Special Called Commission Meeting: June 18, 2024

The City of Texas City held a Special Called Commission Meeting on June 18, 2024, focusing on various community and administrative updates. Key procurement and budget discussions included the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, which allocates approximately $406,000 towards housing rehabilitation, neighborhood cleanup, public services for seniors and differently-abled individuals, and public facilities improvements. The plan emphasizes revitalization of targeted neighborhoods and continued support for low to moderate income residents. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on wastewater and sewer system maintenance and improvements, highlighting a $1.5 million budget funded through the Enterprise fund for infrastructure projects such as lift station rebuilds and sewer line replacements. The commission also confirmed the appointment of a new finance director and approved resolutions related to federal award requirements for hazard mitigation funding. Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to infrastructure maintenance, community development, and fiscal management.