Sharon B. Lewis

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning

Dictates operational funding, revenue generation from fuel fees, and capital expenditures for the municipal airport.

Infrastructure and Facility Maintenance

Operational updates involve ongoing city park maintenance and facility management budgets.

Financial Reporting and Administrative Matters

Involves ongoing pension fund payouts and monthly financial management.

Mobile Food Vendor Regulations

Removes city fee collection for mobile food vendor permits, resulting in a minor loss of municipal revenue.

Beach Patrol Operational Oversight

Determines funding levels and operational allocations for the Galveston Beach Patrol in FY 2027.

Employee Health Benefits

Will impact city budget allocations for employee healthcare and insurance premiums.

Comprehensive Plan Update

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Lot Size Variance at 4528 Avenue Q 1/2

Property division may affect individual parcel valuations and future tax assessments.

Galveston Landmark Designation

Property owners become eligible for financial incentives for historic properties.

Housing Authority Funding

Adjusts subsidy calculations and utility allowances for assisted households effective January 2027.

Public Art and Project Updates

Involves private event art installation costs coordinated with municipal right-of-way guidelines.

Economic Development Capacity

The annual investment in the GEDP was increased by $50,000 for a total of $100,000.

Port Operations and Governance

The port's performance directly influences city revenue and local employment.

Dune Mitigation and Coastal Development

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Sister City Program Expansion

Routine city budget line items support flag replacements and international delegation gifts.

Planned Unit Development for Office Use at 1301 Market

Private commercial investment and historic property restoration exceeding $53,000 for fire safety upgrades.

Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management

Private property remediation and environmental mitigation costs.

Beach Maintenance and Coastal Management

Involves capital or operational allocation for coastal management at East Beach.

Parks & Recreation Facility and Operations Updates

Operational updates help guide resource allocation for city parks and recreation facilities.

City Board and Committee Appointments

No direct financial impact from board administrative appointments.

Election of Chairperson

Election of Vice-Chairperson

Approval of Minutes

Case 26Z-011 Variance Approval

Adjournment

Defer Text Amendment 26ZA-003 to November 17

Certificate of Appropriateness for 1401 Winnie / Avenue G (Case 26LC-025)

Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Approval of Minutes

September 21, 2026 – Regular Meeting

Retirement: Danny Weber

Website Proposal

Retirement Benefits for September 2026

Financial Review for August 2026

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Approval of Meeting Minutes: Consideration of minutes from the previous Board meeting.

Adjournment

Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): August 31, 2026

Resolution #3037 – Approving HCV Program Payment Standards Effective January 1, 2027

Resolution #3038 – Approving HCV Program Utility Allowances Effective January 1, 2027

that the property tax rate be adopted at a tax rate of $0.416273 which is equivalent to the no-new-revenue tax rate

Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance No. 26-043

Adoption of FY 2027 Budget

Eliminate In-Person Interviews for Wharves Board and Planning Commission

Considers live interviews disrespectful to applicants since council members often already know who they will support.

Amend 2025 Comprehensive Plan Steering Ad Hoc Committee Membership

to approve the PUD with conditions that there is a fund to maintain the conservation area, archaeological coordination, and removal of the off-premise signs within 30 days of approval of the PUD