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Council Connection for September 18

At the Monday, September 18 Regular Meeting, council members authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase traffic equipment and parts from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc.; approved an ordinance adopting an ad valorem tax rate...

Council Connection for August 21

At the Monday, August 21 Regular Meeting, council members approved an ordinance annexing Sienna Municipal Utility District No. 2; authorized the proposed maximum ad valorem tax rate and set a public hearing date; approved a resolution providing the utilit...

Council Connection for August 7

At the Monday, August 7 Regular Meeting, council members approved the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023 Action Plan; approved ordinances changing speed limits along Knights Court; and approved an ordinance annexing Sienna Munici...

Council Connection for July 17

At the Monday, July 17 Regular Meeting, council members approved an ordinance for a change of street name from Bedford Forrest Drive to Liberty Way Drive; approved the use of a 0.24-acre tract of land in an above-ground sewer facility; and approved a reso...

Council Connection for July 3

At the Monday, July 3 Regular Meeting, council members authorized an interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing services with Fort Bend County; authorized execution of a contract with Construction Masters of Houston for facilities improvements at the...

Council Connection for June 20

At the Tuesday, June 20 Regular Meeting, council members authorized the execution of an agreement between the City and Eros T. Shaw for facade improvements at 2420 Cartwright Rd.; confirmed the hiring of Donnie Hayes as the Parks & Recreation Director...

Council Connection for June 5

At the Monday, June 5 Regular Meeting, council members authorized the purchase of tasers from Axon Enterprise; authorized an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Department of Education for cooperative purchasing services; and approved amending the...

Council Connection for May 15

At the Monday, May 15 Regular Meeting, council members approved an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget; concurred with the City Manager’s appointment of Brandon Harris as the Interim Police Chief; and appointed directors to the Missouri...

Council Connection for May 1

At the Monday, May 1 Regular Meeting, council members authorized a revised parkland dedication proposal for Parkway Crossing; authorized execution of a contract with Texas Drainage, Inc. for citywide ditch cleaning services; and approved a resolution conv...

Council Connection for April 17

At the Monday, April 17 Regular Meeting, council members presented the 2023 Golden Tree Award to Anchor Construction & Management; recognized Public Works Utilities Coordinator Millie Holifield for her 33 years of service; and proclaimed April as Nati...

Council Connection for April 3

At the Monday, April 3 Regular Meeting, council members recognized National Community Development Week & Fair Housing Month; National Child Abuse Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month. Here is a rundown of all Council actions at the meeting:

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Council Connection for March 20

At the Monday, March 20 Regular Meeting, council members received a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; authorized a contract for the construction of new digital reader signs; and authorized a request by the Exchang...

Council Connection for March 6

At the Monday, March 6 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers recognized Dr. Chi Mba on National Dentist’s Day; presented the GFOA Award to the Financial Services team; and authorized an agreement with Phillips 66 for amending the Right of Way Deed at the Freedo...

Council Connection for Feb. 20

At the Monday, Feb. 20 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers recognized Gabrian Rullin from Quail Valley Middle School for being crowned Fort Bend ISD District Spelling Bee Co-Champion; and heard a presentation from Snowdrop 55 Ultra Race & Relay. Here is a...

Council Connection for Feb. 6

At the Monday, Feb. 6 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers received a presentation from Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP; accepted the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter that ended on Dec. 31, 2022; and authorized the parkland dedication p...

Council Connection for Jan. 17

At the Tuesday, Jan. 17 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers presented the Missouri City Clean Restaurant awards to several businesses; approved an ordinance to add a school speed zone along Trammel Fresno Road for Hightower High School; and approved an ordina...

Council Connection for Jan. 3

At the Tuesday, Jan. 3 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers received a presentation from Missouri City Green; appointed members to the Planning & Zoning Commission; and amended the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget. Here is a rundown of all Council actions a...

Council Connection for Dec. 19

At the Monday, Dec. 19 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers received a presentation from the Missouri City Parks Foundation; elected District D Councilmember Floyd Emery as Mayor Pro Tem; and amended the Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget. Here is a rundown of al...

Council Connection for Dec. 5

At the Monday, Dec. 5 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers recognized Mayor’s Youth Commission officers; recognized Sedrick Cole for serving as Interim City Manager; recognized Sonya Brown-Marshall for her service on the Planning & Zoning Commission; and a...

