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MidlandTX averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$298,600 Typical home value $328,375 +1.8% yr/yr · +16.7% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (51)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Jack Ladd
- Lori Blong
- Robin Poole
- John Norman
- Dufford
- Amy Stretcher Burkes
- Brian Stubbs
- John Burkholder
- Dan Corrales
- Burkholder DRAFT
- Duff
- Eric Davidson
- Stretcher Burkes
Who’s on the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Lucy Sisniega
- Adrian Carrasco
- Emily Holeva
- Joshua Sparks
- Abraham Bejil
- Brennan Berry
- Dara Richardson
- Steven Villela
- Sallie Vega
- Aaron Hunter
- Brandon Ofield
- Joshua Garza
- J. Brian Martin
- John Burkholder
- BreAnna LaFoy
- Abraham Bgjil
- Hunter MISCELLANEOUS
- Hunte
- Bejil MISCELLANEOUS
- Brian Martin
- Sparks MISCELLANEOUS
- Befjil
- Bejii
- Bradon Ofield
- Brandon Ofieid
- BreAnna Lefoy
- Dara Richardso
- Huntel
- Hunteri
- Lua
- Lucy Sisneiga
- Ofi
- Sisnieg
- Vaga
Who’s on the TIRZ 2 Board
- Diana E. Geerts
- Elizabeth Triggs
- Lori Blong
- Sophie Smith
Municipal budget
Total revenue$354.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$317.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$168.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$494.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,420 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (1 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2022-11-08
Lori Blong ✓ 16,017 · Jerry F. Morales 13,904 · Robert Allen Dickson 1,329
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 10:30
City Council
City Council to hold ribbon cutting for Quail Course reopening
The City Council will meet for a special session to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Quail Course. The agenda states the Council will take no vote or action on this matter.
- Ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Quail Course
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3600 N. Fairgrounds Road, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
October 22, 2026 - 10:30 AM
The Courses at Hogan Park
3600 North Fairgrounds Road
Midland, TX 79705
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
PURSUANT to Texas Government Code § 551.041, notice is hereby given that the Midland City
Council of the City of Midland, Texas, will meet in special session at The Courses at Hogan
Park, 3600 North Fairgrounds Road, Midland, Texas 79705, on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at
10:30 AM for the following purpose(s):
SPECIAL SESSION
1.
Hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Quail Course. The City
Council will take no vote or action on this matter.
WITNESS my hand and seal of office on October 16, 2026
________________________
Marcia Bentley-German
City Governance Officer/City Secretary
SEAL:
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
1300 East West Wadley Avenue, Midland
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
3600 North Fairgrounds Road, Midland
Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
1500 West Wall Street, Midland
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
City Council to consider $8.3 million airport hangar project
The City Council will vote on several high-value contracts for airport infrastructure, police vehicles, and transit. The meeting also includes multiple second readings for zoning changes and special exceptions for property setbacks and land use.
- Contract for MDD Hangar Infrastructure Project to Reece Albert, Inc. for $8,367,704.21
- Purchase of 42 upfitted police vehicles from The Sewell Family of Companies, Inc. for $3,366,369.17
- Payment of $860,000.00 to the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District for FY 2027 local match
- Purchase of Kova emergency alert notification system for Midland International Air & Space Port for $272,188.16
- Rezoning of 8.959-acre tract from SF-1 to AE Agricultural Estate District
airportspolicezoningtransitinfrastructurecontracts
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 2026 - 10:00 AM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Invocation - Dr. Darin Wood, First Baptist Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
3.
Presentation of special events, organizations, individuals, or periods of time including,
but not limited to:
3.a Presentation of Proclamation for “Veterans Partnership”
3.b Presentation of Proclamation for “National Business Women’s Week and Shonna
Morales Day”
3.c Presentation of Proclamation for “Municipal Court Week”
CONSENT AGENDA
4.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4.a REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 13, 2026.
5.
093-2026 - MOTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $860,000.00
TO THE MIDLAND-ODESSA URBAN TRANSIT DISTRICT; SAID PAYMENT BEING
THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S FISCAL YEAR 2027 LOCAL MATCH PURSUANT TO
THAT CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO.
2001-227 (DISTRICT: NONE) (FINANCE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE &
FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
6.
094-2026 - MOTION ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00
FROM PERMIAN RESOURCES; SAID FUNDS SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR
CERTAIN TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (FINANCE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE
& FISCA …
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
Midland City Council to hold special executive session
The City Council will meet in a special session closed to the public. The meeting is scheduled to cover legal consultations, real property, personnel matters, and economic development.
- Consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation
- Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Personnel matters regarding the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and Municipal Court judges
- Discussion of business prospects and possible incentives for economic development
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Council Chamber, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
October 27, 2026 - 9:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chamber
300 N. Loraine Street
Midland, TX 79701
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
PURSUANT to Texas Government Code § 551.041, notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City of Midland, Texas, will meet in special session in the City Hall Council Chamber, 300
N. Loraine Street, Midland, TX 79701, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM for the
following purpose(s):
SPECIAL SESSION
1.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.101, the City Council will hold an
executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the following
matters as permitted under the following sections of the Texas Government
Code:
a. Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney(s) to the governmental body under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly
conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Discuss pending or
contemplated litigation.
b. Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
c. Section 551.074, Personnel Matters
Deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Manager, City Attorney,
City Secretary, Municipal Court Presiding Judge, a …
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
Basement Conference Room, Midland
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
300 North Loraine, Midland
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
105 North Main Street, Midland
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 10:00
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 10:00
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Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
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Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 10:00
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Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 10:00
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Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 10:00
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Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 10:00
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Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
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Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 10:00
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Mon May 3, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
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Tue May 18, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 10:00
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City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
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Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
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Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 10:00
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Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Wed Aug 11, 2027 · 10:00
General
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 10:00
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Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Sep 21, 2027 · 10:00
General
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Sep 28, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Oct 26, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Nov 16, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Dec 14, 2027 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Jan 11, 2028 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Jan 25, 2028 · 10:00
City Council
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to review alcohol sales and vehicle sales requests
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three specific use designations for alcohol and vehicle sales. The body will also consider several final and preliminary plats for various additions across the city.
- Alcohol sales request for a restaurant at East California Avenue and South Terrell Street
- Alcohol sales request for a restaurant south of West Loop 250 North, east of North Midkiff Road
- Motor vehicle sales and service request at Andrews Highway and Catalina Drive
- Final Plat of Bankhead Addition, Section 14 (0.95-acre tract)
- Reinstatement of Preliminary Plat for The Vineyard Addition, Section 13 West (309.21-acre tract)
zoningalcohol-salesland-useplatscommercial-development
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING
October 19, 2026 - 3:30 PM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Midland, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine, Midland,
Texas, at or following the time specified, to consider the following:
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
2.
