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CITY • Harris County, TX
City of Bellaire
Population / Scale
17,439
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4174
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$46.7M
+3.0% YoY • +16.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$92.39M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -1.3 pts • 10Y: -2.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.1 pts
66 (C) → 58.9 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+16.5% (5Y)
10Y: +36.7% • Since '00: +149.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0299
FY 22: $0.4473 → FY 27: $0.4174
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66 (C)'10: 63.7 (C)'17: 61.8 (C)'22: 60.9 (C)'27: 58.9 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $18.7M'10: $26.4M'17: $34.2M'22: $40.1M'27: $46.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BW
Brian Witt
Councilmember, Place 5
bwitt@bellairetx.gov
CL
Catherine Lewis
Councilmember, Place 2
clewis@bellairetx.gov
GE
Gus E. Pappas
Mayor
gpappas@bellairetx.gov
RG
Ross Gordon
Councilmember, Place 3
rgordon@bellairetx.gov
TT
Todd Thurber
Councilmember, Place 4
tthurber@bellairetx.gov
WC
Winfred C. Frazier
Councilmember, Place 1
wfrazier@bellairetx.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Bellaire Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BELLAIRE)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Bellaire Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BELLAIRE) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Bellaire Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BELLAIRE) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/bellaire/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICHBE Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-16
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 58.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellaire
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($46,719,495) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.417400 per $100 valuation) for City of Bellaire. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Bellaire).
Total Appropriation
$46.7M
General Fund
$25.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.1M
Capital Projects
$2.6M
Per Capita
$2,679
Public Safety: $13.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $12.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $4.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4174 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+1.4% YoYFreedom Score: 60.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-5) — City of Bellaire
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($45,341,125) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.417400 per $100 valuation) for City of Bellaire.
Total Appropriation
$45.3M
General Fund
$24.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.9M
Capital Projects
$2.5M
Per Capita
$2,600
Public Safety: $12.6M (28%)
0Public Works: $11.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4174 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 60.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellaire
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($44,729,524) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.433300 per $100 valuation) for City of Bellaire.
Total Appropriation
$44.7M
General Fund
$23.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.6M
Capital Projects
$2.5M
Per Capita
$2,565
Public Safety: $12.1M (27%)
0Public Works: $11.6M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $4.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4333 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellaire
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bellaire (Harris County) totaling $43,025,706. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4370 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$43.0M
General Fund
$22.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.3M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$2,467
Public Safety: $11.6M (27%)
0Public Works: $11.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4370 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellaire
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bellaire (Harris County) totaling $41,732,014. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4473 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$41.7M
General Fund
$22.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.1M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$2,393
Public Safety: $11.3M (27%)
0Public Works: $10.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $4.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4473 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$46.72M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.5MPer Capita: $2,679Tax Rate: $0.4174Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$45.34M(+1.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.8MPer Capita: $2,600Tax Rate: $0.4174Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$44.73M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.7MPer Capita: $2,565Tax Rate: $0.4333Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$43.03M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.8MPer Capita: $2,467Tax Rate: $0.4370Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$41.73M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.1MPer Capita: $2,393Tax Rate: $0.4473Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$40.10M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.3MPer Capita: $2,300Tax Rate: $0.4473Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$39.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.7MPer Capita: $2,241Tax Rate: $0.453115Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$38.05M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $2,182Tax Rate: $0.461271Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$36.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $2,102Tax Rate: $0.464961Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$35.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.8MPer Capita: $2,028Tax Rate: $0.471005Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$34.18M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $1,960Tax Rate: $0.475244Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$33.10M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $1,898Tax Rate: $0.478571Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$31.78M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.9MPer Capita: $1,822Tax Rate: $0.478571Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$30.51M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $1,749Tax Rate: $0.482878Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$29.39M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.6MPer Capita: $1,685Tax Rate: $0.482395Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$28.35M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $1,626Tax Rate: $0.482877Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$27.47M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $1,575Tax Rate: $0.480945Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$26.40M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.0MPer Capita: $1,514Tax Rate: $0.482388Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$25.38M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $1,455Tax Rate: $0.481906Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$24.45M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.0MPer Capita: $1,402Tax Rate: $0.479978Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$23.60M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $1,353Tax Rate: $0.480458Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$22.77M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $1,306Tax Rate: $0.484782Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$21.92M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $1,257Tax Rate: $0.488175Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$21.31M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $1,222Tax Rate: $0.491104Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$20.59M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $1,180Tax Rate: $0.493068Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$19.93M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $1,143Tax Rate: $0.490603Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$19.38M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $1,111Tax Rate: $0.490603Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$18.71M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $1,073Tax Rate: $0.492075Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-10-12-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
II. WORKSHOP (COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND USER FEE STUDIES)
II. WORKSHOP (COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND USER FEE STUDIES)...
Ord. 2026-10-12-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor....
Ord. 2026-10-12-2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.
A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor....
Ord. 2026-10-05-7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
I. PUBLIC HEARING (PROPOSAL TO INCREASE TOTAL TAX LEVY)
I. PUBLIC HEARING (PROPOSAL TO INCREASE TOTAL TAX LEVY)...
Ord. 2026-22 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions.
a. Price Maximum Guaranteed to a City the authorizing Ordinance Manager execute Amendment to the Construction Manager-at-Risk Agreement with Sedalco, Inc., for ...
Ord. 2026-13 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions.
a. Ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Bellaire, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027 ("FY 2027"), and ...
Ord. 2026-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
E. Certified 2026 Tax Roll and Property Tax Rates.
E. Certified 2026 Tax Roll and Property Tax Rates....
Chapter 21 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 21 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 21 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 4 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 4 - AMBULANCE SERVICE (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - AMBULANCE SERVICE....
