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Wichita FallsTX averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $176,679 +1.4% yr/yr · +24.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (14)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Tim Short — Mayor
- Austin Cobb — Councilmember
- Jeff Browning — Councilmember
- Mike Battaglino — Councilmember
- Robert Brooks — Councilmember
- Tom Taylor — Councilmember
- Whitney Flack — Councilmember
Who’s on the General
- Austin Cobb — Councilmember
- Jeff Browning — Councilmember
- Mike Battaglino — Councilmember
- Robert Brooks — Councilmember
- Tim Short — Mayor
- Tom Taylor — Councilmember
- Whitney Flack — Councilmember
Municipal budget
Total revenue$205.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$155.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$98.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$161.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,509 (FY2023)
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 08:30
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MPEC - Hayley Eye Clinic Seminar Room, Wichita Falls
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Recent meetings
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council to vote on $3M asphalt project and FY2027 budget
The Wichita Falls City Council will vote on a $3,018,554.50 contract for the 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project and hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. The agenda includes a rezoning of 7.46 acres at 2206 Lucas Avenue for senior living and mixed-use development, as well as several emergency vehicle purchases. The meeting also features executive sessions on economic development negotiations and pending litigation.
- Award $3,018,554.50 contract to Freeman Paving, L.L.C. for the 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project
- Rezone 7.46 acres at 2206 Lucas Avenue from SF-2 to PUD-MU for senior living and mixed-use
- Hold public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
- Authorize $392,796.00 emergency purchase of a replacement refuse collection unit
- Authorize $569,379.00 contract for demolition and asbestos abatement at Memorial Auditorium
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MPEC - Hayley Eye Clinic Seminar Room, Wichita Falls
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2026, the City Council of the City of
Wichita Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street,
Hayley Eye Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation
a)
Pastor Chris Swinford, Faith Village Church of Christ
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month - Firefighter Alberto "A.J." Alvarez, Fire Department
5.
Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a)
City Council, August 11, 2026
b)
City Council, August 18, 2026
7.
Receive Minutes
a)
Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, July 14, 2026
8.
Ordinances
a)
Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to authorize an emergency
purchase of a replacement refuse collection unit in the amount of $392,796.00
9.
Resolutions
a)
Resolution authorizing the emergency purchase of one 2027 Mack TE64 w/
Labrie/Wittke Commercial Front-Loading Refuse Body from Bruckner Truck Sales,
Inc., in the amount of $392,796.00
b)
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2026 Ford F-550 w/ Stellar Container
Carrier body from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., in the amount of
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 08:30
General
Council to replace city manager, set tax rate hearing
The Wichita Falls City Council will consider resolutions to schedule a public tax rate hearing and to approve a separation agreement with City Manager Jeffery Jenkins, followed by appointing James A. McKechnie as his replacement. The council will also hold an executive session to deliberate on the employment of both individuals. A taxpayer impact statement shows the proposed tax rate would increase the median homestead tax bill by $34.73 over the no-new-revenue rate.
- Resolution to schedule one public tax rate hearing and set a date for a record vote on the proposed tax rate
- Resolution authorizing a separation agreement with City Manager Jeffery Jenkins
- Resolution appointing James A. McKechnie as City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement
- Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074 regarding employment of Jeffery Jenkins and James A. McKechnie
- Proposed tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 valuation, estimated median homestead tax bill of $1,292.27
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on August 24, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Resolutions
a)
Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to schedule one public tax rate
hearing, proposing a tax rate to be considered by record vote, and establishing the
date to vote on the same
b)
Resolution authorizing the execution of a separation agreement with City Manager,
Jeffery Jenkins; finding and determining that the meeting at which the Resolution
was passed was open to the public as required by law
c)
Resolution appointing James A. McKechnie as City Manager for the City of Wichita
Falls and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement
with the Appointee
5.
Executive Sessions
a)
Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.074 to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or a
charge against an officer or employee (including, but not limited to, Jeffery Jenkins
and James A. McKechnie)
6.
Adjourn
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council to accept $2.5M grant for tennis center expansion
The Wichita Falls City Council will consider accepting a $2.5 million grant from the James N. McCoy Foundation to expand tennis facilities at Hamilton Park Tennis Center. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as grant acceptances, a street vacation for a bus transit hub, and reappointments, plus regular agenda items like a concrete rehabilitation contract and confirmation of a new police chief. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel and economic development matters.
- Accept $2,500,000 grant from James N. McCoy Foundation for Hamilton Park Tennis Center expansion
- Vacate 0.274 acres of Ave Y for bus transit hub at 3214 Ave Y
- Award $1,059,593 contract to Scales Concrete Construction for 2026 Concrete Rehabilitation Project
- Approve $82,160 to Chamber of Commerce for Military Liaison Program
- Confirm Jonathan Lindsey as Police Chief
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation
a)
Pastor Michael Hanson, First Presbyterian Church
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month – Taylor List, Records Clerks Supervisor, Police
Department
b)
Proclamation - Military Working Dog Retirement Day
5.
Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a)
City Council Meeting, August 4, 2026
7.
Receive Minutes
a)
Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization, April 15, 2026
b)
Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (4A), June 18, 2026
8.
Ordinances
a)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $37,445.00 of grant funds pursuant to the
FY 2026 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Initiative, appropriating said funds
to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute all documents necessary to accept said funds
b)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $41,374.00 of grant funds pursuant to the
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City Council Minutes
August 18, 2026
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent:
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.
Invocation
Pastor Michael Hanson, First Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month – Taylor List, Records Clerk Supervisor, Police Department
Mayor Short recognized Taylor List as Employee of the Month for August 2026 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Ms. List and presented her with a plaque, a letter
of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked her for her service.
b)
Proclamation - Military Working Dog Retirement Day
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming August 18, 2026, as Military Working Dog
Retirement Day in Wichita Falls, TX, in honor of Kevin.
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August 18, 2026
Page 2 of 8
5.