- Motion approving the October 5, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Bankhead Addition, Section 14, being a plat of a
0.95-acre tract of land out of a Section 33, Block 39, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, City
and County of Midland, Texas. (Generally located on the east side of Bankhead
Highway, approximately 345 feet south of West Front Street.) (DISTRICT: 2)
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
4.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Westridge Park Addition, Section 62, being a plat of
a 0.865-acre tract of land out of Section 48, Block 40, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, City
and County of Midland, Texas. (Generally located on the south side of Thomason
Drive, approxima …
Notable items
- Final Plat of Bankhead Addition, Section 14 — null
east side of Bankhead Highway, approximately 345 feet south · 0.95 ac
- Final Plat of Westridge Park Addition, Section 62 — null
south side of Thomason Drive, approximately 270 feet east of · 0.865 ac
- Final Plat of Western Hills Addition, Section 15 — null
east side of Beal Parkway, approximately 145 feet south of B · 4.73 ac
- Specific Use Designation for alcoholic beverages in restaurant — null
Lot 1, Block 172, Southern Addition, southwest corner of the
- Specific Use Designation for Automobile Sales and Service — null
Lot 3, Block 7, Westridge Park Addition, Section 16, southwe
- Preliminary Plat of Jadan Kate Addition, Section 2 — null
southwest corner of the intersection of Jadan Kate Road and
- Preliminary Plat of Original Town, Section 34 — null
southeast corner of the intersection of West Illinois Avenue
- Reinstatement of Preliminary Plat of The Vineyard Addition, Section 13 West — null
northeast corner of the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and · 309.21 ac
Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
200 West Wall Street, Midland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
Central Fire Station, Midland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Midland City Council to consider $11.7 million Hogan Park renovation
The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including a major renovation of the Hogan Park Roadrunner Course. The meeting also includes multiple zoning requests and permits for oil and gas drilling.
- Contract for Hogan Park Roadrunner Course renovation with Mid-America Golf and Landscape, Inc. for $11,706,235.90
- Contract for Jal Draw Excavation project with Delhur Industries, Inc. for $2,650,267.99
- Contract for Todd Drive waterline extension Phase 2 with Natera Excavation LLC for $657,755.00
- Appropriation of $500,000 each for improvements at C.J. Kelly Park and Windlands Park
- Permits for Petroplex Energy, Inc. to drill three wells and Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC to drill nine wells
infrastructureparkszoningoil-and-gascontracts
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Invocation — Pastor Jon Slayden, Hope Community Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
3.
Commendation for Officer Steven Pinkstaff
CONSENT AGENDA
4.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4.a REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2026.
4.b REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2026.
5.
2026-137 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NATERA EXCAVATION
LLC FOR THE TODD DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PHASE 2 PROJECT FOR A
TOTAL COST OF $657,755.00; APPROVING $65,775.50 IN CONTINGENCIES;
APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2)
(GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR
INFRASTRUCTURE)
6.
2026-138 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DELHUR INDUSTRIES,
INC. FOR THE JAL DRAW EXCAVATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL COST OF
$2,650,267.99; APPROVING $265,026.80 IN CONTINGENCIES; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 4) (GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN
AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
7.
2026-139 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CONCRETE AND CALICHE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION TO 4J
CONCRETE, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS JORDAN CONCRETE AT A TOTAL COST
OF $508,810.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DIST …
Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to attend Special Olympics Texas event
The City Council may assemble for the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Guest Reception & Opening Ceremonies. The notice states that no action will be taken by the City Council.
- Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Guest Reception & Opening Ceremonies at Ector County Coliseum
community-eventsspecial-olympics
4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa
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CITY COUNCIL
GATHERING OF QUORUM
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Midland, Texas,
may assemble for the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Guest Reception & Opening Ceremonies
event, which will be held at the Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79762
at 5:00 p.m. on October 9th, 2026.
No action will be taken by the City Council, and any discussion of public business, if any,
shall be incidental to the above-referenced function.
Posted this 5th day of October 2026.
WITNESS my hand and seal of office on October 5th, 2026.
_________________________
Marcia Bentley-German, City Secretary
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
404 North Colorado St, Midland
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 11:30
City Council
501 West Wall Street, Midland
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Midland Development Corporation's October 5, 2026 board meeting is canceled
The Midland Development Corporation, authorized under Chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government Code, has canceled its regular Board of Directors meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026. The notice was posted September 28, 2026 by City Governance Officer/City Secretary Marcia Bentley German. The notice contains no agenda items and states no reason for the cancellation.
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City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
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WMIDLKND
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 504
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CANCELLATION
Notice is hereby given to the public that the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Midland
Development Corporation scheduled for October 5, 2026 is hereby canceled.
Posted this 28" day of September, 2026.
Marcia Bentley German
City Governance Officer/City Secretary
200 North Loraine Street | Midland, TX 79701
432.686.3579
www.midlandtxedc.com
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
Midland P&Z to hear 6 zoning requests, including Walmart and Habitat for Humanity
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Council Chamber at 300 North Loraine to hold public hearings on six zone change requests and consider two preliminary plats. Requests include a Walmart shopping center amendment, a Habitat for Humanity rezoning, and a housing development on Occidental Parkway. The commission will also vote on consent agenda minutes and two plat approvals.
- Zone change request by Crystal Kelly on behalf of Walmart Stores from PD Shopping Center to amended PD at Northcrest Drive and Briarwood Avenue (District 1)
- Zone change request by Travis Knibbe on behalf of Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity from MF-22 to SF-3 at East Illinois Avenue and Donald Street (District 2)
- Zone change request by Citadel Construction on behalf of Outkick Investments for a housing development on Occidental Parkway near North State Highway 349 (District 1)
- Preliminary Plat of Iron Horse Addition, 87.92-acre tract on East County Road 130 east of Farm to Market Road 1213 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
- Specific Use Designation for alcoholic beverages at a restaurant on West Wall Street near Thomason Drive (District 2)
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✓ Decided: Planning and Zoning Commission approves multiple zone changes and plats
The Commission approved several zone changes, including a request for an Agricultural Estate District and an amended Planned Development District for Walmart. It also approved a final plat for Racquet Club South and a preliminary plat for Devon Addition.
