Beaumont public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will consider a lease for 66 vehicles and a contract for storm sewer repairs. The agenda also includes a lawsuit settlement and transformer removal at 555 Main Street.
- Lease of 66 vehicles with Enterprise FM Trust
- Contract award to Aranda Industries, LLC for Caldwood Area Storm Sewer Point Repairs
- Eminent domain proceeding at North Major Drive and Northwest Parkway
- Removal of electrical transformers at 555 Main Street
- Settlement of Dodd v. The City of Beaumont lawsuit
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council is considering several items, including an ordinance for a new tax increment reinvestment zone. The agenda also includes proposals for shared camera access and various infrastructure project payments.
- Ordinance to create a tax increment reinvestment zone
- Three-year contract with Fusus Inc. regarding shared camera access
- Audio/video system purchase for the Police Real Time Crime Center
- Payments and change orders for East Lucas Street and Florida Avenue sewer projects
- Five-year lease purchase agreement for a fire pumper truck
City Council Meeting
The Council will consider several rezoning and use permit requests across various districts. Agenda items also include a $120,000 software procurement and a contract for Municipal Court Building renovations. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding a reinvestment zone and the Qualified Veterans Pass Program.
- $120,000 agreement for OpenGov Budgeting and Planning software
- Phase III renovation contract for Municipal Court Building at 700 Orleans
- Rezoning requests for properties on Park Street, Emmett Avenue, and South Street
- Specific Use Permit for a scrap recycling center at 565 Orange Avenue
- Public hearing regarding the creation of a Reinvestment Zone
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including a $120,000 agreement for budgeting software and ordinances to change speed limits on US 69, 96, 287, SH 347, College Street, and Interstate 10. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an emergency demolition at 2778 Amarillo.
- Approval of $120,000 agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for budgeting and planning software
- Ordinances to change speed limits on US 69, 96, 287, SH 347, College Street (US 90), and Interstate 10
- Public hearing for the emergency demolition of 2778 Amarillo
- Denial of proposed rates from CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation
- Contract award for the demolition of two structures at 555 Main Street
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several appointments to various advisory boards and commissions. The meeting also includes discussions on water line easements, wastewater equipment purchases, and a public hearing for a veterans pass program.
- Contract award to ALLCO, LLC for Street Rehabilitation Citywide – Phase V (REBID) Project
- Purchase of one digester blower, motor, and skid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Public Hearing for the implementation of the Qualified Veterans Pass Program
- Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Tiffany Simpson
- Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Stella DeBlanc
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review various appointments to city commissions and approve equipment purchases for the Fire Department. The agenda also includes decisions on contract change orders for park and pump station projects, as well as multiple zoning changes.
- Purchase of twelve vehicles for various City departments
- Rezoning request for a motor vehicle dealer at 2190 Calder Avenue
- Change Order No. 1 to the Riverfront Park Restoration Project contract with Callan Marine, Ltd.
- Change Order No. 3 to the Allco, LLC contract for the Collier’s Ferry Pump Station Project
- Purchase of protective bunker gear and SCBA for the Fire Department
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several routine consent items, including software maintenance renewals and tax roll acceptance. The council will also hold a discussion regarding the Naming Policy Ordinance.
- Maintenance agreement for CrowdStrike Falcon Complete from CDW Government LLC
- Renewal of annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies
- Agreement with BNSF Railway Company
- Temporary Construction Easement with Willis Harris Estate
- Interlocal agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including purchasing Axon TASER weapons for the Police Department and authorizing emergency water main repairs. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the City’s Emergency Management Plan.
- Purchase of Axon TASER energy weapons and accessories
- Contract with SETEX Construction Corp. for Citywide Emergency Water Main Repairs III
- Amended Specific Use Permit for residential care facility at 1094-1098 Cottonwood Street
- Specific Use Permit for multi-family development at 704 Neches Street
- Closure of access to Interstate 10 East Feeder Road from 8th and 9th Streets
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several requests for rezoning and specific use permits for residential and business developments. The agenda also includes decisions on various municipal equipment purchases and economic development incentives.
