Freeport, TX

Board of Adjustment

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at the Fright Night event. No deliberation or final action will be taken by the City Council during this event.

• Fright Night event at Freeport Municipal Park and Freeport Riverplace

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to determine if accessory structures should be removed and properties cleaned up at five different locations. The board will also review updates for seven other properties and consider changing the date of the November 2026 meeting.

• Proposed removal of structures and cleanup at 1802 N. Ave I, 707 W 5th St, 1215 W 4th St, 723 W 5th St, and 1210 W 7th St
• Updates for 411 Sailfish Drive regarding accessory structures
• Updates for 1302 W 9th St, 1822 N Ave S, 215 E Park Ave, 1418 W. 8th, 1119 W. 4th, and 420 S Ave F
• Possible change to the November 2026 meeting date

• Accessory structures update - 411 Sailfish Drive — null
  411 Sailfish Drive · 11.189 ac
• Property update - 1302 W 9th St — null
  1302 W 9th St
• Property update - 1822 N Ave S — null
  1822 N Ave S
• Property update - 215 E Park Ave — null
  215 E Park Ave
• Property update - 1418 W. 8th — null
  1418 W. 8th
• Property update - 1119 W. 4th — null
  1119 W. 4th
• Property update - 420 S Ave F — null
  420 S Ave F
• Removal of accessory structures and property cleanup - 1802 N. Ave I — null
  1802 N. Ave I

Parks and Rec

The Freeport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to elect a new Chairperson and Secretary. Members will discuss prioritizing needs for various parks and review rules for the soccer complex.

• Election of new Chairperson and Secretary
• Creation of a prioritized projects list for park needs
• Soccer complex rules, rights, and regulations
• Dog park information
• Yard of the Month program

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present during early voting and election day events. The notice states that no deliberation or final action will be taken by the City Council.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a property replat and discuss various zoning and regulation requests. The body will also determine if the November meeting date needs to be changed.

• Possible action on replat of Lots 1 thru 12 Block 694 (0.872 acre) in the Alexander Calvit Survey
• Discussion of citizen requests regarding downtown zoning and short-term rental regulations
• Discussion of residential minimum housing size and sign regulations
• Possible action to change the date of the November Planning and Zoning meeting

• Replat of Lots 1 thru 12 Block 694 — null
  Lots 1 thru 12 Block 694, Map of the City of Velasco Vol. 32 · 6 units · 0.872 ac

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Freeport City Council may be present at the Luz y Recuerdo event. The notice states that no deliberation or final action will be taken by the Council.

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Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

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The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for water infrastructure improvements and a grant application for cybersecurity risk mitigation. The body will also discuss street closures for a community Halloween event and a regional director election candidate.

• Construction contract for water infrastructure improvements to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, Inc. for $1,468,969.00
• Resolution No. 2026-3076 regarding a grant application for the Email Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation and Data Resilience Project
• Street closures for the Freeport Halloween Trunk or Treat Candy Crawl 2026
• Selection of a candidate for the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 14 Director Election
• Executive session regarding Civil Action No. 3:26-CV-00072, Donna Lee Fisher v. City of Freeport, et al

• Water infrastructure improvements (GLO CDBG-MIT MOD Contract #24-07-E164) — null
  $14,696

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

The Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board will meet to discuss the FY27 budget and expenses for upcoming events. The board will also consider establishing a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the potential splitting of the two boards.

• FY27 budget and expenses for See My Legacy, Day of the Dead, and Christmas Tree
• Potential establishment of a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Discussion on the split of the Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board
• Introduction letter to Main Street district property owners

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will meet to discuss the attendance of a commission member and whether to recommend their continued service to City Council. The body will also discuss upcoming events and promotional items.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding a member's continued service
• Promotional items
• November 16th bingo
• December Christmas Party
• January 25th presentation

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular meeting. The Freeport City Council may be present at National Night Out on October 6, 2026, at Freeport Municipal Park. No deliberation or final action will occur at this event.

