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CITY • Austin County, TX
City of Bellville
Population / Scale
4,291
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.34888
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.8M
+3.3% YoY • +21.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.24M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.3 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.4 pts
69.3 (C) → 63.9 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.1% (5Y)
10Y: +42.6% • Since '00: +155.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0469
FY 22: $0.3020 → FY 27: $0.3489
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 69.3 (C)'10: 67.4 (C)'17: 66 (C)'22: 65.1 (C)'27: 63.9 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.9M'10: $2.6M'17: $3.4M'22: $4.0M'27: $4.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AK
Arlie Kendrick
Mayor
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BH
Betty Hollon
Councilmember, Place 1
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GD
Garrett Dornon
Councilmember, Place 5
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JC
John Conley II
Councilmember, Place 3
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MR
Monte Richardson
Councilmember, Place 4
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RH
Robert Hancock
Councilmember, Place 2
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 63.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellville
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,816,125) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.348880 per $100 valuation: $0.274680 M&O + $0.074200 I&S) for City of Bellville. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Austin County).
Total Appropriation
$4.8M
General Fund
$3.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,122
Public Safety: $1.5M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.34888 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.8% YoYFreedom Score: 64.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 23, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 1735) — City of Bellville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,662,271) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.348880 per $100 valuation) for City of Bellville.
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,087
Public Safety: $1.5M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.34888 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 64.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,366,839) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.348880 per $100 valuation) for City of Bellville.
Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$2.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,018
Public Safety: $1.4M (31%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.34888 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 64.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bellville (Austin County) totaling $4,245,833. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3821 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$2.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$989
Public Safety: $1.3M (31%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.38205 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 64.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bellville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bellville (Austin County) totaling $4,126,174. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3020 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$2.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$962
Public Safety: $1.3M (31%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3020 / $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$4.82M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $1,122Tax Rate: $0.34888Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.66M(+6.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,087Tax Rate: $0.34888Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.37M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,018Tax Rate: $0.34888Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.25M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $989Tax Rate: $0.38205Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.13M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $962Tax Rate: $0.3020Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.98M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $927Tax Rate: $0.3020Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.87M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $902Tax Rate: $0.303208Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.75M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $874Tax Rate: $0.308666Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.61M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $842Tax Rate: $0.311444Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.51M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $818Tax Rate: $0.313624Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.38M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $787Tax Rate: $0.313624Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$3.28M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.314565Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.16M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $735Tax Rate: $0.313307Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.04M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $709Tax Rate: $0.31456Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.94M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $684Tax Rate: $0.314245Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.82M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $657Tax Rate: $0.315816Freedom: 67.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.75M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $640Tax Rate: $0.3155Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.65M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $616Tax Rate: $0.318024Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.57M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $599Tax Rate: $0.318342Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.49M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $580Tax Rate: $0.319934Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.42M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.321854Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.35M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $547Tax Rate: $0.322176Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $527Tax Rate: $0.320565Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.18M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $509Tax Rate: $0.322168Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.10M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.320235Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.03M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $474Tax Rate: $0.320235Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.96M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $456Tax Rate: $0.322156Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.88M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $439Tax Rate: $0.322156Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 1748 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1748: Amends Fee Schedule: Subdivision and Development Fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 1748 adopted on 8/18/2026 by City of Bellville: Amends Fee Schedule: Subdivision and Development Fees. Codified at: Art. A6.000....
Ord. 1747 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1747: Personnel: Police
Enacted Ordinance No. 1747 adopted on 8/18/2026 by City of Bellville: Personnel: Police. Codified at: Art. 9.03....
Ord. 1749 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1749: Amends Subdivision Regulation: Subdivision Ordinance
Enacted Ordinance No. 1749 adopted on 8/18/2026 by City of Bellville: Amends Subdivision Regulation: Subdivision Ordinance. Codified at: Art. 10.02....
Ord. 1746 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 1746: Speed Limit
Enacted Ordinance No. 1746 adopted on 6/16/2026 by City of Bellville: Speed Limit....
Ord. 1745 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 1745: Amends Municipal Court: Fees and Costs
Enacted Ordinance No. 1745 adopted on 5/12/2026 by City of Bellville: Amends Municipal Court: Fees and Costs. Codified at: Art. 7.02....
