Alvin City Council to weigh $597,285 Morgan Park restroom project and 1,552-acre Cardon Development in busy meeting week
Alvin's advisory boards and City Council held a packed schedule over the past two weeks, with the most consequential items — a $597,285 park restroom contract and a 1,552-acre development discussion — set for the July 16 City Council meetings. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, this roundup reflects what was posted on the agendas; outcomes are not yet confirmed in the official record.
City Council — July 16
The City Council had two meetings scheduled the same day. In a workshop session, council members were set to discuss the proposed Cardon Development, a 1,552-acre project west of SH 288 between FM 1462 and CR 51. The workshop agenda also listed a potential amendment to Chapter 5 (Buildings) of the Code of Ordinances that would remove the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code appendices. Both items were listed for discussion, not final action.
In the regular meeting, the council was scheduled to consider a contract with Horizon International Group to demolish and rebuild the restroom and storage building at Morgan Park, at a cost not to exceed $597,285. Also on the agenda:
- A business incentive grant of $36,042 to BC Auto Repair at 2301 South Gordon Street.
- Release of approximately 103.57 acres of land from the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
- Final plat of the Parkside Trails Planned Unit Development, covering 25.681 acres.
- A Pipeline License Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for a sanitary sewer force main.
- Review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Outcomes for these items will be confirmed when minutes are published.
Economic Development Advisory Committee — July 15
The committee was scheduled to approve minutes from its May 12, 2026 meeting and receive an update on Grazia Craft Kitchen's performance and compliance with its Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement. The agenda also called for an executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087 to discuss commercial and financial information from a business prospect, with possible action on economic development negotiations after returning to open session. No prospect was named in the agenda.
Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals — July 13
The board was set to consider a request from Wan Bridge Group for a special use permit governing the number and size of temporary subdivision signs and the size of directional and wayfinding signs in the Preservation Creek development. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting and time for public petitions.
Senior Citizens Board — July 13
This meeting was listed as primarily updates and reports, with no votes on ordinances or contracts scheduled. Items included approval of June 8, 2026 minutes, a board chair report on senior community issues, a recreation superintendent update on programs and events, and a senior center manager update on the building, bus, and operations.
Collective Bargaining — July 9
The City of Alvin Collective Bargaining Team and the Alvin Police Officers' Association held a bargaining session. The agenda listed only the session itself, with no specific proposals or action items.
Parks & Recreation Board — July 7
The board was scheduled to review park dedication and tree funds and program and event participation. Discussion items included a hike-and-bike trail, replacement of disc golf course signs, a volunteer project for wooden ditch crossings, and wooden sculptures.
Coming up
- **Collective Bargaining — July 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m.**, Alvin Annex Building conference room, 302 West House Street. The City of Alvin Collective Bargaining Team will meet with the Alvin Police Officers' Association. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for posted minutes on the City of Alvin website, as the agendas alone do not establish what was decided.