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CITY • Galveston County, TX
City of Jamaica Beach
Population / Scale
1,071
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.162326
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.3M
+2.1% YoY • +28.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.3 pts
1Y: +0.7 pts • 10Y: +0.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.2 pts
81.3 (A) → 81.5 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.5% (5Y)
10Y: +44.9% • Since '00: +121.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0082
FY 22: $0.1705 → FY 27: $0.1623
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 81.3 (A)'10: 81.3 (A)'17: 81.2 (A)'22: 81.2 (A)'27: 81.5 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.0M'10: $1.3M'17: $1.6M'22: $1.8M'27: $2.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 81.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 30, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Jamaica Beach
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,253,771) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.162326 per $100 valuation: $0.162326 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Jamaica Beach. Source: Galveston County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$2.3M
General Fund
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$2,104
Public Safety: $0.8M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.162326 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+15.9% YoYFreedom Score: 80.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 27, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-08) — City of Jamaica Beach
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,206,767) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.147355 per $100 valuation) for City of Jamaica Beach.
Total Appropriation
$2.2M
General Fund
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$2,060
Public Safety: $0.8M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.147355 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 81.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Jamaica Beach
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,904,290) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.145748 per $100 valuation) for City of Jamaica Beach.
Total Appropriation
$1.9M
General Fund
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,778
Public Safety: $0.7M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.145748 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 81.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Jamaica Beach
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Jamaica Beach (Galveston County) totaling $1,857,119. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1396 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.9M
General Fund
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,734
Public Safety: $0.7M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.139594 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 81.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Jamaica Beach
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Jamaica Beach (Galveston County) totaling $1,803,379. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1656 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.8M
General Fund
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,684
Public Safety: $0.6M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.165613 / $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$2.25M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $2,104Tax Rate: $0.162326Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$2.21M(+15.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $2,060Tax Rate: $0.147355Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$1.90M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,778Tax Rate: $0.145748Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$1.86M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,734Tax Rate: $0.139594Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$1.80M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,684Tax Rate: $0.165613Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$1.75M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,638Tax Rate: $0.170497Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$1.72M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,608Tax Rate: $0.173054Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$1.67M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,562Tax Rate: $0.17565Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$1.62M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,516Tax Rate: $0.177758Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.59M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,481Tax Rate: $0.179358Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.56M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,453Tax Rate: $0.17882Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.51M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,408Tax Rate: $0.180072Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.48M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,379Tax Rate: $0.180252Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.43M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,338Tax Rate: $0.180252Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.39M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,298Tax Rate: $0.179711Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.36M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,270Tax Rate: $0.180969Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.33M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,237Tax Rate: $0.182598Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.29M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,209Tax Rate: $0.181868Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.26M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,177Tax Rate: $0.182414Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.24M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,156Tax Rate: $0.182779Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.21M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,133Tax Rate: $0.184241Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.18M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,103Tax Rate: $0.184425Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.16M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,081Tax Rate: $0.185347Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.12M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,050Tax Rate: $0.187015Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.09M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $1,020Tax Rate: $0.186641Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $1,000Tax Rate: $0.186081Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.04M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $973Tax Rate: $0.185151Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.02M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $0.185706Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
5. Repeal and replace historical traffic and parking ordinances.
5. Repeal and replace historical traffic and parking ordinances....
Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. Discussion regarding a new Parking Ordinance.
1. Discussion regarding a new Parking Ordinance....
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. Consolidate the City's traffic and parking regulations into a single ordinance.
1. Consolidate the City's traffic and parking regulations into a single ordinance....
Ord. 2026-08 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2026-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND EN...
Ord. 2026-09 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2026-09: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, APPROVING AND LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $0.162326 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE COPRATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, APPROVING AND LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $0.162326 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF...
Ord. 2026-64 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-08
2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-08...
Ord. 2026-09-24-66 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and...
Ord. 2026-09-24-65 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section
1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section...
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-08
2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-08...
Ord. 2026-09-10-9 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and 86, at
2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and 86, at...
Ord. 2026-09-10-8 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section 30,
1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section 30,...
Title XV • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Title XV - LAND USAGE (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title XV - LAND USAGE....
Title VII • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Title VII - TRAFFIC CODE (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title VII - TRAFFIC CODE....