- Approved September 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Final Plat of Racquet Club South, Section 6 (6-0)
- Approved zone change to Agricultural Estate District for 8.959-acre tract (4-2)
- Approved amended PD zone change for Walmart Stores (6-0)
- Approved zone change to SF-3 for Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity (6-0)
- Approved zone change to PD for housing development on Occidental Parkway (6-0)
- Approved Specific Use Designation for on-premises alcohol sales on West Wall Street (6-0)
- Approved zone change to 2F for property on South Dallas Street (6-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING
October 5, 2026 - 3:30 PM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Midland, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine, Midland,
Texas, at or following the time specified, to consider the following:
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
2.
- Motion approving the September 21, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes.
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
3.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Racquet Club South, Section 6, being a replat of
Lots 27, 28, 31 and 32, Block 1B, Racquet Club South, Section 3, City and County of
Midland. Texas (Generally located on the north side of Racquet Club Drive,
approximately 350 feet west of North L Street) (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on the following items:
4.
- Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Davis Hord, on behalf of Dan Hord,
for a Zone Change from SF-1, Single-Family Dwelling District to AE, Agricultural
Estate District on …
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION tg 8 Wate ee.
MEETING MIDLAND
October 5, 2026 - 3:30 PM 3 7
The Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a meeting in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, Midland, Texas, at 3:30 PM, October 5, 2026.
Members present: Joshua Sparks, Dara Richardson, Brennan Berry,
Lucy Sisniega, J. Brian Martin, BreAnna LaFoy
Members absent: Aaron Hunter, Brandon Ofield, Joshua Garza
Staff members present: Angelina Bettanini, Lori Elliot, Madelim Jaquez,
Beatriz Quezada, Alexis Martinez, Landon Ochoa
OPENING ITEMS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and
Zoning Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not
be held. (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
The motion passed with the following vote:
AYE: Joshua Sparks, Dara Richardson, Brennan Berry, Lucy Sisniega, J. Brian Martin,
BreAnna LaFoy
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Aaron Hunter, Brandon Ofield, Joshua Garza
2. - Motion approving the September 21, 2026, P&Z meeting
minutes. (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) ()
3. - Motion approving a Final Plat of Racquet Club South, Section 6, being a replat of
Lots 27, 28, 31 and 32, Block 1B, Racquet Club South, Section 3, City and County of
Midland. Texas (Generally located on the north side of Racquet Club Drive,
approximately 350 feet west of North L Street) (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT
SE …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the zoning process would still be required and that a PD zoning designation may not satisfy all objections. The public hearing closed at 3:58 p.m. The motion passed with the following vote:
3 yea · 2 nay
Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Joshua Sparks nay · Dara Richardson nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Sat Oct 3, 2026 · 08:00
City Council
801 North Loop 250 West, Midland
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
2407 North Big Spring Street, Midland
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 15:00
TIRZ 2 Board
TIRZ No. 2 Board to review 2026 Annual Report and Downtown Midland initiatives
The Board will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and review the 2026 Annual Report. Staff will also present information regarding initiatives, investments, and proposed grant programs for Downtown Midland.
- Approval of May 28, 2025, meeting minutes
- Election of Board Chairman
- Election of Board Vice Chairman
- 2026 Annual Report presentation by Jamie Barton
- Downtown Midland initiatives and grant programs presentation by Elizabeth Triggs
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Midland Municipal Court, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER
TWO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 29, 2026 - 3:00 PM
Midland Municipal Court
Community Courtroom
201 East Texas Avenue
Midland, Texas
Notice is hereby given that the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (“TIRZ No. 2”) Board
of Directors (the “Board”) will meet in regular session, in the Midland Municipal Court,
Community Courtroom, 201 East Texas Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701.
A quorum of the Board intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location. The
Board may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
AGENDA ITEMS
1.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
A. Regular meeting of May 28, 2025
3.
MOTION ELECTING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
4.
MOTION ELECTING THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
5.
CITY OF MIDLAND STAFF PRESENTATIONS
A. Receive and discuss a presentation from Finance Reporting Manager Jamie
Barton on the 2026 Annual Report for TIRZ No. 2.
B. Receive and discuss a presentation from Planning and Development Officer
Elizabeth Triggs regarding certain initiatives, investments, and proposed grant
programs specific to Downtown Midland.
6.
CONSIDER TOPICS THAT THE BOARD WISHES TO DELIBERATE AND TAKE
ACTION ON AT THE NEXT TIRZ NO. 2 BOARD MEETING.
7.
MOTION ESTABLISHING A DATE AND TIME FOR THE NEXT TIRZ NO. 2 BOARD
MEETING.
8.
ADJOURN
Respectfully Submitted
________________________
Elizabeth Triggs
Planning & Development Servi …
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 15:00
General
Sun Sep 27, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
1400 E. Golf Course Road, Midland
Sat Sep 26, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
801 North Loop 250 West, Midland
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Council to vote on $4.2M water chemical supply and multiple rezonings
The Midland City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $4.2 million contract for drinking water treatment chemicals, a $109,693 drone purchase for the fire department, and a $130,955 compactor engine for the landfill. They will also hold public hearings on several zoning changes, including a housing development at Arlington Road and Deauville Boulevard, and consider resolutions to acquire land for road projects and the Wildcatter Trail. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Contract with Axon Enterprise for a drone and software for the Fire Department at $109,693.20
- Purchase of replacement compactor engine from Warren CAT for the landfill at $130,955.41 plus $14,000 contingencies
- Estimated annual supply of drinking water treatment chemicals for FY 2027 at $4,242,975
- Rezoning 20.15 acres at Arlington Road and Deauville Boulevard from MF-16 to PD for a housing development
- Acquisition of real property for Sinclair Avenue and County Road 1250 construction
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✓ Decided: Midland City Council approves multiple rezoning requests and infrastructure projects
City Council approved several zoning changes, including a housing development at Arlington Road and Deauville Boulevard. The council also authorized funding for water treatment chemicals and a drone for the fire department, while deferring a landfill compactor engine purchase.
- Approved $109,693.20 contract for Fire Department drone and software (4-0)
- Deferred purchase of landfill compactor engine from Warren Power and Machinery, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved professional services agreement for West Texas Aerospace Corridor master plan (4-0)
- Approved rezoning of 20.15 acres at Arlington Road and Deauville Boulevard to Planned Development (4-0)
- Approved renaming portions of Sinclair Avenue to Diane & Jose Cuevas Boulevard (4-0)
- Approved multiple rezoning requests for properties in Districts 1, 2, and 3 (4-0)
- Approved vacating 0.163-acre alley right-of-way for $14,228.00 (4-0)
- Declared buildings at 2407 Camp St, 805 N Baird St, and 203 N Carver St as substandard (4-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 22, 2026 - 10:00 AM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Invocation - Dr. Darin Wood, First Baptist Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
3.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
3.a REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.
