City Council Meeting November 10, 2026 | City of Beaumont

The City of Beaumont, Texas, City Council meeting on November 10, 2026, approved a resolution to purchase two 2027 Western Star concrete mixer trucks for the Streets and Drainage Division for a total of $437,910. The trucks, each priced at $218,955, will replace two 2005 mixers with high mileage and declining availability; one purchase is funded through the Capital Reserve Fund and the other through voter-approved general obligation bond funds associated with Prop A. Pricing was obtained from Beaumont Freightliner through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program, and each truck includes a one-year, 50,000-mile warranty. The motion carried, with at least one council member opposed; the transcript does not establish the full vote count.

Council discussion weighed buying the trucks against having concrete delivered. A letter from Modern Concrete and Materials estimated potential annual savings of more than $100,000 from relying on deliveries, while staff cited delivery delays, crew idle time, scheduling limits, and the operational needs of smaller pours as reasons for maintaining the trucks. Staff also questioned assumptions in the estimate. The Public Works Director said the purchase replaces existing fleet capacity rather than expanding it. The council recessed into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, and duties of the city clerk.