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Kemah public meetings in 2025

56 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Public Notices

Public meeting for input on Kemah stormwater management program

The City of Kemah will hold a one‑hour public meeting on Dec 16, 2025 to receive comments on the implementation of its Texas Commission on Environmental Quality‑mandated stormwater management plan. No city business or decisions will be taken at this meeting. Residents may submit written comments by mail or email to City Secretary Natasha Hinton. Translation services are available on request.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Board to consider awarding a vendor contract for a strategic plan

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will discuss opening the application process for four board positions for early 2026, and will consider awarding a vendor contract for the corporation's strategic plan. A reminder is given that the 60‑day public comment period for the Gateway Linear Park project is still open, with public hearings scheduled for January 21 and February 4, 2026. Updates on a business‑community engagement kickoff event and the status of a recent 501(c)(3) filing are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Administrator authorized to negotiate vendor contract for strategic plan

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on opening the application process for board appointments for 2026, though current members may email to declare interest. A motion to award a vendor contract for the strategic plan failed for lack of a second, but the board then moved the item to executive session and unanimously approved the City Administrator to proceed with negotiations with the selected vendor.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider community cat TNR program ordinance

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats. The body will also discuss a sidewalk easement release on Lawrence Road and various board appointments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a Trap-Neuter-Return program for community cats

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-06 to create a Trap‑Neuter‑Return program for community cats. It also approved several other items, including a TEMAT memorandum, a soccer program using HOT funds, a fee waiver for the community center, and a lease with Kemah Hardware. One motion on a GiveMore partnership passed with one member abstaining. Several appointments and routine approvals were also adopted.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Board will consider approval of NOMAD Camera System for 57‑Acre Park

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will discuss updates on Cien & Foster Park repairs and a six‑month BAHEP report. It will consider several possible actions, including the approval of the NOMAD Camera System for the 57‑Acre Park, advertising on new mid‑size buses, creation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for fundraising, and purchase of two smaller soccer goals and turf for a World Cup activation. An announcement of a World Cup draw watch party will also be made, but no action is required on that item.

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✓ Decided: Approved $16,000 for two advertising buses as rolling billboards

The board unanimously approved a 60‑month maintenance agreement for the NOMAD police camera system, the creation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit City Administrator, and a $2,000 purchase of small soccer goals and turf. A $16,000 contract for two buses to serve as rolling billboards was approved despite one dissenting vote. The board also moved an economic‑development discussion item forward and tabled a pending item for the next meeting.

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Sun Nov 9, 2025

Public Notices

Kemah opens 60‑day comment period on using Type B funds for Linear Park

The Kemah Community Development Cooperation announced a 60‑day public comment period, from November 9, 2025, to January 9, 2026, to consider using Type B sales‑tax funds for constructing Linear Park (Gateway Park). A resolution authorizing the use of those funds will be considered at public hearings on January 21 and February 4, 2026, during City Council meetings at Kemah City Hall. The notice was published in the Galveston Daily News on November 9, 2025, and is posted at City Hall and the city website.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

City Council

Kemah Council to consider memorial park design funding and animal code updates

The City Council will discuss a presentation on Walmart Wing drone delivery and consider approving a financial audit for fiscal year 2023-2024. The body will also vote on updates to the city's animal ordinances and various police department equipment requests.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the FY 2023‑2024 audit and several key police and budget items

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑40 accepting the 2023‑2024 financial audit. It also approved a series of police‑related actions, a parking variance, a partnership renewal, and a $25,000 budget amendment for a memorial park. Two items—a proposed animal‑code ordinance and a hotel‑occupancy tax application—were tabled. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to discuss pickleball courts and memorial park design

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will consider hiring staff to design pickleball courts at Cien Park and approve a budget amendment for a memorial park design. The board will also discuss a strategic plan and camera systems for a park.

