Houston public meetings in 2025

Special Called Canvassing Meeting - Run Off Election for At Large 4

The City Council will meet to tabulate votes and canvass the returns from the December 13, 2025, runoff election. The body will declare the official results to fill the vacancy for Council Member, At-Large Position 4.

• Ordinance to tabulate votes and canvass returns for the At-Large Position 4 runoff election

Council Session December 16 & 17, 2025

City Council is meeting to decide on various municipal contracts, budget approvals, and ordinances. Key actions include scheduling a special election for a Council Member vacancy and approving significant spending for vehicle acquisitions and infrastructure.

• Special Election on April 4, 2026, to fill District C Council Member vacancy
• Spending authority up to $180,000,000.00 for purchase of vehicles for various departments
• Spending authority up to $30,000,000.00 for construction, asbestos abatement, and demolition services
• FY 2026 Operations and Maintenance Budget for Lake Conroe Dam and Reservoir Project: $5,623,010.00
• Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Vehicles for Hire and Taxicab Rates

City Council

Houston City Council approved a long list of routine spending and contract items across two days, including road, drainage, water and sewer work, vehicle purchases, and airport projects. Council ordered a special election on April 4, 2026 to fill the vacant District C council seat. It also adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Scarborough Lane Development in Montgomery County and amended the ordinance regulating vehicles for hire, including taxicab rates. Two items were pulled by the Administration and not considered, and several items were received late and then adopted.

• Ordered special election April 4, 2026 to fill District C council vacancy (all aye)
• Adopted resolution opposing Scarborough Lane Development in Montgomery County (all aye)
• Amended Chapter 46 vehicle-for-hire rules, including taxicab rates (all aye)
• Approved $9,289,782.77 for FY2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Project #4 to JFT Construction (all aye)
• Approved $5,750,000 for FY2025 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation Work Order Contract #5 to DL Glover Utilities (all aye)
• Approved $12,979,535 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation to Boyer, Inc. (all aye)
• Approved $4,397,647.50 lease allocation for offices at 2100 Travis Street (all aye)
• Pulled two items (rescheduling council meetings; Gessner paving contract) — not considered

Council Session December 9 & 10, 2025

The council will hold a public hearing on two multifamily projects seeking 4% housing tax credits, including The Preserve at Dominion Park at 13100 Kuykendahl Rd. It will also consider a financial status report, reappointments to several improvement districts, and a series of budget and contract approvals. Among the contracts are a $19,740,000 sale of three tracts of land in Waller County, an $8,213,404.68 airport runway construction award, and a $15,000,000 waste‑cart lease. The meeting includes recommendations for payments and equipment purchases for public safety and public works.

• Public hearing for 4% housing tax credits for The Preserve at Dominion Park (13100 Kuykendahl Rd)
• Ordinance authorizing sale of three tracts (~1,431 acres) in Waller County for $19,740,000
• Ordinance appropriating $8,213,404.68 for IAH Runway 9‑27 construction with POSILLICO CIVIL, INC
• Ordinance appropriating $15,000,000 for waste cart lease for the Solid Waste Management Department
• Recommendation to pay Texas Commission on Environmental Quality $2,488,141.85 for 2026 public health service fees

City Council

Houston City Council met Dec. 9-10, 2025, approving a large consent agenda of contracts, ordinances and board appointments, and adopting an ordinance amending council meeting rules (Proposition A). A proposed amendment to the meeting-rules ordinance failed on a 8-9 roll call vote. The high-risk apartment inspection ordinance (Item 50) was delayed 30 days after a joint committee review and referred back to the Administration. One asphalt overlay contract (Item 46) was tagged by Council Member Kamin, and several items were pulled or not received.

• Adopted minutes of Dec. 2-3, 2025 meeting
• Approved CY2026 budget for Houston First Corporation
• Approved $2,488,141.85 payment to TCEQ for 2026 Public Health Service Fees
• Approved $998,749.55 spending authority for public safety radios and tower power updates (Motorola Solutions)
• Approved sale of ~1,431 acres in Waller County to Waller County for $19,740,000
• Adopted ordinance amending council meeting rules (Proposition A); amendment to it failed 8-9 on roll call
• Item 50 high-risk apartment inspection ordinance delayed 30 days and referred back to Administration (Pollard voting no)
• Item 46 asphalt overlay contract ($5,434,536.09, J. Rivas Construction) tagged by Council Member Kamin

Council Session December 2 & 3, 2025

City Council will consider several ordinances regarding tax increment reinvestment zones and infrastructure funding. The body is also reviewing a public hearing for a Banner District in the Houston Design District.

• Appropriation of $16,551,274.51 in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Affordable Housing Funds
• Contract with GE Vernova Electrification Software LLC for $1,805,000.00
• Environmental services contracts with Honesty Environmental Services, Inc and Fern Environmental, LLC for $50,000,000.00
• Spending authority of $908,639.75 for fertilizer from Helena Chemical Company
• Ad-Valorem Tax Exemptions for historical sites at 4158 Meyerwood Drive, 4411 Dallas Street, 807 Arlington Street, 509 Teetshorn Street, and 2 Waverly Court

City Council

Houston City Council met December 2-3, 2025, and approved a range of spending and development items, including $16,551,274.51 in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Affordable Housing Funds for multifamily housing, disaster recovery, homelessness and administrative costs. Council also approved a $602,517.44 content management system redesign and spending authority, a $908,639.75 fertilizer purchase, and several reinvestment zone boundary and plan changes. Most items passed unanimously; Council Member Plummer voted no on the city investment policy, and Council Member Flickinger voted no on five historical-site tax exemptions.

• Adopted minutes of November 18-19, 2025 (all aye, Jackson absent)
• Approved Investment Policy for the City of Houston (Plummer no, balance aye)
• Appropriated $16,551,274.51 in TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds for housing, disaster recovery and homelessness (all aye)
• Appropriated $602,517.44 for Content Management System redesign and approved $602,517.44 spending authority with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (all aye)
• Approved $908,639.75 spending authority for fertilizer purchase from Helena Chemical Company (all aye)
• Approved $273,620.32 contract with HNTB Corporation for Runway 13R-31L rehabilitation (all aye)
• Approved five historical-site ad-valorem tax exemptions at 4158 Meyerwood Drive, 4411 Dallas Street, 807 Arlington Street, 509 Teetshorn Street and 2 Waverly Court (Flickinger no on each, balance aye)
• Approved boundary enlargements and amended project plans for Reinvestment Zones Eight (Gulfgate), Eleven (Greater Greenspoint) and Twenty-Three (Harrisburg) (all aye)

November 18 & 19, 2025

At the November 18, 2025 meeting, Houston City Council will consider several items including appointments to the Boiler Code Review and Historic Preservation Appeals Boards, HR recommendations on the holiday schedule and military leave pay, multiple procurement contracts ranging from vehicle purchases to public‑works services, and a series of ordinances covering micromobility regulation, airport financing, and a $8,050,000 street‑and‑drainage rehabilitation contract. The council will vote on the contract award to J Rivas Construction for the FY2025 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation project and on the micromobility curfew ordinance.

