Brazoria public meetings in 2025

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will consider several financial and public‑safety items. It will discuss and possibly approve a $208,074.88 invoice to Flagstar Public Funding for new water and gas meters, a $66,276.00 invoice to Bull G Construction for a CDBG waterline improvement, and a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Department of Public Safety and the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. The council will also consider Resolution 2025‑018 to adopt the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan and set a public hearing on the levy of assessments for the Austin Colony project. Additional items include discussion of a code violation at 109 S. Brooks and possible changes to code‑enforcement procedures.

• Resolution 2025‑018 to accept the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan and schedule a public hearing on the levy of assessments (January 13, 2026) – Austin Colony
• Invoice #1 for $208,074.88 from the utility operating fund to Flagstar Public Funding for new water and gas meters
• Invoice for $66,276.00 to Bull G Construction for the CDBG Waterline Improvements Project (Grant #B-24-UC-48-0005)
• Mutual Aid Agreement for Complex Emergency Response and Investigation Planning with DPS and Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office
• Discussion of code violations at 109 S. Brooks and possible action on code‑enforcement procedures

The council adopted Resolution 2025-018 to accept the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan and set a public hearing for January 13, 2026. It also approved two invoices: $208,074.88 to Flagstar Public Funding for new water and gas meters and $66,276.00 to Bull G Construction for a CDBG waterline project. Additional actions included approving a Mutual Aid Agreement with DPS and the County Sheriff, and placing Department Head Monthly Reports on the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-018 to accept PSAP and schedule hearing (unanimous)
• Approved annual invoice #1 $208,074.88 to Flagstar Public Funding (unanimous)
• Approved invoice $66,276.00 to Bull G Construction for CDBG waterline improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with DPS and Brazoria County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Department Head Monthly Reports on the agenda (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a special meeting on November 25, 2025. Council members will receive reports from municipal court, police, public works, fire, BWA, library, building/permits, and finance. They will discuss and approve payment application #7 for $162,140.50 (GrantWorks $84,355.75 and Strand Associates $77,784.75) for the GLO Drainage Improvement Project D320. The meeting also includes a public comment period for citizens.

• Approve payment application #7 for $162,140.50 for GLO Drainage Improvement Project D320
• Public comment (Citizens Communication) – up to three minutes per speaker
• Future consent agenda items: reports from municipal court, police, public works, fire, BWA, library, building/permits, finance

The council unanimously approved payment application #7 for the GLO Drainage Improvement Project D320, totaling $162,140.50. A motion to remove the Public Works, Building/Permits, and Finance reports from the consent agenda and discuss them separately was tabled until clarification is received, also passing unanimously.

• Approved payment application #7 for GLO Drainage Improvement Project D320 ($162,140.50) (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to separate Public Works, Building/Permits, and Finance reports from consent agenda (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a special meeting to receive reports from the Municipal Court, Police, Public Works, Fire, Library, Building/Permits, and Finance departments. Council members will discuss future consent agenda items. They will consider and vote on payment application #7 in the amount of $162,140.50 for the GLO Drainage Improvement Project D320.

• Approve payment application #7 for $162,140.50 (GrantWorks $84,355.75 and Strand Associates $77,784.75) for the GLO Drainage Improvement Project D320
• Public comment period (Citizens Communication) limited to three minutes per speaker
• Discussion of future consent agenda items
• Municipal Court Report
• Police Department Report

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will meet to approve a police console purchase, ratify a water payment, and consider several drainage project contracts. The meeting will also include a public comment period and the introduction of a new police officer.

• Pay Motorola $309,877.73 for police console
• Ratify payment to Brazosport Water Authority $60,243.69
• Approve payment to Matula and Matula $161,094.91 for GLO D217 WWTP
• Approve payment to Matula and Matula $162,140.50 for GLO Drainage
• Approve payment to Adico Engineering $13,980.52 for F331 DRRP Sewer

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several financial items, including a $309,877.73 payment to Motorola for a police console and a $60,244.69 payment to Brazosport Water Authority. It adopted Resolution 2025-018 to cast the city’s vote for Wayman Hutchings for the Brazoria County Appraisal District Board. Additional approvals included a change order for the GLO D320 Drainage Project and multiple payment applications for sewer and water projects. One payment application ($162,140.50 to GrantWorks and Strand Engineering) was tabled due to an incorrect payee.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimously)
• Approved $309,877.73 payment to Motorola for police console (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-018 to support Wayman Hutchings for County Appraisal Board (unanimously)
• Ratified $60,244.69 payment to Brazosport Water Authority for water overage (unanimously)
• Approved Change Order No. I for GLO D320 Drainage Project (unanimously)
• Approved payment #14 of $161,094.91 to Matula and Matula for GLO D217 WWTP Rehabilitation (unanimously)
• Approved $30,220.00 payment application to Langford Services for F331 DRRP Sewer Line Project (unanimously)
• Tabled payment application #7 of $162,140.50 to GrantWorks and Strand Engineering due to incorrect payee

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will hold a town hall meeting with Giga Energy and residents of Sloping Acres Dr and CR 903 to discuss the proposed data center project. No city business will be conducted at this meeting. It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 203 E. San Bernard, Brazoria, TX 77422.

