Council reached a consensus against de-annexing the proposed 1,552-acre Cardon Development, where the existing agreement provides an 81.33% rebate of city property taxes collected on developed property. Staff also said an ordinance would be brought forward to remove unintended appendices from the 2024 energy code after compliance was estimated to add about $1 million to school construction costs.

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Jun 4, 2026

Council Opposes Data Centers in City Limits

The council unanimously approved a resolution opposing data-center construction within Alvin city limits until additional information, impact analysis, and regulatory considerations can be evaluated.

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May 7, 2026

Council Approves City Hall Asbestos Abatement

The council unanimously approved a City Hall asbestos-abatement agreement with Horizon Group International for up to $314,920. It also awarded Shell Energy Solutions a 12-month electricity contract beginning June 3, 2026.

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Apr 16, 2026

New parking restrictions approved

Alvin approved rules regulating parking for vehicles longer than 25 feet and commercial motor vehicles during certain hours, with penalties of up to $500 for violations.

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Mar 19, 2026

Council approves restaurant and façade grants

Alvin City Council approved two economic development grants totaling $67,493.60: $61,000 for Foul Play Restaurant and $6,493.60 for Alvin Shopping Center façade improvements. The restaurant grant passed with one opposing vote; the shopping center grant passed unanimously. Council rejected both requests to release approximately 25 acres and 4 acres from the City of Alvin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, with all members voting no.

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Mar 5, 2026

Council Cancels May General Election

The City Council unanimously approved canceling the May 2, 2026, general election because the candidates were unopposed. It also approved renewals for water-treatment chemicals costing up to $30,000 and $110,000, suspended a proposed gas-utility rate adjustment, approved a rear-setback variance, and appointed a finance director.

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Feb 19, 2026

Council approves City Attorney termination agreement

The council unanimously approved a termination agreement with the City Attorney and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a one-year, up-to-$50,000 polyphosphate renewal and an agreement to fund signal-pole and mast-arm upgrades along Business State Highway 35C.

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Feb 5, 2026

Council advances boundary and zoning changes

Council approved an agreement reducing Alvin’s city-limit strip in the Meridiana Master Planned Community from 100 feet to 1 foot over approximately 0.6131 miles. The vote passed with all members present voting yes except Council members Martin Vela and Chris Vaughn, who voted no.

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Jan 15, 2026

Council Advances New City Hall Design

The council unanimously authorized design work for an approximately 31,190-square-foot City Hall and Municipal Court Building and approved incorporating the closure and abandonment of two nearby street segments into the project.

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Dec 18, 2025

Council Approves New 128-Acre Development

The City Council unanimously annexed approximately 128.5284 acres and approved a Planned Unit Development plan for the Verona Tract near Highway 6, Harriman Road, and Cardinal Drive. Council also awarded the City Hall construction manager contract and approved public-safety equipment funded through opioid settlement proceeds.

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Dec 4, 2025

Council advances annexation and utility rate review

The council suspended Texas-New Mexico Power Company’s requested rate change for 90 days to allow time for review and negotiations. It also accepted a petition to annex about 128.5 acres and scheduled a public hearing for December 18, 2025.

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Nov 20, 2025

Council adopts long-range comprehensive plan

The City Council unanimously adopted the City of Alvin Comprehensive Plan after a public hearing. The planning process included two community open houses with more than 70 total attendees, six advisory committee meetings, and three joint workshop round-table sessions. Council also approved a shared wastewater lift station agreement serving planned 107-acre and 128-acre developments.

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Nov 6, 2025

Council approves utility district addition and speed changes

The City Council unanimously approved adding approximately 32.79 acres to Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 48 and amended city speed-limit regulations based on an engineering and traffic investigation. Council also approved up to $500,000 for replacement air-conditioning equipment at the Recreation Center and Animal Adoption Center.

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Oct 16, 2025

Council approves athletic facility policy and fees

Alvin City Council unanimously approved revised rules for using city athletic facilities and a related fee ordinance. The consent agenda also authorized purchases totaling $262,171.26 for a mower, Senior Center surveillance and access controls, and server infrastructure.

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Oct 2, 2025

Council Approves $12,660 Property Incentive

The council unanimously approved a business incentive of up to $12,660 for improvements at 412 and 414 West House Street and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement.

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Sep 18, 2025

Council approves $8.1 million Hood Street project

The council unanimously awarded Tandem Services, LLC. a contract of up to $8,085,191 for the 2024 Concrete Pavement and Drainage Project on Hood Street and approved up to $102,775 for materials testing. The project is funded through the Sales Tax Fund.

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Sep 4, 2025

Council keeps property tax rate at $0.685

The City Council adopted a 2025 tax rate of $0.685 per $100 of valuation in a 5-2 vote, rejecting the proposed $0.700635 no-new-revenue rate. The council also approved the fiscal year 2025-26 budget.

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Aug 21, 2025

Alvin Approves Utility and Trash Fee Changes

The council approved revised water, wastewater, and solid-waste fees taking effect with October 2025 billing cycles, including a 10% penalty for late payments.

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