Port of Orange, TX
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Port of Orange board to adopt 2026 tax rate and FY2026/27 budget
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2026 proposed tax rate and the annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026/2027. The board will also review routine financial items, including bills for payment, an investment report, and expense reimbursements. Several infrastructure projects and lease agreements are on the agenda, with some items to be discussed in closed session.
- Adoption of 2026 proposed tax rate
- Adopt FY2026/27 operating and capital budget
- Approve Plan Year 2027 Post-65 Retiree Benefits Option
- Cyber liability and data breach coverage through TMLIRP (Oct 2026-Sep 2027)
- Closed session on leases for properties including Border Street, Jackson/Market, Georgia Street, Childers Road, Alabama Street, Dravo, and Pier Road
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
6. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
6.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
6.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
6.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board Meet …
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Notable items
- SCP89 Dravo Additional Truck Queuing, Utility Enhancements, and Drainage Improvements
- MIP88 Trans Modal Yard Containerized Project
- PIDP TMY Wharf Access Improvements
- AST Electrical and Shore Power Services Upgrades
- Army Corps of Engineers Channel Dredging (Hickory Cove)
- Sabine to Galveston Coastal Spine Levee
- Conrad Orange Shipyard - Warehouse A, Conference Room, and Higman Office Lease Agreement
- Sienna Shipyards, LLC - Georgia Street Terminal Lease AgreementGeorgia Street Terminal
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Port board to review budgets, approve construction change orders, and enter closed session
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to discuss the revised 2025/2026 budget and the proposed 2026/2027 operating and capital budgets. The board will also consider a change order for the Alabama Street project, approve lease agreements, and enter closed session to discuss legal, economic development, real estate, and security matters.
- Budget workshop for revised FY2025/2026 and proposed FY2026/2027 budgets
- Change Order 001 to Elite Contractors up to $16,800 for hydro-excavation on Alabama Street
- Lease agreements: Sienna Shipyards (Georgia Street Terminal) and Sabine Ship Repair (Alabama Street Terminal) to approve/ratify
- Closed session items: Army Corps dredging, Conoco Phillips Childers Road, grounded barge 237, Project Oscar LOI, real property acquisitions
- Write-off of fixed assets and debt as of July 31, 2026
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Budget Workshop - Copies of the proposed budgets are available for public inspection on the Port of Orange website at www.portoforange.com.
5.A. Discuss Revised Annual Operating and Capital Budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year
5.B. Discuss Proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year
6. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
7. Bills for Paym …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Port commissioners to approve multiple lease agreements and infrastructure upgrades
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet on July 13, 2026, to discuss and vote on several lease agreements for port facilities, including approvals for tenants at Georgia Street Terminal and Alabama Street Terminal. The board will also review infrastructure projects such as Dravo Road widening, utility enhancements, and electrical upgrades, as well as financial reports and grant-related items.
- Approve lease agreements for Sienna Shipyards, LLC at Georgia Street Terminal
- Approve lease agreement for Sabine Ship Repair at Alabama Street Terminal
- Approve lease agreement for Independence Valve at 1115 Pier Rd
- Purchase shore power cable up to $210,000
- Ratify lease agreement with Conrad Ship Building for 0.80 acres of laydown area at 313 Market Street
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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July 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
6. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
6.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
6.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
6.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Port commissioners to approve multiple lease agreements and infrastructure updates
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet June 8, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving expense reimbursements, bills for payment, and a monthly investment report. The board will also consider renewing a medical insurance policy, setting a budget workshop date, and taking action on several closed-session items once returned to open session.
- Renewal of medical insurance policy with TxHealth Benefits Pool for Oct 2026–Sep 2027
- Conrad Ship Building lease for 0.80 acres at 313 Market Street
- Troy Construction lease at 1601 S. Childers Rd.
- Permission to award bids for camera towers and foundations under FY2023 PSGP
- Change Order 007 to reduce MIP88 Trans Modal Yard contract by $0.01
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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June 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
6. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
6.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
6.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
6.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since l …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Board to consider 14 residential tax abatement agreements in Vidor
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve tax abatement agreements for various residential construction and modernization projects in Vidor. The meeting also includes the election of board officers and administrative actions following a previously canceled election.
- Tax abatement for new construction at 395 Lakewood ($435,000)
- Tax abatement for new construction at 435 Lakewood ($385,000)
- Tax abatement for new construction at 405 Lakewood ($340,000)
- Tax abatement for new construction at 266 Pine Burr ($240,000)
- Tax abatement for modernization at 350 Texas St ($100,000)
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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May 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. May 2, 2026 Commissioners Election for Pct 1, Pct 4, At-Large (Previously Canceled) with respect to each Commissioner position impacted by such election proceedings:
4.A. Statement of Elected/Appointed Officer
4.B. Oath of Office
4.C. Certificate of Election
5. Election of Officers for Board of Commissioners
6. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
7. Residential Tax …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Port commission to vote on multiple infrastructure and lease agreements
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial reports, insurance coverage, and several infrastructure contracts. The board will also discuss potential real-estate acquisitions and tenant leases across multiple properties. No major policy decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Approve up to $80,000 contract with Burns & McDonnell for quality-control review of wharf access improvements
- Approve up to $35,000 geotechnical services contract with Tolunay-Wong Engineers for Dravo slope stability evaluation
- Approve lease agreement with Sabine Ship Repair, Inc. for Childers Road Annex
- Approve insurance coverage through TMLIRP for April 2026–March 2027 period
- Discuss potential acquisition of real property at Arkansas Avenue Null and other sites
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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April 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
6. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
6.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
6.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
6.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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March 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. May 2, 2026 Commissioner Election for Pct 1, Pct 4, and At-Large
4.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates
4.B. Order of Cancellation
5. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
6. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
7. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
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Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
6. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
6.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
6.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting
6.C. Payroll - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued sin …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 12:00PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Port commissioners to approve lease amendments and discuss election logistics
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will review and likely approve lease amendments for tenants at Pier Road, including Chevron Phillips and Crowley Marine. The board will also discuss election preparations for the May 2, 2026 Commissioner Election for Precincts 1 and 4 and At-Large seats, including filing deadlines and ballot position drawing. Several closed-session items involve real estate and economic development negotiations.
- Approve/Ratify lease amendment for Chevron Phillips at 905 Pier Rd, Bldg A
- Approve/Ratify lease agreement for Crowley Marine at 1211 Pier Road
- Set filing deadlines for May 2026 Commissioner Election (Jan 14 to Feb 13, 2026)
- Discuss potential acquisition of real property in Navigation District
- Closed-session deliberations on Army Corps of Engineers Hickory Cove Real Estate and Marathon Oil
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Boardroom - Office 1201 Childers Rd Orange, TX 77630
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Convene Meeting with opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call
2. Recognize Guests
3. Open floor to members of the public, or of the Governing Body, for inquiries about a subject not listed on the Agenda. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Specific factual information, or existing policy, may be stated in response to an inquiry. Any Deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the Agenda for a subsequent Meeting
4. Minutes of prior meeting(s) not previously approved
5. Orange County Economic Development Update
6. Expense Account(s) for Reimbursement
7. Bills for Payment (Includes item(s) above, if any, and supplements at the table)
7.A. Payment(s) that equal or exceed $50,000
7.B. Accounts Payable - Beginning check number, ending check number and total dollars issued since last Board meeting …
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