El Campo, TX
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El CampoTX averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $222,570 +1.3% yr/yr · +7.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Fri Oct 30, 2026
City Council & Planning & Zoning Commission
City Council to review proposed Unified Development Code
The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a proposed Unified Development Code (UDC). The session includes time for public comments and council discussion.
- Review of proposed Unified Development Code (UDC)
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council & Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop
El Campo Civic Center - Duson Room, 2350 N. Mechanic St, El Campo, Texas 77437
November 5, 2026 - 5:30 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at El Campo Civic Center - Duson Room, 2350 N. Mechanic St, El Campo, Texas 77437 at 5:30 PM on November 5, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND COMMENT
1. Review proposed Unified Development Code (UDC)
5. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of El Campo will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending City meetings. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting City Hall at 979-541-5000, or by e-mail to [email protected] .
This meeting is posted and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. I hereby certify that the above notice and agenda were posted at City Hall, 315 East Jackson Street, El Campo, Texas 77437, on the designated publi …
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Fri Oct 30, 2026
City Council & Planning & Zoning Commission
City Council to review proposed Unified Development Code
The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will meet for a workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review a proposed Unified Development Code (UDC).
- Review of proposed Unified Development Code (UDC)
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council & Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop
El Campo Civic Center - Duson Room, 2350 N. Mechanic St, El Campo, Texas 77437
November 5, 2026 - 5:30 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at El Campo Civic Center - Duson Room, 2350 N. Mechanic St, El Campo, Texas 77437 at 5:30 PM on November 5, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND COMMENT
1. Review proposed Unified Development Code (UDC)
5. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of El Campo will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending City meetings. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting City Hall at 979-541-5000, or by e-mail to [email protected] .
This meeting is posted and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. I hereby certify that the above notice and agenda were posted at City Hall, 315 East Jackson Street, El Campo, Texas 77437, on the designated publi …
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Fri Oct 30, 2026
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to review budget and project reports
The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive several reports. The board will discuss the budget and provide updates on beautification projects.
- KECB Budget report
- Fall Sweep Wrap-Up Report
- Friendship Park Murals update
- Wildflower Areas update
- Beautification Grant Project Update
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
November 4, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on November 4, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - October 7, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
6. REPORTS …
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Fri Oct 30, 2026
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to review budget and project reports
The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive several reports. Discussions will cover the board's budget and updates on local beautification efforts.
- KECB Budget report
- Fall Sweep Wrap-Up Report
- Friendship Park Murals update
- Wildflower Areas update
- Beautification Grant Project Update
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
November 4, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on November 4, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - October 7, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
6. REPORTS …
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Recent meetings
Fri Oct 23, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider annexation and zoning for property at 0 Highway 59
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and zoning of approximately 10 acres at 0 Highway 59. The body will also consider agreements for debris monitoring, investment policies, and the potential purchase of a bariatric ambulance.
- Public hearings for annexation and zoning of ~10 acres at 0 Highway 59 (HKM Investments)
- Ordinance 2026-16 to annex 10.005 acres and designate it as C-2 General Commercial District
- Resolution R2026-55 to extend agreement with Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC for debris monitoring
- Resolution R2026-63 for a conditional letter of intent with Frazer, LTD. for a bariatric ambulance
- Resolution R2026-60 for a Memorandum of Understanding with SETRAC for the Regional Blood Products Program
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – A-2026-01 (Zoning): Conduct A Public Hearing to Receive Comments Regarding an Application Submitted by Stephen Cooper, Power of Attorney (POA) For HKM Investments, Requesting a Zoning Designation in Conjunction with the Proposed Annexation of Approximately 10 Acres of a 78.035-Acre Tract Of Land, Legally Described As A20141, Abstract 141, Tract 4, Generally Located At 0 Highway 59, El Campo, Texas (Property Tax ID No. 52293)
2. PUBLIC HEARING – A-2026-01 (Annexation): Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Comments Regarding an Application Submitted by Stephen Cooper, Power of Attorney (POA) for HKM Investments, Requesting the Annexation of Approximately 10 Acres of a 78.035-Acre Tract of Land, Legally Described as A20141, Abstract 141, Tract 4, Generally Located at 0 Highway 59, El Campo, Texas (Property Tax ID No. 52293)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a fut …
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Fri Oct 23, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider annexation and zoning for 10 acres on Highway 59
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the annexation and C-2 General Commercial zoning of approximately 10 acres at 0 Highway 59. The body will also consider a development agreement with HMK Investments and several administrative resolutions.
- Annexation and C-2 General Commercial zoning of 10.005 acres at 0 Highway 59 (Ordinance 2026-16)
- Development Agreement between HMK Investments and the City for a 75.17 acre tract (Resolution R2026-64)
- One-year extension of debris monitoring services agreement with Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC (Resolution R2026-55)
- Conditional Letter of Intent with Frazer, LTD. for a bariatric ambulance via grant funding (Resolution R2026-63)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council for a blood products program (Resolution R2026-60)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING – A-2026-01 (Zoning): Conduct A Public Hearing to Receive Comments Regarding an Application Submitted by Stephen Cooper, Power of Attorney (POA) For HKM Investments, Requesting a Zoning Designation in Conjunction with the Proposed Annexation of Approximately 10 Acres of a 78.035-Acre Tract Of Land, Legally Described As A20141, Abstract 141, Tract 4, Generally Located At 0 Highway 59, El Campo, Texas (Property Tax ID No. 52293)
2. PUBLIC HEARING – A-2026-01 (Annexation): Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Comments Regarding an Application Submitted by Stephen Cooper, Power of Attorney (POA) for HKM Investments, Requesting the Annexation of Approximately 10 Acres of a 78.035-Acre Tract of Land, Legally Described as A20141, Abstract 141, Tract 4, Generally Located at 0 Highway 59, El Campo, Texas (Property Tax ID No. 52293)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a fut …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider sludge disposal contract and debris monitoring extensions
The City Council will consider a five-year contract for municipal sludge transport and disposal. The body is also reviewing extensions for debris monitoring and FEMA assistance services, as well as drainage easements for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project.
- Five-year contract for municipal sludge transport and disposal services with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS)
- One-year extension of debris monitoring services agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (GMC)
- One-year extension of disaster recovery and FEMA public assistance services with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (GMC)
- Acceptance of drainage easements for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project (Parcel 46)
- Discussion regarding business related development fees
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✓ Decided: El Campo Council approves five-year sludge disposal contract and drainage easement
The El Campo City Council unanimously approved a five-year municipal sludge transport and disposal contract with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and accepted a $5,000 drainage easement for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project funded entirely by grants. The council also approved contract extensions for disaster recovery and debris monitoring services with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC, cast a vote for the TML Region 14 Director election, and directed staff to draft an ordinance removing massage business and pool table permit fees.
- Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and debris monitoring and disaster recovery contract extensions with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (Unanimous)
- Accepted Parcel 46 drainage easement for $5,000 funded by grants for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project
- Approved 5-year municipal sludge transport and disposal contract with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Voted for Sally Branson for Texas Municipal League Region 14 Director (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to draft an ordinance removing massage business permit fees and pool table fees
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
2. Resolution R2026-53 Authorizing the Second One-Year Extension of the Agreement With Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (GMC) as the City’s Primary Provider of Debris Monitoring Services, Extending the Agreement From October 22, 2026, Through October 22, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment
3. Resolution R2026-54 Authorizing the Second One-Year Extension of the Agreement for Disaster Recovery and FEMA Public Assistance Services Between the City of El Campo and Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (GMC), Extending the Agreement From November 6, 2026, Through November 6, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment
4. Resolution R2026-59 Accepting Certain Drainage Easements for …
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
2.
Resolution R2026-53 Authorizing the Second One-Year Extension of the Agreement With Goodwyn Mills
Cawood LLC (GMC) as the City’s Primary Provider of Debris Monitoring Services, Extending the
City of El Campo
City Council - Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Member
Present
City Staff: City Manager Courtney Sladek, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Rene Garcia, City Secretary
Kaylee Koudela, Planning Director Krystal Hasselmeier, Public Works Director Kevin Thompson, Police Chief
David Marcaurele, EMS Director Garret Bubela, Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy George, and City
Attorney Ronald Collins.
Media: Wharton County Leader Journal Publisher Shannon Crabtree.
Guests: Daniel Sepolio and James Griffin.
Mayor Bustamante led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge, and then Councilman Coblentz followed
with the Invocation.
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to consider zoning for annexation at 0 HWY 59
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning designation for an annexation application. The body will also discuss citywide rezoning and review a draft of the Unified Development Code.
- Public hearing for A-2026-01: Zoning designation for annexation of approx. 10 acres at 0 HWY 59 (HKM INVESTMENTS)
- Citywide Rezoning
- Unified Development Code (UDC) Draft Review
- Rescheduling the November 11, 2026 meeting to November 18, 2026
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✓ Decided: Commission recommends C-2 zoning for proposed truck stop annexation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a C-2 General Commercial District zoning designation for approximately 10 acres at 0 Hwy 59. This recommendation supports a proposed full-service truck stop development. Additionally, the commission approved the minutes from their August 12, 2026, meeting.
- Recommended C-2 General Commercial zoning for 0 Hwy 59 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 12, 2026, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING - A-2026-01: An application by STEPHEN COOPER, Power of Attorney (POA) representing HKM INVESTMENTS, for a ZONING DESIGNATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION on: Approximately 10 of 78.035 ACRES of A20141 ABST.141 TRACT 4; General Location: 0 HWY 59, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 (Tax ID: 52293).
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Planning & Zoning - Regular Meeting - August 12, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
6. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. A-2026-01: An application by STEPHEN COOPER, Power of Attorney (POA) representing HKM INVESTMENTS, for a ZONING DESIGNATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION on: Approximately 10 of 78.035 ACRES of A20141 ABST.141 TRACT 4; General Location: 0 HWY 59, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 (Tax ID: 52293).
2. Citywide Rezoning
3. Reschedule of the regular November 11th, 2026 meet …
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
PUBLIC HEARING - A-2026-01: An application by STEPHEN COOPER, Power of Attorney (POA)
representing HKM INVESTMENTS, for a ZONING DESIGNATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION on: Approximately 10 of 78.035 ACRES of A20141 ABST.141 TRACT 4; General
Location: 0 HWY 59, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 (Tax ID: 52293).
PUBLIC HEARING - A-2026-01: An application by STEPHEN COOPER, Power of Attorney (POA)
representing HKM INVESTMENTS, for a ZONING DESIGNATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION
FOR ANNEXATION on: Approximately 10 of 78.035 ACRES of A20141 ABST.141 TRACT 4; General
Location: 0 HWY 59, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 (Tax ID: 52293).
1. Stephen Cooper (1204 Meadow Creek Dr., El Campo, TX; POA Applicant for A-2026-01): Stephen
Cooper spoke in favor of the annexation for the purpose of developing a truck stop, benefits the City
economy and contributes to the opportunity zone on the highway.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1.
Planning & Zoning - Regular Meeting - August 12, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
Review and approve Planning & Zoning - Regular Meeting - August 12, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
City of El Campo
Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 14, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Vice-Chairperson Jim VanAntwerp.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Jim Van Antwerp
Vice Chairperson
Present
Lance Lurke …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to Recommend for approval a zoning designation of C-2 General Commercial District, and Commissioner Wied seconded. Vote was unanimous. RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lance Lurker…
2 yea
Jim Van Antwerp yea · Janet Hamilton yea
Mon Oct 12, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning and Zoning to consider annexation and zoning for 0 HWY 59
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an application for zoning designation related to an annexation. The body will also discuss citywide rezoning and review a draft of the Unified Development Code.
- Public hearing and action on application A-2026-01 for zoning/annexation of approx. 10 acres at 0 HWY 59
- Discussion of Citywide Rezoning
- Review of Unified Development Code (UDC) draft
- Proposal to reschedule the November 11, 2026 meeting to November 18, 2026
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING - A-2026-01: An application by STEPHEN COOPER, Power of Attorney (POA) representing HKM INVESTMENTS, for a ZONING DESIGNATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION on: Approximately 10 of 78.035 ACRES of A20141 ABST.141 TRACT 4; General Location: 0 HWY 59, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 (Tax ID: 52293).
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Planning & Zoning - Regular Meeting - August 12, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
6. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. A-2026-01: An application by STEPHEN COOPER, Power of Attorney (POA) representing HKM INVESTMENTS, for a ZONING DESIGNATION RELATED TO AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION on: Approximately 10 of 78.035 ACRES of A20141 ABST.141 TRACT 4; General Location: 0 HWY 59, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 (Tax ID: 52293).
2. Citywide Rezoning
3. Reschedule of the regular November 11th, 2026 meet …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss real property in closed session
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to review and consider action on one primary item. The meeting includes a closed executive session to deliberate on real property.
- Closed Executive Session regarding real property pursuant to Section 551.072
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✓ Decided: El Campo City Council held a closed executive session on real property
The El Campo City Council met in a special called meeting and retired into a closed executive session to deliberate regarding real property. Upon reconvening in open session, the council took no action and adjourned the meeting.
- Held closed executive session on real property and took no action
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Special Called Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 8:00 AM on October 7, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
5. RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.
Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Texas Local Government Code Sec. 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY;
CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Council retired into Closed Executive Session at 8:00 AM.
5.
RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION
6.
ADJOURNMENT
____________________________
Kaylee Koudela, City Secretary
____________________________
Eugene Bustamante, Mayor
City of El Campo
City Council - Special Called Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Member
Present
City Staff: City Manager Courtney Sladek, Assistant City Manager Rene Garcia, City Secretary Kaylee Koudela,
Public Works Director Kevin Thompson, Police Chief David Marcaurele, and Finance Director Brittni Nanson.
