City of Beaumont - Government

We love seeing hometown heroes come back and invest in the community that helped shape them… and P.J. Locke III is one of ours. 🏈

The Dallas Cowboys safety and Beaumont Central graduate hasn't forgotten where he came from. Locke is returning home to host his annual FREE Youth Football Camp, giving young athletes the chance to learn from an NFL player who once played on their same fields.

Through his partnership with the BamFam Foundation, participants will receive football instruction and camp gear from P.J. and other athletes.

Training starts Saturday June 27, 2026, at Doggett Family Stadium (5250 Bayou Willow Parkway).
👉 Register for free at www.bamfam.org

🏛️City Council took action on these items on 6/16/2026:

🏢 Infrastructure Investment and Modernization

✔️ Water Meters and Registers Annual Contracts
• Approved award of contracts for water meters and registers. Core & Main of Beaumont awarded as Primary for water meters ($93K) and for meter registers and components ($51K). Republic Meters of Dallas awarded as Secondary ($115K) and AV Water Technologies of Houston awarded as Tertiary ($116K) for water meters.

✔️ Highland Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation Project Change Order
• Authorized executing Change Order No. 1 for $233K for the Highland Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation Project. Change order addresses waterline fittings at side-street connections not included in original plans, quantity adjustments for curb and pavement repairs, and temporary work zone pavement markings.

✔️ Athletic Complex Parking Lots and Engelbrecht Drive Project Change Order
• Authorized executing Change Order No. 2 for $58K for the Athletic Complex - Rehabilitation of Parking Lots and Engelbrecht Drive Project. After milling and removal of existing asphalt, additional deteriorated concrete was identified requiring 339 square yards of concrete repair.

✔️ Street Rehabilitation Citywide Phase VI Project Change Order
• Authorized executing Change Order No. 2 for $232K for the Street Rehabilitation Citywide - Phase VI Project. Pavement conditions on Willis Lane, San Carlos Street, San Diego Street, and Milam Street were more extensive than originally identified, requiring revised scope including full shoulder width mixing, leveling course, and additional base repairs.

✔️ Pine Street Surface Water Treatment Plant Fuel Tank
• Approved purchase of a new 20,000-gallon fuel tank and related equipment for $336K from Mustang CAT for the Pine Street Surface Water Treatment Plant generators. The tank will serve all three generators and provide a minimum of four days of continuous operation during extended power outages.

✔️ Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant Engineering Services Contract
• Approved contract with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. of Beaumont for engineering services related to the Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) program. The City is eligible for up to $15M in funding through this Texas Water Development Board program established by HB 500.

✔️ Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant Administration Services Contract
• Approved contract with Gary R. Traylor & Associates, Inc. of Tyler for grant administration services related to the Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) program. The firm will coordinate with the City and project engineer for application submission and compliance with TWDB requirements.

✔️ Prison Ground Storage Tank Day Tank Slab Project Contract Award
• Awarded contract to LZ Services, LLC of Lumberton for $88K for the Prison Ground Storage Tank Day Tank Slab REBID Project. Work includes construction of a concrete foundation for a fuel day tank and installation of the tank to support generator operations at the Prison tank site near US 69 and Range Road.

🛝 Enhancing Quality of Life

✔️ FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
• Authorized applying for and receiving funding up to $1.5M through the DHS FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program. The program enhances the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through fire prevention activities and firefighter safety research and development.

✔️ ExxonMobil STEM in Motion Grant
• Authorized receiving $40K grant from ExxonMobil Corporation. $20K will fund the STEM in Motion program, which provides hands-on STEM learning, academic enrichment, mentoring, and career exploration for students in the Amelia, Charlton-Pollard, and Pietzsch-MacArthur school zones. $20K will fund additional park equipment at Charlton-Pollard Park.

✔️ FEMA Fire Prevention Grant - Origin and Cause Investigation Trailer
• Authorized applying for and receiving funding up to $1.5M through the DHS FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program for an Origin and Cause Investigation trailer. The trailer will enable the Fire Department to provide ongoing fire mitigation training and professional development. The City will provide a 5% local cost share (up to $75K).

✔️ Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
• Authorized applying for and receiving $600K grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Funds will develop an ADA Transition plan supporting infrastructure, behavioral, and operational initiatives for preventing fatalities and serious injuries on City roads and streets. The City will provide a 20% match ($120K).

✔️ Animal Care Advisory Committee Appointments
• Appointed Diana Burnett with Beaumont Street Pets as an Animal Organization Representative, Dr. David Martin with Neighborhood Vet Clinic-Groves to fill an unexpired term, and Eddie Johnson with the Humane Society of Southeast Texas as the Humane Society Representative. Terms expire September 30, 2027.

✔️ Save America's Treasures Grant - Jefferson Theatre
• Authorized applying for and receiving $450K grant from the National Park Service Save America's Treasures program for roof repairs and termite damage at the Jefferson Theatre. The nationally registered historic venue requires repairs to prevent further structural deterioration and water intrusion. The City will provide a 50% match.

