Odessa public meetings in 2024

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and hold a public comment period. The committee is scheduled to discuss spay/neuter vouchers and a low-cost spay/neuter clinic.

• Discussion of spay/neuter vouchers
• Discussion of low-cost spay/neuter clinic

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled due to network issues. No business will be conducted; the meeting will be rescheduled with advance notice. Meetings resume as scheduled in 2025.

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will consider a resolution approving compliance and first annual incentive payment for Liberty Oilfield Services, LLC, and a separate addendum to the performance agreement. The board will also discuss a resolution supporting future TxDOT projects. Routine items include contractor reports, committee reports, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution to approve compliance and first annual incentive payment for Liberty Oilfield Services, LLC (item 9)
• Resolution supporting future TxDOT projects (item 10)
• Resolution approving addendum to Performance Agreement with Liberty Oilfield Services, LLC (item 11)
• Presentation to outgoing Board Member Melanie Hollmann (item 4)
• Consider minutes of November 12, 2024 (item 5)

The Odessa Development Corporation approved three resolutions, including a $15 million commitment for future TxDOT infrastructure projects and a $7.5 million allocation. It also approved compliance and incentive payments for Liberty Oilfield Services and an addendum to their performance agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-25: Liberty Oilfield Services compliance and first annual incentive payment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-26: Support future TxDOT projects, committing $15 million and allocating $7.5 million (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-27: Liberty Oilfield Services Performance Agreement addendum (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Odessa City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda including two zone changes, regular agenda items such as a $5.5M water/wastewater contract and a $525,553 fire truck purchase, public hearings for residential zone changes, resolutions for land donation and police donations, and executive sessions for security and litigation.

• Bid award to Edgardo Madrid & Associates for water/wastewater job order contract up to $5,539,691.48
• Purchase of one Type 3 fire truck for $525,553
• Zone change request by LCA for 4.78 acres from FD to LC (second/final approval)
• Public hearing for zone change by Ngoc Tran from SF-3 to MF-1 (first approval)
• Accept land donation from P-Bar Parks Bell Ranch for sports complex

The Odessa City Council unanimously approved a $5.54 million annual job order contract for water and wastewater work, two zone changes for housing and commercial development, and a $175,000 settlement in a lawsuit. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved $5,539,691.48 annual water/wastewater contract to Edgardo Madrid & Associates (7-0)
• Approved zone change from FD to LC for 4.78 acres (Ordinance 2024-49) (7-0)
• Approved zone change from PD-LI-DR to PD-LI for industrial lots (Ordinance 2024-50) (7-0)
• Approved zone change from SF-3 to MF-1 for 0.32 acres with site plan condition (7-0)
• Approved zone change from FD to SF-2 for 12.95 acres for housing (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 settlement to Aaron Smith (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 Oxy donation and $5,000 Hindu Association donation for police (7-0)
• Approved renewal of public entity liability insurance with $14,000 terrorist coverage (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure projects, water billing, and city code amendments. The body will also receive updates regarding the Odessa Development Corporation.

• Proposed award of RFQ for Water Distribution System Improvements to Parkhill for $373,500.00 to replace 8,500 linear feet of pipe on County Road West
• Discussion on amending Section 8-1-6 of the city code regarding restricted use of public restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms based on sex
• Update on an alleged Texas Open Meetings Act violation involving the Odessa Development Corporation
• Discussion regarding a moratorium on new construction
• Review of the annual Code of Conduct and establishment of board and committee duties for the Mayor and Council

The Odessa City Council held a work session with no formal votes on substantive policy changes. They tabled the annual Code of Conduct review, discussed a proposed amendment to the public restroom ordinance (which would remove private right of action and limit to city buildings), and heard updates on the ODC project and water issues. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Tabled annual Code of Conduct review (7-0)
• Established board and committee duties for Mayor and Council (7-0)
• Removed from table to discuss work session dates/times (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider consent items including final plats for two ECISD school properties (37.83 acres for a CTE school and 42.86 acres for a middle school) and hold public hearings on a zoning amendment to allow restaurants in a planned retail development and a replat of a 2.9-acre tract.

• Final plat for ECISD CTE school on 37.83 acres near E. Murphy Street and Market Ave. (Case 2024-61-P)
• Final plat for ECISD middle school on 42.86 acres in extraterritorial jurisdiction near S. Tripp Ave. and W. Hutson Rd. (Case 2024-62-P(ETJ))
• Public hearing to amend PD-R to allow restaurants with no alcohol sales in Building C at Loop 338 and East Ridge Rd. (Case 2024-16-Z)
• Public hearing for replat of Blair's Addition, a 2.9-acre tract on Parks Legado Road (Case 2024-101-P)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• No items – meeting cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the employee and retiree health insurance program for 2025. The body will also consider lease amendments for two archery organizations to allow independent range access. Additionally, the council will receive updates from the Finance, Solid Waste, Development Services, and Utilities departments.

• Proposed health insurance plan changes for 2025, including rate adjustments for 28 pre-65 retirees
• Proposed lease amendment for Permian Basin Archery Association at 2985 S. Dixie Blvd
• Proposed lease amendment for West Texas 4H and Junior Olympic Archery Development Club regarding a 64.43 acre tract
• Departmental updates from Finance, Solid Waste, Development Services, and Utilities

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of 22 replacement vehicles for the Solid Waste and Streets divisions and the appointment of an Interim City Manager. The body will also hold public hearings on two commercial zone changes and consider several personnel and contract disputes.

• Purchase of 11 Solid Waste Division vehicles for $3,681,364.90
• Purchase of 11 Streets Division vehicles for $2,118,015
• Purchase of 35 sets of bunker gear for Odessa Fire Rescue for $127,750
• Public hearing for zone change to Light Commercial on 4.78-acre tract (Leeco Energy & Investments, Inc.)
• Public hearing for zone change to Planned Development-Light Industrial (SJL Partners)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and review several preliminary plats and replats. These items include proposals for residential and industrial developments across various city districts.

• Case 2024-14-Z: Request to rezone 0.3214 acres near N Lauderdale Ave. and W. 6th St. from SF-3 to MF-1 for a three-unit building
• Case 2024-15-Z: Request to rezone 12.95 acres on the south side of Eastridge Road from FD to SF-2 for residential development
• Case 2024-95-P: Proposed preliminary plat for V&O I-20 Development Addition on a 16.88-acre tract
• Case 2024-96-P: Proposed preliminary plat for One-Way Addition on a 28.32-acre tract in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
• Case 2024-99-P: Replat of Asco Addition at the intersection of Kermit Highway and Ward Street

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The Midland/Odessa Urban Transit District Board will hold a regular meeting to review and approve previous months' minutes and financials, hear updates on Hancock Advertising and the General Manager's report, then convene executive session for legal, real property, and personnel discussions.

• Review and approval of previous months' minutes
• Review and approval of previous months' financials
• Hancock Advertising update
• General Manager report
• Executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will hold a second and final vote on an ordinance to add a policy prohibiting TikTok on city-owned or issued devices, complying with state law. The council will also discuss a potential voucher program for spaying and neutering animals at the city's animal services. Additionally, the council will canvass the returns from the November 5 general election and issue certificates of election to the newly elected mayor and council members.

• Ordinance (second approval) amending Chapter 6 to ban TikTok and other covered applications on city devices
• Discussion of a spay/neuter voucher program for animals at Odessa Animal Services
• Canvass of election returns and declaration of results for the November 5, 2024 General City Election
• Issuance of certificates of election to Mayor-elect Cal Hendrick and council members-elect Eddie Mitchell, Steven P. Thompson, and Raymon Charles 'Craig' Stoker IV

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will consider an audit engagement letter, discuss Nacero's response to a repayment demand, and consider compliance reports and incentive payments for Kaige Equipment and Liberty Oilfield Services. They will also discuss changing the compliance timeline for Border State Industries.

• Consider resolution approving audit engagement letter with Weaver for economic development audit
• Discuss Nacero's response to June 17, 2024 repayment demand
• Consider approval of annual compliance monitoring report and incentive payment for Kaige Equipment, LLC
• Consider resolution approving addendum to performance agreement with Liberty Oilfield Services, LLC
• Discuss changing compliance reporting timeline for Border State Industries, Inc.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change requests by LCA and a replat for the Bankhead Addition. The body will also discuss several preliminary and final plats for residential and industrial developments.

• Zone change request by LCA from PD-LI-DR to PD-LI on Allen Brown Rd
• Zone change request by LCA from FD to LC for a 4.78-acre tract on E Yukon Rd
• Site plan for a mobile home park at Lots 1-8, Block 2, Bankhead Addition
• Final Plat of Golden View Park Addition (76.69 acres) in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
• Final Plat of Windmill Crossing Addition, 8th Filing (7.43 acres) at Farmstead Lane and Hwy 385

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to alcoholic beverage license enforcement and public building restroom regulations. The body is also considering emergency storm sewer repairs and a policy prohibiting TikTok on city devices.

• Emergency purchase to scope, clean, repair, and/or replace the Storm Sewer System
• Ordinance to update approval and enforcement for alcoholic beverage licenses
• Proposed policy prohibiting TikTok use on city-owned or issued devices
• Amendment to Section 8-1-6 regarding entering restrooms of the opposite sex
• Purchase of a mini excavator for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal projects, including a roadway reconstruction bid and court equipment. The body will also review a Failure to Appear Program contract and Human Resource department restructuring recommendations.