• Town hall meeting with Giga Energy to discuss Data Center Project (Sloping Acres Dr & CR 903)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will meet on October 14, 2025 to consider a consent agenda and several resolutions. Council members will vote on payment #12 for $236,048.22 and payment #13 for $121,078.35 to Matula & Matula for the GLO Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation project. Additional actions include adopting resolutions for the GLO Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program and an interlocal agreement for emergency medical services equipment.

• Approve payment #12 of $236,048.22 to Matula & Matula for the GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project
• Approve payment #13 of $121,078.35 to Matula & Matula for the GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project
• Adopt Resolution 25-015 designating authorized signatories for the GLO Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program
• Adopt Resolution 25-016 regarding civil‑rights policies for the GLO Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program
• Approve Amendment #1 to the Grant Administration Services (Langford) contract for the GLO Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It also approved the First Amendment to Brazoria Public Improvement District No. 1 Development Agreement and adopted Corrected Resolution 24‑023. The City adopted its Statement of Financial Goals, Policies, and Procedures for federal and state grants and designated signatories for the GLO Community Development Block Grant program. Payments of $236,048.22 and $121,078.35 to Matula & Matula for the GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project were approved, as was an interlocal agreement for emergency medical services equipment.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Brazoria Public Improvement District No. 1 Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Corrected Resolution 24‑023 (unanimous)
• Approved City Statement of Financial Goals, Policies, and Procedures for Federal and State Grants (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑015 designating Mayor Ray and City Manager Kocurek as signatories for GLO CD Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved payment #12 of $236,048.22 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved payment #13 of $121,078.35 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for provision of emergency medical services equipment with Brazoria County ESD No. 6 (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will discuss options for removing sludge from the oxidation ditch at the city sewer plant and may declare an emergency to award a contract to Dynamic Oilfield Services. The council will also consider approving a quote to haul and dispose of sludge and to purchase polymer from Aqua Zyme Services, Inc. for up to $35,000. No other agenda items involve policy decisions.

• Consider emergency award of sludge removal contract to Dynamic Oilfield Services
• Approve quote for sludge hauling and disposal and purchase of polymer from Aqua Zyme Services, Inc. up to $35,000
• Discuss sludge removal options in the oxidation ditch at the sewer plant

The council unanimously approved a contract up to $115,000 with Dynamic Oilfield Services to remove sludge from the sewer plant's oxidation ditch. It also unanimously approved a quote up to $85,000 for sludge hauling, disposal, and polymer purchase from Aqua Zyme Services, Inc. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

• Approved contract ≤ $115,000 with Dynamic Oilfield Services for sludge removal (unanimous)
• Approved quote ≤ $85,000 with Aqua Zyme Services, Inc. for sludge hauling, disposal, and polymer purchase (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will consider several items, including adopting Ordinance 25-007 to approve the 2024/2025 budget and Ordinance 25-008 to set a tax rate of .651499 per $100. The council will also approve two payments to E3 Entegral Solutions for a water and gas meter project and accept an engagement letter from Curtis Craig, CPA for the fiscal year audit. A public comment period and various departmental reports are included on the consent agenda.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-007 approving the 2024/2025 Budget
• Adopt Ordinance 25-008 setting a tax rate of .651499 per $100
• Approve payment of $30,432.61 to E3 Entegral Solutions (July invoice) for water and gas meter project
• Approve payment of $60,865.23 to E3 Entegral Solutions (August invoice) for water and gas meter project
• Accept engagement letter from Curtis Craig, CPA for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Audit

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-008, raising the property tax rate to .651499 per $100. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-007 for the 2025/2026 budget, approved two payments to E3 Entegral Solutions totaling $91,296.84, and accepted the CPA engagement letter for the 2024/2025 audit. The consent agenda items were approved without discussion.

• Approved consent agenda items (reports) unanimously
• Accepted engagement letter from Curtis Craig, CPA for 2024/2025 audit (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $30,432.61 to E3 Entegral Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $60,864.23 to E3 Entegral Solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-007 approving the 2025/2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-008 setting property tax rate at .651499 per $100 (10.19% increase) (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The council unanimously approved the final plat for the 6.03‑acre Giga Energy Battery Project at Sloping Acres Drive and Hwy 36. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑006 repealing a six‑month moratorium on amusement redemption machine licenses, approved an amendment to the engineering agreement for the HMGP Lift Station Generator Project, changed the regular council meeting date to Nov 18 2025, approved an interlocal dispatching agreement with Sweeny Hospital District and Brazoria County ESD 6, and authorized two payments for the GLO WWTP Project totaling $176,688.90. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved final plat for 6.03‑acre Giga Energy Battery Project – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑006 repealing amusement redemption machine license moratorium – unanimous
• Approved Amendment to Engineering Agreement with Strand Associates for HMGP Lift Station Generator Project – unanimous
• Changed regular council meeting date to Nov 18 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for dispatching services with Sweeny Hospital District and Brazoria County ESD 6 – unanimous
• Approved Payment Application #11 $172,064.70 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP Project – unanimous
• Approved payment $4,624.20 to Strand Associates for GLO WWTP Project – unanimous

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget and propose a tax rate for a public hearing on September 2. The body is also considering several grant-funded infrastructure payments and a replat on West Alabama Street.

