Crowley boards and council weigh $21M water grant, 189-lot subdivision, and patrol vehicle funding
Crowley's city boards and council had a busy week, with the City Council scheduled to consider a $21 million state water grant, a $455,969 generator contract, and a budget amendment for two patrol vehicles. The Planning & Zoning Commission was set to recommend a 189-lot residential subdivision. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes are not yet confirmed — the items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider.
City Council — July 16
The Crowley City Council agenda included several infrastructure and public safety items:
- **Water grant application:** A resolution to seek up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for utility system improvements.
- **Pump station generator:** A bid award of $455,969 to McDonald Municipal & Industrial for a backup generator and related improvements at the water pump station near Main Street and FM 1187.
- **Citizens on Patrol vehicles:** A budget amendment of $63,520 to purchase two Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for the Citizens on Patrol program.
- **Fire department blood program:** A memorandum of understanding for Crowley Fire Department participation in a Whole Blood Pilot Program.
- **Eagle Drive pedestrian crossing:** An interlocal agreement with Crowley Independent School District for pedestrian crossing improvements on Eagle Drive.
- **Karis Municipal Management District:** A five-year capital improvement budget for the district.
Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available.
Planning & Zoning Commission — July 13
The commission was scheduled to consider recommending to the City Council a preliminary plat for Teeter Ranch (Case # PPLT-2026-003). The plat would create 189 residential lots and open-space lots on an approximately 68-acre tract at the southeast corner of Hampton Rd and FM 1187.
The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 work session and regular meeting, plus a discussion item on staff input for plat review and approval processes — with no action expected on that discussion item.
Minutes have not been published, so the recommendation outcome is not confirmed.
Economic Development Corporation / Crime Control and Prevention District — July 16
The Crowley Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors was scheduled to discuss a proposed budget amendment — $63,520 for the purchase of two Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for the Citizens on Patrol program. The board was also set to approve minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting.
This $63,520 vehicle purchase also appears on the City Council agenda, indicating coordination between the two bodies. Minutes have not been published.
Coming up
- **Library Board — July 20:** Elections for Chairperson, Place 2 (Lucy Silva), and Place 4 (Lauren Taylor). The board will also discuss Master Gardeners assistance for the community garden, a grant search for a cargo trailer to house "Library of Things" items, and a report of $897.28 received from Fred's Café "Give Back" day.