Chapter 25 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 25 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 25 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 19 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 19 - LIBRARY (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - LIBRARY....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - FOOD AND FOOD HANDLERS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - FOOD AND FOOD HANDLERS....
Chapter 5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 5 - AMUSEMENTS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - AMUSEMENTS....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - GARAGE AND ESTATE SALES (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - GARAGE AND ESTATE SALES....
Chapter 13 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 13 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - COMMUNITY CENTER (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - COMMUNITY CENTER....
Chapter 33 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 33 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 33 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 23 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 23 - ITINERANT PEDDLERS, VENDORS AND CHARITABLE SOLICITORS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 23 - ITINERANT PEDDLERS, VENDORS AND CHARITABLE SOLICITORS....
Chapter 11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 11 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 9 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 9 - BUILDINGS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - BUILDINGS....
Chapter 9.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9.5 - ALARM SYSTEMS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9.5 - ALARM SYSTEMS....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS....
Chapter 17 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 17 - HANDBILL AND ADVERTISING DISTRIBUTION (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - HANDBILL AND ADVERTISING DISTRIBUTION....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bellaire Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Bellaire Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,253 (19.0% of 11,858 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Catherine Lewis WINNER
100.0% (1,982 votes)Mayor
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
100.0% (1,982 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Winfred C. Frazier WINNER
100.0% (1,982 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Brian Witt WINNER
100.0% (1,982 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Ross Gordon WINNER
100.0% (1,982 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Todd Thurber WINNER
100.0% (1,982 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05
City of Bellaire 2024 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: Drainage Improvements
Authorized Debt: $40.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $40,000,000 in bond obligations for Drainage Improvements....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Wastewater & Sewer System
Authorized Debt: $30.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $30,000,000 in bond obligations for Wastewater & Sewer System....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,372 (20.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
56.0% (1,328 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,044 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,372 (20.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
71.0% (1,684 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (688 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,609 (22.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
66.0% (1,722 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (887 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,846 (24.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
59.0% (1,679 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,167 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,253 (19.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
55.0% (1,239 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (1,014 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,135 (18.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
71.0% (1,516 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (619 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,558 (30.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
71.0% (2,526 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (1,032 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,676 (31.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
66.0% (2,426 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (1,250 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,727 (23.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
57.0% (1,554 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (1,173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,779 (15.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
66.0% (1,174 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (605 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,490 (21.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
71.0% (1,768 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (722 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,897 (16.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
64.0% (1,214 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (683 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,083 (26.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
69.0% (2,127 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (956 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,135 (18.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
56.0% (1,196 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (939 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,490 (21.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
64.0% (1,594 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (896 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,897 (16.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
69.0% (1,309 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (588 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,846 (24.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
58.0% (1,651 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (1,195 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,372 (20.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
57.0% (1,352 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (1,020 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,253 (19.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
60.0% (1,352 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (901 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,660 (14.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
63.0% (1,046 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (614 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,320 (28.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
60.0% (1,992 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (1,328 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,016 (17.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
68.0% (1,371 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (645 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,660 (14.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
67.0% (1,112 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (548 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Bellaire Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,558 (30.0% of 11,859 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gus E. Pappas WINNER
56.0% (1,992 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (1,566 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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City Council - Oct 12 2026
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1: I. WORKSHOP (EVERGREEN PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN)3: B. Presentation and Discussion:4: C. Adjourn.7: B. Presentation and Discussion:8: C. Adjourn.5: II. WORKSHOP (COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND USER FEE STUDIES)6: A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.2: A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - Oct 05 2026
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8: A. Reading of the Notice of Public Hearing - Tracy L. Dutton, City Clerk.1: A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.2: B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Brian Witt, Council Member.3: C. Pledges to the Flags - Brian Witt, Council Member.4: D. Recognition of Proclamations.5: 1. Issuance of a proclamation by Gus E. Pappas, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 4-10, 2026,6: 2. Issuance of a proclamation by Gus E. Pappas, Mayor, proclaiming the week of October 5-12, 2026,9: B. Summary of Public Hearing Procedure - Sharon Citino, City Manager.10: C. Presentation of Proposal:11: D. Public Comment.12: E. Questions from the Mayor and City Council.13: F. Close of the Public Hearing.14: G. Adjourn.15: II. REGULAR MEETING16: A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.17: B. Personal/Audience Comments.18: C. Approval of Minutes.19: D. Reports and Presentations:20: E. New Business.21: 1. Consent Agenda.23: F. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.24: G. Adjourn.22: 2. Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions.7: I. PUBLIC HEARING (PROPOSAL TO INCREASE TOTAL TAX LEVY)2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - Sep 21 2026
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1: A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Gus E. Pappas, Mayor.2: B. Inspirational Reading and/or Invocation - Todd Thurber, Council Member.3: C. Pledges to the Flags - Todd Thurber, Council Member.4: D. Personal/Audience Comments.6: 1. Presentation, consideration, and acceptance of the submitted "Certified 2026 Tax Roll and the7: 2. Consideration of and possible action regarding the taking of a record vote for the City of Bellaire,8: F. Reports and Presentations:9: 1. City Manager's Report to provide information regarding City operations, services, events, and10: 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a recommendation by the Bellaire Culture and11: G. New Business.12: 1. Consent Agenda.14: H. Community Interest Items from the Mayor and Council.15: I. Adjourn.13: 2. Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions.5: E. Certified 2026 Tax Roll and Property Tax Rates.2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellaire City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners