Bridge City, TX
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Bridge CityTX averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$195,600 Typical home value $207,887 +1.3% yr/yr · +2.3% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (3)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- David Rutledge — Mayor
- Sherby Dixon — Councilmember
- Terri Gauthier — Mayor Pro Tem
Municipal budget
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
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.
- Resolution No. 2026‑11(R): authorize execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
- Resolution No. 2026‑12(R): adopt residential homestead exemptions for the 2026 tax year
- Resolution No. 2026‑13(R): accept funding from FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management under DR‑4485 COVID‑19 Hazard Mitigation Grant and authorize the mayor to execute documents
- Waive permit fees for the Bridge City Independent School District Fine Arts Building
- 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
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2
of
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City Council Mee …
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.
- Award contract to Texas Materials for $266,921 to rehabilitate Shadowdale roadway
- Approve Change Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project TDA CDBG Project No. CDV23-0181
- Approve lease agreement with Bridge City Little League
- Confirm appointment of council member to fill vacancy for Council Place 1 (Resolution No. 2026-10)
- Appoint a Board of Adjustment member and alternate members
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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 …
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.
- Contract award to Texas Materials for $266,921 to rehabilitate the Shadowdale roadway
- Change Order No. 1 for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (TDA CDBG Project No. CDV23-0181)
- Lease agreement with Bridge City Little League
- Appointment of a Board of Adjustment member and alternate members
- Resolution No. 2026-10 confirming appointment of Council Member, Place 1
budgetinfrastructurecontractscity-councilpublic-worksappointments
✓ 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.
- Confirmed appointment of Mike Reed to Council Place 1 (unanimous)
- Awarded $266,921 contract to Texas Materials for Shadowdale roadway rehabilitation (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with Bridge City Little League (unanimous)
- Appointed David Rutledge to Board of Adjustment and Robby Hebert as alternate (unanimous)
- Approved May 2026 bills list (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Amended agenda to include comprehensive plan presentation (unanimous)
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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 …
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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.
- Approve minutes of May 5, 2026 City Council meeting
- Approve Bills List for April 2026
- Recommend award to LJA Engineering for Transportation Alternative Grant Program
- Approve contract for Disaster Recovery Services (County RFP 26001)
- Approve contract for Disaster Monitoring Services (County RFP 26002)
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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).
- Approved Ordinance 2026-08 amending purchasing policy (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-06(R) amending TexPool representatives (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-07(R) amending TexStar representatives (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-08(R) amending investment policy (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-09(R) requesting TxCDBG contract amendment for street improvements (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 bills list (unanimous)
- Awarded LIA Engineering for Transportation Alternative Grant Program services (unanimous)
- Appointed Mike Reed to fill Council Place 1 vacancy (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 …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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.
- Oaths of office and seating of Mayor and Council Members (Places 2, 4, and 6)
- Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
- Appointment of Council Liaisons for Planning and Zoning, Fire Department Pension, Animal Shelter, and Library boards
- Agreement to participate in the Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN)
- Municipal contract for sanitation service with Republic Services of Beaumont
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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.
- Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Appointed Chris Bouley as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
- Appointed Sherby Dixon as liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Gina Mannino to Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Aaron Roccaforte as liaison to Fire Department Pension Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Bryant Champagne as liaison to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Patty Collins as liaison to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Southeast Texas Alerting Network agreement (unanimous)
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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
)
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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 …
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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.
- Approval of April 7, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
- Approval of March 2026 City bills
- Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission
city-councilappointmentsbudgetp-z-commissionpublic-meeting
📄 From the agenda
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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 …
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.
- Appointment and swearing-in of Stephen T. Brinson, Sr. as Municipal Judge
- Ordinance No. 2026-03 regarding General Land Office Resilient Communities Program Grant signatories
- Resolution No. 2026-04 reaffirming civil rights policies for the Resilient Communities Program Grant
- Contract for grant administration services with Gary R. Traylor & Associates, Inc. (Contract No. 23-160-122-F366)
- Interlocal Agreement for Joint Procurement of Goods and Services with Orange County
appointmentsgrantsinterlocal-agreementmunicipal-courtadministration
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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 …
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.
- Ordinance No. 2026-07 to amend sections of the City of Bridge City’s Personnel Policy
- Appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the Municipal Court Judge
personnel-policymunicipal-courtappointmentsordinances
📄 From the agenda
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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 …
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.
- Ordinance No. 2026‑05 to suspend CenterPoint Energy's 2026 Annual GRIP Adjustment
- Ordinance No. 2026‑06 to rezone 224 Cherry Lane Lot 33 River Oaks from R‑1 to R‑2
- Approval of the March 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
- Proclamation declaring March 2026 as "American Red Cross Month" in Bridge City
- Closed executive session to deliberate candidates for Municipal Court Judge
zoningenergycourt-appointmentsproclamationscouncil
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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 …
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.
- HOT TAX application from Community Leaders Forum for $120,000
- Ordinance No. 2026-03 regarding political signs and electronic messaging boards
- Resolution No. 2026-01(R) for engineering services under the 2022 FMA Elevations program
- Resolution No. 2026-02(R) for contractors to elevate approximately 6 homes
- 2025 Racial Profiling Report presentation by Police Chief Tod McDowell
zoningbudgethousingpublic-safetycontracts
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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 …
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.
- Ordinance 2026-02: Municipal participation in Entergy Texas regulatory proceedings
- Approval of January 20, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
- Joint Public Hearing on zone change from R-1 to R-2 at 224 Cherry Lane
city-councilutilitieszoningpublic-hearingentergyresidential
📄 From the agenda
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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 …
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.
- Ordinance No. 2026-01 to hold General Election on May 2, 2026
- Joint Election Agreement Services Contract with LaDonna Alford, Orange County Elections Administrator
- Annual Audit for the year ending September 30, 2025 prepared by Keri Michutka, C.P.A.
- Bills list for November 2025 and December 2025
- Executive session regarding City Manager performance objectives and duties
electionsauditfinancepersonnel
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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 …
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.
city-councilmeeting-cancellation
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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
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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)
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The money — in
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Revenue$10.9M
Spending$11.8M
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Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$5.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.46×
Debt-load index46 / 100
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