Temple, TX

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

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

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

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council is holding a workshop to receive and discuss a briefing on certain economic development prospects. The discussion will occur in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087, covering commercial or financial information from a business prospect and potential incentives. No final action will be taken at this meeting.

• Closed session discussion of economic development prospects and potential incentives
• No final action scheduled

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

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

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, not a regular decision-making meeting. The commission will discuss agenda items for the regular meeting later that day and receive the Planning Director's report on future cases and workflow. No final action will be taken during this workshop.

• Public comments limited to three minutes on workshop agenda items
• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for August 17, 2026
• Planning Director's Report on future cases and department workflow

Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Temple Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will hold a regular meeting to approve routine financial items, including the July pension check register and various invoices. They will also review revenues and expenditures, approve a refund, and consider an expense request for a conference. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Pension check register for July 2026: $403,655.10
• Refunds/DROP: $32,596.80
• Master Card invoice for conference expenses: $725.00
• Extraco Banks invoices: $14,614.22 (account #8379) and $331.65 (account #02-8379)
• Expense request for TEXPERS San Antonio Conference (Aug 1-4, 2026)

Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear an appeal of an administrative interpretation regarding whether A Plus Cremation at 614 W. Adams Avenue should be classified as an office use rather than a mortuary or funeral home. The board will also consider minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting and take public comments.

• Appeal of administrative interpretation on classification of A Plus Cremation under UDC Section 5.1
• Property at 614 W. Adams Avenue
• Request to classify use as office rather than mortuary/funeral home
• Approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Citizen's Police Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will review the July 2026 Executive Summary and consider approval of an Annual Report for City Council. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding upcoming events.

• Review of July 2026 Executive Summary by Chief Brown
• Review and possible approval of Annual Report to City Council
• Discussion of upcoming events

Temple Professional Fire Fighters Association Meet and Confer Meeting

The City of Temple and the Temple Professional Fire Fighters Association are holding a meet and confer meeting to discuss potential issues for inclusion in the FY27 collective bargaining agreement. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 20, 2026, and training on the meet-and-confer process. No binding decisions are expected; the meeting is focused on discussion and preparation.

• Consider approval of minutes from July 20, 2026
• Discussion of issues for potential inclusion in the FY27 Meet and Confer Agreement
• Training related to the Meet and Confer Process

City Council Workshop

The Temple City Council will hold a workshop to discuss agenda items for the regular meeting, receive a presentation on the East Downs Neighborhood Plan, and review the proposed FY2027 Business Plan including the annual budget and Certified Tax Roll. The Council will also discuss the employment, duties, and work plan of the Director of Finance in executive session, with no final action taken.

• Presentation on East Downs Neighborhood Plan
• Discussion of FY2027 Business Plan, including annual budget and Certified Tax Roll
• Executive session on Director of Finance employment, duties, and work plan (no final action)

Employee Benefits Trust Meeting

The Employee Benefits Trust will decide whether to authorize the purchase of employee insurance policies and administrative services for fiscal year 2027. The meeting is held at the Municipal Building in Conference Room 3.

• Adopt resolution to purchase medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, COBRA, life, disability, and accident insurance from vendors including Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas, Dearborn Life Insurance, Optum Financial, and Mutual of Omaha

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a proposed tax rate of $0.6999 and schedule a public hearing for August 27, 2026. The body is also reviewing several large bond issuances and multiple rezoning requests for residential and retail developments. Additionally, the council will consider various infrastructure contracts and a land donation for a public park.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.6999
• Bond issuances including $124,490,000 for Reinvestment Zone Number One and up to $17,500,000 in certificates of obligation
• Construction contract for Old Howard Road, Wendland Road, and Northlink Drive improvements for $15,611,571.52
• Rezoning requests for 5020 Shallow Ford Road, 4201 Shallow Ford West Road, and 4209 Wagon Trail
• Acceptance of a 178.683 +/- acre donation for use as a public park

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss and take action on appeals from Police Department personnel. These appeals concern promotional exams for the rank of Lieutenant held on July 7, 2026.

• Appeals regarding Police Department Lieutenant promotional exams from July 7, 2026
• Approval of July 24, 2026, meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The commission will hold a work session to discuss items for the August 3 regular meeting. Members will also review the Planning Director’s Report regarding department workflow and future cases. No final action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items for August 3, 2026
• Review of Planning Director’s Report on department workflow and future cases

Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting

The Building and Standards Commission will review and take possible action on seven specific property complaints. The commission will also consider the minutes from the May 4, 2026, meeting and provide updates on previous complaints.

• Complaint 1295: 813 S 21st St
• Complaint 1315: 803 S 26th St
• Complaint 1322: 818-820 S 13th St
• Complaint 1335: 1412 W Ave E
• Complaint 1345: 601 N 6th St

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider updates to the Unified Development Code and several zoning amendments. The body will also take action on two nonresidential subdivision replats.

