Author: Ken Smith

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The Engineering Department manages many of the large-scale projects that affect residents, businesses and visitors in Bryan. In FY2021, this included: Reviewing more than 200 projects submitted through the site development review process for the second year in a row. More than $18 million dollars of public infrastructure was installed by developers […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The City of Bryan’s Economic Development Department helps create opportunities for economic development in the city through business growth, expansion, retention and attraction. In FY2021, the department oversaw or assisted in: Current Economic Development projects Traditions/purchase of Lake Walk Innovation Center Midtown redevelopment Oakmont development Temple Freda TIRZ management and development Property acquisitions […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Coulter Airfield is the City of Bryan’s municipal air field. In FY2021, Coulter Airfield: Capital Improvement Projects Complete work on updating Coulter Airfield’s Airport Layout Plan, which creates a strategic pathway for future capital improvement projects. More specifically, the Airport Layout Plan provides a comprehensive review of existing facilities, identifies development constraints, […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The Community Development Services Department administers federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: The Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program.  Statutory programs goals include decent housing, suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities. Through these national goals, the Community Development Department provides programs addressing local […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s Communications & Marketing Department supports all other departments in the city by producing high-quality materials to inform and engage residents and visitors. Throughout FY2021, the department: Led and launched the City of Bryan’s year-long 150th Anniversary celebration. Launched an interactive, media-rich website. Researched and created videos, stories and social media content […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s Code Enforcement Department works to proactively maintain an attractive, safe and healthy community. Accomplishments in FY2021 include: Continued proactive enforcement on weeds and grass, junk vehicles, trash and major debris, major corridors (dead landscaping) and land use (zoning and open storage). Worked 3,924 cases, the majority of which were in the […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s City Secretary’s Office assists the City Council in fulfilling its duties, improves access to public records, manages the election and records management processes and serves as the local registrar of birth and death records. In FY2021, the department: Provided staff support to the Charter Review Advisory Committee. Prepared all legal documents and […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The City Manager’s Office provides support to the City Council and provides direction to staff based upon City Council’s policy. In FY2021, the department: COVID-19 Response and Reopening Provided funding and assisted with operations for COVID-19 vaccinations at the Brazos Center Vaccination Hub. Continued to coordinate calls with the Brazos County Emergency […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) provides reliable, competitively priced electricity to the City of Bryan and surrounding areas while also emphasizing exceptional customer service and being a responsible, caring member of the community. In FY2021, BTU: Received many prestigious awards The Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Designation for a third consecutive […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s Animal Services Department and the Bryan Animal Center provide animal control and temporary housing for animals in need through enforcement, public education and low-cost spay-neuter programs – all with the goal of reducing the number of homeless animals in the area. In FY2021, the department: Successfully sterilized all pets adopted from […]