Citizen Comments
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk, stated that the budget …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda - Items 6-9
7 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 08:45
General
Council to review proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 valuation
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027. The proposed tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 valuation would increase the tax bill on a median-valued home by $34.74 compared to the no-new-revenue rate. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Strategic Plan Update presented by Paul Menzies
- Work session on City Manager's proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
- Taxpayer Impact Statement shows proposed tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 valuation
- Median homestead taxable value increased 1.22% from $188,301 to $190,628
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✓ Decided: Council reviews FY 2026-27 budget with lowest tax rate in 11 years
The City Council held a work session to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which includes a property tax rate decrease from 0.6825 to 0.6779, the lowest in 11 years, and a 5% reduction in residential water base rates. No formal votes were taken; final adoption is scheduled for September 15.
- Reviewed proposed FY 2026-2027 budget with tax rate decrease to 0.6779 (work session, no vote)
- Noted residential water rates to be reduced by 5% on base rate and 2% on first 1,000 cubic feet (proposed)
- Discussed $100.5 million in capital investments including Justice Center, fleet replacement, and water infrastructure (proposed)
- Scheduled final budget and tax rate adoption for September 15 (timeline announced)
1000 Fifth Street, Wichita Falls
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on August 11, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:45 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Strategic Plan Update and Budget Work Session
a) Strategic Plan Update - Paul Menzies
b) Work session regarding the City Manager's proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget
5. Adjourn
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible, and accessible
parking spaces are available. If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting,
please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (940) 761-7409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
This meeting can be accessed and viewed at the following locations:
1. A livestream will be shown on the Spectrum/Time Warner Cable Channel 1300
2. A livestream will be shown on the City's webpage http://www.wichitafallstx.gov/994/Council-
Meetings-and-Agendas
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Wichita Falls
Public Library, Wichita Falls, Texas, on the 5th day of August, 2026, at 5:00 o'clock p.m.
_____________________________
City Clerk
City Council Agenda
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
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City Council Minutes
August 11, 2026
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a special session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor Whitney Flack
Councilor Jeff Browning
Councilor Mike Battaglino
Councilor Tom Taylor
Absent:
Councilor Austin Cobb
Councilor Robert Brooks
2.
Invocation
Mayor Short gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Strategic Plan Update and Budget Work Session
a)
Strategic Plan Update - Paul Menzies
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, provided an overview of the Wichita Falls
Strategic Plan and explained that it establishes the City’s direction by aligning City
Council policy with staff operations and reflecting community priorities. He noted that
the plan is intended to be a living document that will be reviewed and updated as
needed. Mr. Menzies summarized the December 2025 planning session, where
participants identified key challenges, opportunities, and threats related to growth, water
security, economic development, quality of life, infrastructure, funding, partnerships,
technology, and community trust. He highlighted the plan’s vision for Wichita Falls as a
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
City Council to vote on November election, zoning change, and $4.7M in contracts
The Wichita Falls City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve meeting minutes, vote on a November 2026 general election, and consider resolutions authorizing $4.7 million in contracts for studio reassembly, fire suppression upgrades, outdoor warning system overhaul, workforce retention, and asphalt rehabilitation. A public hearing will address a rezoning request for an RV park expansion near Seymour Hwy.
- Vote on ordinance calling November 3, 2026 general election for Mayor and Councilors (Districts 3, 4, 5)
- Approve $221,332.90 contract with Nelco Media, LLC for PIO Office studio reassembly
- Authorize $24,000 to OG Cellars LLC for fire suppression upgrades at 2611 Plaza Parkway (Century Plaza)
- Approve $366,806 for outdoor warning system (tornado sirens) overhaul
- Consider rezoning 8.14 acres at 2944 Seymour Hwy from General Commercial to Manufactured Home Residential for RV park expansion
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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.27M asphalt rehab, $1.83M siren replacement
The City Council approved a consent agenda including an election ordinance and several resolutions, then approved a rezoning for an RV park expansion, a $1.83M contract for outdoor warning system replacement, and a $2.27M asphalt rehabilitation project. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one councilor absent. The meeting also included proclamations, citizen comments, and an executive session with no votes taken.
- Approved consent agenda including election ordinance and resolutions (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 34-2026 rezoning 8.14 acres at 2944 Seymour Hwy for RV park expansion (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 80-2026: $1,834,032 contract with OmniWarn LLC for outdoor warning system replacement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 81-2026: $2,274,352.95 contract with Freeman Paving for 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project (6-0)
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on August 4, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Minister Ben Williams, Edgemere Church of Christ
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month – Taylor List, Records Clerks Supervisor, Police
Department
b) Proclamation - American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day - Shanna
Miller, American Legion Auxiliary
c) Proclamation - American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day - Libby Harp,
American Legion Auxiliary
d) Proclamation - National Health Center Week, Community Healthcare Center
e) Proclamation - Falls Town FC 07/08 Girls Day, Falls Town FC 07/08 Girls
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting, July 21, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, March 10, 2026
b) Wichita Falls Economic Development (4A), April 29, 2026
c) Employee Benefits Trust Board, May 5, 2026
d) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), May 7, 2026 …
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City Council Minutes
August 4, 2026
Page 1 of 7
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent:
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
2.
Invocation
Minister Ben Williams, Edgemere Church of Christ, gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month
This item was moved to the next meeting because the employee was unavailable.
b)
Proclamation - American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day - Shanna
Miller, American Legion Auxiliary
c)
Proclamation - American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day - Libby Harp,
American Legion Auxiliary
Mayor Short presented items 4a and 4b together and read a proclamation proclaiming
August 4, 2026, as American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day in Wichita
Falls, Texas.
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August 4, 2026
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d)
Proclamation - National Health Center Week, Community Healthcare Center
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda [Approve]
12 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea · Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council to meet with Police Chief finalists
The City Council will attend a stakeholders meet and greet with Police Chief finalists. The notice states that no Council action will be taken, no deliberations will be held, and no Council business will be conducted.
- Stakeholders Meet and Greet with Police Chief Finalists
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Delta Hotel - Sheppard Ballroom, Wichita Falls
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tice of Quorum of the Wichita Falls City Council for Social Event
Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Delta Hotel, Sheppard Ballroom, 306 Travis Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Purpose: Stakeholders Meet and Greet with Police Chief Finalists
No Council a ction will be t aken, no deliberations will be he ld, a nd no Council
business will be conducted.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the
Wichita Falls Public Library, Wichita Falls, Texas, on the 22nd day of July, 2026, at 5: 00
o'clock p.m.
