LEDA board weighs incentives for Project Infrared; manufactured-home rule among zoning debates
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance board was set to vote on a performance agreement for a code-named business expansion and a 102.1-acre land purchase for another unnamed project during its June 24 meeting, though minutes had not been published at press time. In the same week, city planning officials considered a citywide rule allowing manufactured homes, and the City Council agenda proposed issuing tax notes for police and fire equipment.
Economic Development
The LEDA board’s agenda featured a resolution authorizing a performance agreement for Project Sodor and a purchase-and-sale agreement for 102.1 acres tied to Project Infrared. The board also planned to vote on amending its 401(k) plan and pursuing an interlocal agreement with the South Plains Association of Governments for a federal Economic Development Administration Public Works grant. Financial results for May 2026 were to be accepted as well.
On the planning side, the Planning and Zoning Commission heard a rezoning request from LEDA itself: Zone Case 3555 would convert 52.4 acres near Keuka Street and I-27 from single-family to general industrial use. Another case, 3556, sought to rezone 75.8 acres near 50th Street and Upland Avenue for neighborhood and auto-urban commercial development.
Land Use and Zoning
The most far-reaching item before the Planning and Zoning Commission was a proposed Universal Development Code amendment to allow manufactured homes as a permitted use throughout Lubbock, in line with Texas Senate Bill 785. The commission also considered three additional zone changes, including one that would shift properties at 1701 Broadway and 1216 Avenue Q to neighborhood commercial and another moving six properties on Alcove Avenue and 68th Street to light industrial. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.
Infrastructure and Public Safety
The June 23 City Council agenda called for issuing tax notes—amounts not yet specified—to fund radio-system equipment and vehicles already approved in the FY 2025-26 budget. The council also intended to hold public hearings on zone changes, including a large rezone of more than 20 properties near 82nd Street and the Marsha Sharp Freeway in District 5. Consent-agenda items included the sale of the Ty Cooke Gas Generating Facility to Adakon Energy and contracts for water system expansion.
Separately, the Building Safety and Model Codes advisory boards advanced updates to international building, fire, plumbing, and residential codes, targeting completion dates through July 2026. The Airport Advisory Board reviewed a proposed terminal advertising contract with Fuse Connect LLC.
Other Boards
The Public Transit Advisory Board was expected to recommend a Texas Tech University Transportation Services Contract for City Council approval and accept Citibus financial and operating reports. The Parks and Recreation Board scheduled a vote on organizations for the new Adopt-A-Park program, alongside 2026 capital project updates.
Coming Up
Several significant items appear on next week’s calendars:
- **July 7, City Council special meeting** – Canvassing of the June 27 special election and ordering of an Aug. 1 runoff, plus an executive session on security personnel. Later that evening, a separate City Council special meeting will hold a presentation and public hearing on large-scale data centers; no vote is planned.
- **July 7, Electric Utility Board** – Presentation and discussion of the FY 2026-27 draft budget for Lubbock Power & Light, including revenue projections, rates and borrowing for transmission projects.
- **July 9, City Council work session** – Council members and staff will discuss budget and goal priorities across departments, including ARPA funds, annexation, public safety, infrastructure, solid waste, and more.
- **July 9, North Overton TIF Reinvestment Zone** – Board will act on its FY 2026-27 budget and a tree-management scope of work.
- **July 16, Lubbock Business Park TIF Board** – Formal adoption of the FY 2025-26 budget is on the agenda.
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