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The Rockport City Council held a regular meeting on October 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Rockport City Hall. The meeting included ceremonial proclamations, unanimous approval of the consent calendar, and two zoning requests to change properties from R-1 to B-1. All votes were unanimous. The City Manager provided updates on tourism certifications and upcoming events.
Item 7 – Second Reading of Ordinance 2031 (Records Management)
Item 8 – Rezoning of 115 Lorena St. from R-1 to B-1
Item 9 – Rezoning of 108 N. Hood St. from R-1 to B-1
City Manager’s Update
City Council Reports
There it is. The color guard is right. All right. Here we go. Thank you. MC. First order of business established presence of quorum. We'll have a roll call ward two. Ward three. Or four. I hear here. We do have a quorum present. First item on the agenda is citizens to be heard. I have one form that's filled out, but we'll call it at the time that the agenda item comes up. It's item number nine. And we'll get that for you, sir. No others yet. Next item on the agenda is ceremonial matters. I have a couple of proclamations here to read. Our city is very, very fortunate. One of the things that we are fortunate about is the people that live here and have had their families living here forever. And are dedicated to our community and they share their abilities and talents with everybody. And one of those people is a gentleman that I met when I first moved here. I worked with his brother for somewhat, and we had good working time way back a long time ago. We still rode horses and fought Indians. But anyway, I've got a proclamation I need to read, and this is from Mr. Steve Russell. If you would come up here, I'm going to meet you right down here, Miss Russell, and we'll get here close to the microphone. How are you? I'm trying to find that. Good to see you, sir. Good to see you. Okay, whereas the city of Rockport proudly recognizes Steve Russell, the Native Sun Distinguished Artist, United States Navy veteran and founding member of the Rockport Art Association, whose extraordinary talent and dedication have helped shape Crockport's vibrant arts community. And whereas born in Rockport on November 5th, 1946, Steve developed a lifelong passion for art inspired by the beauty of Texas Coast, its wildlife, fishing boats and coastal landscapes, capturing the spirit of Rockport through his remarkable artistic talents. And whereas Steve honorably served his country as United States Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War and later became a respected artist whose accomplishments include being named the 1994 Rockport Art Festival Master Artist and twice receiving the honor of Texas State Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. And whereas as a founding member of Rockport Art Association, Steve helped establish the foundation for today's Rockport Center for the Arts, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire artists and rich our community and strengthen Rockford's reputation as coastal arts destination. Whereas in celebration of his 80th birthday, the Rockport Center for the Arts is honoring Steve with the exhibition Beyond the Brush, recognizing his remarkable career, creativity, and lifelong contributions to the arts. And whereas Steve Russell's greatest masterpiece is not only the art he has created, the lasting inspiration and cultural legacy he has given to the community, he proudly calls home. Now therefore I Tim J. Row, Mayor of the City of Rockport, Texas, on behalf of the City Council and citizens of Rockport, hereby proclaimed November 15th, 2026 as Steve Russell Day in the City of Rockport, Texas, in celebration of his 80th birthday, his distinguished artistic achievements, honorable military service, and lasting contribution to Rockport's cultural heritage, and witness whereof I have here to set my hand and official seal of the city of Rockport on this 27th day of October, 2026. That took a while to get out, but thank you so much for this. Thank you.