City Council - Regular Meeting

Motion finding that the advance posting and notice requirements of Article 8.1200 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Orange, Texas have been met in relation to all minutes and pending ordinances and resolutions on this agenda and that the reading of such items be confined to the captions as are agreed upon by the ordinances and resolutions.

City Staff Announcements and City Events

January 13, 2026 Orange Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes

February 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

First Reading: Consider an ordinance amending the adopted budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2025 in accordance with the Charter of the City of Orange, Texas.

Staff: C. Zeto

Final Reading: Consider a resolution approving an EDC Infrastructure Grant Agreement with H-E-B, LP, 646 S. Flores Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204 at the new project site located at the intersection of HWY 87 N/16th Street and Interstate 10W (aka Northway Retail Center) in the City of Orange in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of economic development.

Staff: J. Trahan

Final Reading: Consider a resolution approving an EDC Chapter 380 Sales Tax Rebate Agreement with H-E-B, LP, 646 S. Flores Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204 at the new project site located at the intersection of HWY 87 N/16th Street and Interstate 10W (aka Northway Retail Center) in the City of Orange at 33% of the 1.5% (or the .5% EDC portion) sales tax generated at the site for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of economic development.

Staff: J. Trahan

Final Reading: Consider a resolution approving a Chapter 380 Property Tax Rebate Agreement with H-E-B, LP, 646 S. Flores Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204 at the new project site located at the intersection of HWY 87 N/16th Street and Interstate 10W (aka Northway Retail Center) in the City of Orange equal to fifty (50%) of the incremental ad valorem tax on the property, and improvements to the project, for ten (10) years for the purpose of economic development.

Staff: J. Trahan

First Reading: Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Infrastructure Grant Agreement with Cadance Development Partners, LLC (Project Capstone), 3880 IH 10 W, Orange, Texas 77632 for eligible infrastructure improvements in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the purpose of economic development.

Staff: J. Trahan

First Reading: Consider a resolution approving an Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Chapter 380 Sales Tax Rebate Agreement with Cadance Development Partners, LLC (Project Capstone), 3880 IH 10 W, Orange, Texas 77632 at 33% of the 1.5% (or the .5% EDC portion) sales tax generated at the site for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of economic development.

Staff: J. Trahan

First Reading: Consider a resolution approving a Chapter 380 Property Tax Rebate Agreement with Cadance Development Partners, LLC (Project Capstone), 3880 IH 10 W, Orange, Texas 77632 at 100% of the incremental ad valorem tax on the property, and improvements to the project, for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of economic development.

Staff: J. Trahan

Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 with Inframark, LLC for the Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance Contract.

Staff: A. Jack

Consider a resolution approving the submission of an application for the Project Safe Neighborhood Flock Camera System Grant for the 2027 year; approval of providing matching funds if required: and designation of individual authorized to represent City in all matters pertaining to grant.

Staff: M. Zeto

Consider a resolution approving the submission of an application for the Mobile Surveillance Covert Camera Project Grant for the 2027 year; approval of providing matching funds if required: and designation of individual authorized to represent City in all matters pertaining to grant.

Staff: M. Zeto

Consider a motion authorizing the Orange County Mosquito Control District to fly low altitudes as required for the application of insecticides for the abatement of mosquitoes within the limits of the City of Orange, Texas.

Staff: J. Pool

Consider a motion to approve the allocation of up to $15,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) reserve fund for the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) - Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCCP) Micro Seminar, Texas Municipal League (TML), and organizational development training events to promote tourism and the hotel industry.

Staff: D. Williams/J. Pool

Consider a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Licensing Agreement, Indemnity and Release with Lamar State College Orange for the use of the Shahan Events Center for the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) - Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCCP) Micro Seminar on October 1, 2026.

Staff: K. Ross

Consider a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement, Indemnity, and Release with the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation for the use of Stark Park for Art in the Park, April 11, 2026.

Staff: K. Ross

City Manager Report

City Council Report

Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation resulting from damage to the City's infrastructure in the vicinity of the intersection of West Park Avenue and North 14th Street.

Mayor/Council

Deliberation as pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.073 - Regarding prospective gift of 1011 10th Street, Orange, Texas.

Mayor/Council