College Station boards and council weigh FY 2026-2027 budget, rezoning, and contracts; minutes not yet published
College Station's City Council and advisory boards met multiple times over the past two weeks to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, land-use changes along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, and several infrastructure contracts. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no final vote tallies or confirmed outcomes are available in the record. All items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or possible action on the agendas.
City Council: FY 2026-2027 Budget
The City Council held special meetings on July 6, July 13, July 14, and July 15 to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The July 13, 14, and 15 presentations were sponsored by Mary Ellen Leonard. The July 6 agenda included possible action to call a public hearing on the budget for July 23, 2026. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether that hearing was formally called.
City Council: Rezoning and Contracts (July 9)
The July 9 City Council agenda included several land-use and contract items:
- Rezoning of 7.2 acres from General Commercial to Urban Residential on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
- A zoning change for 8.029 acres on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South to Multi-Family and Natural Areas Protected.
- A contract with D.I.J. Construction Inc. for traffic pavement striping up to $500,000.
- Roof replacement contracts for multiple locations totaling $141,240.
- A contract award to Renegade Group, LLC for the Hwy 6 widening project up to $145,583.72.
The agenda also noted a possible executive session on litigation, real estate, and economic development agreements. No vote tallies are available.
Planning & Zoning Commission (July 16)
The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for Case #REZ2026-000006, which would change approximately 35 acres at Victoria Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway from R Rural to MF Multi-family, MH Middle Housing, and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The commission also planned to discuss potential Unified Development Ordinance updates for drive-thru and off-street queuing requirements.
Historic Preservation Committee (July 6)
The Historic Preservation Committee agenda included updates on sub-committee programs, including a cemetery project and oral history initiatives. Members were scheduled to review edits to the Historical Marker Application process and consider changes or rescindments to the official Historic Marker list. A report from the Historical Records Archivist was also listed.
Parks and Recreation Board (July 14)
The Parks and Recreation Board was scheduled to receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and to discuss and consider action on Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting was also on the agenda.
Community Events
City Council agendas listed several community events and ribbon-cuttings, including the Unbound Now Care Coordination Launch Celebration on July 14, the America 250 Community Celebration on July 15, and ribbon-cuttings for Boardwalk Homes at 208 Richards St, Vital Caring Home Health & Hospice at 1103 Rock Prairie Rd, and 4Padel Club at 12601 TX-30.
Coming Up
- **July 20 — Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board:** Public hearings on amending board membership and duties, and on amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove the planned Corporate Parkway extension and associated bike lanes and trail realignment. Presentations on a fall community bike ride and a walk/bike audit program are also scheduled.
- **July 22 — Housing Plan Advisory Committee:** Review of Housing Action Plan implementation progress and discussion of next steps for goals, strategies, and actions. Possible approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes.
- **July 23 — City Council:** Public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. The agenda also includes a contract amendment with Skanska USA Building Inc. for Texas Independence Park totaling $7,052,842; a resolution to authorize eminent domain for the Rock Prairie East widening project; a lease agreement with Brannon Industrial Group, LLC for solid waste containers at $543,300 annually; and design contracts for the Dowling Road Pump Station ($680,200) and Well 9 Rehabilitation ($497,270).