City CouncilWednesday, August 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM

#1Finance Director recommends Council receive the estimated Tax Year 2026 Appraisal Roll, certify the anticipated collection rate, and appoint LaToya Stephenson and Alma Tamborello to calculate and publish the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates under Truth-in-Taxation provisions.

#2Finance Director submits no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rate calculations based on estimated tax roll information, to be updated once certified appraisal information is received.

#3Approval of Change Order No. 6 to Industrial TX, Corp for construction services on lift station renewal and replacement at the Bretshire No. 2, Ferguson Way, Bayfield, Hempstead No. 1, and Highland Meadow lift stations.

#4Approves spending authority for professional insurance brokerage and risk management advisory services from Alliant Insurance Services through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, for 3 years with two one-year options, funded by the Property & Casualty Fund.

#5Approves spending authority not to exceed $113,192.59 for Ombudsman Services for the Houston Health Department, awarded to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, funded by a grant fund.

#6Approves spending authority not to exceed $634,590 for purchase of fully underground, protected fiber service via the GSA Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Information Technology Services, awarded to Crown Castle Fiber, LLC.

#7Approves $17,832,589.07 in spending authority through May 31, 2028 for water meters and repair/replacement parts via the Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative for Houston Public Works, awarded to Accurate Meter & Supply, LLC.

#8Approves spending authority not to exceed $522,010 for a professional services agreement through an interlocal cooperative contract with Harris County for Houston Public Works, awarded to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., for 2 years with 2 one-year options.

#9Resolution authorizing a Letter of Approval to Allied Medical Response Inc under Texas Health and Safety Code section 773.0573, which governs emergency medical services providers operating in the city.

#10Resolution authorizing a Letter of Approval to Elite Care EMS LLC under Texas Health and Safety Code section 773.0573, which governs emergency medical services providers operating in the city.

#11Resolution authorizing a Letter of Approval to Kanemm Group LLC under Texas Health and Safety Code section 773.0573, which governs emergency medical services providers operating in the city.

#12Resolution authorizing a Letter of Approval to Lone Star Medical Response LLC under Texas Health and Safety Code section 773.0573, which governs emergency medical services providers operating in the city.

#13Resolution authorizing a Letter of Approval to Westberry EMS Inc under Texas Health and Safety Code section 773.0573, with findings and severability provisions.

#14Ordinance readopting the Houston Youth Recreation Program's Standards of Care codified in Article XII of Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances.

#15Ordinance appropriating $12,000,000 from the Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund and approving a first amendment to the design-build contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Company for Central Utilities Plant renovations and upgrades at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

#16Ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the lease agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation at Ellington Airport.

#17Appropriates funds from three city funds to purchase various vehicles and fleet maintenance equipment for Police, Fire and other departments.

#18Amends the contract with Anslow Bryant Construction for Construction Manager at Risk services on the Fire Station 16 Renovation, de-appropriating $30,000 and appropriating $1,030,000 from the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund.

#19Approves a contract with Anslow Bryant Construction for Construction Manager at Risk services for the Fire Station 104 Replacement Project.

#20Declares two vacant lots totaling about 1.9329 acres at 10115 Kleckley Drive and 5005 West Bellfort Avenue as surplus, authorizes their sale, and approves a marketing agreement with Ryland Enterprises dba Arvo Realty Advisors.

#21Amends Ordinance No. 2025-0208 for the contract with Denali Water Solutions, LLC to provide maintenance services of Forebays 1 & 2 at the East Water Purification Plant, with a total of $4,367,625 from the Enterprise Fund.

#22Approves a contract with Accurate Background, LLC to provide background investigation services, with a maximum contract amount of $2,400,000 from the Central Service Revolving Fund.

#23Amends Ordinance No. 2026-439 for the contract with the Sports Authority Foundation to provide contracted security personnel for FIFA World Cup Fan Fest events, with a maximum contract amount of $600,000 from the Grant Fund.

#24Approves a tax abatement agreement between the City of Houston and NRG Greens Bayou 6 LLC for property located within an Enterprise Zone.

#25Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for Reinvestment Zone Number Six (Eastside Zone).

#26Ordinance approving the FY2027 Operating Budget for the Old Sixth Ward Redevelopment Authority and the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen.

#27Ordinance approving the FY2027 Operating Budget for the Authority and the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for Fourth Ward Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen.

#28Ordinance approving an agreement between the City and Houston Land Bank for Phase I due diligence and reuse planning for the former Sunnyside (Holmes Road) Landfill.

#29Authorizes submission of a grant application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Restore FPL4 Riparian Restoration Initiative Project, and authorizes the Director to accept and expend awarded funds.

#30Alters and establishes prima facie speed limits in certain zones in the City, with a repealer, savings clause, severability, and penalty provisions.

#31Amends Ordinance No. 2025-1043 to add two more parcels for the Groundwater Reduction Plan Conversion Waterlines Group C Project, finding public necessity for acquisition by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain.

#32Approves a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City to buy about 4.7 acres with improvements at 1600 Smith Street from the Houston Police Officers' Pension System.

#33Approves issuance and sale of Coastal Water Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, to the Texas Water Development Board, along with an Eighth Supplemental Bond Resolution and an Eighth Supplement to the Projects Contract with the City.

#34Appropriates $728,651 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and authorizes a contract with CSI Consolidated, L.L.C. dba AIMS Companies for site-specific sanitary sewer cleaning and television inspection.

#35Second reading of an ordinance granting Darling Ingredients Inc a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the City.

#36Second reading of an ordinance granting Grant Mackay Company, Inc a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the City.

#37Second reading of an ordinance granting Metro Grease Trap LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the city under Chapter 39.

#38Second reading of an ordinance granting Payless Waste Solutions, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the city under Chapter 39.

#39Second reading of an ordinance granting Rentals To Go of Texas, LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the city under Chapter 39.

#40Second reading of an ordinance granting Sewer Squad LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the city under Chapter 39.

#41Second reading of an ordinance granting Synagro of Texas - CDR, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the city under Chapter 39.

#42Second reading of an ordinance granting Waste Management of Texas, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties in the city under Chapter 39.

#43Motion to set a public hearing for 9:00 A.M. on August 26, 2026 on the TIRZ Ninth Project Plan Amendment.

#44Ordinance amending Section 10-363 of the Code of Ordinances regarding a property owner's requirement to provide air conditioning in habitable spaces, with findings and severability.