• Mayor requests confirmation of appointments/reappointments to the Boiler Code Review and Licensing Board (Roger Stephens, Filiberto Cardenas, Kenneth Bracewell, Robert Montanez)
• Mayor requests confirmation of reappointments to the Historic Preservation Appeals Board (Truman C. Edminster, J. D. Bartell, Douglas C. Elliott, Brie Kelman, Stephen McNiel)
• Ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 45 to regulate micromobility devices, establish a nighttime curfew, and set fees
• Purchase of Ford Maverick vehicles for the Fleet Management Department – $239,777.00
• Ordinance appropriating $8,050,000 from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund to award a contract to J Rivas Construction for FY2025 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation

City Council

Meeting over two days, Houston City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 45 regulating micromobility devices and off-highway vehicles, establishing a nighttime curfew and fees, adopted by roll call vote with three members absent. Council also ordered a December 13, 2025 runoff election to fill the At-Large Position 4 council vacancy. Most other items passed on the consent agenda, including vehicle and equipment purchases and several infrastructure contracts; two items were pulled by the Administration and not considered. A grant agreement for the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project was tagged by Council Member Alcorn, and much of the first evening was taken up by public speakers, many on HPD collaboration with ICE.

• Adopted ordinance regulating micromobility devices and off-highway vehicles with nighttime curfew and fees (roll call, 13 aye, 3 absent)
• Adopted ordinance ordering Dec 13, 2025 runoff election for At-Large Position 4 council vacancy (all aye)
• Approved $1,294,557.00 for emergency response vehicles for HPD (all aye)
• Approved $2,372,363.00, $1,493,320.50 and $3,756,404.80 light-duty vehicle purchases (all aye)
• Approved $8,050,000.00 contract with J Rivas Construction for FY2025 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation Contract #3 (all aye)
• Approved $9,361,321.20 contract with Grava, LLC for FY2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Project #3 (all aye)
• Approved $4,554,212.25 contract with Jacobs Engineering Group for Kingwood West Wastewater Treatment Plant Hazard Mitigation (all aye)
• Item 19 ($5,000,000.00 emergency power unit maintenance) and Item 35 (Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project 454) pulled by Administration and not considered

Special Meeting

The City Council will consider an emergency ordinance to tabulate the votes and canvass the returns of the special election held on November 4, 2025, filling the vacancy for At‑Large Position 4. The ordinance will declare the official election results and make related findings. The item will be voted on in a single reading.

• Ordinance to tabulate votes and certify results of the November 4, 2025 special election for At‑Large Position 4 (emergency, one‑reading)

City Council

Houston City Council approved a $9,000,000 emergency appropriation for runway grinding and grooving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH Runway 8R/26L) and authorized the related purchase from Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. Council also adopted an ordinance extending the ban on sitting or lying on public sidewalks to an East End area, over no votes from Council Members Jackson and Kamin. A $4,000,000 loan of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds was approved for construction of the 103-unit Retreat at Esther affordable housing community at Wheatley Street and Esther Drive. Several items were not received by the City Secretary and were not acted on, and one item adding land to Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 96 was tagged by Council Members Kamin and Flickinger.

• Approved $9,000,000 emergency appropriation for IAH Runway 8R/26L grinding and grooving (all aye)
• Authorized $9,000,000 purchase from Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for IAH runway grinding services (all aye)
• Adopted ordinance extending sidewalk sitting/lying ban to East End area (Jackson and Kamin no)
• Approved $4,000,000 HOME loan for 103-unit Retreat at Esther affordable housing (all aye)
• Approved $1,866,213.52 payment to TCEQ for water quality and emissions fees (all aye)
• Approved $646,156.11 for wildland firefighting protective gear from Crewboss Safety, LLC (all aye)
• Approved ammunition purchases for HPD totaling about $19.4M across five vendors (all aye)
• Denied Aqua Texas rate change application (all aye)

Consolidated Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to designate the Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, LLC Reinvestment Zone for tax abatement purposes. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with over 20 ordinances and contracts, including airport runway repairs and a mass notification system.

• Public hearing on Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, LLC Reinvestment Zone tax abatement
• Emergency purchase order for IAH Runway 8R/26L grinding and grooving ($9,000,000)
• Approval of Mass Notification System Services contract with Everbridge ($600,000)
• Approval of Wildland Firefighting Protective Gear contract with Crewboss Safety ($646,156.11)
• Approval of Jury Management System Services contract with Tyler Technologies ($113,000)

City Council

Houston City Council voted 8-7 to reject a motion to call the question on a proposed High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program (Item 53), then voted to refer the ordinance back to the Administration until December 10, 2025. Council also adopted a series of ordinances, including $53.7M for a North Corridor wastewater consolidation contract, $9.97M for a roadway rehabilitation contract, and $6M for ditch reestablishment work. A public hearing on a Spring Creek Utility District annexation and sales tax proposal was pulled by the Administration and not considered. Several items were tagged or pulled and not acted on, including a sidewalk sitting/lying ordinance amendment (Item 17) and a $660,000 fire station land purchase (Item 29).

• Referred high-risk apartment inspection ordinance (Item 53) back to Administration until Dec. 10, 2025 (motion adopted)
• Motion to call the question on Item 53 failed 8-7 (Mayor Whitmire, Peck, Jackson, Castex-Tatum, Kamin, Davis, Flickinger, Huffman voting no)
• Approved $53,745,100 contract with MC2 Civil, LLC for North Corridor Consolidation Package 3 (Ordinance 2025-0943)
• Approved $9,973,430.69 contract with GRAVA, LLC for FY2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Project #1 (Ordinance 2025-0930)
• Approved $6,000,000 contract with DL Glover Utilities, LLC for FY25 Ditch Reestablishment Work Order Contract #4 (Ordinance 2025-0934)
• Approved $1,432,000 for Planned Learning Performance System for Houston IT Services (Ordinance 2025-0917)
• Approved $630,727.42 settlement with Space City Environmental, Inc. and Bucked Up Construction, LLC/Texas Over-All LLC (Ordinance 2025-0918)
• Approved $2,223,375.54 contract with Harris County for Joint Election (Ordinance 2025-0944)

Consolidated Session Meeting

City Council will hold public hearings on amended project and financing plans for the Gulfgate, Greater Greenspoint, and Harrisburg reinvestment zones. The body is also considering several airport system revenue bonds for United Airlines facilities and various municipal appointments.

• Public hearings for Reinvestment Zones 8 (Gulfgate), 11 (Greater Greenspoint), and 23 (Harrisburg)
• Purchase of Toyota Investigative Units for Houston Police Department for $1,687,428.95
• Spending authority of $881,931.91 for Public Records Request Management System software
• Appropriation of $660,000.00 to purchase property for Fire Station No. 40
• Grant funds of $250,000.00 each for Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston and The Women’s Home

City Council

Houston City Council approved buying the property at 419 Emancipation Avenue from 419 Hope Partners LLC for $16 million, with Council Member Pollard casting the lone no vote. Council also approved a $151.66 million, three-year Medicare Advantage and prescription drug contract and a $3.95 million, five-year life insurance and EAP contract for city employees. A proposed high-risk apartment inspection ordinance was tagged by Council Member Plummer and not decided. Most other agenda items were routine contract approvals and budget adoptions passed on the consent agenda.