4.
2026-125 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE,
INC., THROUGH BUYBOARD, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DRONE, SOFTWARE
AND RELATED SERVICES AT A TOTAL COST OF $109,693.20 FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL
SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
5.
2026-126 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT
COMPACTOR ENGINE FROM WARREN POWER AND MACHINERY, INC. DBA
WARREN CAT, THROUGH BUYBOARD, FOR THE LANDFILL DIVISION, AT A
COST OF $130,955.41; APPROVING $14,000.00 IN CONTINGENCIES; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE
SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
6.
2026-127 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ESTIMATED
ANNUAL SUPPLY OF CHEMICALS NEEDED FOR THE TREATMENT OF
DRINKING WATER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 FROM MULTIPLE BIDDERS, FOR A
TOTAL COST OF $4,242,975.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT:
NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE A …
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MINUTES
1
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 22, 2026 - 10:00 AM
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland,
Texas, at 10:00 AM, September 22, 2026.
Council Members present:
John Burkholder, Robin Poole, Brian Stubbs, John Norman
Council Members absent:
Amy Stretcher Burkes, Lori Blong, Jack Ladd
Staff members present:
City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-
Crump, City Governance Officer/City Secretary Marcia Bentley-
German, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Deputy City
Manager Jose Ortiz
OPENING ITEMS
Council Member Robin Poole called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
1.
Invocation - Dr. Darin Wood, First Baptist Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
John Burkholder moved to Approve Consent Agenda items 3-18, excluding items 4, 5 & 9;
seconded by John Norman.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Robin Poole, Brian Stubbs, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Amy Stretcher Burkes, Lori Blong, Jack Ladd
3.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
3.a REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026.
4.
2026-125 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE,
INC., THROUGH BUYBOARD, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DRONE, SOFTWARE
AND RELATED SERVICES AT A TOTAL COST OF $109,693.20 FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL
SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANC …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
4 yea
John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea
to Approve Consent Agenda items 3-18, excluding items 4, 5 & 9; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
4 yea
John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Burkholder. The motion Passed by the following vote:
12 yea
John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT COMPACTOR ENGINE FROM WARREN POWER AND MACHINERY, INC. DBA WARREN CAT, THROUGH BUYBOARD, FOR THE LANDFILL DIVISION, AT A COST OF $130,955.41…
4 yea
John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
28 yea
John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs. The motion Passed by the following vote:
24 yea
John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Robin Poole yea · Brian Stubbs yea · John Norman yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
P&Z to weigh two zone changes to regional retail
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to change zoning from Local Retail (LR) to Regional Retail (RR) at Caldera Boulevard/North Midkiff Road and Andrews Highway/Ward Street, plus a request to change from RR to Single-Family (SF-3) on East New York Avenue. The consent agenda includes approvals of multiple final plats for subdivisions in the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction. The meeting also includes a preliminary plat for Polo Club Addition and other plat-related items.
- Zone change LR to RR for Lot 5A, Block 25, Crestgate Addition at Caldera Blvd & N Midkiff Rd (STRR Investments)
- Zone change LR to RR for 0.7165-acre tract at Andrews Hwy & Ward St (Citadel Development Group for Eli Cohen)
- Zone change RR to SF-3 for Lot 6, Block 125, Southern Addition at E New York Ave (Eduardo & Sara Zuniga)
- Final plat approvals for Andrews Park Sec 9, Sunset Estates Sec 4, Redneck Retreat Sec 9, West Fork Sec 6, Western Mesa Sec 2, Redneck Retreat Sec 8, North Estates Sec 6, Westridge Park Sec 62, Bankhead Sec 14
- Public hearing on preliminary plat of Polo Club Addition Sec 11 at Polo Club Rd & Cardinal Ln
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✓ Decided: Planning and Zoning Commission approves multiple plats and zone changes
The Commission approved several final and preliminary plats for residential and commercial developments. Three zone change requests were approved, including two shifts to Regional Retail districts and one to a Single-Family Dwelling district.
- Approved Final Plats for Andrews Park Sec 9, Sunset Estates Sec 4, Redneck Retreat Sec 9, West Fork Addition Sec 6, Western Mesa Sec 2, Redneck Retreat Sec 8, North Estates Sec 6 (7-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Polo Club Addition Sec 11 (7-0)
- Approved zone change from Local Retail to Regional Retail for STRR Investments, LLC (7-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Sheeler Addition Sec 12 (6-1)
- Approved zone change from Local Retail to Regional Retail for Citadel Development Group (7-0)
- Approved zone change from Regional Retail to Single-Family Dwelling for Eduardo and Sara Zuniga (7-0)
- Approved Final Plat of Grasslands Estates West Sec 16 (7-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Southern Flats Sec 2 (7-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING
September 21, 2026 - 3:30 PM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Midland, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine, Midland,
Texas, at or following the time specified, to consider the following:
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
2.
- Motion approving the September 8, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Andrews Park, Section 9, being a replat of Lot 5 and
the south 68 feet of Lot 6, Block 1, Andrews Park, Section 3, City and County of
Midland, Texas (Generally located on the east side of North Midland Drive,
approximately 230 feet north of Andrews Highway.) (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
4.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Sunset Estates Addition, Section 4, being a 5.01-
acre tract of land out of Section 2, Block 38, T-2-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, County of
Midland, Texas. (Generally located on the south side of Farm to Market Road 307,
approximately 1,925 feet east of S …
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING Mi AN
September 21, 2026 - 3:30 PM Be we E 7
The Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a meeting in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, Midland, Texas, at 3:30 PM, September 21, 2026.
