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Bridge CityTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
9,549
Per-capita income
$43,349
Median home value
$195,600
Bachelor's or higher
29%
Typical home value $207,887 +1.3% yr/yr · +2.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Who’s on the City Council

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$10.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$11.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$5.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$5.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,236 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20253 housing units ($1.4M)

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council

Council to approve COVID‑19 hazard mitigation grant

The Bridge City City Council will consider three resolutions: one to authorize an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, one to adopt residential homestead exemptions for the 2026 tax year, and one to accept federal and state funding under the DR‑4485 COVID‑19 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, authorizing the mayor to execute the necessary documents. The council will also discuss approval of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes, the June 2026 bills list, a waiver of permit fees for the Bridge City Independent School District Fine Arts Building, and a discussion of the 2026 Red, White, and You Festival.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , JU LY 21 , 202 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council C hamber 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 6 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor 7. RESOLUTIONS (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2026 - 11(R) a uthorizing execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (b) C onsideration and possible action to approve Resolution No. 202 6 - 12 (R) adopting the City of Bridge City residential homestead exemptions for the 202 6 tax year Page 2 of 2 City Council Mee …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council

Council to consider a $266,921 contract for Shadowdale roadway rehabilitation

The Bridge City Council will consider several items, including approving the June 2 meeting minutes and the May bills list, appointing a Board of Adjustment member, and awarding a $266,921 contract to Texas Materials for Shadowdale roadway rehabilitation. The council will also review a change order for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (TDA CDBG Project No. CDV23-0181) and a lease agreement with the Bridge City Little League. Additionally, the council will confirm the appointment of a council member to fill a vacancy and conduct a swearing‑in ceremony for the appointed member.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , JUNE 16 , 202 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council C hamber 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PROCLAMATION (a) Proclamation declaring the “100 th Anniversary of United Way of Orange County” 6 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 7 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor Page 2 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda June 16 , 202 6 8 . RESOLUTION (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution No. 202 6 - 10 (R) confirming the appointment of appointed Council Member to fill the vacancy on Council, Place 1 9 . CONDUCT SWEAR …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider $266,921 road rehab contract for Shadowdale

The Bridge City Council will consider and possibly act on several items, including a $266,921 contract with Texas Materials to rehabilitate the Shadowdale roadway. The council will also review a Change Order for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (TDA CDBG Project No. CDV23-0181) and a lease agreement with the Bridge City Little League. Additional actions include appointing a Board of Adjustment member and alternates, confirming a council vacancy appointment, and approving meeting minutes and the May bills list.

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✓ Decided: Council confirms Mike Reed to Place 1, awards $266,921 road contract

