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2026 Report

30 meetings · 1 committee · $7.0B financial · 97 important findings · Updates as new data arrives

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Executive Summary

City Summary — 2026

Houston City Council's 2026 actions included adopting Ordinance 2026-0602, appropriating $300,000,000.00 out of the Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for a Memorandum of Agreement with United Airlines, Inc. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston in District B. [5]City CouncilJul 8 On July 8, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0580 for Item 9, an ordinance supplementing Ordinance No. 2004-299 and amending and restating Ordinance No. 2009-1118 and Ordinance No. 2023-350, authorizing issuance of City of Houston Combined Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series B. [5]City CouncilJul 8

Financial Highlights

Item #3 was listed on the agenda as a motion awarding the sale of $345,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2026, based on the lowest True Interest Cost, ratifying and confirming use of the Preliminary Official Statement provided to prospective bidders, and authorizing distribution of the Official Statement. [1]City CouncilAug 12 Item #23, a $661,760.00 item with MOBOTREX, LLC for removal and installation of battery backup systems through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works, was pulled and would not be considered on August 12, 2026. [1]City CouncilAug 12 Item #15 proposed spending authority of $168,577.00 for final costs of administering the City of Houston's 2025 General and Runoff Elections for the City Secretary's Office, awarded to Montgomery County from the General Fund. [1]City CouncilAug 12 At the July 29, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #14 amended Motion #2026-265 (05/13/26) to change the cooperative contract vehicle for boots and other footwear from Red Wing Brands of America, Inc from the General Services Administration cooperative contract to the TXShare (North Central Texas Council of Governments) cooperative contract, with no dollar amount (Motion 2026-0439). [2]City CouncilJul 29 On July 29, 2026, City Council approved without stated amounts Items #44 (Furray Road at Kennedy Gully, Ordinance 2026-0666), #45 (Carolwood Drive at Kennedy Gully, Ordinance 2026-0667), and #46 (West 15th Street at HCFCD Ditch, Ordinance 2026-0678), each an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for bridge replacement or rehabilitation off the state system. [2]City CouncilJul 29 At the July 22, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #26, a proposed appropriation of $5,138,258 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for a Professional Engineering Services contract with HTOWN ENGINEERS, LLC for a 30-inch water line along Bellaire Boulevard plus CIP Cost Recovery in Districts F - Thomas and J - Pollard, resulted in Not Received - Not Considered and was not approved, awarded, or authorized. [3]City CouncilJul 22 Under Item 36, the Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0632 appropriating $93,771,329.00 out of the East Water Purification Enhancement Project Fund for a Professional Engineering Services contract with CDM SMITH, INC for East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project 1, plus funding for CIP Cost Recovery. [4]City CouncilJul 15 Item 9 amended Motion #2022-275 (06/01/22), as amended by Motion #2024-465 (06/12/24) and Motion #2025-595 (08/13/25), to increase spending authority from $674,756.46 to $923,561.46 for the purchase of submersible trash pumps from XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS, INC for Houston Public Works funded through the Enterprise Fund, and Motion 2026-0402 was adopted. [4]City CouncilJul 15 Item 37 was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0610, providing $8,525,000.00 out of the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $2,501,000.00 out of the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, and $20,000.00 out of the Contributed Capital Project Fund for an Interlocal Agreement with HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC covering construction of improvements at twenty-five neighborhood parks under the Let's Play Houston Initiative. [4]City CouncilJul 15 On July 8, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0580 for Item 9, an ordinance supplementing Ordinance No. 2004-299 and amending and restating Ordinance No. 2009-1118 and