West U Council Set to Consider $261K Police Equipment Contract; Zoning Board Weighs Church Occupancy Request
The West University Place City Council was scheduled June 22 to vote on a five-year, $261,224.35 contract with Axon Enterprises for police body cameras, dash cameras, Tasers, and digital evidence management — the most consequential dollar item on the city's recent meeting agendas. Minutes from that meeting and two others have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.
City Council — June 22
The Council agenda listed several spending and policy items for consideration:
- **Axon Enterprises contract:** $52,244.87 per year over five years, totaling $261,224.35, for consolidated police equipment including body cameras, dash cameras, Tasers, and digital evidence management.
- **Household hazardous waste fee:** A proposed $1.50 per month, per household increase for Waste Management curbside hazardous waste collection.
- **Janitorial services contract:** A three-year award to Ambassador totaling $241,881.90.
- **Ordinance 3113:** Second reading adoption of updates to Chapter 86 (Utilities).
- **Ordinance 3112:** Adoption of amendments to regulations on sexually oriented businesses.
Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items passed, failed, or were tabled.
Facilities Utilization Task Force — June 24
The Facilities Utilization Task Force was scheduled to discuss and potentially act on its final report assessing the West University Place Library and Community/Senior Center. The report covers current use, potential use cases, and technical deficiencies at both facilities. No minutes have been published, so any action taken is not confirmed.
Zoning Board of Adjustment — June 25
The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Docket No. 2026-00012, a request from CityRise Church West U Baptist for a special exception allowing high-density occupancy and additional accessory uses and structures at 3833 Amherst Street. The agenda also included consideration of the board's May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes from the June 25 meeting have not been published.
Coming Up
- **Zoning & Planning Commission — July 9:** The commission will discuss and potentially amend the city's zoning ordinance regarding the Rice Gateway Project and the regulatory framework for Accessory Dwelling Units. The agenda also includes public comments on agenda items and approval of previous meeting minutes. Residents interested in either topic may want to attend or submit comments.
*Note: All three recent meetings listed above are reflected by agenda documents only; minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes will be confirmed once minutes are available. Readers can consult the official city documents for authoritative detail.*
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — West U council eyes $261k police tech contract, boards discuss facilities and zoning
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