Ord. 1744 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1744: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1744 adopted on 5/12/2026 by City of Bellville: Rezoning....
Ord. 1743 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1743: Cancels General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 1743 adopted on 3/17/2026 by City of Bellville: Cancels General Election....
Ord. 1742 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1742: Stop Sign
Enacted Ordinance No. 1742 adopted on 2/17/2026 by City of Bellville: Stop Sign....
Ord. 1741 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1741: Orders General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 1741 adopted on 1/21/2026 by City of Bellville: Orders General Election....
Ord. 1740 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 1740: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges
Enacted Ordinance No. 1740 adopted on 12/16/2025 by City of Bellville: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges. Codified at: Art. A7.000....
Ord. 1739 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1739: Amends Zoning: General Provisions; Amends Use Chart
Enacted Ordinance No. 1739 adopted on 11/21/2025 by City of Bellville: Amends Zoning: General Provisions; Amends Use Chart. Codified at: Art. 14.01 ; Art. 14.08...
Ord. 1738 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1738: Amends General Provisions: Finances
Enacted Ordinance No. 1738 adopted on 11/18/2025 by City of Bellville: Amends General Provisions: Finances. Codified at: Art. 1.06....
Ord. 1735 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1735: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 1735 adopted on 9/23/2025 by City of Bellville: Budget....
Ord. 1737 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 1737: Tax Rate
Enacted Ordinance No. 1737 adopted on 9/23/2025 by City of Bellville: Tax Rate....
Ord. 1736 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1736: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 1736 adopted on 9/23/2025 by City of Bellville: Budget....
Ord. 1734 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1734: Annexation
Enacted Ordinance No. 1734 adopted on 9/16/2025 by City of Bellville: Annexation....
Ord. 1733 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 1733: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 1733 adopted on 9/16/2025 by City of Bellville: Rezoning....
Ord. 1732 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 1732: Conditional Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 1732 adopted on 6/17/2025 by City of Bellville: Conditional Use Permit....
Ord. 1726 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1726: Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 1726 adopted on –/–/– by City of Bellville: Election....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.11.020) (City of Bellville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Bellville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.11.020)....
Ord. 1727 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1727: Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 1727 adopted on –/–/– by City of Bellville: Election....
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.02.001 - § 8.06.005) (City of Bellville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Bellville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.02.001 - § 8.06.0...
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.01.001 - § 5.04.002) (City of Bellville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Bellville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.01.001 - ...
Chapter 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.09.006) (City of Bellville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Bellville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.09.006...
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Bellville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Bellville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Bellville Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 554 (19.0% of 2,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Betty Hollon WINNER
100.0% (487 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Garrett Dornon WINNER
100.0% (487 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Monte Richardson WINNER
100.0% (487 votes)Mayor
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
100.0% (487 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
John Conley II WINNER
100.0% (487 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Robert Hancock WINNER
100.0% (487 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 525 (18.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
62.0% (326 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (199 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 409 (14.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
57.0% (233 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 729 (25.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
68.0% (496 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (233 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 409 (14.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
69.0% (282 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 642 (22.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
64.0% (411 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (231 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 584 (20.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
64.0% (374 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (210 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 759 (26.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
64.0% (486 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (273 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 496 (17.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
63.0% (312 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (184 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 438 (15.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
63.0% (276 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (162 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 438 (15.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
71.0% (311 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 467 (16.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
61.0% (285 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (182 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 554 (19.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
70.0% (388 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (166 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 554 (19.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
57.0% (316 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (238 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 700 (24.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
65.0% (455 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (245 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 729 (25.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
63.0% (459 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (270 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 409 (14.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
57.0% (233 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 642 (22.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
70.0% (449 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (193 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 613 (21.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
57.0% (349 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (264 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 525 (18.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
60.0% (315 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (210 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 409 (14.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
57.0% (233 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 846 (29.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
62.0% (525 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (321 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 700 (24.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
69.0% (483 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (217 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 613 (21.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
67.0% (411 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (202 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Bellville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 905 (31.0% of 2,918 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Arlie Kendrick WINNER
72.0% (652 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (253 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-05-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-05-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 warrants7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bellville 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: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion