Commission Meeting April 3, 2024

The City of Texas City Commission meeting on April 3, 2024, included several key agenda items focused on community development and recreational programming. The Community Development Department reported on their annual activities, highlighting efforts in fair housing, housing assistance, and neighborhood revitalization, including the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for internships and housing reconstruction. The department also discussed upcoming fair housing month activities such as an art contest and public forum. The Recreation and Tourism Department presented their schedule of events for the year, including summer camps, festivals, and special community events. Additionally, the Commission approved amendments to the Haren Landing subdivision's Planned Unit Development (PUD) to enhance amenities and open space, and approved an ordinance to abandon an alley to consolidate lots for new housing development, supported by identified funding. The meeting emphasized community engagement, housing development, and public amenities, reflecting ongoing investment in physical infrastructure and housing policy compliance.