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✓ Decided: Board approved tower camera system for 57‑Acre Park

The board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and appointed Ree Allen as the volunteer designee with Jacquelyn Wieland and Shawn Williamson as alternates. It approved installation of tower cameras in the 57‑Acre Park. The linear park project was renamed Gateway Park, a $25,000 budget amendment for a memorial park design was approved, and an RFP for city administrator services was approved.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider animal ordinance updates and floodplain variances

The City Council will discuss updating the city's animal code of ordinances and consider three variance requests for a property at 930 FM 518. The body will also review several police grant applications and the adoption of the Linear Park Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approved numerous police grants and budget adjustments

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved several budget adjustments and grant awards for the Police Department, including body‑armor and radio system funding. It also approved three building variances at 930 FM 518 and appointed new representatives to the Galveston County Animal Services Advisory Committee and the Houston‑Galveston Area Council. Additional items approved include membership in ERCOT, a linear park plan, and a Community Placemaking grant.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

City Council

Kemah council to nominate GCAD board members and approve special event permits

The Kemah City Council will consider nominations for the Galveston Central Appraisal District board, approve special event permits for National Night Out and Trunk or Treat, and discuss a drainage project amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed representatives for Gulf Coast Transit District

The City Council approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. It appointed Robin Collins as a nominee for the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board and named Dustin Oliver as the primary representative, Cesar Garcia as the alternate and proxy for the Gulf Coast Transit District. The Council also approved a variance for Lot 2 of Marina Bay Harbor, approved the creation of an RFP for the Texas General Land Office Local Communities Program, and approved special event permits for National Night Out 2025 and Trunk or Treat, Shop & Eat 2025. A partnership with Zencity was tabled.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to hold public hearings on FY 2025/2026 budget and tax rate

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 annual budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.1999 per $100 of valuation. The body will also review new stormwater runoff regulations and various police department equipment and software requests.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts FY 2025‑26 budget and tax rate

The council approved the city’s fiscal year 2025‑26 budget and set the property tax rate at $0.1999 per $100 of assessed value. It also adopted two ordinances—one for post‑construction stormwater runoff and another increasing employee retirement contributions. Additional actions included approving a special‑event permit, a software purchase, and tabling a police camera system.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Public Notices

City Council will hear FY 2025-2026 budget, raising property taxes $101,403.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at Kemah City Hall to consider the city's proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The proposed budget would increase total property tax revenue by $101,403, a 7.56% rise over the prior year, including $60,951.41 from new property added to the tax roll. Copies of the budget are available at City Hall and on the city website.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to consider tower camera system for 57-Acre Park

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will discuss the selection and approval of a tower camera system for 57-Acre Park and the purchase of PlacerAi software. The board will also hold a closed session to deliberate on real property.

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✓ Decided: KCDC approved purchase of PlacerAi software for the executive office

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 meetings. A motion to table the police department camera system for the 57‑acre park was carried unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the purchase of PlacerAi software for the KCDC executive. No action was taken on the city administrator's real‑property deliberations.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to hold public hearings on FY 2025/2026 budget and tax rate

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed annual budget and a proposed tax rate of .199 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The body will also consider several ordinances, including new stormwater runoff requirements and police department pay scales.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved FY 2025/2026 budget and tax rate

The council unanimously approved the FY 2025/2026 proposed budget and the tax rate of .1999. It also approved several agreements and ordinances, including the Kemah Beacon Project with the University of Houston, a new storm‑water runoff ordinance, a human‑resources retirement contribution increase, and a resolution supporting a watershed feasibility study. Additional approvals covered the police department pay scale and multiple memoranda of understanding with community partners.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Public Notices

Kemah considers 2025-2026 budget raising property taxes by $79,084

The Kemah City Council will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2025, to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The budget includes a $79,084 (6.18%) increase in total property taxes, with $60,951.41 from new property added to the tax roll. Residents may attend the meeting at Kemah City Hall or review the budget online.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to discuss proposed FY 2026 budget

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

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✓ Decided: Council held a procedural meeting with budget presentation but made no decisions

Mayor Robin Collins called the Kemah City Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and a quorum was present. Council members heard a presentation on the proposed FY 2026 budget. The meeting recessed at 6:02 p.m., reconvened at 6:58 p.m., and adjourned at 7:20 p.m. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider police equipment and land replats

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will discuss police department equipment, including a drone donation and Flock Safety equipment. The body is also considering land replats and a contract amendment for the Texas Department of Agriculture.

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✓ Decided: Council approved police drone donation and safety equipment purchases

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved a donation of a drone to the Police Department and the purchase of additional police safety equipment using an MVCPA grant. Council members also approved the contract amendment request for the Texas Community Development Fund and a no‑cost pilot program MOU with Gov2Biz.Al. Appointments were made for the KCDC Position #5 and for representation on the Houston‑Galveston Area Council.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Kemah board holds annual budget workshop to draft 2025–26 spending plan

The Kemah Community Development Corporation board will convene a workshop to begin drafting the city’s 2025–26 annual budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is an informational discussion led by the Finance Department.

