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Clute council roundup: property donation accepted, utility rate hold, grant‑services contract approved, interim prosecutor named
Summary
At its April meeting the Clute City Council accepted a donated property, authorized participation in a coalition to challenge a CenterPoint Energy rate increase, approved a master services agreement for grants/FEMA work and extended an engineering services agreement; the council also appointed an interim municipal prosecutor.
The Clute City Council on April 3 handled several business items by resolution and motion, approving a donation of property, authorizing a utility rate suspension action, formalizing grant‑services procurement, extending an engineering services agreement and appointing an interim municipal court prosecutor.
Property donation: The council approved Resolution No. 12‑2025 to accept a donation of real property at 508 South Main Street from Rock Church of Lake Jackson; staff described the building as dilapidated with asbestos present and recommended acceptance for future public use under the city’s local centers program. The resolution was moved and seconded and the council approved it; staff said the city would investigate outstanding liens or encumbrances as part of closing.
CenterPoint rate suspension: The council adopted Resolution No. 14‑2025 to suspend the effective date of a CenterPoint Energy Texas Division Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rate increase for 45 days and to continue the city’s participation in a coalition of cities (the Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities / Texas Gulf Coast Utility Coalition) to pursue review before the Public Utility Commission. Staff projected the proposed charges could raise aggregate gas rates by about 15 percent and increase an average residential bill roughly $3; the resolution passed unanimously.
Grant and FEMA procurement services: The council approved Resolution No. 15‑2025 authorizing the mayor’s signature on a master services agreement with CSRS Inc. (CSRS) for on‑call grant procurement and FEMA Public Assistance services and confirmed prior emergency procurement of those services. Staff said CSRS has assisted with FEMA PA submittals, hazard‑mitigation grant work and other recovery projects.
Engineering services extension: The council adopted Resolution No. 16‑2025 extending the master services agreement with Civil Corp LLC for one year to continue engineering work related to post‑storm repairs and mitigation at City Hall, the Records Building and Fire Station No. 1. Staff said Civil Corp will complete inspections and provide mitigation recommendations, and will assist with procurement and design if the city pursues FEMA mitigation dollars.
Other business: The council approved Resolution No. 13‑2025 (Ruth Nunn Lab property) for postponement at staff request. In closed session the council voted to offer Sandro Valley the interim prosecutor position for Clute Municipal Court.
Where the transcript shows specific figures or legal references, the article notes them. The meeting transcript does not provide a detailed roll call for every vote in the public excerpt; staff and the city clerk recorded the motions and results in the meeting record.