Members present: Joshua Sparks, Lucy Sisniega, J. Brian Martin, Brandon Ofield,
Brennan Berry, Joshua Garza, BreAnna LaFoy, Dara Richardson
Members absent: Aaron Hunter
Staff members present: Angelina Bettanini, Lori Elliot, Madelim Jaquez, Beatriz Quezada,
Alexis Martinez, Par Sung
OPENING ITEMS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
The motion passed with the following vote with no action taken on item 10 & 11:
AYE: Joshua Sparks, Lucy Sisniega, J. Brian Martin, Brandon Ofield, Brennan Berry,
Joshua Garza, BreAnna LaFoy
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Aaron Hunter
2. - Motion approving the September 8, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3. - Motion approving a Final Plat of Andrews Park, Section 9, being a replat of Lot 5 and
the south 68 feet of Lot 6, Block 1, Andrews Park, Section 3, City and County of
Midland, Texas (Generally located on the east side of North Midland Drive,
approximately 230 feet north of Andrews Highway.) (DISTRICT: 3) ( …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the development is a narrower lot and will be subject to the special exception currently in place for consideration by the City Council. The public hearing closed at 4:03 p.m. The motion passed…
5 yea · 1 nay
Joshua Sparks yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Sat Sep 19, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
498 Mann Street, Midland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and property tax rate
The Midland City Council will hold final readings and votes on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, property tax rate, and tax levy, following first readings on September 8, 2026. The proposed tax rate is $0.383092 per $100 of taxable value, which would increase the tax bill for a median-valued homestead. The council will also consider a resolution ratifying the property tax revenue increase and adopt a new fee schedule. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Ordinance 10788: Approving FY 2026-27 budget and appropriating funds (final reading)
- Resolution 2026-124: Ratifying property tax revenue increase in FY 2026-27 budget
- Ordinance 10789: Approving debt service component of FY 2026-27 tax rate
- Ordinance 10790: Approving maintenance and operations component of FY 2026-27 tax rate
- Ordinance 10791: Fixing the tax levy for FY 2026-27
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✓ Decided: Midland City Council approves FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rates
The City Council adopted the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and approved the corresponding tax levy and revenue increases. The council also approved a new fee schedule effective October 1, 2026.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 budget with Finance Department amendments (4-0)
- Approved resolution ratifying property tax revenue increase (4-0)
- Approved debt service component of FY 2026-2027 tax rate (4-0)
- Approved maintenance and operations component of FY 2026-2027 tax rate (4-0)
- Approved tax levy for FY 2026-2027 (4-0)
- Approved new fee schedule effective October 1, 2026 (4-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
BUDGET & TAX RATE
1.
10788 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2027, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD AND
APPROPRIATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE
GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES AND UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE
OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS
ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION
(FIRST READING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2026)
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT:
A. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MEDIAN-VALUED HOMESTEAD
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MIDLAND, (1) THE CITY PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR
THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ($0.347999 PER $100 OF TAXABLE VALUE) IS
$945.62, (2) THE ESTIMATED CITY PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR THE UPCOMING
FISCAL YEAR IF THE PROPOSED BUDGET IS ADOPTED ($0.383092 PER $100
OF TAXABLE VALUE) IS $1,040.98, AND (3) THE ESTIMATED CITY PROPERTY
TAX BILL FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR IF A BALANCED BUDGET
FUNDED AT THE NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE AS CALCULATED UNDER
CHAPTER 26, TAX CODE, IS ADOPTED ($0.383092 PER $100 OF TAXABLE
V …
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MINUTES
1
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland,
Texas, at 10:00 AM, September 15, 2026.
Council Members present:
John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, John
Norman
Council Members absent:
Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd
Staff members present:
City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-
Crump, City Governance Officer/City Secretary Marcia Bentley-
German, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Deputy City
Manager Jose Ortiz
BUDGET & TAX RATE
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Stretcher Burkes called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
1.
10788 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2027, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD AND
APPROPRIATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE
GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES AND UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE
OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS
ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION
(FIRST READING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2026)
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT:
A. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MEDIAN-VALUED HOMESTEAD
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MIDLAND, (1) THE CITY PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR
THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ($0.347999 PER $100 OF TAXABLE VALUE) IS
$945.62, …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance subject to the amendments to the budget reflected in the updated document prepared by the Finance Department; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
4 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
12 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Burkholder. The motion Passed by the following vote:
3 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea
to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole. The motion Passed by the following vote:
4 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · John Norman yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Midland Development Corporation to discuss aerospace and economic agreements
The Board of Directors will consider several economic development agreements and professional services contracts. Items include a master plan for the West Texas Aerospace Corridor and various funding resolutions.
- Economic development agreement with MOTRAN Alliance, Inc.
- Professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the West Texas Aerospace Corridor master plan
- Funding agreement with Permian Strategic Partnership not to exceed $10,000.00 for the 2026 Highway Economics Report
- Payment of $200,000.00 to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin for an incubator and makerspace grant
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Midland City Hall - Council Chamber, Midland
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YW MIDLAND
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 504 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
In accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, notice is hereby given to the public
that the Board of Directors of the Midland Development Corporation will meet in regular session, open to
the public, in City Hall Council Chambers, 300 North Loraine Street, Midland, Texas, at 10:00 a.m. on
September 14, 2026. A quorum of the Board of Directors of the Midland Development Corporation intends
to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
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Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
3300 Thomas Ave, Midland
Fri Sep 11, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
1310 North Farm to Market 1788, Midland
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
P&Z to hold public hearings on three zone changes and a preliminary plat
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will consider multiple plat approvals, three zone change requests, and several preliminary plats. Public hearings are scheduled for zone changes on North Calhoun Street, West Wall Street, and Todd Drive, plus a preliminary plat for Vista Del Pueblo. The consent agenda includes final plats for several subdivisions.
- Zone change from MF-22 to SF-3 at North Calhoun Street and Willeys Avenue
- Zone change from PD to LR at West Wall Street and South M Street
- Zone change from AE to CE on Todd Drive (20 acres)
- Preliminary plat for Vista Del Pueblo, Section 4 (20.52 acres)
- Final plats for West 191 Industrial Park, Palermo Crest, Southern Addition, The Vineyard, Mockingbird Ridge, Highland Park, Haley Heights, Original Town
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✓ Decided: Midland P&Z approves 11 plats and 3 zone changes, all on 6-0 votes
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission approved a consent agenda of 10 items covering the August 17, 2026 minutes, nine final plats, and a review of restrictive covenants for Grassland Estates West. In public hearings, the commission approved three zone changes and a preliminary plat for Vista Del Pueblo, Section 4, with no members of the public speaking on any item. The commission also approved a reinstatement of the Grasslands Estates West, Section 12 preliminary plat and three preliminary plats in the extraterritorial jurisdiction; a Green Hill Terrace, Section 21 preliminary plat was withdrawn by the applicant. Every recorded vote was 6-0, with three members absent.
- Approved consent agenda including August 17, 2026 minutes and nine final plats (6-0)
- Approved zone change from MF-22 to SF-3 at North Calhoun Street and Willeys Avenue (6-0)
- Approved zone change from PD to LR at West Wall Street and South M Street (6-0)
- Approved zone change from AE to CE on 20-acre tract on Todd Drive (6-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Vista Del Pueblo, Section 4 (6-0)
- Approved reinstatement of amended Preliminary Plat of Grasslands Estates West, Section 12 (6-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of ATNI Industrial Park, Section 4 with staff conditions (6-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plats of Perez Addition and Cranfill Addition with staff conditions (6-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING
September 8, 2026 - 3:30 PM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Midland, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine, Midland,
Texas, at or following the time specified, to consider the following:
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
2.