• Bid award for N. Dixie Blvd. Pavement Reconstruction from Walnut Ave. to E. 46th Street for $1,982,104.17
• Use of $140,484.61 in budgeted funds for Municipal Court audio/visual and recording software
• Failure to Appear Program contract
• Task force review and restructuring recommendations for the Human Resource department

Planning & Zoning Commission

The November 7, 2024 meeting of the Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission was cancelled. No items were considered or discussed. A rescheduled date will be announced later.

Ector County-Odessa Joint Airport Zoning Board

The Ector County-Odessa Joint Airport Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on November 7, 2024, to consider the HZ-2024-I Ordinance. The hearing is the only item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on HZ-2024-I Ordinance at 8:30 am in the Ector County Annex Building Commissioners Courtroom

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Ortega Construction, LLC to build a garage with zero-foot front and side yard setbacks and a 19-foot front yard setback for an extended garage, in the SF-3 zoning district at 1601 W 19th St. The board will also approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approve minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing on Case File 2024-19-V: variance for garage/storage at 1601 W 19th St with zero-foot front and side setbacks and 19-foot front setback for extended garage

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to discuss Project Logical Location. The board may enter an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the project.

• Possible action on Project Logical Location
• Executive session regarding real property negotiations for Project Logical Location

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to appropriate $4,057,894.89 to fund unfilled positions across various departments. This request follows the city's needs-based staffing methodology and has been approved by HR, the Budget Manager, and the City Manager.

• Proposed appropriation of $3,965,130.79 from the General Fund for positions including police recruits, firefighters, and engineers
• Proposed appropriation of $92,764.10 from the Water Sewer Fund for a Utilities Field GIS Technician and Utilities Truck Driver
• Funding for 10 Fire Cadets ($676,312.00)
• Funding for 9 Police Recruits across two groups ($822,311.10 total)
• Funding for 10 Firefighter II Medics ($538,323.50)

City Council

The City Council will vote on two zone changes for large tracts, a performance agreement for infrastructure near Yukon Road and Mission Drive, the sale of property at 3215 W. Murphy Street for an inland port, and first readings of ordinances amending restroom use regulations and alcoholic beverage licensing procedures. Other items include dissolving the Tax Incentive Committee, applying for a Texas Water Development Fund loan, and appropriations for staffing.

• Agreement for sale and purchase of property at 3215 W. Murphy Street for an inland port
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 8-1-6 'Entering restroom of opposite sex'
• First reading of ordinance updating alcoholic beverage license approval and enforcement procedures
• Resolution approving performance agreement with DJK, Inc. for infrastructure improvements near Yukon Road and Mission Drive
• Zone change for Leeco Energy on 119.57 acres from Future Development to Special Dwelling District

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposal to adopt the 2024 International Codes and 2020 National Electrical Code, two annexation requests for Headlee Estates (12.83 acres) and Windmill Crossing (11.425 acres), and an update on the sports complex pre-development agreement. No formal action is taken at work sessions; these discussions inform future council decisions.

• Purchase 35 sets of bunker gear for $127,750 for Odessa Fire Rescue
• Proposal to adopt the 2024 International Codes and 2020 National Electrical Code
• Annexation of 12.83-acre tract (Headlee Estates) in Ector County
• Annexation of 11.425-acre tract (Windmill Crossing) in Ector County
• Update on pre-development agreement for sports complex with Sports Med Properties

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will discuss and consider a performance agreement with DJK, Inc. for $7,834,733 in infrastructure improvements on New Road 4 and Mission Boulevard, as well as an MOU with Clean Refineries Inc. for a net-zero emissions hydrocarbon processing facility. The board will also consider a resolution to purchase property at 3215 W. Murphy Street for an inland port and the establishment of an ad hoc Investment Review Committee.

• Performance agreement with DJK, Inc. for $7,834,733 for road, water, and sewer improvements in east Odessa
• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Clean Refineries Inc. for a net-zero emissions hydrocarbon processing facility
• Resolution to approve purchase of property at 3215 W. Murphy Street for use as an inland port
• Establishment of an ad hoc Investment Review Committee
• Executive session to deliberate real property regarding Project Logical Location

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several subdivision plats and replats, all with staff's recommended conditions. Items include a replat in the Estates of Shiloh, Crescent Park 34th Filing, and plats in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Replat of Lot 13, Block 22, Estates of Shiloh, 2nd Filing (northwest corner Castle Oaks Dr and Cobblestone Ln – Council District 2)
• Consent item: Final Plat of Smith Gardendale Estates, two 1-acre tracts south of N. Pecan Ave (ETJ)
• Replat Crescent Park, 34th Filing, at E. 8th St and Grandview Rd (Council District 1)
• Replat of 12.08-acre tract on State Highway 385 north of Sterling Park Rd (Council District 1)
• Preliminary Plat of Aaron Estates on S War Admiral Dr near W Los Angeles St (ETJ)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 16, 2024, has been cancelled.

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will discuss and potentially approve an agreement to purchase a property at 3215 W. Murphy Street for $8.25 million, intended for use as an inland port. They will also consider a performance agreement for road improvements on New Road 4 and Mission Boulevard, and discuss forming an ad hoc Investment Review Committee. All actions require City Council approval.

• Resolution to approve $8,250,000 purchase of 3215 W. Murphy Street for an inland port, with a $1,000,000 escrow deposit
• Performance agreement for New Road 4 and Mission Boulevard improvements
• Discussion on establishing an ad hoc Investment Review Committee
• Purchase requires City Council approval under Texas Local Government Code Section 501.073(a)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several procurement items, including on-call service contracts and a compensation pay study. The body will also review funding options for the Odessa Fire Rescue Retirement Fund.

• Purchase of side loading refuse containers and Toter 96 gallon carts for $425,427
• Issuance of RFPs for on-call Electrical, HVAC/Plumbing, General Contractor, and Landscape Services
• Review of Gallagher’s classification and compensation pay study results
• Discussion of Actuarial Determined Contribution method for Odessa Fire Rescue Retirement Fund
• Executive session to evaluate applicants and salary for Associate Municipal Court Judge

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a design and construction plan contract for a new municipal parking garage at Lee and Third Street to WGI. Public hearings are scheduled for rezoning of two large tracts: 37.83 acres for Ector County ISD to Light Industrial, and 119.57 acres for Leeco Energy to Special Dwelling District. The council will also vote on transferring $126,000 from insurance proceeds to replace equipment at the animal shelter damaged by fire, and approve a lease agreement with Downtown Odessa Inc. for office space at Municipal Plaza.

• Bid award to WGI for design of new municipal parking garage at Lee and Third Street
• Public hearing to rezone 37.83 acres for Ector County ISD from Future Development to Light Industrial
• Public hearing to rezone 119.57 acres for Leeco Energy from Future Development to Special Dwelling District
• Transfer $126,000 from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool for AAON unit replacement at Animal Shelter to police training facility
• Approve lease agreement with Downtown Odessa Inc. for office space at Municipal Plaza

Odessa Development Corporation

The board will discuss amending ODC Bylaws and consider an incentive payment for Kaige Equipment, LLC. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on real property and economic development negotiations regarding Project Logical Location.

• Proposed amendment to ODC Bylaws
• Approval of annual compliance monitoring report and incentive payment for Kaige Equipment, LLC
• Executive session regarding real property and incentives for Project Logical Location
• Reports from Economic Development Department, Current Media Partners, and Black Chamber of Commerce

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment to the City Code's alcoholic beverage regulations, updating approval and enforcement procedures to enhance public safety. The commission will also vote on several plats and replats, including a 119.57-acre preliminary plat for Yukon Ridge and replats for Paradigm Addition, Davis Commercial Sites, and smaller tracts.

• Public hearing on Case 2024-11-Z: text amendment to Chapter 4, Article 4-2 (Alcoholic Beverages) to update approval and enforcement procedures.
• Case 2024-47-P: replat of Paradigm Addition, 2nd Filing (Lots 1-6, Block 1) at Medical Park Dr & Dorado Dr.
• Case 2024-71-P: preliminary plat of Yukon Ridge, 2nd Filing (119.57 acres) at Dawn Ave & E 61st St.
• Case 2024-72-P: replat of Davis Commercial Sites, 4th Filing, including 0.33-acre alley abandonment at Pecos St & Barrett Ave.
• Case 2024-74-P (ETJ): replat of 1-acre tract out of Ocotillo Park, 2nd Filing, at W 11th St & N Clendenen Ave.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Advisory Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss specific facility needs. The agenda includes topics regarding shelter equipment and recent clinic outcomes.

• Play pen cover
• Fencing
• TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
• September clinic results

City Council

The City Council will vote on the final approval of the tax levy for the 2024 tax year and fiscal year 2024-2025. The body will also hold public hearings for two zone change requests to allow for housing and mixed-use development.

• Final approval of tax levy for 2024 tax year and fiscal year 2024-2025
• Public hearing for zone change of 107.18 acres to housing development (LCA)
• Public hearing for zone change of 159.28 acres to mixed use (Los Cuatro Amigos, LLC)
• Purchase of replacement AAON Unit at the Animal Shelter for $282,500
• Bid award for I-20 fire hydrant relocation for $116,200

Ector County-Odessa Joint Airport Zoning Board

The Ector County Airport Advisory Board and Joint Airport Zoning Board will meet jointly to consider setting a date for a public hearing on proposed ordinance HZ-2024-1, discuss board operations and responsibilities, and review height hazard ordinances. The meeting is procedural with three agenda items.