• National Night Out event at Freeport Municipal Park, 421 N Brazosport Blvd
• No official council business or votes scheduled

City Council

The Freeport City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to consider a consent agenda, a public hearing, and several business items. Key decisions include awarding RFP #2026-04 for a Comprehensive Plan and Administration to Westwood for $200,000, approving an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for street and roadway work, and acting on a resolution regarding a low-income housing tax credit application by Sienna Rehab, LP. The council will also hear presentations on the Freeport Economic Development Corporation's year in review and an Enterprise Fleet Management Program, and may convene in executive session for an update on City of Freeport v. Covarrubias Remodeling Services, LLC.

• Award RFP #2026-04, Comprehensive Plan and Administration, to Westwood for $200,000
• Public hearing and Resolution No. 2026-3074 on Sienna Rehab, LP's low-income housing tax credit application
• Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for street and roadway construction, improvement, maintenance, and repair for FY 2026–2027
• Road closures approved for the MLK, Jr. Parade on January 18, 2027, and the BISD Homecoming Parade on October 22, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-3075 reappointing three individuals to the Beautification/Parks and Recreation Board

City Council awarded a $200,000 grant-funded contract to Westwood for a new comprehensive plan and approved an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County for roadway maintenance. The Council also approved a tax credit application for the rehabilitation of Sienna Villas low-income housing and reappointed three members to the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Awarded $200,000 Comprehensive Plan contract to Westwood (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County for FY 2026-2027 road services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-3074 for Sienna Rehab, LP tax credit application (5-0)
• Reappointed Nicole Mireles, David McGinty, and Douglas Domingues to Parks and Recreation Board (5-0)
• Approved road closures for MLK Jr. Parade, BISD Homecoming Parade, and film production (5-0)
• Tabled selection of City logo and branding concept (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Freeport Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss hiring, promotion, seniority, discipline, and hearing expectations with public service employees. The commission will consider and take action on revisions to the proposed Local Civil Service Rules by the Police and Fire Departments, and on naming I/O Solution as the examination provider for police/fire exams. It will also approve minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting and discuss future meeting dates.

• Discussion with Fire, Police, and EMS employees on hiring, promotion, seniority, discipline, and hearing expectations
• Action on revisions to proposed Local Civil Service Rules by Freeport Police and Fire Departments
• Action on naming Industrial/Organizational Solution (I/O Solution) as examination provider for police/fire exams
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2026 regular meeting
• Action on future Civil Service Commission meetings

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

This is a notice that a quorum of the Freeport Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board may be present at a Texas Main Street Accreditation Site Visit. No official meeting will be held, and no public business will be discussed or acted upon. The notice is posted for transparency and compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Texas Main Street Accreditation Site Visit
• Location: 311 E Park Ave, Freeport, Texas 77541
• Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM
• No official meeting or public business

Parks and Rec

The Freeport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will discuss and possibly act on applications for new board member terms, receive updates on Recreation Center activities and park improvement projects, and discuss volunteer needs for Fright Fest and the Yard of the Month program. The agenda is largely routine, with no major budget or ordinance items.

• Approval of minutes from August 28 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on Board Member applications for new terms
• Update on Recreation Center activities and events
• Discussion on volunteers for Fright Fest
• Update on park improvement projects

Board of Adjustment

The Freeport Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly order the removal and cleanup of two properties: 1418 W 8th St and 1119 W 4th St. The board will also review updates on several other properties and approve prior meeting minutes. Most agenda items are routine updates or procedural actions.

• Public hearing on cleanup order for 1418 W 8th St (Freeport Blk 155 Lot 13)
• Public hearing on cleanup order for 1119 W 4th St (Freeport Blk 126 Lot 4)
• Update on accessory structures at 411 Sailfish Drive
• Update on cleared lot at 522 W 8th St
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

• Update regarding accessory structures at 411 Sailfish Drive
  411 Sailfish Drive · 11.189 ac
• Property removal and cleanup at 1418 W 8th
  1418 W 8th
• Property removal and cleanup at 1119 W 4th
  1119 W 4th

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to discuss and take possible action on two property replatting requests. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026, meeting.