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_______________________
City Clerk
Notice of Quorum
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:30
General
Deltal Hotel - Sheppard Ballroom, Wichita Falls
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council to vote on annexing 8.32 acres at 2500 Bacon Switch Road for commercial use
The Wichita Falls City Council will hold its regular meeting and consider several ordinance amendments, lease agreements, and contract awards. A public hearing and vote will be conducted on annexing approximately 8.32 acres at 2500 Bacon Switch Road and designating it General Commercial zoning. Additional resolutions will address water services, grant applications, and legal counsel retention.
- Ordinance amendment to remove “Existing Prior to 1945” and change engineer requirement in Building Code Section 22-711
- Monthly lease of a Pushback Tractor for $6,203.00 to Mercury GSE Rentals, LLC
- Seal Coat Project contract awarded to Ronald R. Wagner & Co., LP for $665,087.12
- Asphalt Rehabilitation Project contract awarded to Freeman Paving, L.L.C. for $2,274,352.95
- Public hearing and action on annexing ~8.32 acres at 2500 Bacon Switch Road, designating General Commercial zoning
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✓ Decided: Council annexes 8.3 acres for travel center, approves consent agenda
The City Council approved the annexation of 8.32 acres at 2500 Bacon Switch Road/0 Interstate 44 for a convenience travel center, with General Commercial zoning. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including contracts for seal coating, legal counsel for flood litigation, and CDBG/HOME funding allocations. One item, the 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project bid, was withdrawn. The meeting included public comments on solicitors, water contracts, and code enforcement, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved annexation of 8.32 acres for Bengal Pantego Plaza LLC travel center (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $665,087 seal coat contract, $185,000 legal counsel, CDBG/HOME allocations (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 30-2026 amending existing building code (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 31-2026 leasing pushback tractor for $6,203/month (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 65-2026 water/wastewater agreement with WinCo Trucking (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 66-2026 appointing Samuel Jones as Rabies Control Authority (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 67-2026 CDBG and HOME funding plans (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 74-2026 grant application for Jalonick Park improvements (7-0)
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on July 21, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Dr. Samuel Abbott
Hospice of Wichita Falls
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month - Janice Bailey, Street Department
b) Proclamation — National Parks and Recreation Month, City of Wichita Falls Parks
and Recreation
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council, June 16, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Tax Increment Financing #4 (TIF) Board, November 24, 2020
b) Water Resources Committee, September 8, 2025
c) Library Advisory Board, March 17, 2026
d) Construction Board of Adjustment Appeals, April 22, 2026
e) Wichita Falls Park Board, April 30, 2026
f) Board of Adjustment, May 20, 2026
g) Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health Board, June 5, 2026
8. Ordinances
City Council Agenda
Page 2 of 4
a) Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Article XII Existing
Building Code, Section 22-711, 1401.2 Applicabi …
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July 21, 2026
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on
the above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members
present.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent:
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.
Invocation
a)
Dr. Samuel Abbott
Hospice of Wichita Falls
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month - Janice Bailey, Street Department
Mayor Short recognized Janice Bailey as Employee of the Month for July 2026 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Ms. Bailey and presented her with a plaque, a
letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked her for her service.
b)
Proclamation — National Parks and Recreation Month, City of Wichita Falls Parks
and Recreation
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming July as National Parks and Recreation
Month in Wichita Falls, Texas.
5.
Citizen Comments
Kevin Hunter read an anonymous letter containing allegations regarding City personnel
and operations, which he forwarded to the City Manager. He emphasized that the
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the consent agenda item for CDBG funding had undergone committee review and multiple Council presentations prior to being placed on the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Ordinance 32-2026 annexing 8.32+/- acres of land out of the T. Curry Survey, Abstract 345, Wichita County, Texas; referenced as a portion of 2500 Bacon Switch Road and 0 Interstate 44, at the request…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
that the proposed equipment is designed as a fitness playground for youth ages 12 to 15, while the equipment at O'Reilly Park is intended for adults, and noted that additional improvements to…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda
7 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
City Council considers water treatment contracts and infrastructure grants
The City Council will review several resolutions including a $4.9 million bulk chemical contract and a $20.9 million water infrastructure grant application. The meeting also includes a pre-budget workshop for fiscal year 2027 and updates on the police chief search process.
- $4,990,139.38 for annual bulk chemicals for water and wastewater treatment
- $20,916,600 water infrastructure and supply grant application to Texas Water Development Board
- $195,281 appropriation for STD/HIV disease intervention specialists
- $15,229.71 TxDOT Operation Slow Down 2026 grant revenue
- $139,768.00 award for water meter boxes and lids to APSCO, Inc.
waterbudgetpublic healthinfrastructurepolicegrants
✓ Decided: City Council approves $4.99M for water treatment chemicals
City Council approved several high-value contracts for water infrastructure and flood mitigation. The council also authorized grant applications for fire safety and a state contract for mobile food inspections.
- Approved $4,990,139.38 for annual bulk water and wastewater treatment chemicals (6-0)
- Approved $298,700 for HDR Engineering, Inc. flood mitigation services (6-0)
- Approved $139,768 for water meter boxes and lids from APSCO, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved $195,281 appropriation for STD/HIV intervention specialists (6-0)
- Approved $15,229.71 appropriation for TxDOT Operation Slow Down 2026 Grant (6-0)
- Authorized $20,916,600 grant application to Texas Water Development Board (6-0)
- Approved Interlocal Cooperation Contract for mobile food inspection services (6-0)
- Reappointed Jeffery Jenkins to the Hospital Board of Directors (6-0)
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on June 16, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Major Roman Leal, The Salvation Army of Wichita Falls
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Proclamation — Juneteenth Celebration, Spirit of Excellence
b) Proclamation — National Homeownership Month, City of Wichita Falls
Neighborhood Resources Division
c) Proclamation — Housing Choice Voucher Awareness Day, City of Wichita Falls
Housing Department
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council, June 2, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, March 3, 2026
b) Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health Board, March 13, 2026
c) Tax Increment Financing #3 Board, March 19, 2026
d) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, April 14, 2026
8. Ordinances
a) Ordinance canceling the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on July 7, 2026
b) Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of
$195,281 for the Sexually Tra …
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June 16, 2026
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor Austin Cobb
Councilor Whitney Flack
Councilor Jeff Browning
Councilor Mike Battaglino
Councilor Tom Taylor
Absent:
Councilor Robert Brooks
2.