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✓ Decided: Kemah Community Development Corp held a budget workshop, no decisions taken

The board met at 5:00 p.m., declared a quorum at 5:13 p.m., and opened a budget workshop. A comment about grants was made by Tony Bell. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded before adjournment at 5:50 p.m.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Kemah board to appoint member, discuss $26k nature facility design fees, and draft 10-year strategic plan

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting to consider appointments, budget approvals, and design fees for Phase 7 of the 57-acre nature facility. The board will also discuss a draft strategic plan outlining Kemah’s growth and infrastructure priorities over the next 10–15 years.

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✓ Decided: KCDC approved its FY2026 budget unanimously

The Kemah Community Development Corporation approved the minutes from its July meetings, appointed Ryan Hvitlok to Position #5, removed Isaac Saldana as a bank account signer, approved design fees up to $26,000 for Phase 7 documentation, and adopted the FY2026 budget. All motions passed unanimously by the members present. No action was taken on the real‑property deliberation.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Public Notices

Kemah to hold public hearing on street and drainage fund amendment

The City of Kemah will hold a public hearing to review a proposed major amendment to Community Development Fund Contract CDV23-0409 with the Texas Department of Agriculture. The meeting is for review and public comment; the notice states no action can be taken by the City Council.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $4.23 million in tax road bonds

The City Council will discuss the issuance of unlimited tax road bonds and an economic development project. Other items include approving health insurance rates and a fee waiver for a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension event.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves health insurance rates, waives fee, and authorizes $4.23M road bonds

The council unanimously approved the Gravie PPO health insurance rates of $2,000 for the upcoming year. It also waived the community‑center fee for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension event in September. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance of unlimited tax road bonds up to $4,230,000. The council accepted the Police Department’s MVCPA grant award statement.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to discuss FY 2026 budget options

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will hold a workshop to review different budget options for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also discuss health insurance renewals and TMRS contributions.

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✓ Decided: No council decisions made as meeting lacked quorum

The council meeting was held without a quorum after one member was absent. No votes or formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 PM.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider parking fee collection ordinance

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will discuss several administrative updates and potential actions. Key items include a proposed ordinance for collecting unpaid fines and fees and a budget amendment for park lighting.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved funding and partnership measures, including street improvements

The council adopted a consent agenda, approved a budget amendment to fund lighting at Wiggins Park, and entered into several agreements and ordinances. Actions included an MOU with Texas A&M‑Corpus Christi for the Clean Coast Texas collaborative, an ordinance to collect unpaid parking fines, a resolution to apply for a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant, an interlocal agreement with Galveston County to partially fund street improvements, and a performance agreement with the Tomato Group (Tookie's Hamburgers). All motions were carried unanimously.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to discuss departmental budget needs for upcoming fiscal year

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will hold a workshop to review departmental priorities and budgetary requests. The session focuses on funding needs submitted by various city departments for the next fiscal year.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop discussed departmental priorities and upcoming budget

The City Council met for a workshop and presented departmental priorities and budgetary needs for the upcoming fiscal year. The items were discussed but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:44 PM.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to consider budget amendment for Cien Park lighting

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will discuss a budget amendment for lighting at Cien Park and review a proposal for a 'Taste of Kemah' festival. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss economic development negotiations.

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✓ Decided: KCDC approves budget for Cien Park lighting and Tookie's loan agreement

The Kemah Community Development Corporation unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3 special meeting. It also approved a budget amendment to fund lighting at Cien Park using the Beautification Fund and the vendor On the Way. Finally, the board unanimously approved an agreement with Tomato Group DBA Tookie's that includes loan‑matching and compliance with local vendor ordinances.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to consider real property and economic development actions

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to discuss real property and economic development negotiations. The board will hold an executive session before considering possible actions on these items.

