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Pasadena public meetings in 2024

69 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on extending moratorium on battery energy storage systems

The Pasadena City Council will consider a wide range of items including a five-year Capital Improvement Plan, termination of multiple drainage mitigation design contracts, and an extension of the commercial moratorium on battery energy storage systems. Contract change orders and new contracts for infrastructure projects, police equipment, and IT purchases total millions of dollars. Several donations for community programs are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

The Pasadena City Council approved the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) on final reading, along with a series of contract terminations for drainage mitigation design services. The council also approved progress payments totaling over $7 million for various construction projects and passed several ordinances on first reading, including a $3 million wastewater treatment plant improvement project. One item, a commercial moratorium extension on battery energy storage systems, was deferred.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to approve FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council will consider adopting the official Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025 - FY 2029. The meeting includes numerous contract change orders for infrastructure and the termination of multiple drainage mitigation design agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

The Pasadena City Council approved the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (Ordinance 2024-248) and terminated 14 drainage mitigation design service agreements. It also approved contracts for GIS services, lead and copper rules improvement, and lift station design, each with amendments. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Pasadena Arena & Convention Entertainment District

The Planning Commission will conduct a final review of the Pasadena Arena & Convention Entertainment District. The body will also consider a revised preliminary and final review for the Holley Acres Partial Replat No 1 and Extension.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to adopt FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council will consider the official Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-2029 and vote on several infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting includes the termination of multiple drainage mitigation design agreements and interviews for the City Controller position.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Council to adopt FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan with project updates

The City Council will vote on an ordinance adopting the proposed FY2025-FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as the official capital plan for fiscal year 2025. The plan includes detailed budget changes for dozens of capital projects across streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and municipal facilities, with amended amounts for items such as Shaver Street Phase II ($12.4 million), Red Bluff Road ($8.24 million), and the Vince Bayou WWTP bar screen ($3.02 million).

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Council to approve updates to city's 457(b) deferred compensation plan

The City Council will consider an ordinance amending the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company. The update is needed to comply with recent legislative and IRS regulation changes, including the CARES/SECURE Acts, Miner's Act, and Secure 2.0. The agenda indicates this is a proposed ordinance for first or final reading.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $10,000 hiring bonus for police cadets

The Pasadena City Council will consider a $10,000 sign-on bonus for police cadets, a five-year purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, and over $800,000 for a bridge replacement. Multiple progress payments for infrastructure projects and grant acceptances from the UASI Homeland Security program are also on the agenda. The meeting includes proclamations, minutes approval, and other routine items.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Council workshop on FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering streets, drainage, facilities, parks, and water/sewer systems. No formal decisions will be made; this is a discussion session.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

Pasadena EDC

Public hearing on $5.6M contract for Convention Center Phase V improvements

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to consider executing a contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC. for the Convention Center Site Improvements Phase V Project (CIP #M070). The contract amount is $5,125,154.70 with a 10% contingency of $512,515.47, for a total appropriation of $5,637,670.17 from the Convention Center Facility Improvements project account. Action will be taken on this single agenda item.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

Pasadena EDC

PEDC considers $5.6 million for Convention Center site improvements

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will discuss funding for the Convention Center Site Improvements Phase V Project. The board will also consider a business enhancement grant for a local plaza and a service agreement with a regional economic alliance.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $3.07M Cotton Patch Bayou drainage project payment

The Pasadena City Council will consider approving progress payments for 17 construction projects totaling over $6 million, as well as multiple ordinances including contracts for police equipment, infrastructure projects, and a police hiring incentive program. The council will also consider appointments, community service agreements, and general obligation refunding bonds.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.5M Dabney Storm Interconnect contract and $10,000 police hiring bonus

The Pasadena City Council will consider a range of ordinances and payments at its November 5, 2024 meeting, including a $2.5 million contract for the Dabney Storm Interconnect project and a $10,000 hiring bonus for police cadets. Other notable items include a five-year Axon contract, a longevity pay increase for non-civil service employees, and several grants and community development agreements.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.5M storm sewer contract, police VR grant, longevity pay