Invocation
a)
Major Roman Leal, The Salvation Army of Wichita Falls
Major Roman Leal, Salvation Army, gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Proclamation — Juneteenth Celebration, Spirit of Excellence
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in
Wichita Falls, Texas.
b)
Proclamation — National Homeownership Month, City of Wichita Falls
Neighborhood Resources Division
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming June 2026 as National Homeownership
Month in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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June 16, 2026
Page 2 of 10
c)
Proclamation — Housing Choice Voucher Awareness Day, City of Wichita Falls
Housing Department
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming June____ as Housing Choice Voucher
Awareness Day in Wichita Falls, Texas.
5.
Citizen Comments
Ronnie Baker, 245 Fi …
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Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related to flood mitigation alternatives…
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
[context] The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb and carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda
6 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council considers zoning changes and community development funding
The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding zoning amendments for workforce housing and municipal procedures. The agenda also includes resolutions for fire station and police headquarters renovations and the allocation of community development funds.
- Renovation of Fire Station 4 at 5514 Castle Dr via Bundy, Young, Sims, and Potter, Inc.
- Renovation of Kirby Middle School into a Police Department Headquarters and Municipal Court Facility
- Allocation of $1,225,910 in FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
- Allocation of $346,455 in FY 2026-2027 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds
- Appropriation of $10,000 for The Rescue Effect Campaign Grant from the ASPCA
zoningpublic-safetyhousingbudgetcommunity-development
✓ Decided: Wichita Falls City Council approves consent agenda and holds public hearings
The City Council approved a consent agenda containing meeting minutes and several resolutions. The council also conducted public hearings regarding annual action plans for community development grants and proposed zoning amendments for temporary workforce housing.
- Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Held public hearing for FY 2026 Annual Action Plan and CDBG/HOME funding
- Held public hearing for PY 2021 Annual Action Plan amendment regarding HOME-ARP funding
- Held public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments regarding temporary workforce housing
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on June 2, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls
will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Pastor Christopher Readus, St. Mark's Global Methodist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month — Paige Lessor, Legal/City Clerk
b) Proclamation - June Elder Abuse Awareness Month, DFPS - Adult Protective
Services
c) Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week, City of Wichita Falls
Code Enforcement Department
d) Presentation - Letter of Recognition of Exceptional Attendance, Javin Torres,
Legacy High School
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Board of Adjustment, November 20, 2024
b) Landmark Commission, February 24, 2026
c) Planning & Zoning Commission, April 8, 2026
d) Landmark Commission, April 21, 2026
8. Resolutions
City Council Agenda
Page 2 of 3
a) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with B …
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June 2, 2026
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro-Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent:
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.
Invocation
Pastor Christopher Readus, St. Mark's Global Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month — Paige Lessor, Legal/City Clerk
Mayor Short recognized Paige Lessor as Employee of the Month for June 2026 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Mrs. Lessor and presented her with a plaque, a
letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked her for her service.
b)
Proclamation - June Elder Abuse Awareness Month, DFPS - Adult Protective
Services
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in
Wichita Falls, Texas.
c)
Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week, City of Wichita Falls
Code Enforcement Department
City Council Minutes
June 2, 2026
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Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 24-2026 amending the Code of City Council Minutes June 2, 2026 Page 9 of 13 Ordinances Appendix B: Zoning, Ordinances §5600 – Manufactured House and…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 25-2026 amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning, Ordinances Section 7500 – Amendment Procedure, Section 5100 – Home Occupations, and…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
[context] The motion carried by the following vote:
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda [Approve]
14 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea · Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue May 19, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council considers water utility contracts and economic development agreements
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding utility improvements, economic development funding, and airport studies. The agenda also includes an ordinance for the issuance of city certificates of obligation and a public hearing on a housing agency action plan.
- Ordinance to abandon portions of Industrial Drive and Radio Lane for $116,400 sale to Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation
- Resolution for 2026 Water Budget Utility Improvement Project contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $2,154,555.20
- Resolution to fund Cobra Kai Flight Academy, LLC up to $300,000 for pilot training at Kickapoo Airport
- Resolution to fund Miniature Wonders up to $360,000 for a project in Kiwanis Park
- Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for an economic study at Kickapoo Downtown Airport not to exceed $192,779
watereconomic-developmentaviationhousinginfrastructuremunicipal-finance
✓ Decided: City Council approves $26.9M in certificates of obligation for public safety and infrastructure
City Council approved the issuance of up to $26.9 million in certificates of obligation for projects including a new police headquarters, fire station renovations, and the completion of the Circle Trail system. The council also approved several economic development grants and utility contracts.
- Approved issuance of up to $26.9M in certificates of obligation for public safety and infrastructure
- Approved $2,154,555.20 water budget utility contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC
- Approved up to $360,000 in 4B funding for Miniature Wonders tourism project in Kiwanis Park
- Approved up to $300,000 in 4A funding for Cobra Kai Flight Academy, LLC
- Approved $192,779 contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Kickapoo Downtown Airport economic study
- Approved sale of Industrial Drive and Radio Lane portions to Westlake Pipe & Fittings for $116,400
- Approved $116,400 Chapter 380 agreement with Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation
- Approved ($125,805.60) deduct for 2025 Sewer Budget project Change Order No. 2
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on May 19, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Pastor Virgil Nesbit, Jr., Antioch Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Proclamation - Emma Kasza-James Day, Midwestern State University Cycling
Team
b) Presentation - Wichita Falls Citizen's Academy Graduation
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting, May 5, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Employee Benefits Trust Board, January 13, 2026
b) WFMPO Technical Advisory Committee, January 14, 2026
c) WFMPO Transportation Policy Committee, February 11, 2026
d) Wichita Falls Park Board, March 26, 2026
e) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, March 26, 2026
f) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), April 2, 2026
8. Ordinances
a) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the necessary
documents to abandon and close portions of Industrial Drive and Radio Lane, and
convey ownership to Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation to allow expansion of
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May 19, 2026
Page 1 of 17
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2026
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor Austin Cobb
Councilor Whitney Flack
Councilor Robert Brooks
Councilor Jeff Browning
Councilor Mike Battaglino
Councilor Tom Taylor
Absent:
2.
