City of Beaumont - Government

07/19/2024

Our Human Resources 💧 Hydration Team 💧 showed their appreciation to our wonderful field workers who are working out in the heat ☀ and all types of weather by giving them drinks and snacks!

Thank you to our field workers and thank you to our Human Resources Hydration Team for promoting the importance of staying hydrated.

07/19/2024

👮 The Beaumont Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) is now up and running and ready to get to work for the Citizens of Beaumont!

📹 To integrate or register your own camera go to connectbeaumonttx.org

07/19/2024

07/19/2024

You still have three more chances to attend Movies in the Park this year! 🎥 Get these dates on your calendar, pack a picnic and a blanket and join Beaumont Recreation for summer fun. 🎥

07/18/2024

It's been called the "Neighborhood Watch of the 21st Century." Get a first look at Beaumont Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) that's now up and running and ready to help officers solve and prevent all types of crimes across the city. Tune into the livestream to learn how the RTCC works, see the official ribbon cutting, and hear what you can do to help.

07/18/2024

Bishop David Toups of the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont believes a revitalized downtown is vital to the community because it would give our youth an experience.

Beau-lieve in the Future:
Learn More About the Plan >> https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/556/Beaumont-Vision-2035-Downtown-Plan
Share Your Thoughts >> https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/CommunityVoice/Ideas?initiativeID=Downtown-Ideas-7
Show Your Support: https://www.change.org/p/i-support-future-development-and-planning-in-downtown-beaumont

07/17/2024

With hurricane season upon us, here is a good reminder from the National Weather Service of what you need to do to stay prepared ahead of a storm.

07/17/2024

✨WHAT YOU MISSED AT COUNCIL YESTERDAY✨

Agenda Items of Interest:
✔️ Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Beaumont, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024 in an estimated amount not to exceed $12 Million; levying taxes to provide for payment thereof; and containing other matters related thereto.

Did You Know?
👉All City Council meetings are open to the public! Unless otherwise posted, they are held every first and third Tuesday of the month at 1.30 at City Hall (801 Main St).
👉You can get a copy of the meeting agenda ahead of time. They are posted on the website at least 72 hours in advance.
👉Can't make it in person? They are also live streamed on our website: http://ow.ly/SesB50GYMhm
👉Closed Captioning and Transcriptions are Available on Videos
👉You can make your thoughts heard! Submit your info at the kiosk and wait for your name to be called.
👉Missed a meeting? Worry not! All of our previous council meetings are recorded and archived on our website

07/15/2024

📣There's a Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 16, at 1.30 pm at City Hall 📣

✔️Council consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Beaumont, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024 in an estimated amount not to exceed $12 Million; levying taxes to provide for payment thereof; and containing other matters related thereto.

Did You Know?
👉All City Council meetings are open to the public! Unless otherwise posted, they are held every Tuesday at 1.30 at City Hall (801 Main Street).
👉You can get a copy of the meeting agenda ahead of time. They are posted on the website at least 72 hours in advance.
👉Can't make it in person? They are also live streamed on our website: http://ow.ly/SesB50GYMhm
👉Closed Captioning and Transcriptions are Available on Videos
👉You can make your thoughts heard! Just submit your info at the kiosk to speak and wait for your name to be called.
👉Missed a meeting? Worry not! All of our previous council meetings are archived on our website

07/12/2024

Update: Council voted to reject the City Manager's recommendation of Troy Price as the City of Beaumont's Police Chief. He will bring another recommendation back to Council at a later date.

07/12/2024

Update: We apologize for the streaming issues and appreciate everyone tuning in, the full video is linked below.

We’re having some technical difficulties with the livestream on our website but you can always watch the City Council meeting on YouTube.

Full Video >>

Special City Council Meeting July 12, 2024 | City of Beaumont, TX

07/12/2024

Download the Jefferson County Long-Term Recovery disaster app today to stay informed and prepared before, during, and after an emergency occurs. Gain access to vital information, real-time alerts, and other valuable resources for your personal disaster plan.