Title IX • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Title IX - GENERAL REGULATIONS (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title IX - GENERAL REGULATIONS....
Title XI • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Title XI - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title XI - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Title XIII • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Title XIII - GENERAL OFFENSES (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title XIII - GENERAL OFFENSES....
CODE OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: CODE OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS....
Title I • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Title I - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title I - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Title III • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Title III - ADMINISTRATION (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title III - ADMINISTRATION....
Title V • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Title V - PUBLIC WORKS (City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Jamaica Beach Code of Ordinances: Title V - PUBLIC WORKS....
Ord. 2026-07 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS, CREATING A PARKS ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, OFFICERS, MEETINGS, AND DUTIES; DESIGNATING A CITY LIAISON; PROVIDING FOR LIMITED EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS, CREATING A PARKS ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, OFFICERS, MEETINGS, AND DUTIES; DESIGNATING ...
Ord. 2026-06 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS, ABOLISHING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL EXERCISE ITS ZONING AUTHORITY WITHOUT A ZONING COMMISSION AND THAT THE CITY COUNC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS, ABOLISHING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL EXERCISE ITS ZONING A...
Ord. 2026-08-04-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Enacted by City of Jamaica Beach in City of Jamaica Beach - August 04, 2026 on 2026-08-04 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER...
Ord. 2026-07-07-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Enacted by City of Jamaica Beach in City of Jamaica Beach - July 07, 2026 on 2026-07-07 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER...
Ord. 2026-05 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-05: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MA
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDI...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
2025 May Entity Election — City of Jamaica Beach
Voter Turnout: 573 (78.7% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
City of Jamaica Beach, Mayor
Mary Morse WINNER
57.5% (188 votes)Sharon C. Bower
42.5% (139 votes)City of Jamaica Beach Aldermen, two year term
Diana L. Charron WINNER
30.0% (172 votes)Marci Kurtz Hoffman
28.6% (164 votes)Mark Sloan
21.5% (123 votes)Gil Madray
15.0% (86 votes)Bert Dillmann
4.9% (28 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04
2024 May Entity Election — City of Jamaica Beach
Voter Turnout: 764 (88.4% of 864 registered voters)
Candidate Races
City of Jamaica Beach Aldermen, two year term
Aaron Renick WINNER
27.5% (210 votes)Brandon McDermott
26.2% (200 votes)Melissa Joseph
16.6% (127 votes)Bert Dillmann
14.9% (114 votes)Paula McMillan
14.8% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 218 (30.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
71.0% (155 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 218 (30.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
57.0% (124 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (22.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
63.0% (101 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (18.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
70.0% (92 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 138 (19.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
65.0% (90 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (17.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
59.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 218 (30.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
70.0% (153 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 189 (26.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
72.0% (136 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (20.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
67.0% (98 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 175 (24.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
59.0% (103 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (17.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
54.0% (67 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (18.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
64.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (18.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
56.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 168 (23.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
62.0% (104 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (22.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
72.0% (115 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (20.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
69.0% (101 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 197 (27.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
