Brazoria public meetings in 2024

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024 to consider establishing the Austin Colony Public Improvement District over 117.129 acres east of State Highway 36 near Austin Colony Drive. The district would fund up to $15 million in street, drainage, water/wastewater, and park improvements through assessments on property owners, with no city funds obligated.

• Public hearing to consider creation of Austin Colony Public Improvement District
• Estimated $15,000,000 in authorized improvements (streets, drainage, utilities, parks)
• Funding via assessments on properties within the district; city not obligated to provide funds
• Property is 117.129 acres east of State Highway 36 near Austin Colony Drive
• Petition from a property owner initiated the request

Brazoria City Council

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Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if the structure at 1210 S. Highway 36 is dilapidated or hazardous and must be demolished or repaired. The property is owned by Elizabeth Evans and Sarah Phillips.

• Public hearing to decide demolition or repair of substandard building at 1210 S. Highway 36
• Property owners: Elizabeth Evans and Sarah Phillips
• Hearing at Brazoria City Council Chambers, 201 South Main, at 6:00 p.m. on December 10, 2024
• Structure located on SF Austin (Brazoria) 9H2 DIV 13 Acres 1.12

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold public hearings on creating the Austin Colony Public Improvement District and Reinvestment Zone, then consider adopting related resolutions and ordinances. Action items include approving special use permits for mobile homes at 204 and 202 W. Austin St., a $124,267.50 payment for WWTP rehabilitation, a finance contract for water and gas meters, and a resolution authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation Series 2025.

• Public hearings on creating the Austin Colony Public Improvement District and Reinvestment Zone
• Special Use Permits to place mobile homes at 204 and 202 W. Austin St.
• Payment of $124,267.50 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project
• Finance contract with Government Capital for water and gas meters
• Resolution 2024-026 authorizing publication of notice for Certificates of Obligation Series 2025

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-025 creating the Austin Colony Public Improvement District and Ordinance 2024-012 designating a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, both with no opposition. It also approved two special use permits for mobile homes, hired GrantWorks and ADICO Engineers for FEMA grant work, and approved a $1.795 million finance contract for water and gas meters.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-025 creating Austin Colony PID (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-012 creating Austin Colony Reinvestment Zone with Exhibit B (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for mobile home at 204 W. Austin St. (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for mobile home at 202 W. Austin St. (unanimous)
• Hired GrantWorks as FEMA HMA grant administrator (unanimous)
• Hired ADICO Engineers for FEMA HMA grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,795,393 finance contract with Government Capital for water and gas meters (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $124,267.50 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP project (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will consider updating utility tap fees and monthly charges for sewer, water, and gas. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects, including road repairs via a county agreement and the procurement of engineering and grant writing services for GLO disaster recovery funds.

• Finance agreement with Government Capital for gas and water meters in the amount of $1,795,393.00
• Ordinance 24-011 to amend tap fees and monthly charges for sewer, water, and natural gas
• Payment of $50,613.45 to GrantWorks for the GLO Drainage Project
• Payment of $28,800.00 to Matula & Matula for the ARPA Water Plant Project
• Public hearing resolutions for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and the Austin Colony Public Improvement District

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will consider a change order to reduce costs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. The body will also review a payment application for the ARPA Water Plant Improvements project.

• Change Order #1 for GLO CDBG-MIT Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation (Contract No. 22-082-015-D217) resulting in a $100,000 deduction
• Payment application #4 to Matula and Matula in the amount of $157,440.00 for the ARPA Water Plant Improvements project

Brazoria City Council

The city council will consider an ordinance amending tap fees, sewer, water, and natural gas monthly charges, and a contract with Strand Associates for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. They will also vote on a resolution committing up to $31,000 for a GLO CDBG drainage project, approve a plat for the Huebner Addition (vet clinic expansion), and authorize payment of $95,400 for the WWTP rehabilitation project. Several appointments and quarterly reports are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 2024-009 amending tap fees and monthly charges for sewer, water, and natural gas
• Contract with Strand Associates for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (DR-4485-TX)
• Resolution 2024-020 committing up to $31,000 local funds for GLO CDBG Drainage Project
• Payment #1 of $95,400 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project
• Plat approval for Huebner Addition (15.611 acres, 1 lot, 1 block) for Brazoria Vet Clinic expansion

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the 2024/2025 budget and a tax rate of $0.609682 per $100 valuation. The council will also vote on a contract with Strand Associates for engineering services under a hazard mitigation grant program, and a resolution authorizing a contract for the Texas Mitigation Assistance Project. Public comments will be heard before decisions.

