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Clute council accepts BASF donation, hears business appeals and approves EDC disbursements

Clute City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 8 meeting, Clute City Council accepted a $10,000 BASF donation for a mobile command center, heard a business-owner appeal to return operations to Clute, approved several routine items including an Economic Development Corporation disbursement (Resolution 63-2025), and scheduled a Feb. 12 public hearing for a church SUP.

The Clute City Council on Jan. 8 approved a series of routine and business items, accepted a corporate donation to support the police department’s mobile operations, and heard public comments from local business and volunteer representatives.

Monica Gwenkullen, speaking for BASF, described the company’s cooperation with local first responders and announced a $10,000 contribution to convert a donated trailer into a mobile command center for Clute Police Department use at large events and emergencies. "We're excited to invest into something that I know will grow the safety of our community," Gwenkullen said. Council members thanked BASF and posed for a photo acknowledging the donation.

During public comment, Jason Burleson, owner of Mammoth…

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