• Set date and time for public hearing on ordinance HZ-2024-1
• Discussion of board operations and responsibilities
• Review of height hazard ordinances

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change requests: one for a 37.83-acre tract for ECISD to Light Industrial, and another for a 119.57-acre tract by Leeco Energy & Investments to Special Dwelling District. The commission also will vote on 10 preliminary plat approvals, including several in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The meeting opens with approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for zone change (2024-09-Z): 37.83 acres north of E Murphy St from FD to LI for ECISD
• Public hearing for zone change (2024-10-Z): 119.57 acres at Dawn Ave & E 61st St from FD to SPD for Leeco Energy & Investments
• Preliminary plat (2024-61-P) for ECISD CTE (37.83 acres) on E Murphy St
• Preliminary plat (2024-63-P) for Isembard Fields (10 acres) west of N Knox Ave in ETJ
• Preliminary plat (2024-65-P) for Siesta Heights Phase 1 (67.7 acres) on W FM 3503 in ETJ

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Allen Hall for a variance to build a carport with a zero-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet in a Two Family-One district. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request (Case 2024-15-V) to allow a carport with 0' front yard setback at 2716 Brentwood Dr.
• Staff recommends approval with conditions: carport not to be enclosed, no other structures within 25' setback, and building permit required.
• Consent item: approval of September 4, 2024 ZBA meeting minutes.

The Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance request by Allen Hall to build a carport with a reduced front yard setback at 2716 Brentwood Dr. The approval was granted with conditions, including attaching the carport to the main residence and maintaining an 8-foot distance from the sidewalk. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.

• Approved variance for carport at 2716 Brentwood Dr. with conditions (6-0)
• Condition: carport attached to main residence, 8 ft from sidewalk
• Approved September 4, 2024 ZBA meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase for fiscal year 2024-2025, with a recommended tax rate of $0.466275 per $100 valuation. They will take first approval of the tax levy, which is lower than last year's rate but raises more maintenance and operations revenue. The council will also give final approval to 3.0% increases in water and sewer rates and a 3.5% increase in solid waste rates, effective October 1, 2024.

• Public hearing on proposed tax increase for FY2024-2025 (rate $0.466275 per $100 valuation)
• First approval of property tax levy at 46.6275 cents per $100 valuation
• Second and final approval of 3.0% water rate increase
• Second and final approval of 3.0% sewer rate increase
• Second and final approval of 3.5% solid waste rate increase

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC)

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet primarily to discuss and authorize the filing of its semi-annual report with the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and recognition of outgoing members. No specific projects or financial items are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes from March 22, 2024 CIAC meeting
• Discuss semi-annual report
• Authorize CIAC Chair to file semi-annual report with Council
• Recognition of outgoing committee members

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will consider minutes from prior meetings, receive updates from economic development contractors and committees, and may recess into closed session to discuss legal matters, real property, and economic development negotiations. No specific action items are listed; the meeting is largely procedural with reports.

• Consider approval of minutes from August 8, 2024 regular meeting and August 1, 8, 20, 29 special meetings
• Reports from Economic Development Department, Current Media Partners, Black Chamber of Commerce, UTPB-America's SBDC, and MOTRAN
• Committee updates on Odessa Partnership, Tax Incentive, Advertising, DOI Grants Design Review Board, and Compliance
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation), 551.072 (real property), and 551.087 (economic development negotiations)

Ector County-Odessa Joint Airport Zoning Board

The Ector County Airport Advisory Board and Joint Airport Zoning Board are meeting to administer oaths of office and discuss the adoption of ordinance HZ-2024-1. The boards will also discuss the operations and responsibilities of Commissioner Don Stringer.

• Setting a date and time for a public hearing on ordinance HZ-2024-1
• Administration of the oath of office to JAZB members
• Discussion of operations and responsibilities of Commissioner Don Stringer

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget and ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in it. They will also vote on first approvals for 3% water rate, 3% sewer rate, and 3.5% solid waste rate increases. Other items include a zone change for 50.25 acres to Light Commercial, purchases of solid waste trucks ($1.1M) and bucket trucks ($380,300 total), and renewal of a Motorola service agreement ($78,041).

• Consider adoption of FY2024-2025 Annual Budget (Item 11)
• Ratify property tax revenue increase (Item 9)
• First approval of 3% water, 3% sewer, 3.5% solid waste rate changes (Items 12-14)
• Zone change request for 50.25 acres from Future Development to Light Commercial (Item 4)
• Purchase of three solid waste trucks for $1.1M and two bucket trucks for $187,300 and $193,000 (Items 6-8)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss awarding a $194,721 bid to Veit National for demolition and asbestos removal of the Police Department parking garage. They will also review proposed employee benefit plan options for 2025 presented by Gallagher Benefits Services. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing the City Manager to write a letter agreeing to Ector County's annexation of a 24.50-acre tract and receive an update on a Memorandum of Understanding with Centurion for a sports complex.

• Discuss awarding police parking garage demolition to Veit National for $194,721 from ARPA funds
• Review proposed employee benefit plan designs for Plan Year 2025 via Gallagher Benefits Services
• Consider giving City Manager authority to agree to annexation of a 24.50-acre tract in Section 39, Block 41, Ector County
• Receive update on Memorandum of Understanding with Centurion for sports complex development

The Odessa City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items: awarding a $194,721 demolition contract to Veit National for the police department parking garage, moving forward with proposed employee benefit plan designs (including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas), authorizing the City Manager to write a letter to Ector County agreeing to annex a 24.50-acre tract, and signing a $100,000 MOU with Centurion for the sports complex. No formal votes were taken; the meeting adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Consensus to award police parking garage demolition to Veit National for $194,721 (ARPA funds)
• Consensus to move forward with proposed benefit plan designs, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Consensus to authorize City Manager to write letter to Ector County agreeing to annex 24.50-acre tract
• Consensus to move forward with $100,000 MOU with Centurion for sports complex

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider consent items including final plats for subdivisions in the ETJ and city, hold public hearings on two requests to rezone large tracts (107.18 acres and 159.28 acres) from Future Development to Planned Development and Mixed Use, and discuss a proposed text amendment to add site plan requirements for on-premises alcohol sales.

• Public hearing for zone change (2024-04-Z) on 107.18 acres near W C R 122 and Paseo La Estancia to Planned Development Housing and Surface Drainage
• Public hearing for zone change (2024-08-Z) on 159.28 acres at San Gabriel Road and West County Road 122 to Mixed Use
• Discussion only: proposed ordinance to require site plan application process for on-premises alcohol consumption establishments (text amendment)
• Final plat approvals for Diamond Berry Addition, Charlemagne Estates Subdivision, and Windmill Crossing 7th Filing
• Replat and preliminary plat items for College Addition, Smith Gardendale Estates, and Medical Center Northeast Addition

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests. One involves a lot width reduction for a new home, and the other concerns a front yard setback for a carport.

• Case 2024-13-V: Request by LaVorick Williams for a 40-foot lot width instead of 50 feet at 1200 Bluebonnet Ave.
• Case 2024-14-V: Request by Johnny McGuire for a 4-foot front yard setback instead of 15 feet for a carport at 703 Lasseter Ave.

The Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variances. One allows a new residence on a 40-foot lot width instead of the required 50 feet at 1200 Bluebonnet Ave. The other allows a carport with a 4-foot front yard setback instead of the required 15 feet at 703 Lasseter Ave. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved variance for 40-ft lot width at 1200 Bluebonnet Ave (5-0)
• Approved variance for 4-ft front setback for carport at 703 Lasseter Ave (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2024 Planning & Zoning minutes (5-0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board meeting is largely procedural, including a call to order, invocation, and citizen comments. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss real property (a project called 'Project Logical Location') and economic development negotiations, followed by possible action in open session. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to deliberate on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value under Section 551.072, referencing 'Project Logical Location'
• Closed session to deliberate on economic development negotiations under Section 551.087
• Board may take action in open session following closed session
• Citizen comments on non-agenda items allowed
• Next ODC board meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm

The Odessa Development Corporation board unanimously approved a motion to place $3 million in escrow for Project Logical Location, contingent on a written bid acceptance and an escrow agreement with Basin Abstract & Title. The funds will not be expended and can only be released with specific written instructions from the board. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session and adjournment.

• Approved placing $3M in escrow for Project Logical Location, subject to bid acceptance and escrow agreement (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss real property (unanimous)
• Reconvened from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District Board will meet to review and vote on several action items, including the approval of the 2025 budget, previous month's minutes and financials, and safety program updates. An information item includes the General Manager's report. The board may also enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Review and approval of 2025 budget
• Approval of previous month's financials
• Approval of safety program updates
• General Manager report
• Executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel discussion

The Midland Odessa Urban Transit District Board unanimously approved the previous month's minutes, financials, the 2025 budget, and updated safety programs. No public comments or recognitions were presented, and no executive session was held.

• Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financials (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved updated safety programs (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and a zone change request for 50.25 acres. The body is also considering several economic development agreements and infrastructure projects for the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Proposed zone change for 50.25 acres to Light Commercial District (ICA, Inc.)
• Amended performance agreement with Walkamin Trading Company, Inc. for $6,500,000
• Demolition of structure at 330 Wabash Avenue for $74,131.00
• Economic development performance agreement with Rental King LLC for $636,000

The Odessa City Council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget, which includes a $2.7 million property tax increase, a 3% water/sewer fee increase, and a 3.5% solid waste fee increase. The council also approved multiple resolutions, including a negotiated Atmos Energy rate increase of $4.3 million, a $74,131 demolition contract for a property at 330 Wabash Avenue, and a $636,000 economic development grant for Rental King LLC. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget with $2.7M property tax increase (7-0)
• Approved Atmos Energy rate increase of $4.3M (7-0)
• Approved $74,131 demolition contract for 330 Wabash Ave (7-0)
• Approved $636,000 grant for Rental King LLC (7-0)
• Approved $80,411.72 pump and motor purchase for Derrington Plant (7-0)
• Approved $206,817 Parkson Corporation services for bar screen rehab (7-0)
• Approved $1M transfer for Water Treatment Plant upgrades (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Comanche Trail Park pond liner replacement (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a claim for roof damage at Images Ink caused by July 4th fireworks. The vendor's insurer has agreed to pay for the replacement. The council will also discuss a potential 263-acre annexation and receive infrastructure updates.

