Temple, TX

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Temple, TX is holding a workshop at 5:15 PM on October 5, 2026 at the Municipal Building, 2 North Main Street. The agenda is procedural: public comments (no discussion or final action will be taken) and a work session to discuss items on the regular meeting agenda posted for the same date and to receive the Planning Director's Report on future cases and department workflow. No specific cases, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the supplied agenda text.

• Public comments limited to three minutes; no discussion or final action will be taken by the Commission
• Work session to discuss Regular Meeting agenda items posted for Monday, October 5, 2026
• Receive and discuss the Planning Director's Report on future cases and Planning Department workflow

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 2 North Main Street. The commission will hold two public hearings: one on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code adding an off-street parking requirement for Warehouse Office, and one on a rezoning request at 3401 Lowes Drive from Multiple-Family Dwelling 2 (MF-2) to General Retail (GR) on about 0.731 acres. It will also consider September 8, 2026 meeting minutes on the consent agenda and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Public comments are limited to three minutes, and the commission takes no final action during that portion.

• Public hearing on FY-26-13-AMND: amend Ordinance No. 2010-4413 (UDC) Sec. 7.5.4 to add an off-street parking requirement for Warehouse Office
• Public hearing on FY-26-41-ZC: rezoning about 0.731 acres at 3401 Lowes Drive from MF-2 to General Retail (GR)
• Consent agenda: September 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Election (reseating) of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Public comments limited to three minutes, with no discussion or final action by the commission

Temple Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees Meeting

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Citizens Police Advisory Commission meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the Temple Police Department Community Room, 209 East Avenue A. The commission will swear in new members, elect a chair and vice-chair, and consider approval of minutes from its September 8, 2026 meeting. Shawn Reynolds will give a presentation on Proposition A, the Sammons Community Center bond election, and Chief Brown will review an executive summary. Public comments are limited to three minutes, with no discussion or final action taken by the commission.

• Swearing-in of new CPAC members and election of chair and vice-chair
• Consider approval of minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting
• Presentation on Proposition A, Sammons Community Center bond election, by Shawn Reynolds
• Review of executive summary by Chief Brown
• Public comments limited to three minutes, with no discussion or final action by the commission

Airport Advisory Board Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council meets October 1, 2026 to consider a large consent agenda of contracts, including pavement preservation, fire station work, and water treatment plant repairs, plus first readings of ordinances on annexation and land-use changes. Several items involve public hearings on comprehensive plan amendments and voluntary annexations. The agenda also includes public comments and two citizen-requested discussion items on budget debt and treatment of citizens.

• Slurry seal pavement preservation contract with Viking Construction, LLC of Georgetown, estimated $1,899,100.55
• Conventional Water Treatment Plant Pipe Gallery Rehabilitation contract with Primespec Construction, LLC of Liberty Hill, estimated $2,902,750
• Fire Station No. 4 renovation and expansion contract with LM Armstrong Construction, LLC of Temple, estimated $1,643,882
• Voluntary annexation of 298.062 +/- acres in the Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14 (Bell County Parcel IDs 114032, 210650, 331218, 38058, 523521)
• Conditional Use Permit for a recreational vehicle (RV) park on 29.00 +/- acres north of State Highway 36 (Bell County Tax ID 130698 and 193165)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council is holding a workshop on October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall Annex, 10 West Avenue A. The agenda lists two work session items: discussing regular meeting agenda items posted for the same day, and discussing the City of Temple's Legislative Program for 2027. Public comments will be received, but no discussion or final action will be taken by the Council. The notice also states the Council may discuss items in closed executive session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Discussion of the City of Temple's Legislative Program for 2027
• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for October 1, 2026
• Public comments accepted, limited to three minutes, with no final action taken
• Possible executive (closed) session permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent agenda items, including financial statements, resolutions on write-offs, property disposition, and proposed operating budgets for fiscal year 2027. They will also receive reports from the secretary on occupancy, grants, maintenance, and services, and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Resolution 1312: Write off collection losses
• Resolution 1313: Disposition of property
• Resolutions 1314-1315: Approve FY2027 operating budgets for Belton and Temple Low Rent AMPs
• Resolutions 1316-1317: Transfer funds between AMPs in Belton and Temple
• Resolutions 1318-1319: Approve revisions to internal control and procurement card policies

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors will review project updates and consider recommending four professional services agreements to the City Council, totaling $855,390 for design work on infrastructure projects. The board will also receive a briefing on economic development prospects and potential property acquisitions, which may be discussed in closed session. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes from August 26 and September 2, 2026 meetings.