• Bid award of $3,503,510.40 to Matula & Matula Construction for GLO CDBG-MIT Hurricane Harvey Drainage Improvements Project (D320)
• Proposed tax rate and announcement of public hearing for September 2, 2025
• Engineering contract not to exceed $95,000 to Adico Engineering for GLO Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program sewer improvements
• Community support request of $8,000 for Brazoria Little League
• Replat of Lots 1-3, Block 173 on West Alabama Street at Nevada Street

Brazoria City Council

The council met on July 24, 2025 for a workshop. Lynn Short presented the AMPS Grant Program for the sewer system. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council approved the consent agenda, several financial payments, and two ordinances. They adopted Ordinance 2025-004 to raise water and sewer rates and Ordinance 2025-005 to place a moratorium on amusement games. The council also approved a $1.2 M fund transfer for the wastewater treatment plant project and related payments. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, reports) – unanimous
• Approved $4,225 payment to GrantWorks for Hazard Mitigation Grant – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-004 increasing water and sewer rates – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-005 moratorium on amusement games – unanimous
• Approved $44,391.81 interest payment on 2025 Certificate of Obligation – unanimous
• Approved transfer of $1.2 M to First National Bank for WWTP Project – unanimous
• Approved $91,556.78 payment to Matula and Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation – unanimous
• Accepted Alternative Compliance Examination Report from Curtis Craig, CPA – unanimous

Brazoria City Council

The council approved a $223,751.07 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions for the water and gas meter project. It also approved a $309,877.73 purchase of a new dispatch console system using 2025 Certificate of Obligation funds. A proposal to buy two dispatch desks up to $50,000 was tabled. All three actions were voted on and adopted as recorded.

• Approved $223,751.07 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions (motion passed)
• Approved $309,877.73 purchase of new dispatch console system (unanimous passage)
• Tabled purchase of two dispatch desks up to $50,000 (unanimous passage)

Brazoria City Council

The council unanimously approved several items, including the 2024/2025 fiscal year audit, a $43,215.42 purchase of a new public‑works truck, and a $475,000 transfer to the Storm Cleanup Fund for Hurricane Beryl invoices. It also approved an amendment with Tetra Tech, a contract extension with Crowder Gulf, a $205,917.48 payment for the GLO WWTP rehabilitation project, and the consent agenda items. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items (including minutes and reports) – unanimous
• Accepted the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Audit – unanimous
• Approved purchase of new Public Works truck from Gulf Coast Ford for $43,215.42 – unanimous
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Tetra Tech emergency/disaster debris monitoring agreement – unanimous
• Approved contract extension with Crowder Gulf for debris removal services until Nov 30 2025 – unanimous
• Approved payment #13 of $205,917.48 for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project – unanimous
• Approved transfer of $475,000 from Texas Class account TX‑01‑1097‑4001 to Storm Cleanup Fund FNBLJ‑200104861 for Hurricane Beryl invoices – unanimous
• Discussed permit fee revisions; Building Official to review – no decision

Brazoria City Council

The council unanimously approved several items, including a $1,178,545.50 payment to Matula & Matula for ARPA water‑plant improvements, the purchase of six laptops for council use, and a temporary animal‑shelter agreement with the SPCA. They also appointed Gary Kersh as Mayor Pro Tem, adopted the 2025‑2026 budget calendar, and scheduled a special meeting for the 2024‑2025 fiscal‑year audit.

• Approved $1,178,545.50 payment to Matula & Matula for ARPA water‑plant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $160,711.20 payment to Matula & Matula for ARPA water‑plant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $82,162.00 final payment to Matula & Matula for ARPA water‑plant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $201,555.90 payment #7 to Matula & Matula for GLO WWTP rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $6,165.25 payment #5 to Grant Works for GLO WWTP rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of six laptops for council (~$3,000) using unused election funds (unanimous)
• Approved temporary agreement with SPCA of Brazoria County for animal sheltering (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Kersh as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council unanimously approved a $606,024.57 payment to Crowder Gulf for debris removal after Hurricane Beryl. It also approved a $113,744.93 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions for infrastructure improvements and adopted Resolution 25-011 establishing a fund balance policy. The public hearing for the 702 Cypress substandard building was cancelled and will be rescheduled.

• Approved $606,024.57 payment to Crowder Gulf for hurricane debris removal (unanimous)
• Approved $113,744.93 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions for infrastructure improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-011 Fund Balance Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Financial Reports FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Cancelled public hearing for 702 Cypress substandard building; hearing to be rescheduled (unanimous)
• Tabled American Legion Hall update (no vote recorded)