• Insurance claim for Images Ink roof damage at 122 W. 1st Street with a net claim value of $132,306.25
• Proposed annexation of 263 acres in the area of Grandview and Yukon
• Update on city-wide road, water, and sewer infrastructure projects

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will discuss and potentially approve a $636,000 performance agreement with Rental King LLC for a new facility in Ector County. The board will also consider an amended city proposal for FY 2024-2025, the annual budget, and election of officers. Several FY 2024-2025 items, including contractor agreements, the General Development Plan, and insurance, are on the agenda for discussion and possible resolution.

• Economic development agreement with Rental King LLC for $636,000 reimbursement over 5 years; company to invest $2.1 million and create 12 jobs
• Discuss and consider Amended City Proposal to ODC for FY 2024-2025
• FY 2024-2025 ODC Budget resolution
• Election of ODC Board officers: President, Vice President, Assistant Secretary
• FY 2024-2025 contractor agreements and General Development Plan resolutions

The Odessa Development Corporation held a special meeting and unanimously approved an amended City Proposal for FY 2024-2025, which includes changes to legal services and administrative duties. The board also approved an Economic Development Agreement with Rental King LLC for $636,000, contractor agreements, the General Development Plan, and the FY 2024-2025 budget with a line item of $219,370 for City Administrative Services. Officers were elected, and the board agreed to seek pricing for insurance renewal.

• Elected James Kirk as President, Melanie Hollmann as Vice President, David Boutin as Assistant Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved amended City Proposal for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-15: Economic Development Agreement with Rental King LLC for $636,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-16: FY 2024-2025 contractor agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-17: FY 2024-2025 General Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2024R-18: FY 2024-2025 ODC Budget with $219,370 for City Administrative Services (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change 50.25 acres from a Future Development District to a Light Commercial District. The commission will also consider several final plats, a replat, and a preliminary plat for various properties within the city and extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Public hearing for Case 2024-07-Z: Zone change from Future Development to Light Commercial for 50.25 acres on the north side of Mission Blvd
• Case 2024-34-P: Final Plat of Dorado Center, 7th Filing (17.33-acre and 1.99-acre portions) at SH 191 and Mission Blvd
• Case 2024-19-P: Final Plat of Headlee Estates, 1st Filing (12.83-acre tract) at Loop 338 and E 56th St
• Case 2024-38-P: Final Plat of Windmill Crossing Commercial Addition (11.425-acre tract) at SH 385 and Loop 338
• Case 2024-54-P: Preliminary Plat of Charlemagne Estates Subdivision (10-acre tract) on the north side of W 42nd St

The Odessa Planning and Zoning Commission approved all six items on its August 15, 2024 agenda, each by a unanimous 5-0 vote. This included four final plats, one preliminary plat, and one zone change from Future Development to Light Commercial. All approvals were made with staff's recommended conditions.

• Approved Final Plat of Dorado Center, 2nd Filing (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Headlee Estates, 1st Filing, ETJ (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Windmill Crossing Commercial Addition, ETJ (5-0)
• Approved Zone Change from FD to LC for 50.25 acres on Mission Blvd (5-0)
• Approved Replat of Lots 12-15, Block 3, Park Place Addition (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Charlemagne Estates Subdivision, ETJ (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a maximum tax rate of $0.466275 and calling the 2020 General Municipal Election for November 5, 2024. The body will also consider several contracts for water plant improvements and professional services.

• Proposed maximum tax rate of $0.466275 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Purchase of aerator replacement parts for Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant for $90,212
• Budget amendment of $25,900 from General Fund for 2024 4th of July Fandango expenses
• Zone change request by Valocure Holdings, LLC from Future Development to Light Industrial
• Approval of on-call lists for professional engineering, land surveying, and architectural services

The Odessa City Council voted to remove Jeff Russell from the Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) board and appointed Gene Chavez to fill the vacancy. The council also approved a $2.9 million contract for improvements to the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant and set a maximum tax rate of $0.466275 for FY 2024-2025.

• Removed Jeff Russell from ODC board (5-1-1, Hanie nay, Connell abstain)
• Appointed Gene Chavez to ODC board (7-0)
• Approved $2,904,000 contract for Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant improvements (7-0)
• Set maximum tax rate of $0.466275 for FY 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 bodily injury settlement (7-0)
• Approved $348,564.77 bid for Sherwood Park resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $1 million valve assessment and maintenance contract with Hydro Max USA (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including zone change for Valocure Holdings (7-0)

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including moving $626,270 from reserves for vehicle purchases, renewing a Motorola alert system contract for $78,041, and amending zoning rules for alcohol-serving establishments. They will also consider road projects on Yukon and Mission Drive and food truck regulations.

• Move $626,270.40 from cancelled purchase order to capital outlay for replacement vehicle purchases.
• Renew yearly service agreement with Motorola Mach Alert for $78,041.06 for fire rescue paging.
• Discuss amending zoning ordinance to establish a site plan approval process for bars and restaurants that sell alcohol for on-premises consumption.
• Discuss consent to approach Odessa Development Corporation regarding road projects on Yukon and Mission Drive.
• Discuss food truck ordinance regulations.

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will meet to discuss and consider several action items, including authorizing an economic development agreement with Rental King LLC, amending an agreement with Walkamin Trading Company, and approving contractor agreements, the general development plan, and the budget for FY2024-2025. The meeting will also include reports from contractors and committees, and may recess into closed session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Discuss and consider authorizing Economic Development Agreement with Rental King LLC (Resolution)
• Discuss and consider amendment/revision to EDA with Walkamin Trading Company
• Discuss and consider FY2024-2025 contractor agreements
• Remove from table to discuss and consider FY2024-2025 General Development Plan
• Discuss and consider FY2024-2025 ODC Budget

The Odessa Development Corporation approved a $636,000 economic development grant for Rental King LLC to build a new facility in Odessa, despite earlier board approval of $210,000. The board also approved revisions to the Walkamin Trading Company agreement, FY 2024-2025 contractor agreements, the General Development Plan, and the FY 2024-2025 budget. No action was taken on legal counsel engagement or Project Logical Location after executive session.

• Approved $636,000 grant to Rental King LLC (4-1)
• Approved revisions to Walkamin Trading Company EDA (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 contractor agreements (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 General Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 ODC Budget with $30M Capital Infrastructure Grants and $20M Business Incentives (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 11 and July 25, 2024, as amended (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation will hold a workshop to discuss and review multiple FY 24-25 contractor proposals for economic development, including the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Current Media Partners, Black Chamber of Commerce, UTPB-America’s SBDC, and MOTRAN. The board will also review a city administrative support proposal and a general development plan. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Discuss FY 24-25 Economic Development Contractor Proposal from Odessa Chamber of Commerce
• Discuss FY 24-25 Economic Development Marketing Proposal from Current Media Partners
• Discuss FY 24-25 Economic Development Contractor Proposal from Black Chamber of Commerce
• Discuss FY 24-25 Economic Development Contractor Proposal from UTPB-America’s SBDC
• Discuss FY 24-25 Economic Development Contractor Proposal from MOTRAN

The Odessa Development Corporation held a workshop to review FY 2024-25 proposals from economic development contractors, including the Chamber of Commerce, Current Media, Black Chamber, SBDC, and MOTRAN. No formal votes were taken, but the board discussed adding $10,000 to the Chamber contract for downtown facade and infrastructure grant management. The board also reviewed the proposed budget, with total revenues of $12,650,000 and expenditures of $53,088,028, and directed staff to correct a grant amount for Orrex Plastics from $2.5 million to $2.1 million.

• Reviewed FY 24-25 contractor proposals from Chamber, Current Media, Black Chamber, SBDC, MOTRAN (no votes taken)
• Discussed adding $10,000 to Chamber contract for facade/infrastructure grant management
• Directed staff to correct Orrex Plastics grant amount from $2,500,000 to $2,100,000
• Reviewed FY 24-25 budget: revenues $12,650,000, expenditures $53,088,028, ending fund balance $49,147,873
• Moved Black Chamber from promotional to contracted services in budget
• Moved Walkamin Trading Co. and ICA from Business Incentives to Infrastructure Grants
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:45 a.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 55.47-acre subdivision, a final plat for a 17.55-acre subdivision, and a replat in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. A public hearing will be held on a replat of the Paradigm Addition. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and a final plat for a 0.40-acre addition.

• Preliminary plat for Homestead at Parks Bell Ranch – 5th Filing, Phase III & IV (55.47 acres, north of Parks Bell Blvd, Council District 2)
• Final plat for Windmill Crossing Addition, 6th Filing (17.55 acres, south of NE Loop 338, Council District 4)
• Public hearing on replat of Paradigm Addition, 2nd Filing (northwest corner Medical Park Dr & Dorado Dr, Council District 2)
• Replat of 1.5 acres out of Gunsmoke Subdivision (158.8 acres, south of Angel Trail, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
• Final plat for Prinda's Addition (0.40 acres, southeast corner N. Redondo Ave & W. Blair St, ETJ)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved four plats and one preliminary plat with staff conditions, and denied the Paradigm Addition replat. The meeting was held on August 1, 2024, and all votes were unanimous. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 3 and July 18 meetings.