• Approved $16M purchase of 419 Emancipation Ave from 419 Hope Partners LLC (14-1, Pollard no; Thomas and Alcorn absent)
• Approved $151.66M, 3-year Medicare Advantage and prescription drug contract with KelseyCare Advantage and Humana (all aye)
• Approved $3.95M, 5-year life insurance and EAP contract with ReliaStar Life Insurance (all aye)
• Approved $25.6M contract with MC2 Civil LLC for large diameter water line improvements (all aye)
• Approved $28.8M contract with SER Construction Partners for 48-inch water line on Orem Drive and Martindale Road (all aye)
• Approved $11M engineering services contract with ARCADIS U.S. for capacity analysis (all aye)
• Approved $1.52M from Parks fund for Astros Golf Foundation improvements to Memorial Park Golf Course Driving Range (all aye)
• Tagged (not decided) high-risk apartment inspection ordinance; tagged joint election contract and adult literacy funding

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes appointments to the Houston Spaceport Development Corporation and the Planning Commission. It will also vote on a $103,925 renewal of membership in the Texas Municipal League and authorize final payment for the City Hall basement restoration contract. A key ordinance will appropriate $25,625,931.63 to award MC2 Civil L.L.C. a contract for large‑diameter water line improvements in districts A, C and I.

• Appointment/reappointment of four members to the Houston Spaceport Development Corporation
• Appointment/reappointment of 21 members to the Planning Commission
• Renewal of Texas Municipal League membership – $103,925 (General Fund)
• Final payment authorization for Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company’s City Hall basement restoration contract
• Ordinance appropriating $25,625,931.63 for large‑diameter water line improvements – contract to MC2 Civil L.L.C.

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will meet on October 21 and 22 to confirm appointments to the Houston Spaceport Development Corporation and Houston Public Library Foundation, and to consider a consent agenda of 31 items including contracts for water line construction, airport upgrades, and health insurance.

• Confirmation of appointments to Houston Spaceport Development Corporation
• Confirmation of appointments to Houston Public Library Foundation Board
• Contract with ReliaStar for life insurance and EAP services ($3,950,000)
• Contract with KS Plan Administrators for Medicare Advantage plans ($151,660,000)
• Set public hearing dates for three reinvestment zone financing plans

The council approved a series of public‑works contract payments, several procurement purchases, and a set of ordinances covering affordable housing tax credits, airport improvements, and a $3,136,066 mail‑processing services contract. All items were adopted unanimously. The meeting also adopted the minutes from October 7‑8, 2025 and suspended rules to add a speaker to the non‑agenda list.

• Adopted minutes of October 7‑8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to add Christopher Jenkins to the non‑agenda speaker list (unanimous)
• Approved final payments for multiple public‑works contracts, including BRH‑GARVER and LEM Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Rotary Actuators for $97,912.44 (unanimous)
• Confirmed no objection to affordable rental housing projects for 4% tax credits (unanimous)
• Appropriated $52,465.43 for Terminal A vestibule upgrades at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (unanimous)
• Awarded United Information Services, Inc. a $3,136,066 contract for municipal courts mail processing (unanimous)
• Authorized remittance of tax‑revenue funds to Houston Land Bank for 2023‑2024 (unanimous)

Houston City Council Meeting - October 14 & 15, 2025

The City Council will hear a public hearing on the Mayor and Finance Director's recommendation to keep the tax rate at $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value, the same as last year. A second public hearing will consider 4% Housing Tax Credits for Lafayette Village at 4822 E. Sam Houston Pkwy N and Idlewilde Apartments at 9915 FM 1960. The consent agenda includes multiple mayoral appointments and a series of contract payment approvals and spending authority authorizations. Several ordinances will be considered, including utility system revenue bonds, loan amendments for affordable housing, and a $1,276,825 grant for housing assistance to households living with HIV/AIDS.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value (same as last year)
• Public hearing on 4% Housing Tax Credits for Lafayette Village (4822 E. Sam Houston Pkwy N) and Idlewilde Apartments (9915 FM 1960)
• Approve spending authority up to $8,867,905 for sodium bisulfite supply for Houston Public Works (3‑year contract)
• Ordinance authorizing City of Houston Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
• Ordinance approving $1,276,825 grant to ACCESS CARE OF COASTAL TEXAS for housing assistance to 149 HIV/AIDS households

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value, which matches last year's rate. The body will also consider confirming appointments, approving construction contracts, and purchasing equipment. Several items were pulled from the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 tax rate ($0.519190)
• Public hearing on Housing Tax Credits for Lafayette Village and Idlewilde Apartments
• Approval of contracts for Terminal B Garage rehabilitation ($159,329.95)
• Approval of contracts for Alief Neighborhood Center ($674,241.74)
• Approval of spending authority for Street Maintenance Equipment ($1,488,903.52)

The Houston City Council adopted several motions on October 15, 2025. It suspended the rules to take items 4, 5, and 6 out of order, confirmed Troy D. Lemon as City Secretary, and approved appointments to the Municipal Civil Service Commission (Claude Cummings III, Shelley Kennedy, Charles A. Cave, Justin Mitchell). The council also confirmed a slate of appointments and reappointments to the Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. All votes were aye with no nays.

• Suspended rules to take items 4, 5 and 6 out of order (Motion 2025-0695) – Adopted
• Confirmed Troy D. Lemon as City Secretary (Motion 2025-0696) – Adopted
• Confirmed Claude Cummings III, Shelley Kennedy, Charles A. Cave, Justin Mitchell to the Municipal Civil Service Commission (Motion 2025-0697) – Adopted
• Confirmed 16 appointments/reappointments to the Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc (Motion 2025-0698) – Adopted

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will vote on a motion to sell Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $265 million based on the lowest true interest cost. The meeting also includes mayoral requests to confirm appointments to the Midtown Zone and Midtown Redevelopment Authority boards, and a series of contract approvals ranging from fire‑department uniforms to spay‑neuter services and computer‑aided dispatch consulting. Several ordinances will be considered, including changes to the city code that expand the definition of covered persons to include Super Neighborhood Council members.

• Motion to award sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, up to $265 million (City Controller announcement).
• Approval of $17,295,098.50 contract with GALLS, LLC for apparel, uniforms, safety shoes and accessories for the Houston Fire Department (3‑year term with two one‑year options).
• Approval of $2,754,000 contract with Houston Spay Neuter Clinic for spay and neuter services (5‑year term).
• Approval of $3,750,000 contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for CAD and Records Management Systems consulting services for Houston Information Technology Services.
• Ordinance amending the city code to expand the definition of covered persons to include Super Neighborhood Council and Alliance members.

The council approved the appointment and reappointment of five individuals to the Midtown (Reinvestment Zone #2) Board of Directors, with terms ranging to December 31, 2026. The Monthly Financial Report was accepted, and the council minutes from June 3‑4 and September 24, 2025 were adopted. Several procedural motions to suspend the speaking rules were also adopted.