Invocation
Pastor Virgil Nesbit, Jr., Antioch Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
a)
Pastor Virgil Nesbit, Jr., Antioch Baptist Church
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Proclamation - Emma Kasza-James Day, Midwestern State University Cycling
Team
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming May 19, 2026 Emma Kasza-James and
Midwestern State University Cycling Team Day.
Mayor Short commended Emma Kasza-James and the Midwestern State University
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May 19, 2026
Page 2 of 17
Cycling Team for their outstanding accomplishments, recognizing the incredible hard
work and dedication behind their success. He highlighted Emma’s national
championship victory at the USA Cycling Collegiate Gravel National Championships,
including her remarkable finish despite losing her front axle during the race. Ms. Kasza-
James expressed gra …
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Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote:
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Cobb, approval of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the city of Wichita Falls, Texas, combination tax and limited surplus revenue certificates of obligation, establishing…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve the resolution regarding the proposed 2026 Third Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five Year 2024-2028 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan with a change to…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda
7 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue May 5, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council considers rezoning for a data center and golf course vehicle lease
The City Council will consider a public hearing and ordinance to rezone land at Airport Drive and Central Freeway for a data center. Other items include a contract for golf car leases and an appropriation for a TxDOT grant.
- Rezoning of 2100 & 2226 Airport Drive and 3601 Central Freeway for a data center
- Lease of 80 Yamaha gas golf cars for Champions Golf Course for $296,640
- Appropriation of $15,229.71 from TxDOT for the Click It or Ticket 2026 Grant
- Grant application for up to $309,000 for the SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant
- Reappointment of Dan Tompkins as Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court
zoningparkspublic-safetyfinancegovernment
✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for a 100-acre data center campus
The City Council approved a request to rezone land near Airport Drive to a Planned Unit Development. The new zoning allows for a data center campus consisting of nine buildings totaling approximately 1.35 million square feet.
- Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approved Ordinance 19-2026 to appropriate $15,229.71 in TxDOT grant revenue
- Approved Ordinance 20-2026 to reappoint Dan Tompkins as Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court
- Approved Resolution 44-2026 for a $296,640 lease of 80 Yamaha golf cars for Champions Golf Course
- Approved Resolution 45-2026 to appoint Dana Ross to the Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District Board
- Approved Resolution 46-2026 to apply for a SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant of up to $309,000
- Approved rezoning of 2100 & 2226 Airport Drive and 3601 Central Freeway to Planned Unit Development
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on May 5, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls
will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Pastor Ben Murray, City Hope Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month - Nicholas Welden, Transit and Airports
b) Presentation - Wichita Falls Youth of the Year, Boys & Girls Club
c) Proclamation - Preservation Month,
Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts & Culture and Wichita Falls Landmark Commission
d) Proclamation - Foster Care Appreciation Month, Texas Family Initiative
e) Proclamation - Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day, Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
f) Proclamation - National Bike Month, Wichita Falls — Wichita County Public Health
District
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting, April 21, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals, November 10, 2022
b) Planning and Zoning Commission, March 11, 2026
8. Ordinances
a) Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the …
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May 5, 2026
Page 1 of 12
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2026
1. Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present: Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent: Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Invocation
Pastor Ben Murray, City Hope Church, gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month - Nicholas Welden, Transit and Airports
Mayor Short recognized Nicholas Weldon as Employee of the Month for May 2026 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Mr. Weldon and presented him with a plaque,
letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked him for his service.
b) Presentation - Wichita Falls Youth of the Year, Boys & Girls Club
Mayor Short and Rachel Wolff, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls,
presented certificates to the Youth of the Year Ka’lecia, Junior - Legacy High School,
and finalists J’Quan, Sophomore - Legacy High School, Caroline, Junior - Memorial
High School, and Rachel, Senior – Homeschool.
c) Proc …
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Moved by Councilor Browning to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Battaglino and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 21-2026 rezoning 2100 & 2226 Airport Drive and 3601 Central Freeway (+/- 95.82 Acres of Land from the T. Currey Survey, Abstract – 344 and +/- 21.11…
6 nay
Short nay · Councilor Cobb nay · Councilor Flack nay · Councilor Browning nay · Councilor Battaglino nay · Councilor Taylor nay
Consent Agenda [Approve]
18 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea · Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea · Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council considers scoreboard replacement and structure demolition
The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding a dangerous structure at 401 Broad Street and a contract for equipment at Kay Yeager Coliseum. The meeting also includes discussions on grant applications and potential real property negotiations.
- Contract with Hoist Sales & Service, Inc. to replace a scoreboard hoist system at Kay Yeager Coliseum for $269,831
- Ordinance regarding the demolition of a structure at 401 Broad Street
- Grant application for $41,374 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance JAG Program with the Wichita County Sheriff's Office
- Executive session regarding pending litigation or contemplated litigation
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✓ Decided: Council approves emergency scoreboard purchase and structure demolition
The City Council approved a $269,831 contract for a new scoreboard at Kay Yeager Coliseum. Additionally, the council moved to declare the building at 401 Broad Street a dangerous structure requiring demolition.