• Approved Final Plat of Prinda's Addition (ETJ) with conditions
• Approved Final Plat of Windmill Crossing Addition, 6th Filing (104 lots) with conditions
• Denied Replat of Paradigm Addition, 2nd Filing
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Homestead at Parks Bell Ranch – 5th Filing (259 lots) with conditions
• Approved Replat of East 1.5 Acres out of Lot 5, Block 5, Gunsmoke Subdivision (ETJ) with conditions
• Approved minutes from July 3 and July 18, 2024 meetings

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District Board will meet to approve previous month’s minutes and financials, review the 2025 Draft Budget, and receive reports on Special Olympics transportation and the General Manager. The board will also enter an executive session to consult with counsel, discuss real property transactions, and consider personnel matters.

• Review and approval of previous month’s minutes and financials
• Review of the 2025 Draft Budget
• Special Olympics Transportation update
• General Manager Report
• Executive session for legal advice, real property, and personnel discussions

The Midland Odessa Urban Transit District board met on July 31, 2024, and approved the previous month's minutes and financials, both unanimously. No public comments or recognitions were presented. The board also received information on the 2025 draft budget, Special Olympics, and the general manager's report, but took no action on these items.

• Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financials (unanimous)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation will discuss a compliance monitoring report for the University of Texas Permian Basin. The board is considering a resolution to approve the third and final annual incentive payment of $700,000.

• Proposed $700,000 final incentive payment to University of Texas Permian Basin
• Review of UTPB compliance for the 2022-2023 reporting period
• Discussion of future ODC Board meetings on August 1 and August 8, 2024

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a public hearing on a zone change from Future Development to Light Industrial for two tracts on West Interstate Industrial Site, consider purchasing three fire trucks using reserve funds, approve the sale of old Fire Station No. 6 for $270,000, accept a $140,000 police department donation, and call the 2024 general municipal election. Consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for zone change from FD to LI on West Interstate Industrial Site (Ordinance first approval)
• Purchase of 2 fire pumpers and 1 ladder truck from reserve funds
• Sale of old Fire Station No. 6 (3414 Brentwood Drive) to Megan and Andrew Prado for $270,000
• Acceptance of $140,000 donation to police department from Bustin for Badges Clay Shoot
• Economic development performance agreement between Odessa Development Corporation and Rental King LLC

The Odessa City Council removed Kris Crow from the Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) board in a 6-1 vote, with Council member Hanie dissenting. The council also tabled a $210,000 economic development performance agreement with Rental King LLC, recommending the company reapply to ODC for a higher qualified amount. Other actions included approving a new grant coordinator position, rejecting bids for communications software, awarding a valve maintenance contract to Hydromax for $817,963, and approving several resolutions and ordinances.

• Removed Kris Crow from ODC board (6-1, Hanie nay)
• Tabled Rental King LLC performance agreement, recommended reapplication
• Approved new grant coordinator position (7-0)
• Rejected bids for communications software platform integration (7-0)
• Awarded valve assessment and maintenance bid to Hydromax for $817,963 (7-0)
• Approved zone change to Light Industrial for Valocure Holdings (7-0)
• Approved $3,878,366 from reserves for fire pumpers and ladder truck (7-0)
• Approved $140,000 donation to Police Department from Bustin for Badges (7-0)

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including awarding a $420,000 automotive tire contract to Forrest Brother, a $181,590 purchase of valves and actuators for the Water Treatment Plant, and a claim from Images Ink for roof damage from July 4th fireworks. The council will also receive a Discover Odessa quarterly report and discuss MOUTD's budget and a fentanyl committee update.

• Awarding automotive tires contract #24-60010-17 to Forrest Brother for $420,000 (12-month contract)
• Discussing claim by Images Ink (122 W. 1st Street) for roof damage from July 4th fireworks
• Purchase of aerator replacement parts for Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant for $90,212
• Purchase of valves and actuators for Water Treatment Plant for $181,590
• Update on fentanyl committee and potential appointments

The Odessa City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed awarding an automotive tire bid to Forrest Brother, a $50,000 increase for MOUTD's budget, a fireworks damage claim from Images Ink, and purchases for water treatment facilities. No decisions were made, but consensus was reached to move forward on the aerator parts and valves/actuators purchases.

• Consensus to move forward on $90,212 aerator replacement parts purchase
• Consensus to move forward on $1,818,590 valves and actuators purchase
• Discussed awarding tire bid to Forrest Brother (no vote)
• Discussed MOUTD budget request of $730,000 (no vote)
• Discussed fireworks damage claim from Images Ink (no vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by LCA to rezone 50.25 acres from Future Development to Light Commercial generally located on the north side of Mission Blvd. The commission also will vote on multiple preliminary plats and replats, including several in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, with staff's recommended conditions.

• Public hearing on Zone Change 2024-07-Z: 50.25 acres from FD to LC, north of Mission Blvd east of Hwy 191 (District 2)
• Preliminary Plat of Diamond Berry Addition, 5.30 acres in Ector County ETJ
• Preliminary Plat of PHX Permian Park 20, 4th Filing, 30.24 acres in Midland County ETJ
• Replat of Saulsbury Industrial, 3rd Filing, at I-20 and Saulsbury Ave (District 1)
• Replat of Wolfe Nursery, 2nd Filing, on Andrews Hwy near Carolyn Dr (District 3)

City Council

The Odessa City Council is meeting jointly with Ector County Commissioners and the Ector County Hospital District Board. They will consider a memorandum of understanding for Fire and EMS compensation from the hospital district, and a letter of intent to update an MOU with the county for emergency services in unincorporated areas. An executive session to consult with the attorney is also scheduled.

• Consider memorandum of understanding with Ector County Hospital District for Fire and EMS compensation
• Consider signing letter of intent with Ector County for updated MOU for emergency services in unincorporated areas
• Executive session to consult with attorney under Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2)
• Joint meeting held at Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Oscar Trevizo to allow a carport at a reduced front-yard setback and zero separation from the main structure at 1418 N Jackson Avenue. The board will also vote on approving minutes from the June 19 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request for carport at 1418 N Jackson Avenue (Lot 11, Block 86, College Lands Addition)
• Variance from Section 14-7-5: allow carport at 3-foot front yard setback (ordinance requires more)
• Variance from Section 14-7-13(b): allow zero-foot separation from main structure
• Consent item: approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Odessa City Council will review the draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and consider allocating $25 million from Pioneer Natural Resources and 2021 certificates of obligation for a city-wide valve and line replacement project. The council will also receive updates from the Inspections Department and the Planning and Zoning Department.

• Review of draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 City of Odessa Budget
• Consider allocating $25,000,000 from Pioneer Natural Resources and certificates of obligation for city-wide valve and line replacement (Resolution)
• Update on Inspections Department
• Update on Planning and Zoning Department and overlay

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will consider authorizing an economic development agreement with Rental King LLC for a new location in Odessa. The board will also review a compliance monitoring report for Select Energy Services, LLC. Additionally, the meeting includes various contractor and committee reports.

• Economic Development Agreement with Rental King LLC
• Compliance Monitoring Report for Select Energy Services, LLC
• Review of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Contractor reports from Economic Development Department and UTPB-America’s SBDC

City Council

The City Council will review several items including economic development agreements and property sales. The agenda also includes the acceptance of a new neighborhood park and software purchases for data security.

• Economic development agreement with Orrex Plastics Company, LLC for $2.1 million
• Agreement between ODC and UTPB for a workforce analytics project costing $398,279 in the first year
• Sale of old Fire Station No. 6 at 3414 Brentwood Drive for $270,000
• Renaming Troy Avenue to Apex Avenue between University Boulevard and 28th Street
• Acceptance of a 3.85-acre neighborhood park in the Desert Ridge Subdivision

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the City Charter regarding council member definitions and term limits. They will also consider a resolution to incorporate Fusus technology into the Police Department's Axon contract at a cost of $90,000. Additionally, upcoming water distribution and valve projects will be reviewed.

• Resolution to amend the Axon contract with a $90,000 cost to incorporate Fusus technology
• Proposed charter amendments regarding council member definitions and term limits
• Ordinance calling for the November 5, 2024, General City Election
• Discussion of upcoming water distribution and valve projects

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a request by Valocure Holdings, LLC to rezone land from Future Development to Light Industrial. The meeting also includes several proposed plats and replats within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.

• Zone change for Valocure Holdings, LLC at West Interstate Industrial Site 4-41 and 2-41 Additions
• Preliminary Plat of Prinda’s Addition (0.40 acres) near N Redondo Avenue and W Blair Street
• Preliminary Plat of Windmill Crossing Commercial Addition (11.425 acres) near State Hwy 385 and Loop 338
• Replat of Chimney Rock 6th Filing near Arroyo Road
• Replat of Ocotillo Park, 10th Filing near W Swan Rd

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The MOUTD Board will review previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The board is also scheduled to approve updates to the Safety Program and a veteran/active military discount. Additionally, there will be a presentation regarding transit grant budgeting.

• Approval of Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Drug & Alcohol Policy updates
• Review of Veteran/Active Military Discount
• Presentation regarding Transit Grant Budgeting
• Review of previous month's financials

City Council

The City Council will discuss issuing a request for qualifications for the Bob Derrington Wastewater Treatment Plant. The session also includes discussions regarding accepting a new park site in Desert Ridge and amending the City Charter.