• Adopted June 3‑4 and September 24, 2025 council minutes (all aye, nays none)
• Suspended rules to add Daniel Aragon to the Non‑Agenda speaker list (all aye, nays none)
• Accepted the Monthly Financial Report (all aye, nays none)
• Reappointed Michael Lewis to Midtown Zone Board, term to Dec 31, 2026 (all aye, nays none)
• Appointed Tiffani Robinson to Midtown Zone Board, term to Dec 31, 2026 (all aye, nays none)
• Appointed Allen Douglas as Chair of Midtown Zone Board, term to Dec 31, 2026 (all aye, nays none)
• Appointed Christopher M. Johnston to Midtown Zone Board, term to Dec 31, 2025 (all aye, nays none)
• Appointed Chris Williams to Midtown Zone Board, term to Dec 31, 2025 (all aye, nays none)

Consolidated Session Meeting

The September 24 City Council meeting will adopt minutes, hear public speakers, and consider a consent agenda that includes major procurement contracts and resolutions. Council members will vote on contracts totaling millions of dollars for public works pumps, drainage, airport cameras, and health information systems, as well as housing finance bonds and various grant applications. Numerous ordinances will authorize funding for HIV/AIDS housing assistance, infrastructure projects, and special zoning designations.

• Approve $10,935,004 contract with HAHN EQUIPMENT CO., INC for various pumps for Public Works (Enterprise Fund)
• Approve $5,750,000 contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2025 Local Drainage Program (Drainage Charge)
• Approve $2,081,442.77 sole‑source contract with OCHIN/EPIC PATIENT PORTAL INC for Clinical Management Information System (Health Special Revenue Fund)
• Approve $1,001,857.47 agreement with PREFERRED TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for camera system upgrades at William P. Hobby Airport (Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund)
• Resolution authorizing issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Coolwood Oaks Apartments

The council adopted the September 16‑17 minutes and approved several consent‑agenda items, including a $10,935,004 pump purchase for Public Works and an extension of a portable‑restroom contract through June 2026. It also adopted multiple subrecipient agreements to fund housing assistance for households affected by HIV/AIDS, a $250,000 contribution for the Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center, and a $1,001,857 camera‑system upgrade at Hobby Airport. In addition, the council authorized a series of grant applications and special‑minimum building‑line ordinances for city development.

• Adopted September 16‑17 minutes (all aye)
• Approved $10,935,004 pump contract for Public Works (all aye)
• Extended portable‑restroom contract to June 30 2026 (all aye)
• Approved $773,909 housing grant for A Caring Safe Place (all aye)
• Approved $1,537,405 housing grant for Catholic Charities (all aye)
• Approved $250,000 contribution for Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center (all aye)
• Approved $1,001,857 camera‑system upgrade at Hobby Airport (all aye)
• Authorized electronic grant applications for victim assistance and auto‑theft reduction (all aye)

Council Meeting

Houston City Council will meet to vote on various spending authorities, including large-scale IT and infrastructure contracts. The body will also consider appointments to the Houston Amateur Sports Park and the Hardy/Near Northside Redevelopment Authority.

• Spending authority up to $60,124,498.65 for software licenses from SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
• Spending authority up to $4,200,000.00 for vehicle parts and services from Defender Supply, LLC
• Contract with Pump Solutions, Inc. for submersible pump repair services totaling $5,687,377.09
• Contract with Alfa Laval, Inc. for belt filter press repair and maintenance totaling $6,938,062.82
• Appropriation of $17,067,114.75 for Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements

The Houston City Council adopted prior meeting minutes and confirmed several appointments to the Houston Amateur Sports Park LGC. It declined the dedication of a 50‑foot‑wide Moers Road segment in South Houston Gardens. The council also approved multiple spending authorities and contracts, including multi‑million‑dollar agreements for public‑works equipment and services.

• Approved appointment of Alan Resendez to Houston Amateur Sports Park LGC (term to Jan 1, 2028) – all voting aye, nays none
• Approved reappointment of Les Haulbrook to Houston Amateur Sports Park LGC (term to Jan 1, 2028) – all voting aye, nays none
• Declined dedication of 50‑foot‑wide Moers Road in South Houston Gardens – all voting aye, nays none
• Approved $610,180.21 spending authority for airfield lighting purchase – all voting aye, nays none
• Approved $4,200,000 spending authority for transportation vehicle parts via TIPS – all voting aye, nays none
• Approved $5,327,348.60 spending authority for pest control services – all voting aye, nays none
• Approved $6,938,062.82 contract with Alfa Laval, Inc. for Belt Filter Press services – all voting aye, nays none
• Approved $5,687,377.09 contract with Pump Solutions, Inc. for submersible pump repair – all voting aye, nays none

Council Meeting

City Council will consider several high-value contracts for fleet vehicles and water system repairs. The body is also reviewing appointments for various city boards and the confirmation of the Houston Health Department Director.

• Contract for Texkota Enterprises, LLC for waterline and fire hydrant repairs: $4,817,744.00
• Appropriation for various vehicles and fleet maintenance equipment: $21,545,000.00
• Contract with Pentex Corporation for tractor and mower parts and repair: $1,494,063.99
• Purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for Houston Police Department: $1,282,450.00
• Settlement agreement with Charles Springer: $150,000.00

The council adopted a settlement agreement paying $150,000 to Charles Springer. It also approved a grant for elder‑abuse services, confirmed several board appointments, and authorized multiple procurement contracts. All motions passed with unanimous votes except one where a single member voted no on a board appointment.

• Ordinance 2025-0773 adopted: $150,000 settlement with Charles Springer (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance 2025-0772 adopted: grant to RISE Collaborative Inc for elder‑abuse program (all aye, nays none)
• Motion 2025-0633 adopted: confirm Dr. Theresa Tran as Director of Houston Health Department (all aye, nays none)
• Motion 2025-0634 adopted: confirm appointments to Harris County‑Houston Sports Authority Board (all aye, nays none)
• Motion 2025-0635 adopted: confirm appointments to Houston First Corporation Board (Council Member Thomas voted no, balance aye)
• Motion 2025-0638 adopted: approve $1,494,063.99 contract with Pentex Corp for fleet parts (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance 2025-0771 adopted: deny Centerpoint Energy amendment to Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (all aye, nays none)

Consolidated Session Meeting

The Houston City Council will confirm the appointment of Dr. Theresa Tran as Director of the Houston Health Department and approve various contracts and ordinances, including a $52.25 million contract for sewer construction and a $1.15 million grant for homelessness services.

• Confirmation of Dr. Theresa Tran as Houston Health Department Director
• Approval of $52.25 million contract for North Corridor Consolidation Pkg 4 sewer construction
• Approval of $1.15 million grant for homelessness services
• Approval of $605,600 parking license agreement with Winpark Management
• Approval of $2.25 million contract for drinking water sampling station installation

The Houston City Council adopted the minutes from the August 26‑27, 2025 meeting and accepted the Monthly Financial Report, both unanimously. Members voted to suspend the rules to take items 1‑6 out of order and confirmed numerous appointments, including Dr. Theresa Tran as Health Department Director. The council also approved a $1,153,870 grant to fund the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for households at risk of homelessness.