Ordinance No. 2023-350, authorizing issuance of City of Houston Combined Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series B. [5]City CouncilJul 8 Item 16, appropriating $300,000,000.00 out of the Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for a Memorandum of Agreement with UNITED AIRLINES, INC at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston, District B - Jackson, was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0602. [5]City CouncilJul 8 Item #34, a proposed $93,771,329 appropriation from the East Water Purification Enhancement Project Fund for a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith Inc, Inc for East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project 1 and CIP cost recovery, was tagged by Council Member Pollard, so no final action was taken and the money was not appropriated. [5]City CouncilJul 8 City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0534 for Item #14, the property, radio, equipment and tower insurance renewal with TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL at a maximum premium of $716,232.00 from the Property & Casualty Fund. [7]City CouncilJun 17 City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0537 for Item #18, a contract with I3-IMAGESOFT, LLC for OnBase software products and services with a maximum of $2,683,278.19 from Enterprise and Other Funds for 3 years with 2 one-year options. [7]City CouncilJun 17 City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0544 for Item #32, appropriating $21,000,000 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax for purchase of land and other real property interests and/or condemnations, including appraisal fees, title policies and services, costs of removing improvements from the right-of-way, relocation expenses, recording fees, negotiation and settlement services, court costs, and expert witness fees in connection with facilities financed by that fund. [7]City CouncilJun 17 Item #68 adopted Ordinance 2026-0523, amending Ordinance 2019-141 to continue the Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company contract for medical third-party administration and chronic disease management through December 31, 2027, with an approved contract amount of $9,000,000 from the Health Benefits Fund. [8]City CouncilJun 10 Item #67 adopted Ordinance 2026-0522, appropriating $1,200,000 from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund for Jamail Skate Park improvements. [8]City CouncilJun 10 Item #35 adopted Ordinance 2026-0498, authorizing a maximum five-year, $4,000,000 contract with Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for public address system maintenance and support services, funded through the Enterprise Fund. [8]City CouncilJun 10 At the June 3, 2026 City Council meeting, Item 12 adopted a $26,624,856 contract with USALCO, LLC for liquid ferrous iron solution and ferric sulfate coagulant for Houston Public Works, covering three years with two one-year options and funded through the Enterprise Fund. [9]City CouncilJun 3 At the May 20, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #13 appropriated $900,000 from the Police Consolidated Construction Fund for replacement protective gear and equipment under Ordinance 2026-0418. [11]City CouncilMay 20 At the May 20, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #17 adopted $1,084,000 from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund and $153,000 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for Cloverland Park improvements under Ordinance 2026-0420. [11]City CouncilMay 20 At the May 13, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #5 awarded Dana Safety Supply, Inc. $24,164,951.30 for emergency and safety vehicle equipment parts and repair services for various departments for three years with two one-year options, under MOTION 2026-0260 ADOPTED. [12]City CouncilMay 13 Item #30 authorized a maximum $9,000,000 Stormwater Fund contract with Reliance Construction Services, L.P. for FY2026 Ditch Re-Establishment Work Order Contract No. 3, with Ordinance 2026-0408 adopted. [12]City CouncilMay 13 Item #41 adopted a $325,000 fifth amendment to the City's subrecipient agreement with The Salvation Army, extending it through April 30, 2027 for diversion services, emergency shelter, and homelessness-prevention services using Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant funds under Ordinance 2026-0395. [13]City CouncilMay 6 At the April 15, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #28 appropriated $16,312,900 from the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund and authorized Structure Tone Southwest, LLC for Fire Station 40 replacement construction-manager-at-risk services, including contract services, inspection, civic arts, and contingencies, under Ordinance 2026-0311, which was adopted. [16]City CouncilApr 15 At the April 15, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #32 amended the Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. fire and security alarm maintenance, inspection, testing, and monitoring contract by $10,201,997.40 from the Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement Fund under Ordinance 2026-0313, which was adopted. [16]City CouncilApr 15 At the April 1, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #22 adopted Ordinance 2026-0268, authorizing up to $36,548,117.99 from the Fleet Management Fund for light-duty vehicle automotive body collision parts and repair services. [18]City CouncilApr 1 Item #17, Ordinance 2026-0198, appropriated $46,438,787 from the Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to provide construction services, advance work packages, materials engineering, and testing for Central Utilities Plant renovations and upgrades. [20]City CouncilMar 18 Item #19, Ordinance 2026-0199, appropriated $25,790,778 from the Police Consolidated Construction Fund for construction-phase services by SpawGlass Construction Corporation for the South Central Police Station, including construction costs, contingency, testing, moving, inspection, and civic art. [20]City CouncilMar 18 Item 17 adopted Ordinance 2026-0234, appropriating $15,000,000 from the HAS Renewal and Replacement Fund for a derivative agreement with TDIndustries, Inc. through the OMNIA Partners cooperative-purchasing agreement for IAH International Terminal Facility maintenance. [19]City CouncilMar 25 At the February 18, 2026 City Council meeting, Item 31, Ordinance 2026-0145, was adopted unanimously, appropriating $26,750,750.22 and awarding the Northside High School Areas Drainage and Paving contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC, including contingency, testing services, construction management, CIP cost recovery, and a maximum contract amount. [23]City CouncilFeb 18 On February 24, 2026, Item #21 appropriated $12,000,000 from the Airports Improvement Fund and authorized on-call professional design-services contracts for federally eligible reimbursable projects under adopted Ordinance 2026-0147. [22]City CouncilFeb 24 On February 24, 2026, Item #29 appropriated $12,197,977 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund and authorized TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC for construction-manager-at-risk services and related construction, inspection, materials testing, civic art, and contingency funding for Nottingham Park and Community Center, with Ordinance 2026-0153 adopted. [22]City CouncilFeb 24 On January 28, 2026, City Council appropriated $36,022,020 from the Enterprise Fund for the 2026 Trinity River Water Conveyance Project operations and maintenance budget operated by the Coastal Water Authority under Motion 2026-0053, which was adopted. [26]City CouncilJan 28 Item #29 adopted a $3,600,000 Grant Fund contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to continue the Tow and Go Program under Ordinance 2026-0072. [26]City CouncilJan 28 On January 13, 2026, Item #28 adopted a $6,296,753.94 maximum, three-year Enterprise Electronic Document Solution Services contract with two one-year options, funded through the Central Service Revolving Fund. [28]City CouncilJan 13 Item #23 approved a $30,509,499 maximum, three-year Derivative Agreement with TDIndustries, Inc. through the OMNIA Partners cooperative-purchasing agreement for Central Utility Plant operations and maintenance, with two one-year options (Ordinance 2026-0006, adopted unanimously). [29]City CouncilJan 6 Item #21 appropriated $9,988,940.31 from the Airports Improvement Fund and authorized a contract with Granite Construction Company for Runway 4-22 shoulder pavement rehabilitation and lighting upgrades, including engineering, testing, and contingencies (Ordinance 2026-0004, adopted unanimously). [29]City CouncilJan 6 Item #20 approved a $2,367,910.31, 18-month HOPWA subrecipient agreement with AIDS Foundation of Houston, Inc. dba Allies in Hope for three permanent residential facilities, supportive services, and tenant-based rental assistance (Ordinance 2026-0003, adopted unanimously). [29]City CouncilJan 6