- Motion approving the August 17, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of West 191 Industrial Park, Section 20, being a replat
of Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 1, West Industrial Park, Section 16, City and County of
Midland, Texas. (Generally located on the north side of State Highway 191,
approximately 220 feet west of Holdridge Road.) (DISTRICT: 4) (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
4.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Palermo Crest Addition, Section 3, being a plat of a
0.90-acre tract of land out of Section 1, Block 39, T-2-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, City and
County of Midland, Texas. (Generally located on the east side of South Lamesa
Road, approximately 60 feet so …
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AN
September 8, 2026 - 3:30 PM MID: Boiaegen!
The Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a meeting in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, Midland, Texas, at 3:30 PM, September 8, 2026.
Members present: Dara Richardson, Joshua Sparks, Brandon Ofield, Brennan Berry,
Lucy Sisniega, J. Brian Martin
Members absent: Joshua Garza, Aaron Hunter, BreAnna LaFoy
Staff members present: — Landon Ochoa, Beatriz Quezada, Angelina Bettanini, Lori Elliot,
Madelim Jaquez, Alexis Martinez, Par Sung
OPENING ITEMS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
The motion passed with the following vote:
AYE: Dara Richardson, Joshua Sparks, Brandon Ofield, Brennan Berry, Lucy Sisniega, J.
Brian Martin
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Joshua Garza, Aaron Hunter, BreAnna LaFoy
2. - Motion approving the August 17, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3. - Motion approving a Final Plat of West 191 Industrial Park, Section 20, being a replat
of Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 1, West Industrial Park, Section 16, City and County of
Midland, Texas. (Generally located on the north side of State Highway 191,
approximately 220 feet west of Holdridge Road.) (DISTRICT: 4) (DEVE …
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
[context] (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.) CONSENT AGENDA The motion passed with the following vote:
6 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
[context] The motion passed with the following vote:
24 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
[context] (Generally located on the north side of West State Highway 158, approximately 11 feet west of Brandy Hill Road.) (DISTRICT: 4) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE) The motion…
6 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
[context] (Generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of South County Road 1255 and West County Road 116.) (EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE…
6 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
[context] (Generally located south of East County Road 45, approximately 505 feet east of North County Road 1142) (EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)…
6 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
[context] (Generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West County Road 52 and North County Road 1255) (EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND…
6 yea · 3 absent
Dara Richardson yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Brennan Berry yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Joshua Garza absent · Aaron Hunter absent · Chaif absent
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Midland City Council to hold public hearings on 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
The Midland City Council will discuss and consider a wide-ranging agenda, including public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, tax rates, debt service components, and oil and gas well permits for Permian Deep Rock Oil Co. and Petroplex Energy Inc. The council will also review contracts for a splashpad feature at Dennis the Menace Park, utility extensions, wayfinding signs, and a zoning change from multiple-family dwelling to a planned development district at Arlington Road and Deauville Boulevard.
- Resolution purchasing a mobile command substation from Sewell Family of Companies, Inc. for $119,695.75
- Resolution purchasing and installing a splashpad feature at Dennis the Menace Park from Vortex USA, Inc. for $315,538.25 plus $35,000.00 for project expenses
- Resolution awarding a contract for the Utility Extension Program 07 to Edgardo Madrid & Associates, LLC for up to $2,000,000.00
- Resolution awarding a contract for the Wayfinding Signs – Phase 1 Project to SSC Signs & Lighting, LLC for $713,805.34
- Public hearing and ordinance adoption for the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate components
budgettaxeszoningcontractsoil-and-gaspublic-hearingparks
✓ Decided: Midland council advances 2026-27 budget with firefighter pay changes
Midland City Council approved the first reading of the 2026-2027 budget, amended to set a starting firefighter salary of $75,000 by eliminating the first four steps of the firefighter pay plan effective April 1, 2027, and to raise Fire Department driver certification pay to $1,000 per month effective April 1, 2027. Council also approved the debt service and maintenance-and-operations components of the 2026-2027 tax rate and set the tax rate, with a proposed rate of $0.383092 per $100 of taxable value versus the current $0.347999. Council approved a $2,000,000 utility extension contract, a $713,805.34 wayfinding sign contract, a $315,538.25 splashpad at Dennis the Menace Park, and a $3,000,000 interlocal agreement with Midland County for Sinclair Avenue work. Two oil and gas well permit items were public hearings only, with no action taken.
- Approved first reading of 2026-2027 budget with amendments: $75,000 starting firefighter salary and $1,000/month driver certification pay, both effective April 1, 2027 (6-0)
- Approved debt service component of the 2026-2027 tax rate (6-0)
- Approved maintenance and operations component of the 2026-2027 tax rate (6-0)
- Approved the 2026-2027 tax rate ordinance (6-0)
- Approved $2,000,000 contract for Utility Extension Program 07 to Edgardo Madrid & Associates, LLC (6-0)
- Approved $713,805.34 wayfinding signs Phase 1 contract to SSC Signs & Lighting, LLC, plus $5,000 contingencies (6-0)
- Approved $315,538.25 splashpad at Dennis the Menace Park with Vortex USA, Inc., plus $35,000 project expenses (6-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Midland County for Sinclair Avenue construction; county to pay City $3,000,000 (6-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 2026 - 10:00 AM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall FINAL AGENDA
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Invocation — Father Bala Anthony Govindu, St. Stephen's Catholic Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
3.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
3.a REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 25, 2026
4.
2026-115 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE
COMMAND SUBSTATION FROM SEWELL FAMILY OF COMPANIES, INC.
THROUGH BUYBOARD FOR A TOTAL COST OF $119,695.75; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE
SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
5.
2026-116 - RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH VORTEX USA, INC.,
THROUGH BUYBOARD, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW
SPLASHPAD FEATURE AT DENNIS THE MENACE PARK AT A COST OF
$315,538.25; APPROVING $35,000.00 FOR PROJECT-RELATED EXPENSES;
APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2)
(GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR
INFRASTRUCTURE)
6.
2026-117 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE UTILITY
EXTENSION PROGRAM 07 TO EDGARDO MADRID & ASSOCIATES, LLC OF
MIDLAND, TEXAS, AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: ALL) (GENERAL …
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MINUTES
1
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 2026 - 10:00 AM
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland,
Texas, at 10:00 AM, September 8, 2026.