• Adopted minutes of Aug 26‑27, 2025 (all aye)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report (all aye)
• Suspended rules to take items 1‑6 out of order (all aye)
• Confirmed appointment of Dr. Theresa Tran as Health Department Director (all aye)
• Confirmed multiple appointments to the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (all aye)
• Approved $1,153,870 grant for HOME Investment Partnerships Program to address homelessness (all aye)
• Appropriated $508,000 from Airports Improvement Fund for TEES contract amendment (all aye)
• Established Special Minimum Lot Size Block on Southmore Boulevard (all aye)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering 48 items, including several procurement contracts and ordinances. Major decisions include authorizing up to $8,936,200 for plumbing maintenance and $9,581,227.45 for janitorial services through cooperative purchasing agreements. The council will also consider ordinances related to tax anticipation notes, airport improvements, and homelessness programs.

• Approve $8,936,200 for plumbing maintenance and repair services via The Brandt Companies, LLC (General and Other Funds)
• Approve $9,581,227.45 for janitorial and associated services via Ambassador Services, Inc (General and Other Funds)
• Authorize $140,000 for Placer Labs Inc to provide an Economic Development Location Analytics Platform (General Fund)
• Approve $202,119 for Integrated Ballistics Identification System technology for the Houston Police Department (Grant Fund)
• Authorize issuance of City of Houston Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Series 2025 to fund current city expenses (Finance)

The Houston City Council adopted several consent‑agenda items. It reappointed Juan C. Garcia as chair of the Harris County‑Houston Sports Authority and approved multiple purchases for public works and police. The council also passed ordinances authorizing new Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes and supplemental borrowing for the fiscal year.

• Reappointed Juan C. Garcia as Chair of the Harris County‑Houston Sports Authority (motion 2025-0611, unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 purchase of an Economic Development Location Analytics Platform from Placer Labs Inc (motion 2025-0612, unanimous)
• Approved up to $202,119 spending for an Integrated Ballistics Identification System for the Houston Police Department (motion 2025-0613, unanimous)
• Approved $114,852 purchase of Ford Police Transit Vans for the Houston Police Department (motion 2025-0614, unanimous)
• Approved $689,117.53 purchase of valves for Houston Public Works (motion 2025-0616, unanimous)
• Approved $8,936,200 spending authority for plumbing maintenance and repair services (motion 2025-0617, unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0723 authorizing issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Series 2025 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a large number of consent agenda items, including several contracts and appropriations. The most significant item is Ordinance 22, which authorizes a three‑year contract with SAP Public Services, Inc. for an Enterprise Resource Planning system costing $20,520,929.27. Additional items include vehicle purchases, water‑related projects, and affordable housing tax‑credit approvals.

• Ordinance 22: Approve $20,520,929.27 contract with SAP Public Services, Inc. for ERP system (Enterprise Fund)
• Item 2: Purchase 25 electric vehicles and 10 e‑Transit vans for Houston Airport System for $2,331,383.90 (Enterprise Fund)
• Item 3: Approve up to $445,906.92 for water and wastewater pumps and services via BuyBoard (Fleet Management Fund)
• Resolution 4: No objection to affordable rental housing projects and submission of 4% Housing Tax Credit applications (Districts I & J)
• Ordinance 26: Abandon Ira Street easement, receive $66,535 cash and land easements from Buffalo Bayou Partnership

The council adopted the August 12‑13 minutes and approved several funding items, including a $161,975 payment to Texas Medical Center and a $445,906.92 purchase of water and wastewater pumps. It confirmed no‑objection resolutions for affordable rental housing tax‑credit projects and authorized financing for the East Water Plant Enhancement. Major ordinances were adopted, notably a $2,000,000 ERP transformation project and an $8,297,390.50 contract increase for sludge dewatering equipment, all passed unanimously.

• Adopted August 12‑13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $161,975 payment to Texas Medical Center (unanimous)
• Approved $445,906.92 purchase of water and wastewater pumps (unanimous)
• Confirmed no‑objection for affordable rental housing tax‑credit applications (unanimous)
• Authorized financing for East Water Plant Enhancement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 ERP Transformation Office Project (unanimous)
• Approved $8,297,390.50 contract increase for sludge dewatering equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 grant for Street Medicine Program for homeless individuals (unanimous, pending receipt)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a range of items, including a public hearing to re‑adopt youth recreation standards for the Parks & Recreation Department and two hearings to grant 4% housing tax credits for four multifamily projects. The council will also receive finance recommendations, approve several public‑works contracts, and adopt multiple ordinances and spending authorizations. All items are listed on the agenda for the August 12‑13, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing to re‑adopt Article XII standards for Houston Parks & Recreation youth programs
• Public hearings to approve 4% housing tax credit resolutions for Waters at Arrowood, Coolwood Oaks, Haverstock Hills East and West
• Amendment to Motion #2025-96 to approve a $22,480,407.48 payment to Reytec Construction Resources for Green River Drive and Chatwood Lift Station Diversion
• Approval of final contract amounts for public‑works projects, including $2,783,311.48 for CFG Industries water‑storage tank rehab and $9,786,960.35 for Grava lift‑station renewals
• Ordinance appropriating $800,000 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund for Houston Police Department tenant migration services

The Council adopted an amendment increasing the city’s housing allocation to $100 million from CDBG‑DR24 funds (Item 67). It also approved the ordinance authorizing submission of the Action Plan and a $314,645,000 disaster‑recovery grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Item 69). Additionally, the Council closed the public hearing on Parks & Recreation youth program standards.

• Amended housing allocation to $100 M from CDBG‑DR24 funds (Item 67) – vote: 12 ayes, 3 nays, 2 absent
• Approved ordinance for $314,645,000 disaster‑recovery grant (Item 69) – vote: 12 ayes, 3 nays, 2 absent
• Closed public hearing on Parks & Recreation youth program standards – all ayes, no nays
• Suspended rules to add Joseph Bramante to speakers list – all ayes, no nays
• Suspended rules to move Deidre Rasheed to top of speakers list – all ayes, no nays
• Suspended rules to add Mildred Whitfield to non‑agenda speakers – all ayes, no nays
• Suspended rules to move Liliana Rambo after Mildred Whitfield – all ayes, no nays
• Suspended rules to allow Daniel Rumsey to speak next – all ayes, no nays

City Council

City Council ordered a special election for November 4, 2025, to fill a vacancy in At-Large Position 4. The council also approved several multi-million dollar infrastructure and equipment contracts and established the Houston Harris County Redevelopment Authority.

• Ordered special election for Council Member At-Large Position 4 on Nov 4, 2025
• Approved $45.9M for technology products and services (all aye)
• Approved $12.49M for Solid Waste Management refuse vehicles (all aye)
• Approved $12M for Houston Public Library digital materials (all aye)
• Approved $7.73M for Brock Lift Station work (all aye)
• Approved $5.24M for mixer maintenance and repair services (all aye)
• Approved $5.1M for sanitary sewer robotic inspection and cleaning (all aye)
• Created the Houston Harris County Redevelopment Authority (all aye)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will adopt minutes from the prior meeting, hear public speakers, and consider a series of ordinances and contracts. Key actions include appointing a new solid waste director, funding the emergency reconstruction of the Market Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge, and approving multiple large‑value contracts for city services. The council will also consider grant applications and land‑use designations.

