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The presentation, delivered by a city staff member, outlined the scale of repairs and upgrades needed citywide and asked council members for direction on priorities and timing. The staff member said, “the numbers quite frankly are mind boggling,” and characterized the CIP as a multi‑year exercise the city should stretch beyond a standard six‑ to ten‑year plan.

Why it matters: The costs are large relative to the city’s current reserves and borrowing capacity. Staff told council there is limited near‑term debt capacity and that the city’s enterprise and general fund balances constrain how much work can be started without either raising rates or seeking voter approval for bonds.

Key details from the presentation

- Total need: staff presented a near‑half‑billion dollar total, describing it as “about $5.34, almost $535… million,” and repeatedly referred to the requirement to stretch projects over many years rather than attempt all at once.

- Water and sewer: staff listed about $11.4 million for water mains and about $12.4 million for sewer main replacements (roughly $26 million combined for both systems, by staff totals). Staff also identified the Cobb Harbor water tower and other storage/tank maintenance needs and estimated about $1.5 million for a future north‑side water tower.

- Lift stations and Bumpy Road: staff said the Bumpy Road lift station and associated lines are undersized and in urgent need of replacement; the lift station replacement estimate cited in the presentation was roughly $1.1 million.

- Streets: several corridors and neighborhood packages were costed. Examples staff cited include Old Angleton Road (roughly $10 million), Main Street (four segments that together total about $8 million), and multiple neighborhood packages ranging from $2.7 million to more than $13 million depending on scope and collector status.

- Facilities and parks: the CIP included needs for a new police station, public works laydown yard, roof and records‑room work at city hall, and multiple options for pool renovation with cost estimates from about $2 million (a reduced reuse option) to more than $12 million for an expanded aquatic facility.

- Metering and telemetry: staff reported the city’s AMR (automated meter reading) network is aging and suffering read losses when carriers reallocate spectrum. Staff said monthly read loss has hit as high as 15 percent and was “a little under 10” in the most recent month; they traced the issue to commercial carrier spectrum changes and recommended a future meter replacement or technology change.

Council direction and discussion

Council members asked for prioritization and for staff to identify immediate, non‑deferrable projects. After discussion, one councilor summarized the emerging preference: staff should prioritize arterials and collectors and urgent sewer work first and then tackle neighborhoods as funding and debt capacity allow. The presenter responded that focusing initial years on arterials and collectors would limit mobilization inefficiencies and could preserve limited funds for high‑impact projects.

Staff also outlined the city’s current finance picture: an enterprise construction fund balance of about $3.4 million, roughly $6.1 million in unrestricted enterprise reserves, and roughly $4.7 million in general‑fund unrestricted reserves; staff noted the city aims to maintain operating reserves equivalent to five months of operating expenses and said those constraints limit the amount that can be reallocated to capital without changing rates or taking on additional debt.

No formal votes or ordinances were adopted during the workshop. Staff said it will return to the council during the budget and finance process with a prioritized, multi‑year CIP and a proposed financing plan that could include longer planning horizons (10–15 years) to reduce annual pressure.

What happens next

Council directed staff to identify absolute emergencies and return with a prioritized list for the next budget cycle. Staff said they will develop a financing plan with outside advisors and bring a concrete multi‑year program to council for formal approval during budget workshops.

