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MidlandTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
133,998
Per-capita income
$49,327
Median home value
$298,600
Bachelor's or higher
34%
Typical home value $328,375 +1.8% yr/yr · +16.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
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)
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Mayor 2022-11-08
Lori Blong ✓ 16,017 · Jerry F. Morales 13,904 · Robert Allen Dickson 1,329

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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon May 3, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue May 18, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 10:00

City Council

City Hall Council Chamber, Midland
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

City Council

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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
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.

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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.

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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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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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.

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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.

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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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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.

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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. Videoconference Information Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://usO2web.zoom.us/j/88262543055?pwd=gT3LYp2laBK4bU3PI402wCJZKO1L4c.1 Passcode:430116 Phone one-tap: +13462487799,,88262543055H,,,,*430116# US (Houston) +12532050468,,88262543055H,,,,*430116# US Join via audio: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US Webinar ID: 882 6254 3055 Passcode: 430116 International numbers available: https://usO2web.zoom.us/u/kdE8AMDs2H At such meeting, the Board of Directors may discuss, consider, and take acti …
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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.

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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.

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 …
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🗳️ 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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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🗳️ 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.

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✓ 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.

Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland
📄 From the agenda
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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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📄 From the minutes
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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 …
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🗳️ 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.

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✓ 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.

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 …
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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 …
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🗳️ 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.
$75.5MFLATLAND ENERGY SERVICES LLC
Department of the Interior · NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 HDD
$1.2MTEXAS PIPELINE SERVICES LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · GARLAND / GRAND PRAIRIE FACILITY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
$512,958FIRST SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS, INC.
Department of Defense · REPLACE 300 TON TRANE CHILLER, HEAT TRACE, AND CHILLED WATER PUMP. CHI
$199,502BENJAMIN MILLER
Department of Homeland Security · CGC CHARLES DAVID JR UNDERWATER SIDE SCAN
$197,845RANDY ASHTON LLC
Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
$179,500SKYYGUARD CORP
Department of the Interior · THE SUPPLY AND PURCHASE OF METAL ROOFING MATERIAL FOR THE RUBY LAKE NA
$159,075RANDY ASHTON LLC
Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
$156,097RANDY ASHTON LLC
Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
$152,950TEXAS PIPELINE SERVICES LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
$151,820RANDY ASHTON LLC
Department of Defense · FURNITURE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Midland County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
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

City profile

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46,745
Recorded votes
$354.4M
Annual budget
$494.8M
Debt outstanding
1,317
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

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
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.625
All kids
0.506

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