• Appointment of Larius Hassen as Director of the Solid Waste Management Department
• Ordinance appropriating $1,125,000 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for emergency reconstruction of the Market Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge
• Ordinance awarding a $13,008,651.49 contract to Saber Power Services, LLC for on‑call preventative maintenance and repair of 138 kV substations and other high/medium voltage equipment
• Ordinance amending contract with Overdrive, Inc. to increase the maximum amount to $12,000,000 for digital materials for the Houston Public Library
• Ordinance authorizing the submission of a $314,645,000 Disaster Recovery grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Houston City Council adopted the July 15‑16 minutes and several procedural motions to reorder speakers. Council members confirmed Larrius Hassen as Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. They approved a $1,125,000 appropriation and spending authority for emergency reconstruction of the Market Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge. Additional ordinances amended loan, housing, grant, and bond‑counsel agreements.

• Adopted minutes of July 15‑16, 2025 (all aye, nays none)
• Suspended rules to reorder speakers on the Non‑Agenda List (multiple motions, all aye, nays none)
• Confirmed appointment of Larrius Hassen as Director of Solid Waste Management (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance appropriating $1,125,000 from Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for bridge repair (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $1,125,000 spending for emergency bridge reconstruction (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance approving First Amendment to loan agreement with Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance approving Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Catholic Charities for HIV/AIDS housing assistance ($389,838.12) (all aye, nays none)
• Ordinance approving bond counsel agreement with Holland & Knight, LLP (all aye, nays none)

Council Meeting

City Council will consider several high-value contracts for water and wastewater services and a new ordinance regarding conduct on public sidewalks. The body will also review appointments for the Houston Zoo boards and various land additions to municipal utility districts.

• Contract for liquid polymer flocculents for Houston Public Works: $15,122,190.08
• Spending authority for water and wastewater equipment to Boyer, Inc: $10,000,000.00
• Engineering contract for Kingwood and IAH surface water transmission: $11,922,400.00
• Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances relating to sitting and lying upon public sidewalks
• Proposed appointments and reappointments to the Houston Zoo Development Corporation Board

The Houston City Council adopted the minutes from the July 8‑9 meeting and approved several procedural motions. It then adopted the amended civility ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑0605) after a roll‑call vote. The council also confirmed multiple appointments to the Houston Zoo Development Corporation board and approved a series of procurement contracts and large spending authorizations for city services.

• Adopted July 8‑9 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adopted amended civility ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑0605) – ayes: Whitmire, Martinez, Peck, Pollard, Castex‑Tatum, Evans‑Shabazz, Flickinger, Ramirez, Huffman, Alcorn, Castillo, Thomas, Plummer; nos: Jackson, Kamin
• Confirmed nine appointments to the Houston Zoo Development Corporation board (all ayes)
• Approved $365,811.84 purchase of equipment calibration & maintenance services for Houston Fire Department (all ayes)
• Approved $58,841.90 purchase of playground equipment for Houston Parks & Recreation (all ayes)
• Approved $159,771.00 one‑year renewal of maintenance and support services for Houston Police Department (all ayes)
• Approved spending authority up to $10,000,000 for water and wastewater equipment, material, repair and maintenance services (all ayes)
• Approved spending authority up to $2,563,000 for water and wastewater parts and supplies through Omnia Partners (all ayes)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a public hearing on a 4% Housing Tax Credit for the Enclave at Katy multifamily project. Council members will vote on the mayor’s appointment of Connie L. Cochran to Position Seven and as chair of the ION District Community Advisory Council. Several large public‑works contracts will be approved, including a $22,457,813.70 lift‑station renewal with Boyer, Inc. and a $21,134,038.85 drainage project with Total Contracting Limited. A series of ordinances covering lot‑size designations, grant authorizations, and contract amendments will also be adopted.

• Public hearing on 4% Housing Tax Credit for Enclave at Katy (5138 & 5202 Hockley Rd).
• Confirmation of Connie L. Cochran appointment to Position Seven and as CBA chair.
• Approval of $22,457,813.70 contract with Boyer, Inc. for lift‑station renewal in East Ten Park area.
• Approval of $21,134,038.85 contract with Total Contracting Limited for Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park drainage subproject.
• Ordinance establishing a Special Minimum Lot Size Block on the north and south sides of the 600 block of East 16th Street.

The council adopted the June 17 and June 24‑25, 2025 minutes and accepted the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending May 31, 2025. It closed a public hearing on a 4% Housing Tax Credit application for the Enclave at Katy development. The council approved two major public‑works contracts: $22,457,813.70 for lift‑station renewal and $3,970,776.65 for FY2022 street and drainage rehabilitation. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nays.

• Adopted June 17 & June 24‑25, 2025 minutes (all aye, nays none)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report ending May 31, 2025 (all aye, nays none)
• Closed public hearing on 4% Housing Tax Credits for Enclave at Katy (all aye, nays none)
• Approved $22,457,813.70 lift‑station renewal contract (all aye, nays none)
• Approved $3,970,776.65 street and drainage rehabilitation contract (all aye, nays none)
• Suspended rules to add Linda Scurlock and Shawn Rushing to speaker list (all aye, nays none)
• Suspended rules to move Robert Gallegos in speaker list (all aye, nays none)
• Suspended rules to move Sonia Rico in speaker list (all aye, nays none)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will vote on a series of ordinances and contract approvals, including a $24,025,604.51 appropriation from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for groundwater facility, re‑pump station, HVAC and ventilation system improvements. Additional items include large appropriations for water and sewer engineering services, police equipment purchases, and special minimum lot size designations. The meeting also provides time for public speakers and routine administrative actions.

• Ordinance 31: Appropriation of $24,025,604.51 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for groundwater facility, re‑pump station, HVAC & ventilation system improvements (various locations).
• Ordinance 25: Appropriation of $8,703,990.00 for a professional engineering services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan (CRMP) CIP Package 1 (CD Area 2 & 3).
• Ordinance 6: Approval of up to $199,997.07 for purchase of Drug Burn Processing Services for the Houston Police Department from Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
• Ordinance 20: Establishment of the 700 Block of E. 12th ½ Street as a Special Minimum Building Line Size Block (Beverly Street to Studewood Street).
• Ordinance 23: Consent to create Harris County Improvement District No. 29, adding approximately 70.397 acres of land to the district.

The Houston City Council adopted an ordinance appropriating $2,244,209.21 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for a lift‑station renewal. It also approved several other ordinances covering airport bond authority, lease and grant agreements, and professional services contracts. All motions passed unanimously with all members voting aye and no nays.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0544 appropriating $2,244,209.21 for lift‑station renewal (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0545 supplementing master ordinance for airport system subordinate lien revenue and refunding bonds (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0546 lease agreement with Starflite Management Group (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0547 reimbursable agreement with FAA for runway design services ($91,304.59) (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0548 grant agreement with Department of State Health Services (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0549 professional services agreement with Crowe LLP ($200,000) (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0550 amendment extending Total Administrative Services contract through Dec 31 2027 (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0551 amendment to interlocal agreement for improvements at Selena Quintanilla Perez – Denver Harbor Park (all aye, nays none)

Consolidated Session Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider approving a $5.24 million appropriation for a budgeting software project for the Finance Department and a $4 million forgivable loan for affordable housing construction. The meeting includes numerous contracts for police, fire, and public works equipment, as well as several ordinances for capital projects and service agreements.

