City Council Regular Meeting Monday, September 14, 2026 at 06:30 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 regular meeting Monday, September 14, 2026 beginning at 6:30 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

  1. 1.Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge

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

IV.REVIEW OF MISSION AND VISION 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)

  1. 1.Employee Service Award:
    Tracy Horejsi – 15 Years of Service, Animal Control
    Weston Burris – 5 Years of Service, Police Department
    Cindy Amejorado – 5 Years of Service, Utility Billing 

  2. 2.City Manager’s High Five Recognitions
    LeAnn Leal – Police Department
    Utility Maintenance Crew – Public Works

  3. 3.Presentation by the Police Chief 

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

  1. A.Minutes of August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting

  2. B.Minutes of August 17, 2026 Special Meeting and Workshop Session

  3. C.Minutes of August 24, 2026 Workshop Session

  4. D.Minutes of August 31, 2026 Workshop Session

  5. E.Review of Credit Card Statement

  6. F.Receive Monthly Financial Highlight Report

  7. G.Receive Employee Training Review Acknowledgment report ending 08.31.2026

  8. H.Receive Office of Court Administrators (OCA) Monthly report ending 08.31.2026

  9. I.Receive Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) Monthly Report

  10. J.Consider approval of a new lease agreement with Something More Media for Suite 4 at the Nautical Landings Building.

  11. K.Consider request of Calhoun County Fair Association (CCFA) for a parade permit and traffic control assistance on Saturday, October 10, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; the parade route will be from Sandcrab Stadium, Sam Faubion, N. Virginia, Main streets and ending at the Bayfront Peninsula; and waiver of any fees associated with the event.

VIII.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  

  2. 2.Conduct Public Hearing on the 2026 Tax Rate.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan

  3. 3.Consider Resolution No. R-091426-1 to adopt a five-year plan (2026-2031) for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in compliance with article 7.02(15) of the city’s Home Rule Charter.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan 

  4. 4.Consider Resolution No. R-091426-2 for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the processing and reporting of Municipal Court information.  Presenter is Lorena Perez-Diaz

  5. 5.Consider Resolution No. R-091426-3 adopting the City of Port Lavaca Parks Master Plan.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  6. 6.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-9-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fees, Rates and Changes, Chapter 32 Parks and Recreation; Chapter 50, Sec. 50-67 Utilities - Water User Rates – GBRA, Residential and Commercial; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  7. 7.Consider Second and Final reading of an Ordinance (G-10-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the ordinance Codified and Described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Chapter 50 – Article II – Water Division 2- Water Service, Section 50-49 Deposits, and adding Section 50-37 Definitions; Providing for purpose of Ordinance; providing penalties for violations; Providing for severability; Providing a repealing clause; and Providing an effective date.  Presenter is Jody Weaver  

  8. 8.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  

  9. 9.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (S-6-26) fixing the Tax Rate and Tax Levy for the City of Port Lavaca, Texas for the year 2026.  Presenter is Brittney Hogan  

  10. 10.Consider First reading of an Ordinance (G-11-26) of the City of Port Lavaca amending the Ordinance codified and described in the City of Port Lavaca’s Code of Ordinances as Chapter 12 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article III Flood Damage Prevention; providing for purpose of ordinance, providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  11. 11.Consider approval of the proposed City Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.  Presenter is Jody Weaver 

  12. 12.Consider amendments to the City of Port Lavaca Human Resources and Workplace Policies. Presenter is Brittney Hogan

  13. 13.Consider approval of the use of Court Security funds for the installation of a security door for the City Council Chambers/Courtroom.  Presenter is Jody Weaver

  14. 14.Consider appointment of a representative to serve on the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) Economic Development Advisory Committee.  Presenter is Jody Weaver 

  15. 15.Consider awarding the construction contract for the City of Port Lavaca Harbor of Refuge Shoreline Restoration Project, GLO CDBG-MIT Contract No. 24-065-167-F082.  Presenter is Jim Rudellat

  16. 16.Consider approval of the Certificate of Completion and Release of Retainage to Taylor Marine Construction for the B1 MIP1 City of Port Lavaca Shoreline Cleanup Project No. 582-23-42179.  Presenter is Jim Rudellat

  17. 17.Consider a commercial development project on property described as Port Lavaca Original Townsite, Block 41, Lots 7, 8, and 9, located at 120 S. San Antonio Street. Presenter is Derrick Smith 

  18. 18.Closed session: As authorized by and subject to the applicable provisions of law, including but not limited to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, the following topic(s) may be considered in Closed Session:

    •        Section 551.071        Consultation with City Attorney

    •        Section 551.072        Real Property Transactions

    •        Section 551.074        Personnel Matters (City Manager)

    •        Section 551.087        Economic Development Negotiations

  19. 19.Return to Open Session and take any action deemed necessary with regard to matters in closed session.  

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

X.ADJOURNMENT

    Luis De La Garza Mayor    

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING NOTICE

This is to certify that the above notice of a regular meeting of The City Council of The City of Port Lavaca, scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., was posted at city hall, easily accessible to the public, as of 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 08, 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.