Killeen Council Eyes Disannexation, Budget, Fee Hikes at Upcoming Meeting
The Killeen City Council held two meetings last month but took no formal action, instead focusing on proposed charter amendments and a road reconstruction project. The council’s next meeting, set for July 7, will include a public hearing on disannexing roughly 25 acres along Fort Hood Street, a first look at the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, and votes on a wireless tower permit, a construction contract adjustment, and animal service fee increases.
Recent Discussions, No Decisions
On June 22, the council met in a special session to discuss a slate of possible charter amendments. Topics included council-initiated investigations, candidate filing fees, initiative and referendum requirements, recall procedures, the judicial removal of elected officials, and changes to the citizen comment period. Minutes have not been published, and the meeting was for discussion only — no vote was held.
The following day, June 23, the council held a workshop to plan an upcoming open house for the Featherline Road reconstruction project. Again, no official action was taken.
July 7 City Council Meeting
The council’s next regular meeting, scheduled for July 7, features several notable items:
- **Disannexation public hearing** – The council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to disannex approximately 25.6 acres along Fort Hood Street. No additional details on the property are provided in the agenda.
- **Wireless tower permit** – A conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications tower at 7432 East Trimmier Road will come up for a vote.
- **Gilmer Street project change order** – Change Order No. 4 for the Gilmer Street Reconstruction Project will be considered. The adjustment reduces the contract amount by $403,083.06.
- **Animal service fee increases** – The council will vote on raising fees for the Animal Services Division for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed amounts are not yet specified.
- **Traffic control ordinance** – A temporary traffic control ordinance for Llewellyn Drive construction will be on the agenda.
In addition to votes, the council will review the draft FY 2027 budget and capital improvement plans, and set a date for a public hearing on the budget. Discussion items include ADA compliance updates and an economic development investigation.
Coming Up
The Killeen City Council will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at City Hall, 101 N. College St. The full agenda is available on the city’s website.
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