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 City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget and a proposed tax rate of .671976 per $100.00. The meeting includes a budget workshop and votes on infrastructure projects and interlocal agreements.

• Proposed 2025/2026 Tax Rate of .671976 per $100.00
• Final Plat for the 6.03 Acre Giga Energy Battery Project at Sloping Acres Dr and Hwy 36
• Payment of $172,064.70 to Matula & Matula for the GLO WWTP Project (D217)
• Payment of $4,624.20 to Strand Associates for the GLO WWTP Project (D217)
• Ordinance 2025-006 to repeal a moratorium on Amusement Redemption Machine Licenses

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

The Brazoria City Council approved a $3,503,510.40 bid to Matula & Matula Construction for the GLO CDBG-MIT Hurricane Harvey Drainage Improvements Project (D320). They also proposed a tax rate of $0.671976 per $100 valuation and set a public hearing for September 2, 2025. Several other contracts, payments, and policies were approved unanimously.

• Awarded $3,503,510.40 bid to Matula & Matula Construction for GLO CDBG-MIT Hurricane Harvey Drainage Improvements Project (D320) (unanimous)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.671976 per $100 and set public hearing for Sept. 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 community support for Brazoria Little League LED lighting (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 1-3, Block 173 on West Alabama Street at Nevada Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-013 for Highway 36 closure for Christmas parade (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering contract up to $95,000 to Adico Engineering for GLO DRRP sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for 2025/2026 in-kind services (passed, Kersh abstained)
• Approved multiple payments for grant projects and utility work (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the AMPS Grant Program regarding the city's sewer system. Lynn Short of LSPS Solutions will be present for the discussion.

• Discussion of AMPS Grant Program for sewer system

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 City Council will meet to decide on increasing water and sewer rates and establishing a moratorium on amusement games. The body will also review several financial reports and approve payments for infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance 2025-004: Increasing water and sewer rates
• Ordinance 2025-005: Moratorium on Amusement Games
• Payment of $91,556.78 to Matula and Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project
• Transfer of $1.2 million for WWTP Project (GLO 22-082-015 D217)
• Payment of $4,225.00 to GrantWorks for Hazard Mitigation Grant (Lift Station Generators)

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 City Council will meet to consider payments for a water and gas meter project and the purchase of a new dispatch console system and desks. Following the special meeting, the council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget.

• Payment of $223,751.07 to E3 Entegral Solutions for the Water and Gas Meter Project
• Purchase of a new dispatch console system from Motorola Solutions for $309,877.73
• Purchase of two adjustable dispatch desks not to exceed $50,000
• Discussion of the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget

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 City Council will decide on several payments for infrastructure projects and disaster recovery. The meeting includes a discussion on city permit fees and a workshop to review the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget.

• Transfer of $475,000.00 to the Storm Cleanup Fund to pay Crowder Gulf for Hurricane Beryl invoices
• Purchase of a new Public Works truck from Gulf Coast Ford for $43,215.42
• Payment of $205,917.48 for the GLO WWTP Rehabilitation Project to Matula & Matula and Strand
• Contract extension for Crowder Gulf debris removal services through November 30, 2025
• Discussion of city permit fees

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 will vote on multiple payments for the GLO WWTP rehabilitation project, ARPA water plant improvements, and a water/gas meter project totaling over $1.9 million. They will also award a bid for the 2025 Community Development Waterline Improvements grant project. Other actions include accepting the fiscal year audit, approving the 2025/2026 budget calendar, and adopting a resolution for a CDBG Mitigation Resilient Communities Program application. Additionally, the council will discuss drainage issues and consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approve payments totaling $1,178,545.50 and $201,555.90 for GLO WWTP rehabilitation
• Approve payments totaling $160,711.20 and $82,162.00 for ARPA water plant improvements
• Approve $268,106.81 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions for water and gas meter project
• Award bid for 2025 Community Development Waterline Improvements Grant (HUD #B-24-UC-48-0005)
• Consider adopting Resolution 2025-012 for CDBG Mitigation Resilient Communities Program application

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 will hold a public hearing on declaring the structure at 702 Cypress substandard and order demolition or repairs. The council will also consider approving a $606,024.57 payment to Crowder Gulf for Hurricane Beryl debris removal and a $113,744.93 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions for infrastructure improvements. Other actions include accepting quarterly financial and investment reports and adopting a fund balance policy resolution.

• Public hearing to declare 702 Cypress substandard building for demolition or repair
• Payment of $606,024.57 to Crowder Gulf for Hurricane Beryl debris removal
• Payment of $113,744.93 to E3 Entegral Solutions for infrastructure improvements
• Discussion on American Legion Hall update from Roger Shugart
• Adoption of Resolution 25-011 reaffirming the Fund Balance Policy per GASB 54

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)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if the structure at 702 Cypress, owned by Verniece Evans Sapp, is dilapidated or a hazard and must be demolished or repaired.