• Proposed UDC amendments to add small-scale food and beverage manufacturing and off-premise beer and wine sales in certain TMED zones
• Rezoning request for a drive-through coffee shop on 4.629 acres at 10751 W Adams Avenue
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2022-0044-O for 153.72 +/- acres south of Twin City Boulevard and S General Bruce Drive
• Proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2022-0049-O for 200.56 +/- acres north of FM 2483 and SH 317
• Final Plat action for Lakewood Ranch Phase VIII Replat No. 1 (10.561 +/- acres) and GHH Addition Replat No. 2 (2.002 +/- acres)

Temple Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Temple Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission will review and possibly amend the action taken on July 9, 2026 regarding Driver Brandon Fulcher’s appeal of his Emergency Scene Management Simulation score. The meeting also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. No final decisions will be made on public comments.

• Public comment period (max three minutes per speaker)
• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider amendment of action taken on July 9, 2026 regarding Driver Brandon Fulcher’s appeal of Emergency Scene Management Simulation score

The Commission amended a previous decision to deny Driver Brandon Fulcher’s appeal regarding his Emergency Scene Management Simulation score. The board also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2026, meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2026, meeting minutes
• Denied Brandon Fulcher’s appeal of Emergency Scene Management Simulation score

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

The Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board will consider authorizing construction contracts totaling approximately $17.9 million for drainage, wastewater, and road improvements. The agenda also includes approving contract amendments for design services and a professional services agreement for a parking lot.

• Authorize construction contract for Pepper Creek Drainage Channel and Old Howard Road Wastewater Extension ($1,230,670)
• Authorize construction contract for Old Howard Road, Wendland Road, and Northlink Drive Improvements ($15,611,571.52)
• Authorize contract amendment #1 for Pepper Creek Drainage Channel and Old Howard Road Wastewater Extension ($129,700)
• Authorize contract amendment #3 for Old Howard Road, Wendland Road, and Northlink Drive Improvements ($802,400)
• Authorize professional services agreement for Temple Parking Lot at Central Ave ($95,000)

Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and quarterly investment analyses for Belton and Temple. The board will consider resolutions regarding rent increases and operating budgets for specific housing properties.

• Resolution 1297: Proposed rent increases for Raintree Apartments and Adams Bend Apartments
• Resolution 1296: Proposed FY2027 operating budget for Chateau Apartments
• Resolution 1298: Proposed FY2027 operating budget for Raintree Apartments
• Resolution 1299: Proposed FY2027 operating budget for Adams Bend Apartments
• Resolution 1301: Proposed transfer of funds from Temple AMP 2 to Temple AMP 3

Emergency Services Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The board will meet to introduce Fire Chief Christopher Perez and review the proposed FY27 budget. The meeting includes updates on fire station renovations and a report on emergency management services.

• Proposed FY27 Budget Review
• Update on new fire stations and renovations
• Overview of FY27 calendar and events
• Fire & Emergency Management Services Report

Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Temple Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approval of minutes from May 19, 2026, and review and consider approval of a revised Library Card Policy. The board will also receive an update from the Director on the 2026 Summer Reading program, planning for Library Card Signup Month (September 2026), the Friends Book Sale (August 31–September 5, 2026), Light Up for Literacy (December 4, 2026), and a Texas Authors & Literature Event (March 6, 2027). Public comments will be accepted on agenda items.

• Review and consider approval of Library Card Policy
• 2026 Summer Reading program update
• Preview of Library Card Signup Month – September 2026
• Friends Book Sale – August 31 through September 5, 2026
• Texas Authors & Literature Event planning for March 6, 2027

Temple Professional Fire Fighters Association Meet and Confer Meeting

The City of Temple and the Temple Professional Fire Fighters Association will meet to discuss potential issues for inclusion in the FY 27 Meet and Confer Agreement. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and ground rules. Public observation is allowed but active participation is prohibited.

• Approval of minutes from the March 12, 2026, meeting
• Approval of ground rules for the meet and confer process
• Discussion of issues for potential inclusion in the FY 27 Meet and Confer Agreement

The City of Temple and the Temple Professional Fire Fighters Association held a meet-and-confer meeting on July 20, 2026. They approved the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting and the Ground Rules, both by a 10-0 vote. Members presented and discussed an initial list of issues for the FY 27 agreement, but no action was taken on that item. The meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.

• Approved the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting by a 10-0 vote.
• Approved the Ground Rules by a 10-0 vote.
• Discussed an initial list of issues for the FY 27 Meet and Confer Agreement; no action taken.

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance amendment to permit battery energy storage systems by right, and on four rezoning requests: three from Agricultural to Planned Development Single-Family 3 on properties near Shallow Ford Road and Wagon Trail, and one from Two-Family to General Retail at 803 South 11th Street. They will also discuss and recommend action on the East Downs Neighborhood Plan. Consent items include final plats for Buchanan Addition Phase Two and Cedar Ridge Crossing V Replat.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendment to allow battery energy storage use by right at 3223 Roy Goad Road (item 8)
• Discussion and recommendation on the East Downs Neighborhood Plan (item 7)
• Rezoning 19.85 acres from AG to PD SF-3 at 5020 Shallow Ford Road (item 9)
• Rezoning 96.6 acres from AG to PD SF-3 with development plan at 4209 Wagon Trail (item 11)
• Rezoning 0.29 acres from Two-Family to General Retail at 803 South 11th Street (item 12)

The commission recommended approval of the East Downs Neighborhood Plan and four rezoning requests, including three single-family dwelling developments. A request to permit a battery energy storage system at 3223 Roy Goad Road was recommended for disapproval.

