{
 "city": "Jamaica Beach",
 "state": "Texas",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/jamaicabeachtx.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to consider three variance requests for properties on Cormorant, Karankawa, Anchor",
   "summary": "The Jamaica Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to decide on three applications for variances from city setback and dock projection rules. The items include requests for an addition at 16726 Cormorant Drive, a pool encroaching on an easement at 4308 Karankawa Way, and a boat dock extension at 16557 Anchor Way.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-47",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves Light Ordinance with revisions",
   "summary": "The City Council approved a revised Light Ordinance and a Municode ordinance, appointed alternates to the Board of Adjustment, and authorized a water pollution control contract with Galveston County Health District. Staff reported on a $68,000 Hurricane Beryl reimbursement and progress on various projects including pickleball courts and a walking trail.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-48",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Light Ordinance, Municode, and water contract",
   "summary": "The Jamaica Beach City Council will consider and possibly approve two proposed ordinances: Light Ordinance 2026-03 and Municode Ordinance 2026-05. They will also discuss and vote on a FY2027 Water Pollution Control and Abatement Contract with the Galveston County Health District, and consider appointing alternates to the Board of Adjustment. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-46",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment considers replat and five variance applications",
   "summary": "The Jamaica Beach Board of Adjustment will consider a replat at 3902 Bob Smith and five variance applications at addresses on Cormorant Drive, Karankawa Way, Anchor Way, and Jamaica Beach Cove. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-44",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Police monthly report for April 2026 presented to council",
   "summary": "The Jamaica Beach City Council receives the police department's monthly activity report for April 2026. The report details 123 calls for service, including 140 citations and zero arrests. Notable incidents included noise complaints, trespassing, and animal control calls. No council action is required on this informational item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-43",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on new outdoor lighting ordinance",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss and possibly approve the proposed Light Ordinance 2026-03, which repeals older ordinances and sets new standards for outdoor lighting to reduce glare and light trespass. They will also consider the PIR Ordinance 2026-04 and discuss the Municode Ordinance 2026-05. Appointments to the Board of Adjustment will be made, and a Public Works Proclamation will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-42",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-42",
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider Jay Barrow dredge & fill permit",
   "summary": "The agenda for this meeting consists solely of project plans for a dredge and fill permit application (SWG-2025-00062) by Jay Barrow, located near Bob Smith Dr. in Galveston Bay. No other items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-41",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072026-41",
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss FY26 Strategic Plan at workshop meeting",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the FY26 Strategic Plan, reviewing progress on goals across fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, administration, planning, communication, and community priorities. The meeting is for discussion only; no votes or formal decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-40",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-40",
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on per-parcel tax collection fee increase of $0.06",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the tax collection agreement with Galveston County, increasing the per-parcel fee from $0.21 to $0.27 for Galveston County parcels and from $0.97 to $1.03 for Harris County parcels, effective for the 2026 tax year. The agenda also includes a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a monthly financial report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-39",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-39",
   "source": "https://www.jamaicabeachtx.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}