Port of Orange public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024/2025 audited financial statements and consider several project proposals and contract modifications. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real estate acquisitions and lease agreements for multiple properties.
- Acceptance of FY 2024/2025 Audit Report by Keri Michutka CPA
- Proposal from Tolunay-Wong Engineers for Geotechnical Survey up to $69,500
- Proposal from Collins Engineers for 30% Design Drawings up to $40,500
- Modification to Triangle Civil Services for up to $20,000 (SCP88) and $16,500 (MIP88)
- Lease agreements for Troy Construction, G&G Enterprises, and Crowley Marine
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet on November 10, 2025, to approve lease agreements for multiple properties, including Bludworth Marine and G&G Enterprises, and discuss infrastructure projects like Dravo Road widening and water tower generator bids. The board will also deliberate on security contracts and grant approvals in closed session before returning to open session for final actions.
- Approve Bludworth Marine lease addendums at 1601 Childers Rd and 2599 S. Childers Rd ($ amounts not specified)
- Approve G&G Enterprises lease at 1155 Pier Road
- Approve Triple P Marine Services lease amendment at 1207 Pier Road
- Consider bids for water tower generator platform (FY2023 PSGP)
- Approve FY2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Project
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Orange, TX Port Commissioners will meet to review financial reports, approve contracts, and vote on infrastructure projects including the Alabama Street Widening Project. The board will also consider lease renewals and modifications for multiple tenants at properties including Pier Road and Childers Road.
- Permission to reject all bids for Alabama Street Widening Project (Project 2)
- Permission to readvertise for Alabama Street Widening Project (Project 2)
- Modification 003 to Caliber Solutions for Remobilization up to $27,500
- Bludworth Marine lease addendums at 1601 Childers Rd and 2599 S. Childers Rd L3-L4
- Muddy Water Dredging lease addendum at 905 Pier Road, Building B
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025 proposed tax rate and the annual operating and capital budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes several contract approvals for engineering and construction services and a closed session to discuss real estate and leases.
- Adoption of the 2025 Proposed Tax Rate
- Adoption of the 2025/2026 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
- Proposal for Collins Engineers for design services not to exceed $177,000
- Proposal for Collins Engineers for construction oversight not to exceed $304,000
- Change Order 004 to Triangle Civil Services for structural steel platforms not to exceed $220,000
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Orange, TX Port Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2025/2026 operating and capital budgets and vote on multiple change orders for ongoing construction projects. The board will also hear revenue reports and consider leases for several district properties.
- Approve/ratify $8,574.05 change order for Dravo Road cleanup
- Approve/ratify $5,000 liquidated-damages credit for Dravo Road project
- Approve/ratify $156,210 change order for SCP88 Dravo truck queuing project
- Approve/ratify $506,000 change order for Shore Power 11 & 12 upgrades
- Ratify lease agreement with Northstar Group Services for 1201 Childers Road space
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet July 14, 2025 to review routine business including expense reimbursements, bills for payment, and monthly investment reports. The board will also consider first readings, waivers, and updates on several infrastructure projects and grant-funded security upgrades. Closed sessions will address real estate matters and economic development negotiations.
- Approve/ratify Gulf Copper lease addendum and agreement for Alabama Street Terminal
- Ratify SpawGlass lease agreement for 1215 Pier Road
- Approve/ratify Chevron Phillips Chemical lease amendment for 905 Pier Road, Bldg. A
- Additional engineering services for utility adjustments on Alabama Street up to $29,100
- Change Order 003 to Triangle Civil Services for Dravo project up to $250,000 due to weather delays
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet June 9, 2025 to approve routine items including a one-year medical insurance policy renewal, bills for payment, and investment reports. The board will also discuss multiple port infrastructure projects such as Dravo Road widening, Alabama Street updates, and generator upgrades for security and administration.
- Renewal of Medical Insurance Policy with TxHealth Benefits Pool for $1.2M (Oct 2025–Sep 2026)
- Dravo Road Widening and Truck Queuing Areas update under Port Access Program Rider 37 Grant
- Alabama Street update and permission to advertise for bids
- Generator and platform upgrades for Command Center, Administration, and Water Tower (FY2022–FY2023 PSGP)
- SpawGlass lease agreement for 1215 Pier Road
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet on May 22, 2025, to discuss and possibly approve nine residential tax abatement agreements for new construction or Harvey-related repairs in Vidor, Texas. The board will also review expense reimbursements, bills for payment, investment reports, and several infrastructure project updates.
- Nine residential tax abatement agreements totaling $2,017,500 in estimated improvements
- Tax abatement for 455 N. Ashland, Vidor (Lawrence J. Loftin III) - $400,000 new construction
- Tax abatement for 740 Kent St., Vidor (Justin Fox and Katie Fox) - $200,000 new construction
- Tax abatement for 855 Southdale, Vidor (Randall Ross Robertson) - $165,000 new construction
- Dravo Road Widening and Truck Queuing Areas project updates and modifications
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet April 7 to discuss and vote on multiple lease agreements for warehouse space, infrastructure upgrades including Dravo Road widening, and security system expansions. The board will also review economic development updates, financial reports, and closed-session items related to real estate and security grants.
- Approve lease agreements for RTP Company at 1006 Alabama Street and Sienna Shipyards at 615 W. Georgia Street
- Vote on Dravo Road widening and truck queuing areas updates (Modification 014 and 015)
- Consider award of bid proposals for Shore Power 8 permanent power and Shore Powers 11 & 12 lighting controls
- Review Port District exemptions for the 2025 tax year
- Discuss Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act grant for North Sabine Lake Project
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Orange, TX Port Commissioners will meet March 10 to review routine business such as expense reimbursements, bills for payment, and investment reports, and to hear updates on multiple port infrastructure projects. The most consequential action items are lease agreements for properties on Pier Road and approval of a $22,000 pipe-installation modification for Dravo Road.
- Approve/ratify lease agreements for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (905 Pier Road) and Independence Valve & Supply (1115 Pier Road)
- Modify Dravo Road truck queuing project with $22,000 pipe installation and 40 cubic yards of stabilized sand
- Approve purchase of shore power cable up to $55,000
- Discuss potential acquisition of 406 Market St and other real estate parcels
- Closed-session deliberations on economic development incentives and real-estate matters
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting an investment policy and appointing an investment officer. The meeting includes updates on several port infrastructure projects and a closed session to discuss real estate acquisitions and leases.
- Modification 011 for cement stabilized backfill in Truck Queuing Area 1, not to exceed $31,000
- Permission to advertise for bids on Shore Power #8, #11, and #12
- Adoption of Investment Policy and appointment of Investment Officer
- Closed session regarding potential real estate acquisitions at 108 Alabama St, 518 Dupont Dr, 1601 S. Childers Rd, and 406 Market St
- Ratification of lease agreements for Military Sealift Command and Direct Concrete
Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Port of Orange Board of Commissioners will meet January 13, 2025 to act on routine business including the purchase of a boat and motor, approve expense reimbursements, and receive monthly investment and revenue reports. The board will also hear updates on several capital projects such as Dravo Road widening, generator installations, and container yard phases, and consider closed-session items on real-estate negotiations and leases.
- Approve boat purchase up to $49,000
- Approve boat motor purchase up to $25,000
- Ratify lease agreements for Military Sealift Command at 1109 Border Street and 1006 Alabama Street Warehouse 8
- Approve change order for Triangle Civil Services on SCP88 Dravo project
- Ratify lease addendum for Direct Concrete at 313 Market Street Building B