The Bridge City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Mike Reed to fill the vacant Council Place 1 seat and administered his oath of office. It also approved a $266,921 contract with Texas Materials for Shadowdale roadway rehabilitation, a change order for the sanitary sewer project, a lease with Bridge City Little League, and appointments to the Board of Adjustment. The agenda was amended to include a comprehensive plan presentation, and the council approved the May 2026 bills list and June 2 minutes.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , JUNE 16 , 202 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council C hamber 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PROCLAMATION (a) Proclamation declaring the “100 th Anniversary of United Way of Orange County” 6 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 7 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor Page 2 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda June 16 , 202 6 8 . RESOLUTION (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution No. 202 6 - 10 (R) confirming the appointment of appointed Council Member to fill the vacancy on Council, Place 1 9 . CONDUCT SWEAR …
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VACANT AARON ROCCAFORTE PATTY COLLINS Council Member, Place 1 Mayor Council Member, Place 4 GINA MANNINO eA) CHRIS BOULEY Council Member, Place 2 v7] \ Mayor Pro-Tem /Council Member, Place 5 BRYANT CHAMPAGNE BRIDGE CITY SHERBY DIXON Council Member, Place 3 Council Member, Place 6 City COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF BRIDGE CITY June 16, 2026 The City Council of Bridge City met in a meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the City Hall of Bridge City, 260 Rachal, Bridge City, Texas. a; CALL TO ORDER Mayor Aaron Roccaforte called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Aaron Roccaforte Council Member Mike Reed Council Member Gina Mannino Council Member Bryant Champagne Council Member Patty Collins Council Member Chris Bouley Council Member Sherby Dixon CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bart Bartkowiak City Secretary Jeanie McDowell City Attorney Paul Fukuda Police Chief Tod McDowell Finance Director Candace Plessala Public Works Director Mike Lund Utility Superintendent Mike Die Judge Steve Brinson 2. INVOCATION Following the invocation given by Council Member Bryant Champagne. 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG Mayor Roccaforte led in the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag and to the State of Texas flag. At the conclusion of the pledges, Mayor Roccaforte thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro-Tem Bouley made a motion to a …
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
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motion to amend the agenda to include a presentation of the comprehensive plan, seconded by Council Member Collins. With changes, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-10(R) confirming the appointment of appointed Council Member to fill the vacancy on Council, Place 1, seconded by Council Member Champagne. With no further…
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Bouley. With no further discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
7 yea · 1 absent
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Reed yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · None. (b) Consideration absent · Dixon. Noes yea
motion to appoint David Rutledge as a Board Member to the Board of Adjustments, seconded by Council Member Champagne. t With no further discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
7 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Reed yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to award a contract to Texas Materials in the amount of $266,921 for rehabilitation of the roadway for Shadowdale, seconded by Council Member Dixon. With no further discussion, Mayor…
7 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Reed yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project TDA CDBG Project No. CDV23-0181, seconded by Council Member Mannino. With no further discussion, Mayor Roccaforte…
7 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Reed yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to enter into a lease agreement with the Bridge City Little League, seconded by Council Member Dixon. With no further discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
7 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Reed yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
Tue Jun 2, 2026

City Council

Council to consider contracts for disaster recovery and monitoring services

The Bridge City Council will review and possibly approve several items, including the minutes from the May 5 meeting and the April bills list. The council will consider a recommendation to award LJA Engineering for engineering services under the Transportation Alternative Grant Program. Discussion and possible action will focus on approving contracts for Disaster Recovery Services (RFP 26001) and Disaster Monitoring Services (RFP 26002) as recommended by the committee. A workshop will discuss creating a committee for the Bridge City GLO Comprehensive Plan, and the council may enter a closed executive session to address a personnel vacancy for Place 1.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Mike Reed to fill Place 1 vacancy

The Bridge City Council approved several routine items, including an ordinance amending the purchasing policy, resolutions updating TexPool and TexStar representatives and the investment policy, and a TxCDBG contract amendment for street improvements. It also approved the April bills list, awarded engineering and disaster recovery/monitoring contracts, and appointed Mike Reed to fill the vacant Council Place 1 seat (4-2).

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , JUNE 16 , 202 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council C hamber 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PROCLAMATION 6 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 7 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor 8 . RESOLUTION 10 . ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION Page 2 of 3 City Council Meeting Agenda June 2, 202 6 (a) Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of May 5 , 2026 City Council Regular Meeting ( b ) Consideration and possible action to approve the Bills List for the month of April 2026 (c) Consideration and …
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VACANT AARON ROCCAFORTE PATTY COLLINS Council Member, Place 1 Council Member, Place 4 GINA MANNINO CHRIS BOULEY Council Member, Place 2 Mayor Pro-Tem /Council Member, Place 5 BRYANT CHAMPAGNE SHERBY DIXON Council Member, Place 3 Council Member, Place 6 City COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF BRIDGE CITY June 2, 2026 The City Council of Bridge City met in a meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the City Hall of Bridge City, 260 Rachal, Bridge City, Texas. 4; CALL TO ORDER Mayor Aaron Roccaforte called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Aaron Roccaforte Council Member Gina Mannino Council Member Bryant Champagne Council Member Patty Collins Council Member Chris Bouley Council Member Sherby Dixon CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bart Bartkowiak City Secretary Jeanie McDowell City Attorney Paul Fukuda Captain Richard Teague filling in for Chief McDowell Finance Director Candace Plessala Public Works Director Mike Lund Utility Superintendent Mike Die 2. INVOCATION Following the invocation given by Council Member Gina Mannino. 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG Mayor Roccaforte led in the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag and to the State of Texas flag. At the conclusion of the pledges, Mayor Roccaforte thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Council Member Dixon made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member C …
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motion to appoint Mike Reed to fill the vacancy of City Council, Place 1, seconded by Council Member Mannino. With no further discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
4 yea · 2 nay
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Collins yea · Champagne nay · Dixon nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 19, 2026

