Humble public meetings in 2024

City Council

City Council approved several operational expenditures, including new police vehicles and a land purchase for drainage. The council also adopted a new technology policy and approved the 2025 group insurance plan.

• Approved purchase of (4) 2025 Chevrolet Traverse LT vehicles for Police Department at $40,843.75 per unit (5-0)
• Authorized $115,814.00 purchase of 0.7419-acre tract from Goolsby Testing, Inc. for a drainage way (5-0)
• Approved $120,350.00 audit services contract with Brooks Watson & Co., PLLC (5-0)
• Approved $145,603.80 lease-purchase agreement with Platinum Copier Solutions over 60 months (5-0)
• Approved 2025 City of Humble Group Insurance plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-978 amending commercial solid waste collection requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology Policy per Texas Senate Bill 1893 (5-0)
• Approved month-to-month janitorial contract with Empire, Inc. for Senior Activity Center at $7,390.00 per month (5-0)

City Council

The Humble City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which showed a clean audit opinion despite noted internal control weaknesses. The council also approved numerous infrastructure contracts, including a $1.13 million agreement for the South Houston Reconstruction and Widening Project and a $1.42 million purchase order for a new fire pumper. Additionally, the council approved several new subdivision plats and vehicle purchases for police and fire departments.

• Approved FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved $1,132,360 agreement for South Houston Reconstruction and Widening Project (6-0)
• Authorized $1,419,823 purchase order for Pierce Velocity Pumper (6-0)
• Approved $474,751.20 contract for Wilson Road Public Utilities Extension Project (6-0)
• Approved $249,750 contract for Vehicle Maintenance Building Re-Roof Project (6-0)
• Approved $103,750 contract for FLOCK OS live-action cameras (6-0)
• Approved Development Plat for PX Humble subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Development Plat for Pioneers Business Park subdivision (6-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a property tax rate increase of 8.10% for the 2024 tax year. The council also approved several equipment leases for police and traffic enforcement and appointed members to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.

• Adopted 2024 property tax rate of 0.261476 (5-0)
• Approved $149,711.76 rental agreement with Applied Concepts, Inc. for radar equipment (5-0)
• Ratified $1,294,647.45 lease for 15 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for terms ending Sept 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved the 2025 City of Humble Holiday Schedule (5-0)
• Approved September 12, 2024 minutes and correspondence (5-0)

City Council

The Humble City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which includes an 8.10% property tax increase raising $561,033 more than the previous year. The Council also authorized the purchase of real property at 301 Dennis Ave. for $750,000 plus closing costs, amending the budget to include $780,000 for this acquisition. Additionally, the Council approved a new schedule of fees for regulatory inspections and permitting effective October 1, 2024.

• Approved purchase of property at 301 Dennis Ave. for $750,000 plus closing costs (6-0)
• Amended FY2025 Budget to include $780,000 for 301 Dennis Ave. purchase (6-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025 Budget as amended (6-0)
• Ratified property tax increase of $561,033 (8.10% increase) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-879 regarding certified taxable value and tax rate calculation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-880 amending Personnel Policies for Overtime and Vacation Carry Over (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-881 adopting new schedule of fees effective Oct 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved $280,000 contract with Tarkett for carpeting at Humble Civic Center (6-0)

City Council

The Humble City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 24-975, which amends regulations for projects involving a change of use in residential neighborhoods. The council also approved an $80,000 funding agreement with the Humble Museum and awarded a $89,460 road sealing contract to Cebellos Construction, LLC. Additionally, the council authorized the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of real property at 301 Dennis Ave. following a closed executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 24-975 amending residential change-of-use standards (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 funding agreement with Humble Museum (5-0)
• Awarded North Hollow Joint and Crack Sealing Project to Cebellos Construction, LLC for $89,460 (5-0)
• Approved parade permits for Breast Cancer Awareness Parade, Homecoming Parade, and a wedding road closure (5-0 each)
• Approved Development Plat for TPG Will Clayton Partial Replat No. 6 (5-0)
• Approved Plat for Bates Wilson Road Place subdivision (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate purchase of real property at 301 Dennis Ave. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council reviewed a proposed FY 2025 budget with estimated expenditures of $80,391,837 and a proposed tax rate of $0.262454. The meeting served as a presentation and discussion; no final votes on the budget or tax rate were recorded.

• Proposed FY 2025 tax rate of $0.262454 discussed
• Proposed 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for employees discussed
• Proposed $565,000 for a real-time crime center discussed
• Recommended public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget set for September 12, 2024

City Council

The City Council approved several ordinances covering retirement benefits, budget amendments, towing fees, animal control, and development screening. The council also authorized three interlocal agreements regarding river and flood control and a contract for a new generator.