Council Connection for Oct. 3

At the Monday, Oct. 3 In-Person Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers, councilmembers issued a proclamation in honor of Khloe Joiner, winner of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes; presented a 2022 Golden Tree Award to Fort Bend Dental; a...

Council Connection for Aug. 15

At the Monday, Aug. 15 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers approved an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding massage establishments; authorized the Mayor to execute the Final Plat of Lexington Village Sec. ...

Council Connection for Aug. 1

At the Monday, Aug. 1 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Planning & Zoning Commissioner Hugh Brightwell for his 17 years of service on the Commission; and approved the Community Development Block Grant Program...

Council Connection for July 18

At the Monday, July 18 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Leigha Gabrielle for outstanding community service; recognized former Parks Foundation president Bill Odle for his dedication; and with the help of Missour...

Council Connection for June 21

At the Tuesday, June 21 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Thurgood Marshall High School Girls and Boys Track Teams for their UIL 5A championships; and amended Missouri City taxation exemptions to include $25,000 ...

Council Connection for June 6

At the Monday, June 6 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers welcomed 11 new firefighters; approved the construction and installation of park monument signage at Oak Hill, MacNaughton and Lexington Creek Parks; and appointed Sed...

Council Connection for May 16

At the Monday, May 16 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers proclaimed May 15-21 as National Public Works Week; recognized Maryana Guerrero for completing and Rachael Susanick-Conegie for her dedication to the Edgar Glover Jr. ...

Council Connection for April 18

At the Monday, April 18 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Fire Battalion Chief Dave Mathews on his retirement and the Parks team as well as the winners of the MCTX Chalk Festival. Here is a rundown of all Council...

Council Connection for April 4

At the Monday, April 4 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Hunters Glen Elementary Principal Mr. Lavanta Williams, recognized Sharp Minds Academy; recognized Thurgood Marshall High School Swim Team; and proclaimed ...

Council Connection for March 21

At the Monday, March 21 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized the Parks & Recreation Department; Police Captain Paul Poulton; and Black History Month Poetry Contest participants - Briana Means, Kenyatta Sterling,...

Council Connection for March 7

At the Monday, March 7 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers authorized the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Quail Green West Park; held a public hearing on proposed redistricting maps; and appointed Dr. Joe...

Council Connection for Feb. 21

At the Monday, Feb. 21 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized local educators: Miriam Vasquez, Cassandra Durst, Abdelhafid Maher, Maria Rincon and Enoch Brown for their recent accolades. Here is a rundown of all Counc...

Council Connection for Feb. 7

At the Monday, Feb. 7 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers presented a Texas Department of Transportation sign to Carmen P. Turner, the first African-American female Tax Assessor-Collector of Fort Bend County; authorized the c...

Council Connection for Jan. 18

At the Tuesday, Jan. 18 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers appointed members to the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and Transportation Policy Council (TPC). Here is a rundown of...

Council Connection for Jan. 3

At the Monday, Jan. 3 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers authorized the purchase of fleet vehicles and allowed the construction activities for median improvements on FM 1092 Road to be done between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Here is a...

Council Connection for Dec. 20

At the Monday, Dec. 20 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, newly elected District A Councilmember Monica Riley and newly appointed City Manager Charles Jackson were sworn into office; and the City Council also recognized former District A C...

Council Connection for Nov. 15

At the Monday, Nov. 15 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, District B Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, Mayor Pro Tem/District C Councilmember Anthony G. Maroulis and District D Councilmember Floyd Emery were sworn in to office and City Counc...

Council Connection for Nov. 1

At their Monday, Nov. 1 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers Administered the oath of office to the 2021-2022 Mayor’s Youth Commission members; and encouraged the community to wear purple and raise awareness as Novem...

Council Connection for Oct. 18

At their Monday, Oct. 18 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers authorized the final project list and the reallocation of certain funds to Fort Bend County, Texas, for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) A...

Council Connection for Oct. 4

At their Monday, Oct. 4 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers administered the oath of office to Sheryl Orloff for the Community Development Advisory Committee; presented certificates of recognition to principals for excellence...

Council Connection for Sept. 20

At their Monday, Sept. 20 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers approved an ordinance to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2021 and ending Sept. 30, 2022; approved an ordinance on the assessment, levy, and ...

Council Connection for Sept. 7

At their Tuesday, Sept. 7 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers proclaimed Sept. 7, 2021 as Tony Levine Day and Dr. Nissi Hamilton Day in Missouri City; presented certificates of appointment to Civil Service Commissioners; proc...