07/11/2024

Sun's out, fun's out. ☀️ The City's summer newsletter is out -- catch up on everything you missed here:

🎵Upcoming Events like Beaumont Events Sundown Concert and Jazz at the Lake Beaumont Recreation's movies at the park
🐶 Programs like Beaumont Animal Care's Dog Days of Summer, and Beaumont Public Library System STEAM Camp
🫶 Ways you can get involved in your community and share your input from the parks survey to Beaumont Police department's Citizens Police Academy.

Read It All Here >> https://mailchi.mp/beaumonttexas/q3newsletter2024?e=b2ffa45638

Subscribe >> https://cityofbeaumont.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2d240e2b3d2f5d7d4c9b6561&id=836693a2b7

07/11/2024

📣There's a Special City Council Meeting tomorrow, Friday, July 12, at 3 pm at City Hall 📣

✔️The only item on the agenda is for Council to consider confirming the appointment of a new Police Chief

Did You Know?
👉All City Council meetings are open to the public! Unless otherwise posted, they are held every Tuesday at 1.30 at City Hall (801 Main Street).
👉You can get a copy of the meeting agenda ahead of time. They are posted on the website at least 72 hours in advance.
👉Can't make it in person? They are also live streamed on our website: http://ow.ly/SesB50GYMhm
👉Closed Captioning and Transcriptions are Available on Videos
👉You can make your thoughts heard! Just submit your info at the kiosk to speak and wait for your name to be called.
👉Missed a meeting? Worry not! All of our previous council meetings are archived on our website

07/11/2024

Thank you to all those that came out to the community meet and greet with our Police Chief candidates. 👮 It was a packed house and we appreciate everyone's commitment bettering Beaumont as we undergo this important process.

07/10/2024

📢 Join us for the Mayor's Homeless Coalition tomorrow 📢

📍 Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Center Meeting Room (150 Magnolia St.). These quarterly meetings are open to the public.

The speaker will be Tiffany Wise, the new case manager for Some Other Place.

07/09/2024

📧 Making Strides at the City - the Quarterly City Manager Minute is Out 📧

Updates Straight from the Executive Office About:
✔️Staff Awards and Updates
✔️The Police Chief Hiring Process and Real-Time Crime Center
✔️The Parks Masterplan and Imagination Station Opening
✔️Budget Season
✔️... and more!

Read It Here >> https://mailchi.mp/beaumonttexas/introducing-the-first-beaumont-city-manager-newsletter-15662682?e=b2ffa45638

Subscribe Here >> https://cityofbeaumont.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2d240e2b3d2f5d7d4c9b6561&id=836693a2b7

Dear Citizens of Beaumont,  I am delighted to share with you the latest updates and accomplishments from our vibrant city. As your City Manager, my commitment is to ensure that Beaumont continues to thrive, providing you with exceptional services, safety, and opportunities for growth. This newslett...

07/09/2024

Rep. Brian Babin looks forward to working with local leaders to restore downtown to it's heyday.

Beau-lieve in the Future:
Learn More About the Plan >> https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/556/Beaumont-Vision-2035-Downtown-Plan
Share Your Thoughts >> https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/CommunityVoice/Ideas?initiativeID=Downtown-Ideas-7
Show Your Support: https://www.change.org/p/i-support-future-development-and-planning-in-downtown-beaumont

07/08/2024

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AFTER THE STORM

The Office of Emergency Management is asking any individuals or businesses who sustained any damages to their property due to the storm, to upload information to this link- DAMAGE.TDEM.TEXAS.GOV

07/08/2024

🔥 Dream of being a firefighter? Beaumont Fire Rescue, Texas is hiring heroes! 🔥
Apply at Cityofbeaumontjobs.com today.

Job Closes: July 21 at midnight
Civil Service Exam: July 24 at 8:30 am at the Lakeside Center - Meeting Room.
Interested applicants must apply online and have completed the Fire Academy and EMT-Basic courses by test date.