Guests: Jim Ol …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider sludge disposal contract and debris monitoring extensions
The City Council will consider a five-year contract for municipal sludge transport and disposal. The body is also reviewing extensions for debris monitoring and disaster recovery services, as well as drainage easements for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project.
- Five-year contract for municipal sludge transport and disposal services with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc.
- One-year extension of debris monitoring services agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC
- One-year extension of disaster recovery and FEMA public assistance services with Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC
- Acceptance of drainage easements for the Tres Palacios Creek Expansion Project (Parcel 46)
- Discussion regarding business related development fees
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
2. Resolution R2026-53 Authorizing the Second One-Year Extension of the Agreement With Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (GMC) as the City’s Primary Provider of Debris Monitoring Services, Extending the Agreement From October 22, 2026, Through October 22, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment
3. Resolution R2026-54 Authorizing the Second One-Year Extension of the Agreement for Disaster Recovery and FEMA Public Assistance Services Between the City of El Campo and Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC (GMC), Extending the Agreement From November 6, 2026, Through November 6, 2027, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment
4. Resolution R2026-59 Accepting Certain Drainage Easements for …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss real property in executive session
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to review and consider action on one primary item. This includes a closed executive session to deliberate on real property.
- Closed Executive Session regarding real property pursuant to Section 551.072
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✓ Decided: El Campo City Council held a closed session regarding real property
The City Council met in a closed executive session to deliberate on real property matters as permitted by the Texas Local Government Code. No action was taken following the session, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Held closed executive session regarding real property
- No action taken following executive session
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Special Called Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 8:00 AM on October 7, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
5. RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabil …
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1.
Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Texas Local Government Code Sec. 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY;
CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Council retired into Closed Executive Session at 8:00 AM.
5.
RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION
6.
ADJOURNMENT
____________________________
Kaylee Koudela, City Secretary
____________________________
Eugene Bustamante, Mayor
City of El Campo
City Council - Special Called Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Member
Present
City Staff: City Manager Courtney Sladek, Assistant City Manager Rene Garcia, City Secretary Kaylee Koudela,
Public Works Director Kevin Thompson, Police Chief David Marcaurele, and Finance Director Brittni Nanson.
Guests: Jim Ol …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board
El Campo's Keep Beautiful Board to vote on Fall Sweep, park murals, rain barrels
The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board meets October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 315 E. Jackson St. The board will consider and may act on three items: Fall Sweep, Friendship Park Murals, and Coca-Cola Rain Barrels. It will also vote on minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and hear reports on its budget, Painted Rocks, the Litter Walk Club volunteer clean-ups, wildflower areas, and a booth supply purchase. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or details on any item.
- Action item: Fall Sweep
- Action item: Friendship Park Murals
- Action item: Coca-Cola Rain Barrels
- Vote on September 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Reports: KECB Budget, Painted Rocks, Litter Walk Club clean-ups, Wildflower Areas, Booth Supply Purchase
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on October 7, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - September 2, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Fall Sweep …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to vote on Fall Sweep, park murals, rain barrels
The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board meets Oct. 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 315 E. Jackson St. The board will consider and may act on three items: Fall Sweep, Friendship Park Murals, and Coca-Cola Rain Barrels. It will also vote on minutes from its Sept. 2, 2026 meeting and hear reports on its budget, Painted Rocks, Litter Walk Club clean-ups, wildflower areas, and a booth supply purchase. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or details on any item.
- Action item: Fall Sweep
- Action item: Friendship Park Murals
- Action item: Coca-Cola Rain Barrels
- Vote to approve Sept. 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Reports: KECB Budget, Painted Rocks, Litter Walk Club, Wildflower Areas, Booth Supply Purchase
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✓ Decided: Keep El Campo Beautiful Board approves September meeting minutes
The board approved the minutes from the September 2, 2026, meeting. Other agenda items regarding the Fall Sweep, Friendship Park Murals, and rain barrels were discussed as updates or reports with no formal action taken.
- Approved September 2, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on October 7, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - September 2, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Fall Sweep …
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1.
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2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1.
Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - September 2, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1.
Fall Sweep
Fall Sweep Event 10/10 from 9a-12p. Need to discuss the following:
Change in location
Volunteers & logistics for senior/disabled pick up
Member volunteers for site support
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Smartt at 5:00 P.M.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Bill Smartt
Chairperson
Present
Drew Tidmore
Vice Chair
Present
Monika Musgrove
Board Member
Present
Pam Clapp
Board Member
Present
Becky Werlla
Board Member
Present
Teresa Avinger
Board Member
Present
Jim Jack Phillips
Board Member
Present
Staff Present: Asst. City Secretary Keri Waligura, Planning Director Krystal Hasselmeier
Media Present: None
Guests Present: None
No Public Comments.
Vice Chair Tidmore made the MOTION to Approve Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting -
September 2, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes as presented, and Board Member Jim Jack Phillips seconded. Vote
was unanimous.
RESULT:
PASSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Drew Tidmore, Vice Chair
SECONDER:
Jim Jack Phillips, Board Member
AYES:
Bill Smartt, Monika Musgrove, Pam Clapp, Becky Werlla, Teresa
Avinger
1
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
City Council
El Campo City Council to discuss real property in closed session, then possibly act
The El Campo City Council holds a special called meeting on October 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM at City Hall. The only substantive item is a closed executive session to deliberate real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072, after which the Council will reconvene and may take action. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, quorum certification, public comments, and adjournment. The agenda does not identify the property or any dollar amounts.
- Closed executive session on real property under Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.072
- Council may take action on real property after reconvening from closed session
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker on city-related business not on the agenda
- Meeting at City Hall, 315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, TX 77437, 8:00 AM on October 7, 2026
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Special Called Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
October 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 8:00 AM on October 7, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
5. RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION
6. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabil …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026
City Council
El Campo council weighs $153,369.15 change order for Tres Palacios Channel project
The El Campo City Council meets on 2026-10-01. The main action item is Resolution 2026-57, which would approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the El Campo Tres Palacios Channel Improvements Project and increase the contract amount by $153,369.15. The project is funded through Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Contract 22-085-016-D252. The council also holds a closed executive session on real property under Section 551.072, and sets aside time for public comments.
- Resolution 2026-57: Change Order No. 1 with Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the El Campo Tres Palacios Channel Improvements Project
- Contract amount increase of $153,369.15
- Funding via Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Contract 22-085-016-D252
- Closed executive session on real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, no council action permitted
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Resolution 2026-57 Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Longhorn Excavators, Inc. for the Construction of the El Campo Tres Palacios Channel Improvements Project Funded through Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Contract 22-085-016-D252; Authorizing an Increase in the Contract Amount of $153,369.15; and Providing for an Effective Date
5. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
6. RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION
7. ADJOURNMENT
Wed Sep 23, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss utility rate increases and fee schedule amendments
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding utility rate increases. The council will also consider Ordinance 2026-15 to amend various city fee schedules and discuss budget items for the City Development Corporation.
- Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases
- Ordinance 2026-15 amending City of El Campo Fee Schedule (EMS, Building, Electrical, Gas, Food, Development, Fire, Business, Parks, and Utility rates)
- Discussion of City Development Corporation FY2025-2026 Budget Amendment
- Discussion of City Development Corporation FY2027 Budget Adoption
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✓ Decided: El Campo City Council approves wide-ranging fee and utility rate increases
City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-15, which increases rates for water, sewer, solid waste, and various city permits. The council also approved the City Development Corporation's FY2027 budget and a budget amendment for FY2025-2026.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-15 updating fee schedules for utilities, EMS, building, and business permits (Unanimous)
- Approved City Development Corporation FY2025-2026 Budget Amendment adding $868,855 to expenditures (Unanimous)
- Approved City Development Corporation FY2027 Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-56 for legal services with Ross Molina Oliveros, PC up to $200,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved September 14, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases, as required by Section 13.05 of the City Charter
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
7. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Ordinance 2026-15 Amending Appendix A - City of El Campo Fee Schedule - Article A3.000 EMS Department, amending by updating Sec. A3.001 Ambulance Fees; Article A4.000 Construction Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A4.001 Building Permits, Plan Review and Contractor Registration, by updating Sec. A4.002 Electrical permits, by updating Sec. A4.006 Gas permits; Article A5.000 Health Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A5.002 Retail Food Establishment Permit Fee, by updating Sec. A5.003 Mobile food vendor permit fee; Article A6.000 Develop …
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CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases, as required by Section 13.05 of the City Charter
City of El Campo City Charter Section 13.05: Before adopting any ordinance or amendment to an existing
ordinance that results in a new or increased rate or change, two (2) public hearings shall be conducted by the
City Council to allow citizen input and comments as to such proposed action.
This is the second public hearing on the proposed Utility, Garbage and Transportation User Fee increases.
The notice was published in the Saturday, September 19, 2026, edition of the Wharton County Leader
Journal.
The proposed increases are as follows:
Fee
Existing
Proposed
Water, Base Charge -
Residential
$16.75
$18.25
Water, Base Charge -
Seniors/Disabled
$13.40
$14.60
Water, Base Charge -
Commercial
$23.25
$26.00
City of El Campo
City Council - Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 28, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Member
Absent
City Staff: City Manager Courtney Sladek, Assistant City Manager Rene Garcia, City Se …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on sweeping fee and utility rate increases
The El Campo City Council will hold a public hearing on utility rate increases as required by the City Charter, then consider a comprehensive ordinance updating numerous fees across EMS, construction, health, development, fire prevention, business, parks, and utility categories. The council will also discuss and consider a budget amendment and adoption for the City Development Corporation. The agenda includes a closed executive session on real property, with no final action expected there.
- Public hearing on utility rate increases (water, sewer, solid waste, transportation user fee)
- Ordinance 2026-15 amending fee schedule across multiple departments (EMS, building permits, food permits, etc.)
- Discussion and consideration of City Development Corporation FY2025-2026 budget amendment
- Discussion and consideration of City Development Corporation FY2027 budget adoption
- Closed executive session on real property deliberation
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases, as required by Section 13.05 of the City Charter
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
7. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Ordinance 2026-15 Amending Appendix A - City of El Campo Fee Schedule - Article A3.000 EMS Department, amending by updating Sec. A3.001 Ambulance Fees; Article A4.000 Construction Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A4.001 Building Permits, Plan Review and Contractor Registration, by updating Sec. A4.002 Electrical permits, by updating Sec. A4.006 Gas permits; Article A5.000 Health Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A5.002 Retail Food Establishment Permit Fee, by updating Sec. A5.003 Mobile food vendor permit fee; Article A6.000 Develop …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to decide carport setback variance at 2100 Kirby Rd
The El Campo Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and then consider a variance request from Johnny and Annette Escamilla to install a carport with decreased setbacks in an R-1 single-family residential district at 2100 Kirby Rd. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 16, 2026 regular meeting.
- Public hearing on variance V-2026-12 for carport with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd
- Consideration and action on variance V-2026-12 (same application)
- Approval of July 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing: V-2026-12 - An application by ESCAMILLA JOHNNY ETUX ANNETTE for VARIANCE to SEC. 10.03.008, SEC C. HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS of the Unified Development Code for R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, for CARPORT INSTALLATION WITH DECREASED SETBACKS at: Approximately: 0.2755 ACRES out of WESTFIELD-BUNTON BLOCK 4 LOT 10A,11,12B; General Location: 2100 KIRBY RD, EL CAMPO, TX 77437.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting - July 16, 2026 5:00 PM Minutes.
6. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. V-2026-12 - An application by ESCAMILLA JOHNNY ETUX ANNETTE for VARIANCE to SEC. 10.03.008, SEC C. HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS of the Unified Development Code for R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, for CARPORT INSTALLATION WITH DECREASED SETBACKS at: Approximately: 0.2755 ACRES out …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to decide carport setback variance at 2100 Kirby Rd
The El Campo Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request by Johnny and Annette Escamilla to install a carport with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its July 16, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Public hearing on variance V-2026-12 for carport with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd
- Variance to Sec. 10.03.008, Sec C (Height and Area Regulations) of the Unified Development Code
- Property: 0.2755 acres, Westfield-Bunton Block 4, Lots 10A, 11, 12B
- Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Board approved carport variance for 2100 Kirby Rd.
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance application from Johnny and Annette Escamilla for a carport installation with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd. The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 P.M.
- Approved variance for carport installation with decreased setbacks at 2100 Kirby Rd. (unanimous)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing: V-2026-12 - An application by ESCAMILLA JOHNNY ETUX ANNETTE for VARIANCE to SEC. 10.03.008, SEC C. HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS of the Unified Development Code for R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, for CARPORT INSTALLATION WITH DECREASED SETBACKS at: Approximately: 0.2755 ACRES out of WESTFIELD-BUNTON BLOCK 4 LOT 10A,11,12B; General Location: 2100 KIRBY RD, EL CAMPO, TX 77437.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting - July 16, 2026 5:00 PM Minutes.
6. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. V-2026-12 - An application by ESCAMILLA JOHNNY ETUX ANNETTE for VARIANCE to SEC. 10.03.008, SEC C. HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS of the Unified Development Code for R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, for CARPORT INSTALLATION WITH DECREASED SETBACKS at: Approximately: 0.2755 ACRES out …
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Commissioner Willis made the MOTION to Approve V-2026-12 - An application by ESCAMILLA
JOHNNY ETUX ANNETTE for VARIANCE to SEC. 10.03.008, SEC C. HEIGHT AND AREA
REGULATIONS of the Unified Development Code for R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,
for CARPORT INSTALLATION WITH DECREASED SETBACKS at: Approximately: 0.2755 ACRES
out of WESTFIELD-BUNTON BLOCK 4 LOT 10A,11,12B; General Location: 2100 KIRBY RD, EL
CAMPO, TX 77437 as pesented, and Commissioner Harris seconded. Vote was unanimous.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
PASSED [UNANIMOUS]
Holly Willis, Commissioner
Dan Harris, Commissioner
Bobby Perez, Fabian Rodriguez
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned by Chairperson Bobby Perez at 5:19 P.M.