The Pasadena City Council will meet on October 15, 2024, following a 5:30 PM pre-conference. Final readings include major public works contracts, an ordinance increasing longevity pay, and acceptance of several grants and donations for police, parks, and fire services.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.5M Dabney Storm Interconnect project, longevity pay raise, police VR grant

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to decide on numerous contracts, ordinances, and grants. Key items include final readings for a $2.5 million stormwater interconnect project, a longevity pay increase for non-civil service employees, acceptance of a $325,000 federal grant for police virtual reality training, and sale of city-owned properties. The agenda also includes progress payments for ongoing infrastructure projects and community development grants.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on BESS moratorium, vote on 4% employee raise

This special meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed commercial moratorium for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facilities, followed by an emergency ordinance to enact it. The Council will also vote on a 4% cost-of-living increase for civilian employees, contracts for paving/sidewalk design ($450,000), ambulance services, and multiple employee benefit plan renewals for 2025.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

City Council

Pasadena considers moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on suspending permits for new commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The body is also deciding on several 2025 employee benefit renewals and a cost-of-living salary increase.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to consider commercial BESS moratorium and 4% employee pay raise

The Pasadena City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed commercial moratorium for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) permits, and is expected to vote on a 4% cost-of-living increase for civilian employees. The council will also consider multiple contract change orders for infrastructure projects, approve employee benefit renewals for 2025, and accept various donations and grants.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on moratorium for new battery storage facilities

The Pasadena City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a moratorium suspending permits for new commercial battery energy storage systems (BESS). The council will also consider final readings on a 4% cost-of-living increase for non-classified civilian employees, a one-month medical insurance premium waiver for December 2024, and multiple contract change orders for infrastructure projects.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Pasadena Council considers $4.2M lift station project and home reconstructions

The City Council will vote on several public works contracts, including water system rehabilitations and drainage improvements. The body is also reviewing contracts for the demolition and reconstruction of three single-family homes.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $4.2M contract for West Pitts Lift Station Rehabilitation

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to vote on numerous ordinances, including several large contracts and purchases. Key decisions involve a $4.2 million contract for the West Pitts Lift Station Rehabilitation, three contracts for demolition and reconstruction of single-family homes totaling over $738,000, and acceptance of police and community grants. The council will also consider changes to the utility allowance schedule and a new auditing firm.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $4.25M West Pitts Lift Station rehab contract

The Pasadena City Council approved a $4.25 million contract for the West Pitts Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, along with several other infrastructure and equipment purchases. All items passed on second and final reading, with a few split votes on the golf course shade structure and the auditor contract. The council also approved progress payments for various construction projects and personnel changes.

Thu Sep 5, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to vote on FY 2025 Annual Budget

The City Council is deciding on the adoption of the Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. This includes ratifying a property tax revenue increase resulting from higher assessed values for new and existing development, though no tax rate increase is proposed.

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✓ Decided: Council passes first reading of FY2025 budget and tax rate increase

The Pasadena City Council held a special meeting on September 5, 2024, and passed first readings of several ordinances related to the FY2025 budget and property taxes. The council approved the annual budget (Ordinance 2024-159) unanimously, and approved a property tax rate of $0.474834 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2024-160) by a 6-3 vote, with Villarreal, Guerrero, and Ybarra voting nay. The council also ratified the property tax increase (Ordinance 2024-158) on first reading by a 6-3 vote, and approved the property valuation assessment (Ordinance 2024-161) unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Sep 5, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on FY 2024-25 budget and property tax rate increase

The City Council will consider adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and a property tax rate of $0.474834 per $100 valuation. A roll call vote is required for the tax increase ratification ordinance. The council will also discuss contract change orders, progress payments, and personnel changes.

