Brenham, TX

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City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, an ADU permit, sanitation rate changes, a hazmat training grant, and equipment purchases. In the regular session, they will discuss and possibly act on payments for park electrical service, a catalytic converter theft prevention grant, a water/sewer project change order, and first readings of ordinances to amend sanitary sewer and gas rate tariffs. The meeting also includes executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance O-26-013: Specific Use Permit for ADU at 1309 Hidden Creek Lane (0.68 acres, R-1 zoning)
• Ordinance O-26-14: Sanitation rate tariff amendment (second reading)
• Purchase of AV equipment for Council Chambers renovation: $63,011.40 via TIPS contract
• Purchase of Generac generator and transfer switch for City Hall: $69,274.75 via TIPS contract
• First readings: sanitary sewer rate tariff and gas services rate tariff amendments

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed tax rate for the 2026 tax year and an ordinance to amend sanitation rates. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit and discussions on city insurance and employee benefits.

• Proposed 2026 tax rates (No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and Proposed)
• Public hearing for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 1309 Hidden Creek Lane
• Purchase of an access control system for Fire Station No. 2 for $56,388.00
• Purchase of Polyaluminum Chloride from Shrieve Chemical Company at $620.00 per liquid ton
• Proposed amendment to the City of Brenham sanitation rate tariff schedule

The Brenham City Council voted unanimously to set a proposed property tax rate of $0.4750 per $100 valuation for the 2026 tax year, with the M&O rate at the no-new-revenue level of $0.3330 and the I&S rate unchanged at $0.1420. The council also approved first readings of ordinances for an accessory dwelling unit at 1309 Hidden Creek Lane and for sanitation rate increases, and ratified several contracts and agreements. All votes were 6-0 with Councilmember Cook absent.

• Set proposed tax rate at $0.4750 per $100 valuation (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ADU specific use permit at 1309 Hidden Creek Lane (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 amendment to Strand Associates on-call engineering agreement (6-0)
• Approved TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool renewal for FY 2026-27 (6-0)
• Approved employee benefit agreements with Baylor Scott & White, Renaissance, Ochs/Securian, and Surency (6-0)
• Ratified $145,538.25 asphalt paving services from Brazos Paving for E. Alamo Street (6-0)
• Approved first reading of sanitation rate tariff increase (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including audit engagement, access control system purchase, and chemical bid (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss proposed budgets for General Government and Public Utilities for FY2026-27.

• Ordinance No. O-26-012 to amend the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget
• FY2026-27 Proposed Budget discussion: General Government
• FY2026-27 Proposed Budget discussion: Public Utilities

The City Council approved Ordinance No. O-26-012 on its second reading, amending the FY2025-26 adopted budget to account for insurance proceeds, higher airport fuel sales, donated fund expenditures, bond transfers, and other items. The vote was 5-0, with two members absent. The council also held a work session to discuss the proposed FY2026-27 budget for general government and public utilities, but took no action on it.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-26-012 (second reading) amending the FY2025-26 adopted budget — passed 5-0.
• Held work session on FY2026-27 proposed budget (General Government and Public Utilities) — no action taken.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the FY2025-26 adopted budget and discuss zoning text amendments regarding multifamily density and landscaping. The body will also review several contracts for City Hall HVAC work and airport infrastructure projects.

• Proposed budget amendment for FY2025-26
• Zoning amendments for multifamily density in R-2 and Downtown Business/Residential Overlay districts
• Award of RFP No. 26-013 for City Hall RTU-5 (HVAC) replacement
• Grant Agreement (2517BRENM) for taxiways, roadways, and stormwater at Brenham Municipal Airport
• RFQ No. 26-011 for engineering and design for the extension of Aviation Way

The City Council approved a $415,800 contract with Har-Con Mechanical to replace the RTU-5 HVAC unit at City Hall, and also approved a $54,552.50 amendment to the engineering agreement with Talex Inc. for the same project. The council approved the FY2025-26 budget amendment, ARPA policies, airport grant resolution, and a $292,000 engineering contract for the Aviation Way extension. It also approved the purchase of radios for Public Utilities for $79,871.36. The council directed staff to continue researching proposed zoning text amendments and bring them back later.

