Beaumont public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for the Cattail Marsh Levee Emergency Repair Project and acquiring properties on Pine, Catalpa Street, and Steve Drive. The body is also considering new solid waste transportation service agreements and a grant application for up to $981,000 for firefighters.
- Grant application up to $981,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
- Property acquisitions at 1599 Pine, 727-735 Catalpa Street, and Steve Drive
- Contract award to Brystar Contracting, Inc. for Cattail Marsh Levee Emergency Repair Project
- Solid waste transportation service agreements for Superior Waste Solutions, Hotchkiss Disposal Services, and GFL Plant Services LP
- Specific Use Permit for a duplex at 6795 Highway 105
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote on incentive payments for the Harvey GLO Buyout Program, award a construction contract to SETEX for the Pine St. Surface Water Treatment Plant sludge drain project, approve a grant agreement with Legacy CDC for shelter units, and adopt a change order for the ALLCO street rehabilitation project. The council will also hold public hearings to ratify the Public Health Director’s findings of nuisances on four properties.
- Incentive payments for Harvey GLO Buyout Program participants
- Contract award to SETEX Construction Corp. for Pine St. SWTP South Basin Sludge Drain Rehabilitation
- Grant Agreement with Legacy CDC for non‑congregate shelter units under HOME‑ARP
- Change Order No. 6 to ALLCO, LLC for Street Rehabilitation Citywide – Phase V (REBID) Project
- Public hearings to ratify nuisance determinations at 1395 Maple, 606 Harold, LLC, 9080 Washington Blvd, and 1037 North Street
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider a public hearing and then vote on an ordinance to declare six identified structures unsafe, order owners to raze them within 10 days, and permit demolition if they do not comply. The council will also act on multiple contract approvals, water utility agreements, and a resolution to adopt new water/sewer fee schedules. Additional items include a resolution for a legislative priorities package and discussions on tourism and youth sports programs.
- Resolution to amend water utility service line inspection agreement with Republic Meter Inc.
- Award contracts for bridge repair (Norman Highway Constructors), street pavement preservation (Texas Materials Group), and pipe bursting (King Solution Services)
- Change Order approvals for Rue Street Lift Station improvements and Citywide Ditching Program Phase 2A
- Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for water/sewer rates
- Public hearing and ordinance to declare six structures unsafe and authorize demolition
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider approving routine contracts for fire services, pavement repairs, and wastewater pumps, as well as specific use permits for duplexes and a zoning request for a property near South 11th Street. The body will also hold a public hearing on emergency management and discuss scoring for low-income housing tax credits.
- Contract with Lexipol for Fire Department services
- Contract with MK Constructors for Concrete Pavement Repair
- Permit payment to TCEQ
- Specific Use Permit for duplex at 3375 Avenue C
- Zoning request for property south of 3250 South 11th Street
Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated to discuss economic development negotiations regarding 'Project Riverfront'.
- Executive session to deliberate 'Project Riverfront' economic development negotiations
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on several city contracts, vehicle purchases, and a specific use permit for 2398 Laurel Street. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding Federal Transit Administration operating assistance funds for the BMT Zip.
- Ordinance allowing the City to place a lien on real property for failure to pay utility bills
- Specific Use Permit for a retail shop, office, and art studio at 2398 Laurel Street
- Purchase of 17 vehicles for various City departments
- Grant application for $13,210 from the Jefferson County Tourism Commission for a billboard
- Funding up to $2,500.00 through the Motiva 2024 First Responder Grant Program
BISD Joint Meeting
The Beaumont Independent School District Board and City Council will hear reports from the City Manager, the Superintendent, and the Mayor, followed by updates on several joint projects such as a city‑wide clean‑up, community mental health, youth advisory council, literacy committee, and fire‑department pipeline. The agenda also includes discussion of a joint communications project and the City‑BISD joint committee.
