The council accepted a $325,949 Community Development Block Grant for 2026 and approved $48,892 in recommended funding for seven public service organizations.
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The grant will support community development activities, including funding for literacy services, meals, hospice, community services, and other programs. The council also approved an infrastructure grant of up to $35,000 for King’s Klean and authorized participation in the Southeast Texas Alerting Network. All recorded votes on these actions were unanimous.
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Accepted the 2026 Community Development Block Grant award of $325,949.
Approved $48,892 in CDBG public service funding: Greater Orange Area Literacy Service ($7,000), Jackson Community Center ($6,225), Julie Rogers Gift of Life ($4,000), Orange Community Action Association’s Meals on Wheels program ($10,247), Orange Christian Services ($7,800), Southeast Texas Hospice ($8,000), and Stable Spirit ($5,620).
Approved an Economic Development Corporation infrastructure grant agreement with King’s Klean for up to $35,000.
Authorized the city manager to enter an agreement for participation in the Southeast Texas Alerting Network program.
Approved revisions to the city’s Chapter 380 sales tax rebate and property tax rebate agreements with H-E-B, LP.
Accepted public improvements at Little Cypress Grove Phase 1 subdivision.
Approved an ordinance requiring permits for tree-cutting or tree-trimming services performed for hire, with stated conditions that contractors be bonded and insured and that one debris pile be allowed per month.
Canvassed the May 2, 2026 general election results and administered oaths of office to Council Members Terrie T. Salter and Paul Burch.
Appointed Council Member Salter as mayor pro-tem.
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