Clute council adopts roadwork interlocal, FEMA-eligible park repairs, TCAP membership, HVAC engineering task order and master fee schedule

Clute City Council on Oct. 25 approved a slate of resolutions addressing road repairs, park reconstruction, municipal energy purchasing, facility engineering and city fees.

The council voted unanimously to: authorize the mayor to sign the FY2026 road project request summary under an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County (Resolution No. 52-2025); award a contract to Apex Metal Systems for repair and replacement of damaged structures at Strat Ridge/Stratford Park, noting FEMA eligibility for the project (Resolution No. 53-2025); affirm continued membership in the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power and its Short-Term Hedging Program (SHP) for future aggregated purchases (Resolution No. 54-2025); approve a not-to-exceed $24,000 engineering task order for Bozeman Engineering related to HVAC relocation/replacement tied to the City Hall and Record Building roof project (Resolution No. 55-2025); adopt a revised city master fee schedule (Resolution No. 56-2025); and make several appointments to the Economic Development Corporation and designate the mayor and mayor pro tem as the city’s representative and alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council general assembly (Resolutions No. 57-2025 and 58-2025).

Roads (Res. 52-2025): Staff described an effort to concentrate mill-and-overlay work in the Brockman/McKee/Copper/Commerce area to reduce mobilization costs. The interlocal agreement with Brazoria County authorizes the city to use county resources for road work listed in the FY26 project request summary. The motion was moved and seconded by councilmembers as recorded; the council adopted the resolution unanimously.

Strat Ridge/Stratford Park repairs (Res. 53-2025): Staff reported the repair project to restore park structures damaged by Hurricane Barrel is FEMA-eligible; FEMA reimbursement is typically 75% with the state sometimes matching the remainder, but staff cautioned federal funding and timelines are uncertain. Apex Metal Systems was the low bidder and the council approved the contract award unanimously.

Power procurement (Res. 54-2025): Margaret Summery, executive director of the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP), described the coalition’s pooled purchasing and short-term hedging strategy that buys one-year supply two years forward. Staff recommended continued membership; council adopted the resolution affirming the city’s intent to remain in TCAP for the 2028–2032 contract period.

City Hall roof/HVAC (Res. 55-2025): Council approved a Bozeman Engineering task order not to exceed $24,000 to evaluate and design HVAC relocation or replacement required if the project moves forward with a pitched roof. Staff noted construction options under consideration and that full construction costs will depend on the chosen solution; staff provided a preliminary (not-final) construction estimate range during discussion.

Master fee schedule (Res. 56-2025): Council adopted a consolidated city master fee schedule. Staff noted some items were highlighted and will require follow-up ordinances to align code language and fee derivation methods (for example, building permit valuation will shift to a square-foot model to match state law). The council approved the schedule and directed staff to post updated fees on the city website.

Appointments (Res. 57-2025, Res. 58-2025): Council reappointed members to the Economic Development Corporation board for two-year terms and designated the mayor and mayor pro tem as the city’s representative and alternate for the HGAC General Assembly; both were approved unanimously.

Votes at a glance: All listed resolutions were approved; the meeting record shows unanimous vocal votes (“Aye. Unanimous.”) but the transcript does not list an exact numerical tally for each vote.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with the road interlocal submittals, execute the park repair contract and pursue FEMA reimbursement protocols, and move ahead with engineering work tied to the City Hall roof project. The SUP and building-code matters raised by the church remain separate and will be handled after the church refiles an SUP with plans and staff completes inspections.