Development & Land Use

On July 29, 2026, Ordinance 2026-0655 appropriated $106,038,296.40 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and authorized a contract with REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC., INC for construction services on the Intercontinental Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion in District B - Jackson. [2]City CouncilJul 29 On June 17, 2026, Item #37 found public convenience and necessity for acquisition of fee simple or easement interests in ten parcels for the CRMP Package 7 - Area 1 Basin IB043 Project in the Harris & Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 32, and the Andrew Daly Survey, Abstract No. 239, authorizing gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain in District B - Jackson, with Ordinance 2026-0545 adopted. [7]City CouncilJun 17 On June 24, 2026, Item 7 approved a Loan Agreement with the Harris County Housing Authority providing $4,000,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from the Grant Fund for development costs of Bernicia Place, a new affordable multifamily apartment complex for seniors at 6000 Scottcrest Dr., Houston, Texas 77021 in District D - Evans-Shabazz. [6]City CouncilJun 24 The Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0483, appropriating $31,837,014 from the BARC Consolidated Construction Fund and approving the first amendment to Linbeck Group, LLC's design-build contract for the new Adoption Center, Dome Renovation, and Warehouse Replacement Project in Districts B and H. [9]City CouncilJun 3 The Council adopted the Walter Rasmus Park–Heritage House appropriation of $250,000 from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund and $250,000 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund under Ordinance 2026-0481 in District F. [9]City CouncilJun 3 Item 27 approved abandonment of portions of Temple Drive and associated easements to RLW Capital Holdings, LLC in exchange for a $1,739,157 cash payment and replacement right-of-way, utility, public-access, detention-vault, storm-sewer, and sidewalk easements in the Temple Terrace Addition, and the ordinance was adopted as ORDINANCE 2026-0406. [12]City CouncilMay 13 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0012, appropriating $5,750,000 for GRAVA, LLC's FY2025 Street & Drainage Work Order Contract #4, including related contingency, testing, and CIP cost-recovery funding. [29]City CouncilJan 6 Council adopted a resolution of no objection for Bernicia Place, a proposed multifamily development at 6000 Scottcrest Drive seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits. [29]City CouncilJan 6 Council adopted Motion 2026-0032, acting on Houston Public Works' recommendation to decline, reject, and refuse dedication of a 10-foot-wide utility easement and adjoining aerial easement between Blackhaw Street and Redhaw Street, within Lots 9-23, Block 2 of the Addicks Dam Subdivision. [28]City CouncilJan 13

Contracts & Procurement

Item #24 at the July 29, 2026 City Council meeting would have awarded Professional Structural Engineering Services contracts to CONCEPT ENGINEERS, INC and FCM ENGINEERS, PC with a $3,650,000.00 maximum over a 3-year term plus 2 one-year options from the Enterprise Fund, but its recorded disposition is "Not Received - Not Considered," so no contract authority was granted. [2]City CouncilJul 29 Item #23, procured through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program from MOBOTREX, LLC, was marked pulled and not to be considered on August 12, 2026. [1]City CouncilAug 12 Item #51 was proposed as a new award that would authorize a contract with ALSAY INCORPORATED for Construction Services for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation at Various Locations, funded by a $4,562,610.86 appropriation from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund. [1]City CouncilAug 12 The City Council authorized the Kuo & Associates, LLC professional engineering services agreement for the 42-inch water line Sims Bayou Extension along US 59 (Item #25) under Ordinance 2026-0645, with a $4,466,700 appropriation covering engineering services and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund. [3]City CouncilJul 22 Item #10 authorized a concession contract with Lenlyn Limited dba ICE Currency Services USA for foreign currency exchange and passenger amenities services for 5 years with 2 one-year options on a revenue basis in Districts B and I under Ordinance 2026-0636. [3]City CouncilJul 22 Item 16 authorized a lease with the City of Houston as Landlord and HARMONY HOUSE, INC as Tenant for 2903 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77026, in District B - Jackson, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0625. [4]City CouncilJul 15 On July 8, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0584 as Item 13, approving an agreement between the City of Houston and McCall Parkhurst & Horton LLP for disclosure counsel services for various departments with the written notice required by Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036. [5]City CouncilJul 8 On June 24, 2026, Item #21 authorized an agreement with HOLLAND & KNIGHT, LLP for Bond Counsel, Special Disclosure Counsel and Special Tax Counsel Services for Various Departments with a maximum contract amount, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0562. [6]City CouncilJun 24 On June 24, 2026, Item #20 approved a third amendment to the contract with PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, LLP and GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, functioning as a Joint Venture, for Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0577 with all voting aye and nays none. [6]City CouncilJun 24 Item 10 adopted Ordinance 2026-0193, adopting the substitute Forward Delivery Bond Purchase Contract and authorizing related Paying Agent/Registrar and Calculation Agent, Remarketing, and other agreements for Public Improvement Bonds, Series K-1. [20]City CouncilMar 18 Item #30 authorized MAXIM CRANE WORKS, L.P. for truck-mounted crane rental and services for three years with two one-year options, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0154. [22]City CouncilFeb 24 The proposed contract with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. for Fire Station 80 renovation professional architectural services (#23) was pulled by the administration and will not be considered. [19]City CouncilMar 25

