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Council approves cybersecurity grant, Main Street renewal, waterline design work, PPE grant, and surplus disposal

FreeportApr 6, 20265 min read

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At the April 6, 2026 Freeport City Council meeting the council unanimously approved the consent agenda including a cybersecurity grant, renewed the Texas Main Street Program contract, authorized destruction of obsolete Sierra wireless modems, approved Kimley‑Horn design work for waterline relocations tied to a TxDOT project, and accepted a $25,000 PPE grant for firefighter gear. Two items (an EDC settlement agreement and a POD trailer replacement agreement with Brazoria County Health Department) were presented but final actions are not stated in the provided excerpt.

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Approved the Consent Agenda including Minutes (March 16, 2026) and acceptance of the cybersecurity grant project (total project $108,025.60; grant $86,420.48; city match $21,605.60) — vote 5-0.
Approved renewal of the Texas Main Street Program contract (annual participation fee $535) — vote 5-0.
Approved Resolution No. 2026-3041 declaring Sierra wireless modems surplus and authorizing disposal through destruction in accordance with City policy — vote 5-0.
Approved IPO No. 2026-03 with Kimley‑Horn for final design and coordination services for waterline relocations required by TxDOT CCSJ 1003-01-098 — vote 5-0.
Approved Texas A&M Forest Service Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Grant in the amount of $25,000 to replace five sets of structural firefighting gear (no city match) — vote 5-0.
Presented POD trailer Replacement Agreement with Brazoria County Health Department for $25,000 funding for PPE; action or vote not stated in the provided excerpt.
Presented an EDC Settlement Agreement concerning Velasco townsite property interests and developer infrastructure obligations; final action or vote not stated in the provided excerpt.

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City Council Meeting

Apr 6, 2026, 6:00 PM430 North Brazosport Blvd., Council Chamber, Freeport Texas 77541completed

Agenda

1: Call to Order:
A. Call to Order - Jerry Cain, Mayor
Decision: Call to Order:
B. Invocation - Councilman
Decision: Call to Order:
C. Pledges - Pledge of Allegiance to the United States; Pledge of Allegiance to the State of Texas.
Decision: Call to Order:
D. Matters Subsequent to Posting.
Decision: Call to Order:
E. Audience Participation – Anyone who has registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and desires to address the City Council will be heard at this time, or during the discussion of an item listed on the agenda. These forms are located by the City Secretary. After completing the form, give it to the City Secretary. She will give it to the Mayor. The Mayor will call on you when that item is presented, once a motion has been made by Council then public participation will not be allowed. You will have four (4) minutes to make your comments regardless of the number of agenda items to be addressed.
Decision: Call to Order:
2: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
A. Proclamation Celebrating the Outstanding Achievement of the Brazosport High School Boys Basketball Team - Mayor Cain
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
B. Proclamation of the City of Freeport declaring April 2026 as 'Fair Housing Month' - Mayor Cain
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
C. Proclamation of the City of Freeport declaring April 11-17, 2026 as Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week - Mayor Cain
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
D. Proclamation of the City of Freeport declaring April 12-18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Appreciation Week - Mayor Cain
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
E. Presentation by BrooksWatson & Co. on the Audited Financial Report and Auditor’s Opinion for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, followed by consideration to receive and file - Mike Brooks, Partner
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Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
F. Upcoming Events - City Transition to Hyper-Reach for Emergency Notifications El Nacimiento de Selena, April 11, Freeport Museum, 11:00AM-3:00PM Reimagining Main Street, April 18, Freeport Museum, 9:00AM-11:00AM Community Clean-up, April 18, 431 West 4th St., 8:00AM-12:00PM Senior Bingo, April 20, RiverPlace, 10:00AM-12:00PM Riverfest, April 24-25 Glow Zumba, April 29, Freeport Rec Center, 8:30AM
Decision: Proclamations - Presentations and Updates
3: Consent Agenda:
All items listed are part of the Consent Agenda. Public Hearing and review are held collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be heard separately.
A. Action regarding Minutes, March 16, 2026 - Clarisa Fernandez, City Secretary
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B. Action approving the updated Resolution No. 2026-3040 regarding the Cybersecurity Grant - Jennifer Howell, Police Chief
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C. Action approving purchase of Motorola Radio Console equipment to be 100% reimbursed by grant funds - Jennifer Howell, Police Chief
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4: Business
A. Consideration and possible action approving the renewal of the Texas Main Street Program contract.
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Decision: Business
B. Consideration and possible action approving Resolution No. 2026-3041 for property to be declared surplus and to be authorized for disposal through destruction in accordance with City policy.
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Decision: Business
C. Consideration and possible action approving Resolution No. 2026-3042 for an EDC Settlement Agreement.
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Decision: Business
D. Consideration and possible action approving IPO No. 2026-03 with Kimley-Horn and Associates to design and coordinate relocating a water line for the TxDOT Gulf Boulevard/FM 523 project.
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Decision: Business
E. Consideration and possible action on the approval of a POD trailer Replacement Agreement between City of Freeport and the Brazoria County Health Department.
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Decision: Business
F. Consideration and possible action on the approval of Texas A&M Forest Service Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Grant.
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Decision: Business
G. Consideration and possible action approving Freeport Fire & EMS department surplus equipment donation to College of the Mainland.
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Decision: Business
H. Discussion and Take Action on 2nd street property with TPWD restrictions
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Decision: Business
5: Work Session
The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item specifically listed as a Subsection under the itemized Sections A-F below, an item appearing on the City Council agenda for this meeting, on matters related to community events, or on matters that are not within the jurisdiction of the City for consideration by City Council. The City Council may not deliberate on any City matters not specifically disclosed under this Work Session or on this posted City Council Meeting agenda. City Council members and the Mayor always reserve the right to request that a matter be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
A. Councilman Pena Ward A announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
B. Councilman Davis Ward B announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
C. Councilman Matamoros Ward C announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
D. Councilman Rossow Ward D announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
E. Mayor Jerry Cain announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
F. City Manager announcements and comments.
Decision: Work Session
6: Executive Session
The City Council may take action on any Executive Session item posted. 551.071. Texas Government Code. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legal posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of Chapter 551, including the following items:
A. Executive Session regarding a.) Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 1.) DOW IDA negotiations update 2.) Surfside Utility Billing Counteroffer.
Decision: Executive Session
7: Reconvene into Open Session:
A. Take any action resulting from Executive Session.
Decision: Reconvene into Open Session:
8: Adjournment
A. Adjournment – Jerry Cain, Mayor
Decision: Adjournment