• Approve $5.24M for budgeting software (Finance Dept)
• Approve $4M forgivable loan for Andover Village Apartments
• Approve $850K for wastewater force main repair
• Approve $1.34M for police X-Ray vehicle
• Approve $524K for Land Mobile Radio System

The Houston City Council adopted a series of ordinances and motions, all passing unanimously. Key actions included a $5,014,870 purchase of 15 ambulance cab‑and‑chassis units, a loan to fund the Andover Village affordable‑housing project, and approval of several insurance, repair and equipment contracts. No items were denied or postponed.

• Approved purchase of 15 ambulance cab and chassis for $5,014,870 (Motion 2025-0448, all aye)
• Approved loan agreement for Andover Village Apartments affordable housing (Ordinance 2025-0509, all aye)
• Approved Property, Radio Equipment and Tower Insurance Policy for $580,240 (Motion 2025-0445, all aye)
• Approved emergency repair authority up to $189,568.35 for underground electrical feed (Motion 2025-0449, all aye)
• Approved $250,000 repair authority for automatic transfer switches for Police Department (Motion 2025-0450, all aye)
• Approved $524,000 appropriation for Planned Land Mobile System Project (Ordinance 2025-0507, all aye)
• Increased spending authority for Autocar Replacement Parts to $1,488,665.35 (Motion 2025-0447, all aye)
• Approved contribution agreement with Advocates of a Latino Museum for up to $130,000 (Ordinance 2025-0506, all aye)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes payments, contract approvals, and a series of ordinances. Items range from a $1.118 million payment for groundwater permit fees to multiple multi‑million dollar contracts for public works, fire, police, and airport projects. Several ordinances address housing assistance, floodplain updates, grant applications, and special land designations.

• Approve $1,118,000 payment to Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District for 2025 groundwater withdrawal permit fees
• Appropriate $34,392,224 for a Construction Management‑At‑Risk contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for George Bush Intercontinental Airport renovation
• Award $11,167,585.87 contract to Marine Services LLC for non‑submersible pump repair and replacement services
• Award $14,640,796.11 contract to Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council for professional staffing services for the Houston Fire Department
• Award $20,191,779.89 contract to Hydromax USA LLC for valve assessment, repair, replacement, and testing services

The council adopted the minutes from the May 28 meeting and approved several consent‑agenda items, including a $1.118M payment to the Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District and a $61,828 emergency diesel engine purchase for the police department. It also approved a $210,688.89 purchase of a Screwpactor for Public Works and adopted multiple ordinances, notably a $34,392,224 airport construction‑management contract. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,118,000 payment to Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District (unanimous)
• Approved up to $61,828 for emergency HPD diesel engine (unanimous)
• Approved $210,688.89 purchase of Screwpactor for Public Works (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0483 amending HIV/AIDS housing subrecipient agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0484 amendment to Home Repair Guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0486 appropriating $34,392,224 and $50,000 for airport CMAR contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0487 awarding $11,167,585.87 contract to Marine Services for pump repair (unanimous)

City Council

The Houston City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budgets (Ordinance 2025-0478) by a vote of 14-3, incorporating several amendments. The council also approved an ordinance ratifying the adoption of these budgets and raising revenue from ad valorem taxes due to increased property valuations. Additionally, numerous consent agenda items regarding contracts, purchases, and other ordinances were adopted.

• Approved FY2026 Annual Budgets as amended (14-3)
• Ratified adoption of FY2026 budgets raising revenue from ad valorem taxes
• Approved final contract amount of $20,952,359.80 for East Water Purification Plant improvements
• Approved final contract amount of $3,583,016.13 for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation
• Approved final contract amount of $5,225,920.89 for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0460 authorizing submission of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan to HUD
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0463 appropriating $2,164,879.20 for Terminal C Garage Signage at IAH
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0466 transferring $5,000,000 for HPD Parapet Demolition Project

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a consent agenda of 35 items, including the approval of final contract amounts for water system improvements and the appropriation of funds for airport signage and police construction projects. The body will also vote on ordinances regarding HUD grant applications, special minimum lot sizes, and the continuation of city appropriations.

• Approval of $20,952,359.80 for East Water Purification Plant Chlorine System Improvements
• Appropriation of $2,234,629.00 for 66-Inch Water Line along Wheatley Street
• Appropriation of $2,164,879.20 for Terminal C Garage Signage and Wayfinding at IAH
• Appropriation of $5,000,000.00 for Houston Police Department Parapet Demolition and Reconstruction
• Ordinance establishing Special Minimum Lot Size Block on Canterbury Street

Consolidated Session Meeting

The Houston City Council will adopt minutes from the previous meeting, hear public speakers, and consider a consent agenda that includes appointments, multiple contract approvals, and several ordinances. Key decisions include authorizing a $20,000,000 contract for taxiway L and Runway 4‑22 shoulders at Ellington Airport and approving other major public‑works contracts and budget items. The council will also vote on ordinances related to housing finance, budget adoption for FY 2026, and various service agreements.

• Approve $20,000,000 contract with Texas Sterling‑Banicki, JV LLC for Taxiway L and Runway 4‑22 Shoulders Phase 1 at Ellington Airport (Airports Improvement Fund)
• Approve $11,006,736.34 contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC for Hillcroft Avenue and Court Road Extension
• Approve $992,806.94 contract with DL Glover Utilities, LLC for FY 2024 Ditch Maintenance Work Order
• Approve $400,000 spending authority for Emergency Ride Services in Disasters (WHC HTX, LLC, 5‑year General Fund)
• Approve issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Sunflower Terrace Apartments (Houston Housing Finance Corporation)

The council confirmed the reappointment of Kim Edwards as a full‑time municipal court judge and appointed four members to the Houston Land Bank board. It approved several public‑works contracts, including a $992,806 ditch‑maintenance contract, an $11,006,736 Hillcroft Avenue extension contract, a $292,908 Sagemont Community Center renovation contract, a $400,000 emergency ride‑services contract, a $1,750,000 airport deicing products contract, and a $20,000,000 appropriation for an Ellington Airport runway project. All motions were adopted with unanimous votes.

• Reappointed Kim Edwards as Full‑Time Municipal Court Judge (all voting aye, nays none)
• Appointed David L. Collins Sr., C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Matt Zeis, and Thomas Simpson to the Houston Land Bank board (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $992,806.94 contract with DL Glover Utilities for FY 2024 ditch maintenance (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $11,006,736.34 contract with SER Construction Partners for Hillcroft Avenue and Court Road Extension (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $292,908.35 contract with Key HTX Development for Sagemont Community Center renovation (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $400,000 spending authority for Emergency Ride Services in Disasters (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $1,750,000 contract with Environmental Sorbents for airport deicing products (all voting aye, nays none)
• Appropriated $20,000,000 from the Airports Improvement Fund for Ellington Airport taxiway and runway construction (all voting aye, nays none)

Council Meeting

The Houston City Council will consider a series of contracts and ordinances, including a $7,465,239.77 purchase of Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles for the Police Department. Other items include approvals for fleet purchases, public works contracts, and several ordinances covering utilities, housing grants, and fire station renovations.