07/07/2024

Update:

There has not been much change in the forecast for what is now Tropical Storm Beryl. For the Beaumont area, we are expecting to see up to 8 inches of rain throughout the day with the most severe weather impacting the area Monday morning. Weather impacts from Beryl will be similar to severe thunderstorms traditionally experienced in the area, which include damaging winds. Please use caution when out in severe weather.

07/06/2024

The Beaumont OEM continues to actively monitor Tropical Storm Beryl. The system has weakened some and remained on a Northwest track. Weather forecasters have increased confidence in a South-Central Texas coast landfall near Port Lavaca on Monday. The primary impacts to the Beaumont area is excessive rainfall up to 8 inches. By mid-week, the area should see improved weather conditions as the system dissipates. We will continue to monitor this system.

We encourage you to continue monitoring weather conditions and make preparations for deteriorating weather conditions. Please use verified sources of information for your planning purposes.

07/05/2024

👮Registration is Now Open for the Fall Session of Beaumont Police's Citizens Police Academy 👮

A free 14-week program, starting August 15, classes are every Thursday night from 6.30-9 pm and are designed to give residents an inside look into the responsibilities and challenges faced by the dedicated law enforcement agencies that serve our region.

It’s an eye-opening experience that goes beyond what you might see on TV or read in the news and a first-hand look into the complex issues our brave officers face daily.

You’ll Learn About Topics Like:
✔️ Traffic and Patrol
✔️ 911 and Emergency Management
✔️ Fraud and Fi****ms
✔️ Meet the K9 Unit
✔️ Tour the Museum
… and much more!

Apply here >> https://police.beaumonttexas.gov/cpa/

07/04/2024

We’re at the Event Centre downtown at the City’s annual 4th of July celebration and waiting for you to join us. 🎉

Stop by food trucks, fun, fireworks (at 9 pm), and to share your thoughts on the parks masterplan! 🇺🇸

You can also take the parks survey here >> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BeaumontParksPlanSurvey

07/04/2024

City offices and the landfill are closed today in observance of the 4th of July. 🇺🇸 There will be no bus service, garbage, heavy trash, or yard waste. The collection schedule will be delayed one day due to the holiday. Thursday’s collection will be Friday. Thank you for your understanding.

Please join us tonight at the Event Centre for the largest fireworks show in Southeast Texas. Gates open at 5 PM, fireworks at 9 PM.

07/03/2024

✨WHAT YOU MISSED AT COUNCIL YESTERDAY✨

Agenda Items of Interest:
✔️ Heard a Proclamation for National Watch Your Car Safety Month
✔️ Heard a Presentation by Billy’s Boys Sugartown Melons
✔️ Heard a Presentation on proposed uses and options for the Artificial Turf with further discussion at a later date.
✔️Council approved a resolution allowing the city to terminate agreements with water customers that provide for special rates.
✔️Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Eastex Utility Construction, of Beaumont, for the Euclid Street and 11th Street Storm Sewer Repair Project.
✔️Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Vortex Companies for the Belvedere Dr and Clinton St Storm Sewer Outfall Emergency Repair Project.
✔️ Council approved a resolution designating the City Manager as authorized signatories for contractual and financial documents to apply for and receive funding from the Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program.
✔️Council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force.
✔️ Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Diamond Homes, LLC. for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a residential new construction at 3480 Goliad.
✔️Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Diamond Homes, LLC. for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a residential new construction at 3470 Goliad.
✔️Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Diamond Homes, LLC. for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a new residential construction at 3185 Elinor Street.
✔️ Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Diamond Homes, LLC. for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a residential new construction at 3485 Pradice Street.
✔️Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Diamond Homes, LLC. for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for the development of a residential new construction at 3520 Pradice Street.
✔️Council Held a Public Hearing and Ratified the Determination of the Public Health Director that a Public Health Nuisance exits on the property owned by Robert S. Mode at 1495 Wall St.
✔️Council Held a Public Hearing and Ratified the Determination of the Public Health Director that a Public Health Nuisance exists on the property owned by Randy and Virginia Mott at 9080 Washington Blvd.
✔️Council held a work session to discuss the Public Safety Fee Waiver (PSFW) and a Vacant Building Registry Ordinance. The proposed PSFW program could offset building permit costs for voluntary participation in the Real-time Crime Center camera registry in TIRZ Zone 1, while the goal of the vacant building registry would be to encourage development downtown. They discussed definitions, applicability, waivers, and potential fines for unoccupied buildings in the Central Business District. Both will be discussed further at a later date.

