Beaumont public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider a series of routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes, a FY 2026 meeting calendar, and grant applications of $500,000 and $300,000 for recreational trails. The regular agenda includes amendments to the FY 2026 budget, advance funding agreements with TxDOT for signal projects, industrial district agreements with Natgasoline LLC and Air Liquide, and a change order for a wetlands rehabilitation contract. In a public hearing, the council will discuss and vote on censuring Councilmember Michael Williams and Councilmember Joseph Hilliard for alleged violations of the City Charter.
- Approval of $500,000 recreational trails grant application to TPWD for motorized trail development
- Approval of $300,000 recreational trails grant application to TPWD for non‑motorized trail rehabilitation
- Resolution to censure Councilmember Michael Williams for alleged charter violations
- Resolution to censure Councilmember Joseph Hilliard for alleged charter violations
- Change Order No. 1 to StructureGuard, LLC contract for Cattail Marsh Wetlands Outfall Piling Rehabilitation Project
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Beaumont Police Officers Association and a tax abatement agreement with Beaumont Bulk Solution LLC. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and infrastructure change orders.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Beaumont Police Officers Association
- Tax Abatement Agreement with Beaumont Bulk Solution LLC
- Rezoning requests for 5430 Concord Road, 12430 Keith Road, and 3209-3213 Shannon Avenue
- Grant application up to $51,560.20 for bullet-resistant components for law enforcement vehicles
- Proposed settlement of Texas Gas Service Company's 2025 base rate case
City Council Proclamations
The City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda includes proclamations and recognitions. The meeting is open to the public.
- Regular meeting of the City Council
- Proclamations and recognitions
- Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street
- Meeting date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Auxiliary aids available for persons with disabilities
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote on a series of routine consent agenda items, including equipment purchases, a water line easement, and contract approvals. They will also consider several change orders that authorize final payments to contractors for drainage, road, and water projects. A key decision is the resolution authorizing the CFO to apply for and receive a $108,750 Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant. Additional discussion topics include low‑income housing tax credits, a water customer service audit, and health department inspection fees.
- Resolution authorizing CFO to receive $108,750 DHS Port Security Grant
- Resolution approving purchase of six golf carts for Henry Homberg Golf Course
- Resolution approving six‑month contract for liquid chlorine for Water Utilities Department
- Change Order No. 1 for final payment to Elite Contractors for Laura Addition Drainage Improvements
- Resolution authorizing acceptance of an Exclusive Water Line Easement
Special City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will meet to consider approving an ordinance that would formally record the results of the November 4, 2025 special bond election. The ordinance would capture the election outcome for public record. No other agenda items are listed.
- Consider approval of an ordinance documenting the November 4, 2025 special bond election results
City Council Proclamations
The Beaumont City Council meeting will consider and adopt various proclamations and recognitions. No specific items are listed beyond these categories. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, vehicle acquisitions, and a new solid waste franchise agreement. The body is also considering rezoning requests and a charter school permit modification. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development projects and EMS staffing litigation.
- Rezoning of an 84-acre tract at Northwest Parkway and Pointe Parkway to a Planned Unit Development District
- Granting a new solid waste franchise agreement to Waste Pro USA
- Funding application up to $100,000 through the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
- Contract for the Phelps Road Drainage Improvements Project with Eastex Utility Construction
- Modification of a charter school permit for property at 4055 Calder Avenue
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the demolition of 50 unsafe structures and a public health nuisance at 1792 Broadway St. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and updates to the water/sewer fee schedule.
- Public hearing to declare 50 structures unsafe and order demolition within 10 days
- Proposed amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for Water/Sewer and Environmental Health rates
- Write-off for charity care accounts totaling $801,258.00
- Contract for Water Line Replacement on Odom Rd, Shamrock Ave, and Harriot St
- Grant applications for up to $10,000 from Motiva and $33,100.00 from Firehouse Subs
Special City Council Meeting
At this special meeting, the Beaumont City Council will discuss establishing a Bond Oversight Committee. Council members will also consider appointing individuals to serve on the new committee. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Consider creation of a Bond Oversight Committee and appointment of its members
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review a settlement negotiated by the Texas Attorney General regarding opioid litigation against eight pharmaceutical manufacturers. The body will also consider infrastructure maintenance acceptances and a change order for a sewer project. A work session is scheduled to discuss the impacts of Texas Senate Bill 1008 on City Health Codes.
- Settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus
- Lease with OCI Fuels USA, Inc. for property at the City Landfill
- Change Order No. 1 for the 23rd Street Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation Phase I Project with SETEX Construction Corp
- Maintenance acceptance for Bellechase West Subdivision (Section Two) and Montclaire Subdivision (Phase Three, Section A)
- Purchase of digital forensics suite licenses from Carahsoft Technology Corp
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote on authorizing Phase II of the procurement and replacement of water utility endpoints, meters, and antennas for residential and commercial water meters from Republic Meter. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, budget amendment, engineering contracts, and public health nuisance ordinances for two properties.
- Authorize Phase II procurement of water meter endpoints, meters, and antennas from Republic Meter (Dallas, TX)
- Amend FY 2025 budget ordinance
- Approve contract with SOAP Engineering, LLC for Water Production SCADA improvements
- Approve contract with Woolpert, Inc. for Downtown Beaumont traffic ingress/egress study
- Public hearing to ratify public health nuisance findings for properties at 8390 Mclean and 3060 Charles St
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2026 operating budget, the FY 2026 Capital Program, and the 2025 property tax rate. The body will also consider a contract award for wastewater treatment plant equipment and review homelessness during a work session.
- Proposed FY 2026 Budget and Capital Program
- Proposed 2025 (FY 2026) property tax rate
- Contract award to Blackstar Diversified Enterprises, LLC for $2,290,596.00
- Final payment to Texas Materials Group Inc. for Street Pavement Preservation Citywide – Phase II
- Change Order No. 2 for Fannett Road Sidewalk Improvement Project
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including water tank rehabilitation and sewer evaluation. The body is also considering a specific use permit for a liquor store and a grant application for BMT Zip operating assistance.
- Economic development incentives for commercial and retail space at 330 Bowie Street
- Specific Use Permit for a retail liquor store at 4515 N. Major Drive, Suite A
- Contract for demolition and debris removal of 2360 Calder Avenue with Lark Group, Inc.
- Contract for South Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project with Tanksco, Inc.
- Grant application for BMT Zip Operating Assistance funds from FTA and TxDOT
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review the proposed FY 2026 Budget, the 2026 Capital Program, and the proposed 2025 tax rate. The body is also considering a rezoning request for 112 acres near Helbig Road and a new ordinance regarding the obstruction of roadways and alleys.
- Proposed rezoning of 112 acres north and east of 7220 Helbig Road to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District
- Proposed FY 2026 Budget and 2026 Capital Program
- Proposed 2025 tax rate
- New ordinance regarding Obstruction of Roadways, Alleys, or Rights-of-Way
- Grant applications for the Convention and Visitors Bureau totaling $29,732.50
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss calling a special election and a specific election regarding a proposed 2% hotel occupancy tax. This tax would be used to finance a Venue Project for a new Downtown Riverfront Convention Center and related infrastructure.
- Ordinance calling for a Special Election on November 4, 2025
- Proposed 2% hotel occupancy tax for a Downtown Riverfront Convention Center Venue Project
- Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract between Jefferson County and the City of Beaumont
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider two ordinances that would prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines throughout the city. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes, contracts for a library feasibility study, and updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Several specific use permit and rezoning requests will be discussed, but public comment on those items is not permitted.
- Resolution to award the feasibility study for the Main Downtown Library and Beaumont Children’s Museum to Komatsu Architecture
- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Able City, LLC to update the Comprehensive Plan
- Change Order No. 3 for the LaBelle Park Waterline Extension (IH‑10‑LNVA Canal to Walden Road) with Underground Construction Solutions, LLC
- Ordinance to impose civil penalties for interference with child custody orders
- Ordinance amendments to prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines citywide (Items 18 and 19)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider resolutions to accept opioid litigation settlements, approve a contract for wetlands rehabilitation, and vote on an ordinance to ban gaming sites and machines. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the gaming ordinance.