City of El Campo
3
Wed Sep 9, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss FY 2027 budget, tax rates, and utility increases
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the 2026 tax rate, and utility rate increases. The Council will also consider ordinances for the budget and tax rate, and a resolution to acquire land for a detention pond.
- Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 City of El Campo Budget
- Public Hearing on City of El Campo 2026 Tax Rate
- Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases
- Ordinance 2026-13 adopting the FY 2027 budget
- Ordinance 2026-14 setting the 2026 tax rate
budgettaxesutilitiesdrainageland acquisitioninfrastructure
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. Proclaiming October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
5. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 City of El Campo Budget
2. Public Hearing on City of El Campo 2026 Tax Rate
3. Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases, as required by Section 13.05 of the City Charter
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
2. Approval of City Council - Special Called Meeting - August 31, 2026, 8:00 AM Minutes
3. Approval of City Council - Special Called Meeting - September 8, 2026, 8:00 AM Minutes
8. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Ordinance 2026-13 Adopting and Approving a Budget and Appropriating a Budget and Appropriating Funds for the …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026
City Council
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, set tax rate, hear utility hikes
The El Campo City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the 2026 tax rate, along with utility rate increases. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including land acquisition for flood mitigation and professional service contracts. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.
- Public hearings on FY2027 budget, 2026 tax rate, and utility rate increases
- Ordinance 2026-13 adopting FY2027 budget (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
- Ordinance 2026-14 setting 2026 tax rate
- Resolution R2026-50 authorizing acquisition of 37.03-acre tract along Tres Palacios Creek for detention pond, with eminent domain authorization
- Award of City Hall flooring replacement to Carpet One, not to exceed $34,380
budgettax-rateutility-ratesflood-mitigationland-acquisitionpublic-hearingcontracts
✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2027 budget and raises tax rate to $0.49144
The El Campo City Council unanimously adopted the FY2026-27 budget (Ordinance 2026-13) and set the property tax rate at $0.49144 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 2026-14), a 1.66% increase over the No-New-Revenue Rate. A proposed amendment to add $100,000 for blight enforcement failed 1-6. The council also approved resolutions authorizing acquisition of land for a detention pond, including eminent domain if necessary, and selected engineering and grant administration firms for the Mitigation Reallocation Program. All three public hearings (budget, tax rate, utility rate increases) were closed with no public comments.
- Adopted FY2026-27 budget via Ordinance 2026-13 (unanimous)
- Set tax rate at $0.49144 per $100 valuation via Ordinance 2026-14 (unanimous)
- Failed amendment to add $100,000 for blight enforcement (1-6)
- Approved Resolution R2026-50 authorizing acquisition of 37.03-acre tract for detention pond, including eminent domain (unanimous)
- Selected Urban Engineering for MRP engineering services via Resolution R2026-51 (unanimous)
- Selected Public Management Inc. for MRP grant administration via Resolution R2026-52 (unanimous)
- Awarded City Hall flooring replacement to Carpet One, not to exceed $34,380 (unanimous)
- Approved not casting a ballot for TMLIRP Board of Trustees election (6-1)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. Proclaiming October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
5. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 City of El Campo Budget
2. Public Hearing on City of El Campo 2026 Tax Rate
3. Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases, as required by Section 13.05 of the City Charter
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes
2. Approval of City Council - Special Called Meeting - August 31, 2026, 8:00 AM Minutes
3. Approval of City Council - Special Called Meeting - September 8, 2026, 8:00 AM Minutes
8. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Ordinance 2026-13 Adopting and Approving a Budget and Appropriating a Budget and Appropriating Funds for the …
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City of El Campo
City Council - Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 14, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Member
Present
City Staff: City Manager Courtney Sladek, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Rene Garcia, City Secretary
Kaylee Koudela, Public Works Director Kevin Thompson, Police Chief David Marcaurele, EMS Director Garret
Bubela, Finance Director Brittni Nanson, Fiscal Services Coordinator Torry Mican, Planning Director Krystal
Hasselmeier, Municipal Court Judge Michelle Roy, and City Attorney Ronald Collins.
Guests: John Bieltz, Michael Montijo, and Ashley Danna.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Mayor Bustamante led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge, and then Councilman Coblentz followed
with the Invocation.
4.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1.
Proclaiming October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is nationally recognized every October and is an opportunity to help
our community promote and protect the safety and freedom of …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to Approve not casting a ballot for the 2026 TMLIRP Board of Trustees Election. , and Council Member Barger seconded. RESULT: PASSED [ 6 TO 1 ] MOVER: David Hodges, Council Member SECONDER…
5 yea
Eugene Bustamante yea · Kyle Wallis yea · Blake Barger yea · Jeff Allgayer yea · David N yea
Thu Sep 3, 2026
City Council
Council to renew employee health plan with BCBSTX for FY2027
The El Campo City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions related to the city's employee health benefits for fiscal year 2027. The first authorizes renewing the health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and the second establishes a medical expense reimbursement plan to offset certain out-of-pocket costs. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Resolution R2026-48: Renew employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for FY2027
- Resolution R2026-49: Authorize Difference Card (MERP) to offset out-of-pocket medical expenses
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Resolution R2026-48 Authorizing Renewal of Employee Health Plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for FY2027 and Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Relevant Documents
2. Resolution R2026-49 Authorizing the Difference Card, a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) Arrangement, to Enhance Employee Health Plan Designs for FY2027 by Offsetting Certain Out of Pocket Medical Expenses; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute All Required Documents
5. ADJOURNMENT
Thu Sep 3, 2026
City Council
Council to renew employee health plan with BCBSTX for FY2027
The El Campo City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions related to the city's employee health benefits for fiscal year 2027. The first authorizes renewing the health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and the second establishes a medical expense reimbursement arrangement to offset certain out-of-pocket costs. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Resolution R2026-48: Renew employee health plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for FY2027
- Resolution R2026-49: Authorize Difference Card (MERP) to offset out-of-pocket medical expenses for FY2027
health-insuranceemployee-benefitscity-councilresolutions
✓ Decided: Council unanimously renews BCBSTX health plan with redesigned high-deductible option
The City Council unanimously approved two resolutions related to the FY2027 employee health plan. Resolution R2026-48 authorizes renewing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) plan, which had a proposed 57.4% renewal increase, but a redesigned high-deductible plan is expected to reduce the increase to approximately 11%-35%. Resolution R2026-49 authorizes the Difference Card, a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) to offset employee out-of-pocket costs under the new high-deductible plan. Both motions passed unanimously with all seven council members voting in favor.
- Approved Resolution R2026-48 renewing BCBSTX health plan for FY2027 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-49 authorizing the Difference Card/MERP arrangement (unanimous)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Resolution R2026-48 Authorizing Renewal of Employee Health Plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for FY2027 and Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Relevant Documents
2. Resolution R2026-49 Authorizing the Difference Card, a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) Arrangement, to Enhance Employee Health Plan Designs for FY2027 by Offsetting Certain Out of Pocket Medical Expenses; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute All Required Documents
5. ADJOURNMENT
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1.