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✓ Decided: Council passes first reading of FY 2024-25 budget and tax rate increase

The Pasadena City Council held a special meeting on September 5, 2024, and passed first readings of four ordinances related to the FY 2024-25 budget and property taxes. The budget ordinance (2024-159) and property valuation ordinance (2024-161) were approved unanimously. The tax rate ordinance (2024-160) was approved 6-3, setting a rate of $0.474834 per $100 valuation, a 1.63% increase. The property tax increase ratification ordinance (2024-158) also passed 6-3. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to vote on 2025 budget and 2024 property tax rate

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget and a proposed 2024 property tax rate of $0.474834. The meeting also includes several high-value infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases for city departments.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Council to adopt FY2025 budget and ratify property tax revenue increase

The Pasadena City Council will vote on two ordinances: adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2025 and ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in that budget. The budget includes a decrease in property tax revenue, a 1% COLA for employees, $158,000 for police education pay, and $110,000 for two new utility worker positions. The council will also consider capital improvements including gun range upgrades and an animal shelter generator.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2025 budget and 1.63% property tax increase

The Pasadena City Council approved the FY2025 budget and a property tax rate of $0.474834 per $100 valuation, a 1.63% increase, on first reading. The budget passed unanimously, while the tax rate passed 6-3 with Villarreal, Guerrero, and Ybarra voting no. The council also approved numerous contracts, including a $2.8 million lift station replacement and a $4.2 million rehabilitation project, and accepted various donations.

Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $265K Motorola radio purchase for police

The City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 40 Motorola APX6000 portable radios and accessories from Motorola Solutions for the Police Department at a cost of $264,996.98. The purchase is being made through an HGAC cooperative contract and would be funded from account 00210-7207. Staff recommends approval to enhance regional interoperable communications and comply with federal digital radio transition mandates.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to set public hearing for FY 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate

The City Council is discussing the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate, with a public hearing scheduled for September 3, 2024. The body is also reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and progress payments for city projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5.67M Sycamore Water Plant contract

The Pasadena City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $5.67 million contract for the Sycamore Water Plant Improvements project and a $2.8 million contract for the Fairmont Bayou Lift Station Replacement. They also set a public hearing for the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax rate, and accepted multiple donations for parks and recreation programs.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

City Council

Council workshop on FY 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and the 2024 Tax Rate, which would take effect October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. No formal votes are expected at this workshop.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

Council to consider $5.67M contract for Sycamore Water Plant improvements

The Pasadena City Council will consider several contracts and ordinances at its August 6, 2024 meeting, including a $5.67 million contract for Sycamore Water Plant improvements, progress payments for various infrastructure projects, and acceptance of donations for parks and recreation. The council will also discuss a contract for Rodeo Arena restroom renovations and bridge repairs.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on $214k contract for Flamborough Drive Bridge repairs

The city council is considering an ordinance to award a $214,416.41 contract to Mar-Con Services, LLC for repairs to the Flamborough Drive bridge over Glenmore Ditch at Portsmouth Street. The project is funded from the General CIP Fund Balance Account. Staff recommends award to the lowest responsible bidder. The council will also amend the Capital Improvement Plan to separate this project from the Glenmore Ditch Bridges project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5.67M water plant contract on first reading

The Pasadena City Council approved multiple contracts and ordinances, including a $5.67 million contract for the Sycamore Water Plant Improvements Project on first reading. They also approved progress payments totaling over $4 million for various infrastructure projects, and accepted several donations for parks and recreation. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on a finance resolution.

Tue Jul 16, 2024

Crime & Prevention District Board

Public hearing on proposed Crime Control budget for 2024-25

The Crime & Prevention District Board is holding a public hearing on July 16, 2024, to hear citizen comments on the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $75,600 amendment for Golden Acres WWTP contract

The City Council will consider an ordinance amending a prior contract with HR Green, Inc. for the Golden Acres WWTP Influent Line Project (CIP#WW087). The amendment appropriates an additional $75,600 from the Other Charges Contingency Account for SCADA and telemetry improvements and continued construction administration services.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to review infrastructure payments and pipeline permits

The City Council will consider several ordinances for pipeline franchises and municipal service contracts. The body will also review progress payments for various city construction projects and approve budgets for the Crime Control and Prevention District and the Economic Development Corporation.