- Resolution authorizing opioid litigation settlements with Purdue/Sackler and eight other manufacturers
- Resolution approving a contract for Cattail Marsh Wetlands Outfall Piling Rehabilitation Project
- Ordinance to prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines within city limits
- Resolution authorizing a six-month contract for phosphate purchase by Water Utilities Department
- Resolution approving a contract with Woolpert, Inc. for traffic study on Highway 105 and Major Drive
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss the issuance of Certificates of Obligation and Revenue Refunding Bonds. The body is also considering zoning changes for gaming machines and a temporary transit fare waiver for students.
- Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 not to exceed $20.5 Million
- Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 not to exceed $19.455 Million
- Ordinance to limit gaming sites and machines to industrial zoning districts
- Resolution to waive transit fares for students from July 15, 2025 to August 12, 2025
- Grant applications for cybersecurity ($48,000), Project Safe Neighborhoods ($87,539.17), and Community Policing ($152,779.00)
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider a series of contract awards for street, ditching, sewer and pavement projects, as listed in items 1 through 8. A public hearing will be held on a Federal Transit Administration grant application for the Zip. Council members will vote on settling the Caleb Fenter and Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local #399 lawsuit. An executive session will discuss economic development projects such as Project Riverfront and the Downtown Hotel Project.
- Award contract to King Solution Services LLC for Street Rehab Phase VI Sewer Line Replacement Project
- Award contract to BDS Constructors LLC for Citywide Ditching Program Phase 3
- Authorize settlement of Caleb Fenter and Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local #399 lawsuit
- Public hearing on grant application to the Federal Transit Administration for the Zip
- Authorize purchase of a new ambulance
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider an ordinance that canvasses the results of the June 7, 2025 runoff election. A resolution will also be considered to appoint members to the Audit Committee. The council will act on several routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the June 3 meeting minutes and appointments to boards, commissions, and a planning commission. An executive‑session will discuss the “Project Riverfront,” “Downtown Hotel Project,” and pending litigation involving local firefighters.
- Ordinance canvassing June 7, 2025 runoff election results
- Resolution appointing members to the Audit Committee
- Consent agenda: approve June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda: appointments to Planning Commission and other boards
- Executive session: discussion of Project Riverfront, Downtown Hotel Project, and firefighters litigation
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 Consolidated Budget and the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The body will also hold public hearings regarding new transit fares for the BMT Zip Student Mobility Program and the repeal of the city's gaming sites and machines ordinance.
- Adoption of the 2025 Consolidated Budget and 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
- Repeal of Article 6, Gaming Sites and Gaming Machines, from the Code of Ordinances
- Specific Use Permit for a retail store at 3825 W. Lucas Drive
- New fixed and paratransit fares for the BMT Zip Student Mobility Program
- Contracts for Water Utilities inventory with Core & Main, Coburn’s, AV Water technology, Ferguson Waterworks and Rural Pipe
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider multiple resolutions, including funding applications, contract approvals, and the adoption of the 2025 Annual Action Plan. A public hearing will be held on the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan Draft and the 2025 Annual Action Plan for public services. The council will also review code requirements and development standards in a work session.
- Resolution authorizing a notice to issue Certificates of Obligation up to $20,500,000
- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for up to $397,830.00 through the State Homeland Security Grant Program
- Contract approval for Preferred Facilities Group – USA for the Neches Street Quiet Zone Median Reconstruction Project
- Change Order No. 1 to Brystar Contracting, Inc. for emergency repair of a 24" wastewater main on Washington Boulevard
- Public hearing on the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan Draft and 2025 Annual Action Plan
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider an ordinance canvassing the results of the May 3, 2025, City General Election. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for office holders.
