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Brazoria public meetings in 2023

32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council to discuss Charles River Laboratories primate facility

The Brazoria City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the construction of a facility by Charles River Laboratories in Brazoria County. The facility is intended to house purpose-bred non-human primate laboratory animals.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

Brazoria City Council

City Council considers FEMA grant for hazard mitigation

The Brazoria City Council will discuss and vote on awarding engineering and consultant services for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. The council will also appoint the Mayor as Chief Executive Officer for these projects.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council discusses UTV street use and fiscal year audit

The City Council will consider several administrative actions including the appointment of a Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the lawful use of UTVs on city streets by permit only. Additionally, the council will review an engagement letter from Curtis Craig, CPA for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Audit.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria Council to consider wastewater project payment and Austin Colony proposal

The Brazoria City Council will meet to discuss several items including a $54,572.00 payment for wastewater improvements and a development proposal for the Austin Colony Subdivision. The agenda also includes proclamations for Alpha Delta Kappa Month and Fentanyl Awareness Month.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council considers new water and sewer rates

The Brazoria City Council will discuss and vote on adopting new water and sewer rate ordinances at this meeting.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council considers new tax, water, and sewer rates

The City Council will meet to consider adopting the 2023/2024 budget and amending the 2022/2023 budget. The meeting also includes actions regarding new water and sewer rates and a proposed property tax rate of .596533.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Public hearing on 2023/2024 City of Brazoria budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2023/2024 budget. The proposed budget includes an increase in total property taxes of $117,021 compared to last year.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria Council holds public hearing on 2023/2024 tax rate and budget

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2023/2024 budget and a tax rate of .596533. The meeting also includes discussions on Pocket Park development and resolutions regarding bank account authority and investment pool participation.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopted Resolution #23-008 delegating bank signing authority

The council approved the minutes from the August 8, 15, and 22 meetings unanimously. Councilwoman Parker appointed Councilman Weisinger as the alternate representative to the HGAC, also unanimously. Resolution #23-008, delegating signing authority for First National Bank accounts, was adopted unanimously. Resolutions #23-009, #23-010, and #23-011 were tabled or received no action.

Tue Aug 22, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council to discuss tax rate and disaster recovery funding

The City Council will meet to consider proposing a tax rate and scheduling a public hearing for September 12, 2023. The council will also consider authorizing local funds for engineering services related to the CDBG-DR Program.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council proposes tax rate and authorizes CDBG-DR funding

The City Council proposed a tax rate and scheduled a public hearing for September 12, 2023. The council also authorized local funds for engineering services to qualify for disaster recovery funding and accepted a donation for an animal shelter.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council to discuss 2023/2024 budget and tax rate

The City Council will hold a special meeting and workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget. The council will also discuss the tax rate for the same period.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council discussed 2023/2024 budget and tax rate

The council held a workshop to review the 2022/2023 budget surplus and discuss the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and tax rate. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria Council considers utility debt collection contract and $400,000 fund transfer

The City Council will discuss a contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP to collect delinquent utility accounts. The agenda also includes authorizing a $400,000 transfer to a new contingency fund and approving an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for street maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $400,000 contingency fund transfer and landfill lease

The City Council authorized several financial account changes, including moving $400,000 to a new Texas Class contingency fund. The council also approved a landfill lease and a contract for collecting delinquent utility accounts.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council considers service providers for natural gas infrastructure grant

The Brazoria City Council will meet to discuss and consider action on two resolutions. These resolutions involve designating an engineering service provider and an administration service provider for the USDOT Natural Gas Line Distribution Infrastructure and Safety Modernization Grant.

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✓ Decided: City designates engineering and administration providers for USDOT grant

The City Council adopted two resolutions to appoint service providers for the USDOT Natural Gas Line Distribution Infrastructure and Safety Modernization Grant. Cobb Fendley was selected for engineering services, and Langford Community Management Services was selected for grant writing and administration.

Tue Jul 18, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council to discuss the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget

The City Council will hold a special meeting and workshop. The primary subject of discussion is the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council holds budget workshop for 2023/2024 fiscal year

The City Council conducted a workshop to discuss the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the session.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council to consider building regulations and infrastructure payments

The City Council will discuss several items including updates to building regulations and a $117,112.72 payment for engineering improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on land use plans, landfill leasing, and hurricane season responsibilities.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council adopts new building regulations and approves $117K project payment

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-008 regarding building regulations and setback lines. Council approved a $117,112.72 payment for wastewater treatment plant improvements and a $20,000 fund transfer. Several items, including a library lease and a subdivision plat, were tabled.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria Council to discuss land use plan and 2023/2024 fiscal year budget

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the land use plan with Adico Consulting Engineers and a separate workshop regarding the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget. The regular meeting also includes decisions on property replats, RV permit extensions, and land donations.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council approves land donations and wastewater project payment

City Council approved the donation of two lots on Red Oak Street to Habitat for Humanity and a $94,796.10 payment for a wastewater treatment plant project. The council also approved two RV parking extensions, two property replats, and the relocation of a historical marker. A land use plan and the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget were discussed in workshops.

Mon May 22, 2023

Brazoria City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints management and engineering for lead service line project

The City Council designated Langford Management and Strand Engineering to handle the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for Lead Service Line Replacement project. A request for an RV parking permit extension was tabled.

Tue May 16, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Public hearing regarding a substandard residential structure

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if the property at 110 Millican is dilapidated or a hazard. The council will decide if the buildings must be demolished or repaired.