City Council

May 19, 2026 City Council meeting cancelled

The City Council meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M E E TI NG A GENDA CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY, MAY 19 , 20 2 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 THE MAY 19 , 20 2 6 MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIDGE CITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, J U NE 2 , 20 2 6 AGENDA POSTING CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned authority, do he reby certify that the Cancellation Notice of the May 19 , 20 2 6 and City Council Meeting was posted on the City of Bridge City Bulletin Board locate d at City Hall, 260 Rachal, at 7 : 30 a .m. on Tuesday , May 19 , 20 2 6 . /s/Jeanie McDowell ________ JEANIE MCDOWELL , CITY SECR ETARY
Tue May 5, 2026

City Council

Bridge City Council to seat new members and appoint leadership

The City Council will conduct ceremonies to seat the Mayor and Council Members for Places 2, 4, and 6. The body will also discuss several leadership appointments and two service contracts.

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✓ Decided: New mayor and council sworn in; sanitation contract with Republic approved

The Bridge City Council held its May 5, 2026 meeting, during which newly elected Mayor Aaron Roccaforte and council members were sworn in, and outgoing Mayor David Rutledge was recognized. The council approved the April 21, 2026 minutes, appointed Chris Bouley as Mayor Pro-Tem, and made several liaison appointments. It also authorized the City Manager to sign the Southeast Texas Alerting Network agreement and approved a municipal sanitation contract with Republic Service of Beaumont.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , MAY 5 , 202 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council C hambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5 . CONDUCT CEREMONIES FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS (EL REALIZO DE CEREMONIAS A LOS MIEMBROS DEL CONCILIO) (a) Presentation of Certificate of Election to the Mayor and Council Members - Places 2 , 4 , and 6 ( Entrega de Acta de Elección al Alcalde y Concejales - Puestos 2, 4 y 6 ) (b) Oaths of office: ( Juramentos de cargo: Mayor Alcalde Council Member, Place 2 Concejal, Lugar 2 Council Member, Place 4 Concejal, Lugar 4 Council Member, Place 6 Concejal, Lugar 6) (c) Newly elected officers seated on Council (Oficiales recién elegidos asentados en el Concilio) (d) Recognition of o utgoing Council Members ( Reconocimiento de Miembros del Concilio salientes ) Page 2 of 3 City Council Meeting Agenda May 5 , 202 6 6 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of …
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VACANT ** AARON ROCCAFORTE PATTY COLLINS Council Member, Place 1 Mayor *Mayor Pro-Tem/Council Member, Place 4 GINA MANNINO CHRIS BOULEY Council Member, Place 2 **Mayor Pro-Tem /Council Member, Place 5 BRYANT CHAMPAGNE BRIDGE CITY SHERBY DIXON Council Member, Place 3 Council Member, Place 6 *OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER* **CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT** City CoUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF BRIDGE CITY May 5, 2026 The City Council of Bridge City met in a meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the City Hall of Bridge City, 260 Rachal, Bridge City, Texas. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor David Rutledge called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor David Rutledge (Outgoing) Mayor Aaron Roccaforte (Incoming) Council Member Aaron Roccaforte (Outgoing) Council Member Gina Mannino Council Member Bryant Champagne Council Member Patty Collins Council Member Chris Bouley Council Member Sherby Dixon CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bart Bartkowiak City Secretary Jeanie McDowell City Attorney Paul Fukuda Personnel/Purchasing Director Kim Tucker Chief Tod McDowell Finance Director Candace Plessala Public Works Director Mike Lund Utility Superintendent Mike Die 2. INVOCATION Following the invocation given by City Attorney Paul Fukuda. 3. PLEDGE TO THE UN TED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG Mayor Rutledge ted in th Texas flag. At the conclusi the meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF THE pledge of allegiance to the United States fla …
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motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Council Member Dixon. With no changes, discussio| MOTION CARRIED
4 yea
Rutledge yea · I Champagne yea · Collins yea · Di yea
motion to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting, seconded by Council Member Champagne. With no further discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Collins yea · Council! Members Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Bouley yea · Dixon yea
motion to appoint Council Member Chris Bouley, Place 5 as Mayor Pro-Tem; seconded by Council Member Mannino. With no other nomination or discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Collins yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Bouley yea · Dixon yea
motion to appoint Council Member Sherby Dixon, Place 6 as the City Council Liaison to the City Planning and Zoning Commission, seconded by Council Member Mannino. With no other nomination or…
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to appoint Council Member Gina Mannino, Place 2 as the City Council representative to the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, seconded by Council Member Collins. With no other…
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to appoint Mayor Aaron Roccaforte as the City Council Liaison to the Fire Department’ s Pension Committee, seconded by Council Member Champagne. With no other nomination or discussion, Mayor…
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to appoint Council Member Bryant Champagne, Place 3 as the City Council Liaison to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, seconded by Council Member Dixon. With no other nomination MOTION…
3 yea
Roccaforte yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement to Participate in the Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN), seconded by Council Member Champagne. With no other discussion, Nv MOTION…
3 yea
Roccaforte yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
motion to approve a municipal contract for sanitation service with Republic Service of Beaumont, seconded by Council Member Collins. With no other discussion, Mayor Roccaforte called for a vote…
6 yea
Roccaforte yea · Pro-Tem Bouley yea · Mannino yea · Champagne yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea
Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