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✓ Decided: Board approved authorizing the president to negotiate a real‑property purchase

The board considered a motion to approve and authorize President Darren Broadus to negotiate the purchase of real property. The motion, made by Tom Linklater and seconded by Jacquelyn Wieland, was carried despite a "No" vote from Shawn Williamson. No action was taken on the economic development negotiations discussed in the executive session.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider city-wide LED streetlight conversion

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will discuss infrastructure improvements and city ordinances. Key items include a city-wide streetlight conversion and a contract for drainage improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a $631,894 drainage contract and other measures

The Kemah City Council approved a $631,894 award for the 7th Street and Carolyn drainage improvements project, using $187,000 from the General Fund and $65,000 from Capital Road and Maintenance. The council also approved a city‑wide LED streetlight conversion, an ordinance to collect unpaid parking fines, and an amended lease for park land. The consent agenda items, including minutes from June 18, were approved unanimously. No action was taken on a proposed photography services agreement, a draft social‑media policy, the quarterly litigation report, or personnel matters.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to discuss 4th of July traffic safety plan

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will hold a workshop to discuss the Police Department's Special Event Traffic Safety Management Plan for the July 4th celebration. The plan focuses on managing traffic flow, emergency vehicle access, and coordination with regional law enforcement agencies.

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✓ Decided: City Council meeting held without quorum, no decisions made

The council meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., but no quorum was present, so council members observed from the audience. No citizens signed up to speak, and only a brief question‑and‑answer session occurred. No formal actions or votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to discuss FY 2026 budget needs

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will hold a workshop to review departmental priorities and budgetary requirements for the upcoming fiscal year. The session includes a presentation from the Finance department regarding the proposed General Fund budget.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop held; no decisions were made

Mayor Robin Collins called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmembers Doug Meisinger, Isaac Saldana, Lee Wallace and Dustin Oliver present, establishing a quorum. The council discussed departmental priorities and budgetary needs for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m. with no actions approved, denied, or tabled.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider filling a council vacancy

The City Council will discuss appointing a person to fill a vacancy following a council member's resignation. The body is also considering several budget adjustments and agreements related to public safety and city infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Council accepted a member’s resignation and appointed a replacement

The council unanimously accepted the resignation of Council Member Teresa Vazquez‑Evans and appointed Darren Broadus to fill Council Position #1, with one councilmember voting no on the appointment. The body also approved a $13,849.19 transfer from the HOT Contingency Fund to the General Fund, the sale of a VEVOR vacuum melting and casting machine, and a memorandum of understanding with REACT, each by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Kemah Community Development Corporation meeting cancelled

The Kemah Community Development Corporation Board Meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No rescheduled date has been determined.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider event agreements and grant rights

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will meet to discuss several administrative actions and agreements. Key items include appointments to a municipal management district and approvals for a vehicle auction and grant signatory rights.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously appointed Keeley Champman to the Municipal Management District #1 board

The council approved the May 21 meeting minutes and updated bank account signers. It unanimously appointed Keeley Champman to the Municipal Management District #1 board, approved the sale of a seized 2010 Ford F‑150, and adopted several agreements—including a memorandum with the University of Houston SBDC, an agreement with KTX, and a grant‑application resolution for the SB224 catalytic converter program. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Public Notices

Kemah to hold town hall on 4th of July traffic plan

The City of Kemah is holding a town hall meeting to discuss the traffic plan for the 4th of July. No official action can be taken by the City Council during this meeting.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to discuss small business partnership and transportation funding

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will consider a memorandum of understanding with the University of Houston Small Business Development Center. The board will also discuss funding for a city transportation initiative and hold a budget kickoff meeting.

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✓ Decided: KCDC unanimously approved not to relist Kemah Marketplace property

The board approved the minutes from the April 15 and May 7 meetings by unanimous vote. A motion to not relist the Kemah Marketplace property (PID 718940) was also passed unanimously. The board noted that Ronnie Richards will not renew his contract, but no action was taken on that matter.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Election Notices

Kemah City Council to hold swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials

The City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for officials elected on May 3, 2025. The notice states that no action can be taken by the Council during this meeting.

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Wed May 21, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to consider grant applications and new citizen alert contract

The City Council will discuss several grant applications for catalytic converters, road safety, and coastal management. The body is also considering a contract for citizen text alert services and the approval of a replat for Lawrence 96 Reserve.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple grant applications and related resolutions

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved several agenda items, including the minutes of prior meetings, a replat for the Lawrence Building, and a No Wake Zone resolution for Clear Lake. Council members also approved Doug Meisinger as Mayor Pro Tem and a contract with UpAhead, LLC for citizen text alerts. Additional unanimous approvals covered the 60th anniversary logo, a police grant for the SB224 catalytic converter program, and other grant applications.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Kemah Community Development Corporation May 20 meeting cancelled

The Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC) Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Kemah City Hall has been cancelled. A rescheduled date will be posted per Texas Open Meetings Act requirements.