- Approved $269,831 contract for Kay Yeager Coliseum scoreboard (7-0)
- Authorized application for $41,374 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (7-0)
- Passed ordinance finding 401 Broad Street a dangerous structure requiring demolition within 30 days (7-0)
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on April 21, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Paul Meyenberg, Wichita Falls Fire Department Chaplain, Pastor First Methodist
Church of Holliday
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Presentation – Mayor for the Day, Bailey Forrester
b) Proclamation - National Home Visiting Week, Wichita Falls ISD, North TX United
Way, and Community Healthcare Center
c) Proclamation - Eric Ward Youth Leadership Day
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting, April 7, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), August 7, 2025
b) 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), August 14, 2025
c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, June 19, 2025
d) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, October 14, 2025
e) Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health Board, January 9, 2026
f) Planning and Zoning, January 14, 2026
g) City-County Homeless Advisory Committee, January 14, 2026
h) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, January 15, 2026
City Co …
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City Council Minutes
April 21, 2026
Page 1 of 13
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2026
1. Call to Order
Bailey Forrester, Mayor for the day, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present: Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent:
2. Invocation
Paul Meyenberg, Wichita Falls Fire Department Chaplain, Pastor First Methodist
Church of Holliday, gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Presentations
a) Presentation – Mayor for the Day, Bailey Forrester
Mayor Short presented a certificate to Bailey Forrester for serving as Mayor for the Day
in Wichita Falls, Texas, on April 20-21, 2026, and showed a video highlighting her
experience.
b) Proclamation - National Home Visiting Week, Wichita Falls ISD, North TX United
Way, and Community Healthcare Center
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming April 20-24,2026, as National Home
Visiting Week in Wichita Falls, Texas.
c) Proclamation - Eric Ward Youth Leadership Day
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming April 16, 2026, as Eric Ward Youth
Leadership Day in Wichita Falls, Texas.
City Council Minutes
April 21, 2026
Page 2 of 13
5. Citizen Comments
Amanda Grace shared concerns from …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from the public, was carried by the following vote:
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve Ordinance 18-2026, finding the structure at City Council Minutes April 21, 2026 Page 12 of 13 401 Broad Street to be dangerous; requiring the property owner…
7 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda
7 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
City Council to approve funding for public health, drainage, and economic development projects
The Wichita Falls City Council will consider approving appropriations for public health preparedness and grant funding, as well as drainage repairs and economic development incentives. The Council will also vote on ordinances to reduce school speed limits and rename a park.
- Ordinance to reduce speed limit to 20 mph in City View Elementary zones
- Resolution to award $230,844 drainage repair contract to Freeman Paving
- Resolution to authorize up to $400,000 for University Town Center redevelopment
- Resolution to authorize up to $640,000 for WPT Power expansion
- Resolution to approve a forgivable loan up to $200,000 for New Day Empowerment Center
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✓ Decided: City Council approves park renaming and several economic development resolutions
The City Council approved a resolution to rename South Weeks Park to Kelly Crush Memorial Park. The council also passed a consent agenda containing multiple ordinances and resolutions regarding fund appropriations, speed limit changes, and drainage repairs.
- Approved renaming South Weeks Park to Kelly Crush Memorial Park
- Approved Ordinance 14-2026: $124,416 appropriation for Public Health Preparedness Program
- Approved Ordinance 15-2026: $8,000 appropriation from Dallas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Approved Ordinance 16-2026: Reduced speed limit in City View Elementary School zones to 20 mph
- Approved Resolution 34-2026: $230,844 drainage repair contract for Freeman Paving, L.L.C.
- Approved Resolution 36-2026: Up to $400,000 for redevelopment planning at 3111 Midwestern Parkway
- Approved Resolution 37-2026: Up to $640,000 for WPT Power Corporation facility expansion
- Approved Resolution 38-2026: Kingspan Group plc (UEC-LP) assumption of Magic Aire performance agreement
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on April 7, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls
will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Pastor Anthony Phillips, New Jerusalem Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month - Adrian Gonzalez, Health Department
b) Proclamation - National Telecommunicators Week, Wichita Falls Police
Department
c) Proclamation - National Safe Digging Month, Atmos Energy Corporation
d) Proclamation - National Public Health Week 2026, Wichita Falls-Wichita County
Public Health District
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting March 17, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) 4A WFEDC October 14, 2025
b) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board January 9, 2026
c) Wichita Falls-Wichita County Homeless Advisory Committee January 14, 2026
d) Planning and Zoning Commission January 14, 2026
e) 4A WFEDC January 15, 2026
f) Planning & Zoning Commission February 11, 2026
g) Tax Increment Financing #3 Board February 17, 202 …
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City Council Minutes
April 7, 2026
Page 1 of 14
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2026
1. Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present: Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent: Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
2. Invocation
Pastor Anthony Phillips, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month - Adrian Gonzalez, Health Department
Mayor Short recognized Adrian Gonzalez as Employee of the Month for April 2026 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Mr. Gonzalez and presented him with a plaque,
letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked him for his service.
b) Proclamation - National Telecommunicators Week, Wichita Falls Police
Department
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming April 12-18, 2026, as National
Telecommunicators Week in Wichita Falls, Texas.
c) Proclamation - National Safe Digging Month, Atmos Energy Corporation
City Council Minutes
April 7, 2026
Page 2 of 14
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve the Consent Agenda - Items 6-9. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor. Mike Mitchell asked if the name given on item 9D is the official name of the…
5 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
that the renaming would be a fitting tribute to his contributions and service. The motion carried by the following vote:
5 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
that the City is exploring the use of a search firm to recruit a permanent Chief of Police, with plans to post the position by the first week of May, narrow the candidate pool in June, conduct…
4 yea
Short yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
[context] The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Short yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
that the museum anticipates opening to the public soon, which will support fundraising efforts for ongoing operations. Councilor Battaglino asked what the soft open date will be. Ms. Seville said the…
4 yea
Short yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
City Council to consider funding for police HQ and public safety projects
The City Council will discuss several capital improvement projects, including the renovation of the former Kirby Middle School into a new Police Department Headquarters. The body is also considering various infrastructure contracts and a speed limit change in a school zone.