• Ordinance 2024-009 adopting the 2024/2025 budget
• Ordinance 2024-010 adopting a tax rate of $0.609682 per $100 valuation
• Contract with Strand Associates for engineering services under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (DR-4485-TX)
• Resolution 2024-018 authorizing an engineering service contract for Texas Mitigation Assistance Project funded through TDEM/FEMA

The council unanimously adopted the 2024/2025 budget (Ordinance 2024-009) and a property tax rate of 0.609682 per $100, a 7.04% increase (Ordinance 2024-010). Two engineering contract items were tabled to the October 8 meeting. No citizen comments were made.

• Adopted 2024/2025 budget via Ordinance 2024-009 (unanimous)
• Adopted tax rate of 0.609682 per $100, a 7.04% increase, via Ordinance 2024-010 (unanimous)
• Tabled Strand Associates engineering contract for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to Oct 8
• Tabled Resolution 2024-018 for Texas Mitigation Assistance Project engineering contract to Oct 8

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed property tax rate of $0.624682 per $100 valuation for 2024, up from $0.596533 in 2023. The proposed rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate of $0.569570 but is at the voter-approval rate, so no election is required. The average homestead tax would increase by 14.61% to $1,130.11, and the total tax levy would rise 10.17% to $1,514,493.

• Proposed tax rate: $0.624682 per $100 (up 4.72% from 2023)
• No-new-revenue tax rate: $0.569570 per $100
• Average homestead taxable value increased 9.45% to $180,910
• Tax on average homestead would rise $144.10 to $1,130.11 (14.61% increase)
• Total tax levy proposed: $1,514,493 (10.17% increase from $1,374,716)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed tax rate of $0.624682 per $100.00. The body will also consider contracts for debris removal and hazard mitigation grants.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024/2025 tax rate of $0.624682 per $100.00
• Payment of $24,216.75 to Matula & Matula for the ARPA Water Plant Project
• First Amendment to Agreement with CrowderGulf for debris removal
• Professional services contract with Strand Associates for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (DR-4485-TX)
• Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for the Harvey Reallocated funding project

The Brazoria City Council approved the consent agenda and several contracts, including an amendment to the CrowderGulf debris removal agreement. Two items related to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program were tabled until a September 17 special meeting. A public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 tax rate was held with no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to CrowderGulf debris removal agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Strand Associates contract for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program until Sept 17
• Tabled Resolution 2024-018 for Texas Mitigation Assistance Project until Sept 17
• Approved amendment to GrantWorks contract for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (unanimous)
• Voted for Joe Zimmerman for TML Region 14 Director (unanimous)
• Approved payment #3 of $24,216.75 to Matula & Matula for ARPA Water Plant Project (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for Harvey Reallocated funding (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 budget. The budget increases property tax revenue by $139,777, a 10.17% rise over last year, with $13,746 from new property on the tax roll.

• Public hearing on 2024/2025 budget
• Property tax revenue increase of $139,777 (10.17%)
• New property contributing $13,746 to tax revenue

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024/2025 budget. Following the hearing, the Council will consider proposing a tax rate and announce a public hearing on the tax rate for September 10, 2024.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 budget
• Consideration and action to propose a tax rate
• Announcement of a public hearing on the tax rate on September 10, 2024
• Citizens communication period for public input

The City Council held a special meeting and public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 budget, where the City Manager discussed fund summaries and utility rates. The council then voted unanimously to propose a tax rate of .624682 (the 2024 voter approval rate) and scheduled a public hearing on the tax rate for September 10, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Proposed tax rate of .624682 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on tax rate for September 10, 2024

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several action items, including a $55,901.25 draw for the ARPA Water Plant Improvement Project, a meter infrastructure contract with Texas Rebuild/E3, a finance contract for the meter upgrade, and a resolution to finance meters. They will also vote on engineering services for the gas distribution system and a change request for the wastewater treatment plant. After the special meeting, a workshop will discuss the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget.

• Draw #2 payment of $55,901.25 to Matula & Matula for ARPA Water Plant Improvement Project
• Meter infrastructure improvement contract with Texas Rebuild/E3
• Finance contract for meter upgrade project with Government Capital
• Resolution 2024-017 to finance meters
• WWTP Change Request #1 extending contract to January 31, 2027

The Brazoria City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved several items, including a $55,901.25 draw for the ARPA Water Plant Improvement Project, contracts for meter infrastructure and financing, and a resolution for meter financing. They also approved engineering services for the gas distribution system and a change request for the wastewater treatment plant project. The meeting included a workshop to discuss the 2024/2025 budget and proposed tax rate.

