoPL Downtown Pub. Access PL & SW - Consent of Surety to Final Payment.pdf (0.38 MB)
• 092126_SP_#4-6_E23799.01 CoPL Downtown Pub. Access PL & SW - Final Waiver of Lien Rights.pdf (0.32 MB)

5. 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  

• 092126_SP_#5-1_Memo COUNCIL Sept 21 Phase 4 Security Upgrades FINAL RETAINAGE CONSTRUCTION.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 092126_SP_#5-2_City Hall Ph. 4 Security Upgrades_G706-1994 Contractor's Affidavit of Payment.pdf (1.26 MB)
• 092126_SP_#5-3_City of Port Lavaca_City Hall Ph. 4 Security Upgrade_Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Lien.pdf (6.94 MB)
• 092126_SP_#5-4_COPL PH. 4 - G704-2017 Substantial Completion Signed.pdf (3.68 MB)
• 092126_SP_#5-5_COPL PH. 4 - G707 Consent of Surety.pdf (0.42 MB)
• 092126_SP_#5-6_List of Authorized Changes City Hall Security Upgrade Phase 4.pdf (0.53 MB)
• 092126_SP_#5-7_PayApp No 8 RETAINAGE - City of PL CityHall Ph. 4 - signed.pdf (0.81 MB)

6. 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

• 092126_SP_#6_Memo COUNCIL -CO 2 CDBGMIT CR Marsh.pdf (0.11 MB)

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