✔️ ASPCA Grant - Animal Care Center Kennels
• Authorized applying for and receiving $100K grant from the 2026 ASPCA Grants for Shelters for enclosing outdoor animal kennels at the municipal animal shelter. The project will provide climate-controlled kennel space to improve animal health, safety, and welfare. Total project cost is $170K with excess costs paid from capital reserve.

✔️ Save America's Treasures Grant - Tyrrell Library
• Authorized applying for and receiving $550K grant from the National Park Service Save America's Treasures program for roof repairs at Tyrrell Library. The nationally registered historic property and Texas Historic Landmark requires repairs to prevent further structural deterioration and water intrusion. The City will provide a 50% match funded by certificates of obligation.

✔️ ITEX Donation for Bus Shelter Relocation
• Accepted $5K donation from ITEX for relocating an unused bus shelter from Florida Avenue to serve the residents of Abiding Grace Apartments.

🏘️ Neighborhood Development and Livability

✔️ Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Agreement - 3420 Concord Road
• Approved economic development incentives agreement with Berridge Services, LLC under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program for development of an office building at 3420 Concord Road. Incentives include a 3-year, 100% incremental municipal tax abatement, building fee waivers, and expedited permit review for the approximately $150K investment.

💵 Organizational Excellence and Fiscal Responsibility

✔️ ESO Solutions Annual Maintenance Agreement
• Approved $151K annual maintenance agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. for software used by Fire, EMS, and Central Collections. The ESO Fire Suite ($93K) provides incident tracking, dispatch integration, and personnel management. The ESO EHR Suite ($58K) provides patient care reporting, quality management, and billing integration.

✔️ City Phone System Annual Support Agreement
• Approved $120K annual support agreement renewal with Creative Switching Designs, Inc. for the City's Mitel phone system, which provides telephone communications, voice mail, and four-digit dialing across City facilities.

✔️ Municipal Transit CNG Fuel Tax Credits Amendment
• Authorized amendment to Resolution No. 24-337 to allow TransTax Advisors to apply for additional federal tax credits for CNG fuel used by municipal transit from 2016 through June 2020, potentially resulting in up to $468K in reimbursements. TransTax Advisors will be compensated with 25% of any credits received; if unsuccessful, the City incurs no cost.

🗞️ Announcements

• Register with the Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) to stay informed during emergency, industry, and weather events. Visit TheStan.com to sign up.

• Juneteenth Celebration - Sat 6/20, 4p-9p at the Beaumont Civic Center. Free entry, live music, activities, and food trucks.

• Star-Spangled Spectacular - Sat 6/27, 6pm at the Jefferson Theatre featuring patriotic live music, sing-a-longs, silent film, and a performance on the Robert Morgan organ. Admission is $10.

• Sow it Sunday - Sundays, 1p-7p, at the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center is a free family-centered community initiative meant to bring families and the community together through recreation, fellowship, mentorship, games, and positive social engagement. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

🎥 Click here to watch the full meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve446ZnejkQ

The City of Beaumont offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th to commemorate the historic event of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

Solid Waste and Land Fill will follow regular hours of operations!

See you on Saturday, June 20th at 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. in the Beaumont Civic Center for our Juneteenth Celebration!

The City of Beaumont Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is actively monitoring a prolonged severe weather threat expected to impact Southeast Texas throughout the week and into the weekend.

Forecasts indicate our area could receive an additional 4 to 6 inches of rainfall over the next five days.

As rain accumulates, localized street flooding and flooding in low-lying areas may occur, especially during periods of heavy rainfall. Flood and Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Jefferson County and portions of Beaumont.

The EOC has coordinated the availability of high-water vehicles and is prepared to respond should conditions worsen. At this time, impacts within Beaumont have been minimal.

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has also issued a local disaster declaration due to the threat of severe weather.

Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

The EOC will continue to monitor conditions and coordinate with local, state, and federal partners as needed.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through the Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) to receive critical notifications during severe weather and other emergencies at theSTAN.com

Residents with access and functional needs are also encouraged to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) to receive additional assistance during emergencies and evacuations. Learn more and register at STEAR.Texas.gov

For immediate emergency alerts and City notifications, sign up for Notify Me at BeaumontTexas.gov/NotifyMe

Did you know just 12 inches of water can sweep a vehicle away and just 6 inches of moving water can knock someone off their feet.

With all the rain we’re getting this week, we want to remind you to never walk through floodwater or drive through flooded underpasses or roadways. Turn Around Don’t Drown.

🚨 Attention Food Truck & Mobile Food Vendors🚨

Good afternoon, Beaumont!

Beginning July 1, the City of Beaumont will no longer issue permits for food trucks and other mobile food vendors.

✅ What does this mean for you?
All mobile food vendors will now be required to register with the State of Texas instead of the City.

📋 Next Steps:
• Apply through the Texas DSHS online system:
👉 https://vo.ras.dshs.state.tx.us/datamart/login.do
• Learn more about state requirements, permits, and guidelines here:
👉 https://www.dshs.texas.gov/retail-food-establishments/permits-retail-food-establishments/mobile-food-vendors

Due to the weather, tomorrow's Mayor's Veterans Coalition Meeting has been cancelled.

The next meeting will be July 21, at 10 am at Central Park Community Center.