• Professional services agreement with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for Site 64 Grading Project design, estimated $282,800
• Professional services agreement with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for Site 64 Wastewater Reroute Project final design, estimated $49,500
• Professional services agreement with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for SeAH Drive Extension project design, estimated $248,000
• Professional services agreement with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates for Cedar Creek Lift Station and Force Main Improvements, estimated $275,090
• Briefing on economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions (possible closed session)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Temple Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider three variance requests from the Unified Development Code. Each request seeks to reduce required front yard setbacks and separation distances for accessory structures at existing residences. The board will also approve minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting and take public comments.

• Variance FY-26-25-VAR: 0-ft front setback (required 25 ft) for carport at 705 E N Ave
• Variance FY-26-26-VAR: 5-ft front setback (required 25 ft) and 0-ft separation (required 10 ft) for detached carport at 1706 S 33rd St
• Variance FY-26-27-VAR: 0-ft front setback (required 20 ft) and 0-ft separation (required 10 ft) for pergola at 502 Cherokee Dr
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; no discussion or action during comment period
• Approval of August 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Emergency Services Advisory Board is meeting to consider approval of its 2025-2026 Annual Report and July 2026 meeting minutes. Chief Perez will present a Master Plan Review, a Temple Mall update, an overview of the FY27 calendar and events, and the Fire & Emergency Management Services Report. Public comments will be received but no action will be taken on them.

• Consider approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review and consider approval of 2025-2026 Annual Report
• Master Plan Review by Chief Perez
• Temple Mall Update by Chief Perez
• Overview of FY27 Calendar and Events by Chief Perez

Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Neighborhood Revitalization Advisory Board is meeting to consider its minutes, receive a presentation on and approve new goals and a 2027 Work Plan, and discuss its future meeting schedule and focus. Public comments will be received but no discussion or action will be taken on them.

• Approval of May 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of new goals and 2027 Work Plan
• Discussion of future meeting schedule and focus

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items and several contracts, plus regular agenda items including tax abatement zones and development agreements for the Rowan projects. The most consequential items are the agreements with Rowan entities for water/wastewater infrastructure and development of approximately 1,443 acres, which will shape future growth. The meeting also includes public hearings on tax abatement zones and a rezoning.

• Three-year Dayforce software contract with Ceridian HCM, Inc. estimated at $1,449,651.77
• Additional $1,849,260 for NicheRMS records management software
• Rezoning 316.13 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development Light Industrial (Parcels 7755, 24955, 106228)
• Designation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 50 (approx. 303 acres in Synergy Park)
• Development and infrastructure agreements with Rowan Lasso, Stampede, Ranger, and Temple LLCs

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council is holding a workshop to review Regular Meeting agenda items, receive annual reports from city boards and commissions, and discuss the employment, duties, and work plan of the Director of Finance. The Finance Director discussion will occur in executive session with no final action taken. Public comments are limited to three minutes with no discussion or action.

• Discuss Regular Meeting agenda items for September 17, 2026
• Receive City of Temple Boards and Commissions Annual Reports
• Discuss employment, duties, and work plan of Director of Finance (executive session, no final action)
• Public comments limited to three minutes, no discussion or action

Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting its FY2027 budget and a no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.014228 per $100 valuation. The board will also discuss the 2222 South 5th Street property development and consider appointing a member to the Temple Economic Development Corporation Board. Consent agenda items include approving meeting minutes and August financial statements.

• Public hearing on proposed no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.014228 per $100 valuation for FY2027
• Adopt FY2027 budget with total expenditures of $1,915,078.30
• Adopt tax rate of $0.014228 per $100 valuation, a 2.01% increase from prior year
• Update on development of property at 2222 South 5th Street, Temple, Texas
• Appoint THBD Board member to Temple Economic Development Corporation Board

• Development update for 2222 South 5th Street
  2222 South 5th Street, Temple, Texas

Temple Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Meeting

The Temple Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. in the Central Fire Station’s 2nd Floor Conference Room. The board will review and vote on routine financial documents, including the August 2026 pension check register and asset management fees, as well as policy updates and investment decisions. No final actions are planned for public comments.