Council Members present: Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs,
Jack Ladd, John Norman
Council Members absent:
John Burkholder
Staff members present: City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-
Crump, City Governance Officer/City Secretary Marcia Bentley-
German, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Deputy City
Manager Jose Ortiz
OPENING ITEMS
Mayor Blong called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
1.
Invocation — Father Bala Anthony Govindu, St. Stephen's Catholic Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
Robin Poole moved to Approve Consent Agenda items 3–18, excluding items 4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14,
16 & 17; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: John Burkholder
3.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
3.a REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 25, 2026
4.
2026-115 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE
COMMAND SUBSTATION FROM SEWELL FAMILY OF COMPANIES, INC.
THROUGH BUYBOARD FOR A TOTAL COST OF $119,695.75; AND
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE
SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
D …
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea · 1 abstain
Amy Stretcher-Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder abstain
to Approve Consent Agenda items 3–18, excluding items 4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16 & 17; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes. The motion Passed by the following vote:
6 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs. The motion Passed by the following vote:
18 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
48 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes. The motion Passed by the following vote:
11 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
ordinance and also report back to council with a three-year plan of stabilizing our Fire Department salary adjustments; seconded by Jack Ladd. The motion Passed by the following vote:
6 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd. The motion Passed by the following vote:
11 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole. The motion Passed by the following vote:
6 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
[context] Bush Convention Center Advisory Board - Dillon Custer Citizens Development and Hotel/Motel Advisory Board - Roy Geer Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District Board - Daniel Garcia and Lindsey…
6 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
[context] The motion Passed by the following vote:
47 yea
Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
Sat Aug 29, 2026 · 14:15
City Council
2000 Beal Pkwy, Midland
Sat Aug 29, 2026 · 09:00
City Council
901 Veterans Airpark Ln., Midland
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Wall Street, Midland
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00
City Council
Council to award $11.4M runway rehab contract and vote on Atmos rate settlement
The Midland City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $11.43 million contract for the MAF Runway 16R/34L rehabilitation project, a $196,979.40 vehicle purchase, and an emergency pump station repair. The council will also hold second readings on several zoning and annexation ordinances, and vote on a negotiated rate settlement with Atmos Energy.
- Award $11,431,442.64 contract to Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving for MAF Runway 16R/34L rehabilitation, plus $2,286,288.36 in contingencies
- Approve $196,979.40 purchase of various vehicles for General Services
- Ratify $136,579.27 emergency repair at T-Bar Pump Station by Advanced Water Well Technologies
- Approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding 2026 rate review filing
- Second reading to rezone tract near Solomon Lane and Acorn Lane from AE to SF-1
airportszoningbudgetutilitiesinfrastructurepublic-safetyfinance
✓ Decided: Midland council awards $11.4M runway rehab contract, approves Atmos rate settlement
Midland City Council approved a contract with Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving Contractors, Inc. for the MAF Runway 16R/34L Rehabilitation Project at a total cost of $11,431,442.64, plus $2,286,288.36 for contingencies. Council also approved an ordinance adopting a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division, regarding its 2026 Rate Review Mechanism filing. Several zoning and land-use items passed, including annexation and initial zoning of a 4.09-acre tract on West State Highway 158, a special exception for reduced setbacks at Sinclair Avenue and North N Street, and rezoning in North Estates. A presentation on the 2025 Racial Profiling Analysis was received with no action taken.
- Approved consent agenda items 5-7 and 9 (7-0), excluding items 3, 4, 8, 10, 11
- Approved minutes of August 11 and August 12, 2026 regular sessions (7-0)
- Approved engagement letter with Forvis Mazars, LLP for FY2026 audit services (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Commemorative Air Force, Inc. for 2026 Airsho at Midland International Air & Space Port (7-0)
- Awarded MAF Runway 16R/34L rehabilitation contract to Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving Contractors, Inc. for $11,431,442.64, plus $2,286,288.36 contingencies (7-0)
- Approved 2026 Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan annual progress report (7-0)
- Authorized grant agreement with Texas Space Commission for Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund Grant No. SEARF 25-0227-G (7-0)
- Approved annexation of 4.09-acre tract on West State Highway 158 and initial zoning as LR and RR districts (7-0)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2026 - 10:00 AM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall FINAL AGENDA
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location.
The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Invocation - Father Bala Anthony Govindu, St. Stephen's Catholic Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
3.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
3.a REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 11, 2026.
3.b REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 12, 2026.
4.
069-2026 - MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENGAGEMENT
LETTER WITH FORVIS MAZARS, LLP, FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (DISTRICT: NONE)
(FINANCE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
5.
2026-110 - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, REGARDING INVESTMENTS OF PUBLIC
FUNDS; ADDING PAULINA FUENTES, INTERIM TREASURY MANAGER, AS AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND ON THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL, TEXPOOL/TEXPOOL PRIME; AND
CHRISTY WEAKLAND, PAULINA FUENTES, AND GERRY ADKINS SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND (DISTRICT:
NONE) (FINANCE) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL
MANAGEMENT)
6.
2026-111 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS
VEHICLES FOR THE GENERAL S …
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MINUTES
1
AUGUST 25, 2026
CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2026 - 10:00 AM
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland,
Texas, at 10:00 AM, August 25, 2026.
Council Members present:
John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori
Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack Ladd, John Norman
Council Members absent: None
Staff members present: City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney Nicholas Toulet-
Crump, City Governance Officer/City Secretary Marcia Bentley-
German, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Deputy City
Manager Jose Ortiz
OPENING ITEMS
Mayor Lori Blong called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
1.
Invocation - Father Bala Anthony Govindu, St. Stephen's Catholic Church
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
John Burkholder moved to Approve Consent Agenda items 3 - 11, excluding items 3, 4, 8, 10 &
11; seconded by John Norman.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack
Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3.
MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
Robin Campbell (Citizen) provided comments relative to minutes.
Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole.
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: John Burkholder, Amy Stretcher Burkes, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Brian Stubbs, Jack
Ladd, John Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
MINUTES
2
AUGUST 2 …
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to Approve Consent Agenda items 3 - 11, excluding items 3, 4, 8, 10 & 11; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Burkholder. The motion Passed by the following vote:
28 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs. MINUTES 3 AUGUST 25, 2026 The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by John Norman. The motion Passed by the following vote:
14 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes. The motion Passed by the following vote:
14 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea · John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
John Burkholder yea · Amy Stretcher-Burkes yea · Robin Poole yea · Lori Blong yea · Brian Stubbs yea · Jack Ladd yea · John Norman yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 12:30
City Council
105 North Main Street, Midland
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 15:30
Planning and Zoning Commission
P&Z to vote on 14 plats, including Entrada Business Park expansion
The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving multiple final and preliminary plats, including a reinstatement of the 152.788-acre Entrada Business Park Section 4 and a new 41.531-acre Section 6, both near South FM 1788 and West Interstate 20. Other items include final plats for residential subdivisions and preliminary plats for new sections, some with staff-recommended conditions. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes and several final plats, while public hearings are scheduled for the miscellaneous items.
