Council approves Budget Amendment (Ordinance 2026-08/18/25-31), 7-1

Approval of August 25, 2026, Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Special Use Permit SUP-26-0001 (Dakota Avenue Gas Station)

8 yes, 0 no

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption

8 yes, 0 no

Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption

8 yes, 0 no

Public Improvement District (PID) Updates

8 yes, 0 no

Budget Amendment (Ordinance 2026-08/18/25-31)

7 yes, 1 no

Dakota Avenue Gas Station/C-Store

111 West League City Parkway

A request for a special use permit to allow a gas station on a 1.76-acre site.

still pending

Dakota Avenue Gas Station C-Store

South side of League City Parkway, State Highway 96

A request for a special use permit to allow a vehicle fueling station on 1.76 acres of commercially zoned land.

approved (8-0) · still approved

Public Art Initiative Funding

City staff reviewed how public art is funded in League City, including park dedication fees, hotel occupancy taxes, and general funds used for murals, sculpture, and wrapped traffic boxes.

What it means: Committed approximately $1.3 million since FY 2022, with proposed future allocations adapting to available revenue streams.

Raised 2 times this week

Property Tax Reform

The city is finalizing its budget for next year. While the tax rate is dropping, your actual tax bill might go up slightly because home values have increased.

What it means: The average homeowner will see an estimated $18.54 increase in their annual property tax bill.

Public Art Initiative Funding and Walter Hall House Conversion

The city is reviewing how it funds public art and considering whether to turn the historic Walter Hall House at Heritage Park into a new art facility. These decisions will shape local cultural amenities and how municipal dollars are spent on community arts.

What it means: Local artists, cultural organizations, and residents who enjoy community art programs and public spaces.

Oaks of Clear Creek Trail System

Residents requested a walking path around the detention pond, which the council added to the budget for design and construction.

What it means: The project will be funded through the city's capital budget, with design starting in FY 27 and construction in FY 28.

Walter Hall House Art Facility Proposal

The Art Guild of League City wants to turn the vacant historic Walter Hall House into a community art center with studios, galleries, and small performance spaces. City leaders like the idea because it brings new life to an underutilized park asset without expensive city-paid staff, but they want to review detailed budgets and utility cost-sharing plans first.

What it means: Estimated at roughly $50,000 for initial building prep, plus ongoing utility costs of approximately $10,000 annually.