• Approve August 2026 pension check register: $403,655.10
• Approve Harvest Interests 2Q 2026 asset management fee: $1,019.00
• Approve CAPTRUST invoice due: $15,863.89
• Approve ABL Tech mortality verification contract: $1,000/year for 3 years
• Discuss 2027 TEXPERS renewal and retiree attorney fee policy update

Special Called City Council Meeting - Board / Commission Interviews

The Temple City Council will hold a special meeting to interview and discuss appointments for multiple city boards and commissions. No official actions will be taken at this meeting.

• Interviews for Airport Advisory Board, Animal Services Advisory Board, Building and Standards Commission, and 10+ other boards and commissions

The Temple City Council held a special called meeting on September 09, 2026 to conduct interviews for City of Temple boards and commissions. The minutes state that no final action was taken. No appointments, votes, or dollar amounts are recorded in the supplied document.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from the prior meeting, recognize award recipients, and hear presentations on proposed e-bike trail guidelines and the November General Obligation Bond for Sammons Community Center. Departmental updates will also be provided.

• Consider approval of e-bike trail operation guidelines
• Receive presentation on November General Obligation Bond for Sammons Community Center
• Approve minutes from August 18, 2026 meeting
• Recognize Kelsie Aumua and Paul Stewart for American Red Cross LifeSaving Award

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the annual report to the City Council, a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan, and three public hearings on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda includes two final plats for residential and non-residential subdivisions. The meeting is open to public comments, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Final Plat of Residences at Wilson Park, 22.005 acres, 79 lots, 5 blocks, at 2001 E Avenue H
• Final Plat of Villages of Westfield Phase V Replat, 2.66 acres, 2 lots, at 707 Green Hollow Drive
• Annual Report to City Council for August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026, including FY2027 Goals and Work Plan
• Public hearing on amendment to Future Thoroughfare Plan (FY-26-1-AMND)
• Public hearing on amendment to Future Development Land Use Plan (FY-26-9-AMND)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss items for the regular meeting on September 8, 2026, and receive the Planning Director’s report. No final actions or decisions will be taken during this workshop.

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Citizens Police Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss the August 2026 executive summary presented by Chief Brown, approve minutes from the prior meeting, and plan upcoming events. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss upcoming regular meeting agenda items. The Council will also meet in a closed session to receive a briefing regarding economic development prospects.

• Discussion of upcoming regular meeting agenda items
• Closed session briefing regarding economic development prospects

The Temple City Council held a workshop on September 3, 2026. Council members discussed upcoming regular meeting agenda items, and the Mayor said Consent Agenda Items 5(H) and 5(I) would be pulled from Consent for voting purposes. The council entered Executive Session at 3:50 PM to discuss economic development prospects under Texas Government Code Section 551.087; no final action was taken. Public comments covered Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 expansion, a zone-related municipal services payment to the general fund, the city's ASR well, and concerns about data centers tied to certain agenda items.

• No final action taken; workshop only
• Consent Agenda Items 5(H) and 5(I) to be pulled from Consent for voting purposes (announced, not voted)
• Entered Executive Session at 3:50 PM on economic development prospects; no final action taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $948,156 purchase of portable generators and bypass pumps, as well as annual water invoices totaling over $343,000. The regular agenda features first readings for ordinances establishing a new data center zoning category, releasing 8.44 acres of Lorraine Avenue right-of-way, and annexing 316.13 acres. Additionally, the council will consider a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2026 utility rates.

• Resolution 2026-0246-R: Authorize $948,156 purchase of portable generators and bypass pumps from Central Power Systems, Leete Generators, and Barco Pump Company.
• Ordinance 2026-0051-O: Amend the Unified Development Code to replace 'Data Center (Large/Small)' with 'Data Center' and add specific use standards and parking requirements.
• Ordinance 2026-0054-O: Rezoning 316.13 acres (Parcels 7755, 24955, 106228) from Agricultural to Planned Development Light Industrial.
• Ordinance 2026-0049-O: Approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding 2026 rate review mechanism and declare existing rates unreasonable.
• Resolution 2026-0256-R: Authorize $308,000 for property purchase and closing costs for the Little River Road Elevated Storage Tank Project.

