Kemah Council to Consider Street Maintenance Sales Tax, Budget, and Tree Grant
Kemah residents could see a new sales tax for street repairs and a reduced electric charge under items the City Council is scheduled to consider this week. All three recent meetings on the public calendar are listed as agenda-only, meaning minutes have not yet been published and no final actions have been confirmed.
Street Maintenance Sales Tax Proposed
The City Council is set to vote on adopting a local sales and use tax of 0.25% to fund maintenance and repair of municipal streets, listed as Resolution 2026-26. If adopted, the tax would apply to purchases within the city and be directed specifically to street upkeep. The agenda does not specify an effective date or projected revenue.
CenterPoint Settlement Would Lower Monthly Electric Charge
The council will also discuss a CenterPoint TEEEF settlement that would reduce a monthly electric charge from $2.39 to $0.76 — a reduction of $1.63 per month. The agenda lists this as a discussion item rather than a formal vote.
Budget Workshop for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
The City Council and Kemah Public Facilities Corporation held a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The workshop is part of the annual budget process, which includes capital improvement plans and tax rate considerations. No budget figures or proposed tax rates were included in the agenda materials.
Tree Planting Grant on KCDC Agenda
The Kemah Community Development Corporation board is considering acceptance of a $20,000 Community Forestry Grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service. The grant requires a $10,000 city match. Funds would support a tree planting initiative involving over 100 donated trees as part of Scenic City Certification and an Eagle Scout project.
Additional Council Items
The council agenda also includes:
- A preliminary and final replat of CSP Retail Plat at 365 FM 518.
- An application for the FY 2026 COPS Hiring and Technology Grant.
- Approval of a prosecutor's agreement between the Galveston County District Attorney's Office and the Kemah Police Department.
No vote tallies, dollar amounts beyond those listed, or outcomes are available, as minutes for all three meetings have not yet been published.
Coming Up
No additional public meetings are listed on the city calendar for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official website for any schedule updates or newly posted agendas.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Kemah City Council Agenda Includes Street Tax, Tree Grant, and Energy Settlement
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