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Council approves election, budget actions

League CityJun 23, 20262 min read

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Council approved a contract for election services for the November 3, 2026 general election and a possible December 12 runoff, and gave final approval to a 2026 budget amendment. Members also authorized notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation and approved street rehabilitation funding.

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League City Council took several actions that affect city services and future spending. It approved election services for the city’s 2026 election cycle, including a possible runoff, and moved forward with issuing certificates of obligation, which is a step toward borrowing money for city projects. Council also adopted a budget adjustment for the current fiscal year and approved extra funding for asphalt street rehabilitation. One tree-removal request for a new office headquarters was approved with a condition to save “tree 101,” and a gambling-device ordinance was postponed to the first meeting in July.

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Approved a two-year printing and mailing agreement with Alliance Printing for the City's 'City Matters' magazine, not to exceed $203,000, with two possible one-year renewals.
Approved tree removal and mitigation at 1625 East Main Street for Reconn Construction Services, with an amendment requiring that 'tree 101' be saved.
Approved Change Order 1 for Asphalt Street Rehabilitation - Package 8 with Lucas Construction Company, LLC, not to exceed $231,639.
Postponed Ordinance 2026-17, which would prohibit gambling devices and gambling places in the city, to the first meeting in July.
Approved a contract for election services with Galveston County for the November 3, 2026 general election and a possible December 12, 2026 runoff.
Approved publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
Approved Ordinance 2026-18 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to adjust operating and capital spending based on actual and projected expenditures.

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Jun 23, 2026, 11:00 PMCouncil Chambers 200 West Walker Streetcompleted

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Mayor: Nick Long City Council Members: Andy Mann Tommy Cones Tom Crews Courtney Chadwell Scott Higginbotham Chad Tressler Sean Saunders City Manager: John Baumgartner Assistant City Manager: Rick Davis Assistant City Manger-CFO: Angie Steelman City Attorney: Michelle Villarreal City Secretary: Diana M. Stapp Chief of Police: Cliff Woitena Executive Director of Capital Projects Ron Bavarian Executive Director of Development Services: Christopher Sims Director of Finance: Kimberly Corell Director of Human Resources/Civil Service: James Brumm Director of Parks & Cultural Services: Chien Wei Director of Public Works: Jody Hooks
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
The invocation was given by Rev. Kyra Baehr of Unity Bay Area Houston. Mayor Pro Tem Saunders led in the pledges of allegiance to the flags.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
PUBLIC COMMENTS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
Members of the public are invited to give comments at this time, lasting not longer than 3 minutes. Comments may be general in nature or may address a specific agenda item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a two-year agreement with Alliance Printing to provide printing and mailing services four times a year for the City’s magazine known as “City Matters” in an amount not to exceed $203,000; and authorizing two subsequent one-year renewals, if deemed necessary (Director of Communications and Community Engagement)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the removal and mitigation of significant trees exceeding the Director of Planning’s administrative approval authority for property located at 1625 East Main Street to facilitate the construction of an office headquarters for Reconn Construction Services (Director of Planning)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order 1 to the construction contract with Lucas Construction Company, LLC for the Asphalt Street Rehabilitation - Package 8 (RE1704I), in an amount not to exceed $231,639 (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-17 adding Section 70-2 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to prohibit gambling devices and gambling places within the City and to declare violations thereof a public nuisance - Second Reading (Mayor Long) City Council approved the first reading, 7-0-0, on June 9, 2026.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract for election services between the Election Officer of the County of Galveston, the County of Galveston and the City of League City for a General Election on November 3, 2026; and a Runoff Election on December 12, 2026, if necessary (City Secretary)
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (Assistant City Manager - CFO)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 by amending Ordinance No. 2026-08 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. Taxpayer Impact Statement Required per H.B. 1522 effective September 1, 2025 2024 Adopted Tax Rate $0.369 with average homestead taxable value of $351,138 equals tax of $1,295.70 2025 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36 2025 Proposed Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36
ITEMS ADDED AFTER ELECTRONIC AGENDA COMPLETED
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS
Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S)
ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)
REPORT FROM CITY AUDITOR
ADJOURNMENT
_______________________ SEAN SAUNDERS MAYOR PRO TEM
CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
This is to certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall of the City of League City, Texas, on or before the 17th day of June, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. as well as the City's public internet webpage, www.leaguecitytx.gov and was posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code.
The City Council of the City of League City, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any of the items listed above should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: 551.071 Consultations with Attorney, 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices, and 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: July 14, 2026
_________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 281-554-1030 or by FAX 281-554-1020. _________________________________________________________________________
Any invocation that may be offered during the ceremonial portion of the City Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Council in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Council.
The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a regular meeting in the Council Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor for the Day Hunt Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present except Mayor Long. Mr. Crews arrived at 6:08 p.m. and attended remotely.
Mayor Pro Tem Saunders asked if there were any corrections. He said hearing none, these minutes are approved.
NAME Wes Tipton Matt Sanford
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the City of League City, Texas, Governmental, Proprietary, and Capital Funds Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 by amending Ordinance No. 2026-08 to adjust the operating and capital budget for actual and projected expenditures (Assistant City Manager - CFO) Staff requests approval on first and final reading. Taxpayer Impact Statement Required per H.B. 1522 effective September 1, 2025 2024 Adopted Tax Rate $0.369 with average homestead taxable value of $351,138 equals tax of $1,295.70 2025 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36 2025 Proposed Tax Rate $0.36355 with average homestead taxable value of $362,634 equals tax of $1,318.36
Mayor Pro Tem Sean Saunders – No Comments Scott Higginbotham – We have some scouts in the building tonight. One of them is a family I’ve known for a long time and we have some other ones I met tonight. Thanks for coming out, guys. Thanks for being engaged in the process and I hope you learned a little bit tonight. Thanks for coming out. Chad Tressler – No Comments Andy Mann – No Comments Tommy Cones – No Comments Tom Crews – I just want to pass on thanks to the staff, John and Jody for helping out with the street flooding that happened in the Meadows. Courtney Chadwell – No Comments
At 6:26 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Saunders said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.
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