Temple's City Council approved the first reading of Unified Development Code changes that replace the separate large and small data center uses with a single Data Center use requiring a Conditional Use Permit in Light and Heavy Industrial districts, plus a Data Center-Accessory Use. The council also approved first reading of the voluntary annexation of 316.13 acres in the Maximo Moreno Survey and its rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Development-Light Industrial, both tied to anticipated data center development. On consent, the council approved roughly $2.6 million in purchases and contracts, including $948,156 for portable generators and bypass pumps, and ratified water payments to the Brazos River Authority. All recorded votes passed; no item was denied.

• Approved consent agenda and its resolutions/ordinances (5-0)
• Approved $948,156 purchase of portable generators and bypass pumps (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 purchases over $100,000 via annual, cooperative and interlocal contracts (5-0)
• Ratified $282,500 Brazos River Authority payment for 2,500 acre-feet of water (5-0)
• Approved $247,845.30 Airport Utility Bore contract with Bell Contractors (4-0)
• Approved first reading of UDC data center amendments, adding CUP requirement (5-0)
• Approved first reading of 316.13-acre voluntary annexation (4-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 316.13 acres to Planned Development-Light Industrial (4-0)

Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will discuss the proposed tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They may also consider a construction contract for utility improvements and the process for filling a vacant board position.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.014228 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2027
• Construction contract with Bell Contractors, Inc. not to exceed $580,358.29 for "The Link" Utilities and Storm Improvements
• Scheduling a public hearing for the proposed tax rate on September 16, 2026
• Application process for a vacant Board of Directors position

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Meeting

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board will review project updates and consider amending its Financing and Project Plans for fiscal years 2026–2062. The board will also consider a recommendation to the Temple City Council to approve a $4,500,000 annual Zone-Related Municipal Services Payment from the Reinvestment Zone fund to the City General Fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Additionally, the board will consider amending a tax abatement agreement with Rowan Temple, LLC regarding property in Synergy Park.

• Consider amending Financing and Project Plans to align with Master Plans for fiscal years 2026–2062
• Consider recommending a $4,500,000 annual Zone-Related Municipal Services Payment to the City General Fund for FY 2027–2030
• Consider approving an amendment to the Tax Abatement Agreement with Rowan Temple, LLC for property in Synergy Park
• Receive briefing on economic development prospects and potential real property acquisitions

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Temple City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget, which includes a property tax rate of $0.7500 per $100 valuation, a 10.83% increase in total property tax revenue. The council will also hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and vote on related ordinances and resolutions, including setting solid waste and utility fees and settling a wastewater treatment plant enforcement case.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.7500 per $100 valuation for FY 2027
• Resolution adopting FY 2026-2027 budget, including operating budget, capital improvement plan, and pay plans
• Resolution ratifying property tax increase of $7,306,515 (10.83% increase) and $5,032,457 from new property
• Ordinances approving tax roll and setting tax rate for FY 2027 (second and final reading)
• Resolution authorizing settlement of TCEQ enforcement case with $36,000 penalty for Brazos River Authority wastewater plant violations

The Temple City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget totaling $437,019,002 and ratified the property tax increase it contains, which the minutes state raises $7,306,515 (10.83 percent) more in total property taxes than last year's budget. The council also set the FY2027 tax rate at $0.7500 per $100 valuation, below the no-new-revenue rate of $0.7541, and approved the tax roll ordinance. All items passed 5-0. The meeting also included a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and approval of solid waste, utility, and environmental settlement items.

• Adopted FY2026-2027 budget totaling $437,019,002 (5-0)
• Ratified property tax increase of $7,306,515, or 10.83 percent over last year's budget (5-0)
• Approved ordinance approving the tax roll for FY2027/tax year 2026 (5-0)
• Set FY2027 tax rate at $0.7500 per $100 valuation, including $0.3492 interest & sinking and $0.4008 maintenance & operations (5-0)
• Approved solid waste collection charges, rates, fees, and recycling rebates effective October 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved current utility system fees effective October 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of TCEQ Enforcement Case No. 69211 with a $36,000 administrative penalty, $7,200 deferred and $28,800 conditionally offset (5-0)
• Designated Alan Lytle as Council Ambassador in an advisory role (5-0)

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026, in Temple, Texas. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the July 2026 financial statements, writing off collection losses, revising the tenant screening policy, and approving operating budgets for several properties for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The board will also consider a corrected rent increase for Adams Bend Apartments and receive reports on occupancy, grants, and maintenance and service operations.