57.0% (112 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 189 (26.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
69.0% (130 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (31.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
64.0% (145 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 153 (21.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
60.0% (92 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 218 (30.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
57.0% (124 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 226 (31.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
60.0% (136 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 124 (17.0% of 728 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse WINNER
57.0% (71 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (53 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (337)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - October 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month,2: 2. Financial findings from Protiviti.3: 1. City Administrator Salas – Verbal4: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan – None5: 1. Approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting on 9-24-20268: 2. Improve public understanding.9: 3. Promote traffic safety and emergency access.10: 4. Simplify future amendments through schedules.11: 5. Repeal and replace historical traffic and parking ordinances.6: 1. Discussion regarding a new Parking Ordinance.7: 1. Consolidate the City's traffic and parking regulations into a single ordinance.2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - September 30, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS2: 2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS3: 3. OPEN SESSION — MOLD CONDITION AND DISPLACEMENT OF CITY SERVICES4: A. The mold report concerning City Hall.5: B. The displacement of City employees, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the municipal court, and6: C. The need for, and authorization to locate, an alternate site for all City services on a temporary basis.7: D. Other matters directly related to the temporary displacement of City employees and City services from8: 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION9: 5. CLOSED SESSION (EXECUTIVE SESSION)10: A. Texas Government Code § 551.071 — Consultation with Attorney. Consultation with the City11: B. Texas Government Code § 551.072 — Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Deliberation of the12: 6. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION13: 7. ADJOURN2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - September 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. City Administrator Salas - Verbal2: 2. Chief of Police Seu rattan - Attached3: 3. Public Works Manager Marlon Gradney -Verbal4: 4. Building Clerk/Code Enforcement Ruby Tollett - Verbal5: 1. Assignment of Legal Projects.6: 2. Fees for the Firm's Services.7: 3. Professional Liability Insurance.8: 4. Termination.9: 5. Choice of law.10: 6. Cooperation and communication.11: 7. File retention policy.12: 8. Potential conflicts of interest13: 9. Texas Lawyer's Creed and Attorney Complaint Information14: 1. I am passionately proud of my profession. Therefore, "My word is my bond."15: 2. I am responsible to assure that all persons have access to competent16: 3. I commit myself to an adequate and effective pro bono program.17: 4. I am obligated to educate my clients, the public, and other lawyers regarding the18: 5. I will always be conscious of my duty to the judicial system.19: 1. I will advise my client of the contents of this Creed when undertaking20: 2. I will endeavor to achieve my client's lawful objectives in legal transactions21: 3. I will be loyal and committed to my client's lawful objectives, but I will not22: 4. I will advise my client that civility and courtesy are expected and are not a sign23: 5. I will advise my client of proper and expected behavior.24: 6. I will treat adverse parties and witnesses with fairness and due25: 7. I will advise my client that we will not pursue conduct which is intended26: 8. I will advise my client that we will not pursue tactics which are intended27: 9. I will advise my client that we will not pursue any course of action which is28: 10. I will advise my client that I reserve the right to determine whether to grant29: 11. I will advise my client regarding the availability of mediation, arbitration, and30: 1. I will be courteous, civil, and prompt in oral and written communications.31: 2. I will not quarrel over matters of form or style, but I will concentrate on matters32: 3. I will identify for other counsel or parties all changes I have made in documents33: 4. I will attempt to prepare documents which correctly reflect the agreement of34: 5. I will notify opposing counsel, and, if appropriate, the Court or other persons,35: 6. I will agree to reasonable requests for extensions of time and for waiver of36: 7. I will not serve motions or pleadings in any manner that unfairly limits another37: 8. I will attempt to resolve by agreement my objections to matters contained in38: 9. I can disagree without being disagreeable. I recognize that effective39: 10. I will not, without good cause, attribute bad motives or unethical conduct to40: 11. I will not take advantage, by causing any default or dismissal to be rendered,41: 12. I will promptly submit