Resolution R2026-48 Authorizing Renewal of Employee Health Plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
(BCBSTX) for FY2027 and Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Relevant
Documents
The City’s current medical insurance carrier, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), proposed a 57.4%
renewal increase for FY2027 due to significant claims losses. After reviewing available options with the
City’s insurance broker, Rod Insurance Group, staff recommends renewing with BCBSTX while
implementing a redesigned high-deductible health plan. The redesigned plan, which may include HMO
and/or PPO options, is expected to substantially reduce the renewal increase to approximately 11% - 35%,
while continuing to provide employees with comprehensive medical coverage. The proposed renewal would
be effective October 1, 2026, with a projected annualized maximum premium of $1,776,319.
City of El Campo
City Council - Special Called Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 8, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Memb …
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Fri Aug 28, 2026
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to review grants and community projects
The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will meet to consider several beautification items and reports. The board will review a grant close-out for 214 N Mechanic and discuss projects including painted rocks, rain barrels, and murals.
- Beautification Grant Program Application Close-Out: 214 N Mechanic (Scott Charbula; Superior Motor Parts)
- Discussion of Painted Rocks project
- Discussion of Coca-Cola Rain Barrels project
- Discussion of Friendship Park Murals
- KECB Budget report
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on September 2, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - August 5, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Beautification …
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Fri Aug 28, 2026
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to review grants and community projects
The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will meet to consider several beautification items and reports. The board will review a grant close-out for 214 N Mechanic and discuss projects including painted rocks, rain barrels, and murals.
- Beautification Grant Program Application Close-Out: 214 N Mechanic (Scott Charbula; Superior Motor Parts)
- Discussion of Painted Rocks project
- Discussion of Coca-Cola Rain Barrels project
- Discussion of Friendship Park Murals
- KECB Budget report
beautificationgrantscommunity-projectsenvironment
✓ Decided: Board approves $2,000 grant for sign replacement at 214 N Mechanic
The board unanimously approved a $2,000 Beautification Grant for Scott Charbula/Superior Motor Parts to replace two sign panels and remove one exterior sign mount frame at 214 N Mechanic, resolving a code violation. They also approved up to $100 for a painted rock project, up to $5,000 for the second Friendship Park mural, and up to $500 for branded booth items. Minutes from August 5, 2026 were approved unanimously.
- Approved $2,000 Beautification Grant for 214 N Mechanic (unanimous)
- Approved up to $100 for painted rock project supplies (unanimous)
- Approved up to $5,000 for Friendship Park mural #2 (unanimous)
- Approved up to $500 for branded booth items (unanimous)
- Approved August 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
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Providing fiscally responsible public services and public safety in support of quality of life, community character and economic opportunity for all residents.
MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on September 2, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1. Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - August 5, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Beautification …
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
1.
Approval of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting - August 5, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1.
Beautification Grant Program Application Close-Out: 214 N Mechanic - Scott Charbula; Superior Motor
Parts
Status: Review and consider application(s) for the Beautification Grant Program: 214 N Mechanic - Scott
Charbula; Superior Motor Parts
Project approved by KECB board at the 3/6/2024 meeting & Council at 12/9/2024 meeting to launch.
City of El Campo
Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Bill Smartt at 5:00 P.M.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Bill Smartt
Chairperson
Present
Drew Tidmore
Vice Chair
Present
Pam Clapp
Board Member
Present
Becky Werlla
Board Member
Present
Jim Jack Phillips
Board Member
Present
Monika Musgrove
Board Member
Absent
Teresa Avinger
Board Member
Absent
Staff Present: Asst. City Secretary Keri Waligura, Planning Director Krystal Hasselmeier
Media Present: None
Guests Present: None
No Public Comments.
Vice Chair Tidmore made the MOTION to Approve the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board - Regular Meeting
- August 5, 2026 5:00 P.M. Minutes as presented, and Board Member Clapp seconded. Vote was unanimous.
RESULT:
PASSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Drew Tidmore, Vice Chair
SECOND …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026
City Council
Council awards $6.77M contract for Tres Palacios Creek Phase II improvements
The El Campo City Council will vote to award the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II construction project to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for up to $6,770,618.94. The council will also discuss funding for a Civic Center video wall and water main improvements on East Jackson Street. Additionally, the body will declare five Zoll Z Vent ventilators as surplus property and authorize their sale.
- Award Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for $6,770,618.94
- Discuss $39,190 funding for Civic Center Video Wall Improvements
- Discuss $155,250 funding for Water Main Improvements on East Jackson Street (Project White)
- Declare five Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as surplus property and authorize sale
infrastructurecontractswatercivic-centerprocurement
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Resolution 2026-46 Declaring Five (5) Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as Surplus Property and Authorizing Their Sale
2. Resolution R2026-47 Awarding the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II Construction Project to Longhorn Excavators Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $6,770,618.94, Supported by Community Development Block Grant No. 22-085-016-D252 Through the Texas General Land Office, and Authorizing the City Management, or Her Designee, to Execute All Related Documents
3. Discussion and Consideration of City Development Corporation Funding for Civic Center Video Wall Improvements in the Amount of $39,190
4. Discussion and Consideration of City Development Corporation Funding for Water Main Improvements on East Jackson Street (Project White) in the Amount of $155,250
5. ADJOURNMENT
Wed Aug 26, 2026
City Council
Council considers creek improvements and various city funding requests
The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding funding for Civic Center video wall improvements and water main work on East Jackson Street.
- Awarding Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for up to $6,770,618.94
- Resolution 2026-46 to declare five Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as surplus property for sale
- $39,190 in City Development Corporation funding for Civic Center video wall improvements
- $155,250 in City Development Corporation funding for East Jackson Street water main improvements (Project White)
infrastructureconstructionbudgetwaterpublic-works
✓ Decided: El Campo City Council awards $6.7M drainage contract and approves surplus EMS equipment sales
The El Campo City Council unanimously approved declaring five EMS ventilators as surplus property for direct sale to neighboring agencies and awarded a $6,770,618.94 construction contract for the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II project. The council also approved City Development Corporation funding of $39,190 for Civic Center video wall upgrades and $155,250 for water main improvements on East Jackson Street.
- Approved Resolution 2026-46 declaring five Zoll Z Vent ventilators as surplus property and authorizing direct sales (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-47 awarding the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II construction project to Longhorn Excavators Inc. for an amount not to exceed $6,770,618.94 (Unanimous)
- Approved City Development Corporation funding of $39,190 for Civic Center video wall improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved City Development Corporation funding of $155,250 for water main improvements on East Jackson Street / Project White (Unanimous)
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1. Resolution 2026-46 Declaring Five (5) Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as Surplus Property and Authorizing Their Sale
2. Resolution R2026-47 Awarding the Tres Palacios Creek Improvements Phase II Construction Project to Longhorn Excavators Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $6,770,618.94, Supported by Community Development Block Grant No. 22-085-016-D252 Through the Texas General Land Office, and Authorizing the City Management, or Her Designee, to Execute All Related Documents
3. Discussion and Consideration of City Development Corporation Funding for Civic Center Video Wall Improvements in the Amount of $39,190
4. Discussion and Consideration of City Development Corporation Funding for Water Main Improvements on East Jackson Street (Project White) in the Amount of $155,250
5. ADJOURNMENT
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON
1.