- City Manager & Superintendent Report
- Mayor’s Report on Juvenile Justice Best Practice
- Joint Project Updates (city‑wide clean up, community mental health, youth advisory council, literacy committee, fire department pipeline)
- Joint Communications Project
- City and BISD School Board Joint Committee
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a settlement with Texas Gas Service on a 2024 rate increase. Other items include approvals for contracts, purchases, and rezoning requests. The meeting also features presentations on TxDOT projects and the city sewer system.
- Ordinance to accept the proposed settlement of Texas Gas Service Company 2024 rate increase
- Resolution to purchase chatbot software from Carahsoft Technology Corp for 311 and City Communications
- Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 5 to ALLCO, LLC for Street Rehabilitation Citywide – Phase V (REBID) Project
- Specific Use Permit request for a halfway house at 2225 Wilson Street in the RM-H district
- Rezoning request for properties at 6145-6175 Phelan Boulevard from RM-H to GC-MD-2 district
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss and vote on a five-year water supply agreement and a 2023 water release fee payment to the Lower Neches Valley Authority. Other business includes awarding infrastructure repair contracts and a public hearing regarding a housing grant application.
- Proposed ordinance denying Texas Gas Service Company proposed rates
- Contract for Belvedere Drive and Clinton Street Storm Sewer Outfall Emergency Repair Project
- Contract for N. Major Dr. & Westfield Ave. Exploratory Excavation and Sanitary Sewer Repair
- Sale of City-owned property behind 2275 Rusk Street
- Public hearing on FY2024 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2025, which includes a master fee schedule and appropriations for city funds. The council will also review the FY2025 Capital Program, the proposed property tax rate for FY2025, and several resolutions on write‑offs and service agreements. Public hearings will be held on the FY2025 budget, capital program, and the 2024 tax rate.
- Adopt FY2025 municipal operating budget and master fee schedule (Item 1)
- Adopt FY2025 Capital Program (Item 2)
- Approve property tax rate for tax year 2024 (FY2025) (Item 3)
- Write‑off uncollectible water accounts totaling $91,829.01 (Item 7)
- Grant new solid waste transportation service agreement (Item 8)
City Council Meeting
At its September 3, 2024 meeting, the Beaumont City Council will consider a range of items including contracts, rezoning requests, and policy proposals. The council will vote on adopting the Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy for the City of Beaumont. It will also consider an ordinance to add a Vacant Building Registry to the city code and several contract resolutions for sewer work, water line changes, and economic‑development incentives.
- Adopt Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy (item 16)
- Adopt Vacant Building Registry ordinance (item 17)
- Award Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Work Order Contract – Phase V to Pro‑Pipe Inc. (item 1)
- Execute Change Order No. 5 with ALLCO LLC for 48‑Inch Pine Street Raw Water Line Project (item 4)
- Enter agreement with KCG Prado Place, LP for incentives for a 56‑unit apartment at 415 S. Eleventh Street (item 6)
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on the FY 2025 budget and capital program, and a vote on a tax rate proposal. The most consequential item is a resolution to declare 328-338 Bowie Street and 486-498 Pearl Street (the Gilbert Building) an imminent danger and to authorize its demolition within five days without further notice. Additional items include change orders for city contracts and a vacant building registry ordinance.
- Resolution to declare the Gilbert Building an imminent danger and authorize demolition within 5 days
- Resolution to receive the proposed FY 2025 Budget and schedule a public hearing
- Resolution to receive the proposed 2025 Capital Program and schedule a public hearing
- Resolution to authorize Change Order No. 1 with Texas Drainage, Inc. for Ditching Program Phase 2A
- Resolution to award a contract to Vortex Companies for Belvedere Drive and Clinton Street storm sewer emergency repair
City Council Meeting
The council will vote on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application and contract with the Federal Transit Administration for operating assistance funds for the BMT Zip. It will also act on several regular agenda items, including a grant for the purchase of 2575 Primrose and a change order for the 4th Street Roadway Rehabilitation Project. A public hearing will be held on the FTA grant and work sessions will discuss code enforcement and homelessness.