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Fri Jul 12, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers extending the disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl

The City Council is considering an emergency resolution to extend the Mayor's July 7, 2024, disaster declaration. This action addresses public health threats from uncollected trash and debris caused by Hurricane Beryl. The proposed extension would last up to 60 days from July 14, 2024.

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Fri Jul 12, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to address Hurricane Beryl emergency resolution

The Pasadena City Council is holding an emergency meeting to address public necessity following Hurricane Beryl. The council will consider a resolution to ratify and extend the Mayor's July 7, 2024, Declaration of Disaster.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers $450,000 agreement for water and sewer design services

The City Council is considering an ordinance to approve a contract with EHRA Engineering, Inc. This agreement covers professional design services for the 2025 Citywide Waterline Replacement Project and the 2025 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers $11,728,578.89 for Shaver Street paving and drainage

The Pasadena City Council will consider several ordinances, including a major project for Shaver Street paving and drainage improvements. The agenda also includes approvals for emergency siren installations, infrastructure contracts, and various vehicle purchases.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers amendments to the FY2024 annual budget

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for city operations. The proposal includes funding adjustments for public safety, infrastructure, and special purpose funds.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers multi-million dollar fire station and road projects

The council will review several large infrastructure contracts, including the rebuilding of Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 7. Agenda items also include significant paving and drainage improvements for Shaver Street and a citywide waterline replacement project.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

Crime & Prevention District Board

Public hearing for the Crime Control and Prevention District budget

A public hearing is scheduled for June 5, 2024, to hear from interested citizens regarding the proposed Crime Control and Prevention District budget. The proposed budget covers the period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

Crime & Prevention District Board

Public hearing and adoption of the FY2025 Crime Control District budget

The board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2025 Crime Control District budget. Following this hearing, the board is scheduled to adopt the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

Crime & Prevention District Board

Pasadena Crime District reviews proposed FY 2025 budget

The Pasadena Crime Control and Prevention District is reviewing its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The proposal includes funding for various law enforcement units, crime prevention programs, and equipment maintenance.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers $7.6 million contract to rebuild Fire Station No. 6

The City Council is reviewing a contract with Purcell Construction, Inc. for the rebuilding of Fire Station No. 6. The agenda also includes an ordinance to terminate the existing agreement with CareATC, Inc. for onsite clinic management as the city seeks a new provider.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

Pasadena council reviews $14.5M fire station rebuilds and utility upgrades

The Pasadena City Council is reviewing multiple public works contracts, vehicle purchases, and software agreements for approval. The agenda includes major funding to rebuild two fire stations, upgrade wastewater lift stations, replace waterlines, and expand drainage projects. These items are being considered to fund long-term upgrades to emergency response facilities, water infrastructure, and community parks that residents use regularly.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on $505,300 sidewalk improvement contract

The Pasadena City Council is considering an ordinance to award a $505,300 contract to Brooks Concrete, Inc. for the 2024 Annual Sidewalk Improvements Phase II project (CIP #5197). The project involves sidewalk and driveway replacement, curb work, and wheelchair ramps within city limits. The contract is recommended for approval as the lowest responsible bid.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.4M lift station replacement and other contracts

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a large number of contract approvals, including several for construction and infrastructure projects. Key items include a $2.4 million contract for the El Jardin Lift Station Replacement, a $2.3 million contract for the Jana Lift Station Rehabilitation, and a $1.8 million contract for the Preston/Fairmont Lift Station Rehabilitation. The council will also vote on ordinances for equipment purchases, including camera trailers, aerating fountains, and trucks, as well as a grant acceptance for the police department.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.9M Red Bluff Rd drainage project and other contracts

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including contract change orders, final readings of ordinances, and various purchases and agreements. Key actions include approving a $2.9 million drainage improvement project, several technology contracts, and multiple equipment purchases. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, service awards, and financial reports.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council to vote on $2.9M Red Bluff drainage project and multiple contracts