• Approved consent agenda items 6.a–6.c, including minutes and resolutions R-26-020 and R-26-021.
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending FY2025-26 adopted budget.
• Approved amendment to Talex Inc. agreement for HVAC engineering services at $54,552.50.
• Awarded RFP 26-013 for City Hall RTU-5 replacement to Har-Con Mechanical at $415,800.
• Approved Resolution R-26-022 adopting ARPA expenditure policies.
• Approved Resolution R-26-023 for airport grant agreement (2517BRENM).
• Awarded RFQ 26-011 for Aviation Way extension engineering to Strand Associates, Inc. at $292,000.
• Approved purchase of radios for Public Utilities from Motorola Solutions at $79,871.36.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly act upon agreements for water system rehabilitation and improvements. The meeting includes a review of a professional services agreement and a bid award for lift station work.

• Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Raw Water Intake Pumping Station Rehabilitation (Project No. 63C-25C)
• Award of bid for Highway 105 Lift Station Improvements (Project No. 66C-20C)

The City Council approved a construction contract for lift station improvements and an engineering agreement for pumping station rehabilitation. Both measures passed with unanimous support from the present members.

• Approved $2,489,290.00 bid to Doughtie Construction Co., Inc. for Highway 105 Lift Station Improvements (6-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Raw Water Intake Pumping Station Rehabilitation not to exceed $300,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will consider a second-reading ordinance to rezone 5.733 acres at 708 Seelhorst Street from Local Business Mixed Residential and Mixed Residential to Planned Development District. The council will also discuss design options for the US 290 at SH 36 interchange, review second-quarter financial reports, and possibly accept a grant for fire department gas monitors and award a hangar lease. An executive session is planned to discuss hiring a new city manager.

• Second reading of Ordinance O-26-011 to rezone 5.733 acres at 708 Seelhorst Street to Planned Development District
• Discussion of proposed design and aesthetics for the US 290 at SH 36 Interchange Project
• Possible acceptance of a State Homeland Security Program grant for three 5-gas monitors for the Fire Department
• Possible award of RFP 26-010 for a city-owned hangar lease
• Executive session to discuss appointment of a new city manager

City Council approved a zoning change for a 5.733-acre tract on Seelhorst Street to allow for a single-family cluster housing subdivision. The council also awarded a lease for a city-owned airport hangar to Brenham Aero Tech and accepted a state grant for fire department equipment.

• Approved rezoning of 708 Seelhorst Street to Planned Development District for cluster housing (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-26-019 to accept a state grant for three gas monitors for the Fire Department (7-0)
• Awarded RFP No. 26-010 for the city-owned hangar lease at 3101 Aviation Way to Brenham Aero Tech (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 Workshop Meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 5.733 acres at 708 Seelhorst Street from Local Business Mixed Residential (B-1) and Mixed Residential (R-2) to Planned Development District (PD). The consent agenda includes approving $139,394.83 for HVAC units for the animal shelter and two hangar leases at the municipal airport. Other regular session items involve a professional services agreement for a water storage tank project, lift station rehabilitation, pole change-outs, and wastewater treatment plant change orders. The council will also enter executive session to discuss hiring a new city manager.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to rezone 708 Seelhorst Street to Planned Development District (REZONE-26-0003)
• Approve $139,394.83 purchase and installation of three HVAC units for animal shelter from Har-Con Mechanical via TIPS contract
• Professional services agreement with Public Management, Inc. for TWDB WSIG program for Highway 36 South Elevated Storage Tank
• Two ground-space lease agreements for hangar space at Brenham Municipal Airport (Yegua Aviation Properties and James III Investments)
• Award contract for RFP No. 26-009 for bad pole change-outs and Old Chappell Hill Rd. Line Upgrade Project

City Council approved a first-reading ordinance to rezone 5.733 acres at 708 Seelhorst Street to a Planned Development District for a 32-home single-family cluster subdivision. The council modified the ordinance to reduce masonry requirements and remove specific roofing and dumpster location mandates. Other approvals included infrastructure grants and equipment purchases.