Community Impact

At the July 15, 2026 City Council meeting, Item 37 appropriated $8,525,000 out of the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $2,501,000 out of the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, and $20,000 out of the Contributed Capital Project Fund and approved an interlocal agreement between the City of Houston and Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. for construction of improvements on twenty-five neighborhood parks under the Let's Play Houston Initiative, and it was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0610. [4]City CouncilJul 15 On July 22, 2026, Item 4 approved spending authority of $1,386,000.00 for Playground Improvements and Replacements and Related Services through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to Lone Star Recreation of Texas, LLC and funded from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund (Motion 2026-0417). [3]City CouncilJul 22 On June 3, 2026, Item 24 adopted Ordinance 2026-0481, appropriating $250,000 from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund and $250,000 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund for the new Walter Rasmus Park–Heritage House Project in District F. [9]City CouncilJun 3 On April 15, 2026, Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0331, appropriating $8,734,000 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for a contract with Times Construction, Inc. for the Edgewood Park Community Center in District D. [16]City CouncilApr 15 On February 24, 2026, Item 29 adopted Ordinance 2026-0153, appropriating $12,197,977 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund and authorizing TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. to provide Construction Manager At Risk services for the new Nottingham Park and Community Center in District G. [22]City CouncilFeb 24 On March 18, 2026, Ordinance 2026-0221 adopted a $4,079,000 appropriation from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund for playground improvements and replacements at various facilities in Districts C, D, E, H, and K. [20]City CouncilMar 18

Key Decisions

At the July 22, 2026 City Council meeting, Item #16, a condemnation item covering eighteen parcels for a District B drainage improvement project, was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0642. [3]City CouncilJul 22 At the July 8, 2026 City Council meeting, the $26,437,655 construction manager at risk contract with Kiewit Water Facilities South Co. for the East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project was adopted as Motion 2026-0387. [5]City CouncilJul 8 Item #30, which would have appropriated $4,562,610.86 and authorized a contract with Alsay Incorporated for rehabilitation of groundwater wells at various locations, was recorded as "Pulled - Not Considered," and no contract was awarded. [3]City CouncilJul 22

Governance & Oversight

On July 22, 2026, Item 32 repealed Section 18-37 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas, relating to the Limitation on Repayment of Personal Loans from Campaign Contributions, with findings, related provisions and a severability clause (Ordinance 2026-0650). [3]City CouncilJul 22 Item 12 adopted Ordinance 2026-0611 amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Hire Houston First Program Exceptions, with findings and a severability provision. [4]City CouncilJul 15 Item 37 received nominations for Positions 10 and 11 of the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System Board of Trustees for a three-year term, adopted as Motion 2026-0386. [5]City CouncilJul 8 On May 20, 2026, Item #38 adopted Ordinance 2026-0437, amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances to allow members of the public to register to speak before City Council through an Online Request Form. [11]City CouncilMay 20 Item 34 repealed Code of Ordinances Section 18-37, concerning the limitation on repayment of personal loans from campaign contributions, through Motion 2026-0267, which was adopted after lengthy discussion with Pollard, Kamin, Evans-Shabazz, Thomas, and Salinas voting against it. [12]City CouncilMay 13 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0393 amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2026-0016 concerning the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council meetings. [13]City CouncilMay 6 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0274 authorizing acquisition by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain of interests in 40 parcels for the Northpark Drive Overpass Project and Phase II, and ratifying a public improvement development agreement with the Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority and Reinvestment Zone Number Ten. [18]City CouncilApr 1 Item 27 adopted Ordinance 2026-0151, authorizing a $960,493 General Fund payment to HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC. for FY2026 operating expenses under the First Interlocal Agreement. [22]City CouncilFeb 24 Council adopted Resolution 2026-0005 nominating NRG Energy, Inc., at 1301 McKinney St., as an Enterprise Project to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank, with Council Members Flickinger and Ramirez voting no and the balance voting aye. [23]City CouncilFeb 18 MOTION 2026-0003 confirmed Joshua Weisman, Azeb Yusuf, and Tammy Rodriguez to the Board of Directors of the Gulfton Area Municipal Management District, with terms expiring June 1, 2028. [29]City CouncilJan 6 ORDINANCE 2026-0016 AS AMENDED was adopted relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council meetings. [29]City CouncilJan 6 Ordinance 2026-0028 approved the Memorial City Redevelopment Authority's Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen's Fiscal Years 2026-2030 capital improvements budget. [28]City CouncilJan 13