- Reinstatement of Preliminary Plat for Entrada Business Park Addition, Section 4 (152.788 acres, near South FM 1788 and West Interstate 20)
- Final Plat for Entrada Business Park Addition, Section 6 (41.531 acres, same area)
- Final Plat for Plainsview Estates, Section 2 (replat of Lot 5, Block 1, east side of Todd Road)
- Preliminary Plat for Redneck Retreat, Section 9 (10.17 acres, north of East County Road 140)
- Preliminary Plat for Stonebridge Addition, Section 5 (90.43 acres, northwest corner of North Fairgrounds Road and Loop 250 North)
planningzoningplat-approvalsubdivisionbusiness-parkpublic-hearing
✓ Decided: P&Z approves 9 plats, reinstates 2 preliminary plats
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved all consent agenda items except item #6, which was pulled by staff with no action taken. Public hearings resulted in unanimous approval of two reinstated preliminary plats, one final plat, and five preliminary plats, all with staff-recommended conditions where noted. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved consent agenda excluding item #6 (unanimous)
- Approved reinstatement of Preliminary Plat of Entrada Business Park Addition, Section 4 (unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat of Entrada Business Park Addition, Section 6 (unanimous)
- Approved reinstatement of Preliminary Plat of Stonebridge Addition, Section 5 (unanimous)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Redneck Retreat, Section 9 with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Southern Addition, Section 37 with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Southwest Estates, Section 2 with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Johnson & Moran Addition, Section 10 with conditions (unanimous)
Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
📄 From the agenda
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
AGENDA FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING
August 17, 2026 - 3:30 PM
300 North Loraine
Midland, Texas
Council Chamber - City Hall
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held by the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of Midland, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine, Midland,
Texas, at or following the time specified, to consider the following:
OPENING ITEMS
1.
Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
2.
- Motion approving the August 3, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Plainsview Estates, Section 2, being a replat of Lot
5, Block 1, Plainsview Estates, City and County of Midland, Texas. (Generally located
on the east side of Todd Road, approximately 1,070 feet north of East County Road
77.) (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND
PLACE)
4.
- Motion approving a Final Plat of Meissner Addition, Section 2, being a 4.0594-acre
tract of land out of Section 36, Block 39, T-1-S, T&P RR. Co. Survey, in part, and a
0.5312-acre tract of land out of Section 25, Block 39, T-1-S, T&P RR. Co. Survey City
and County of Midland, Texas (Generally located on the northeast …
📄 From the minutes
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CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS
MINUTES FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION QT FUHPEAGs-
MEETING
August 17, 2026 - 3:30 PM MID: AND
The Planning and Zoning Commission convened in a meeting in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, Midland, Texas, at 3:30 PM, August 17, 2026.
Members present: Dara Richardson, Brandon Ofield, Joshua Sparks, Brennan Berry
Joshua Garza, Lucy Sisniega, J. Brian Martin, Aaron Hunter, and
BreAnna LaFoy
Members absent: None
Staff members present: Landon Ochoa, Beatriz Quezada, Lori Elliott
OPENING ITEMS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Receive comments from members of the public who desire to address the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding items on the present agenda for which public hearings will not be held.
(Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
CONSENT AGENDA
Brandon Ofield moved to approve the consent agenda, excluding item # 6; seconded by J. Brian
Martin
The motion Passed by the following vote:
AYE: Dara Richardson, Brandon Ofield, Joshua Sparks, Brennan Berry, Joshua Garza, Lucy
Sisniega, J. Brian Martin
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. - Motion approving the August 3, 2026, P&Z meeting minutes. (DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES) ()
3. - Motion approving a Final Plat of Plainsview Estates, Section 2, being a replat of Lot
5, Block 1, Plainsview Estates, City and County of Midland, Texas. (Generally located
on the east side of Todd Road, approximately 1,070 feet north of East County Road
77.) (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERV …
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the consent agenda, excluding item # 6; seconded by J. Brian Martin The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
to Approve; seconded by Joshua Garza. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
to Approve; seconded by Brandon Ofield. The motion Passed by the following vote:
14 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea · Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
to Approve; seconded by J. Brian Martin . The.motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
to Approve; seconded by Dara Richardson. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
to Approve; seconded by Lucy Sisniega. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
to Approve; seconded by Brennan Berry. The motion Passed by the following vote:
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
CONSENT AGENDA
7 yea
Dara Richardson yea · Brandon Ofield yea · Joshua Sparks yea · Brennan Berry yea · Joshua Garza yea · Lucy Sisniega yea · J. Brian Martin yea
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $75.5M | FLATLAND ENERGY SERVICES LLC Department of the Interior · NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 HDD |
| $1.2M | TEXAS PIPELINE SERVICES LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · GARLAND / GRAND PRAIRIE FACILITY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |
| $512,958 | FIRST SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of Defense · REPLACE 300 TON TRANE CHILLER, HEAT TRACE, AND CHILLED WATER PUMP. CHI |
| $199,502 | BENJAMIN MILLER Department of Homeland Security · CGC CHARLES DAVID JR UNDERWATER SIDE SCAN |
| $197,845 | RANDY ASHTON LLC Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL |
| $179,500 | SKYYGUARD CORP Department of the Interior · THE SUPPLY AND PURCHASE OF METAL ROOFING MATERIAL FOR THE RUBY LAKE NA |
| $159,075 | RANDY ASHTON LLC Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL |
| $156,097 | RANDY ASHTON LLC Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL |
| $152,950 | TEXAS PIPELINE SERVICES LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES |
| $151,820 | RANDY ASHTON LLC Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL |
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🌐 County-level context (Midland County)
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Net migration+1,810 people (-$77.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Fire": 9, "Hurricane": 3, "Severe Storm": 2, "Biological": · last Fri Feb 19, 2021)
Traffic fatalities18 (8 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments6,096 (100,915 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,868/mo (830 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy25.6% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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1,317
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$354.4M
Spending$317.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$494.8M
Debt-to-revenue1.40×
Debt-load index58 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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