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Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

City Council to certify results of May 3 general election

The City Council will consider approving Resolution 2025-23 to formally canvass and declare the results of the May 3, 2025, City Officers’ General Election. This action makes the election results for Mayor and Council positions final and official.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-23 declaring election results

The council approved Resolution 2025-23, which canvasses the returns and declares the results of the City Officers’ General Election held on May 3, 2025. The motion was made by Council Member Doug Meisinger, seconded by Council Member Teresa Vazquez-Evans, and carried unanimously by all councilmembers present.

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Wed May 7, 2025

City Council

Council to consider releasing bid for 7th & 8th Street Drainage Project

The Kemah City Council will consider approving a replat for Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Reinagel Addition, variances for the Musgrove Estate and 1729 HWY 146, and a resolution for a rifle-resistant body armor grant. They will also discuss releasing bids for the 7th & 8th Street Drainage Project and vote on declaring surplus police bicycles and accepting auction bids for Gradall equipment. The meeting includes an update on the animal services interlocal agreement and executive sessions on litigation and real property.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved multiple grants, variances, and equipment actions

The Kemah City Council approved the consent agenda items and a series of actions including declaring police bicycles surplus, accepting auction bids for Gradall equipment, and approving variances for two building projects. The Council also approved a grant application for rifle‑resistant body armor, released a bid for the 7th & 8th Street drainage project, and adopted a resolution supporting House Bill 4538 for derelict vessel removal funding. All motions passed unanimously.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to deliberate and possibly act on real property in closed session

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will hold a special meeting to discuss real property matters in executive session under Texas law, then consider possible action on the same topic. No other business is posted.

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✓ Decided: Board took no action on real‑property deliberations

The board considered item 4.A regarding real‑property deliberations and recorded no action taken. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Shawn Williamson, seconded by Dustin Oliver, and carried unanimously by all board members present. The meeting was officially adjourned at 5:49 PM.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

City Council

Council to consider lighting at Wiggins Park and contract for records management

The Kemah City Council will consider approving a contract with Workforce Solutions for part-time employees to assist with records management and digitization, and a quote for lighting at Wiggins Park (formerly Cien Park), along with a related budget amendment. They will also discuss possibly waiving the community center fee for a celebration of life event and talk about sensory friendly experiences in Kemah.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved consent agenda and waived community center fee

The council approved all items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from the April 2 meeting, the quarterly cash and investment report, and a contract for workforce‑solutions services, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a waiver of the community‑center fee for the Celebration of Life for Tomi Kendrick on June 14, 2025, again unanimously. Two items concerning lighting at Wiggins Park were pulled and no action was taken on the sensory‑friendly city‑administrator experience discussion.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

City Council

Council holds budget kickoff workshop for 2025-2026 fiscal year

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation are meeting in a workshop to begin the annual budget process. The only discussion item is a budget kickoff to review the budget calendar and gather council direction for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes or decisions are expected at this workshop.

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✓ Decided: Council held a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions

The Kemal City Council met on April 16, 2025, called to order by Mayor Robin Collins. The agenda included a budget kickoff discussion and finance items, but no motions were voted on or approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to vote on Wiggins Park lighting, elect officers, discuss strategic plan

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will consider approving a lighting contract for Wiggins Park (formerly Cien Park) and a corresponding budget amendment. The board will also elect officers for the year, discuss a potential strategic plan for the city, and take up items such as adding signors to the bank account and exploring sensory-friendly experiences in Kemah.

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✓ Decided: KCDC elected new board officers for 2025

The board approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting and unanimously elected new officers: President Darren Broadus, Vice President Dustin Oliver, Secretary Ree Allen, and Treasurer Shawn Williamson. They also approved new signors for the checking account at Texas First Bank and adopted a butterfly logo for the Sensory Friendly City Administrator program. Two proposals to fund lighting at Wiggins Park were tabled, with Shawn Williamson voting against each.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to hold public hearing on 6th Street reconfiguration

The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation will discuss infrastructure updates, economic development, and public safety contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing on 6th Street enhancements and a budget amendment for a memorial park design.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire‑marshal services agreement and multiple police initiatives