- Ordinance to canvass May 3, 2025, City General Election results
- Swearing-in ceremony for the Oath of Office
City Council Meeting
The City Council will act on several routine items, including approving meeting minutes, a litter‑removal contract, and a grant extension. It will also decide on a Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant for FY26, adopt a preliminary Consolidated Budget for the 2025 Annual Action Plan, and amend the Master Fee Schedule. Major land‑use decisions include a rezoning request for 2.43 acres near Dylan Drive and a specific‑use permit for a warehouse at 1120 Wendelin Drive. Public hearings will address Community Development Block Grant applications and a public‑health nuisance determination for 7050 Donna Lane.
- Rezoning request: change 2.43 acres north‑west of Dylan Drive from GC‑MD to R‑S district
- Specific Use Permit for a commercial warehouse and office park at 1120 Wendelin Drive
- Resolution awarding the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant for FY26
- Adoption of the preliminary Consolidated Budget for the 2025 Annual Action Plan
- Ordinance finding public‑health nuisances at 7050 Donna Lane and authorizing abatement
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding public health nuisances at properties owned by James R Callas. The body will also consider payments for sewer repairs and an amendment to a hotel development agreement.
- Public hearing and ordinance to abate nuisances at 5395 and 5375 Rosemary
- Extension of hotel pre-development deadline to November 30, 2025, for Stonehenge Holdings, LLC
- Final payment to SETEX Construction Corp. for N. Major Dr. & Westfield Ave. sewer repair
- Final payment to To-Mex Construction, LLC for Florida Avenue Emergency Sewer Repair
- Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule ordinance
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote on an ordinance to change the speed limit on the Eastex Freeway (US 69, US 96, US 287). Other items include routine approvals such as police motorcycles, ambulance stretchers, and several contracts for infrastructure and economic‑development projects. A public hearing will consider an ordinance to address public‑health nuisances at 170 Ferndale Lane.
- Ordinance amending Title I Chapter 20 Section 20.03.003 to change the Eastex Freeway speed limit
- Resolution approving purchase of two police motorcycles
- Resolution approving purchase of two Power Pro Series ambulance stretchers
- Resolution authorizing a three‑year grounds‑maintenance contract for the Central Business District and Beaumont Municipal Airport
- Resolution authorizing a contract with Vortex Services for the Washington Boulevard 16‑inch water‑line replacement
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider several items, including a public‑health ordinance that would order the owner of 170 Ferndale Lane to abate identified nuisances within ten days and authorize the city to do so if the owner does not comply. The council will also act on routine consent‑agenda items such as approving meeting minutes, appointing a police advisory member, and authorizing a $50,825 purchase of Axon police equipment. Additional regular‑agenda items include a contract award for a subsurface void‑repair project on West Lucas Drive and a specific‑use permit for a liquor store at 3100 N. Major Drive.
- Resolution to purchase Axon FUSUS Core Lite and Core Pro equipment for $50,825 for the Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center
- Termination of the contract for masonry repointing of the Jefferson Theatre west wall
- Settlement of the lawsuit Samuel Ben Ardoin vs. City of Beaumont
- Award of contract to Vortex Companies for West Lucas Drive Subsurface Void Repair with Grout Injection Project
- Specific Use Permit request for a liquor store at 3100 N. Major Drive, Suite 2‑100
City Council Meeting
The council will consider a resolution to settle the lawsuit styled James Mathews vs. City of Beaumont, Texas. It will also consider resolutions creating a Bond Advisory Committee, amending the FY 2025 budget, and authorizing contracts and change orders for projects such as the E. Virginia Pump Station trash collector reconstruction, Riverfront Park restoration, and the Pine Street raw water line. Additional items include a public hearing on FY 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax grant requests and a work session reviewing overtime expenses.
- Resolution authorizing settlement of James Mathews vs. City of Beaumont, Texas (Item M)
- Resolution creating a Bond Advisory Committee (Item 4)
- Ordinance amending the FY 2025 Budget (Item 5)
- Resolution authorizing award of contract to Brystar Contracting Inc. for the E. Virginia Pump Station Trash Collector Reconstruction Project (Item 6)
- Resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 8 with Callan Marine, Ltd. for the Riverfront Park Restoration Project (Item 7)
Special City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider several resolutions, including grant applications for the Annual Summer Reading Program and library digitization, a contract for a water main replacement, and rate denials for CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. and Texas Gas Service Co. It will also review a specific use permit for 450 Bowie Street and hold public hearings on multiple nuisance properties. A key item is an ordinance to declare the Gilbert Building at 328‑338 Bowie and 486‑498 Pearl Street an imminent danger and authorize its demolition within five days.