Bridge City Council to approve March bills and appoint P&Z commissioner

The Bridge City Council will consider approving the minutes from its April 7 meeting and the city's March 2026 bills. The council also plans to appoint a Planning and Zoning Commission member to fill an unexpired term.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , APRIL 21 , 202 6 6 :00 PM City Hall Council C hambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5. PROCLAMATION (a) Proclamation declaring May 3 – 9 , 2026 as " M unicipal Clerk Week " in the City of Bridge City 6 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 7 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor Page 2 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda April 21 , 2026 8 . ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ( a ) Consideration and possible action to approve the April 7 , 202 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (b) Consideration and pos …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council

Bridge City Council to appoint and swear in new Municipal Judge

The City Council will consider the appointment and swearing-in of Stephen T. Brinson, Sr. as Municipal Judge. The body will also discuss grants from the General Land Office and a procurement agreement with Orange County.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , APRIL 7 , 202 6 6 :00 PM City Hall Council C hambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 6 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor 7. RESOLUTION (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 202 6 - 0 3 authorizing signatories for documents pertaining to the General Land Office Resil ient Communities Program Grant Page 2 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda April 7 , 2026 (b) Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2026 - 0 4 reaffirming civil rights policies related to the General …
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Tue Mar 31, 2026

City Council

Bridge City Council to consider Municipal Court Judge appointment

The City Council will meet to discuss the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge. The session includes a closed executive session to interview candidates and evaluate results. The council will also consider an amendment to the city's personnel policy.

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C ITY C OUNCIL S PECIAL M EETI NG EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY OF BRIDGE CITY Monday , March 31 , 20 2 6 5 : 0 0 P M City Hall Council Chambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGES TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. A PPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5. ORDINANCE (a) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 202 6 - 07 amending several sections of the City of Bridge City’s Personnel Policy EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTION: (a) Section 551.074 . Personnel Matters – to continue to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the Municipal Court Judge including interviewing candidates and discussing interview results 7. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION (a) Consideration and p ossible discussion and/or action regarding possible candidates for appointment to Municipal Court Judge 8 . ADJOURN AGENDA POSTING CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned authority, do he reby certify that the March 31 , 202 6 Agenda of items to be considered by the City Council of Bridge City was posted on the City of Bridge City Bulletin Board located at City Hall, 260 Rachal, at 3:30 p .m. on Tues day , March 2 4 , 20 2 6 …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 224 Cherry Lane and suspending CenterPoint Energy GRIP adjustment

The Bridge City Council will discuss two ordinances: one to suspend CenterPoint Energy's 2026 Annual GRIP Adjustment, and another to rezone property at 224 Cherry Lane from single‑family (R‑1) to low‑density residential (R‑2). The meeting also includes approval of the March 3, 2026 minutes, a proclamation naming March 2026 American Red Cross Month, and a closed session to consider candidates for the Municipal Court Judge position.