Council Connection for Aug. 16

At their Monday, Aug. 16 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers received a presentation on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget; approved a maximum proposed 2021 tax rate of $0.578035; and approved an ordinance providing for a s...

Council Connection for July 19

At their Monday, July 19 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers administered the oath-of-office to certain members of the City’s boards, committees, and commissions; recognized Assistant Director of Public Works Todd Hoover for ...

Council Connection for July 6

At their July, 6 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Dr. Monica Rasmus for serving on the Community Development Advisory Committee and the Planning & Zoning Commission; recognized God’s Garden for the...

Council Connection for June 21

At their Monday, June 21 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers approved an ordinance suspending certain regulations that provide flexibility for food establishments to cook and serve food outside of a building during the pandem...

Council Connection for June 7

At their Monday, June 7 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers recognized Pastor Gordon S. Jones; proclaimed June 7, 2021, as “Khloe Joiner Day”; June 15, 2021, as “National Elder Abuse Prevention D...

Council Connection for May 17

At their Monday, May 17 In-Person Regular Meeting in the Community Center, Councilmembers proclaimed the month of May as “Bike Month” and the week of May 16-22, 2021 as “Public Works Week;” authorized the execution ...

Council Connection for May 3

At their Monday, May 3 In-Person Regular Meeting, Councilmembers presented Program Year 20 CDBG Scholarships; accepted check from the Missouri City Parks Foundation; proclaimed the week of May 9 to May 15, 2021 as National Police Week and Hurricane Prepar...

Council Connection for April 19

At their Monday, April 19 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers administered the oath of office to members of the Texas Parkway/Cartwright Corridor Development Advisory Committee; authorized a joint election agreement and contract for elections services...

Council Connection for April 5

At their Monday, April 5 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the execution of a joint elections agreement and contract for elections services with Fort Bend County for the May 1, 2021 special election; held a public hearing and approved a z...

Council Connection for March 15

At their Monday, March 15 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized an ordinance suspending certain regulations regarding temporary signage to assist small businesses with marketing/promotion during the pandemic; authorized the city manager to ne...

Council Connection for Oct. 19

At their Monday, Oct. 19 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers awarded the contracts for 2021 employee benefits; authorized the purchase of a new street sweeper truck and other replacement vehicles in Fiscal Year 2021; approved a resolution authorizing ...

Council Connection for Oct. 5

At their Monday, Oct. 5 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the use of CARES Act funds on the submitted project list; authorized the negotiation and execution of a contract for civil service legal services; approved an ordinance directing t...

Council Connection for Sept. 21

At their Monday, Sept. 21 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers held a public hearing and approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2020, and ending Sept. 30, 2021; approved an ordinance providing for the assessment, levy, and collection...

Council Connection for Sept. 8

At their Tuesday, Sept. 8 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers held a public hearing to receive comments for or against a request for a specific use permit authorizing the use of an approximate 20-acre tract of land zoned as SD suburban district to pro...

CORRECTION: Council Connection for Aug. 17

CORRECTION: 

An agenda item that was pulled from the Monday, Aug. 17 Virtual Regular Council Meeting was mistakenly reported as an approved item in the Friday, Aug. 21 Council Connection.

Item 10c, an ordinance authorizing the enforcement of all tr...

Council Connection for Aug. 3

At their Monday, Aug. 3 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers held a public hearing to receive comments for or against an ordinance amending Chapter 82, Subdivisions, of the Missouri City Code, establishing regulations for the naming of new streets; aut...

Council Connection for June 15

At their Monday, June 15 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the execution of an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County to receive funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; authorized the Mayor to sign ...

Council Connection for June 1

At their Monday, June 1 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers approved an ordinance disannexing a 34.16-acre tract of land located north of the Sienna Steep Bank Village residential subdivision, south of McKeever Road, east of Sienna Parkway, and west o...

Council Connection for May 4

At their Monday, May 4 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers held a public hearing to receive comments for or against an ordinance amending Subsection 9.6.B.3.e., of Appendix A of the Missouri City Code, entitled, “The City of Missouri City Zo...

Council Connection for Sept. 16

At their Monday, Sept. 16 Regular Meeting, Councilmembers adopted the budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2019 and ending Sept. 30, 2020; authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing contract for ditch cleanin...