• Approved Draw #2 of $55,901.25 to Matula & Matula for ARPA Water Plant Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Texas Rebuild for meter infrastructure improvement project, revised to include water and gas meters (unanimous)
• Approved finance contract with Government Capital for meter upgrade project, revised to include water and gas meters (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-017 for financing meters, revised to include water and gas meters (unanimous)
• Approved CobbFendley for engineering consulting services for gas distribution system, not to exceed $55,000 (unanimous)
• Approved WWTP Change Request #1 extending project completion to January 31, 2027 (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to create the Austin Colony Public Improvement District under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372. The council will also vote on two Hurricane Beryl debris removal contracts totaling up to $775,000, discuss a meter infrastructure upgrade project, and consider replats for multiple lots. Several routine reports and a proclamation for community hurricane efforts are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2024-010 to create the Austin Colony Public Improvement District
• Revised cost estimate up to $650,000 for Hurricane Beryl debris removal from CrowderGulf
• Revised cost estimate up to $125,000 for Hurricane Beryl debris monitoring from Tetra Tech, Inc.
• Discuss and consider meter infrastructure upgrade project with Texas Rebuild/E3 and Resolution 2024-017 for financing meters
• Replat of Lots 3-6 Block 164 (Brazoria Land and Townsite) and Replat of Lots 12,13,16 Block 13 (231 E. Washington)

The council adopted Resolution 2024-010 creating the Austin Colony Public Improvement District, approved two replats, and appointed Jessie Knight to the Brazosport Water Authority board. It also approved revised Hurricane Beryl debris removal and monitoring cost estimates, and an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County. No action was taken on the meter infrastructure upgrade project or its financing resolution.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-010 creating Austin Colony Public Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 3-6, Block 164, Brazoria Land and Townsite Company's Addition (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 12, 13, 16, Block 13, Wilson Addition, now Lot 12 Block 13 at 231 E. Washington (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessie Knight to Brazosport Water Authority board (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for 2024-2025 fiscal year (unanimous, Mayor Pro Tem Kersh abstained)
• Approved revised cost estimate not to exceed $650,000 for Hurricane Beryl debris removal from CrowderGulf (unanimous)
• Approved revised cost estimate not to exceed $125,000 for debris monitoring from Tetra Tech (unanimous)
• No action taken on meter infrastructure upgrade project or financing resolution

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including one calling for a public hearing on creating a public improvement district. They will also vote on delegating signatory authority on multiple bank accounts, approving a $145,800 payment for the ARPA Water Plant Improvement Project, and authorizing architectural services for an animal shelter. Cost estimates for Hurricane Beryl debris removal and monitoring—up to $400,000 and $100,000 respectively—are on the agenda. Following the regular items, council will workshop the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget.

• Resolution 2024-009 calling for a public hearing on creating a public improvement district
• Payment #1 of $145,800 to Matula & Matula for the ARPA Water Plant Improvement Project
• Contract with James Alfred/Architects for animal shelter architectural services ($18,500)
• Debris removal cost estimate not to exceed $400,000 from CrowderGulf for Hurricane Beryl
• Debris monitoring cost estimate not to exceed $100,000 from Tetra Tech, Inc. for Hurricane Beryl

Brazoria City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on an extension of the disaster declaration dated July 7, 2024, regarding Hurricane Beryl.

• Extension of Disaster Declaration dated July 7, 2024 for Hurricane Beryl

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will consider a proposal from Adico Engineers to update subdivision regulations and an agreement with the Brazoria County Health Department. The agenda also includes a draw request for the GLO Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehab Project and updates to sign ordinances.

• $125,235.25 draw request for the GLO Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehab Project
• $14,500 proposal from Adico Engineers to update subdivision regulations
• Adoption of Ordinance 2024-008 regarding sign definitions and permits
• Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County Health Department
• Replat of 226 E. Elm Street

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will consider several items including road easement closures and subdivision agreements. The council will also vote on committing $1,300,000 in local funds for a wastewater treatment plant project.

• Committing $1,300,000.00 in local funds for WWTP Construction Award
• Closing road easements on Alabama, W. Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana Streets
• Approving a development agreement for Austin Colony Subdivision
• Reviewing a variance to place an RV at 1209 9th Street during house construction
• Making an offer on a lot located at 210 E. Market St.