• Recommended approval of East Downs Neighborhood Plan (6-0)
• Recommended disapproval of battery energy storage system amendment at 3223 Roy Goad Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to PD Single-Family Dwelling 3 at 5020 Shallow Ford Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to PD Single-Family Dwelling 3 at 4201 Shallow Ford West Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to PD Single-Family Dwelling 3 at 4209 Wagon Trail (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Two-Family Dwelling to General Retail at 803 South 11th Street (5-0-1)

Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop

The Temple Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop on July 20, 2026. The meeting will begin with a public comment period, which does not result in any commission action. The work session will include discussion of regular agenda items, a report from the Planning Director, a presentation on the Historic Preservation Board, and a presentation of the East Downs Neighborhood Plan with a possible recommendation to City Council for adoption.

• Public comment period (no final action)
• Discussion of regular meeting agenda items for July 20, 2026
• Receive and discuss the Planning Director’s report for future meetings
• Presentation regarding the Historic Preservation Board
• Presentation of the East Downs Neighborhood Plan and consideration of recommending it to City Council

The Commission discussed the Regular Meeting agenda and current Planning and Zoning cases. Members received a presentation on the Historic Preservation Board and discussed the East Downs Neighborhood Plan for potential recommendation to City Council. No formal votes were recorded.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and receive a presentation on the Aquifer Storage and Recovery project. The body will also consider several construction contracts, rezoning requests, and grant applications.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget public hearing
• Construction contract for Hartrick Bluff Road and FM 93 Improvements for $9,711,390.76
• Grant application for $21,000,000 for an aquifer storage and recovery well field
• Grant application for $1,500,000 for the Sammons Community Center Project
• Rezoning requests for properties in the Nancy Chance Survey and 4202 Shallow Ford Road

The City Council approved a $9,711,390.76 construction contract with RT Schneider Construction Company for Hartrick Bluff Road and FM 93 improvements, including traffic signalization. The council also approved a $1.5 million grant application for the Sammons Community Center replacement project and delegated condemnation authority to the City Manager for the Leon River Interceptor Phase 2 wastewater line. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $9.7M Hartrick Bluff Road & FM 93 construction contract (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M Texas Parks & Wildlife grant application for Sammons Community Center (5-0)
• Delegated condemnation authority to City Manager for Leon River Interceptor Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $21M TWDB grant application for ASR well field (5-0)
• Approved $141,012 firefighter grant application with $15,668 city match (5-0)
• Approved $138,500 library HVAC engineering services agreement (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from AG to NS on 0.6 acres (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from AG to SF-1 on 1.5 acres (5-0)

Temple Revitalization Corporation Meeting

The Temple Revitalization Corporation will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The board will also consider the purchase of a small property in the Downtown District.

• Purchase of 0.11-acre property at 519 South 10th Street for an estimated $20,000
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive presentations on the proposed FY2027 Business Plan and annual budget. Members will also discuss drainage criteria and utility fee structures. No final actions will be taken during this session.

• Proposed FY2027 Business Plan and annual budget overview
• Drainage Utility Fee Structure discussion
• Drainage Criteria Review Study presentation
• Homeowner Assistance & Reconstruction Program (HARP) presentation
• Executive session with City Attorney regarding drainage issues

The City Council held a workshop with no final votes. They received presentations on the Homeowner Assistance & Reconstruction Program (HARP), the proposed FY2027 Business Plan and Capital Improvement Program, a Drainage Criteria Review Study, and a Drainage Utility Fee Structure. The mayor noted that consent agenda items 6(C) and 6(K) would be pulled for voting at the regular meeting. The council also entered executive session for legal advice on drainage issues, with no action taken.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Mayor announced consent agenda items 6(C) and 6(K) to be pulled for voting
• Received HARP presentation (no action)
• Received FY2027 Business Plan and CIP presentation (no action)
• Received Drainage Criteria Review Study presentation (no action)
• Received Drainage Utility Fee Structure presentation (no action)
• Entered executive session for legal advice; no action taken

Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Board will discuss and possibly approve releasing solicitations for utility, road, and building improvements at The Link project (2222 South 5th Street), as well as amending an agreement with Turley Associates, Inc. for engineering and construction phase services. Other items include considering Tyler Johnson's resignation from the Board and designating Jennifer Stockton as Public Information Officer and Records Management Officer. The Board will also discuss engaging Sanderford & Carroll, PLLC for legal services.

• Discuss and possibly release a solicitation for constructing utility and road improvements for The Link project.
• Discuss and possibly release a solicitation for constructing structural and building improvements for The Link project.
• Consider amending existing agreements with Turley Associates, Inc. for further engineering, bidding, and construction phase services.
• Discuss Tyler Johnson's resignation from the Board of Directors and the process to fill the vacant position.
• Discuss engaging Sanderford & Carroll, PLLC to provide legal services to the District.