FAQ

Ditch not draining?

This could be due to several issues.

If it is the ditch that runs in front of your house, please make sure that you have done your due diligence by doing the following things:

• Mow/weedeat the ditch
• Clean out any leaves or debri that may be blocking the culvert

If both of the things above are done and the ditch still isn't draining, please contact City Hall and we will turn a work order in to have the issues assessed by Jefferson County.

Wanting to add an additional driveway or an extension onto your current driveway?

The City's residential drainage ditches are maintained by Jefferson County, therefore, the City must follow Jefferson County rules and guidelines.

The County guidelines only allow 40 feet of driveway per property. Meaning if you currently have a 20 foot wide driveway, the County will only install an additional 20 feet for the entire property whether the additonal 20 feet is an extension onto your current driveway or a separate driveway. 

Do you need a new culvert installed?

There are rules and guidelines for culvert installation. Please see the attachment titled "Driveway Guidelines"

• Mark the spot where you want the new driveway or extension.
• You must turn in a culvert install request with City Hall. (See attached form above)
• Once a work order has been put in for a new culvert install, Jefferson County PCT 1 will come out and determine what size culvert you need.
• DO NOT PURCHASE A CULVERT UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE CITY WHAT SIZE YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR LOCATION.
• Once the culvert has been purchased and delivered, please notify City Hall. The City will then send the work order to Jefferson County PCT 1 for installation. PCT 1 will include your work order on their schedule and install it as soon as their schedule allows. You can purchase limestone from the County at the current rate of $364 a load, or you can choose to purchase material to go over the culvert elsewhere. You can also put concrete over your driveway if you would like, however, you must meet the driveway guidelines.

Do you have a concern about a pothole?

Our roads are maintained by Jefferson County PCT 1 as well. The City pays for all materials. If you notice potholes or other street damage, please report it to the City of Bevil Oaks, so it can be properly reported and inspected by Jefferson County PCT 1.

Notice that a DD6 ditch isn't maintained?

DD6 does a fantastic job at making sure that their ditches are flowing properly and that they are maintained as often as possible.

The DD6 ditches are on the map attached to the top of the page.

If you notice that there is a DD6 ditch that is not maintained, please contact City Hall so that it can be addressed. However, most of the time if you find one of their ditches not maintained, it is due to not having a big enough easement to maintain it. The equipment that DD6 uses to maintain their ditches is large, so it may take a larger easement than what they have for them to be able to maintain the ditch properly. Giving DD6 a larger easement does NOT mean that you are giving them your property. Giving them a larger easement just means that you are giving them more room to maintain the ditch. The property still belongs to you. 

What are the qualifications to run for Mayor?

* Residence - 1 year in state prior to the filing deadline; 1 year in the City of Bevil Oaks prior to the first day of applications for ballots to be accepted.

* Age - 18 years old or older

* Must be a registered voter at the time of the beginning date for filing for application.

What are the qualifications to run for Council?

• Residence - 1 year in state prior to filing deadline; 6 months in the City of Bevil Oaks (or ward) prior to filing deadline (Texas Elec. Code, Section 141.001(a); Brown v. Patterson, 609 SW 2nd 287
• Age - 18 years old or older
• Must be a registered voter at the time of the beginning date for filing for application.

Do the Mayor or City Council receive a salary

• At the present time, no Mayor nor City Council Member receive any type of salary or compensation.

How do I apply for Municipal Office?

• In order to have your name appear on the ballot, an individual is required to submit an Application for a Place on the Ballot. Note, that a candidate may announce his/her intention to run for Municipal Office at any time. However, he/she cannot file an Application until the designated filing period.
• You can apply in person at City Hall: 7525 Sweetgum Road Beaumont, TX 77713
• You can also complete the form at the bottom of this page. Please note: The application must be notarized to be valid. 
• Please note: You may only complete the application during the filing dates and times listed on the Notice to file for a place on the ballot on the following page: https://beviloaks.municipalimpact.com/election-notices

When are elections held to elect the Mayor and members of City Council?

• The City of Bevil Oaks conducts its General Election every year in November. Each term is held for 2 years, with each Ward having someone up for election every year.

How long are the terms for Mayor and Council?

• The Mayor and the Council have two-year terms
• Every other year the Mayor and one councilman for each Ward are up for election 
• The following year the other three Council are up for election

I.E. of the current Mayor and Council in 2025, the Mayor, Ward 1 Councilman Merendino, Ward 2 Councilman Clayton & Ward 3 Councilman Thibodeaux are up for election.

In 2026, Ward 1 Councilman Mannette, Ward 2 Councilwoman Cramer & Councilman Wright will be up for election

Whomever gets elected in 2025, will have a two-year term that will expire in 11/2027.

How do I obtain a LOMA?

A homeowner can obtain a LOMA or the City Administrator can do it for you.

What type of information is needed to apply for a LOMA?

1.  Elevation Certificate
2. Certified Deed
3. Property marked on JCAD map
4. Property marked on FIRM https://beviloaks.municipalimpact.com/documents/729/Flood_Map.pdf