The council unanimously approved a contract with MMGarcia Consulting for fire‑marshal services. It also approved several police‑related actions, including equipment funding, surplus property disposal, GIS map updates, and a mental‑health services MOU. A $50,000 partnership with the University of Houston for a memorial park design was approved despite two dissenting votes. The economic‑development resolution was tabled until the July meeting.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $35,000 memorial park design with UH architecture class

The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a partnership with a University of Houston graduate architecture class to design a memorial park honoring former First Lady Joann Blackledge, with a budget amendment not to exceed $35,000. Other action items include approving designs and budget amendments for HWY 146 Linear Park ($12,000) and lighting at James Foster Park ($1,678), as well as a resolution suspending Centerpoint Energy's interim gas rate adjustments.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as Kemah’s parliamentary authority

The council approved several routine items and a series of resolutions. It adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as the city’s parliamentary authority and designated the City Attorney as the official parliamentarian. The council also approved multiple budget amendments for park design, lighting, and tourism advertising, and it suspended the effective date of a Centerpoint Energy proposal. All motions were carried unanimously by the members present.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

Board to consider $35,000 partnership with UH for memorial park design

The KCDC board will consider multiple park improvement projects, including a $12,000 budget amendment for HWY 146 Linear Park design, a $1,678 budget amendment for lighting at James Foster Park, and a partnership with a University of Houston architecture class to design a memorial park for former first lady Joann Blackledge, with a budget not to exceed $35,000. The board will also discuss a sidewalk design for the 57 Acre Park, and other routine items like financial approvals and bank account signors.

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✓ Decided: KCDC approves $12K HWY 146 Linear Park design, other park items

The Kemah Community Development Corporation approved several park-related expenditures, including $12,000 for HWY 146 Linear Park design, a $25,600 change order for the 57 Acre Park sidewalk design, and lighting improvements for Wiggins and James Foster Parks. They also approved a partnership with a University of Houston architecture class for a memorial park design, with the president voting no. Two items were tabled: advertising in the Texas Economic Development Guide and adding signors to the KCDC bank account.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

City Council

Council to consider Home 2 Suites project plan review contract and grant agreements

The City Council will consider approving a professional services agreement with BBG Consulting for plan review and building inspection for the Home 2 Suites project, as well as multiple grant agreements including a disaster relief program and forest service grants. Other action items include declaring surplus property, making appointments to the Kemah Community Development Corporation, and discussing South Kemah Road as a future project. The council will also hold an executive session to evaluate the city administrator.

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✓ Decided: Council approves City Administrator agreement with edits from closed session

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved the City Administrator's employment agreement with edits discussed in executive session and authorized the Mayor to finalize it. The council also approved several routine items, including declaring surplus property, a disaster relief grant agreement, and two grant application resolutions. A motion to reappoint Darren Broadus and appoint Shawn Williamson to the Kemah Community Development Corporation passed with two council members voting no.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Election Notices

Drawing of ballot order for May 3 general election

This is a notice of potential quorum for the Kemah City Council to draw the order of names on the ballot for the May 3, 2025 general election. No official action will be taken during this meeting, as it is only for administrative purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $115,904 in park improvements and surplus property disposal

The City Council will consider declaring various items as surplus and authorizing their disposal or auction. They will also vote on two budget amendments totaling $115,904 for a shade structure and playground equipment at James Foster Park, funded from the KCDC fund balance. Additionally, a director appointment to the Kemah Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and approval of the city's annual investment policy and officers are on the agenda. A presentation from the Butler Longhorn Museum is scheduled during the proclamations portion.

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✓ Decided: Council approves surplus property disposal, KCDC funds, investment policy

The Kemah City Council unanimously approved declaring items as surplus property for disposal or auction, a $59,988 budget amendment for playground equipment at James Foster Park, appointing Jacquelyn Wieland to the KCDC board, and the annual investment policy and officers. A separate item for a shade structure was pulled after KCDC action.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC considers kayak rental kiosks and James Foster Park improvements

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will discuss authorizing contract negotiations for self-service equipment kiosks and kayak rentals. The board is also considering budget transfers for playground equipment and a shade structure at James Foster Park.