• RFQ for performance-based contracting at Bob Derrington Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Asbestos removal and demolition of shredder building by Midwest Wrecking Co.
• Acceptance of a 3.85-acre park site in Desert Ridge Subdivision
• Amendments to City Charter regarding council term limits and election dates
• Extension of the t-ball field at Jim Parker Park

City Council

The City Council will review funding requests from outside agencies for the 2024-25 budget. The agenda also includes final approvals for changes to city parking ordinances and the sale of old Fire Station No. 6. Additionally, council members will consider resurfacing the McKinney Park playground.

• $270,000 contract for the sale of old Fire Station No. 6
• $18,000 federal grant application for police bulletproof vests
• Amendments to city parking ordinances regarding undeveloped lots and commercial vehicles
• Resurfacing of the McKinney Park playground
• Renaming Troy Avenue to Apex Avenue

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will consider motions to approve various final and preliminary plats. These items include the Windmill Crossing Basin Addition and the Dorado Center development. Some requests involve properties within city limits and others are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Final Plat for 58.27-acre Windmill Crossing Basin Addition near Rainbow Drive
• Preliminary Plat for Dorado Center at State Highway 191 and Mission Boulevard
• Replat of a 3.09-acre tract in Brownstone Addition on San Antonio St
• Replat of a 1.33-acre tract in Sierra Rica Springs near N Knox Ave
• Replat of a 3.02-acre tract in Gardendale Subdivision at Poppy Dr and Sunflower Ave

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for an additional carport at 143 Conley Place. The proposal seeks to allow the structure to exceed the maximum lot coverage by 18% in a single-family district.

• Variance for carport at 143 Conley Place (Case 2024-11-V)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Board will consider resolutions for economic development agreements with Rental King LLC and Orrex Plastics Company LLC. Members will also discuss appointments to the ODC Compliance Committee and the 2024-2025 budget calendar. Additionally, an MOU with Permian Basin Inland Port, LLC is on the agenda.

• Economic Development Agreement with Rental King LLC for a new location in Odessa
• Economic Development Agreement with Orrex Plastics Company LLC to expand their facility
• MOU with Permian Basin Inland Port, LLC regarding an inland port facility
• Appointments to the ODC Compliance Committee
• 2024-2025 Annual Budget Calendar and Request for Proposals

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds to local agencies. The agenda also includes decisions regarding parking garage design proposals and updates to city parking ordinances. Additionally, the council will consider fund appropriations for fire station equipment and local events.

• Public hearing for allocating $989,193 in community development grant funds
• Rejection of current parking garage design bids to request new proposals
• $40,000 appropriation from the General Fund for 2024 Firecracker Fandango
• $55,000 appropriation for HVAC replacements at Fire Station 5 and Municipal Plaza
• Contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for sewer pipeline replacement

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss police academy recommendations and new on-call service contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on wastewater treatment plant improvements and the sale of Fire Station No. 6. Additionally, the council will review proposed changes to city ordinances and the City Charter.

• Recommendations for the Odessa Police Department training department
• On-call service requests for engineering, architectural, and plumbing services
• Improvements at the Bob Derrington Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Sale of Fire Station No. 6 to Town and Country Drug for $270,000
• Amendments to City Charter regarding council term limits

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for signage variances at Yukon Ridge Commercial and a detached structure request at 828 E 97th Ct. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from March 15, 2024.

• Variance for wall signage at Yukon Ridge Commercial (Case 2024-05-V)
• Variance for freestanding signage at 3700 E Yukon Road (Case 2024-06-V)
• Variance for a detached storage/garage at 828 E 97th Ct (Case 2024-09-V)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider final and preliminary plats for various additions in Odessa and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The agenda also includes a motion regarding the North Faudree Road Dedication.

• Final Plat approval for 23.91-acre Windmill Crossing Addition
• Final Plat approval for 55.20-acre Haciendas El Manantial (ETJ)
• North Faudree Road Dedication, 2nd Filing
• Preliminary Plat for 76.69-acre Golden View Park Addition (ETJ)
• Replat of a 0.96-acre tract in University Acres Subdivision (ETJ)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The commission is reviewing multiple requests for final and preliminary plats. These items include residential and commercial land developments within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Final Plat of Windmill Crossing Addition, 23.91 acres near Rainbow Drive
• Final Plat of Haciendas El Manantial, 55.20 acres in the ETJ
• North Faudree Road Dedication, 4.247-acre portion
• Preliminary Plat for Golden View Park Addition, 76.69 acres in the ETJ
• Replat of University Acres Subdivision, 0.96 acres in the ETJ

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The Midland Odessa Urban Transit District board will meet to approve February meeting minutes and financials, and to review EZ-Rider fare policies. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or other permitted matters. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment and a general manager report.

• Review and approval of February minutes
• Review and approval of February financials
• EZ-Rider fare policies review
• General manager report
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551

City Council

The Odessa City Council will consider several notable items including a memorandum of understanding with The Centurion Foundation for a sports complex, purchase of 25 police trucks, a new landscape ordinance, and a final vote on banning tobacco products within 50 feet of city building entrances. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as appointing an alternate municipal judge and purchasing water meters.

• Consider approving MOU with The Centurion Foundation for lease, financing, and development of a sports complex
• Consider purchase of 24 white and 1 black 2024 F150 police responder 4X4 trucks to replace end-of-life fleet
• Consider amending Article 6-7 to prohibit tobacco products including e-cigarettes within 50 feet of city building entrances (second and final approval)
• Consider awarding Dunaway a bid for a new Landscape Ordinance
• Consider approval of Republic Services Disposal Agreement for disposal services

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the City Charter to change term limits for council members and whether prior service counts. They will also consider purchasing $200,656 in security cameras for seven firehouses and allocating $989,193 in federal CDBG funds. Presentations on the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant will be given by two contractors.

• Discuss purchase of Verkada exterior cameras for Firehouses 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and Central at a cost of $200,656
• Discuss allocation of $888,487 in Program Year 2024 CDBG funds, plus $26,436 in program income and $74,270 in unprogrammed funds
• Presentation by Johnson Controls on initial assessment and recommendations for the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant
• Presentation by Performance Services on their assessment of the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant
• Discuss amending City Charter Section 46(f) to change the period of time a person can serve on the City Council

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will consider declaring Nacero in default of its economic development agreement and directing the attorney to issue a 30-day notice. They will also revisit a tabled resolution for a UTPB workforce analytics partnership and vote on incentive agreements with Rental King LLC, Orrex Plastics, and Sparks Sales & Service. Several compliance committee appointments are on the agenda.

• Potential default by Nacero of Economic Development Agreement; 30-day Notice of Default
• Resolution for Economic Development Agreement with UTPB for SAS analytics workforce model
• Resolution for Economic Development Agreement with Rental King LLC for new Odessa location
• Resolution for Economic Development Agreement with Orrex Plastics Company LLC to expand Odessa facility
• Resolution for Economic Development Agreement with Sparks Sales & Service, LLC for expansion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider multiple plat applications, including final plats, preliminary plats, and replats. Most items are consent items, with a few miscellaneous items. The commission will vote on each item, with staff recommending approval for all.

• Final Plat of Legado Estates, 3rd Filing, 12.00 acres with 1.01-acre right-of-way dedication, near San Machell Dr and Parks Legado Rd
• Final Plat of Homestead at Parks Bell Ranch, 5th Filing – 2nd Phase, 36.84 acres, north of Purple Vitex Rd
• Preliminary Plat of Knox High Performance Addition, 30.91 acres, ETJ, southeast corner of S Knox Ave and W I H 20 SR N
• Road Dedication Plat for Dr. Emmit Headlee Road, Crossbow Road & Bass Pro Drive, 5.391 acres, southeast corner of Dr. Emmitt Headlee Rd and Mission Blvd
• Replat of portion of Lots 1 & 2, Block 13, Ranch Acres, ETJ, near W 23rd St and Stockton Ave

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Cleopatra Anderson. The applicant seeks a variance to allow a mobile home to be located with a one-foot front yard setback instead of the required twenty feet.

• Variance request for 841 Barrett Ave (Davis Heights Addition) involving a mobile home setback

City Council

The Odessa City Council will consider consent and regular agenda items including a revised Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, a $981,471 driving range renovation at Ratliff Ranch, a sister city agreement with Ojinaga, Mexico, and a $150,000 mental health grant for police. Several items involve utility improvements, employee benefits consulting, and tobacco restrictions near city buildings.

• Revised Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (second and final approval)
• Award of bid for Crane Avenue Paving and Utility Improvements from 2nd Street to Pool Road
• Driving range renovation at Ratliff Ranch awarded to Graham Golf LLC for $981,471
• Sister City Agreement between Odessa and Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico
• FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant of $150,000 for officer mental health services

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the projected 2024-2025 water outlook from CRMWD, an extension of the Republic Services disposal agreement, and an emergency design contract for replacing a failing 24-inch sewer line at 3210 West 2nd Street. They will also hear assessments of the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant, discuss purchasing police vehicles and water meters, and consider amending the city charter to limit council service to 12 years.

• Discuss emergency replacement of 1,000 linear feet of 24-inch sewer line at 3210 West 2nd Street; design contract with Carollo Engineers for $375,000
• Presentation on 2024-2025 water outlook from Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD)
• Discuss extension of Republic Services Disposal Agreement
• Discuss purchase of 24 white and 1 black 2024 F150 Police Responder 4X4 trucks
• Discuss amending city charter Section 46(f) to limit council service to 12 years total

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board is attending a tour and lunch at Orrex, 2800 Orrex Ave., on May 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The agenda states no official action will be taken; this is a facility visit only.