• Approved rezoning of 708 Seelhorst Street to Planned Development District for 32 homes (6-0)
• Approved $139,394.83 for three HVAC units for the Animal Shelter (6-0)
• Approved ground-space lease with Yegua Aviation Properties, LLC at Municipal Airport (6-0)
• Approved ground-space lease with James III Investments, LLC at Municipal Airport (6-0)
• Approved $169,500 agreement with Public Management, Inc. for Highway 36 South Elevated Storage Tank grant services (6-0)
• Approved $128,310 proposal from Vortex Services for Henderson Park Lift Station rehabilitation (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and receive presentations on five-year capital plans for utility departments and general fund departments. The Finance and Accounting Departments will also provide an update. No votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Discussion and presentation of 5-year capital plans for utility departments
• Department update from Finance and Accounting
• Discussion and presentation of 5-year capital plans for general fund departments

The council heard presentations on the 5‑year capital plans for the city's utility departments and general‑fund departments, as well as an update on finance and accounting staffing and achievements. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including adding a definition for Data Center uses to the zoning code (Ordinance O-26-008). They will also approve changes to the city water utility rate tariff schedules (Ordinance O-26-009) and a guaranteed pricing agreement with ADP, Inc. In the regular session, council members will discuss a donation from the Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, a proposed ordinance to regulate car washes (Ordinance O-26-010), and a resolution to submit a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board.

• Approve Ordinance No. O-26-008 to add Data Center uses to the zoning code
• Approve Ordinance No. O-26-009 amending the City of Brenham water utility rate tariff schedules
• Approve a Guaranteed Pricing Agreement with ADP, Inc. and authorize the mayor to execute documentation
• Discuss and possibly accept a donation from the Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
• Discuss Ordinance No. O-26-010 to add car wash regulations to the zoning code and International Plumbing Code

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a data center definition, a water rate schedule amendment, and a pricing agreement with ADP, Inc. They also accepted a $35,000 donation from the Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library. Ordinance No. O-26-010, adding car wash requirements and permitting rules, was approved. Resolution No. R-26-018 authorizing a grant application to the Texas Water Development Board was adopted.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (data center definition, water rate amendment, ADP pricing agreement) – unanimous
• Accepted $35,000 donation from Fortnightly Club for Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. O-26-010 adding car wash requirements and permitting rules – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. R-26-018 authorizing TWDB grant application for water storage tank – unanimous

City Council

The Brenham City Council will approve routine consent items, including minutes and a speed‑limit ordinance for Highway 36 South. A public hearing will address proposed amendments to the city code adding car‑wash regulations and defining data center uses with permit requirements. The council will also discuss several contracts and grant‑application authorizations, such as wrecker services and a playground project.

• Approve Ordinance No. O-26-007 establishing new speed limits on Highway 36 South from 290 Feeder Road to city limits
• Approve Resolution No. R-26-016 to submit a Safe Streets for All grant application to the U.S. DOT
• Public hearing on code amendments adding car‑wash requirements and a data‑center definition with specific‑use permits
• Discuss and possibly act upon RFP No. 26-001 for wrecker and towing services
• Discuss professional services agreement with M2L Associates for the Brenham Family Park Playground project

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and grant resolutions. It also approved a first‑reading ordinance adding water‑recycling and permit requirements for car washes, effective July 1 2026. A separate ordinance defining data centers and requiring a specific‑use permit in the Industrial District was likewise approved on first reading. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.a‑7.d (7‑0)
• Approved Car Wash ordinance amendment (first reading, effective July 1 2026) (7‑0)
• Approved Data Center ordinance amendment (first reading) (7‑0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will meet for an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The discussion focuses on the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of a new City Manager.

• Discussion concerning the appointment and employment of a new City Manager

The council called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. It entered executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation and duties of a new city manager under Texas Government Code §551.074. The council adjourned the executive session at 10:31 AM.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the FY2025-26 adopted budget and award a bid for vegetation management services. The body will also discuss the appointment of members to the Brenham Community Projects Fund Board of Directors. Executive sessions are scheduled to discuss a wholesale power agreement and the employment of a new City Manager.

• Bid No. 26-005 for vegetation management services
• Ordinance to amend the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget
• Appointments to the Brenham Community Projects Fund Board of Directors
• Wholesale Power Agreement amendment with the Lower Colorado River Authority
• Appointment and duties of a new City Manager

The Brenham City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 30 special meeting. It awarded a $148,120.02 vegetation management contract to Vegetation Management Services. The council appointed five members to the Brenham Community Projects Fund Board of Directors. It also approved a first‑reading ordinance amending the FY2025-26 adopted budget.