• Approved Ordinance 24-970 regarding TMRS retirement benefits (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-971 adding Addendum No. 4 to the FY2024 budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-972 amending maximum towing charges (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-973 prohibiting animal abandonment with penalties up to $2,000 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-974 updating exterior construction and screening requirements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-877 setting a minimum age for vehicle use policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-878 amending Northeast Hospital Foundation bylaws and board (4-0)
• Approved $92,634 contract with Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC for a Parks Department generator (4-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved adjustments to residential and commercial water and sewer rates. The council also authorized several contracts for emergency services and construction for the Senior Activity Center.

• Approved Resolution 24-876 adjusting residential and commercial water and sewer rates (6-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement and Release of all Claims with ECS Development Company, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $133,803 change order for Purcell Construction, Inc. to build a new driveway at the Senior Activity Center (6-0)
• Approved $29,429.30 Interlocal Agreement with Northeast Hospital Authority for Senior Activity Center exercise equipment (6-0)
• Approved contract with Harris County Emergency Corps for Fire/EMS dispatch at $10,675 per month plus equipment and per-call pricing (6-0)
• Approved Development Plat for Wellspire Medical Office Building commercial development (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 25 and June 27 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss financial instruments and debt issuance processes with the City's financial advisor and bond counsel. No substantive decisions or actions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring fire sprinklers in certain large building classifications and established contracts for disaster debris removal. The council also authorized funding for economic development and approved a financial software contract.

• Approved Ordinance 24-969 requiring fire sprinklers in specific building classes 5,000+ sq ft (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-875 establishing a color palette for Downtown Improvement Program (6-0)
• Authorized $50,000 release to Partnership Lake Houston (6-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 $100,000 funding agreement with Partnership Lake Houston (6-0)
• Approved disaster debris removal contract with DRC Emergency Services (6-0)
• Approved secondary disaster debris removal contract with Ceres Environmental (6-0)
• Approved $532,538 software contract with Tyler Technologies (6-0)
• Approved variance for vegetative barrier at Cedar Pond development (6-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted the 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. The council also authorized payments for a new fire alarm system and a railroad encroachment agreement for a sewer project.

• Approved 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Authorized $86,171.60 for new fire alarm system from Maverick Fire and Safety (5-0)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement and $86,395.00 payment to Union Pacific Railroad Company for sanitary sewer force main project crossing (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 23, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved a contract for the Main Street and Houston Avenue Intersection Improvement Project. The council also approved several infrastructure change orders, water supply and conservation agreements, and the election of a Mayor Pro-Tempore.

• Awarded Main Street and Houston Avenue Intersection Improvement Project to R Miranda Trucking and Construction, LLC for $600,045.70 (6-0)
• Elected Bruce Davidson as Mayor Pro-Tempore for a one-year term (6-0)
• Approved $17,000 construction agreement with Joiner Architects for Vehicle Maintenance Building re-roofing (6-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Water Supply Contract with City of Houston (6-0)
• Approved -$63,425 change order for emergency storm sewer repairs in North Hollow and Northshire (6-0)
• Approved -$7,000 change order for Main Street Parking Lot Project (6-0)
• Approved used property agreements with Hardin County and Liberty County (6-0)
• Reappointed Associate Municipal Court Judge Charles Noll through May 31, 2026 (6-0)

City Council

The Humble City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 24-967, requiring fire sprinkler systems in buildings re-occupied after a fire, with penalties up to $2,000 per day for violations. The Council also canvassed the May 4, 2024 General Election results, electing Bruce Davidson, Paula Settle, and Rick Swanson to Council Places 3, 4, and 5 respectively. Additional approvals included a contract for police patrols at Deerbrook Mall, a legal services contract for fine collection, and amendments to the 2024 Retiree Health Benefit Plan.

• Approved Ordinance 24-967 requiring fire sprinklers in re-occupied fire-damaged buildings (4-0)
• Canvassed May 4 election results, electing Davidson, Settle, and Swanson (4-0)
• Approved contract with Deerbrook Mall, LLC for police patrols (4-0)
• Approved contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for fines collection (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-873 designating Linebarger as Special Council for legal services (4-0)
• Approved variance for JNC Development, Inc. from ten-foot side setback requirements (4-0)
• Approved amendments to 2024 Retiree Health Benefit Plan (4-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members Davidson, Settle, and Swanson

City Council

The City Council approved an addendum to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and a development agreement for waterline and road improvements. The council also renewed terms for four Northeast Hospital Authority Board members.