• Tour of Orrex facility at 2800 Orrex Ave.
• Lunch with Orrex representatives
• No official action scheduled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving two preliminary plats with staff-recommended conditions. The first is a 58.27-acre plat for Windmill Crossing Esplanade, creating one lot for Betenbough Homes LLC. The second is a 55.20-acre plat for Haciendas El Manantial Addition, creating 50 lots in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, with multiple departmental comments to address.

• Preliminary Plat of Windmill Crossing Esplanade, 58.27 acres, east of Rainbow Dr, north of E 100 St, Council District 4
• Preliminary Plat of Haciendas El Manantial Addition, 55.20 acres, north of W FM 3503, ETJ, Midland County
• Windmill Crossing: one lot for ownership, PD and SPD zoning, drainage report submitted, base flood elevation 2989'
• Haciendas El Manantial: 50 lots, no water/sewer available, flood hazard area, access and road frontage issues noted
• Both approvals subject to condition A: all department comments must be satisfied before recording

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple plat applications, including final plats for Iron Horse Living and Windmill Crossing 4th Filing (84 lots), a replat for Maria Corrales Addition, and preliminary plats for Windmill Crossing Esplanade, Headlee Estates, Haciendas El Manantial, Keeler Re-Plat, and Westgate Acres 7th Filing. All items are recommended for approval with staff conditions.

• Final plat for Windmill Crossing 4th Filing, 17.91 acres, 84 lots, east of Rainbow Dr (Council District 4)
• Final plat for Iron Horse Living, 10 acres, north of W. 42nd St (ETJ)
• Public hearing on replat Maria Corrales Addition, South Alleghaney Ave (Council District 1)
• Preliminary plat for Windmill Crossing Esplanade, 58.27 acres, east of Rainbow Dr (Council District 4)
• Preliminary plats for Headlee Estates (12.03 ac), Haciendas El Manantial (55.20 ac), Keeler Re-Plat, and Westgate Acres 7th Filing (7.80 ac) — all ETJ

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 1, 2024, has been cancelled. Residents may contact the Planning Division at 432-335-3211 with questions.

City Council

The Odessa City Council is meeting on April 23, 2024, to consider a wide range of items, including consent agenda approvals, several ordinances, contracts, and budget transfers. Key decisions include a $250,000 appropriation for Special Olympics Texas, a new YMCA pool operations agreement, and a fire rescue salary study. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and board appointments.

• Appropriate $250,000 from General Fund for Special Olympics Texas
• Approve YMCA pool operations agreement for $595,360
• Consider Odessa Fire Rescue salary study and adjustments
• Purchase ten 2026 Volvo side load Solid Waste trucks and one Mack LR64 automated truck
• Approve $284,140 Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for flashing yellow arrows on Grandview Avenue

City Council

The City Council will discuss a memorandum of understanding for a multi-use indoor sports complex with athletic fields, including a proposed ground lease and bond financing structure. Other items include a presentation on MyGovernmentOnline software, a quarterly report from Discover Odessa, and discussions on a cargo van purchase, a fitness court partnership, Salinas Park lighting, a driving range renovation bid, a tobacco ordinance amendment, a delinquent account write-off, a wastewater plant update, and a paving project bid.

• Discuss MOU for 140,000-sq-ft multi-use indoor sports complex with ground lease and bond financing
• Discuss awarding Ratliff Ranch driving range renovation bid to Grahm Golf LLC
• Discuss amending Article 6-7 to prohibit tobacco use within 50 feet of city building entrances
• Discuss write-off for delinquent Industrial District accounts totaling $6,764.32
• Discuss award of bid for Crane Avenue Paving and Utility Improvements from 2nd Street to Pool Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 1:30pm in City Hall has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. For questions, contact the Planning Division at 432-335-3211.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 8:30am in City Hall has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Contact the Planning Division at 432-335-3211 for questions.

• Meeting cancelled

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will meet to consider an economic development agreement with UTPB for a SAS analytics workforce model, receive a project update on Nacero, and hear reports from contractors and committees. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and economic development negotiations.

• Consider resolution approving Economic Development Agreement with UTPB for SAS analytics workforce model
• Project update and discussion regarding Nacero
• Contractors' reports from Economic Development, Current Media, Black Chamber, UTPB-SBDC, MOTRAN
• Closed session for real property and economic development negotiations
• Citizens comments on non-agenda items

City Council

The Odessa City Council will vote on a new carport overlay zone allowing reduced setbacks in certain residential areas, an ordinance adding fentanyl to prohibited substances, and the sale of old Fire Station No. 6 for $295,000. They will also consider settlement claims of $50K and $85K, a public hearing on the Windmill Crossing improvement district, and several contracts and resolutions.

• Carport Overlay Zone (Ordinance, second/final approval) to allow carports in front of homes in SF-2, SF-3, SF-4 zones
• Sale of old Fire Station No. 6 at 3414 Brentwood Drive to Town & Country Drug for $295,000
• Amend Social Host Accountability Ordinance to add fentanyl as a prohibited substance
• Two bodily injury settlement claims: one for $50K or more, one for $85K or more
• Public hearing on Windmill Crossing Public Improvement District operations plan with $45,000 first-year assessment

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss purchasing 10 Volvo side-load solid waste trucks for $3,336,310 and one Mack LR64 automated solid waste truck for $463,851, both to replace aging fleet vehicles. They will also consider a $336,036 extension of Motorola Solutions' maintenance and support agreement for the PremierOne computer-aided dispatch and records management system, and adding two new cybersecurity positions in the IT department. Other items include a presentation on major event planning, a 10-year contract with Verkada for police department cameras and door controllers, and a salary study for Odessa Fire Rescue.

• Purchase of 10 Volvo side-load solid waste trucks for $3,336,310
• Purchase of 1 Mack LR64 automated solid waste truck for $463,851
• Extension of Motorola PremierOne maintenance agreement for $336,036
• Adding two new cybersecurity positions in IT
• Police department 10-year contract with Verkada for cameras and door controllers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two plat applications: a preliminary plat for a new AutoZone store on E 87th Street and a replat of lots on Kermit Highway. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Preliminary plat for AutoZone Store No. 9384, 0.861 acres, north side of E 87th Street, east of Evans Blvd (District 4)
• Replat of Lots 7 & 8, Block 1, Highland Park Addition, 0.277 acres, south side of Kermit Hwy, east of N Lincoln Ave (District 3)
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a development agreement for buildings and utilities, a new Frazer ambulance purchase for $403,160, and a request for qualifications for a health and wellness benefits consultant. The council will also discuss a new municipal parking garage, a new landscape ordinance, and a potential YMCA pool agreement.

• Discuss purchase of a new Frazer ambulance for $403,160 to replace a totaled unit.
• Discuss approving an RFQ for a consultant for a new municipal parking garage and demolition of the existing garage.
• Discuss approving an RFQ for a consultant to prepare a new Landscape Ordinance.
• Discuss entering a new YMCA pool agreement for operation of city aquatic facilities.
• Discuss approving an RFP for a benefits consultant to restructure health and wellness programs.

City Council

The City Council will consider 23 items including a new Carport Overlay Zone to allow reduced setbacks for carports in single-family residential areas, donating the Odessa College Downtown Park property to the college, and removing city participation in Downtown Odessa, Inc. The consent agenda includes purchases of a fire pumper truck, 40 police vehicle computers, and a sealcoat contract for 22.7 square miles of streets.

• Consider a new Carport Overlay Zone allowing carports closer to front and side property lines in SF-2, SF-3, and SF-4 zoning districts
• Donate the real property where Odessa College Downtown Park is built to Odessa College
• Remove city participation in Downtown Odessa, Inc., returning control of its board to the organization
• Authorize purchase of 40 computers for public safety vehicles from GTS Technology Solutions
• Award bid for 2024 sealcoat covering 22.7 square miles of streets for $2,954,038.36

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC)

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) is meeting to approve minutes from September 2023, introduce a new CIP Coordinator, and discuss ordinance revisions. They will also review and authorize filing the semi-annual report with the City Council. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from September 18, 2023 CIAC meeting
• Introduce new CIP Coordinator Joe Tucker
• Ordinance revision updates
• Discuss semi-annual report
• Authorize CIAC Chair to file semi-annual report with Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four plat applications, including preliminary plats for a 104.28-acre residential subdivision and a 100.41-acre sports complex, plus a road dedication plat. The agenda also includes election of a chair and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Preliminary Plat of Deer Meadows Addition 1st Filing, 104.28 acres, north side of W C R 122
• Road Dedication Plat for Dr. Emmitt Headlee Road, Crossbow Road & Bass Pro Boulevard, 5.391 acres
• Preliminary Plat of Radd Sports Complex 1st Filing, 100.41 acres, east side of N Faudree Road
• Kemper Replat, 2.14 acres, southeast corner of W. Judy Street and N. Sprague Avenue (ETJ)
• Election of Chair for the Planning & Zoning Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, at 8:30am has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. For questions, contact the Planning Division at 432-335-3211.

• Meeting cancelled

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will meet to consider an economic development agreement for downtown infrastructure and façade grants at 413 E. 8th Street with Advanced Wireless Communications, LLC, and to appoint two Tax Incentive Committee members. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, contractor reports, and committee updates, followed by a possible closed session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• Consider Resolution approving Economic Development Agreement for downtown infrastructure and façade grants at 413 E. 8th Street with Advanced Wireless Communications, LLC / Syed Ahmad, Owner
• Appointment of two Tax Incentive Committee members (one ODC board member, one at-large) with voting power
• Plaque presentation to outgoing board member Mikky Navarette
• Contractors' reports from Economic Development, Current Media, Black Chamber of Commerce, UTPB-SBDC, MOTRAN, and financial report
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.087

Downtown Odessa

The Downtown Odessa Board will meet to discuss several operational and governance topics, including the implications of a recent City Council vote, review of two versions of the DOI bylaws (2015 and amended 2019), finances, and a transition committee report covering barriers, advertising materials, passwords, and storage. The board will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and a bank account signature card.