• Approve purchase of 119 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles – $7,465,239.77 – Police Consolidated Construction Fund
• Approve purchase of four Ford F150 Hybrid trucks – $197,262.00 – Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
• Approve $270,093.19 emergency lead‑based paint hazard control services for Health Department – Grant Fund
• Ordinance to appropriate $13,246,749.00 for Hispanic History Research Center construction – Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund
• Ordinance to appropriate $2,500,000.00 for police department conducted energy devices – Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Construction Fund

The council adopted the minutes from the May 6‑7 meeting and ratified the 2025 Meet and Confer Agreement with the Houston Police Officers Union by passing Ordinance 2025‑0405. It also approved a series of contracts and purchases, including a $779,021.01 sanitary‑sewer cleaning contract and a $4.4 million public‑works services contract. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted May 6‑7, 2025 council minutes (all voting aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0405 ratifying the 2025 Meet & Confer Agreement with the Police Union (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $779,021.01 contract with Specialized Maintenance Services, Inc. for sanitary sewer cleaning (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar engine replacement parts and repair services from Mustang Machinery Co. (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved purchase of four Ford F‑150 Hybrid trucks for $197,262.00 (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Ford high‑roof cargo vans for $103,760.50 (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $270,093.19 emergency lead‑based paint hazard control services contract (all voting aye, nays none)
• Approved $5,977.99 purchase of a mechanical seal assembly from Abacus Quality System Services (all voting aye, nays none)

Council Meeting

The council will adopt minutes from the prior meeting and hear public speakers. It will consider mayoral appointments to several redevelopment authority boards. The council will vote on extensions of injury‑on‑duty leave for two fire‑department engineers and approve multiple public‑works contracts, including a $5,136,236.50 wastewater collection system rehabilitation. Additional items include ordinances for an airport road extension, fire‑gear procurement, and police vehicle purchases.

• Confirmation of mayoral appointments to the Reinvestment Zone and Redevelopment Authority boards
• Extension of injury‑on‑duty leave for Engineer/Operator Colby Reneau ($25,719.99) and George Reynoso ($35,631.10)
• Approval of $5,136,236.50 contract with Portland Utilities Construction Co. for wastewater collection system rehabilitation
• Approval of $3,397,632.69 contract with DL Glover, Inc. for fire hydrant replacement project
• Ordinance appropriating $4,359,259 for the Kenswick Drive Extension at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

The Houston City Council adopted multiple public‑works contracts, including sewer cleaning, fire‑hydrant replacement, and wastewater system rehabilitation. It also passed an ordinance allocating $4,359,259 from the Airports Improvement Fund for the Kenswick Drive Extension at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Additionally, the council approved a revised agreement with Search Homeless Services for homeless‑service funding.

• Adopted Motion 2025-0347 to move Edward Idlehart to the top of the Non‑Agenda List (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Motion 2025-0348 to move Alice Liu, Doris Brown, Stephany Valdez, Perri McCory and Omer Ahmed after Edward Idlehart (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Motion 2025-0349 to move Anna Harris and Sherry Butler to the bottom of the Non‑Agenda List (all aye, nays none)
• Approved $5,136,236.50 contract for wastewater collection system rehabilitation (all aye, nays none)
• Approved $3,397,632.69 contract for fire‑hydrant replacement project (all aye, nays none)
• Approved $759,936.72 contract for sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0383 appropriating $4,359,259 for the Kenswick Drive Extension at IAH (all aye, nays none)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-0382 amending the sub‑recipient agreement with Search Homeless Services (all aye, nays none)

Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider permanently closing northbound and southbound lanes on Main Street between Rusk and Commerce Streets for the Main Street Promenade. Several contract approvals and ordinances will also be considered, including a $452,732.30 airport bus lane project, a $1.44 million school row houses contract, and a $17.23 million sewer rehabilitation subproject.

• Public hearing on permanent closure of Main Street lanes (Main St. between Rusk St. and Commerce St.)
• Approval of $452,732.30 contract with PRCHOU, LLC for METRO bus lane reconstruction at William P. Hobby Airport
• Approval of $1,443,340.00 contract with Times Construction, Inc. for Gregory School Row Houses
• Approval of $17,226,509.32 contract with Total Contracting, Ltd. for NSR 454 Subproject 1 sewer work
• Ordinance authorizing $4,000,000 loan for New Hope Housing Wheatley affordable housing at 1117 Bland St.

The Houston City Council adopted the minutes from April meetings and closed a public hearing on the Main Street Promenade. It approved several contracts and purchases, including airport lane reconstruction, school row houses, sewer cleaning, and fleet equipment. The council set a public hearing for May 21 on the 2025‑2026 city budget and passed ordinances authorizing a $4,000,000 loan for a 103‑unit affordable‑housing project and a $3,000,000 airport bridge replacement appropriation.

• Adopted April 8‑9 and April 15‑16 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Main Street Promenade (unanimous)
• Approved $452,732.30 contract for METRO Bus Drive Lane Reconstruction at William P. Hobby Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $1,443,340.00 contract for Gregory School Row Houses (unanimous)
• Approved $1,005,444.49 contract for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and TV Inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $830,438.69 contract for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved $11,270,699.17 purchase of Cummins Automotive Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Fleet Management (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000,000 loan for New Hope Housing Wheatley affordable‑housing project (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The City Council will adopt minutes, hear public speakers, and receive financial and mayoral reports. It will confirm several board appointments and consider a $102,864.73 ordinance to amend a traffic‑signal contract. The council will also approve major contracts for a $15 M roadway rehabilitation project, a $16.8 M library construction, and a $10.2 M fire‑apparatus purchase, along with other procurement authorizations.

• Ordinance appropriating $102,864.73 for a traffic signal rebuild contract amendment (Item 9)
• Approval of $15,044,785.06 final contract for FY2023 Roadway Rehabilitation Project #4 (Item 12)
• Approval of $16,831,384.24 final contract for the new Westbury Neighborhood Library (Item 13)
• Authorization of $10,166,969.00 purchase of fire apparatus trucks (Item 17)
• Designation of a residential parking permit area on West Main Street and Ruth Street (Item 11)

The council adopted a motion to delay the adoption of the meeting minutes. Several procedural motions were adopted to suspend rules and reorder speakers on the agenda and non‑agenda lists. Council members also approved the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2025.

• Adopted delay of minutes (all aye, no nays)
• Adopted suspension of rules to move Dr. Laura Murillo to top of agenda (all aye)
• Adopted suspension of rules to move Mihika Mohite and Yahvi Mohite to top of non‑agenda list (all aye)
• Adopted suspension of rules to move Jewell McGowen and add Melanie Miles, Sharone Mayberry to agenda (all aye)
• Adopted acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for March 31, 2025 (all aye)