Dickinson meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Dickinson Council to Consider Tax Rate Increase, $19.1M Budget

The Dickinson City Council will hold a special meeting Aug. 25 to discuss a proposed property tax rate increase and the FY2026-27 budget. The proposed rate of $0.390000 per $100 valuation is up from the current $0.36820, and would raise the estimated tax bill on a median-valued homestead from $998.51 to $1,098.75 per year. No formal vote is scheduled for this meeting; it is a presentation and discussion item.

Recent meetings in the past two weeks were all agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No decisions have been confirmed. The following items were on the agendas.

Recent meetings (Aug. 10-11)

Dickinson Management District (Aug. 10) – The board considered approving its FY2026/2027 budget, which includes a $500,000 ambulance purchase and a $3,000,000 revenue estimate. It also considered an interlocal agreement with the City of Dickinson for law enforcement services. The agenda included a closed session for legal and economic development discussions.

Economic Development Corporation (Aug. 11) – The EDC held a joint special meeting with the City Council to present the proposed FY2026-2027 budget. The budget worksheet shows a projected deficit of $2,053,991.76, with sales tax revenue estimated at $2,756,250. Special projects were allocated $2,885,000, real property acquisition $500,000, and legal services $300,000. No votes were scheduled.

City Council (Aug. 11) – The council held a joint budget workshop with the EDC. The agenda included discussion of the proposed budget, with no formal votes. Also on the agenda were setting the FY2026-2027 tax rate and hearing date, adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, and several resolutions: a fuel supply contract with Bay Oil Company, an interlocal agreement with the Management District for law enforcement, and termination of 2021 and 2023 Economic Development Performance Agreements with REME William Cole, LLC for the Water Street Project. The council also considered an ordinance to bar permits for properties owing delinquent debt to the city (2nd reading).

Economic Development Corporation (Aug. 11) – The DEDC considered approving its FY2026/2027 budget and a resolution to terminate the same Water Street Project agreements with REME William Cole, LLC. Consent items included a $28,000 monthly administrative fee plus $4,000 audit transfer, a $20,015.18 payroll transfer, and the financial report for the period ending May 31, 2026.

Upcoming meetings

City Council special meeting – Aug. 25 – The council will discuss the proposed FY2026-27 budget and the tax rate increase. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement required by H.B. 1522. The General Fund budget is $19,109,895; city-wide total revenues are $37,347,387 and expenditures $35,466,292. The no-new-revenue tax rate is $0.359317, which would produce an estimated bill of $1,012.56 on a median homestead.

City Council regular meeting (same day, Aug. 25) – The council will consider adopting the 2024 International Fire Code (2nd reading), the proposed tax rate of $0.390000, eliminating the Assistant City Manager position, approving the DEDC budget, and an interlocal agreement with Dickinson ISD for standby ambulance at football games. Several items are discussion-only, including short-term rental regulation.

Coming up

• **Aug. 25 – City Council special meeting** (budget and tax rate discussion)
• **Aug. 25 – City Council regular meeting** (budget, tax rate, fire code, and other items)

Both meetings are open to the public. Check the city’s website for agendas and times.

Dickinson boards to weigh budget, tax rate, police agreement

This week, Dickinson's governing bodies will consider several significant items, including the city's tax rate, the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services. All meetings are agenda-only; no minutes have been published, so no decisions have been reported.

City Council to set tax rate, adopt fire code

The Dickinson City Council will consider setting the FY2026-2027 tax rate and hearing date. The agenda lists a No-New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.359317 per $100 valuation and a Voter-Approval Tax Rate of $2.703170 per $100 valuation. The council will also take up an ordinance (second reading) to bar permits for properties owing delinquent debt to the city, a resolution awarding a fuel supply contract to Bay Oil Company, a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Dickinson Management District No. 1 for law enforcement services, and a resolution to terminate the 2021 and 2023 Economic Development Performance Agreements with REME William Cole, LLC for the Water Street Project.

Joint budget workshop with EDC

The City Council and the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint budget workshop to present and discuss the proposed FY2026-2027 budget. No formal votes are scheduled. The budget worksheet shows a projected deficit of $2,053,991.76, sales tax revenue estimated at $2,756,250, a special projects allocation of $2,885,000, real property acquisition budgeted at $500,000, and legal services budgeted at $300,000. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

EDC to vote on budget and terminate agreements

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will consider approving its FY2026/2027 budget and a resolution to terminate the 2021 and 2023 Economic Development Performance Agreements with REME William Cole, LLC for the Water Street Project. The board will also vote on routine consent items, including the July 2026 Administrative Service Fee and Audit Transfer Request ($28,000 monthly fee plus $4,000 audit), the July 2026 Payroll Transfer Request ($20,015.18), and the DEDC Financial and Investment Report for the period ending May 31, 2026. The board may enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives.