• Replat of Lots 9, 10, 11, & 12, Block 13 of the Map of the City of Velasco
• Replat of Lots 1 thru 12, Block 694 (0.872 acres) in the Alexander Calvit Survey
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2026, meeting

• Replat of Lots 9, 10, 11, & 12, Block 13
  Block 13, Eli Mitchell Survey, Abstract 99, Freeport, TX
• Replat of Lots 1 thru 12, Block 694
  Block 694, Alexander Calvit Survey, Abstract No. 49, Freepor · 0.872 ac

City Council

The Freeport City Council will consider several business items, including an industrial district agreement with major chemical companies and neighboring cities, a fee waiver for an event, an animal services contract renewal, and a grant acceptance. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a closed executive session on legal matters.

• Resolution 2026-3073 waiving rental and facility fees for SuperFeast at RiverPlace, Nov 23-27, 2026
• Ordinance 2026-2774 authorizing Industrial District Agreement with BASF, Dow, Brock Stratton Ridge LLC, Lake Jackson, and Clute
• Renewal of annual contract with Brazoria County SPCA for animal services
• Approval of Texas A&M Forest Service Training Aids Grant
• Executive session on legal matters regarding threats, harassment, and security measures for council members

The City Council approved a long-term industrial agreement with BASF, Dow Chemical, and other partners through 2040. The council also renewed an animal services contract and accepted a $10,000 fire training grant.

• Approved Industrial District Agreement with BASF, Dow Chemical, Brock Stratton Ridge LLC, Lake Jackson, and Clute (5-0)
• Approved waiving rental and facility fees for SuperFeast use of RiverPlace (5-0)
• Renewed annual contract with Brazoria County SPCA for animal services (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Texas A&M Forest Service Training Aids Grant (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2026 minutes and August 2026 financial report (5-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Freeport Senior Citizens Commission is meeting to discuss upcoming community events, including National Night Out, Harvest Fest, bingo, and a Christmas party, as well as the 2027 events schedule. The agenda is largely discussion-based, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Discussion of October 6th National Night Out
• Discussion of October 19th Harvest Fest
• Discussion of November 17th bingo
• Discussion of December Christmas Party
• Discussion of 2027 events schedule

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

The Freeport Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board will consider creating a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit and discuss the FY26/27 Main Street Transformation Strategy Work Plan. The board will also vote on approving the August 27, 2026 meeting minutes and receive staff updates on heritage, museum, and Main Street programs. Public comments are limited to four minutes per speaker.

• Discussion and possible action on establishing a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Discussion on FY26/27 Freeport Main Street Transformation Strategy Work Plan
• Consideration to approve August 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on Heritage & Museum and Main Street programs

The Board approved the minutes from their August 27, 2026, meeting. Members discussed the potential creation of a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit and reviewed the FY26/27 Main Street Transformation Strategy Work Plan. The proposal to split the Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board into separate entities was tabled for the October agenda.

• Approved August 27, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on establishing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Tabled board separation recommendation until October meeting

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

This notice is for transparency regarding the potential presence of a quorum at a social event. No official meeting will be convened, and no public business will be discussed or acted upon.

• Attendance at 16th Annual Kidfest
• Event location: 311 E Park Ave, Freeport, Texas

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council at the KidFest event. No deliberation or final action will be taken by the Council during this event.

