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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)
August 10, 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 August 10, 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.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

 

1. Presentation of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) ROAD Ready Program Recognition

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 - July 27, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes

2. Approval of City Council - Regular Meeting - July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Minutes

7.

CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON

 

1. Resolution 2026-39 Authorizing the Selection of Public Management Inc. to Provide Professional Grant Administration Services for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Program for the U.S. Highway 59 Economic Development Utility Extension Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement

2. Resolution R2026-40 Authorizing the Selection of Urban Engineering to Provide Professional Engineer Services for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Program for the U.S. Highway 59 Economic Development Utility Extension Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement

3. Resolution R2026-41 Authorizing The Submission of an Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program; Designating The Mayor as the City's Subrecipient Authorized Representative; And Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Necessary to Apply for and Administer the Grant

4. Discussion and Consideration of The Northside Center's Request to Obtain Financing for the Historic Auditorium Renovation Project

5. Review and Discuss the City of El Campo's Proposed Budget, the Current Property Tax Rate, the No New Revenue Rate, the Voter Approved Rate, and the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2027, and Take Action as Necessary to Direct Staff

6. Consideration of and Action on the 2026 Truth in Taxation Calculation: 2025 Excess Debt Collections and 2026 Anticipated Tax Collection Tax Rate

7. Consideration of and Action to Take a Record Vote on the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate, and to Approve the Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase for the City of El Campo

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