West U council eyes $261k police tech contract, boards discuss facilities and zoning

The West University Place City Council considered a five-year, $261,224.35 contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras and Tasers during its June 22 meeting, alongside a new household hazardous waste fee. Other recent meetings included a task force report on city facilities and a zoning hearing for a church expansion. Minutes for all gatherings have not yet been published.

City Council – June 22

The council’s agenda included a consolidated contract with Axon Enterprises for body cameras, dash cameras, Tasers, and digital evidence management. The cost would be $52,244.87 per year, totaling $261,224.35 over five years. Also up for consideration were:

• A $1.50 monthly fee increase per household for curbside collection of household hazardous waste through Waste Management.
• A three-year janitorial services contract with Ambassador for $241,881.90.
• Second-reading adoption of Ordinance 3113 updating the Utilities chapter and Ordinance 3112 amending regulations on sexually oriented businesses.

No votes or outcomes are available at this time.

Facilities Utilization Task Force – June 24

The task force discussed its final report assessing the West University Place Library and Community/Senior Center. The report addresses current usage, potential use cases, and technical deficiencies at the facilities. The agenda listed a possible action on the report, but no outcome was available.

Zoning Board of Adjustment – June 25

The board held a public hearing and made a decision on Docket No. 2026-00012, a request from CityRise Church West U Baptist for a special exception to allow high-density occupancy and additional accessory uses at 3833 Amherst Street. The result of the decision was not immediately available. The board also considered minutes from its May 28 meeting.

Coming up

The Zoning & Planning Commission will meet on July 9. Agenda items include amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance for the Rice Gateway Project and to the regulatory framework for Accessory Dwelling Units. Public comments on the items will be accepted.

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