• Approved Ordinance 24-966 to add Addendum No. 3 to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 Development Agreement Addendum with CRP/PDC PortNorth 59 Owner, LP for waterline and Rankin Road intersection costs (5-0)
• Renewed terms for Northeast Hospital Authority Board Members Roy Hearnsberger, Roger Brown, Mike Hardage, and Tim Baker through April 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 28, 2024 minutes, department reports, and correspondence (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved a purchase for police department mobile computers and a development plat for Townsen Estates. The council also appointed election workers for 2024 and approved assembly permits for Music on Main events.

• Approved $60,685.81 quote for Police Department Mobile MCTs (6-0)
• Approved Development Plat Townsen Estates for 10.657 acres (6-0)
• Approved appointment and pay rates for 2024 General and Runoff election workers (6-0)
• Approved Assembly Permit for Music on Main events at Uptown Park (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a storm water rehabilitation contract and water line payments. The council also authorized tax collection services and approved a development plat and festival street closures.

• Awarded Emergency Storm Water Rehabilitation Project to T Gray Utility/AIMS, LLC for $205,350.00 (6-0)
• Approved $90,049.71 final payment and final change order for 2021 Water Line Improvements Project (6-0)
• Approved tax collection services agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas Department of Public Safety for Failure to Appear Program (6-0)
• Approved service agreement with Vepo, LLC for online monitoring of backflow and grease reports (6-0)
• Approved Development Plat of Unrestricted Reserve 'D' TPG Will Clayton Replat No. 2 (6-0)
• Approved street closures of Avenue D from Main Street to Higgins Street on April 6, 2024, for Good Oil Days Festival (6-0)
• Approved February 22, 2024 minutes and correspondence (6-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 24-964 to add Addendum No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The council also approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and department reports.

• Approved Ordinance 24-964 to amend the FY 2024 budget (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 8, 2024 minutes and department reports (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved a general election for three council seats and established new regulations for protected tree removal and replacement. The council also appointed an alternate municipal judge and authorized the purchase of real property.

• Approved Ordinance 24-962 for General Election on May 4, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-963 creating Article 9.08 Tree Preservation (6-0)
• Appointed Judge Laryssa Korduba as Alternate Municipal Court Judge (6-0)
• Approved Humble Police Department's 2023 Racial Profiling Report (6-0)
• Approved Fire Lane on Carolyn Drive at S. Houston Ave (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to issue letter of intent to purchase 138 Wilson Rd (6-0)
• Approved January 25, 2024 minutes and department reports (6-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved an addendum to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and adopted a new Investment Policy and Strategy. The council also authorized a change order for downtown parking improvements and scheduled street closures for a local festival.

• Approved Ordinance 24-961 to add Addendum No. 1 to the FY 2024 budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-872 adopting the City of Humble Investment Policy and Strategy (6-0)
• Approved $19,900 Change Order #1 with Lucas Construction Company, Inc. for Downtown Parking Lot Improvements (6-0)
• Approved street closures on Main Street from Avenue A to Avenue F for the Good Oil Days Festival on April 6, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including January 11, 2024 minutes and department reports (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with United Airlines and a contract for additional license plate readers. The council also approved several land plats and interlocal agreements with Harris County, while denying a variance request for a commercial buffer wall.

• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with United Airlines, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved five-year contract renewal and purchase of 8 license plate readers from Flock Group, Inc. for $255,200.00 (6-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Public Health for Strategic National Stockpile Program (6-0)
• Approved vacating development plat and reverting to Subdivision Plat of Townsen Seniors (6-0)
• Denied Variance Request for buffer wall relief at South Houston Commerce Center (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat and Development Plat for South Houston Commerce Center (6-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Boarding Home Facility Regulation, Permitting, and Enforcement (6-0)
• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes and correspondence (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved $80,000 for the Humble Museum and authorized over $190,000 for two Ford dump trucks. The council also approved a drainage contract, a personnel policy amendment, and a land replat for the SSC Industrial Business Park.

• Approved $80,000 funding agreement for Humble Museum (6-0)
• Authorized Texas Drainage for ditch cleaning and reshaping not to exceed $108,198.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F550 Truck with Dump Bed for $76,794.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F750 Truck with Dump Bed for $113,885.00 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-870 for emergency services mitigation rates (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-871 amending Fair Labor Standards Act personnel policies (6-0)
• Approved Replat and Development Plat for SSC Industrial Business Park Reserve E (6-0)
• Appointed Elisa Mayweather to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (6-0)