Infrastructure & Facilities

Council approved a $22,811,498.70 appropriation and construction services contract with SERVOX, LLC for Intercontinental Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in District B (Jackson), including materials and engineering testing, construction management, contingencies and CIP cost recovery, as Item 27 and Ordinance 2026-0646. [3]City CouncilJul 22 Council found public convenience and necessity and authorized acquisition of fee simple or easement interests in eighteen parcels in the Harris & Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 32, Harris County, for the CRMP Package 8 - Area 1 Basin IB043 Project in District B by gift, dedication, purchase or eminent domain, including payment of relocation assistance, appraisal fees, title policies and services, recording fees, court costs and expert witness fees (Item 16, Ordinance 2026-0642). [3]City CouncilJul 22 Item 37 appropriated $2,827,662.60 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and authorized an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Voluntary Utility Relocation on State Highway Improvement Projects along SH 35 from Dixie Drive to Long Drive, including CIP Cost Recovery funding, in Districts D (Evans-Shabazz) and I (Martinez), resulting in Ordinance 2026-0661. [2]City CouncilJul 29 On July 15, 2026, City Council adopted Item 36 (Ordinance 2026-0632), appropriating $93,771,329 from the East Water Purification Enhancement Project Fund for a Professional Engineering Services contract with CDM Smith Inc, Inc for East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project No. 1, after the item had been tagged by Council Member Pollard and carried over as Item 34 from the July 8, 2026 agenda. [4]City CouncilJul 15 On July 8, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0601 for Item 35, appropriating $11,077,521.01 from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge Fund and $1,494,942.59 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for a contract with Total Contracting Limited for the Chateau Forest Area Drainage and Paving project in District A, with funding for testing services, construction management, salary recovery and contingencies. [5]City CouncilJul 8 On June 17, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0542 for Item 30, appropriating $14,860,167.70 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for a contract with INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for construction services on East Water Purification Plant Mechanical Electrical Improvements for Plants 1 and 2, including funding for testing services, CIP cost recovery, and contingencies. [7]City CouncilJun 17 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0487 appropriating $18,650,000 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for BOYER, INC to perform water and wastewater facility and system rehabilitation and repair (Item 14). [8]City CouncilJun 10 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0483 appropriating $31,837,014 from the BARC Consolidated Construction Fund and approving the first amendment with Linbeck Group, LLC for design-build services for a new adoption center, Dome renovation, and warehouse replacement, including related contract services, civic art, environmental services, testing, inspection, and contingency. [9]City CouncilJun 3 Item #42 adopted Ordinance 2026-0476, authorizing a maximum $16,200,000 Enterprise Fund contract with V&S Construction Company, LLC for miscellaneous small-diameter waterline, fire-hydrant, and valve rehabilitation and repairs. [9]City CouncilJun 3 On April 1, 2026, Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0261 (Item 8), appropriating $79,370,419.60 from the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for a Construction Services Cooperative Agreement with BOYER, INC through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard). [18]City CouncilApr 1 Ordinance 2026-0281 appropriated $48,816,735.37 from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund–Ad Valorem Tax and authorized SER Construction Partners, LLC to provide construction services under FY26 Asphalt Overlay Work Order Contract No. 2. [18]City CouncilApr 1 On March 18, 2026, Item 17 adopted Ordinance 2026-0198, appropriating $46,438,787 from the Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to perform construction services, advance work packages, materials engineering, and testing for Central Utilities Plant Renovations and Upgrades in District B. [20]City CouncilMar 18 On January 13, 2026, City Council adopted a $13,639,565 Enterprise Fund contract with Univar Solutions USA, LLC for caustic soda and hydrochloric acid for Houston Public Works, for three years with two one-year options. [28]City CouncilJan 13 Ordinance 2026-0038 adopted the $3,727,213.09 maximum contract with Equix Integrity Southeast, Inc. for Sewer Stoppage Cleaning and Television Inspection XI, with contingencies funded through the Water & Sewer System Operating Fund. [28]City CouncilJan 13 A $5,750,000 appropriation awarded GRAVA, LLC the FY2025 Street & Drainage Work Order Contract #4 (Rider), including CIP cost recovery, contingency, and testing services, with Item 31 adopted as Ordinance 2026-0012 on January 6, 2026. [29]City CouncilJan 6