- Public hearing to reduce speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH in the City View ISD School Zone on City View Drive
- Proposed $528,000 agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for Plant 61 Filter Rehabilitation Improvements
- Proposed $249,454 contract for a digital billboard on I-44 and $248,454 for bleacher shelters at North Sports Complex
- Proposed $300,000 Comprehensive Safety Action plan funded by USDOT and local match
- Proposed $273,913 contract with 21CP Solutions LLC for Police FY 2026 Budget consulting services
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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $300,000 Comprehensive Safety Action plan
The council approved Ordinance 11-2026 to fund the city’s first Comprehensive Safety Action plan at a total cost of $300,000, using USDOT Safe Streets funds and local match money. It also adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for water‑filter rehabilitation, a digital billboard, bleacher shelters, continued membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee, and additional funding for the Art Walk. Ordinance 12-2026 amended the police FY 2026 budget and authorized a consulting contract with 21CP Solutions for up to $273,913. A public hearing was held on a proposed speed‑limit reduction in a school zone, but no decision was made.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Items 6‑9) – unanimous vote
- Approved Ordinance 11-2026 authorizing $300,000 Comprehensive Safety Action plan
- Approved Resolution 25-2026 authorizing $528,000 contract with Black & Veatch for Plant 61 Filter Rehabilitation
- Approved Resolution 27-2026 authorizing $249,454 purchase and installation of a digital billboard on I‑44
- Approved Resolution 28-2026 authorizing $248,454.80 purchase and installation of eight metal bleacher shelters at North Sports Complex
- Approved Resolution 30-2026 amending the 4B Sales Tax budget to allocate up to $202,904 for the Art Walk event
- Approved Ordinance 12-2026 amending the Police FY 2026 Budget and authorizing a consulting contract up to $273,913 with 21CP Solutions – unanimous vote
- Held public hearing on amending the City View ISD school‑zone speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph (no action taken)
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on March 17, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Minister Ken Holsberry, Tenth & Broad Church of Christ
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Proclamation - English Pharmacy Day
b) Proclamation - Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre Dance Academy Day
c) Proclamation - American Red Cross Month, American Red Cross Serving Texas
Big Country
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) March 3, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Receive Minutes
a) 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC) September 4, 2025
b) 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC) October 2, 2025
c) Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee
October 9, 2025
d) Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee
October 22, 2025
e) Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee January 6, 2026
f) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee February 10, 2026
g) 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC) February 12, 2026
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City Council Minutes
March 17, 2026
Page 1 of 10
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2026
1. Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present: Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent: Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2. Invocation
Minister Ken Holsberry, Tenth & Broad Church of Christ, gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Presentations
a) Proclamation - English Pharmacy Day
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming March 17, 2026, as English Pharmacy
Day in Wichita Falls, Texas.
b) Proclamation - Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre Dance Academy Month
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming March 2026 as Wichita Falls Ballet
Theatre Dance Academy Month in Wichita Falls, Texas.
City Council Minutes
March 17, 2026
Page 2 of 10
c) Proclamation - American Red Cross Month, American Red Cross Serving Texas
Big Country
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming March as American Red Cross Month in
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Mayor Short presented a surprise proclamation …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Moved by Councilor Battaglino to approve the Consent Agenda — Items 6-9. The motion was seconded by Councilor Taylor and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
that the Sheriff’s Department and Adult Probation are operated by the County. He advised that concerns regarding those entities should be directed to the County Judge or the County Commissioners…
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
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6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
[context] The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb and, with no comments or questions from the public, carried by the following vote:
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Moved by Councilor Browning to approve Resolution 32-2026 accepting the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Cobb. Paul Fleming…
6 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Browning yea · Councilor Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda - Items 6-9
6 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council to consider tennis center renovation, storm water facility abandonment, and economic incentives
The City Council will vote on consent items including an ordinance to abandon a storm water detention facility at 3014 Seymour Road and a resolution to authorize a professional services agreement for architectural and engineering services for the Hamilton Park Tennis Center renovation. The regular agenda includes staff updates on the Art Walk, Castaway Cove, and council meeting streaming, followed by an executive session to discuss economic development incentives involving City Art Walk and Bell Street, as well as legal consultation.
- Ordinance abandoning and vacating a storm water detention facility at 3014 Seymour Road
- Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Joseph A. Ross, Architect Inc. for Hamilton Park Tennis Center renovation
- Executive session to discuss economic development incentives for a business prospect (including City Art Walk and Bell Street)
- Presentation of proclamations for Women's History Month and March for Meals Month
- Employee of the Month recognition for Fire Department's Michael Graddy
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✓ Decided: City Council approves park renovation contract and storm‑water ordinance
The council approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the February 17 meeting minutes, receiving several board minutes, abandoning a storm‑water detention facility at 3014 Seymour Road, and authorizing a professional services agreement with Joseph A. Ross, Architect Inc. for the Hamilton Park Tennis Center renovation. All motions were carried without recorded opposition.
- Approved Consent Agenda (items 6‑9) – carried unanimously
- Approved City Council meeting minutes for February 17, 2026
- Received minutes from Employee Benefits Trust Board (Sept 24 2025) and other boards
- Approved ordinance abandoning and vacating storm‑water detention facility at 3014 Seymour Road
- Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to execute professional services agreement with Joseph A. Ross, Architect Inc. for Hamilton Park Tennis Center renovation
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on March 3, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Pastor Craig Lile, Faith Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Employee of the Month - Michael Graddy, Fire Department
b) Proclamation - Women's History Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture
c) Proclamation - March for Meals Month, Meals on Wheels Wichita County
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting February 17, 2026
7. Receive Minutes
a) Employee Benefits Trust Board September 24, 2025
b) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation November 6, 2025
c) Landmark Commission November 18, 2025
d) Tax Increment Financing Board #3 December 16, 2025
e) Landmark Commission December 16, 2025
f) Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation January 8, 2026
g) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee January 13, 2026
h) Tax Increment Financing District #3 January 15, 2026
8. Ordinances
City Council Agenda
Page 2 of 3
a) Ordinance abandoning and vacating a …
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March 3, 2026
Page 1 of 8
City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
Councilor At-Large Austin Cobb
Councilor District 1 Whitney Flack
Councilor District 2 Robert Brooks
Councilor District 3 Jeff Browning
Mayor Pro Tem/Councilor District 4 Mike Battaglino
Councilor District 5 Tom Taylor
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
2.
Invocation
Pastor Craig Lile, Faith Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Employee of the Month - Michael Graddy, Fire Department
Mayor Short recognized Michael Graddy as Employee of the Month for March 2026 and
shared a brief video. He congratulated Mr. Graddy and presented him with a plaque,
letter of appreciation, dinner for two, and a check, and thanked him for his service.