• Resolution 1302: Write off collection losses
• Resolution 1303: Approve revisions to the CTHC Screening Policy
• Resolutions 1304-1310: Approve FY2027 operating budgets for 7 properties
• Resolution 1311: Approve corrected rent increase for Adams Bend Apartments
• July 2026 financial statements for 13 funds/properties

Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting*

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors will consider amending its financing and project plans for fiscal years 2026-2062, and will vote on recommending a $4.5 million annual municipal services payment to the City General Fund for fiscal years 2027-2030. The board will also consider a change order for a road project, a tax abatement amendment, a professional services agreement, and receive project updates.

• Amend TIF Zone No. 1 Financing and Project Plans for FY 2026-2062
• Recommend $4.5M annual municipal services payment to City General Fund (FY 2027-2030)
• Change Order #4 with Jordan Foster Construction for Outer Loop North Phase III ($226,154.37)
• Amend tax abatement agreement with Rowan Temple, LLC for Synergy Park
• Professional services agreement with Covey Planning + Landscaping Architecture for Temple Science Academy Improvements ($215,500)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Temple City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on ordinances to approve the tax roll and set the property tax rate for fiscal year 2027. The proposed rate is $0.7200 per $100 valuation, up from the current $0.6999, which would raise the median homestead tax bill from $1,336.52 to $1,371.69. The council will also consider a large consent agenda with numerous contracts, rezonings, and other routine items, plus a rezoning for a drive-through coffee shop and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy.

• First reading of ordinance setting FY 2027 tax rate at $0.7200 per $100 (up from $0.6999)
• Rezoning of 19.85 acres at 5020 Shallow Ford Road from AG to PD SF-3 (final reading)
• Rezoning of 96.6 acres at 4209 Wagon Trail from AG to PD SF-3 (final reading)
• Purchase of servers and storage from GTS Technology Solutions for $442,503.75
• Interlocal agreement with Temple ISD for School Resource Officers for 2026-2027

The Temple City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.75 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2027, which is below the no-new-revenue rate of $0.7541. The council also approved the tax roll totaling $12,815,349,754 and passed a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy reducing their rate request by over $30 million. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously, including multiple rezoning requests and various equipment and service purchases.

• Approved FY2027 tax rate of $0.75 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved tax roll of $12,815,349,754 (5-0)
• Approved Atmos Energy rate settlement reducing request from $291.1M to $260.5M (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5020 Shallow Ford Road from AG to PD SF-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4201 Shallow Ford West Road from AG to PD SF-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4209 Wagon Trail from AG to PD SF-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 803 South 11th Street from 2F to GR (5-0)
• Approved $442,503.75 purchase of servers and storage from GTS Technology Solutions (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and receive presentations on several items, including the proposed FY2027 Business Plan and annual budget, the Certified Tax Roll, the FY2027 Temple Police Association Meet and Confer Agreement, and third-quarter FY2026 financial results. They will also hear about proposed updates to Parks and Recreation policies on endorsed youth sports associations. No final action will be taken at this workshop.

• Proposed FY2027 annual budget and Certified Tax Roll
• FY2027 Temple Police Association Meet and Confer Agreement
• Third Quarter FY2026 financial results
• Parks and Recreation policy updates on endorsed youth sports associations
• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for August 20, 2026

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed the FY2027 business plan, including a proposed tax rate of $0.7500 (below the no-new-revenue rate of $0.7541), and received presentations on youth sports policy updates, the police meet and confer agreement, and third-quarter financial results. One regular agenda item was withdrawn by the applicant.