- Rezoning request south of 2315 Rusk Street from RS to RM-H district
- Economic development incentives for an apartment complex at 43CO W. Cardinal Drive
- Write-off of uncollectible water accounts totaling $60,079.39
- Purchase of two garbage trucks and two grapple trucks for Solid Waste Division
- Authorization to purchase 8 homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey via CDBG-DR funding
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several items including a contract for citywide emergency water main repairs and the use of HOME ARP funds for shelter and rental assistance. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
- Contract with Zion Industrial Group, LLC, and TMT Utilities, Inc., for Citywide Emergency Water Main Repairs III
- Rezoning of property at 1845 S. Major Drive from RS to GC-MD-2 or more restrictive district
- Awarding HOME ARP funding for non-congregate shelter and tenant-based rental assistance
- Write-off of uncollectible water accounts totaling $51,055.48
- Deadline extension request for an ambulatory surgery center at 6510 Folsom Drive
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding industrial development agreements and various city contracts. The agenda also includes a public hearing on temporary transit fare waivers for veterans.
- Industrial Development Agreements with Golden Triangle Storage LLC (Phases I-IV), Linde, Inc., and Zero Parks Management LLC
- Purchase of a standby diesel generator from Mustang CAT for the Pine Street Water Treatment Plant
- Grant application by Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau for $40,000 for Tyrrell Park pollinator gardens
- Public hearing regarding temporary transit fare waivers for veterans on September 22, 2023
- Ordinance to amend the FY 2023 Budget
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 tax rate and consider adopting the FY 2024 Budget. The agenda also includes several proposed increases to garbage, water, sewer, and landfill fees effective October 1, 2023.
- Public hearing on the 2023 (FY 2024) Proposed Tax Rate
- Ordinance to increase garbage rates by $1.00 per month
- Ordinance to increase water rates by 4% and sewer rates by 10%
- Ordinance to increase landfill disposal fees by $1 per cubic yard
- Resolution approving the purchase of one fire truck
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a joint public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024 Budget and 2024 Capital Program. Following the hearing, the Council may vote to postpone the final budget vote until September 12, 2023.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2024 Budget and 2024 Capital Program
- Rezoning request for property north of 2360 S. Major Drive from RS to RM-H
- Contract authorization with SETEX Construction Corp. for City Wide Emergency Water Main Repairs
- Grant application and contract authorization with the FTA for the Zip
- Resolution awarding Hotel Occupancy Tax Grants for the 2023 cycle
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting the Strategic Plan 2023-2028-2038 and a new interlocal agreement with Beaumont Independent School District for school crossing guards. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program funding requests.
- Adoption of the Strategic Plan 2023-2028-2038
- New interlocal agreement with BISD for School Crossing Guard Program
- Public hearing for 2023 Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program funding requests
- Resolution for police video storage system replacement from Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC
- Interlocal agreements with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 for storm sewer and culvert repairs
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider the proposed FY 2024 Budget and Capital Program, including scheduling public hearings for both. The Council will also take a record vote on the proposed 2023 tax rate.
- Proposed 2023 tax rate and public hearing schedule
- Ordinance calling a Special Election for November 8, 2023, regarding City Charter amendments
- Contract award to MK Constructors for the Jefferson Street Infrastructure Repair Project
- Final payment to Greenscapes Six, LLC, for Cattail Marsh Sidewalk Trail Project
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford F350 for the Transit Division
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the settlement of Entergy's 2022 Fuel Reconciliation Request. The agenda also includes resolutions for emergency sewer repairs and roadway rehabilitation projects.