Public Safety

Item 13 approved the fifth amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County relating to the construction and operation of the Joint Processing Center, at $8,166,666.41 from the General Fund (Ordinance 2026-0533 adopted). [7]City CouncilJun 17 For the Fire Station 40 Replacement Project, Ordinance 2026-0311 adopted an appropriation of $16,312,900 from the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund and authorized STRUCTURE TONE SOUTHWEST, LLC for Construction Manager At Risk services, including contract services, construction inspection, civic arts, and contingencies. [16]City CouncilApr 15 Motion 2026-0260 adopted a three-year contract with two one-year options with Dana Safety Supply, Inc Inc. for emergency and safety vehicle equipment parts and repair services for various departments, funded at $24,164,951.30 from General, Enterprise, and Other Funds. [12]City CouncilMay 13 On April 1, 2026, Council adopted Motion 2026-0170 (Item 11), extending SAFEWARE INC's award through September 30, 2032 and increasing spending authority by $30,100,000.00 for public-safety and emergency-preparedness equipment and supplies for various departments, funded from General and Enterprise Funds. [18]City CouncilApr 1 On March 18, 2026, Item 19 adopted Ordinance 2026-0199, appropriating $25,790,778 from the Police Consolidated Construction Fund for SpawGlass Construction Corporation's construction-phase services for the South Central Police Station in District I. [20]City CouncilMar 18 On March 25, 2026, Council appropriated $6,609,000 from the Police Consolidated Construction Fund for transfer of the E.B. Cape Center from Houston Public Works to the Houston Police Department in District I (Item 22, Ordinance 2026-0239 ADOPTED), with all voting aye and nays none. [19]City CouncilMar 25

Housing

On June 24, 2026, Item 7 approved and authorized a Loan Agreement between the City of Houston and the Harris County Housing Authority providing $4,000,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds (Grant Fund) for development costs of Bernicia Place, a new affordable multifamily apartment complex for seniors at 6000 Scottcrest Dr., Houston, Texas 77021, in District D - Evans-Shabazz, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0573 with all voting aye and nays none. [6]City CouncilJun 24 On May 6, 2026, Item 21 adopted Ordinance 2026-0388 amending Article IV of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances regarding multifamily rental buildings, establishing the High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program, declaring specified conduct unlawful, and providing penalties. [13]City CouncilMay 6 On July 15, 2026, Ordinance 2026-0624 was adopted authorizing the City to accept two grant awards from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Homeless Housing and Services Program funds (Item 15). [4]City CouncilJul 15 Ordinance 2026-0119 adopted a $4,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan agreement with New Faith Church of Houston for new construction and acquisition costs for New Faith Senior Village Apartment, a 120-unit senior apartment development at 14715 Monrad Drive, Houston, Texas 77053. [24]City CouncilFeb 10 Ordinance 2026-0231 approved a first amendment to the City's subrecipient agreement with Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County continuing administration and operation of the Housing Navigation Center at 2903 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77026, using Homeless Housing and Services Program General Set-Aside Funds and TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds. [19]City CouncilMar 25 Ordinance 2026-0167 appropriated $1,454,981.91 in Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Bond Series 2021 funds for single-family activities under item 20. [22]City CouncilFeb 24