orders to the Court. I will deliver copies to opposing42: 13. I will not attempt to gain an unfair advantage by sending the Court or its staff43: 14. I will not arbitrarily schedule a deposition, court appearance, or hearing until a44: 15. I will readily stipulate to undisputed facts in order to avoid needless costs or45: 16. I will refrain from excessive and abusive discovery.46: 17. I will comply with all reasonable discovery requests. I will not resist discovery47: 18. I will not seek Court intervention to obtain discovery which is clearly improper48: 19. I will not seek sanctions or disqualification unless it is necessary for protection49: 1. I will always recognize that the position of judge is the symbol of both the50: 2. I will conduct myself in Court in a professional manner and demonstrate my51: 3. I will treat counsel, opposing parties, the Court, and members of the Court staff52: 4. I will be punctual.53: 5. I will not engage in any conduct which offends the dignity and decorum of54: 6. I will not knowingly misrepresent, mischaracterize, misquote or miscite facts or55: 7. I will respect the rulings of the Court.56: 8. I will give the issues in controversy deliberate, impartial and studied analysis57: 9. I will be considerate of the time constraints and pressures imposed upon the58: 1. City Administrator Salas – Verbal59: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan – None60: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on 8-27-202661: 1. Open the Public Hearing62: 2. Close the Public Hearing63: 1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed FY2026-65: 1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section64: 2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-0866: 2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - September 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. City Administrator Salas – Verbal2: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan – None3: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on 8-27-20264: 1. Open the Public Hearing5: 2. Close the Public Hearing6: 1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed FY2026-10: 1. Personnel – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,8: 1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section 30,9: 2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and 86, at7: 2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-082026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - August 27, 2026
2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - August 13, 2026
2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - August 04, 2026
2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - July 23, 2026
2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - July 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Presentation and recap of the June 26, 2026 Boat Regatta2: 2. Presentat ion from Bran di with Neumo regarding STR management software3: 1. City Ad ministrator Salas - Verbal4: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan - None5: 3. Fire Chief Baden - None6: 1. City Administrator Salas – Verbal7: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan – Verbal8: 3. Finance Director Ester Abrego – Attached & Verbal9: 4. Fire Chief Baden - None10: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on 5-14-202611: 1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Light12: 2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed13: 1. FY2027 Water Pollution Control and Abatement Contract between the City of14: 2. Discussion, consideration and possible action to appoint alternates to the Board15: 1. Personnel – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - July 07, 2026
2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - June 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. City Administrator Salas - Verbal2: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan - Verbal & Attached3: 3. Finance Director Ester Abrego - Attached4: 4. Fire Chief Baden - None5: 1. Approval for the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on 5-14-20266: 1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Light8: 1. FY2027 Water Pollution Control and Abatement Contract between the City of9: 2. Discussion, consideration and possible action to appoint alternates to the Board of10: 1. Personnel - to deliberat e the appointment, employment, e valuation, reassignment,7: 2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Municode2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - June 02, 2026
2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - May 27, 2026
2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - May 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Mayor Morse presents a Public Works Proclamation to recognize the hard work and excellence they2: 2. Cheif Matt Seurattan introduces Sergeant Joshua Allred.3: 1. City Administrator Salas - Verbal4: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan - None5: 3. Fire Chief Baden - None6: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting on 4-9-20267: 2. Approval of the minutes from the Workshop Meeting on 4-21-20268: 3. Approval of the minutes from the Special Council Meeting on 5-7-20269: 1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Light10: 2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed PIR12: 2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to appoint new members to the Board13: 1. Personnel - to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment , duties,14: 1. Reduce nuisance lighting, glare, and light trespass onto adjacent properties and15: 2. Preserve public safety, navigation, and lawful nighttime fishing activities;16: 3. Prevent commercial-style or event-style illumination in residential areas;17: 4. Establish clear, objective, and enforceable standards for exterior lighting; and19: A. Active Use - the actual, ongoing use of lighting for its intended lawful purpose, including20: B. Decorative or Accent Lighting - lighting intended primarily for aesthetic, architectural,21: C. Fishing Light - a light used to attract fish or illuminate water during active fishing activities,22: D. Light Trespass - light emitted from a fixture that extends beyond the property on which23: E. Nuisance Illumination - exterior lighting that, by reason of intensity, duration, placement,24: F. Security Lighting - lighting intended to enhance safety or deter crime, including motion -25: G. Shielded - constructed or installed so that the light source is not as a glare source from52: 3. Exterior lighting shall not be intentionally aimed toward adjacent residential29: A. All exterior lighting shall be installed and operated so as to minimize glare, light trespass,30: B. Exterior light fixtures shall be shielded and directed downward or inward toward the31: C. Upward-directed lighting and lighting intended to illuminate adjacent properties, streets,32: D. Exterior lighting shall not be operated in a continuous or excessive manner unrelated to33: E. The use of high-intensity lighting, including modern LED or similar lighting technologies,34: F. The fact that a lighting fixture or lamp is commonly sold or marketed for residential use35: A. Fishing lights are permitted on canal-front, bayfront, and waterfront properties when used36: B. Fishing lights shall be subject to the following:37: 1. Submerged fishing lights (underwater lights) are exempt from shielding and curfew38: 2. Deck-mounted, dock-mounted, or above-water fishing lights shall:39: C. No specific curfew shall apply to fishing lights when used for fishing purposes.40: D. Safety, navigation, and egress lighting necessary for boating, walking surfaces, docks, and41: A. Decorative, accent, architectural, landscape, and string lighting is permitted subject to the42: 1. Such lighting shall be shielded and arranged to avoid light trespass onto adjacent43: 2. Lighting shall not be used to illuminate large gathering areas in a manner resembling44: 3. Lighting shall not be operated continuously in a manner that creates a nuisance45: B. Decorative and accent lighting shall be turned off no later than 11:00 p.m. each day.46: C. Motion-activated security lighting is exempt from the curfew provided it does not remain47: A. Applicability - This section applies to non-residential properties, including but not limited48: B. Permitted Lighting - Non-residential properties may utilize exterior lighting, including49: C. General Standards - All non-residential exterior lighting shall be installed and operated in50: 1. Lighting shall be directed downward and inward toward the property on which it is51: 2. Fixtures located near residential property lines or oriented toward residential areas53: D. Residential Impact and Mitigation - Where exterior lighting on a non-residential property54: 1. Be limited to addressing directional control, glare, or spill; and55: 2. Not require the elimination of lighting necessary for public safety, security, or normal56: E. Existing Non -Residential Lighting - Existing lawful exterior lighting on non -residential57: 1. Temporary holiday lighting, not to exceed forty -five (45) cumulative days per calendar58: 2. Emergency lighting used by public safety agencies or during emergency repairs;59: 3. Low-voltage pathway or step lighting installed and operated in a non-intrusive manner.61: B. Upon determination that a violation exists, the City may issue written notice to the owner63: D. Failure to correct the violation within the specified time may result in citation or other64: E. Each day a violation continues after notice constitutes a separate offense.65: A. Time Limit Threshold66: B. Notice of Excessive Use67: 1. The City shall provide written notice to the requestor,68: 2. Include an estimate of anticipated charges for personnel time, overhead, and69: C. Prepayment Requirement70: D. Suspension of Further Requests71: 1. City Administrator Salas – Verbal72: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan – Verbal and Attached73: 3. Finance Director Ester Abrego – Ester explained the different columns and what they74: 4. Fire Chief Baden – None75: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Council Meeting on 3-12-202676: 2. Approval of the minutes from the Workshop Meeting on 3-10-202677: 1. Discussion, consideration, and take action to accept the amendment to the services26: A. This ordinance applies to all exterior lighting installed, operated, or used within the City11: 1. Discussion regarding the proposed Municode Ordinance 2026-0518: 5. Ensure compatibility with other City ordinances, including short-term rental regulations.27: B. This ordinance applies regardless of the date of installation where the use or operation of28: C. Compliance with this ordinance is required for all properties subject to City regulations,60: A. This ordinance may be enforced upon receipt of a complaint or upon observation of a62: C. A violation of this ordinance constitutes a civil offense and may be enforced through2026-05-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - May 07, 2026