City Council Minutes
March 3, 2026
Page 2 of 8
b)
Proclamation - Women's History Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming March 2026 as Women's History Month in
Wichita Falls, TX.
c)
Proclamation - March for Meals Month, Meals on Wheels Wichita County
Mayor Short read a proclamation proclaiming March 2026 a …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] City Council Minutes March 3, 2026 Page 4 of 8
8 yea
Short yea · Councilor Cobb yea · Councilor Flack yea · Councilor Brooks yea · Councilor Browning yea · Pro Tem yea · Councilor District Battaglino yea · Councilor Taylor yea
Consent Agenda
7 yea
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Mike Battaglino yea · Tom Taylor yea
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 08:30
City Council
Council considers rezoning Airport Drive land for a data center
The City Council will discuss rezoning nearly 100 acres on Airport Drive to Light Industrial to allow for a data center. The body is also considering several contracts for city infrastructure, equipment, and public health funding.
- Rezoning of +/- 37.61 and +/- 60.87 acres at 2100 & 2226 Airport Drive to Light Industrial for a data center
- Contract with Digital Resources, Inc. for City Council Chambers audio/video system for $496,500.41
- 2026 Crack Seal Project contract with Holbrook Asphalt, LLC for $232,500.00
- Purchase of three BMW R 1300 RT-P Motorcycles for $122,333.31
- Appropriation of $104,628.00 for the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program
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✓ Decided: Council approved $496,500.41 audio/video system contract for new chambers
The City Council adopted a consent agenda approving several routine items, including meeting minutes and a $104,628 appropriation for STD/HIV-DIS prevention services. It also approved a $496,500.41 contract with Digital Resources, Inc. to install an integrated audio/video system in the new council chambers. Additional resolutions authorized purchases of motorcycles, a crack‑seal project contract, a reappointment to the civil service commission, and continued participation with the Oncor Steering Committee.
- Approved Consent Agenda (7 AYES, 0 NAYS)
- Approved $104,628 appropriation to Special Revenue Fund for STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services
- Approved $496,500.41 contract with Digital Resources, Inc. for audio/video system in council chambers
- Approved $122,333.31 purchase of three BMW R 1300 RT‑P motorcycles
- Confirmed reappointment of Laura Fidelie to Firefighters and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission
- Approved $232,500 contract with Holbrook Asphalt for 2026 Crack Seal Project
- Authorized continued participation with Oncor Steering Committee and payment of $0.10 per capita
- Approved February 3, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given that on February 17, 2026, the City Council of the City of Wichita
Falls will hold a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the MPEC, 1000 Fifth Street, Hayley Eye
Clinic Seminar Room, for the purpose of considering the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
a) Pastor Gene Holley, Life Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
a) Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students - Dave Clark
5. Citizen Comments
Citizens may speak on matters not listed on the agenda by signing up before the
meeting. Remarks are limited to three minutes, and no deliberation or action may be
taken by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) City Council Meeting February 3, 2026.
7. Receive Minutes
a) Homeless Advisory Committee September 15, 2025
b) Homeless Advisory Committee November 12, 2025
c) Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation November 20, 2025
d) Planning & Zoning Commission December 10, 2025
8. Ordinances
a) Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of
$104,628.00 for the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program from the Texas
Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Calendar Year 2026; authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept
said funds.
9. Resolutions
City Council Agenda
Page 2 of 3
a) Resolution authorizing a contract with Digital Resources, Inc. …
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📄 From the minutes
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City Council Minutes
February 17, 2026
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City of Wichita Falls
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2026
1.
Call to Order
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in a regular session on the
above date in the Seminar Room at the MPEC with the following members present.
Present:
Mayor Tim Short
At-Large Austin Cobb
District 1 Whitney Flack
District 2 Robert Brooks
District 3 Jeff Browning
District 4/Mayor Pro Tem Mike Battaglino
District 5 Tom Taylor
Absent:
Mayor Short called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.
Invocation
Pastor Gene Holley, Life Church, gave the invocation.
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Short led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4.
Presentations
a)
Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students - Dave Clark
Dave Clark introduced and recognized foreign exchange students living in Wichita Falls.
Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager, announced that no discussion or action would
occur on Item 10A. He advised that any individuals wishing to address the item may do
so during Citizen Comments. The applicants withdrew their request after the agenda was
posted and plan to resubmit at a later date with restrictions limiting the use to a data
center.
Mayor Short acknowledged community concerns regarding the ongoing investigation
and the inability to release the body-worn camera footage at this time, stating the
Council shares the public’s frustration. He reported that the City has initiat …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinances
6 yea · 1 nay
Tim Short yea · Austin Cobb yea · Whitney Flack yea · Robert Brooks yea · Jeff Browning yea · Tom Taylor yea · Mike Battaglino nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $100.3M | WORK SERVICES CORPORATION Department of Defense · NEW FOOD SERVICE FOR SHEPPARD AFB |
| $97.4M | ABSOLUTE STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (HRSTS III) |
| $91.3M | WORK SERVICES CORPORATION Department of Defense · SHEPPARD AFB FOOD SERVICES |
| $40.6M | ABSOLUTE STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE ILS-S PROGRAM |
| $31.4M | ABSOLUTE STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · DISCOVERY DATA |
| $20.7M | CANTU SERVICES INC Department of Defense · FULL FOOD SERVICE AT FORT LEE |
| $19.4M | ABSOLUTE STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · COMMANDER'S RESOURCE INTEGRATION SYSTEM (CRIS), AN AIR FORCE UNCLASSIF |
| $18.6M | CANTU SERVICES INC Department of Defense · FULL FOOD SERVICE AT DFAC 18028 |
| $11.5M | ABSOLUTE STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEERING CENTER (AFCEC) COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PLAT |
| $7.2M | ABSOLUTE STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Department of Defense · AIR FORCE FAMILY INTEGRATED RESULTS AND STATISTICAL TRACKING (AFFIRST) |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Wichita County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-529 people (-$23.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Fire": 9, "Severe Storm": 4, "Hurricane": 3, "Biological": · last Fri Dec 10, 2021)
Traffic fatalities7 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,043 (44,613 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,102/mo (1,912 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.2% (low numeracy 35% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
290
Recorded votes
$205.6M
Annual budget
$161.8M
Debt outstanding
49
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$205.6M
Spending$155.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$161.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.79×
Debt-load index40 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.