Management District to consider budget and police agreement

The Dickinson Management District No. 1 will consider approving its FY2026/2027 budget, which includes a $3,000,000 revenue estimate and a $500,000 ambulance allocation. The board will also vote on an interlocal agreement with the City of Dickinson for law enforcement services, and approve the July 23, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a closed session for attorney consultation and economic development negotiations. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

Cancelled meeting

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 4403 Hwy 3 was cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted outside City Hall by City Secretary Claude Oliver. No business items were listed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days.

Dickinson boards weigh budget, zoning overhaul, and economic development agreement

Management District set to vote on economic development agreement, 365-day grant moratorium

The Dickinson Management District #1 Board had an agenda for July 23 that included a vote on an economic development agreement involving the City of Dickinson, the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation, and the District (Item 9.A). The board was also scheduled to adopt a 365-day moratorium on grant or loan applications from entities outside the City (Item 7.A). Additional agenda items included approving minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting (Item 5.A), approving the Financial Report for the FY26 period ending April 2026 (Item 5.B), and confirming Don Zeek to Board Position 3 (Item 9.B). Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council schedules FY2026-2027 budget workshop

The City Council had a special meeting scheduled for July 28 to receive a presentation and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. No final decisions were scheduled for that session. A separate City Council agenda for the same date listed several items for discussion and possible action, including an ordinance to regulate battery energy storage systems, an ordinance to bar permits for persons or properties with delinquent debts to the City, a contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a Texas Conviction Reporting interface, an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for automated license plate recognition cameras, and discussion on reallocation of Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) funds. Minutes have not yet been published for either session.

Planning & Zoning Commission: July 21 meeting cancelled

The July 21, 2026 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was cancelled, with no items discussed or decided. A separate agenda had been prepared for the same date covering discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to the Unified Development Code and zoning map, including a proposed Bayou Mixed Use District that would permit residential, tourism, hospitality, commercial, and marine-related uses along Dickinson Bayou while limiting incompatible uses. That agenda also included consent approval of minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting, board comments noting attendance and the previous cancellation, and a Building Official update announcing that new City Planner Briana Barr started July 6, 2026. Because the meeting was cancelled, none of these items were acted upon.

Board of Adjustment to consider accessory dwelling unit variance at 1001 Avenue L

The Board of Adjustment had a July 27 agenda that included a public hearing and possible action on a request to increase the maximum size of an accessory dwelling unit from 600 to 850 square feet at 1001 Avenue L. The board was also scheduled to receive training on its functions, authority, and responsibilities, and to approve minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **August 4 — Economic Development Corporation:** The Dickinson EDC will consider approval of its FY2026/2027 budget, along with a July 2026 Administrative Service Fee and Audit Transfer Request of $28,333.33 and a July 2026 Payroll Transfer Request of $20,015.18. The board will also review a Financial and Investment Report for the period ending May 31, 2026, and hold an executive session regarding economic development incentives for business prospects.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected as agendas only; minutes have not yet been published. Items described reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.*

Dickinson council agendas target battery storage rules, budget workshop; EDC weighs bank credit line

Dickinson's recent public meetings covered a range of financial and regulatory items, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the July sessions, only the agendas — not final outcomes — can be reported here. Residents should watch for posted minutes to confirm what was approved.

Economic Development Corporation — July 7

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation posted an agenda calling for a resolution to maintain a revolving line of credit with Texas First Bank. The board also planned to approve May and June 2026 Monthly Administrative Service Fees of $28,000 per month, along with May and June 2026 Payroll Transfer Requests.

Other listed items included a review of the Financial and Investment Report ending April 30, 2026, and a closed session to negotiate financial incentives for potential business prospects in the city. Minutes were not available as of this report.

City Council budget workshop — July 14

The City Council scheduled its first workshop on the proposed FY2026-2027 General Fund budget. The agenda noted that no decisions or votes were scheduled. Public comments were to be accepted before the workshop.

City Council regular agenda — July 14

A separate council agenda listed several action items:

• Award a contract to Municap, Inc. for management of public improvement districts.
• Adopt a resolution supporting an infrastructure project by the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation.
• Consider an ordinance to regulate battery energy storage systems.
• Authorize an agreement with TxDOT for automated license plate recognition cameras on TxDOT rights-of-way.
• Appoint one regular and two alternate members to the Board of Adjustment.

The council also planned a closed session for legal, economic development, and real property discussions. Outcomes are not yet confirmed because minutes have not been published.

Coming up

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 21. The commission will discuss and may act on amendments to the Unified Development Code and zoning map, including a proposed Bayou Mixed Use District along Dickinson Bayou that would permit residential, tourism, hospitality, commercial, and marine-related uses while limiting incompatible uses. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting. The agenda also notes that new City Planner Briana Barr started July 6, 2026, per a Building Official update. Residents may speak up to 3 minutes during public comments, though the commission may not deliberate on those comments.