2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - April 21, 2026
2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - April 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. The Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County prese nts a proclamation recognizing2: 1. City Administrator Salas - Verbal3: 2. Chief of Police Seu rattan - Attached4: 3. Finance Director Ester Abrego - Attached5: 4. Fire Chief Ba den - None6: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting on 3-12-20267: 2. Approval of the minutes from the Workshop meeting on 3-10-20268: I. This Amendment is entered into between the Office of Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector and9: 2. Prepare invoice for each entity utilizing most current entity list.10: 3. Using prior year Word document maintained in the Q drive at Entity11: 4. Upon approval, merge, sign and make two copies of each invoice12: 5. Mail along with blue return envelope stamped or noted (ATTN13: 6. Enter invoice date into spreadsheet14: 7. Create and print a document for Admin Clerk with entity name15: 1. Fiscal Responsibility16: 2. Infrastructure17: 3. Administration18: 4. Planning and Development19: 5. Communication20: 6. Community21: 1. Protiviti presentation on their audit services.22: 1. Jamaican Me Clean Day is March 21st at 9am at the Pavillion.23: 2. The Easter Celebration will be on April 4th from 10am – 1pm.24: 1. City Administrator Salas – Verbal25: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan – Chief gave a brief report of calls for service during senior26: 3. Fire Chief Baden – None27: 1. Approval of the minutes from the Regular City Council meeting on 2-26-2026.2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - March 12, 2026
2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - March 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Discussion of the Strategic Plan for FY262026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - February 26, 2026
2026-02-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - February 20, 2026
2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - February 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. City Administrator Salas — Verbal2: 2. Chief of Police Seurattan — None3: 3. Fire Chief Baden - None4: 1. Approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting on 1-22-20266: 2. Discussion and consideration regarding proposed Public Information Request7: 3. Discussion and consideration regarding the requirement of a purchase of an8: 4. Discussion and consideration regarding the resolution authorizing the aerial9: 1. Discussion regarding the development on the west end.10: 1. A height of more than three feet (3’) above grade level or water11: 2. An illumination level of more than one-tenth (0.10) foot-candles at such12: P. O. Box 5264 CMRRR # 9414 8111 0549 5874 0473 705: 1. Discussion and consideration regarding proposed Light Ordinance to repeal2026-01-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - January 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Discussion of the Strategic Plan for FY262026-01-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - January 22, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Discussion, consideration, and take action to authorize the 2026 General2: 2. Discussion, consideration, and take action to approve Election Services3: 3. Discussion and review regarding the QI budget for 2026.4: 4. Discussion to approve the sale of boat slips Abstract 121 of the Hall & Jones2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Jamaica Beach - January 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. Absolute Maximum Occupancy – No Short-Term Rental shall be advertised, listed,2: B. Citation - A written notice or summons issued by a peace officer or other authorized3: D. Compliant Living Area Square Footage – Square footage as listed for the Short-Term4: E. Guest – The overnight occupant(s) renting a Short-Term Rental for a specified period5: F. Hotel Occupancy Tax Payment - the actual remittance of all hotel occupancy taxes6: G. Hotel Occupancy Tax Report - A quarterly report is required by the City for each7: 1. Zero Earnings HOT Report – used when the property had no bookings or8: 2. Airbnb/VRBO Earnings Only – No Additional HOT Due Report – used when all9: 3. Hotel Occupancy Tax Report – Outstanding Tax Due Report – used for all other10: H. Imminent Safety Concern – A condition, as determined by the Fire Marshal, Building11: I. Integrated Property Manager – A property manager or management company12: 1. Report all gross rental earnings for the Short-Term Rental in the Quarterly13: 2. Provide complete detailed booking information for each reporting period as14: 3. Remit all Hotel Occupancy Taxes directly to the City of Jamaica Beach,15: J. Local Responsible Party – The Owner , Operator, or person designated by the Owner16: K. Long Term Rental – The rental or lease of a residential dwelling for thirty (30)17: L. Maximum Occupancy – The maximum occupancy shall be whichever is less: (a) two18: M. Nuisance Violation – Any act or omission by guests, occupants, or operators causing19: N. Offering - Any public or private communication, posting, listing, solicitation, digital20: O. Operator – The Owner or the Owner’s authorized representative who is responsible21: P. Owner – The person or entity that holds legal or equitable title to the Short-Term22: Q. Qualified Bedroom – A habitable space within a dwelling designed or used for23: R. Revocation - The permanent termination of a Short-Term Rental Registration24: S. Short-Term Rental (STR) – A privately owned single-family dwelling rented by the25: T. Short-Term Rental Advertisement - means any written, printed, digital, electronic,26: U. Short-Term Rental Platform – A person or entity that provides a means through27: V. Short-Term Rental Registration Number – A registration number issued by the City29: X. Short-Term Rental Registration Application Fee – A non-refundable application fee30: Y. Suspension of Registration Number – A temporary loss of authorization to operate31: Z. Verified Violation –32: 1. For guest-caused nuisance violations (including but not limited to noise,33: 2. For owner- or operator-caused violations (including but not limited to tax35: 4. A criminal conviction for an offense arising from the operation of the36: A. An Owner shall submit an application for a Short-Term Rental Registration using a37: 1. The name, address, email and telephone number of the Owner of the Short-Term38: 2. The name, address, email and telephone number of the Operator of the39: 3. The name, address, email, and 24-hour telephone number of the Local40: 4. The address of the Short-Term Rental.41: 5. A non-refundable Short-Term Rental Registration Application Fee **in the42: 6. The Short-Term Rental Annual Operation Fee **in the amount set forth in the43: 7. Galveston County Appraisal District Parcel Number for the Short-Term Rental.44: 8. Compliant Living Area Square Footage for the Short-Term Rental.45: 9. Number of Qualified Bedrooms for the Short-Term Rental.46: 10. Maximum Occupancy for the Short-Term Rental based on whichever is less: (a)47: 11. Sketch of the floor plan of the Short-Term Rental with room dimension layout of48: 12. Maximum number of on-site parking spaces.49: 13. Sketch of the property showing the maximum number of vehicles that may be51: 15. The Owner shall grant permission to the City with thirty (30) days’ notice to52: 16. Proof of $1,000,000 general liability insurance.53: 17. Certificate of Occupancy Requirement54: 18. The Owner or Operator shall maintain a copy of the standard Short-Term Rental55: B. Once a Short-Term Rental Registration Application is approved, the Owner will be56: C. The Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate must be renewed annually by57: D. The Annual Operation Fee **in the amount set forth in the City’s fee schedule58: E. Failure to pay the Annual Operation Fee within 60 days of the due date will result in59: F. The Short-Term Rental Registration Number shall expire immediately upon any60: G. Quarterly Hotel Occupancy Tax Reports must be submitted using the City’s method61: H. Hotel Occupancy Tax Delinquency and Reporting Failure. A Short-Term Rental62: 1. The required Hotel Occupancy Tax Payment is not received by the City within63: 2. The required Hotel Occupancy Tax Report is not submitted to the City within64: I. The Owner has a duty to notify the City within twenty (20) calendar days, in writing,65: J. If a registration number expires, a new application and the Short-Term Rental66: K. A new Short-Term Rental Registration Number will be issued upon renewal and/or67: A. The Owner shall post the Jamaica Beach Short-Term Rental Registration Certificate68: 1. Short-Term Rental Registration Number assigned by the City of Jamaica Beach69: 2. Operator name and telephone number.70: 3. The Short-Term Rental Maximum Occupancy limit assigned by the City, which71: 4. Short-Term Rental Address.72: 5. Galveston County Appraisal District Living Area Square Footage that is FEMA73: 6. Number of Approved Qualified Bedrooms.74: 7. The number of on-site parking spaces for guests.75: 8. Notification that Guests are responsible for compliance with all City of Jamaica76: 9. Link or QR Code to the Visitors page on the City of Jamaica Beach official website77: 10. A requirement that the Short-Term Rental Agreement provided to each renter78: B. The Owner shall operate a Short-Term Rental in compliance with the following:79: 1. Zoning regulations prescribed for the zoning district in which such Short-Term80: 2. Hotel Occupancy Tax regulations, including collection, reporting and paying of81: 3. The Local Responsible Party shall arrive on-site within one (1) hour of being82: 4. All exterior lighting must comply with the most current version of the City Light83: 5. Compliance with any applicable homeowners’ association (HOA) rules or84: 6. Guests shall securely bag all trash daily and place it only in approved containers.85: 7. Mandatory Evacuation and Disaster Declaration. Upon issuance of a mandatory86: 8. No new short-term bookings or rentals shall be permitted during any period in87: 9. No existing short-term bookings may be occupied during any period in which a88: C. Any advertisement shall only reference Qualified Bedrooms and shall not state,89: D. Short-Term Rental Agreement Retention and Production - The Owner or Operator90: 1. No Owner or Operator shall advertise or offer a Short-Term Rental on any91: 2. Upon the City Council’s final written order imposing suspension or revocation of92: 3. Failure of the Owner or Operator to remove or disable listings and cease93: 4. The City may provide written notice to any Short-Term Rental Platform that a94: 