Amarillo meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Amarillo boards weigh $585,000 footwear contract, rezonings, and pool study; minutes not yet published

Amarillo's advisory boards and commissions held a full slate of meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them. Final votes and outcomes are not confirmed in the public record, so the items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider, not what was decided.

City Council

The Amarillo City Council met July 14 and was scheduled to consider a safety footwear program contract with Underfoot Inc. valued at up to $585,000, or $117,000 annually, funded by general fund revenues. Other consent items included a $68,085.06 amendment to the Everbridge contract adding public safety CEM, and $101,367.57 for Verkada security camera systems at public health facilities at 850 and 1000 Martin Rd, funded by multiple grant sources. The council was set to hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 8251, which would add off-street parking regulations for the U.S. Route 66–Sixth Street Historic District, and to adopt a resolution on the 2026 Investment Policy. A July 16 council workshop covered strategic planning topics including public safety, infrastructure, development, and community services, with no votes scheduled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

On July 6, the commission held public hearings on Rezoning 2026-58-Z for an asphalt or concrete batching plant at Triangle Dr. and Lakeside Dr. (Loop 335), and on Plat 2026-128-P for Quail Creek Addition Unit No. 41 at Baccus Dr. and Reserve Ct. The commission also considered Plat 2026-125-P for C.W.C. Enterprises Unit No. 3 at I-40 and Loop 335/Lakeside Dr., and variances for Caprock Landing, a 22.28-acre site at SE 29th Ave. and S. Eastern St., from alley and street connection requirements.

Parks and Recreation Board

The board was scheduled July 8 to act on an Aquatic Feasibility Study for Southeast and Southwest pools and splash pads, with a recommendation to City Council, and to vote on proposed fee changes for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. Discussion items included public safety updates and the status of John Ward Park.

Economic Development Corporation

The Amarillo EDC Board met July 9 and was set to elect a Treasurer, then enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project #24-06-01 (Transportation) and Project #25-11-02 (Manufacturing), plus potential real property purchases in the southwest and northeast quadrants of Amarillo. After executive session, the board was to consider Amendment No. 1 to a Location Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Civil Service Commission considered eligibility registers for the Police Sergeant promotional exam (June 11, 2026), Police Recruit entrance exam (June 13, 2026), and Fire Fighter entrance exam (June 20, 2026), plus a personnel actions list. The Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee considered adopting the FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and Category 7 & 9 Project Selection Criteria. The Airport Advisory Board reviewed an art policy update and projects including terminal chimney repair, baggage handling systems modernization, and Air Handler Unit 12 replacement. The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board considered mural grant reimbursement invoices and a possible fund transfer from the Mural Grant Program to the Temporary Art Project. The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board reviewed an actuarial valuation and retirement benefits for Michael Linch. The Condemnation Appeals Commission held public hearings on substandard structures at eight addresses, including 2405 NW 2nd Avenue and 2612 NW 14th, and considered a resolution setting a September 3, 2026 hearing for 11 additional properties.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Planning and Zoning Commission:** Public hearings on four rezoning proposals, including a 9.23-acre RV park at Sunrise Dr. and SE 14th Ave. (Rezoning 2025-182-Z) and a campus-style development across multiple blocks in Plemons's Addition at SW 15th Ave. and S. Harrison St. (Rezoning 2026-19-Z).
• **July 22 — Visit Amarillo Board:** Discussion of the 2026-27 CVB Budget and review of the FY 2024-25 Audit.

Amarillo boards weighed PID budgets, rezoning, and public safety exams; City Council set to vote on $585,000 footwear contract

Amarillo's advisory boards and commissions met throughout the first week of July, but outcomes for most recent meetings remain unconfirmed — all were listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The most consequential dollar item on the horizon is the Amarillo City Council's July 14 consideration of a $585,000 safety footwear program contract with Underfoot Inc., funded by general fund revenues.

Recent meetings: agendas without confirmed outcomes

Because minutes have not been published for any of the seven recent meetings, no votes, approvals, or final decisions can be confirmed from the public record at this time. What follows is what each body was scheduled to consider.

Point West PID Advisory Board (June 29) — Discussed the 2026-27 budget and five-year service plan, ongoing operations and maintenance, and approval of minutes from September 30, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission (July 6) — Held public hearings on Rezoning 2026-58-Z for an asphalt or concrete batching plant at Triangle Dr. and Lakeside Dr. (Loop 335), and on Plat 2026-128-P for Quail Creek Addition Unit No. 41 at Baccus Dr. and Reserve Ct. Also considered Plat 2026-125-P for C.W.C. Enterprises Unit No. 3 at I-40 and Loop 335/Lakeside Dr., and variances for Caprock Landing (22.28 acres at SE 29th Ave. and S. Eastern St.) from alley and street connection requirements.

Civil Service Commission (July 8) — Considered eligibility registers for the Police Sergeant promotional exam (June 11, 2026), Police Recruit entrance exam (June 13, 2026), and Fire Fighter entrance exam (June 20, 2026). Also reviewed a list of new employees, step increases, transfers, promotions, demotions, bypasses, temporary assignments, and disciplinary actions.

Parks and Recreation Board (July 8) — Considered action on the Aquatic Feasibility Study for Southeast and Southwest pools and splash pads, with a recommendation to City Council. Also voted on proposed fee changes for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and discussed public safety updates, John Ward Park status, and community involvement.

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board (July 9) — Entered executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project #24-06-01 (Transportation) and Project #25-11-02 (Manufacturing), plus potential real property purchases in the southwest and northeast quadrants. After executive session, considered Amendment No. 1 to a Location Incentive Agreement with AAA Cooper Transportation, elected a Treasurer, and appointed a Budget Committee.

Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee (July 9) — Considered a resolution to adopt the FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and approval of Category 7 and 9 Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines. Received updates on the MPO Director, communication strategy, and current construction projects.

Tutbury PID Advisory Board (July 9) — Held a work session jointly with the Tutbury Homeowners' Association to discuss Public Improvement District fees. No action was taken.

Coming up

• **July 14 — Amarillo City Council:** Consent agenda includes the $585,000 Underfoot Inc. safety footwear contract (annual $117,000), a $68,085.06 Everbridge contract amendment for public safety CEM, and $101,367.57 for Verkada security cameras at 850 and 1000 Martin Rd. Public hearing on Ordinance No. 8251 for off-street parking regulations in the U.S. Route 66-Sixth Street Historic District. Resolution adopting the 2026 Investment Policy also scheduled.
• **July 14 — Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board:** Action on mural grant reimbursement invoices and possible fund transfer from the Mural Grant Program to the Temporary Art Project.
• **July 14 — Airport Advisory Board:** Art policy update recommendation and discussions on terminal chimney repair, baggage handling modernization, and Air Handler Unit 12 replacement.
• **July 15 — Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees:** Actuarial valuation review, monthly investment transactions, and retirement benefits for Michael Linch.
• **July 16 — Amarillo City Council (workshop):** Strategic planning session covering public safety, infrastructure, development, and community services. No votes scheduled.
• **July 16 — Condemnation Appeals Commission:** Public hearings on substandard structures at eight addresses, plus a resolution setting a September 3, 2026 hearing for 11 additional properties.