- Resolution to approve final payment to Lopez Utilities Contractor, LLC for the Wescalder Rd Pipe Bursting Project (Washington Blvd to Baker Rd).
- Resolution to award a contract to SETEX Construction Corp for the Highway 124 12‑Inch Water Main Replacement (Phelps Rd to Downs Rd).
- Ordinances denying proposed rates for CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation and Texas Gas Service Company.
- Specific Use Permit request for an Artisan office and shop at 450 Bowie Street in the Central Business District.
- Ordinance declaring 328‑338 Bowie & 486‑498 Pearl Street (the Gilbert Building) an imminent danger and authorizing demolition within five days.
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote on an ordinance to label 47 buildings as unsafe and order owners to demolish them within 10 days, with authority for the city to proceed if owners do not comply. The council will also consider a bond issuance for Cypress Bend apartments, a fee‑waiver support for a housing tax credit project at 5695 Concord, and a joint election agreement for the May 3, 2025 general election. Additional items include contract approvals and a specific use permit request.
- Ordinance to declare 47 structures unsafe and permit demolition after 10 days
- Resolution authorizing bond issuance by Beaumont Housing Authority to Foothill Affordable Housing Foundation for Cypress Bend Apartments
- Resolution supporting KCG Development housing tax credit project at 5695 Concord with up to $500 fee waiver
- Resolution allowing City Manager to enter bond facilitation agreement with GAP Strategies
- Specific Use Permit request for a duplex at 5450 Concord Road in an R‑S district
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will vote on an ordinance calling a General Election for May 3, 2025, with a possible runoff on June 7, 2025. The council will also consider several transit and public‑safety contracts, including fire‑truck and CNG‑bus purchases. Additional items include a budget amendment and a sidewalk improvement contract for Fannett Road.
- Resolution approving purchase of one fire truck
- Resolution approving a five‑year lease‑purchase agreement with KS State Bank for a fire truck
- Resolution approving purchase of four 30‑foot CNG buses for municipal transit
- Resolution awarding a contract to SETEX Construction Corp. for Fannett Road sidewalk improvements
- Ordinance amending the FY 2025 budget
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes, a transit policy amendment, a tire lease for the BMT Zip fleet, masonry work on the Jefferson Theatre, a fire‑truck lease purchase with KS State Bank, and a reimbursement request. On the regular agenda, councilors will consider resolutions for a bond‑facilitation agreement with GAP Strategies, a change order payment to King Solution Services for Phase I pipe bursting, contracts for sidewalk improvements on Fannett Road and emergency levee repairs at Cattail Marsh, and an ordinance establishing the May 3, 2025 general election and a June 7 runoff if needed. A work session will review the Beaumont Police Department’s response‑to‑calls report, and the executive session will address pending litigation involving several parties.
- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a bond‑facilitation agreement with GAP Strategies
- Resolution approving Change Order No. 10 and final payment to King Solution Services for Phase I pipe bursting
- Resolution awarding a contract to SETEX Construction for Fannett Road sidewalk improvements
- Resolution awarding a contract to Brystar Contracting for the Cattail Marsh levee emergency repair project
- Ordinance calling the General Election for May 3, 2025 and a runoff election on June 7, 2025
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss several land-use permits and emergency infrastructure repairs. The body is deciding on the demolition of a building deemed an imminent danger and the ratification of a public health nuisance finding. A work session is scheduled to review the FY 2025 Budget and Mural Fest.
- Order to raze The Gilbert Building at 328-338 Bowie and 486-498 Pearl Street
- Public health nuisance determination for 5150 Laurel Avenue
- Specific Use Permits for 3100 N. Major Drive and 5525 Cole Street
- Contract for Fannin Street and 11th Street Storm Sewer emergency project
- Five-year lease purchase agreement with KS State Bank for a fire truck