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Clute council approves consent agenda, adopts ordinances on occupancy, multifamily reporting, surplus property and a church permit
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda and unanimously adopted multiple ordinances: a standing reward ordinance, a certificate-of-occupancy requirement for businesses, multifamily ownership reporting, a surplus-property resolution, and a specific-use permit for a church at 406 East Main Street.
At its Feb. 12 meeting, the Clute City Council approved the consent agenda and passed several measures affecting property management, codes and land use.
Key outcomes: the council approved a resolution (O4-2026) authorizing disposal of surplus city property via public auction; adopted Ordinance 2026-002 authorizing a standing reward for information leading to arrest/conviction for crimes on city property; adopted Ordinance 2026-003 requiring certificates of occupancy to trigger inspections after ownership or occupancy changes; adopted Ordinance 2026-004 requiring multifamily housing complexes to report ownership changes; and adopted Ordinance 2026-005, granting a specific-use permit to allow operation of a church (Jesus Is The Answer) at 406 East Main Street. All votes reported in the meeting were recorded as unanimous aye votes.
Council members and planning staff explained the multifamily and certificate-of-occupancy ordinances as tools to improve the city's inspection and emergency-contact information when ownership changes occur. Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the church permit after confirming code and fire inspections; the city noted the permit is nontransferable and takes effect 10 days after passage.
The council recessed to an executive session under the Texas Government Code for attorney consultation, returned with no reportable action on the listed items, and adjourned.
