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What this means
The City of Galveston will take ownership of the former Rosenberg Elementary School site and use it as a public park. Council also authorized participation in an opioid settlement, adopted 2026 operating standards for city youth recreation programs, and approved a wastewater project closeout that reduced the contract by up to $1,678,130.33.
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Unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-022 to accept conveyance of the former Rosenberg Elementary School site from Galveston Independent School District for use as a city park.
Directed the City Manager to execute participation and release documents for the six remnant defendants opioid settlement agreement.
Unanimously adopted the 2026 Youth Services Standards of Care for city youth recreational programs.
Approved Change Order No. 3 for the Pirates Beach wastewater treatment plant and lift station project, producing contract savings of up to $1,678,130.33 for project closeout.
Approved a variance allowing alcoholic beverage sales at 2525 Jones Drive, a property within 300 feet of a school, church, or hospital.
Approved an ordinance designating 1813 24th Street as a Galveston Landmark.
Approved the consent agenda items 11A through 11DD, excluding Item 11K, including a ferry-road traffic operations agreement using a vehicle rate of $22.91 per hour.
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