Notes and limitations

All dollar amounts and technical descriptions in this story come from the workshop presentation and council discussion. Several figures were summarized by staff during the slide presentation; staff described many amounts as estimates and said some totals are based on preliminary unit costs. Council gave staff informal direction but did not take formal action or adopt the CIP at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clute - Regular Council Meeting - Jun 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a draft capital improvement plan listing roughly $534 million in infrastructure needs and asked the Clute City Council to prioritize projects; members signaled they want to focus first on major arterials, collectors and urgent sewer lift‑station work.","taxTitle","Clute, Brazoria County, Texas","taxId",64454,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512802,"Clute council approves consent agenda, asks staff to clarify large equipment charge",318,168000,486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085928-8d0faae8ad677fe7d98964d7d5dc3a84&start=168&end=486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085928-8d0faae8ad677fe7d98964d7d5dc3a84/thumbnail_168000.jpg","/articles/6512802/Clute/Brazoria-County/Texas/Clute-council-approves-consent-agenda-asks-staff-to-clarify-large-equipment-charge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512802-e602dde6b1fda3b9f73f0d5afa367cc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770400902&Signature=f06OKXvVVyQ9THrvwu9dSlpgM89QYEdTRbpkAOgE6X-a5lGAQnd66e~p10i9tZY8BWqSXqjIGInqXfCOVRy3kmVa5R8OBKiAARGjTr0991XiAmB3SrWGtmr-yWPyVwhYkmd55~0561L~7yZzcc2eK3iwBe3h9Exv37t5XPkF02mKUuTMQ80a0yu9ypEV78ChTTNBLpx4vY~NdELsKvjhBCS-8mlPINlSWgbdlVW4--6grmVVXPcCadIly4NwkuFSRBwfr8mlcYJTgAGcVX5J7d1cdV9H6g4k~XxDfCkpqZm3pWiFABEPD5zp71o7Gotgoi0Dthp2h27IWrb8Bbnc0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved the consent agenda — including the accounts payable report — by unanimous voice vote after brief questions about a large invoice.

Councilmember Nicole Maddox moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and carried. Before the vote, Councilmember Aguilar asked for clarification on a large United Rentals bill listed in the report. A staff member identified as John explained the charge covered suction and discharge hose returns and the short‑term use of a 6‑inch pump while the city operates a fixed pump at a station and stages backup equipment.

Council action: Motion to approve the consent agenda (accounts payable report) was made by Councilmember Nicole Maddox, seconded, and approved by unanimous voice vote.

Clarifying details: Staff said the United Rentals invoice included returned items (two suction hoses and three discharge hoses) and that the city had procured or rented a second 6‑inch pump to handle high flow at the station. Staff described taking some inspection and equipment‑placement responsibility in house as part of normal operations.

Limitations: The council approved the consent agenda as a single motion; individual items remain available for separate action at a future meeting if a council member requests removal.","Council approved the consent agenda, including the accounts payable report, after members asked staff to explain a substantial invoice from United Rentals for suction and discharge hoses and pump support. Staff said the charges covered returned hoses and short‑term pump rentals used during recent station work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512809,"Council approves contract for Give Back Festival at Clute Municipal Park; organizer must carry insurance",402,738000,1140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085928-8d0faae8ad677fe7d98964d7d5dc3a84&start=738&end=1140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085928-8d0faae8ad677fe7d98964d7d5dc3a84/thumbnail_738000.jpg","/articles/6512809/Clute/Brazoria-County/Texas/Council-approves-contract-for-Give-Back-Festival-at-Clute-Municipal-Park-organizer-must-carry-insurance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512809-a5eda44de09921d09ea7ebf7ac627e9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770400902&Signature=cJ7lO7HVTXfiETAd5EQ5h1tAgL8irprHWFXGhVpqd8~6~xe421sq7D7dClwz73uF6bqLFSoBuLBkKw6s81iVPxcQyDcW49huWhI8ZD4iTwYT0D5WbRGhODwlaZbpOJA-n-jLchy-2YC0iNnyStro46De2Mwo~RHkBjBx3BSpAgzN--K5tjNPqwxVq2ZqSFrZXsPjT3FbZZLvaSy~KUSeFyQmfwtEzOhOTZcQ2bwHZHq3uSlrkW~uPVFXw9DEjFqHbCgUlX~wHXtVPDz6qO3vOYmeChhRT7P6iIO0QE-GilzkD-ret8hxLfY0gE-dW~zk3~eqHo9WVjRB6F80CFnqPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with the Brazoria County Hispanic Lions Club to host the Give Back Festival at Clute Municipal Park the weekend of Sept. 5, 2025.

Staff said the event will follow the city’s established cost‑recapture model for large events and that the contract requires the organizer to reimburse the city for costs such as security, solid‑waste disposal and staff time. Staff also said the carnival operator used historically for the city’s events provided a certificate of insurance naming the city and the parks department as additional insured.

Insurance and costs: A staff member said the carnival operator’s certificate showed a $2,000,000 policy and that the certificate in hand covers July 23, 2025 through July 22, 2026. Council members asked for clarification about line items in the event invoice, including a unit listed as “1 personnel.” Staff explained that the invoice uses a unit‑pricing spreadsheet where some quantities are represented as single units for invoicing even though the line covers multiple roles (truck drivers, dumpster deliveries, EMS staff and other event staff). Staff also said rates are based on FEMA reimbursement rates and that staff negotiated about $1,500 in discount compared with the prior year’s charge.