• Approved March 30, 2026 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $148,120.02 vegetation management contract (7-0)
• Approved appointment of BCPF Board members (7-0)
• Approved FY2025-26 budget amendment (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, to discuss the evaluation and interviews of candidates for the City Manager position. The meeting includes an executive session authorized by the Texas Government Code to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session for City Manager candidate interviews
• Discussion regarding City Manager candidate evaluation
• Potential adjournment into executive session for attorney consultation
• Potential adjournment into executive session for real property matters
• Potential adjournment into executive session for economic development negotiations

The Brenham City Council held a special meeting on April 8, 2026, and immediately adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the evaluation and interviews of candidates for the city manager position. No formal decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the council only convened and then adjourned after the executive session.

• Adjourned into executive session to discuss city manager candidate evaluations and interviews (unanimous, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the special meeting after executive session concluded

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of an interim City Manager following the retirement of the current City Manager. The body will also discuss issuing tax revenue certificates of obligation and establishing new speed limits on Highway 36 South.

• Issuance of Combination Tax Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026
• New speed limits on Highway 36 South from 290 Feeder Road to Brenham City Limits
• Purchase of an automatic transfer switch system for Lake Somerville Pump Station for $89,573.84
• Change order of $5,861.00 to Altec Industries, Inc. for a digger derrick truck
• Application for the Downtown Revitalization Program via the Texas Department of Agriculture

The Brenham City Council approved the issuance of up to $14,460,000 in Combination Tax Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, to fund water, sewer, drainage, street, and fire station projects. The council also approved a pole attachment agreement with FiberLight LLC, a change order and final payment for Henderson Park field lighting, a first reading of new speed limits on Highway 36 South, final payment for Hurricane Harvey drainage projects, and a resolution to apply for a downtown revitalization grant. Additionally, the council appointed Megan Mainer as Interim City Manager following an executive session on the City Manager's retirement.

• Approved Ordinance O-26-006 authorizing $14,460,000 in Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Pole Attachment Agreement with FiberLight LLC for fiber optic attachments on utility poles (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 and final payment of $27,172.50 to Techline Sports Lighting LLC for Henderson Park field lighting (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing new speed limits on Highway 36 South (7-0)
• Approved final payment of $511,981.30 to Solid Bridge Construction LLC for Hurricane Harvey drainage projects (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-015 authorizing application for TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization Program grant (7-0)
• Appointed Megan Mainer as Interim City Manager (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and purchases (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters. The discussion focuses on the evaluation and interviews of candidates for the City Manager position.

• Evaluation and interviews of candidates for City Manager

The Brenham City Council met in a special session on March 30, 2026, and immediately adjourned into executive session to discuss and interview candidates for the position of City Manager. No formal decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the only action was the adjournment into and out of executive session.

• Adjourned into executive session at 1:02 p.m. to discuss city manager candidate evaluations and interviews
• Adjourned executive session at 5:52 p.m. with no open-session action taken

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding Texas General Land Office disaster recovery grants and the selection of service providers. The body will also discuss the retirement of City Manager Carolyn Miller and the appointment of a successor.

• Rezoning Timber Oaks Subdivision Section III and IV from B-1 to R-1 (Case No. REZONE-26-001)
• No parking zones on Oak Tree Crossing and W. Alamo St. (Business 290)
• Change Order No. 1 for Brenham Fire Station No. 2 (Collier Construction Company)
• Final payment to Meter Matters LLC for the Water Meter Replacement Project
• Grant applications and provider selection for TxGLO CDBG-DR Local Communities Program

The Brenham City Council approved several consent agenda items, including zoning changes and no-parking zones, and unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 for the Fire Station No. 2 construction, reducing the contract by $124,705 and extending the schedule by 49 days. They also approved Change Order No. 1 and final payment to Meter Matters LLC for the water meter replacement project, totaling $30,030, and accepted the FY 2025 audit. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including zoning change to R-1 at Timber Oaks (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Fire Station No. 2, reducing contract to $6,072,380 and adding 49 days (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 and final payment of $30,030 to Meter Matters LLC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-012 to apply for TxGLO CDBG-DR grant for Hog Branch Creek stabilization (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-013 selecting KSBR, LLC as grant administrator (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-014 selecting Gessner Engineering as engineering provider (7-0)
• Accepted FY 2025 audit from Seidel Schroeder (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading to rezone the Timber Oaks subdivision from B-1 (Local Business/Residential Mixed-Use) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential). The council will also consider a noise variance for the Washington County Courthouse renovation, a professional services agreement for an elevated storage tank project, a park improvement MOU, and two no-parking zone ordinances.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone Timber Oaks Lots 1A-8, Block 1; Lots 1-16, Block 2 (Section III); and Lots 1-5 (Section IV) from B-1 to R-1 (Case REZONE-26-001)
• Noise variance request from Washington County for courthouse renovation construction
• Professional services agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering on Highway 36 South Elevated Storage Tank (Project 63C-24C)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Gen 4 Family Fund for park improvements honoring William Harvey 'Bill' Betts, Jr.
• First readings for no-parking zones on Oak Tree Crossing and W. Alamo St. (Business 290)