Resolution 2026-46 Declaring Five (5) Zoll Z Vent Ventilators as Surplus Property and Authorizing Their
Sale
El Campo EMS has five (5) Zoll Z Vent ventilators that are no longer utilized following the purchase and
implementation of our new Hamilton ventilators.
Staff has made numerous attempts to identify options for selling the Zoll ventilators through medical
equipment resellers. Several resellers declined to purchase the units due to concerns that Zoll will not service
ventilators that are subsequently purchased through a third-party reseller. Based on these discussions, staff
was advised that the most viable option would be to sell the ventilators directly to another EMS agency.
When El Campo EMS purchased its current Hamilton ventilators, Hamilton initially offered $500 per unit as
a trade-in. Staff determined that this amount did not represent an adequate return for the equipment. Staff
also subsequently obtained a verbal offer from Zoll of approximately $500 per unit for a cash buyback or
approximately $1,100 per unit as trade-in credit toward future Zoll purchases. El Campo EMS does not
currently have a need for additional Zoll equipment that would make the trade-in credit beneficial.
Based on the offers received, condition of the equipment, and potential value to other EMS providers, staff
established a proposed sale price of $5,000 per ventilator and contacted s …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Council
El Campo council to weigh smoke shop permit, mobile food rules, annexation
The El Campo City Council meets Aug. 24 to hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, plus consider ordinances on mobile food establishments, a voluntary annexation request, utility extensions, insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and audio/visual equipment for the Civic Center. The agenda also includes a report on the proposed FY2027 property tax rate.
- Public hearing and ordinance for special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (SUP 2026-02)
- Ordinance 2026-12 repealing/replacing mobile food establishment rules to align with state law (HB 2844)
- Resolution R2026-38 directing Planning & Zoning review of a voluntary annexation request
- Resolution R2026-42 approving water/sewer line and gravel road extension on Franklin St. for property at 1102 Pinchot
- Resolution R2026-45 authorizing 5-year solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems starting 10/01/2026
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✓ Decided: Council denies smoke shop special use permit at 1406 N Mechanic
The City Council unanimously denied Ordinance 2026-11, which would have granted a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, following a public hearing where a resident opposed it. The council also approved several other items, including a consent agenda with drainage easements, a mobile food vendor ordinance update, a voluntary annexation resolution, a utility extension agreement, an insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and a Civic Center audio/video equipment purchase.
- Denied smoke shop special use permit (Ordinance 2026-11) (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including drainage easements for Tres Palacios Creek Project (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-12 updating mobile food vendor regulations per state law (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-38 directing P&Z review of voluntary annexation for truck stop (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-42 utility extension agreement for 1102 Pinchot (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-44 insurance renewal with TMLIRP for $291,634 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-45 solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems (5-1)
- Approved Civic Center audio/video equipment purchase up to $40,000 (unanimous)
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 24, 2026 - 6:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 6:00 PM on August 24, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUP 2026-02: An Application by Raheel Ahmed Khoso (Proposed Tenant) With Permission of Property Owner Cedar Village Shopping Center LLC For a Special Use Permit to Operate a Smoke Shop In A Unit At: Approximately 0.6536 Acres of Bruns Home Acres Lot 59A,62A,63A-1; General Location: 1406 N Mechanic, El Campo, TX, 77437
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
SUP 2026-02: An Application by Raheel Ahmed Khoso (Proposed Tenant) With Permission of Property
Owner Cedar Village Shopping Center LLC For a Special Use Permit to Operate a Smoke Shop In A Unit
At: Approximately 0.6536 Acres of Bruns Home Acres Lot 59A,62A,63A-1; General Location: 1406 N
Mechanic, El Campo, TX, 77437
Mayor Bustamante opened the public hearing at 6:02 PM.
Lana Nimri, a Houston resident, took to the podium to express opposition to the proposed smoke shop,
explaining and emphasizing the serious health concerns associated with the products sold at smoke shops.
There being no one else present to speak, Mayor Bustamante closed the public hearing at 6:06 PM.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
City of El Campo
City Council - Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 24, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Council Member
Present
Tom Coblentz
Council Member
Present
David Hodges
Council Member
Present
John Hancock Jr
Council Member
Absent
City Staff: City Manager Courtney Sladek, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Rene Garcia, City Secretary
Kaylee Koudela, Public Works Director Kevin Thompson, Planning …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION to Approve Resolution R2026-45 Authorizing a Solid Waste Contract Between Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and the City of El Campo for a Five-Year Term Effective 10/01/2026, as presented, and…
5 yea
Eugene Bustamante yea · Kyle Wallis yea · Blake Barger yea · Jeff Allgayer yea · Tom Coblentz N yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026
City Council
Council to decide on smoke shop special use permit at 1406 N Mechanic
The El Campo City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, along with several other items. They will also vote on ordinances and resolutions covering mobile food regulations, a voluntary annexation request, utility extensions, insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and civic center audio/video equipment. The agenda includes routine consent items and a report on the proposed FY2027 property tax rate.
- Special use permit for smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (SUP 2026-02)
- Ordinance 2026-12: Repealing and replacing mobile food establishment regulations per state law
- Resolution R2026-38: Directing review of voluntary annexation request
- Resolution R2026-42: Approving water/sewer extension agreement for 1102 Pinchot
- Resolution R2026-45: Five-year solid waste contract with Texas Disposal Systems
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 24, 2026 - 6:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 6:00 PM on August 24, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUP 2026-02: An Application by Raheel Ahmed Khoso (Proposed Tenant) With Permission of Property Owner Cedar Village Shopping Center LLC For a Special Use Permit to Operate a Smoke Shop In A Unit At: Approximately 0.6536 Acres of Bruns Home Acres Lot 59A,62A,63A-1; General Location: 1406 N Mechanic, El Campo, TX, 77437
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but …
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
Smoke shop special use permit and highway commercial use eligibility on agenda
The El Campo Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, and will also consider use eligibility for a C-2 commercial district along Highway 59. The commission will review draft updates to the Unified Development Code and approve the July 8 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing and action on SUP 2026-02: special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (0.6536 acres, Bruns Home Acres Lot 59A, 62A, 63A-1)
- EOU-2026-01: use eligibility for C-2 General Commercial District at 0 Highway 59 (approx. 10 acres)
- Unified Development Code (UDC) draft review
- Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission approves truck stop eligibility in C-2 zone, smoke shop permit fails
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a motion to deem 'truck stop' an eligible use by special use permit in the C-2 General Commercial District for a proposed development on HWY 59, pending annexation. A separate special use permit application for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic failed due to lack of a second to the motion. The Commission also scheduled a joint meeting with City Council for October 5, 2026, to review the draft Unified Development Code.