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TY IL C I C OUNC M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION TUESDAY, MARCH 17 , 2026 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5. PROCLAMATION (a) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as " American Red Cross Month " in the City of Bridge City 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowedby Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 7. REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor Page 2 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda March 17 , 2026 8. ORDINANCE (a) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 20 26 - 0 5 suspending CenterPoint Energy's 20 26 Annual GRIP (Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program) Adjustment (b) Co nsideration and possible …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider $120,000 HOT TAX application and sign updates

The Bridge City Council will discuss updates to sign ordinances and the City Manager's employment agreement. The body is also considering contracts for home elevations and a funding request for a local event.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 17 , 202 6 6 :00 PM City Hall Council C hambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 6 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor 7. ORDINANCE (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 202 6 - 03 amending the Code of Ordinances relating to removing political sign s in S ection 14 and adding electronic messaging boards ; and providing a severability clause Page 2 of 3 City Council Meeting Agenda F ebruary 17 , 2026 8. RESO LUTION ( a) Consideration and possible action to app …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026

City Council

Bridge City council to discuss utility participation and zoning request

The Bridge City City Council will consider approving an ordinance for municipal participation in Entergy Texas regulatory proceedings and will discuss approving meeting minutes. The council will also consider a joint public hearing on a proposed zone change for a residential property on Cherry Lane.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 3 , 202 6 6 :00 PM City Hall Council C hambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 6 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor 7. ORDINANCE (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 202 6 - 0 2 authorizing municipal participation in regulatory proceedings of ETI (Entergy Texas Inc.) at the Public Utility Commission of Texas in 202 6 Page 2 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda January 20, 2026 8 . ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ( a ) Consideration and possible action to appro …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider ordering General Election for May 2, 2026

The City Council will consider an ordinance to set the date for the General Election and a contract with the Orange County Elections Administrator to conduct it. The body will also review the annual audit for the year ending September 30, 2025.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M EETING CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY , JANUARY 20 , 202 6 6 :00 PM City Hall Council C hambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FLAG 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5 . CITIZEN COMMENTS At this time comments will be taken from citizens on subject matters not on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker as adopted in the City of Bridge City Council Decorum and Procedures Policy. As noted in the Texas Open Meetings Act no deliberation of or decision about a subject not included on the current meeting notice shall be allowed by Council. Your comments are appreciated and will be forwarded to staff. 6 . REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM: (a) City Manager (b) City Council (c) City Staff (d) Mayor 7. ORDINANCE (a) Consideration and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 202 6 - 0 1 ordering the City of Bridge City ’s General Election to be held on Saturday, May 2 , 202 6 (La Consideración y la posibilidad de acción para Ordenanza No 202 6 - 0 1 ordenando la Elección General en la Ciudad de Bridge City que tendrá cabo el sábado, el 2 de mayo del 202 6 ) Page 2 of 3 City Counci …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026

City Council

Bridge City Council meeting for January 6, 2026, is cancelled

The City Council session scheduled for January 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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C ITY C OUNCIL M E E TI NG A GENDA CITY OF BRIDGE CITY TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 , 20 2 6 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 260 Rachal Bridge City TX 77611 THE JANUARY 6 , 20 2 6 SESSION S OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIDGE CITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED THE NEXT REGULAR SESSION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 , 20 2 6 AGENDA POSTING CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned authority, do he reby certify that the Cancellation Notice of the January 6 , 20 2 6 and City Council Meeting was posted on the City of Bridge City Bulletin Board locate d at City Hall, 260 Rachal, at 8 : 15 a .m. on Tuesday , December 3 0 , 20 2 5 . /s/Jeanie McDowell ________ JEANIE MCDOWELL , CITY SECR ETARY
🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,333 (19,068 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,113/mo (29 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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362
Recorded votes
$10.9M
Annual budget
$5.0M
Debt outstanding
3
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$10.9M
Spending$11.8M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$5.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.46×
Debt-load index46 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.468
All kids
0.433
Black kids
0.318

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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