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including final readings of ordinances for major infrastructure projects, contract change orders, and various purchases and grants. Key decisions include a $2.9 million drainage improvement project on Red Bluff Rd., a $1.9 million drainage project on Cotton Patch Bayou, and several smaller contracts for equipment and services.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $450,488 water meter purchase from Core & Main

The City Council is considering two ordinances: one authorizing a $450,488.36 sole-source purchase of Neptune water meters, registers, and hydrant meters from Core & Main, and another amending the Tyler Munis contract to transfer billable hours from post-live to pre-live support. The meter purchase is justified as replacing aging meters that lose accuracy and cause revenue loss.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.9M Red Bluff Rd drainage project and other contracts

The Pasadena City Council will consider a range of items including contract approvals, progress payments, and ordinance amendments. Key actions include a $2.9 million contract for the Red Bluff Rd. Drainage Improvements Project, several design and construction contracts, and amendments to sign codes and police officer promotion rules. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, personnel changes, and a resolution ratifying checks.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $1M grant for Vince Bayou WWTP improvements

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and capital improvement items, including contracts, progress payments, and ordinances. Notable actions include accepting a $1,000,000 grant for the Vince Bayou WWTP Bar Screen Improvements Project, approving multiple construction and service contracts, and addressing personnel matters. The agenda also includes several resolutions and recognitions.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $1M grant for Vince Bayou WWTP improvements

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a range of contracts, grants, and resolutions, including a $1 million grant for the Vince Bayou WWTP Bar Screen Improvements Project and multiple construction and service agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like progress payments, personnel changes, and donations.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $80,062 materials testing contract for Police Annex project

The City Council is considering an ordinance to approve a contract with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for materials testing services on the Pasadena Police Annex Building Project (CIP #P010), funded with $80,062 from the General Fund CIP Fund Balance. The agenda also includes a separate item for annual Avaya phone system maintenance, but the primary action is the testing contract.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $1.99M vehicle purchase, $930K road payment, and more

The Pasadena City Council will consider a range of items at its March 19, 2024 meeting, including contract change orders and progress payments for construction projects, several ordinances for software, equipment, and vehicle purchases, and resolutions for grants and donations. The agenda includes a $1.99 million vehicle purchase, a $930,128.67 progress payment for the Preston Ave. reconstruction, and a $1 million grant for the Vince Bayou WWTP project. The council will also discuss hiring a new Financial ERP Specialist.

Thu Mar 14, 2024

City Council

Pasadena City Council considers 90-day moratorium on digital billboard conversions

The Pasadena City Council is considering an ordinance that would impose a 90-day moratorium on applications and permits for converting existing static billboards to electronic (digital) faces within city limits. The moratorium is intended to give the city time to review its sign regulations while legal challenges to its existing ordinance (2023-096) are pending. The ordinance was already passed on first reading on March 5, 2024, and this meeting is for second and final reading.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

City Council

Council to consider 90-day ban on new digital billboards

The Pasadena City Council is holding a special meeting with a docketed agenda that includes a proposed ordinance to impose a 90-day moratorium on permits for converting static billboards to digital ones. The meeting also covers routine items like minutes, contracts, payments, and personnel changes.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $208,897.50 for new library chillers and $61,396.86 for police software

The Pasadena City Council is considering two ordinances: one to purchase and replace two air-cooled chillers at the Main Library (1201 Jeff Ginn Memorial Dr.) from Polk Mechanical for $208,897.50, and another to pay $61,396.86 for annual maintenance of the Police Department's Brazos eCitation ticketing software from Tyler Technologies. Both items are up for first and final readings.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $1.09M fire truck, $249.8K police robot, and 90-day digital billboard moratorium

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a range of purchases and contracts, including a new fire truck, a police bomb squad robot, and a temporary moratorium on digital billboard conversions. They will also review service awards, contract change orders, and various resolutions and ordinances.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Public hearing on billboard conversion permit moratorium