- Approved motion to find 'truck stop' eligible by SUP in C-2 zone (unanimous)
- Motion to approve SUP 2026-02 for smoke shop failed due to lack of second
- Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Scheduled joint UDC review meeting with Council for 10/5/2026
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on August 12, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING - SUP 2026-02: An application by RAHEEL AHMED KHOSO (PROPOSED TENANT) with permission of property owner CEDAR VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER LLC for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to o …
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CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
PUBLIC HEARING - SUP 2026-02: An application by RAHEEL AHMED KHOSO (PROPOSED
TENANT) with permission of property owner CEDAR VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER LLC for a
SPECIAL USE PERMIT to operate a SMOKE SHOP in a unit at: Approximately 0.6536 ACRES of
BRUNS HOME ACRES LOT 59A,62A,63A-1; General Location: 1406 N MECHANIC, EL CAMPO, TX,
77437.
1. Lana Nimri (12906 Island Falls Ct, Houston, TX 77041): Spoke regarding SUP-2026-02; Stated in
opposition of approving the application, believes that increased visibility of tobacco and vaping products
where children & teenagers live can make them want to try it out; That businesses centered around these
products can normalize smoking & vaping for younger generations; well documented nature of nicotine and
the public health concerns associated with this type of use. Valuable commercial space like this should be
used for businesses that provide everyday services or help for families & teenagers instead of making them
addicted to harmful products. If City keeps approving businesses like this, sets the stage for other addictive
types of businesses like adult stores, adult video or poker store; Asks for Commission to deny the
application & to consider what value a smoke shop can add to the kids, teenagers, and children.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON MINUTES
City of El Campo
Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., …
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
Smoke shop special use permit and highway commercial zone review
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic. They will also consider a use eligibility request for a 10-acre tract on Highway 59 and review the draft Unified Development Code.
- Public hearing and action on SUP 2026-02: special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic (0.6536 acres, Cedar Village Shopping Center)
- Consideration of use eligibility (EOU-2026-01) for C-2 General Commercial district on 10 acres at 0 Highway 59
- Draft review of the Unified Development Code (UDC)
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 5:00 PM on August 12, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING - SUP 2026-02: An application by RAHEEL AHMED KHOSO (PROPOSED TENANT) with permission of property owner CEDAR VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER LLC for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to o …
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
City Council
Council to set proposed tax rate and discuss FY 2027 budget
The council will consider resolutions to hire grant administration and engineering firms for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, discuss financing for the Northside Center's historic auditorium renovation, and review the proposed FY 2027 budget, tax rate, and Truth in Taxation calculations. A record vote on the proposed tax rate and a public hearing notice are also on the agenda.
- Resolution 2026-39: Authorize Public Management Inc. for grant administration on the U.S. Highway 59 Economic Development Utility Extension Project (EDA disaster supplemental)
- Resolution R2026-40: Authorize Urban Engineering for professional engineering services on the same project
- Resolution R2026-41: Authorize application to FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
- Discussion of Northside Center's financing request for the Historic Auditorium Renovation Project
- Review of proposed FY 2027 budget, property tax rate, no new revenue rate, voter approved rate, and proposed tax rate; record vote on 2026 proposed tax rate
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 6:00 PM on August 10, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. Presentation of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) ROAD Ready Program Recognition
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
City Council
Council to set FY2027 tax rate and consider grant contracts
The El Campo City Council will consider setting the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027, including a public hearing notice, and review the city budget. They will also vote on resolutions to hire grant administrators and engineers for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, and discuss financing for the Historic Auditorium renovation.
- Resolution 2026-39: Select Public Management Inc. for EDA grant administration services
- Resolution R2026-40: Select Urban Engineering for EDA project engineering services
- Resolution R2026-41: Apply for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant
- Discussion of Northside Center financing for Historic Auditorium renovation
- Proposed FY2027 tax rate and Truth in Taxation calculation
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✓ Decided: Council approves $0.49144 proposed tax rate for FY2027
The City Council unanimously approved a record vote on the proposed tax rate of $0.49144 for fiscal year 2027, setting the ceiling for the final tax rate. They also approved resolutions to select Public Management Inc. for grant administration and Urban Engineering for engineering services for the U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, and authorized submission of a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application for $17,146,929. The council approved the Northside Center's request to obtain financing up to $175,000 for the historic auditorium renovation, and received information on the proposed budget and Truth in Taxation calculations without further action.
- Approved record tax rate of $0.49144 for 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-39 selecting Public Management Inc. for grant administration (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-40 selecting Urban Engineering for engineering services (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R2026-41 authorizing FEMA FMA grant application for $17,146,929 (unanimous)
- Approved Northside Center financing request up to $175,000 (unanimous)
- Received proposed FY2027 budget and tax rate information without action
- Received 2026 Truth in Taxation calculations without action
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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 6:00 PM on August 10, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. Presentation of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) ROAD Ready Program Recognition
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
2.
CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1.
Presentation of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) ROAD Ready Program
Recognition
The City of El Campo is being recognized for making a commitment to becoming R.O.A.D. Ready by the
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. This recognition is a testament to efforts by the
Public Works Department to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property by raising awareness of
dangers on and near roadways through internal roadway safety training and utilizing TMLIRP resources.
R.O.A.D. Ready teaches employees to “Recognize” the Hazards; “Observe” People, Processes, and
Equipment; “Assess” the Risk Level; and “Determine” the Safest Course of Action for roadway exposures.
Representatives for TMLIRP took to the podium to present the ROAD Ready Recognition to the City of El
Campo Public Works Department. TMLIRP representatives went on to explain the requirements to obtain
such a recognition and applauded the Public Works Department for their efforts.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City of El Campo
City Council - Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
August 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Mayor Bustamante called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Eugene Bustamante
Mayor
Present
Kyle Wallis
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Blake Barger
Council Member
Present
Jeff Allgayer
Counci …
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💰 Federal awards (top 8 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.2M | EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOMES |
| $669,712 | EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES |
| $634,882 | EL CAMPO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES |
| $102,800 | SHOPPA'S FARM SUPPLY, INC. Department of the Interior · TX-FWS ANAHUAC NWR-FARM MACHINERY UTILITY TRACTOR |
| $28,737 | SHOPPA'S FARM SUPPLY, INC. Department of the Interior · TX-ARANSAS NWR- JOHN DEERE TRACTOR REPAIR |
| $21,100 | TRIPLE PLAY OUTFITTERS, LLC Department of Defense · MENS RETREAT |
| $20,190 | TRIPLE PLAY OUTFITTERS, LLC Department of Defense · 737TRG MARRIAGE RETREAT 28-30 MAR 2025 |
| $9,786 | SHOPPA'S FARM SUPPLY, INC. Department of the Interior · TX-AR MATAGORDA ISLD NWR - URGENT GENERATOR REPAIR |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Adults with low literacy33.4% (low numeracy 46% · 2017)
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