PGAL was contracted in June 2025 for architectural and engineering design services for the renovation for $630,000. They determined the scope of work will be a new roof, updated MEP/IT systems, façade refresh, parking, fencing, lighting, and landscaping. About 10,000 sq ft will be conditioned office space; the rest will be warehouse/storage. The renovation is estimated at $8,700,000. Design and permitting are currently underway, with construction expected to begin in late 2026 and completion targeted for 2027. Final cost will run around $16 million.
This was also passed at the June 15, 2026 Council meeting: The General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 sale will be in the amount of $12,500,000 to fund improvements to the City’s drainage system. Attached are the timetable and the
The requested issuance of $12,500,000, representing a portion of $70,000,000
General Obligation Bond authority. The funds will be used for the following projects:
1) Refund of previously funded contracts using enterprise fund balance: $1,028,520 (HDR work orders 3,4, and 5)
2) Engineering/professional services of decommissioning the wastewater treatment plant:
$1.7M
3) Lift station and force main connection to Houston: $5.5M
4) Demolition of PW laydown yard and buildings: $2M
5) FY 2027 CIP projects below: $1.9M
o SCADA
o Water storage tanks rehab
o Alternative analysis of Bellaire Lift Station
o Feld Park water plant generat
Construction on the new Bellaire High school is complete. The original building was demolished during the week of July 13-17, 2021. 
FEMA imposes requirements for new structures and limits on existing structures in flood zones. Check with Development Services for more information,