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MEETING NOTICE
City of El Campo
City Council Regular Session
City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437)
September 28, 2026 - 6:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of El Campo will be held at City Hall - Council Chambers (315 E. Jackson St., El Campo, Texas, 77437) at 6:00 PM on September 28, 2026. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and consider taking official action on the following agenda items:

Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

2.

CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM

 

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

 

4.

PUBLIC HEARING

 

1. Public Hearing on Utility Rate Increases, as required by Section 13.05 of the City Charter

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

At this time, any person with city-related business, not scheduled on the agenda, may speak to the City Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is limited to making a statement of specific factual information in response to the inquiry, or reciting existing policy, but may not discuss, deliberate, or take any action on any item. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes. The issue may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

1. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes

7.

CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON

 

1. Ordinance 2026-15 Amending Appendix A - City of El Campo Fee Schedule - Article A3.000 EMS Department, amending by updating Sec. A3.001 Ambulance Fees; Article A4.000 Construction Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A4.001 Building Permits, Plan Review and Contractor Registration, by updating Sec. A4.002 Electrical permits, by updating Sec. A4.006 Gas permits; Article A5.000 Health Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A5.002 Retail Food Establishment Permit Fee, by updating Sec. A5.003 Mobile food vendor permit fee; Article A6.000 Development Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A6.001 Development related fees; Article A7.000 Fire Prevention Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A7.003 Construction permit;  Article A8.000 Business Related Fees, amending by updating Sec. A8.004 Massage business permit, by updating Sec. A8.005 Coin-operated machines and pool tables; A9.000 Parks and Community Facilities, amending by updating Sec. 9.002 Civic Center; Article A10.000 Utility Rates and Charges, amending by updating Sec. A10.001 Water Rates, by updating Sec. A10.002 Sewer Rates, by updating Sec. A10.003 Utility Services Fees, by updating Sec. A10.009 Drainage pipe installation fee, by updating Sec. A10.010 Transportation User Fee, by updating Sec. A10.011 Solid Waste Rates; Enacting Other Provisions Incident and Relating to the Subject and Purpose of This Ordinance; and Providing for an Effective Date

2. Discussion and Consideration of City Development Corporation FY2025-2026 Budget Amendment

3. Discussion and Consideration of City Development Corporation FY2027 Budget Adoption

8.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The City Council may go into Executive Session regarding any item posted on the Agenda as authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Notice is hereby given that the City Council may go into Executive Session in accordance with the following provision of the Government Code: 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property, 551.073 Deliberation about gifts and donations, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices or Security Audits and 551.087 Economic Development. No final action will be taken in Closed Executive Session. 

1. Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property

9.

RECONVENE AND TAKE ACTION

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of El Campo will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending City meetings. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting City Hall at 979-541-5000, or by e-mail to information@cityofelcampo.org.

This meeting is posted and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. I hereby certify that the above notice and agenda were posted at City Hall, 315 East Jackson Street, El Campo, Texas 77437, on the designated public bulletin board — a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times — and on the official City of El Campo website, for a continuous period of not less than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Published By: Kaylee Koudela, City Secretary 
Agenda Approved By: Courtney Sladek, City Manager