Bruceville-Eddy City Administrator & City Hall

The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City of Bruceville-Eddy, Texas, carrying out the policies set by the Mayor and City Council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of city departments. This page explains the role, who to contact at City Hall, and the services the administration handles.

Who is the City Administrator?

Kent Manton has served as the City Administrator for Bruceville-Eddy since July 2022. He brings more than a decade of experience in local-government operations and is a member of the Texas City Management Association. Under the general-law, mayor–council form of government, the administrator reports to the City Council and manages the professional staff who deliver city services.

City Hall contact & hours

  • City Hall: 144 Wilcox Drive, Eddy, TX 76524
  • Phone: (254) 859-5700
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch)

What the City Administrator does

Some of the duties performed by the City Administrator include:

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the administration of the City to meet the goals and objectives set by the Council.
  • Develops and implements administrative policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Coordinates the work of all departments, boards, and commissions.
  • Directs personnel matters under the City’s personnel policies.
  • Prepares and submits the annual budget to the Council, with input from department heads, and keeps the Council informed of the City’s financial condition.
  • Attends and participates in Council meetings and advises on city business.

With the ongoing IH-35 expansion through the area, the administration is focused on managing steady, well-planned growth for the community while keeping its small-town character.

City Secretary, permits & inspections

The City Secretary’s office keeps the City’s official records, posts meeting agendas, and administers building inspections and permitting. If you are planning to build, add on, install a fence, or place a structure, contact City Hall first to ask which permits and inspections are required — see our City Council page for how ordinances are adopted, and ask staff for the current permit forms and fees.

Public works & utilities

The Public Works Department maintains the city’s streets, water, sewer, and waste services. For water or sewer questions and billing, see the Water Department page; to report a street, drainage, or utility problem, call City Hall during business hours.

How to reach the right department

City Hall is the front door for most city business — utility billing, permits, records requests, and general questions. For police matters use the Police Department, and for citations or fines use the Municipal Court. For official forms and the current staff directory, the City’s own website is the authoritative source.

Related pages: Mayor & City Council · Water Department · Police · Municipal Court · About the City.

HISTORY

HISTORY Bruceville-Eddy is on Interstate Highway 35 eighteen miles southwest of Waco in southern McLennan County. It began as two separate communities, Bruceville and Eddy, both of which became stations on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad in 1882. Bruceville was named for Lucien N. Bruce, who donated land for the railroad station. Much of the...

WATER DEPARTMENT

WATER DEPARTMENT Hours of OperationMonday through Friday 8:00–5:00Closed 12:00–1:00 (lunch)TARIFF SHEETS INSIDE & OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS MCLENNAN COUNTY, FALLS COUNTY & BELL COUNTYCutoff date for non-payment is the 1st working day after 15th due date.Water will be cutoff next day if not paid as per extension agreement. Water Do...