• No formal actions taken; workshop only
• Regular Agenda Item 6 withdrawn by applicant
• Discussed FY2027 proposed tax rate of $0.7500
• Reviewed proposed FY2027 budget and certified tax roll
• Received presentation on youth sports policy updates
• Received presentation on police meet and confer agreement amendments
• Received third quarter FY2026 financial results

Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an update on The Link project at 2222 South 5th Street, a proposed professional services agreement with Turley Associates for construction phase and civil engineering services not to exceed $59,500, an agreement with Langerman Engineering for geotechnical services, revisions to governance policies, and a proposed tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes and financial statements.

• Update on The Link project at 2222 South 5th Street, including Request for Bids for utilities and storm improvements
• Professional Services Agreement with Turley Associates, Inc. for construction phase and civil engineering services, not to exceed $59,500
• Agreement with Langerman Engineering for geotechnical services for The Link project
• Revisions to THBD's Governance Policies
• Proposed tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027

Temple Medical District Corporation Board of Directors

The Temple Medical District Corporation Board of Directors will meet to consider routine items and take possible action on appointing a Secretary and Treasurer, and adopting a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Public comments will be received, but no discussion or action will be taken on them.

• Approve minutes of April 22, 2026 board meeting
• Appoint Secretary and Treasurer for the corporation
• Adopt 2026-2027 fiscal year budget

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to consider several items, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, recognizing Centex Storm Soccer Club as the youth soccer organization, and updating the Youth Sports Policy. The board will also receive a presentation about a land donation intended for a nature park and hear from the Wilson Park Recreation Center program coordinator. Departmental updates from golf, parks, recreation, and administration divisions are also on the agenda.

• Consider approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Presentation on Wilson Park Recreation Center Program Coordinator Malik Green
• Consider approval of Centex Storm Soccer Club as youth soccer organization
• Receive updates on Youth Sports Policy and consider approval
• Presentation on donation of land to City for nature park

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the July 14, 2026 minutes, recognized Centex Storm Soccer Club as the youth soccer organization, and approved an amended Youth Sports Policy. The board also received a presentation on a proposed donation of about 178.7 acres from the Estate of David and Peggy Chatham for a nature park to be called Chatham Park, but no vote on the donation is recorded. Departmental updates covered park projects, recreation programs, and staff news.

• Approved July 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Centex Storm Soccer Club as the youth soccer organization (unanimous)
• Approved Youth Sports Policy with amendment requiring clarified definitions and section refinements (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding data centers. It will also consider several final plats for commercial and non-residential subdivisions. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• Rezoning of 316.13 acres from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Development Light Industrial (PD-LI)
• Amendment to Ordinance 2010-4413 to revise data center use classifications and standards
• Final plat for Preston Hollow SH 317 Addition, 1.476 acres commercial subdivision at 9808 FM 2483
• Final plat for NTC Temple Addition, 15.3657 acres non-residential at 3950 S 5th Street
• Final plat for Synergy Park, 532.83 acres non-residential north of FM 3117 and west of Bob White Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for the 532.83-acre Synergy Park subdivision and a rezoning request for 316.13 acres from Agricultural to Planned Development Light Industrial. Additionally, the commission recommended approval of amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding data center definitions and standards, with a modification requiring a Conditional Use Permit for accessory data centers in certain industrial and commercial districts.

• Approved Synergy Park Final Plat (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 316.13 acres to PD-LI (4-2)
• Recommended approval of UDC data center amendments with CUP requirement (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-6 (6-0)

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Temple City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: one calling a bond election for November 3, 2026, and another authorizing an election services agreement with the Bell County Elections Administrator for that election. Public comments will be taken but no discussion or action will occur during that portion.

• Resolution 2026-0212-R: call a bond election for November 3, 2026
• Resolution 2026-0213-R: authorize election agreement with Bell County Elections Administrator

The Temple City Council voted 5-0 to set a proposed property tax rate of $0.7200 per $100 valuation, which is higher than the originally proposed $0.6999 but lower than the no-new-revenue rate of $0.7541. They also scheduled a public hearing and the tax rate adoption for 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2026. The council approved calling a bond election for November 3, 2026, to fund the replacement of Sammons Community Center, and authorized an election services contract with Bell County.

• Adopted resolution setting proposed tax rate at $0.7200 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on proposed tax rate for Aug. 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Scheduled tax rate adoption for Aug. 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Called bond election for Nov. 3, 2026, for Sammons Community Center replacement (5-0)
• Authorized election agreement with Bell County Elections Administrator (5-0)