{
 "city": "Deer Park",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofdeerpark/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council to discuss FY 2026-27 DPCDC budget, Q3 finances, trash ordinance",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss three items: the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Corporation budget, the third-quarter financial report for FY 2025-2026, and an updated Solid Waste Collection Ordinance. No formal action will be taken at this workshop; decisions are scheduled for the August 4, 2026 regular council meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3338_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-08-18_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3338&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council ",
   "headline": "Council to consider tax rate increase, specific use permit for truck yard",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council will consider adopting a tax rate of $0.720000 per $100 valuation for 2026, which would increase tax revenues, and will also vote on a specific use permit for a truck and laydown yard at 2851 E. P. Street. The agenda includes consent items, appointments to district boards, and an ordinance amending residential trash collection. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed rate would raise the median homestead tax bill from $1,430.17 to $1,451.73.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3339_A_City_Council__26-08-18_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3339&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council to discuss mobile food truck rules and hear economic partnership report",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss changes to the mobile food truck ordinance and receive the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s annual report. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3336_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-08-04_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3336&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council ",
   "headline": "Deer Park City Council meets",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on various items, including the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget and the approval of several ordinances. The council will also hold public hearings on the budget and other matters. Additionally, the council will consider awarding bids for the Library Plumbing Rehabilitation Project and approving the surplus property list.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3337_A_City_Council__26-08-04_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3337&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to decide on accessory building height variance",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will decide on a height variance for a building at 1201 E. Pasadena Boulevard. The board will also schedule public hearings for two additional variance requests and consider changing a September meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3334_A_Board_of_Adjustment_26-08-03_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3334&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to decide on truck yard permit and rezone 8.78-acre tract to M1 Industrial",
   "summary": "The Deer Park Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to decide on a specific use permit for a truck yard at 2851 E. P Street and to vote on calling a public hearing to rezone 4811 Red Bluff Road from Highway Service to M1 Industrial Parks. The Commission will also approve minutes from the July 6 meeting and reschedule the September 7 meeting to September 14 due to Labor Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3335_A_Planning___Zoning_Commission_26-08-03_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3335&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing",
   "headline": "Commission to hear truck yard permit for 2851 E. P Street at public hearing",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a specific use permit for a truck yard laydown yard at 2851 E. P Street. The commission will hear comments for or against the request before taking any action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3332_A_Planning_and_Zoning_Commission_Hearing_26-08-03_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3332&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment Hearings",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to consider building height variance on E. Pasadena Boulevard",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review a single variance request. The board will hear comments for or against the request regarding an accessory building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/8/3333_A_Board_of_Adjustment_Hearings_26-08-03_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3333&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Deer Park Community Development Corporation",
   "headline": "CDC approves budget and meeting time change",
   "summary": "The Deer Park Community Development Corporation will approve its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and authorize the use of remaining bond proceeds for Theatre renovations. The board also plans to change its regular meeting time from 5:30 pm to 5:00 pm.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3331_A_Deer_Park_Community_Development_Corporation_26-07-27_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3331&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council discusses water and wastewater rate study",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council workshop on July 21, 2026 will discuss the Water and Wastewater Rate study performed by NewGen Strategies and Solutions (DIS 26-035). The council will also recognize employee awards for the second quarter (PRE 26-026). No formal actions are recommended beyond discussion and a picture with the City Manager for the awards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3329_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-07-21_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3329&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council ",
   "headline": "City Council to approve industrial agreements, salary scales, and infrastructure grants",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council will consider approving industrial district agreements, amending salary scales, and authorizing grant applications for water infrastructure and DWI prevention. The body will also approve purchases for parks trails, fire department gear, and activity center lighting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3330_A_City_Council__26-07-21_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3330&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Fire Control District",
   "headline": "Fire district to approve $53,850 bunker gear purchase",
   "summary": "The Deer Park Fire Control District will consider authorizing the purchase of 14 sets of bunker gear for $53,850.00 via a BuyBoard contract. The board will also hear comments from the audience.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3328_A_Fire_Control_District_26-07-20_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3328&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council ",