The Brenham City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance rezoning the Timber Oaks Subdivision from B-1 to R-1, following a public hearing with no citizen comments. The council also tabled a noise variance request from Washington County for courthouse construction, pending resident notification. Other actions included approving a $375,000 engineering agreement for a new elevated storage tank, a park improvement MOU with the Gen 4 Family Fund, two no-parking zones, and a hot mix asphalt bid.

• Approved first reading of Timber Oaks rezoning from B-1 to R-1 (7-0)
• Tabled Washington County noise variance request for courthouse construction (7-0)
• Approved $375,000 engineering services agreement with Strand Associates for Highway 36 South Elevated Storage Tank (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Gen 4 Family Fund for park improvements in honor of Bill Betts Jr. (7-0)
• Approved first reading of no-parking zone on Oak Tree Crossing (7-0)
• Approved first reading of no-parking zone on W. Alamo St. (7-0)
• Awarded Bid No. 26-006 for Type 'D' Hot Mix Asphalt to Waller County Asphalt (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will consider approving an accessory dwelling unit permit, purchasing a new Chevrolet Tahoe for Animal Services, and discussing economic development agreements and a strategic plan. The meeting also includes a work session on administrative services and an executive session regarding the City Manager's retirement.

• Approve ADU permit at 1307 Hidden Creek Lane
• Purchase Tahoe for Animal Services for $58,020.50
• Discuss Chapter 380 agreements for life safety grants
• Discuss 3-year economic development strategic plan
• Executive session on City Manager retirement

The Brenham City Council approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Rachael Beseda for a $47,102.50 Life Safety Grant to redevelop 216 W. Alamo Street into a sports bar and grill. The council also approved a $57,500 grant to Century Property Holdings for egress stairs at 114 E. Alamo Street, adopted a three-year economic development strategic plan, and awarded a lime supply contract. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilmember LaRoche absent.

• Approved $47,102.50 Life Safety Grant for 216 W. Alamo Street (6-0)
• Approved $57,500 Life Safety Grant for 114 E. Alamo Street (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-26-010 adopting Three-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan (6-0)
• Awarded Bid 26-004 for lime to Lhoist North America at $336.79/ton (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-007 revising GLO contract for drainage projects (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-011 for equipment lease-purchase with Cadence Equipment Finance (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ADU specific use permit and vehicle purchase (6-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Brenham City Council with only one substantive item: an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the retirement of the current city manager, the transition process, and the appointment, evaluation, and duties of a new city manager. No votes or public action are scheduled on the posted agenda.

• Executive session on personnel matters concerning city manager retirement and transition to a new city manager

The Brenham City Council held a special meeting on February 9, 2026, and immediately adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the retirement of the City Manager, the potential role of the retiring manager in facilitating a transition, and the appointment and duties of a new City Manager. No formal decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session.

• Adjourned into executive session to discuss city manager retirement and transition (unanimous, no vote recorded)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a special meeting for a work session. The body will discuss and receive a presentation on Special Utility Districts, including Public Improvement Districts and Municipal Utility Districts.

• Discussion and presentation on Special Utility Districts, Public Improvement Districts, and Municipal Utility Districts

The Brenham City Council held a work session to discuss special utility districts (SUDs), including public improvement districts (PIDs) and municipal utility districts (MUDs), as potential financing tools for development. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• No formal action taken; presentation on special utility districts received

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1307 Hidden Creek Lane. The body will also discuss various infrastructure contracts, park improvements, and grant applications.