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of David Kocurek as City Manager and his employment agreement. The council will also consider a replat for a portion of Lots 11 and 12 in the Badge and Montgomery Subdivision.

• Appointment of David Kocurek as City Manager effective July 29, 2024
• Employment Agreement for David Kocurek
• Replat of portion of Lots 11 and 12, Block 12 of Badge and Montgomery Subdivision (Roland Hoffpauir)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will discuss allocating funds for sewer infrastructure and adjusting rental rates for the American Legion Hall. The body will also consider a financial advisory agreement and the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Allocation of $130,000 for sewer plant aerators from 2018 Certificate of Obligation funds
• Increase of rental rate at American Legion Hall
• Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Specialized Public Finance, Inc.
• Resolution #24-007 to delegate signing authority for a new escrow account with First National Bank of Lake Jackson
• Appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several administrative and development agreements. The session includes a closed-door executive session to discuss City Manager candidates.

• Agreement with P3 Works for PID and TIRZ services for the Austin Colony Subdivision project
• Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with Jarrard Development
• Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County
• Amendment to GrantWorks’ administration services agreement (GLO Contract No. 22-082-015-D217)
• Executive session to discuss City Manager candidates

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will conduct a special meeting including an executive session. The primary purpose of the closed-door session is to discuss personnel matters regarding City Manager interviews.

• City Manager interviews in executive session

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of a winery permit. The application was filed by Lamond Antrio Hall for LAH Collective Network Holdings LLC, doing business as Hall Family Estates.

• Public hearing for Winery Permit at 211 N Brooks St for LAH Collective Network Holdings LLC (DBA Hall Family Estates)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a winery permit for 211 N. Brooks St. Members will also consider a multi-million dollar contract for a wastewater treatment project and a plat for Thigpen Subdivision.

• Bid award of $3,990,255.00 to Matula & Matula for the WWTP Project
• Winery Permit for LAH Collective Networks Holdings LLC (DBA Hall Family Estates) at 211 N. Brooks St.
• Approval of a plat for Thigpen Subdivision
• Professional Services Agreement with Texas Rebuild regarding AMI meter accuracy
• Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for tax and PID Assessment collection

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including garbage collection rate increases and penalties for heavy vehicle damage to city streets. The body will also consider a development agreement for Austin Colony Subdivision and a $84,004.90 draw request for a wastewater treatment plant project.

• Ordinance 24-004 to increase garbage collection rates effective April 1, 2024
• Ordinance 24-006 establishing fines up to $500 per day for heavy vehicle damage to city streets
• Draw request #5 for $84,004.90 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project # 22-082-015-D217
• Development agreement with Jarrard Development for Austin Colony Subdivision
• Special use permit for a mobile home at 304 Walnut

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to utility security deposits and delinquent account procedures. The body is also considering a study for water system service lines to comply with USEPA rules and a TIRZ agreement for Austin Colony Subdivision.

• Ordinance 24-002 regarding lawful use of UTVs on city streets by permit
• Ordinance 24-003 to increase utility security deposits and discontinue accounts delinquent over 60 days
• Waiving permit and inspection fees for Habitat for Humanity homes at 402 and 404 E. Red Oak
• Resolution 24-004 supporting the Brazosport Water Supply Corporation Reservoir project
• Replat of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 5, Lakeside Subdivision

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will meet to award bids for water and wastewater plant improvements. The body will also consider a development agreement for the Austin Colony Subdivision and a police body-worn camera policy.

• Award bid for ARPA Water Plant Improvements (Contract 1-2023)
• Award bid for GLO CDBG_MIT Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation (GLO Contract 22-082-015-D217)
• Development agreement with Jarrard Development for Austin Colony Subdivision
• Special Use Permit for an RV at 438 E. Louisiana
• Re-adoption of body-worn camera (BWC) policy for Brazoria Police Department

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the calling of a general election and rules for UTV use on city streets. The body will also discuss employee merit and police incentive programs and a contract for low-income water bill assistance.

• Ordinance 24-001 Ordering the May 4, 2024 General Election
• Contract with BakerRipley for low-income household water bill assistance
• Ordinance 24-002 regarding lawful use of UTVs on city streets by permit
• Variance request for an RV at 250 E. Pleasant
• Resolution 24-003 supporting the Heritage Foundation celebration and parade on March 2, 2024