Brownwood, TX

City Council Agenda

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 2410 Vincent Street. The owner seeks to build a carport extending 6 feet into the required 6-foot side yard setback, and will also add gutters. After the hearing, the board may vote on the request.

• Public hearing for variance VAR 20-26 at 2410 Vincent Street
• Request to reduce side yard setback from 6 ft to 0 ft for carport
• Board may take action after hearing

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.7175 per $100 valuation, which would increase total tax revenues by 3.50%. The council will also consider several contracts, including pool repairs, chemical purchases, brush grinding services, and asbestos remediation, as well as zoning changes and an annexation petition.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026/27 budget and tax rate increase (3.50% revenue increase, $0.7175 per $100)
• Authorize $38,000 for Wiggins pool leak repairs (Landmark Aquatic)
• Award bid to PVS DX, Inc. for chlorine and sulfur dioxide chemicals (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Award bid to GWG Wood Group for brush grinding services ($106,368)
• Approve $38,800 asbestos remediation proposal from AAR Inc. at Bennie Houston Recreation Center

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council is holding a special called meeting with public hearings on the proposed FY 2026/27 budget and a proposed tax rate increase of 3.50% to $0.7175 per $100 value. After the hearings, the Council may adopt the budget on first reading and will announce dates for formal tax rate adoption. The Council will also discuss possible ordinance updates related to Parks, Downtown, and rights-of-way.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026/27 budget; possible first reading adoption
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.7175 per $100 value, a 3.50% increase over current rate
• Taxpayer impact statement shows median homestead tax bill rising from $1,037 (no-new-revenue) to $1,098 (proposed)
• Tax rate ordinance adoption dates announced: Sept 1 and Sept 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
• Workshop discussion on possible ordinance updates for Parks, Downtown, and rights-of-way

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if the property at 1817 Avenue H is a nuisance or violates city ordinances. The Commission may issue an enforcement order for abatement, demolition, or civil penalties.

• Public hearing regarding property and structure at 1817 Avenue H

Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD)

The Brownwood Municipal Development District Board will consider approval of its proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, along with changes to the P.A.V.E. and BIIP programs. The board will also review monthly financial reports and may enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives for industrial projects.

• Proposed BMDD Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Changes to the BIIP program
• P.A.V.E. program presentation and possible approval
• Closed session on possible incentive for industrial project at light industrial park
• Review of July 2026 income statement and investment report

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes, financial reports, and a presentation from Morgan Stanley on the 2nd Quarter 2026 portfolio performance, with possible rebalancing. They will also discuss future agenda items and a disability benefit. The meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in City Hall.

• Consider minutes for previous meeting
• Consider financial and reconciliation reports
• Morgan Stanley Q2 2026 performance portfolio review and possible rebalance (presented by Scott Owens via Zoom)
• Discussion of disability benefit

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold public hearings and consider first-reading ordinances to rezone three properties to C-1 Local Business District, set dates for FY 2026/2027 tax rate and budget hearings, and consider a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, claims, and reports, plus a possible executive session on purchasing 215 Center Avenue.

• Rezone 3206 Highway 377 South from C-N to C-1
• Rezone CC Woodson Road from R-1 to C-1
• Rezone 2305 Coggin Avenue from R-1 to C-1
• Set public hearings on tax rate and budget for Aug 25, 2026 at 9:00 am and 5:30 pm
• Consider ordinance approving Atmos Cities Steering Committee settlement with Atmos Energy

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2026, to consider three variance requests for carport and storage building setbacks. The Board may take action after the hearing.

• VAR 17-26: 25 ft. front-yard setback variance for carport at 2703 Avenue E
• VAR 18-26: 14 ft. front-yard, 5 ft. side-yard, and 3 ft. rear-yard setback variances for carport/storage at 2403 14th Street
• VAR 19-26: 15 ft. and 3 ft. side-street setback variances for carports at 200 Quail Run

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider three variance requests related to setback requirements for carports and a storage building. The board may vote on each request after the hearing.

• VAR 17-26: 2703 Avenue E — variance for 25 ft. into 25 ft. front yard setback for a carport
• VAR 18-26: 2403 14th Street — variances for 14 ft. into 25 ft. front setback (carport), 5 ft. into 5 ft. side setback, and 3 ft. into 3 ft. rear setback (storage building)
• VAR 19-26: 200 Quail Run — variances for 15 ft. into 15 ft. side street setback for a 20x25 ft. carport and 3 ft. into 15 ft. side street setback for a 10x20 ft. carport

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss and vote on the proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2026. The body will also consider several emergency infrastructure repairs and new service agreements for city operations.

• Proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2026
• Emergency replacement of #1 water pump for Roanoke pump station (up to $31,000)
• Emergency replacement of bar screen rake motor gear drive for Camp Bowie lift station (up to $12,000)
• Agreement with Vested Networks for Police Department/Municipal Court telephone system
• Payment Processing License and Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies for utility billing

The City Council voted unanimously to propose a tax rate of 0.7175 for Tax Year 2026, which Mayor Haynes noted is a 3.61% increase from the previous year. The council also approved several emergency equipment purchases, ratified the appointment of Gary Hurtado as Director of Planning and Development, and approved agreements for phone system replacement and payment processing. All votes were unanimous except for the tax rate record vote, which had no opposition but one absence.

• Proposed tax rate of 0.7175 for Tax Year 2026 (unanimous, Jones absent)
• Ratified Gary Hurtado as Director of Planning and Development (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $31,000 for emergency replacement of #1 water pump at Roanoke Pump Station (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $12,000 for emergency replacement of bar screen rake motor gear drive at Camp Bowie Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R-26-14 authorizing signatories for Texas GLO CDR grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R-26-15 acknowledging Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Campaign Grant and authorizing planning (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Vested Networks for phone system replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies payment processing agreement and Global Payments re-rate (unanimous)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether the property at 1404 Second Street constitutes a nuisance or violates city ordinances. Following the hearing, the commission may order abatement, including demolition of the structure, and impose civil penalties.

• Public hearing for property at 1404 Second Street to determine nuisance and ordinance violations
• Possible administrative enforcement order including demolition and civil penalties

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on the condition of the property at 1404 Second Street. The hearing will determine whether the property is a nuisance or violates City ordinances. After the hearing, the Commission may issue an enforcement order that could require demolition of the structure and impose civil penalties.

• Public hearing on the condition of the property at 1404 Second Street to assess nuisance status
• Possible issuance of an administrative enforcement order, including demolition of the structure
• Potential imposition of civil penalties for ordinance violations

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for two variance requests related to carport construction. The board may vote to approve or deny each variance after the hearing.

• VAR 15-26: Variance request for 15 ft into the 15 ft side street setback at 4207 8th Street for a carport.
• VAR 16-26: Variance request for 20 ft into the 25 ft front yard setback at 2405 13th Street for a carport.

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and one action item: an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University to provide field office space for the Small Business Development Center. The council will also convene in closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and negotiations for the Brownwood Municipal Police Association (BMPA) Meet and Confer Contract, with possible action following the session.

• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for Small Business Development Center field office space
• Executive session on Brownwood Municipal Police Association (BMPA) Meet and Confer Contract negotiations
• Executive session on personnel matters under Section 551.074 and consultation with attorney under Section 551.071
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 regular meeting
• Claims and accounts approval

The Brownwood City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University to continue providing field office space for the Small Business Development Center through August 2028. The council also approved the July 8, 2026 claims and accounts for payment and the corrected June 23, 2026 meeting minutes. No action was taken following executive session discussions on personnel and legal matters.

• Approved amendment to interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for SBDC office space through August 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated July 8, 2026 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session on BMPA contract negotiations

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to determine if two properties may deviate from standard setback requirements. The board will decide whether to grant variances for the construction of carports.

• VAR 15-26: Variance request for 15 ft. side street setback at 4207 8th Street for a carport
• VAR 16-26: Variance request for 20 ft. front yard setback at 2405 13th Street for a carport

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will convene a pre-budget workshop session to discuss current project reviews, revenue and expenditure factors, capital projects, infrastructure, and economic development. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for this meeting; the items are for discussion only.

• Pre‑budget workshop session (discussion only) covering project review, revenue, expenditures, capital projects, infrastructure, and economic development

The City Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget of $49,408,306, a 3.41% increase over the current year. The budget includes a proposed property tax rate increase to $0.7175 per $100 valuation, no water/sewer/sanitation rate increases inside city limits, and a 30% increase for utility rates outside city limits. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop only.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2026-2027 budget of $49,408,306 (workshop, no vote)
• Proposed property tax rate of $0.7175 per $100 valuation, up from $0.6925 (pending certified values)
• Proposed no increases to water, sewer, or sanitation rates for in-city customers
• Proposed 30% increase for utility rates outside city limits
• Proposed landfill rate increase outside city limits from $52 to $54 per ton
• Discussed $11.72M Public Safety budget including new fire engine and police Tahoes
• Discussed capital projects including Riverside Park Phase II and Bennie Houston Recreation Center renovation
• Mayor requested $20,000 feasibility study for Riverside Park to Early Town Center Park bridge

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to consider approval of the 2025 fiscal year end audit report from Ricky Bowman, CPA, along with minutes and financial reports. They will also discuss possible future agenda items and a disability benefit. The meeting is largely procedural but includes actionable items.