• Possible quorum at KidFest
• Event location: 311 E. Park Avenue

City Council

The Freeport City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2026-2027 budget and setting the 2026 tax rate. The agenda also includes several resolutions, appointments, and surplus property actions. The meeting includes a work session and an executive session for legal matters.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2026-2027 budget (Ordinance 2026-2772)
• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 tax rate (Ordinance 2026-2773); proposed rate $0.499186 per $100 valuation
• Resolution 2026-3066: Interlocal Agreement with Trinity Charter Schools for school safety planning
• Resolution 2026-3067: Right of Entry Agreement with Sweet T's Diner for Cruise for Cancer event
• Resolution 2026-3072: Waive fees for Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Grand Parade and Festival

The Freeport City Council adopted the FY2026-2027 budget (Ordinance 2026-2772) and set the 2026 tax rate at $0.474988 per $100 valuation, despite a 6.76% increase over the no-new-revenue rate. The tax rate is a 7.42% decrease from the current rate, but property tax revenues are projected to rise due to growth. The council also ratified the property tax revenue increase and approved several resolutions, including appointments and fee waivers.

• Adopted FY2026-27 budget (4-1)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase (3-2)
• Set 2026 tax rate at $0.474988 per $100 (4-1)
• Approved debt service tax rate of $0.057196 (3-2)
• Approved maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.417792 (4-1)
• Appointed Karen Tate to Senior Citizens Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Hayes to Brazosport Water Authority (5-0)
• Waived fees for MLK Celebration Grand Parade (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural notice for a social event, not a regular meeting. The City Council will not deliberate or take final action. The notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Event: Café con Pan Dulce on September 2, 2026
• Location: 110 Skinner Street, Freeport, Texas
• Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• No deliberation or final action will be taken

Parks and Rec

The Freeport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a donation from Tra and Lesa Girouard, an Athletic Field Policy, a proposed ordinance, and the Yard of the Month program. They will also receive updates on park improvement projects and consider approving the April meeting minutes.

• Donation from Tra and Lesa Girouard
• Athletic Field Policy discussion
• Proposed ordinance discussion
• Update on park improvement projects
• Yard of the Month discussion

The Freeport Parks and Recreation Committee met on August 28, 2026 with a quorum present and approved the minutes from its July 24, 2026 meeting. The rest of the meeting was discussion and staff updates: a new Parks Supervisor was introduced, irrigation and mowing work was reported, and two draft policies (athletic field and rental agreement) are still under review by the city attorney. Items listed under Future Discussion — a dog park location, naming and unlocking the soccer field, the athletic field and rental policies, and Yard of the Month changes — were listed for discussion but the minutes record no motions or votes on them.

• Approved minutes from the July 24, 2026 meeting (moved by Susan Landers, seconded by Vanessa Warrick; motion passed)
• No vote recorded on a dog park location (listed under Future Discussion)
• No vote recorded on naming and unlocking the soccer field (listed under Future Discussion)
• No vote recorded on the athletic field policy or new rental policy (listed under Future Discussion)
• No vote recorded on Yard of the Month changes (listed under Future Discussion)

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

The Freeport Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving minutes, appointing subcommittee members, and updating the Main Street Bylaws. They will also discuss forming a 501(c)(3) and the FY26/27 Main Street Transformation Strategy Work Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Consideration to approve July 25, 2026, board meeting & workshop minutes
• Consideration to appoint board members to subcommittees
• Consideration to update the Freeport Main Street Bylaws
• Discussion on Main Street 501(c)(3)
• Discussion of FY26/27 Freeport Main Street Transformation Strategy Work Plan

The Historical Commission & Main Street Advisory Board approved the July 25, 2026 board meeting minutes and voted unanimously to fill all four Main Street subcommittees with board members. It also unanimously recommended bylaw amendments moving officer elections to June and setting the agenda submission deadline at one week before meetings, sending those recommendations to City Council for final approval. No formal action was taken on a possible Main Street 501(c)(3) nonprofit or on the FY26/27 Transformation Strategy Work Plan; both were directed to the September 17 meeting, the work plan as a two-hour working session.