5. Offering, advertising, promoting, listing, or making available a dwelling for use as95: F. All signs, banners, or other displays must comply with the most current version of the96: A. Three-Strike Rule: A Short-Term Rental Registration Number shall be suspended by97: 1. One Incident = One Strike: For Guest-caused conduct, all violations arising from the98: 2. Pre-Suspension Hearing Before City Council. Upon the accumulation of three (3)99: 3. Pre-Suspension Hearing Procedures:100: B. Cure Periods Established: Guest-caused nuisance violations documented by criminal101: C. Violations with No Cure Period: The following violations shall constitute an102: 1. Operating a Short-Term Rental without a valid Registration Number.103: 2. Advertising, listing, or offering a Short-Term Rental with a stated, depicted, or104: 3. Knowingly using, displaying, or advertising a false, fictitious, or fraudulent Short-105: 4. Failure to remove the property from all Short-Term Rental Platforms within106: 5. Any condition determined by the Fire Marshal, Building Official, Code107: 6. A second or subsequent violation of the same provision within any twelve (12)108: 7. Operation of a Short-Term Rental or failure to evacuate guests during a109: 8. Failure of the Local Responsible Party to arrive on-site within one (1) hour and110: 9. Failure to submit a required Hotel Occupancy Tax Report within sixty (60) days111: D. Examples of Verified Violations (non-exclusive):114: 3. Failure of the Local Responsible Party to meet response or remediation115: 4. False or misleading advertising after the cure period.116: 5. Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax exceeding 90 days.117: 6. Open code violations not corrected within the allotted time.118: 7. Nuisance Violations documented by criminal citation.119: E. False Registration Number: Knowingly using, displaying, or advertising a false,120: F. Guest Conduct: Violations committed by tenants, guests, or occupants arising from121: 1. Strict Liability: The Owner or Operator is strictly liable for such violations122: 2. Independence from Criminal Outcomes: A criminal citation constitutes123: 3. Failure of a guest, tenant, or occupant to appear in municipal court for a124: G. Code Compliance: Any property with active code violations is ineligible for125: 1. For non-imminent violations, Owners have sixty (60) calendar days from notice126: 2. Imminent Safety Concerns constitute grounds for suspension under Article127: H. Notice of Violations:128: 1. Owner-Caused or Operator-Caused Violations (violations that carry a cure period):129: 2. Guest-Caused Violations Documented by Criminal Citation (no cure period) When130: 3. Administrative Notice of Guest-Caused Verified Violations - When a131: 4. Administrative notice under this subsection is provided solely to inform the132: 5. General Rule - The City’s administrative recording of a Verified Violation for133: I. Judicial Appeal: Any final written order of suspension or revocation issued by the134: J. Platform Notification: The City shall notify Short-Term Rental Platforms to remove135: K. Penalties: Administrative Penalties. Each day of violation after written notice138: 1. Guest nuisances (noise, parking, trash, disturbances) shall be enforced primarily139: 2. Owner/operator violations (taxes, registration, advertising, Local Responsible140: 3. Safety and disaster violations constitute grounds for immediate suspension141: 4. The City Administrator shall maintain a strike log available for public inspection142: N. Failure to pay any administrative penalty within thirty (30) calendar days of the143: A. Severability. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the147: 3. For purposes of subsection 6.C.2, a violation is “uncured” if the condition that148: 4. Pending Criminal Cases. Criminal citations issued prior to January 1, 2026, shall149: 5. Petition for Removal. Notwithstanding subsections 6.C.2 and 6.C.4, any owner150: 6. No Retroactive Penalties. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to154: F. Independence of Administrative and Criminal Enforcement: The administrative157: A. Short-Term Rental Registration Application Fee158: B. Short-Term Rental Annual Operation Fee156: H. Fee Schedule: The City Council may, from time to time, adopt or amend by resolution155: G. Classification of Use: For purposes of this Ordinance, Short-Term Rentals involve a153: E. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect after adoption and publication as112: 1. Violations of this Ordinance or the Hotel Occupancy Tax Ordinance that remain113: 2. Criminal citations issued for violations of this Ordinance, the most current136: L. Criminal Penalties: Criminal enforcement for violations of this Ordinance or any137: M. Enforcement Approach: This Ordinance establishes an enforcement system to144: B. Repealer: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are145: 1. Existing Registrations. Existing registrations issued under Ordinance 2025-03146: 2. Ongoing Violations. Any violation of Ordinance 2025-03 that results from a151: 7. Administrative enforcement under this Ordinance is civil and regulatory and152: D. Transition Period Authorization: Following adoption of this Ordinance and prior to50: 14. Acknowledgement of receipt of this Ordinance and agreement to comply with all34: 3. Any violation expressly designated elsewhere in this Ordinance as an28: W. Short-Term Rental Annual Operation Fee – A recurring fee established by resolution