- Approve three‑year Pharmacy Benefit Manager services contract with Liviniti for city employees and retirees
- Authorize grant agreement with Legacy Community Development, LLC to acquire 2575 Primrose, Beaumont, TX
- Authorize inspection of water utility service lines by Republic Meter Inc. of Dallas, TX
- Consider conveyance and dedication of private streets at 2405‑2499 Wescalder Road to the City
- Approve Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Gulf Coast (CRH) for the 4th Street Roadway Rehabilitation Project
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote to elect a Mayor Pro Tempore and confirm a new Police Chief. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of routine contracts and resolutions, including a street sweeper software purchase and final payments for two rehabilitation projects.
- Election for Mayor Pro Tempore
- Confirmation of new Police Chief
- Final payment to Tanksco, Inc. for Prison Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation
- Final payment to Gulf Coast for Street Rehabilitation Phase IV
- Purchase of street sweeper tracking software
Special City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will meet to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $12 million in Certificates of Obligation. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.
- Ordinance to authorize $12M Certificates of Obligation
- Public comment on Regular Agenda Item No. 1
- Executive session
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider confirming the appointment of a new Police Chief. The council may also enter an executive session to deliberate on candidates for the position.
- Confirmation of a new Police Chief appointment
- Deliberation of Chief of Police candidates: Kyra Joy Hope, Jason Plunkett, Troy Price, and Britta Steinbrenner
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including storm sewer repairs on Euclid Street, 11th Street, Belvedere Drive, and Clinton Street. The agenda also includes economic development incentive agreements for residential construction and a rezoning request for an automotive shop. Additionally, the council will conduct public hearings regarding public health nuisances.
- Euclid Street and 11th Street Storm Sewer Repair Project contract with Eastex Utility Construction
- Belvedere Dr and Clinton St Storm Sewer Outfall Emergency Repair Project contract with Vortex Companies
- Economic development incentives for residential construction at 3480 Goliad, 3470 Goliad, 3185 Elinor Street, 3485 Pradice Street, and 3520 Pradice Street
- Rezone request for an automotive paint and body shop at 3480 Benchmark Drive
- Public health nuisance hearings for 1495 Wall St and 9080 Washington Blvd
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider issuing Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds and updating the city's Drought Contingency and Conservation Plans. Additionally, council members will review an ordinance to declare 'The Gilbert Building' as imminent danger for demolition.
- Issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
- Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant awards for FY25 funding
- Repair of two pumps for the Royal Street Underpass Pump Station
- LaBelle Park Waterline Extension contract with Underground Construction Solutions, LLC
- Demolition of 'The Gilbert Building' at 328-338 Bowie Street & 486-498 Pearl Street
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several land use requests including a central business district event center and residential suite permits. The agenda also includes various equipment purchases and final payments for city maintenance projects.
- Rezoning of 7090 Phelan Boulevard and 7095 Prutzman Road to General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling
- Specific Use Permit for an event center at 515 Magnolia Avenue
- Specific Use Permit for a mother-in-law suite at 165 Manor Street
- Specific Use Permit to expand the Nutrition Services parking lot at 4590 Concord Road
- Final payment to Viking Industrial Painting, LLC for the Southwest Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project
City Council Meeting
The council will consider several infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements and street rehabilitation. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Consolidated Grant Program. Additionally, the council will review water meter replacements and a notice of intention to issue $12 million in Certificates of Obligation.
- Notice of intention to issue up to $12 million in Certificates of Obligation
- Replacement of water utility meters and antennas from Republic Meter
- Contract award to SETEX Construction Corp for Forsythe Drainage Improvements Project
- Change Order No. 3 for the Street Rehabilitation Citywide – Phase V project
- Public hearing for the Consolidated Grant Program's 2024 Annual Action Plan
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance adopting the CenterPoint Entergy Texas Gas 2023 Base Rate Case settlement. The agenda also includes contract awards for water system projects and street rehabilitation. A public hearing is scheduled regarding funding requests for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program.
- Contract award to ALLCO, LLC for Pine Street SWTP Chlorine Dioxide System Project
- Change Order No. 2 for Street Rehabilitation Citywide - Phase V (REBID) Project
- Ordinance adopting CenterPoint Entergy Texas Gas 2023 Base Rate Case settlement
- Approval of new impellors for Royal Street Underpass Pump Station pumps
- Public hearing for 2024 Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program funding requests
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several construction and maintenance contracts, including street preservation and railroad ditch maintenance. The agenda includes a request for rezoning near Port and Lamar Streets and a specific use permit for duplexes on Liberty Avenue. A work session is scheduled to discuss a proposed Residential Traffic Calming Program.
- Police interview room equipment purchase from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $67,107.21
- Notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation up to $12 Million
- Rezoning request from RM-H to PD District near Buford, Port, Lamar, Herring, Stewart and Leiper Streets
- Specific Use Permit for two duplexes at 2490 Liberty Avenue
- Contract award to Eastex Utility Construction, LLC for Union Pacific Railroad Ditch Maintenance
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city infrastructure, including phone system replacements and water line projects. The meeting includes public hearings for community development grants and transit funding.
- Purchase of a replacement Mitel phone system from Creative Switching Designs, Inc.
- Purchase of one Effluent Pump Replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Change Order No. 1 for ALLCO, LLC Street Rehabilitation Citywide - Phase V (REBID) Project
- Change Order No. 3 for the 48-Inch Pine Street Raw Water Line Project
- Eminent domain proceeding for a lift station easement at 250 South 4th Street
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider rezoning requests for North Dowlen Road and Lafin Drive. The council also plans to discuss a grant application for transit assistance and the addition of twelve Grade 1 Firefighter positions.
- Rezoning request for 3060 North Dowlen Road from residential to general commercial
- Rezoning request for 5895 Lafin Drive from residential to light industrial
- Amendment to add twelve Grade 1 Firefighter positions to the Code of Ordinances
- Grant application for Federal Transit Administration operating assistance for Zip
- Contract for PrivacyLink fence installation at the Fleet Management Facility
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider several items including utility rate denials and zoning amendments. The council will also review economic development incentives for new residential and retail developments on Orleans Street and Neches Street. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding updates to city construction codes and tow truck ordinances.
- Ordinance denying proposed rates for Texas Gas Service Company
- Economic development incentives for 607-72 and 690 Orleans Street and 704 Neches Street
- Specific Use Permit requests for a duplex at 5445 Garner Road and a church at 2190 Milam Street
- Contract award for the Wescalder Rd Pipe Bursting Project
- Amendments to Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances regarding construction codes
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several grant applications for community programs and tourism signage. The meeting also includes discussions on equipment repairs, wastewater plant components, and a contract for the Citywide Ditching Program Phase 2A.
- Grant application for Tyrrell Park Nature and Visitors Center signage ($3,000)
- Grant application for Cattail Marsh Wetlands Education Center activities ($11,000)
- Contract award to Texas Drainage, Inc. for Citywide Ditching Program Phase 2A
- Cybersecurity grant application up to $89,548
- Repair of a Caterpillar D8T Bulldozer for the landfill
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several housing tax credit projects and park improvements. The meeting includes public hearings regarding public health nuisances and an ordinance for the demolition of 51 unsafe structures. A worksession will also provide an update on the city's sewer system.
- Ordinance to declare 51 structures unsafe and order demolition within 10 days
- Support for KCG Development housing project at 415 S. 11th Street with a fee waiver up to $500
- Contract for West Lucas Drive and Gladys Avenue emergency storm sewer repairs
- Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for a Parks Master Plan
- Temporary golf cart use on city streets for the Beaumont Mural Festival
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including water line rehabilitation and fire station equipment. The agenda also includes economic development incentives for mixed-use and apartment developments.
- Contract for 12" Water Line Rehabilitation along Gladys Avenue via V&S Construction Company
- Annual maintenance agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for $85,000
- Replacement of standby generator at Fire Station No. 6 on South Major Drive
- Economic development incentives for mixed-use and apartment projects on Orleans Street and Neches Street
- Grant Agreement with Legacy CDC, LLC for non-congregate shelter units project