• Approved July 25, 2026 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved filling all four subcommittees (Promotion, Organization, Design, Economic Vitality) with board members (unanimous)
• Recommended bylaw amendments to Sections 4.1, 6.2 and 6.10 — officer elections moved to June, agenda deadline to one week prior — forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• No action on a Main Street 501(c)(3); information to be gathered by about September 10 and placed as an action item on the September 17 agenda
• No action on the FY26/27 Transformation Strategy Work Plan; directed a two-hour working session at the September 17 meeting
• Adjourned at 7:19 PM (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Freeport Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly act on a variance request for zoning setback and accessory structure coverage at 1919 N Ave G. The board will also receive updates on several properties and consider approval of the July 23, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Variance request for zoning setback and accessory structure coverage at 1919 N Ave G (R King Variance)
• Discussion and possible action to secure/clean up property at 1822 N Ave S
• Discussion and possible action to secure/clean up property at 215 E Park Ave
• Update on accessory structures at 411 Sailfish Drive (Bridge Harbor Replat)
• Update on demo permits at 522 W 8th St and 918 W 12th

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two replat requests. One replat would rename Lot 1, Block 2 in Bernard Acres Section No. 1 (ETJ) into two lots totaling 0.193 acres. The other would divide an 18.64-acre tract in Jaeger Subdivision into a 3.000-acre lot and a 15.605-acre lot. The commission may also approve minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting.

• Replat of Lot 1, Block 2 (Bernard Acres) into Lot 1 (0.147 acres) and Lot 1A (0.046 acres) in the ETJ
• Replat of an 18.64-acre tract (Jaeger Subdivision) into Lot 1 (3.000 acres) and Lot 2 (15.605 acres)
• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes

General

The Freeport Municipal Utility District No. 1 board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on routine financial, engineering, and administrative items. Key actions include adopting the FY2027 budget, setting the 2026 tax rate with a public hearing date, and authorizing the annual audit and delinquent tax collection.

• Adopt budget for fiscal year ending August 31, 2027
• Discuss 2026 tax rate, set public hearing date, authorize notice
• Authorize auditor to conduct audit for FY ending August 31, 2026
• Authorize delinquent tax attorney to proceed with collections
• Engineering items: Freeport Industrial Park Detention and Brazos Cove projects

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum, not a regular meeting. The City Council may be present at a Wayfinding Workshop on August 20, 2026, but no deliberation or final action will occur. The agenda is purely procedural.

• Wayfinding Workshop at RiverPlace, 733 Mystery Harbor Lane, Freeport, TX
• No deliberation or final action by City Council
• Notice posted per Texas Open Meetings Act

Historical Commission And Main Street Advisory Board

This is a transparency notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that a quorum of the Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board may attend a Wayfinding Workshop on August 20, 2026, but no official meeting will be held and no public business will be discussed or acted upon. The notice is posted voluntarily to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Wayfinding Workshop at RiverPlace, 733 Mystery Harbor Lane, Freeport, TX 77541
• No official meeting or public business will occur
• Notice posted for transparency and compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act

Civil Service Commission

The Freeport Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt revisions to the proposed Local Civil Service Rules submitted by the Police and Fire Departments. The agenda also includes a public comment period, an executive session for legal advice, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Most items are routine procedural matters, with the rule revisions being the main substantive action item.

• Discussion with public service employees on hiring, promotions, seniority, discipline, and hearings
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for legal advice
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Action on revisions to proposed Local Civil Service Rules by Police and Fire Departments
• Action on future Civil Service Commission meeting schedule

The Freeport Civil Service Commission reviewed and took action on multiple sections of the proposed Local Civil Service Rules drafted by the police and fire departments. Commissioners voted to remove specific provisions regarding commissioner absences, military leave vacancies, and mismanaged Fire Marshal/EMS Coordinator eligibility subsections, and scheduled their next meeting for September 16, 2026. The minutes of the July 22, 2026 meeting were also unanimously approved.