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Tue May 16, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council discusses substandard building at 110 Millican

The City Council will meet to canvass the May 6, 2023 election results and appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. The council will also hold a public hearing and take action regarding a building or structure at 110 Millican.

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✓ Decided: Council orders substandard building at 110 Millican to be repaired or demolished

The City Council adopted a resolution to canvass the May 6, 2023 election and appointed Gary Kersh as Mayor Pro-Tem. Following a public hearing, the council ordered the property at 110 Millican to be brought up to code or torn down within 90 days.

Tue May 9, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council discusses building codes and liquor permits

The City Council will consider several ordinances including updates to international building and safety codes. The agenda also includes a permit for a wine and malt beverage retail dealer at Cradle Corner Store and a bid award for landfill services.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria Council approves new building codes and business permits

City Council adopted several ordinances updating building and vehicle repair codes and approved a beverage permit for the Cradle Corner Store. The council also awarded a landfill bid and amended the city's Sick Bank Policy.

Tue May 9, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Public hearing for Cradle Corner Store alcohol permit

The Brazoria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving an on-premise wine and malt beverage retail dealer's permit. The application is for Cradle Corner Store located at 1238 FM 521.

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Sat Apr 29, 2023

Brazoria City Council

No city business will be conducted at the April 29 meeting

The scheduled meeting for April 29, 2023, is a notice of possible quorum only for a City of Brazoria employee picnic. No official city business is scheduled to be conducted during this time.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council to discuss building codes and salvage yard ordinances

The City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider adopting new building codes. The council will also discuss Ordinance 2018-003 regarding salvage yards and motor vehicle repair businesses.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to adopt new building codes at May 9 meeting

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance for new building codes at the May 9, 2023 meeting. An item regarding salvage yards and motor vehicle repair businesses was tabled. Council also received a presentation on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ).

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council to consider sewer payments and building status

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a substandard building at 308 W. Tennis Street. The council will also consider several contract extensions and a payment for sewer line replacement.

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✓ Decided: Council orders demolition of substandard building at 308 W. Tennis Street

The City Council designated 308 W. Tennis Street as a substandard structure to be demolished by July 11, 2023. The council also approved a sewer line payment and extended two debris removal contracts.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Public hearing on building condition at 308 W. Tennis Street

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if the residential structure and accessory buildings at 308 W. Tennis Street are dilapidated or hazardous. The council will decide if the property must be demolished or repaired to meet safety standards.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council discusses leave policies and police radio system options

The City Council will discuss and consider a new policy regarding major surgery, personal catastrophic illness, and maternity leave. Additionally, the council will discuss and take action on seeking funding options for a new Brazoria Police Department radio system.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council takes no action on leave policy or police radio funding

The City Council held a special meeting and workshop to discuss employee leave policies and the Brazoria Police Department radio system. No formal actions were taken on either item.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Brazoria City Council considers sewer payments and municipal code amendments

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding flood damage prevention and garbage collection rates. The meeting also includes consideration of a new leave policy and budget amendments.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council approves sewer payments and updates municipal codes

City Council approved two payments to Matula & Matula Construction for trunk sewer line replacement. The council also adopted ordinances to update flood damage prevention, garbage collection rates, and the 2022/2023 budget.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

Brazoria City Council

City Council meets with Brazosport Water Authority, no city business

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Brazoria City Council meeting jointly with the Brazosport Water Authority. The agenda states there will be no city business conducted at this meeting.

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Sat Mar 4, 2023

Brazoria City Council

City council notice of possible quorum at heritage event, no business

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Brazoria City Council attending the Brazoria Heritage Annual Texas History March Celebration. No city business will be conducted at this event.

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Tue Feb 14, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council to decide on condemning 308 W. Tennis St. as substandard

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to declare 308 W. Tennis Street a substandard building. They will also consider a 90-day extension for an RV at 250 E. Pleasant St., a lot replat, new waste contract rates, a joint election agreement, and a budget amendment.

✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council declares 308 W. Tennis Street a substandard building

The City Council declared a building at 308 W. Tennis Street unsafe and granted the owner 60 days to demolish it or obtain a remodel permit. Other actions included approving a property replat and authorizing renewal negotiations for waste services.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Public hearing on demolishing or repairing dilapidated house at 308 W. Tennis Street

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if a residential structure and all accessory buildings at 308 W. Tennis Street are dilapidated, substandard, or a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare. The council will decide whether the property must be demolished or repaired to a satisfactory condition. The property is owned by Jeffrey W. Harang.

Thu Jan 26, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council to vote on police radio grant, new building codes

The City Council will consider adopting resolutions for a police radio system grant application and supporting a Heritage Foundation celebration, approve a $58,364.56 payment for the Elevated Storage Tank Project, and discuss and potentially adopt new building codes.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council approves police radio grant and storage tank payment

The City Council approved a grant application for the police radio system and a payment for the Elevated Storage Tank Project. Council also supported the Heritage Foundation celebration and parade. Action on updating building codes was postponed pending a report.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Brazoria City Council

Council to adopt new sewer rates and approve $328K payment for trunk sewer project

The Brazoria City Council will consider adopting a new sewer rate ordinance, approving a $328,354.39 payment for the Trunk Sewer Line Replacement Project, and accepting the 2021/2022 fiscal year audit. Also on the agenda is a special use permit for an RV at 301 E. San Bernard and an agreement for water and sewer impact fee study planning.

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✓ Decided: Brazoria City Council increases sewer rates by 4%

The City Council adopted Ordinance #23-001 to increase sewer rates by 4% and Ordinance #23-002 to order the May 6, 2023 General Election. The council also approved several payments for sewer and water storage projects and accepted the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Audit.