Rockport meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Rockport council to weigh budget, tax rate, and RV park rezoning on Aug. 11

No final decisions were made in Rockport government meetings over the past two weeks, but the City Council is set to vote on a proposed budget, a tax rate hearing date, and several ordinances at its Aug. 11 meeting. The council will also consider calling a special election to fill a vacant Ward 1 seat.

Planning and Zoning Commission (July 27)

The commission held public hearings on two rezoning requests to Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlays and considered a concept plan and preliminary plat for a new subdivision. The first rezoning would allow an RV park at 1222 Highway 35 S (Forrest Oaks) from B-1 to PUD. The second would rezone 1819-1833 S Ann Street, 720 Mathis Street, and a portion of S Ann Street from R-2 to PUD. The commission also reviewed The Oaks at Market Street Subdivision plat at 802 W Morgan, 155 Kelly Lane, and W Murray St. Minutes have not yet been published, so the commission's recommendations are not known.

City Council (July 28)

The council met for a regular session and a budget workshop. The regular agenda included a proposed $85 service charge for utility trips outside regular hours, an amendment to sex offender residency restrictions to align with state law, rezoning of 21.5 acres at 1222 Highway 35 S for an RV park PUD, rezoning of 13.5 acres at 1819-1833 S Ann St for multi-family PUD, and approval of Resolution 2026-27R to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes. No minutes are available yet, so no votes are confirmed.

The workshop reviewed Hotel Occupancy Tax allocations, the Convention & Visitors Bureau board's composition and responsibilities, and items for the FY2026-2027 budget. No votes were expected.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Aug. 4)

The board held a public hearing on a request for reduced setbacks for a backyard pool at 415 Augusta Dr. The request asks to reduce the accessory use structure setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. 4 in. and the rear setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft. The board also approved the June 25, 2026 meeting minutes. The outcome of the setback request is not yet published.

City Council (Aug. 11)

The council will consider the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and set a date for the tax rate hearing. It will also vote on second readings of three ordinances: adding an $85 after-hours utility service charge (Ordinance 2018), updating sex offender residency restrictions (Ordinance 2019), and rezoning 1222 Highway 35 S from B-1 to PUD (Ordinance 2020). A resolution (2026-34R) would call a special election for the Ward 1 council seat on November 3, 2026.

A separate budget workshop will continue discussions on employee benefits and remaining capital projects. The Tax Assessor will provide an update on the 2026 tax rate calculation. A taxpayer impact statement shows that for a median-valued homestead property ($338,830), the tax bill would rise from $1,373.26 in the current fiscal year to $1,445.03 under the proposed budget, compared to $1,299.91 at the no-new-revenue rate. The council announced that a public hearing and adoption of the budget, tax rate, utility rates, and fees is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

Coming up

• **City Council regular meeting and budget workshop** – Aug. 11, 2026. The regular meeting includes budget presentation, tax rate hearing date, second readings of ordinances, and the special election resolution. The workshop covers employee benefits, capital projects, and tax rate calculations.
• **Public hearing and adoption of budget, tax rate, utility rates, and fees** – Sept. 8, 2026.

Rockport Council Set to Act on Utility Fee, Rezoning, and Hotel Tax Items; Minutes Not Yet Published

Rockport's City Council had a full agenda scheduled for July 28, 2026, including a proposed $85 utility service charge, two rezoning requests totaling 35 acres, and a resolution to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes. However, meeting minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those items are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 28, 2026

The Council was scheduled to consider several action items, according to the published agenda:

• **$85 utility service charge** — A proposed fee for utility trips made outside regular working hours.
• **Sex offender residency rules** — An amendment to bring local restrictions in line with state law.
• **Rezoning at 1222 Highway 35 S** — A request to rezone 21.5 acres from B-1 to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for an RV park, identified as the Forrest Oaks property.
• **Rezoning at 1819–1833 S Ann Street** — A request to rezone 13.5 acres from R-2 to PUD for multi-family housing. The parcels include 720 Mathis Street and a portion of S Ann Street.
• **Resolution 2026-27R** — Approval to collect delinquent hotel occupancy taxes.

The agenda also listed appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and drainage improvements as discussion items.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report how the Council voted on any of these items or whether any were postponed or tabled. Readers should check the official City of Rockport website for posted minutes.

City Council Budget Workshop — July 28, 2026

A separate Council workshop was scheduled the same day to review the upcoming FY2026-2027 budget. Agenda items included:

• Review of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) allocations and the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) board's composition and responsibilities.
• Review of the tax rate, budget, and capital items for the new fiscal year.
• Next steps in the budget process, presented by the City Secretary.

No votes or final decisions were expected at this workshop, per the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 27, 2026

The Commission held public hearings on two rezoning requests and a subdivision plat, according to the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Scheduled items:

• **Public hearing: 1222 Highway 35 S (Forrest Oaks)** — Rezoning from B-1 to PUD for an RV park.
• **Public hearing: 1819–1833 S Ann Street, 720 Mathis Street, and a portion of S Ann Street** — Rezoning from R-2 to PUD.
• **The Oaks at Market Street Subdivision** — Concept plan and preliminary plat for property at 802 W Morgan, 155 Kelly Lane, and W Murray St.

The two rezoning items overlap with those scheduled for Council action the following day, which is typical: the Commission reviews and makes recommendations before Council takes final action.

Coming Up

Zoning Board of Adjustment — August 4, 2026

The Board will hold a public hearing on a setback relief request for a backyard pool at 415 Augusta Dr. Two specific reductions are on the agenda:

• Reducing the accessory use structure setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. 4 in.
• Reducing the rear setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft.

The Board will also consider approval of its June 25, 2026 meeting minutes.

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*Note: All recent meeting summaries above are based on published agendas only. Minutes confirming votes, public comment, and final outcomes had not been posted as of August 3, 2026. Check the City of Rockport's official website for updated records.*