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✓ Decided: KCDC approves $59,988 transfer for playground equipment at James Foster Park

The Kemah Community Development Corporation approved a budget amendment transferring $59,988 from the fund balance to the park improvement account for playground equipment at James Foster Park. The board also unanimously approved the February 2025 financials and the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes. No action was taken on authorizing contract negotiations with Rent.Fun for self-service equipment kiosks and kayak rentals, nor on a shade structure for the playground, and applications for Position #3 were only discussed.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $4.51M bond for Municipal Management District No. 1

The Kemah City Council will consider and possibly approve resolutions including consent to issue up to $4,510,000 in unlimited tax bonds for Municipal Management District No. 1, and authorizing Kemah Community Development Corporation funds for hotel construction. They will also vote on an IT managed services agreement with Sequel Data Systems Inc. and several grant application authorizations. Consent items include approving minutes and a resolution setting the May 3, 2025 general election for Mayor and Council Positions 2 and 4.

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✓ Decided: Council approves hotel project funding resolution, 4-1

The Kemah City Council approved Resolution 2025-06, authorizing the Kemah Community Development Corporation to expend funds for hotel construction, with Councilmember Teresa Vazquez-Evans voting no. The council also approved a consent agenda including an election resolution for May 3, 2025, and unanimously approved resolutions for bond issuance, IT services, and multiple grant applications.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss $4.51M bond issuance for Municipal Management District No. 1

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss Proposed Resolution 2025-07, which would consent to the sale and issuance of up to $4,510,000 in unlimited tax bonds for the City of Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1 (MMD1). Representatives from MMD1 will present debt instruments and respond to additional documentation requests. No formal vote is scheduled at this workshop.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop lacks quorum; no votes taken

The February 5, 2025 workshop of the Kemah City Council and Public Facilities Corporation was called to order but lacked a quorum, with only two councilmembers present initially and a third arriving later. No formal decisions or votes were made. The only discussion item was a proposed resolution regarding the sale of bonds for Municipal Management District No. 1, but no action was taken.

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Wed Jan 29, 2025

City Council

Kemah City Council to discuss police chief and city administrator employment

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider personnel matters regarding the Police Chief and City Administrator. The agenda includes a closed executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act for discussion, followed by possible action on these positions. A public comment period is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police chief contract for Raymond Garivey Jr.

The Kemah City Council held a special meeting on January 29, 2025, and unanimously approved executing a contract for Chief of Police with Raymond Garivey, Jr. The decision followed a closed executive session on personnel matters regarding the police chief. Council Member Justin Staton was absent, but a quorum was present.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss Police Chief and City Administrator positions in closed session

The City Council will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss employment, appointment, or evaluation of the Police Chief and City Administrator. Following the closed session, the council may take action on these personnel matters. The agenda also includes public comment and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts city administrator resignation, names interim

The council met in special session and, after closed-door discussions, unanimously accepted the resignation agreement for City Administrator Aaron Smith and approved an interim employment agreement with Cesar Garcia. No action was taken regarding the police chief. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Kemah Community Development Corporation

KCDC to consider approving a shade structure for playground at James Foster Park

The Kemah Community Development Corporation will discuss and possibly approve a shade structure for playground equipment at James Foster Park. The board will also hold a closed session for economic development negotiations regarding Home2 Suites by Hilton and may take action afterward. Consent agenda includes approval of December 2024 financials and minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $4.51M bond issuance for Municipal Management District No. 1

The council will consider approving up to $4.51 million in unlimited tax bonds for the Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1, updating the city fee schedule, and authorizing Kemah Community Development Corporation funds for hotel construction. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, quarterly investment report, election services contract, and a replat for Kemah Crossing. Executive sessions are scheduled for legal consultation, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters regarding the Police Chief and City Administrator.

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✓ Decided: Council hires interim city administrator, tables bond resolution

The council approved hiring Cesar Garcia as interim city administrator and tabled a resolution consenting to bond issuance for Municipal Management District No. 1 pending a workshop. It also approved the consent agenda, a tourism marketing contract, and directed staff to revise the fee schedule with free resident parking and $20 New Year's Eve parking.

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Wed Jan 1, 2025

Public Notices

60-day comment period opens on 6th Street project using Type B funds

The Kemah Community Development Cooperation (KCDC) is opening a 60-day public comment period from January 6 to March 7, 2025, regarding the use of Type B sales tax funds for the 6th Street (Re)Configuration, Enhancements, and Shared Use Path project. Consideration of authorizing resolutions will occur at a future City Council meeting at Kemah City Hall.

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