• Public hearing on whether the building at 702 Cypress is substandard and requires demolition or repair

Brazoria City Council

The Brazoria City Council will consider and vote on several ordinances and resolutions at its regular meeting on March 11, 2025. Key actions include adopting a rate increase for garbage collection, canceling the May 3 general election, and authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation. The council will also consider grant applications for police equipment and approve payments for infrastructure projects.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-002 to increase monthly garbage collection rates
• Adopt Ordinance 25-003 to cancel the May 3, 2025 General Election
• Adopt Ordinance 25-004 authorizing Certificates of Obligation Series 2025
• Adopt Resolution 25-009 for a police patrol vehicle grant (HGAC #5444901)
• Approve payment #5 of $206,784.90 to Matula and Matula for GLO WWTP Rehabilitation

The council unanimously approved changing City of Brazoria office hours to Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (open through lunch) and Friday 8 a.m.-noon, excluding Public Works. It also approved the Austin Colony final plat, adopted resolutions for police grants, ordinances for garbage rate increases, election cancellation, and bond issuance, and approved multiple project payments. One payment to E3 Entegral Solutions was tabled pending a project status update.

• Approved Austin Colony final plat (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-009 for HGAC police patrol vehicle grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-010 for HGAC in-car video/body camera grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-002 increasing garbage collection rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-003 cancelling May 3, 2025 General Election (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-004 authorizing Certificates of Obligation Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled $113,744.93 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions pending project update (unanimous)
• Changed city office hours to Mon-Thu 7:30-5, Fri 8-12 (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will consider approving payment #2 of $762,157.54 to E3 Entegral Solutions for the water and gas meter replacement project. Other actions include resolutions on the investment policy and participation in The Interlocal Purchasing System, an interlocal agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center, and a reimbursement agreement for the Austin Colony Public Improvement District. The council will also discuss new City Hall hours and a proposed 2025 rate increase for residential and commercial garbage collection by Waste Connections.

• Consideration/Action to approve payment #2 of $762,157.54 to E3 Entegral Solutions for the water and gas meter replacement project
• Discussion of Waste Connections 2025 rate increase for residential and commercial garbage collection
• Consideration/Action to adopt Resolution 25-007 amending the City of Brazoria Investment Policy
• Consideration/Action to approve new City Hall hours (Monday–Thursday 7:30-4:30, closed lunch 12-12:30, Friday 8-12)
• Request from Darrell Johnson to discuss construction company employees and speeding on E. Travis Street

The council approved a $762,157.54 payment to E3 Entegral Solutions for the water and gas meter replacement project, adopted resolutions on investment policy and TIPS participation, and approved an interlocal agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center. A tabled item on new City Hall hours was discussed but no action was taken, and a garbage rate increase was discussed for a future ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved payment #2 of $762,157.54 to E3 Entegral Solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-007 readopting City Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-008 to participate in TIPS (unanimous)
• Approved Reimbursement Agreement for Austin Colony Public Improvement District (unanimous)
• Discussed new City Hall hours but took no action; council members to meet with staff
• Discussed 2025 garbage rate increase; ordinance to be prepared for March 11 agenda

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions to apply for and manage grants for police equipment and disaster recovery. The body will also discuss hiring a grant administrator and engineering firm, as well as updating City Hall operating hours.

• Resolution 25-003: HGAC Criminal Justice Grant for police body cameras and in-car videos
• Resolution 25-004: Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP)
• Hiring of a Grant Administrator and Engineering Firm for DRRP projects 119-1045 and 119-1046
• Approval of a Waiver Valuation Policy
• New City Hall hours effective February 10, 2025

The Brazoria City Council unanimously approved resolutions to apply for a criminal justice grant for police body cameras and in-car videos, and for Texas General Land Office disaster recovery funds. It also hired Langford Management Services as grant administrator and Adico Consulting as engineering firm for the DRRP projects, and appointed the mayor as authorized representative. A waiver valuation policy was approved, while new City Hall hours were tabled.

• Adopted Resolution 25-003 authorizing grant application for body cameras and in-car videos (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-004 authorizing GLO DRRP grant application (unanimous)
• Hired Langford Management Services as grant administrator for DRRP (unanimous)
• Hired Adico Consulting as engineering firm for DRRP (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-005 appointing mayor as CEO for DRRP water/wastewater project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-006 appointing mayor as CEO for DRRP emergency communications project (unanimous)
• Approved waiver valuation policy (unanimous)
• Tabled new City Hall hours proposal (unanimous)

Brazoria City Council

The City Council will consider ordering the May 3, 2025 election and declaring a building at 1210 S. Highway 36 an unsafe structure. The body will also review several payments for water, gas, and drainage projects and discuss abandoned properties.

• Ordinance 25-001 Ordering the May 3, 2025 Election
• Payment of $124,834.71 to E3 Solutions for new water and gas meters
• Payment of $147,916.80 to Matula & Matula for ARPA Water Plant Improvements
• Action to declare 1210 S. Highway 36 an unsafe structure and order demolition
• Resolution 25-002 regarding the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Project

The Brazoria City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a variance at 0 S. Brooks St., declared 1210 S. Highway 36 an unsafe structure for demolition, adopted resolutions supporting the Heritage Foundation parade and FEMA grant application, and passed an ordinance ordering the May 3, 2025 election. Multiple payments for infrastructure projects and an audit engagement letter were also approved. Council discussed abandoned properties and directed the Building Official to inspect them.

• Approved consent agenda including monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved 5-foot variance at 0 S. Brooks St. (unanimous)
• Declared 1210 S. Highway 36 unsafe, ordered demolition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-001 supporting Heritage Foundation parade (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-002 for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-001 ordering May 3, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved payments totaling $447,594.76 to Matula & Matula, E3 Solutions, Tiger Creek, GrantWorks (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for HGAC Criminal Justice Grant (unanimous)