   "headline": "Council to consider Industrial District Agreements and FY 2026-2027 budget hearings",
   "summary": "The City Council will review a classification and compensation study and consider an ordinance for Industrial District Agreements. The body is also scheduling public hearings for August 4, 2026, regarding the city, Crime Control and Prevention District, and Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District budgets.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3327_A_City_Council__26-07-14_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3327&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Council discusses ditch project updates and bond certificate sales",
   "summary": "The City Council will review progress on the B112 03 01 E001 Ditch Project with Harris County. They will also discuss issues regarding the sale of Series 2026 Certificates of Obligation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3325_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-07-07_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3325&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council ",
   "headline": "City Council to approve 2026 bond issuance and new industrial district agreements",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council will vote on several infrastructure project completions, utility maintenance contracts, and a new refuse supply agreement. Officials will also authorize a 2026 bond issuance, approve long-term industrial district agreements, and schedule a public hearing for after-school care standards. The meeting also covers facility usage with the local school district and final payments for recent park and street improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3326_A_City_Council__26-07-07_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3326&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Proposed truck yard laydown yard at 2851 E. P Street",
   "summary": "The commission will consider calling for a public hearing regarding a Specific Use Permit request. The permit is for a new truck yard laydown yard to be constructed by 2801 P Street LLC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3323_A_Planning___Zoning_Commission_26-07-06_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3323&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Fire Control District",
   "headline": "Deer Park Fire District approves FY 2026-2027 budget and quarterly reports",
   "summary": "The Deer Park Fire Control District board will review and accept quarterly financial and project reports for the period ending June 2026. The board will also approve the FY 2026-2027 district budget and forward it to the City Council for final adoption. No public hearings or major contract awards are scheduled for this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3320_A_Fire_Control_District_26-07-06_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3320&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board reviews several residential building and height variance requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will vote on multiple property variances involving setbacks, accessory building heights, and carport construction. The board will also schedule a future public hearing regarding an accessory building height request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3322_A_Board_of_Adjustment_26-07-06_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3322&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment Hearings",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment considers residential building variances",
   "summary": "The Board will hear requests for several property variances involving setbacks, building heights, and carports. These public hearings involve individual homeowners seeking exceptions to existing city codes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3321_A_Board_of_Adjustment_Hearings_26-07-06_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3321&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Crime Control District",
   "headline": "Board reviews upcoming budget and quarterly spending plans",
   "summary": "The Crime Control District is reviewing its financial standing and future funding. The board will consider the FY 2026-2027 budget for submission to City Council, a quarterly expenditure plan through September, and the third quarter financial report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/7/3324_A_Crime_Control_District_26-07-06_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3324&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council discusses the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. This discussion includes all city funds, revenues, expenditures, and districts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/6/3319_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-06-23_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3319&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "City Council discusses the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. This discussion includes all city funds, revenues, expenditures, and districts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/6/3318_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-06-22_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3318&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council ",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 22.9 acres on Red Bluff Road to industrial",
   "summary": "The Deer Park City Council will hold a joint public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider rezoning 5151, 5301, and 5401 Red Bluff Road from Highway Service (HS) to Industrial Park (M1). The council will also vote on awarding several infrastructure contracts, including a $620,026 channel improvement project and a $99,724 tallow mitigation contract, and consider accepting a FEMA grant for backup generators at 13 wastewater lift stations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/6/3317_A_City_Council__26-06-16_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3317&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council Workshop",
   "headline": "Police Department presents 2025 Annual Report",
   "summary": "The City Council workshop includes two items: recognition of employees and a presentation of the Deer Park Police Department 2025 Annual Report. No votes or decisions are taken as this is a workshop session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/6/3316_A_City_Council_Workshop_26-06-16_Council_Workshop.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3316&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Fire Control District Hearings",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 fire district budget",
   "summary": "The Board of Directors of the Deer Park Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. No voting or other actions are scheduled; the hearing is for public input only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofdeerpark/meetings/2026/6/3314_A_Fire_Control_District_Hearings_26-06-15_Other_Meeting_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3314&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2"
  }
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