Council action: Councilmember Aguilar made the motion to approve the contract (described in the meeting as Resolution 37‑2025 or 37‑125); the motion was seconded by a councilor identified in the transcript as Perchival. The vote was recorded as unanimous.

What the approval does and does not do: Approval allowed staff to finalize the contract for the Sept. 2025 event and affirmed the city’s insurance and cost‑recoup requirements; the council did not alter event insurance amounts or vendor selection at this meeting.

Limitations: The contract requires the organizer to obtain required insurance and to reimburse the city for billed services; the council did not set new fee levels at the meeting.","The council unanimously approved a contract with the Brazoria County Hispanic Lions Club to hold the Give Back Festival at Clute Municipal Park the weekend of Sept. 5, 2025. Staff said the carnival operator carries a $2 million certificate of insurance that names the city and parks department as additional insured through July 22, 2026.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512815,"Clute council approves resolution 30-2025 to accept facilities damage mitigation report, authorizes task‑order negotiation up to $50,000",393,379000,772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085928-8d0faae8ad677fe7d98964d7d5dc3a84&start=379&end=772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085928-8d0faae8ad677fe7d98964d7d5dc3a84/thumbnail_379000.jpg","/articles/6512815/Clute/Brazoria-County/Texas/Clute-council-approves-resolution-30-2025-to-accept-facilities-damage-mitigation-report-authorizes-taskorder-negotiation-up-to-50000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512815-4f982ab1dbc1f3298063e03a5eac8f39/orig.mp4?Expires=1770400902&Signature=Xcrx2AGebHnjKJejCSGNWoq9kbpU0WW43DV4GA3fgdFy5T3d8gao8qbCc5CGh37uWCxrMkaf~euaJNOSF0sZZOy~VA6qeIal1uenRGSlJh2kqeYaXMfgzve8-l9LKGHWDR~RDOguUjLjENJoqCIQNMYdqKigDjCEsXXMPOF9z~1Vb2LgkVdWUFv~W9iJpTsA3oPP7xmRURZ-Zwg6nn3w018Jt5QmWYTQAdRV-PuqB9WEyremMhgMvU7NR2BVzMwcW4qRiYS5W78eeeLqBiJa46uzCtuPv8SRQrUF7eBwRLGocDcfpCx4~3hiMdo2ksfU3RXi1XFEr3IKlrdvObju-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council of Clute unanimously approved Resolution No. 30‑2025 to accept a facilities damage mitigation report and authorized a modified task order with an amount not to exceed $50,000.

City Manager CJ and a staff presenter reviewed the consultant task order accompanying the mitigation report and said the initial consultant price was roughly 10 percent of the total project cost. Staff recommended trimming consultant hours for site visits, construction administration and bid tabulation, saying the city could perform some of those tasks in‑house and thereby reduce the consultant’s fee by about $27,000.

Council action: Councilmember Aguilar moved to accept Resolution No. 30‑2025 and authorize staff to negotiate modifications to the task order with a not‑to‑exceed cap of $50,000. Councilmember Jeff Chris seconded the motion. The council voted “Aye” and the motion carried unanimously.

What the task order will cover: According to staff, the consultant will handle design and bid development and publicizing the bid packet. Staff said the city would handle contractor selection and most of the construction administration and site supervision, and that the modified task order would reduce consultant hours for bid analysis and contract administration. Staff noted the consultant estimated 40 hours of bid selection and analysis, 52 hours of contract administration and 40 hours of construction monitoring, and estimated eight weeks of on‑site construction monitoring if the project proceeds as scheduled.

Schedule: Staff said negotiations could be completed “early next week” and the project could enter construction in mid‑July if the task order and contracting timetable are finalized; the council recorded unanimous approval.

Limitations: The council’s authorization directs staff to negotiate fee reductions and approve a task order not to exceed the approved cap. The council did not adopt the construction contract or select a contractor at this meeting.","The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 30-2025 accepting a facilities damage mitigation report and to approve a task order with negotiated reductions; council authorized staff to modify the scope to reduce site‑visit and construction‑administration hours and capped the task order at $50,000.","actionData","errors"]

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