• Approved July 22, 2026 Regular Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes (2-0)
• Removed Section 2.03D regarding commissioner absence forfeiture of office (2-0)
• Removed Section 4.02 vacancy language concerning military leave of absence (2-0)
• Removed Section 4.04E and F regarding Fire Marshal/EMS Coordinator eligibility (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM (2-0)

Employee Benefit Trust

The Freeport Employee Benefit Trust is meeting to consider approving the minutes from August 18, 2025, and to decide on annual renewals for employee medical and dental insurance, as well as HRA, HSA, and FSA administration. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Employee medical insurance annual renewal
• Employee dental insurance annual renewal
• HRA, HSA, and FSA administration annual renewals

City Council

The Freeport City Council will consider setting the proposed 2026 tax rate, which would affect the average homestead's annual tax bill. They will also vote on updating the Master Fee Schedule, adopting an AI policy, and approving equipment purchases for public works. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and an executive session for legal and economic development discussions.

• Resolution 2026-3064 updating the City of Freeport Master Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-3065 adopting Chapter 5.27 AI Policy
• Setting proposed 2026 tax rate and public hearing; options range from $0.444922 to $0.499186 per $100 valuation
• Public Works purchase of 3 pieces of equipment for streets/drainage/sidewalks
• Executive session on Covarrubias lawsuit update and economic development negotiations

The Freeport City Council approved the consent agenda, updated the master fee schedule, adopted a new AI policy, and set a proposed 2026 property tax rate of $0.474988 per $100 valuation with a public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2026. Council members also approved the purchase of three public works equipment items totaling $201,155.11 using surplus funds. Following an executive session, the council voted to engage legal representation for a countersuit and authorized a letter of intent with Freeport 19 LLC to develop approximately 19 acres of land.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, September meeting date change, KidFest road closures, monthly financial report, employee holiday calendar, and Employee Benefits Trust resolution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-3064 updating the City of Freeport Master Fee Schedule (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-3065 adopting Chapter 5.27 AI Policy (4-1)
• Approved setting the proposed 2026 property tax rate at $0.474988 per $100 valuation (3-2)
• Approved setting the tax rate public hearing and record vote for September 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Public Works Department purchase of three pieces of equipment for streets, drainage, and sidewalks totaling $201,155.11 (4-1)
• Approved engaging Stephens Reed and Armstrong to represent the City in the Covarrubias countersuit (5-0)
• Approved a letter of intent with Freeport 19 LLC to purchase and develop approximately 19 acres of land (5-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Freeport Senior Citizens Commission is meeting to consider and possibly recommend new board member applications to City Council, and to discuss upcoming events including Senior Citizen Day, bingo events, and Harvest Fest. The agenda is mostly routine business and event planning.

• Review and recommend new board member applications to City Council
• Discussion of Senior Citizen Day on August 21st
• Discussion of September 21st bingo event
• Discussion of October 19th Harvest Fest
• Discussion of November bingo event

TIRZ

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board will consider approving meeting minutes, financials, and quarterly financials as a consent agenda, followed by discussion and possible action on budget items for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

• Approve meeting minutes for July 14, 2026
• Approve financials
• Approve quarterly financials
• Discuss and take possible action on FY 2026-2027 budget items

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and an updated interlocal agreement with Brazosport Independent School District. The body will also address ordinances and contracts related to a November 3, 2026, recall election.

• Ordinance No. 2026-2771 for Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance No. 2026-2770 amending the November 3, 2026 Recall Election
• Resolution No. 2026-3061 for Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Brazoria County
• Resolution No. 2026-3062 for an updated Interlocal Agreement between Police/Fire Chiefs and Brazosport Independent School District
• Executive session regarding DOW IDA Negotiations and the Covarrubias lawsuit

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including Ordinance No. 2026-2770 amending the November 3, 2026 recall election, despite public comments and a councilman's objection that the date violates the city charter's 25-to-35-day window. The vote was 3-2, with Councilman McDonald and Councilwoman Mireles dissenting. The council also unanimously approved Budget Amendment No. 3 and an interlocal agreement with the school district.

• Approved consent agenda including recall election amendment (3-2)
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 3 for FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-3062 for interlocal agreement with Brazosport ISD (5-0)
• No action taken from executive session