- Settlement of Entergy's 2022 Fuel Reconciliation Request
- Contract award to Brystar Contracting, Inc. for Evalon Street box culvert and cavity repair
- Change Order No. 1 for the 4th Street Roadway Rehabilitation Project with Gulf Coast
- Increase to RailPros Field Services, Inc. purchase order for railroad monitoring services
- Replacement of Fire Motorola radios and accessories from Motorola Solutions
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including a request for a Specific Use Permit at 4630 Ashdown Street and an agreement with SWA Group for downtown hotel planning. The agenda also includes decisions on purchasing paratransit and sewer maintenance vehicles.
- Specific Use Permit for a mother-in-law's apartment at 4630 Ashdown Street
- $78,781.99 annual maintenance agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc.
- Purchase of one paratransit van and three sewer maintenance vehicles
- Agreement with SWA Group for Downtown Plan design services
- Cancellation of the purchase of two trucks for Sewer Maintenance
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review a rezoning request for property north of 2360 S. Major Drive and a proposal to replace the roof membrane at the Beaumont Police Department. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding transit grants and an ordinance amendment for a structure at 3180 Park.
- Rezoning request from RS to RM-H for property north of 2360 S. Major Drive
- Roof membrane replacement proposal for Beaumont Police Department at 255 College Street
- Public hearing for a TxDOT grant application for Zip bus system operating assistance
- Public hearing to amend Ordinance Number 03-048 regarding the structure at 3180 Park
- Change Order No. 5 for King Solution Services, Inc. City Wide Pipe Bursting Contract
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions for police and EMS vehicle purchases, industrial development incentives, and utility project contracts. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding an ordinance to declare 46 structures unsafe and order their demolition.
- Purchase of one fire truck
- Purchase of 10 vehicles for the Police Department
- Purchase of 14 vehicles for the Police Department and EMS
- Specific Use Permit for a drinking place at 3035 College Street, Suite A
- Industrial Development Agreement with Linde, Inc. for economic incentives
City Council Meeting
The Beaumont City Council will meet to discuss several land use requests, including rezoning for properties on S. Major Drive and Forsythe Street. The agenda also includes decisions on city contracts, park equipment purchases, and a potential hotel development study.
- Rezoning request for property north of 2360 S. Major Drive from RS to RM-H
- Specific Use Permit for a gaming facility at 39 N. 11th Street, Suite B
- Contract with Vortex Companies for storm sewer inspection and cleaning in Port of Beaumont
- Agreement with Garfield Public/Private LLC for a hotel development market study
- Purchase of playground equipment for Babe Zaharias Park and Combest Park
City Council
The City Council will review several contracts, including a $697,700 fire station alerting system purchase and emergency repair projects. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential changes to the council meeting format and time.
- Purchase of Zetron Max Fire Station Alerting system for $697,700
- Annual maintenance agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. for $52,028.23
- Authorization to receive up to $40,000 and $23,400 through DHS Grant Programs
- Final payment for Calder Place emergency repair project from Wheat Drive to Brentwood Drive
- Playground equipment purchases for Charlton Pollard Park, Babe Zaharias Park, Combest Park, and Central Park
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the FY 2023 budget and a resolution for a $78,038.92 Cisco network equipment maintenance contract. The agenda also includes discussions on vehicle orders and pump station project changes.
- $78,038.92 hardware maintenance contract renewal with CDW-G
- Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Lead and Copper Rule Revisions RFQs
- Amendment to cancel remaining vehicle orders with Silsbee Ford
- Change Order No. 2 for the Collier’s Ferry Pump Station Project with Allco, LLC
- Public hearing regarding the demolition of a garage apartment at 2545 Dogwood
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including a budget amendment for FY 2023 and various vehicle procurement resolutions. The agenda also includes decisions on interlocal agreements, contract change orders, and ammunition purchases.
- Resolution to approve the purchase of 19 vehicles for the Police Department
- Amendment to the FY 2023 budget
- Resolution approving ammunition purchase from Precision Delta Corporation
- Change Order No. 4 for the City Wide Pipe Bursting Contract – Phase I Project with King Solution Services, Inc.
- Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Request for Qualifications