Did You Know?
👉All City Council meetings are open to the public! Unless otherwise posted, they are held every first and third Tuesday of the month at 1.30 at City Hall (801 Main St).
👉You can get a copy of the meeting agenda ahead of time. They are posted on the website at least 72 hours in advance.
👉Can't make it in person? They are also live streamed on our website: http://ow.ly/SesB50GYMhm
👉Closed Captioning and Transcriptions are Available on Videos
👉You can make your thoughts heard! Submit your info at the kiosk and wait for your name to be called.
👉Missed a meeting? Worry not! All of our previous council meetings are recorded and archived on our website

01/12/2024

Citizens and businesses, as we prepare for temperatures to drop dramatically over the next week, please take a moment to protect outdoor backflow preventers from freezing to prevent costly repairs and/or disruption of service.

Just like the heat, cold weather has its hazards. Make sure to prepare your home and your family before it arrives. Here are some tips to get you started:

-Check your home's plumbing to prevent burst pipes.
-Make preparations for your pets or outdoor animals.
-Inspect your home's heating sources to make sure they are working properly.

Fore more tips on how to prepare, check out these links:
https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/210/Winter-Weather-Safety-Tips
https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/202/Generator-Safety
https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

01/11/2024

New Year, New You? 💪🎨 Looking to learn a new skill or commit to your fitness goals in 2024? 💪🎨

Have you heard of the Lakeside Center? A FREE community center for residents (with a nominal fee for non-residents), activities are geared towards seniors but anyone is invited to participate in weekly arts, exercise, and technology classes and meetups. Check it out!

We want you to take advantage of all the free programs and services offered by the City. Learn More Here >> https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/436/Free-Programs-Services

01/10/2024

✨WHAT YOU MISSED AT COUNCIL YESTERDAY✨
Agenda Items of Interest:
✔️ Heard a proclamation recognizing January as Crime Stoppers Awareness Month.
✔️ Heard a proclamation recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Month.
✔️ Council approved a calendar for the FY 2024 City Council meetings which starting in February, will be every first and third Tuesday at 1.30 pm. The months that have a 5th week will be a night meeting. All dates are available on our website.
✔️ Council approved a resolution for Change Order No. 1 submitted by Delk Construction for the Civic Center Balcony Guardrail Modifications located at 701 Main Street.
✔️ Council approved a resolution awarding an annual contract for custodial services for Water Utilities Complex.
✔️ Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Brystar Contracting, Inc., of Beaumont, for the West Lucas Drive and Gladys Avenue Emergency Storm Sewer Point Repair and Cavity Repair Project.
✔️ Council approved an ordinance authorizing the City's participation in rate proceedings in 2024.
✔️ Council approved an ordinance amending the FY 2024 Budget. The projected Fund Balance percentage is 24% of the General Fund’s annual operating expenditures, which is 4% greater than the policy requirement.

Did You Know?
👉All City Council meetings are open to the public! Unless otherwise posted, they are held Tuesdays at 1.30 at City Hall (801 Main Street).
👉You can get a copy of the meeting agenda ahead of time. They are posted on the website at least 72 hours in advance.
👉Can't make it in person? They are also live streamed on our website: http://ow.ly/SesB50GYMhm
👉Closed Captioning and Transcriptions are Available on Videos
👉You can make your thoughts heard! Submit your info at the kiosk and wait for your name to be called.
👉Missed a meeting? Worry not! All of our previous council meetings are recorded and archived on our website