• Consider minutes of previous meeting
• Consider financial and reconciliation reports
• Receive and consider approval of 2025 fiscal year end audit report from Ricky Bowman, CPA
• Discussion of disability benefit
• Discussion of possible future agenda items

Planning & Zoning

The Brownwood Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special-called meeting to conduct public hearings on three rezoning requests. The properties at 3206 HWY 377 S, CC Woodson Rd, and 2305 Coggin Ave are proposed to change from their current classifications (C-N Neighborhood Commercial or R-1 Single Family Residential) to C-1 Local Business District. After the hearings, the Commission will make recommendations to the City Council. The Commission will also consider approving the Replat of the Brister Addition for subdivision and individual sale.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 3206 HWY 377 S (Lot 4,5, Part 1, Hillcrest Addition) from C-N to C-1 Local Business District
• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning CC Woodson Rd (Survey 51, Abstract 405) from R-1 to C-1 Local Business District
• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 2305 Coggin Ave (Southmore Terrace Addition) from R-1 to C-1 Local Business District
• Consideration and approval of the Replat of the Brister Addition (0.76 acres) for subdivision and individual sale

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: changing 3206 HWY 377 S from C-N Neighborhood Commercial to C-1 Local Business, and both CC Woodson Rd and 2305 Coggin Ave from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Local Business. The Commission will also review a replat of the Brister Addition (0.76 acres) for subdivision and individual sale. After the hearings, the Commission may make recommendations to the City Council.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 3206 HWY 377 S (Lot 4,5, Part 1, 50’ of street, block 44 & 45, Hillcrest Addition) from C-N to C-1
• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning CC Woodson Rd (Survey 51, Abstract 405, Marcus Huling, 3.27 acres) from R-1 to C-1
• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 2305 Coggin Ave (Lot 6,7,8, Block 2, Southmore Terrace Addition) from R-1 to C-1
• Replat approval of the Brister Addition (0.76 acres) for subdivision and individual sale

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on three requests to rezone properties to C-1 Local Business District. The properties are 3206 HWY 377 S (from C-N Neighborhood Commercial), CC Woodson Rd (from R-1 Single Family Residential), and 2305 Coggin Ave (from R-1 Single Family Residential). After the hearing, the commission may recommend approval to the City Council.

• Rezone 3206 HWY 377 S (Property ID 54129) from C-N Neighborhood Commercial to C-1 Local Business District
• Rezone CC Woodson Rd (Property ID 78350) from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Local Business District
• Rezone 2305 Coggin Ave (Property ID 56469) from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Local Business District

Music Advisory Board

The board will recap the inaugural 'Live on the Lawn' event and discuss future dates scheduled for the third Sunday of every summer month. The meeting also includes updates on Feels Like Home Fest, Christmas 2026 festivities, and Texas Music Office resources.

• Summer Music Series: 'Live on the Lawn' update
• Feels Like Home Fest dates
• Christmas 2026 festivities
• Texas Music Office (TMO) resource updates

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider several items including second/final reading of an electric franchise ordinance for Oncor Electric Delivery Company, resolutions to declare surplus property and authorize a new dozer purchase up to $349,000, and an infrastructure incentive up to $55,000 for a downtown building. The council will also discuss the city manager’s annual evaluation and consider purchasing property at 521 E. Baker in executive session.

• Second/final reading of Oncor electric franchise ordinance to use city streets and rights-of-way
• Resolution declaring surplus equipment from various departments
• Resolution to declare CAT D4 surplus and authorize new dozer purchase up to $349,000
• Ratification of $55,000 infrastructure incentive to Dippel 100 N Center Ave LLC for sidewalks and streetlamps
• Executive session: city manager evaluation, property purchase at 521 E. Baker, lease with Elara Caring

The City Council approved an electric power franchise for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and authorized the purchase of property at 521 E. Baker. Additional actions included declaring various equipment as surplus and approving infrastructure incentives for a downtown museum project.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated June 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC electric power franchise on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC electric power franchise on third/final reading (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring various equipment as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring a CAT D4 dozer as surplus and authorizing a new purchase up to $349,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified infrastructure incentive not to exceed $55,000 for Dippel 100 N Center Ave., LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property at 521 E. Baker from Brown County Small Schools Coop for $215,000 (unanimous)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on the property at 1409 Avenue A to determine if it is a nuisance or violates city ordinances. After the hearing, the commission may order abatement, including demolition of the structure, and impose civil penalties. The meeting also includes approval of the May 21, 2026 minutes and reports on abatements.

• Public hearing on whether 1409 Avenue A is a nuisance or violates city ordinances
• Possible demolition of structure at 1409 Avenue A
• Imposition of civil penalties for violations
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Review of abatement reports

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the property at 1409 Avenue A constitutes a nuisance or violates city ordinances. The Commission may issue an administrative enforcement order requiring abatement, including possible demolition of the structure, and impose civil penalties.