Dickinson Management District #1 — July 23. The board is scheduled to vote on an economic development agreement among the City of Dickinson, the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation, and the District. It will also consider a 365-day moratorium on grant or loan applications from non-city entities. Other items include approving minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting, the FY26 financial report for the period ending April 2026, and confirming Don Zeek as Board Position 3.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only at the time of this report. Vote tallies, final dollar amounts, and approved language will be confirmed when official minutes are published.*

Dickinson boards set agenda on zoning, contracts, and development code; Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled

The Dickinson City Council's June 23 agenda included a contract award for public improvement district management, a second reading of an e-smoking ordinance, and a resolution supporting FM 517 roadway improvements — but minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

All four recent meetings covered in this roundup are listed as "agenda only," meaning the official minutes confirming what was decided have not been posted. The following reflects what was scheduled for discussion or action, not verified outcomes.

Board of Adjustment — June 22

The Board of Adjustment cancelled its scheduled June 22, 2026 meeting. No business was conducted, according to the posted agenda.

A separate agenda for the same date had listed a public hearing on a variance request to increase an accessory dwelling unit size from 600 to 850 square feet at 1001 Avenue L, plus review and approval of April 2026 meeting minutes. Because the meeting was cancelled, no action was taken on those items.

City Council — June 23

The City Council agenda for June 23 listed several items for vote or discussion:

• Award of a contract to Municap, Inc. for public improvement district management.
• Second reading of an ordinance restricting electronic smoking in city buildings and vehicles.
• A resolution supporting the FM 517 roadway improvement project and a TxDOT timeline.
• Discussion of a proposed ordinance regulating battery energy storage systems.
• Appointment of one regular and two alternate members to the Board of Adjustment.
• A closed session on economic development negotiations and legal matters.

Minutes have not been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items passed, failed, or were postponed.

Planning & Zoning Commission — June 29

The Planning & Zoning Commission agenda for June 29 included review of potential amendments to the city's Unified Development Code, zoning recommendations for properties fronting FM 517 and Gum Bayou, and a review comparing mixed-use zoning with planned development districts. The agenda noted discussion of zoning recommendations for large tracts of EDC-owned land near FM 517.

No minutes are available, so no decisions are confirmed.

Coming up

Economic Development Corporation — July 7, 2026. The EDC agenda includes a resolution to maintain a revolving line of credit with Texas First Bank, approval of May and June 2026 Monthly Administrative Service Fees at $28,000/month, approval of May and June 2026 Payroll Transfer Requests, and review of a Financial and Investment Report ending April 30, 2026. A closed session is scheduled to discuss financial incentives for business prospects.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the June 23 City Council and June 29 Planning & Zoning Commission meetings should watch for posted minutes on the city's official website.

Dickinson City Council weighs PID contract, e-smoking rules; development code under review

Dickinson leaders addressed a slate of financial, land-use and infrastructure matters in recent meetings. The City Council considered a professional management contract for the city’s public improvement district and advanced an e-smoking ordinance, while the Planning and Zoning Commission launched a review of the development code. A Board of Adjustment hearing on an accessory dwelling size variance was cancelled. The Economic Development Corporation will meet July 7 to discuss a revolving line of credit and closed-session incentives.

City Council

The City Council met June 23 and was scheduled to vote on awarding a contract to Municap, Inc. for public improvement district management. No vote tally was immediately available.

The council conducted a second reading of an ordinance that would restrict electronic smoking in city buildings and vehicles. Members also were set to approve a resolution supporting the FM 517 roadway improvement project and the timeline set by the Texas Department of Transportation.

In other business, the council discussed a proposed ordinance regulating battery energy storage systems and made appointments to the Board of Adjustment — one regular member and two alternates. The meeting included a closed session to address economic development negotiations and legal matters.

Planning & Zoning Commission

On June 29, the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed potential amendments to the city’s Unified Development Code. Discussion included zoning recommendations for large tracts of land owned by the Economic Development Corporation near FM 517 and Gum Bayou, as well as the merits of mixed-use zoning versus planned development districts.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment’s June 22 meeting was cancelled. An agenda issued prior to the cancellation had called for a public hearing on a variance request to increase the allowed size of an accessory dwelling unit from 600 to 850 square feet at 1001 Avenue L.

Coming up

The Dickinson Economic Development Corporation will meet July 7. The board is expected to consider a resolution to maintain a revolving line of credit with Texas First Bank. Also on the agenda: approval of $28,000 monthly administrative service fees for May and June 2026, approval of corresponding payroll transfer requests, and review of the financial and investment report for the period ending April 30, 2026. A closed session will address financial incentives for prospective business projects.