• Discussion of City Council vote implications
• Review of DOI Bylaws (2015 and amended 2019)
• Transition committee report on barriers, banners, ice chests, passwords, and storage
• Bank account signature card
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold public hearings on a new Public Improvement District (Windmill Crossing) and two Specific Use Permits (for an auto service facility and a tavern/bar). The council will also vote on selling the old Fire Station No. 6 at 3414 Brentwood Drive for $350,000, donating a portion of Bates Field Road to Ector County, and donating the Odessa College Downtown Park property to the college. Other items include purchasing 35 Motorola radios for police vehicles ($343,477.75) and replacement vehicles for Fire/EMS ($399,175), and a first-reading vote to ban TikTok on city-owned devices.

• Sale of old Fire Station No. 6 at 3414 Brentwood Drive to Megan and Andrew Prado for $350,000 (first approval).
• Donation of the real property where the Odessa College Downtown Park has been built to Odessa College (first approval).
• Public hearing to consider creating the Windmill Crossing Public Improvement District.
• Purchase of 35 Motorola radios for new Police Department vehicles for $343,477.75.
• Purchase of replacement vehicles for Fire and EMS (one Ford F250 and six Expeditions) for a total of $399,175.

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss and consider several purchasing and contract items. Key items include the purchase of a used fire truck for deployment to a migrant facility in Dilley, Texas, and the substitution of a vendor for surveyor trucks, which would save the city $6,713.50. The council will also discuss purchasing 40 computers for police vehicles and a new storage system for city data, as well as a $2.95 million sealcoating contract for city streets.

• Discuss purchase of a 2004 Pierce Dash Pumper for $100,000 for deployment to Dilley, Texas.
• Discuss substitution of vendor for two surveyor trucks, saving the city $6,713.50.
• Discuss authorizing a $257,654.40 purchase of 40 Panasonic Toughbooks for police vehicles.
• Discuss authorizing a $210,515.20 purchase of a new Dell storage and backup system.
• Discuss award of a $2,954,038.36 bid for sealcoating 803,000 square yards of arterial streets.

Downtown Odessa

The Downtown Odessa board will discuss and plan several 2024 events, including an Easter egg hunt, Firecracker Fandango, and partnered events like First Friday and Tacos and Tequila. They will also review financials from December 2023 through February 2024 and discuss grants for properties at 813 E 8th St, 801 N Grant Ave, 406 N Texas, and 423 N Grant.

• Easter egg hunt scheduled for March 20-21
• Firecracker Fandango 2024 planning: date, times, music, fireworks, volunteers
• Grant discussion for 813 E 8th St
• Partnered events: First Friday (May-July), Low Riders Against Bullying (Aug 24), Tacos and Tequila (Sept 14)
• Old business: 801 N Grant Ave, 406 N Texas Grant, 423 N Grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a proposed Carport Overlay Zone that would allow carports in certain residential districts, and multiple plat approvals for new subdivisions. The agenda includes consent items for final plats, a public hearing for a specific use permit, and miscellaneous preliminary plats.

• Carport Overlay Zone (Case 2024-01-Z) for SF-2, SF-3, SF-4 districts to allow carports closer to property lines
• Final Plat: Windmill Crossing Addition 3rd Filing (9.85 acres, 63 lots, west of Crosstimber St)
• Final Plat: Shiloh Square 6th Filing (9.37 acres, 7 lots, SE corner Lionsgate Access & E 56th St)
• Specific Use Permit (Case 2024-03-SUP) for property on E University Blvd
• Preliminary Plat: Crossroads East 4th Filing (0.61 acres, north of E Ridge Rd)

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The Midland/Odessa Urban Transit District Board is holding a special meeting with an executive (closed) session to consult with the attorney, discuss real property purchase/lease/value, and personnel matters. Any action items from that session will be considered afterward. The rest of the agenda is procedural, with no other substantive public business listed.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney), 551.072 (real property), 551.074 (personnel)
• Possible action on items from executive session
• Public comment via comment cards
• Request for future agenda items

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a 5.5-foot side and 4-foot rear setback at 1100 Golder Ave., and the other to allow a 9-foot front setback at 4612 Orchid Ln. The board will also vote on approving the February 14, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Variance for 5.5-ft side and 4-ft rear setbacks at 1100 Golder Ave. (2F-1 district)
• Variance for 9-ft front setback at 4612 Orchid Ln. (SF-2 district)
• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss recommendations for completing Floyd Gwin Park renovations, which faced issues like improper permits and incomplete work. They will also discuss purchasing 35 Motorola radios for police vehicles at $343,477.75 and seven replacement vehicles for Fire and EMS at $399,175. Other items include donating road portions to Ector and Midland counties and implementing new credit card readers with processing fees.

• Discuss Floyd Gwin Park renovation completion; project cost $8,475,950.44
• Discuss purchase of 35 Motorola radios for PD at $343,477.75
• Discuss purchase of 7 replacement vehicles for Fire/EMS at $399,175
• Discuss ordinance to donate portions of Bates Field Road to Ector County and W.C.R. 171 & S.C.R. 1325 to Midland County
• Discuss new credit card readers with processing fees for city departments

City Council

The Odessa City Council will consider an economic development grant agreement with Bass Pro Outdoor World for a Bass Pro Shops store, offering sales tax rebates. Other major items include performance agreements for industrial park infrastructure totaling $10.9 million, donating Odessa College Downtown Park land, and purchasing 100 firefighter air packs for $607,000.

• Economic Development Performance and Program Grant Agreement with Bass Pro Outdoor World, L.L.C. for sales tax rebates on a Bass Pro Shops store
• Performance agreement for $6,500,000 with Walkamin Trading Company for light industrial park infrastructure near Yukon Road and N Faudree Road
• Performance agreement for $4,405,417.18 with ICA Development, LLC for infrastructure at S.H. 191 and Yukon Road
• Donation of real property where Odessa College Downtown Park has been built to Odessa College
• Purchase of 100 MSA G1-4500psi air packs by Odessa Fire Rescue for $607,000

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change to Light Industrial, two Specific Use Permits, and a final plat, and will consider a replat. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Zone Change 2024-02-Z: FD to LI on Lot 1, Block 1, Carmie Chaffin Moore Subdivision, north of E Murphy St
• Specific Use Permit 2024-01-SUP: 1.18 acres south of E 56th St, east of N Faudree Rd
• Specific Use Permit 2024-02-SUP (ETJ): Lot 1, Block 1, Carmie Chaffin Moore Subdivision
• Final Plat 2023-86-P (ETJ): Eicher Addition, 6.00 acres, southeast corner of E. Marigold St and N. Hollyhock Ave
• Replat 2024-06-P: Lot 44, Block 33, Wedgewood Addition, south of E University Blvd

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will meet to consider economic development agreements (EDAs) with Walkamin Trading Company and ICA Development, along with compliance reports for Apergy/Champion X and West Texas Food Bank. The board will also hear a presentation on UTPB's campus and future plans, and may enter closed session for economic development negotiations.

• Consider EDA with Walkamin Trading Company, Inc. (Resolution)
• Consider EDA with ICA Development, LLC (Resolution)
• Compliance Monitoring Report for Apergy/Champion X by Whitley Penn
• Compliance Monitoring Report for West Texas Food Bank by Whitley Penn
• UTPB Campus and Future Plans Presentation by Dr. Sandra Woodley

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests for homes under construction in the Enclave At Villa Rosa. The requests seek to allow smaller rear yard setbacks than currently required by the City of Odessa Zoning Ordinance.

• Case 2024-01-V: Variance for 8630 Luz Dr. to allow a 2.5-foot rear yard setback instead of 5 feet
• Case 2024-02-V: Variance for 8632 Luz Dr. to allow a 1-foot rear yard setback instead of 5 feet
• Approval of January 03, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Odessa City Council will hold a work session to discuss several potential expenditures, including $607,000 to purchase 100 new air packs for the fire department and a $100,000 donation to the University of Texas Permian Basin for sporting events. The council will also consider donating the property for Odessa College's Downtown Park and rejecting all bids for automotive tires. Other items include a presentation on a transparency and ethics policy and a quarterly report from Discover Odessa.

• Discuss purchase of 100 MSA G1-4500psi air packs for Odessa Fire Rescue at a cost of $607,000.
• Discuss donating $100,000 to the University of Texas Permian Basin for sporting events.
• Discuss donating the real property where Odessa College Downtown Park is built to Odessa College.
• Discuss rejection of all bid proposals for automotive tires and reconsidering options.
• Discuss a $100,000 contract with Edgard Madrid & Associates to cover repairs for 20 water line breaks.

Downtown Odessa

The Downtown Odessa Board will meet to approve minutes, review financials, and discuss several upcoming events including an Easter Egg Hunt and Firecracker Fandango 2024. The board will also consider grants for properties at 801 N Grant Ave, 406 N Texas, and 423 N Grant, and review past events such as First Friday and Parade of Lights.

• Easter Egg Hunt: sponsorships, dates, times
• Firecracker Fandango 2024: date, times, music, fireworks, volunteers
• Grants: 801 N Grant Ave, 406 N Texas, 423 N Grant
• Review of December 2023 financials and January 2024
• 2023 event updates: First Friday, Low Riders Against Bullying, Tacos and Tequila, Treats on the Street, Parade of Lights