• Public hearing to decide if 1409 Avenue A is a nuisance or ordinance violation
• Commission may order abatement, demolition, and civil penalties

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a review of the city's parks ordinance and receive an update on capital projects from Ray Tipton. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March 2024 and a period for citizen presentations. No formal votes on new ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Parks Ordinance Review & Discussion (Item 7A)
• Parks Capital Project Updates presented by Ray Tipton (Item 6A)
• Approval of minutes from Regular Called Meeting, March 27, 2024 (Item 5A)
• Citizens Presentations for matters not on the agenda (Item 4)

Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD)

The Brownwood Municipal Development District Board will present and discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. They will also review monthly financial reports and project updates. The board may enter closed session to discuss a possible incentive for a downtown property, then reconvene to take any action.

• Presentation and discussion of proposed BMDD budget for FY 2026-2027
• Possible closed session to discuss incentive for a downtown property
• Review of May 2026 financial reports: income statement, loan and incentive summary, sales tax paid in June 2026, and employment stats from April 2026
• Approval of minutes from the regular BMDD board meeting on May 19, 2026
• Project updates and activity discussion

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several contracts and resolutions at its June 9, 2026 meeting. Key items include adopting a resolution to apply for a $7,299,000 Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant from the Texas Water Development Board, authorizing a $700,000 contract with eHT Engineering for utility projects, and approving a three-year labor agreement with the Brownwood Professional Firefighters Association. The council will also take up a letter of intent with TxDOT and soliciting bids for the Bennie Houston Recreation Center project.

• Consider adopting TWDB resolution for $7,299,000 water infrastructure grant
• Consider authorizing amended contract with eHT Engineering for utility projects up to $700,000
• Consider approving Meet and Confer Agreement with Brownwood Professional Firefighters Association (2026-2029)
• Consider authorizing TxDOT Letter of Intent for Aviation Division
• Consider authorizing staff to solicit bids for Bennie Houston Recreation Center project

Council unanimously approved a three-year Meet and Confer Agreement with the Brownwood Professional Firefighters Association featuring annual raises of 4%, 4%, and 3%. Also authorized contracts for mobile food inspections, TB prevention grant, utility design services, airport improvement letter of intent, and soliciting bids for the Bennie Houston Recreation Center. Adopted resolution to apply for a $7.299M water infrastructure grant.

• Approved three-year Meet and Confer Agreement with Brownwood Professional Firefighters Association (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute mobile food inspection services agreement with DSHS ($26,801, unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign TB Treatment and Prevention Grant agreement with DSHS ($21,667, unanimous)
• Authorized amended contract with eHT Engineering for utility project design up to $700,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Letter of Intent with TxDOT Aviation for $12.7M airport improvement projects (unanimous)
• Authorized soliciting competitive sealed bids for Bennie Houston Recreation Center renovation ($3.5M total, unanimous)
• Adopted TWDB 201 Financial Resolution to apply for $7,299,000 Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests for carports. Each request seeks to reduce required setbacks to allow carport construction. The board will vote on whether to grant the variances after hearing public input.

• VAR 12-26 at 4314 Woodland Park Drive: 15 ft variance into 25 ft front yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 13-26 at 3604 Surrey Lane: 24 ft variance into 25 ft front yard and 3 ft variance into 6 ft side yard setbacks, plus gutters.
• VAR 14-26 at 1726 Tulane Drive: 15 ft variance into 15 ft side street setback for a carport.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests for carports at specific properties. Each request seeks to reduce required front or side yard setbacks. After public comment, the board may vote on each variance.

• VAR 12-26: 4314 Woodland Park Drive — variance for 15 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 13-26: 3604 Surrey Lane — variance for 24 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback and 3 ft. into the 6 ft. side yard setback for a carport (with gutters).
• VAR 14-26: 1726 Tulane Drive — variance for 15 ft. into the 15 ft. side street setback for a carport.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a review of the Parks Ordinance and receive updates on capital projects. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March 27, 2024, and time for citizen presentations. No other substantive items are listed.

• Parks Ordinance Review & Discussion
• Parks Capital Project Updates - Ray Tipton
• Approval of Minutes from March 27, 2024

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two requests to change zoning classifications. One seeks to rezone 3206 HWY 377 S from C-N Neighborhood Commercial to C-1 Local Business. The other seeks to rezone CC Woodson Rd from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Local Business. After the hearing, the commission may recommend action to the City Council.

• Request to rezone 3206 HWY 377 S (Lot 4,5, Part 1, Hillcrest Addition) from C-N Neighborhood Commercial to C-1 Local Business District
• Request to rezone CC Woodson Rd (Survey 51, Abstract 405) from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Local Business District
• Public hearing to receive comments before commission makes a recommendation to City Council