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Consolidated Fee Schedule

Summary

The board reviewed and approved fee updates and hotel occupancy tax valuations that fund local tourism and park operations.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Impacts city tourism revenue and fee structures for park visitors.

✅Who benefits

Local tourism initiatives and park maintenance funds benefit from structured revenues.

⚠️Who could be affected

Local pilots and aviation businesses may face higher operating expenses.

Mentions & discussions (8)

MeetingSep 8, 2026discussed

Airport Advisory Committee - Sep 8, 2026

The committee is considering raising fees for fuel sold at the airport. This could affect the cost of doing business for local aviation companies and private pilots.

MeetingApr 28, 2026

Park Board of Trustees - Apr 28, 2026

The board reviewed and approved fee updates and hotel occupancy tax valuations that fund local tourism and park operations.

MeetingApr 27, 2026approved

Galveston Housing Authority - Apr 27, 2026

The housing authority is cleaning up its books by writing off debts that can't be collected. This is a standard accounting practice to ensure financial records are accurate.

MeetingApr 23, 2026approved

City Council - Apr 23, 2026

Numerous contracts and renewals were approved for essential city services, including financial advisory, IT solutions, landscaping, and concert series, ensuring continued operation and community programming.

MeetingApr 14, 2026approved

Park Board of Trustees - Apr 14, 2026

The board reviewed financial information, including budget projections for the upcoming fiscal year and actual hotel tax collections. This helps in understanding the financial health of the parks.

MeetingMar 24, 2026

Galveston Wharves Board - Mar 24, 2026

The board reviewed the port's day-to-day operations and financial status to ensure efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

facebook.comMar 23, 2026

Stay up to date on important changes to paid parking in Galveston. Beginning Monday, March 23, new updates to the City’s paid parking program are now in effect in both the downtown district and near University of Texas Medical Branch. Approved by City Co

Stay up to date on important changes to paid parking in Galveston. Beginning Monday, March 23, new updates to the City’s paid parking program are now in effect in both the downtown district and near University of Texas Medical Branch. Approved by Cit...

MeetingFeb 26, 2026approved

City Council - Feb 26, 2026

The city is changing how much people pay for parking in downtown and near UTMB. This could affect how much people spend time in these areas.

We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.

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