The Pasadena City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a commercial moratorium on the issuance of permits for the conversion of billboards. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural notice.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Council to approve law firm contract for collecting unpaid fines and taxes

The Pasadena City Council is considering approval of an agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to collect unpaid fines, fees, court costs, and delinquent property taxes. The firm would be compensated on a contingent fee basis, with fees added to the amounts collected. The council is deciding whether to authorize this agreement.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $48,317 contract for two water pumps at Guthrie Water Plant

The Pasadena City Council is considering an ordinance to approve a sole-source contract with Hahn Equipment Co., Inc. for the replacement of two Xylem E-XC pumps at the Guthrie Water Plant, totaling $48,317.00. The purchase is deemed necessary to address strain on the water distribution system and is recommended for approval before summer. The contract is contingent on the vendor completing the required Form 1295.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.78M paving, drainage contract and police equipment purchases

The Pasadena City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $2.78 million contract for the 2024 Annual Paving and Drainage Improvements Project and multiple purchases for the Police Department's Bomb Squad funded by grants. The agenda also includes approval of progress payments for various construction projects and several routine items such as employee introductions and board reports.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $82,697.87 X-ray system and $41,053 bomb suit for Police Bomb Squad

The Pasadena City Council is considering two ordinances to purchase equipment for the Police Department's Bomb Squad, both funded by a UASI grant. The first authorizes a sole-source contract with Logos Imaging LLC for a Portable Direct Radiography Imaging X-Ray System at $82,697.87. The second authorizes the purchase of an EOD-10 bomb suit from Med-Eng LLC for $41,053.00. Both purchases are justified as necessary for standardization with existing equipment.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.3M police range building contract and $2.78M paving project

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and significant items, including multiple construction contracts, ordinance amendments, and grant applications. Key decisions include a $2.3 million contract for the Police Range Storage and SIM TAC buildings, a $2.78 million annual paving and drainage project, and a $455,000 design services agreement for a new Fire Service Administration Building. The agenda also includes numerous progress payments for ongoing projects, donations, and financial reports.

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Thu Jan 25, 2024

City Council

Council to hear public comment on $16.1M Pasadena Blvd. contract

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to consider a contract with MBN Enterprises, LLC for the Pasadena Blvd. Phase I project (SH 225 to Harris Ave.), with a total appropriation of $16,145,575.95. Residents may comment in person or in writing.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $30M industrial district tax billing for 2023

The City Council will consider two items. First, it will vote on an ordinance to accept the 2023 valuation of industrial district properties in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction and distribute $30,032,344 in fees to the general fund, an 8.37% increase over last year. Second, it will consider approving a preliminary plat for the Preston and Vista development, which includes the dedication of a 20' x 20' corner clip at Preston Road and Vista Road.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $2.3M police range buildings, $455K fire admin design, and CIP

The Pasadena City Council will hold a regular meeting with final readings on several contracts and ordinances, including a $2.3 million contract for police range storage and SIM TAC buildings, a $455,000 design services agreement for a fire service administration building, and adoption of the FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes contract change orders for construction projects, a social media policy amendment, and a community cat program ordinance. The meeting begins with a pre-council conference at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session at 6:00 p.m.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

City Council

Council workshop on FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan

The Pasadena City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no specific projects or amounts are listed in the agenda.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council

Council to accept donations, approve 2024 vehicle auctions, library health MOU

The Pasadena City Council is considering several routine items: accepting small donations for senior center BINGO prizes and Christmas Tree Lighting sponsorships, approving the 2024 schedule for public auctions of abandoned/confiscated vehicles and surplus city equipment, and authorizing a non-binding agreement with Harris County Public Health to host free diabetes prevention programs at the library.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $9.9M storm sewer contract and $2.5M police hiring grant

The Pasadena City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including major contracts, grant acceptances, and routine approvals. Key actions include a $9.9 million storm sewer rehabilitation contract, a $2.5 million federal grant to hire 20 police officers, and several construction progress payments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, donations, and a resolution ratifying checks.

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