• Payment of $137,067.11 to Blackmon Mooring for construction services at 506 South Austin Street
• Public hearing for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 1307 Hidden Creek Lane
• Bid award for Brenham Family Park Phase I improvements
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for the BRINC Drone As A First Responder program
• Grant applications for Project Safe Neighborhoods and Rifle-Resistant Body Armor

The council approved a $4,136,965 bid to MBC Management for Brenham Family Park Phase I improvements, including a trail, pond, and parking. It also approved a first-reading ordinance for an accessory dwelling unit at 1307 Hidden Creek Lane, and several utility and public safety agreements. All votes were unanimous except the Strand Associates interchange agreement, which passed 5-2.

• Approved $4,136,965 bid to MBC Management for Brenham Family Park Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance granting Specific Use Permit for ADU at 1307 Hidden Creek Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $1,260,000 professional services agreement with Strand Associates for US 290-SH 36 utility relocations (5-2)
• Approved Resolution R-26-008 expressing intent to reimburse utility project costs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-26-009 for interfund loan from Electric Fund to other utility funds (unanimous)
• Approved $305,000 professional services agreement with Strand Associates for KC Lift Station and Force Main Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved one-year no-cost trial contract with Motorola Solutions for Drone as First Responder program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, and grant applications (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several equipment purchases and financing agreements. The body will also discuss the 'Ice Cream Capital of Texas' branding and the bylaws for the Main Street Advisory Board.

• Equipment financing for a street sweeper with Cadence Equipment Finance for $369,340.00
• Cybersecurity software renewal with CDW Government LLC for $80,129.64
• Public safety equipment purchase from Feniex Industries for $52,828.00
• Resolution No. R-26-002 regarding the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026
• Executive session to discuss real property for City of Brenham Electric Department improvements

The Brenham City Council approved Resolution R-26-002, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue up to $14,460,000 in Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, for water system improvements, drainage projects, and general government capital purchases. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $80,129.64 cybersecurity software renewal, $52,828 in public safety equipment, and a $369,340 street sweeper financing. Additionally, the council approved Resolution R-26-003, adopting updated bylaws for the Main Street Advisory Board. The meeting included a presentation on the Ice Cream Capital of Texas logo and brand guide, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved Resolution R-26-002 authorizing notice of intent to issue up to $14,460,000 in Certificates of Obligation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $80,129.64 cybersecurity software renewal with CDW Government LLC (7-0)
• Approved $52,828.00 purchase of public safety equipment from Feniex Industries (7-0)
• Approved $369,340.00 street sweeper financing with Cadence Equipment Finance at 5.75% interest (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-003 adopting Main Street Advisory Board bylaws (7-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider a tax phase-in agreement for a property at 207/209 Main Street, and discuss a similar incentive for a property at 2602 Longwood Drive. They will also consider a proposal for a long-term fiber study and a change order for a groundwater supply project. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, a tax phase-in zone creation, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone No. 55 for CGG Services at 2602 Longwood Drive
• Resolution adopting a commercial tax phase-in agreement with Brenham Main Street Holdings, LLC for 207/209 Main Street
• Proposal from EMPACT Engineering, LLC for a long-term fiber study
• Change Order No. 2 for the Groundwater Supply - Phase 1 project with Hydro Resources-Mid Continent, Inc.
• Consent item: purchase of public safety equipment from Silsbee Ford for $62,288.01

The Brenham City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to deny a commercial tax phase-in incentive for CGG Services (U.S.) Inc.'s proposed $100 million data center at 2602 Longwood Drive, despite a public hearing and presentation. The council also approved a $2 million tax phase-in agreement for Brenham Main Street Holdings, LLC to renovate 207/209 Main Street, and approved a $62,410 change order for the Groundwater Supply Phase 1 project. All consent agenda items, including the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 54, were approved unanimously.

• Denied tax phase-in for CGG Services (Viridien) data center at 2602 Longwood Drive (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-26-001 tax phase-in agreement with Brenham Main Street Holdings, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Groundwater Supply Phase 1, increasing contract to $1,931,608 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Reinvestment Zone No. 54 for 207/209 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved $62,288.01 purchase of public safety equipment from Silsbee Ford (consent)
• Approved $10,987.10 for five Axon data integration software licenses (consent)
• Approved $40,521.96 city portion of appraisal district surplus retention (consent)
• No action taken on EMPACT Engineering fiber study proposal