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City Commission Meeting: July 1, 2026
Published: Jul 1, 2026
City Commission Approves $5.1M Boost for Moses Lake Pump Station, Addresses 10-Month Budget Discrepancy
The City Commission convened to discuss and approve various budget amendments and ordinances. Key actions included allocating an additional $5.1 million for the Moses Lake Storm Water Pump Station project, bringing the total project cost to $12.2 million. Funding for this project will be drawn from the general fund's unassigned fund balance. The commission also approved a contract with Carlson Mlan Construction Company LLC for $12,240,652.80 for the same project. Additionally, ordinance 2026-18 was considered, which involves amending the city's budget for the Moses Lake Storm Water Pump Station project. Other financial discussions involved approving budget adjustments for multiple departments, including a $1.9 million increase for the general fund sourced from increased property tax revenue, and adjustments for the library grant fund, selective traffic enforcement grant, dyke fund, utility fund, economic development corporation, and cultural arts foundation. A significant point of discussion was the discovery that the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget was initially set for 10 months instead of the usual 12, necessitating these amendments to cover the remaining two months of operations.
City Discusses 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan, Addresses Public Outreach Concerns
The City Commission held a public hearing and discussed the 2026 Annual Action Plan draft for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The plan outlines funding priorities and proposed activities aimed at benefiting low and moderate-income residents, preventing slum and blight, and addressing urgent community needs. Funding has been allocated to four core projects: integrated community services and assistance, administration and program delivery, housing rehabilitation and repair, and neighborhood and public facilities improvement. Changes from the first public hearing included modifications to funding amounts and language. Concerns were raised by the public regarding the accessibility and notification of the grant process, with requests for improved publications and outreach, particularly to Spanish-speaking residents.
City Commission Votes to Reinstate Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Amidst Decorum Debate
The City Commission discussed and ultimately voted to amend the commission rules of procedure to allow for public comment on non-agenda items. This action reinstates a practice that was previously removed. The debate included discussions on the importance of resident voices, maintaining decorum, and the potential for profanity during public comments. The amended ordinance aims to balance the right of citizens to speak with the need for orderly meetings. Additionally, former Mayor Dick Johnson and Mayor Abel Garza addressed past administrative decisions regarding public comment limitations and budget amendments. The role of city staff and taxpayers was also debated.
Texas City Marks 250th Anniversary, Addresses Public Concerns, and Plans Fourth of July Festivities
The City Commission meeting included a proclamation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Mayor Abel Garza presented the proclamation, encouraging residents to reflect on national history and civic responsibilities. Nicole Miller was presented with the proclamation. The meeting also featured public comments on various issues, including the need for better maintenance of public facilities like the lighthouse, concerns about the accessibility of public notices for grants, and discussions regarding budget amendments and commission rules of procedure. Additionally, the city is preparing for its Fourth of July celebrations, with a parade, festival, concerts, and fireworks planned.
Texas City Museum Showcases New Programs, Exhibits, and Attendance Growth
The Texas City Museum curator presented an overview of the museum's operations, exhibits, and programming. The museum aims to be a center for culture, history, and education through artifact preservation, collecting donations, rotating exhibits, events, programming, research, and guided tours. New initiatives include adaptive recreation programs for people with disabilities, 'Letters to Space,' 'History Roundup,' craft days, and 'Pilates Day.' Upcoming events feature 'Artifact Still Life Painting,' 'Crochet with Carolyn,' and 'Tuesday Talks' on local history. The museum also collaborates with the communications department and library on 'Texas City Tails History Uncovered.' Permanent exhibits cover Civil War, early Texas City, schools, the 1947 disaster, and model trains. The museum plans seven to eight rotating exhibits annually. Attendance figures were presented, showing a potential to meet or exceed the previous fiscal year's numbers. A slight drop in historic homes attendance was noted, attributed to ongoing construction and a canceled settlement celebration. Seasonality of attendance tends to be higher in spring and summer, with efforts underway to balance this through fall programming.
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