Transportation

Council appropriated $300,000,000.00 out of the Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for a Memorandum of Agreement with United Airlines, Inc. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston in District B, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0602. [5]City CouncilJul 8 Item 5 approved MC2 CIVIL, LLC for the Emergency Purchase of Gulf Bank Road and Hardy Toll Road Bridge Critical Repairs for Houston Public Works at $129,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund under Motion 2026-0399. [4]City CouncilJul 15 Item 35 appropriated $1,738,254.00 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax and authorized an Interlocal Agreement with the Greater Northside Management District for the Safe Streets Project covering Districts F - Thomas and H - Castillo, resulting in Ordinance 2026-0674. [2]City CouncilJul 29 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0515 for Item 45, amending Ordinance No. 2024-1010 with ECONOLITE SYSTEM, INC for traffic signal maintenance, repair, and modification in the contract amount of $9,845,887 from the Special Revenue Fund. [8]City CouncilJun 10 Motion 2026-0331 extended VIKING CONSTRUCTION, LLC's pavement-preservation-services term through December 31, 2027 and increased spending authority from $5,000,000 to $18,950,358.50 for Houston Public Works. [8]City CouncilJun 10 Ordinance 2026-0039 adopted a $5,279,965.76 appropriation from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund–Ad Valorem Tax and awarded Traffic Systems Construction Inc. the Traffic Signal Work Order FY25 #1 contract. [28]City CouncilJan 13 Airport actions included Ordinance 2026-0004, adopting a $9,988,940.31 Airports Improvement Fund appropriation and contract with Granite Construction Company for Runway 4-22 shoulders pavement rehabilitation and lighting upgrades, including construction materials engineering, testing, and contingencies. [29]City CouncilJan 6 Under Item 7, Council also adopted Motion 2026-0007 providing $7,500,000 in five-year spending authority for multiple project-specific reimbursable agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration. [29]City CouncilJan 6 Item 36, adopted unanimously as Motion 2026-0019, authorized spending authority not to exceed $180,000,000 over three years for vehicle purchases for various departments through The Interlocal Purchasing System, BuyBoard, Sourcewell, and HGAC cooperative purchasing agreements. [29]City CouncilJan 6

Environment

Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0168, extending the first amendment to the Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC contract for used- and scrap-tire disposal services through April 25, 2027. [22]City CouncilFeb 24 Ordinance 2026-0410 adopted a $758,750 appropriation from the Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund for the Northwest Transfer Station Project. [12]City CouncilMay 13 Item #39 adopted Ordinance 2026-0474, prohibiting use of designated groundwater beneath the 5.745-acre tract at 3511 West 12th Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77008. [9]City CouncilJun 3

Personnel & Labor

On July 15, 2026, City Council's Item 1 confirmed nominations of John Gilmore IV to Position 10 and Denise Castillo-Rhodes to Position 11 of the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System Board of Trustees, each for a three-year term, adopted as Motion 2026-0403. [4]City CouncilJul 15 On July 8, 2026, City Council disposed of Item 4, the Mayor's request for confirmation of appointments and reappointments to the Board of Directors of Harris County Improvement District No. 3 (Upper Kirby Management District), including Position One, Cort King, reappointment, term to expire June 1, 2027, with Motion 2026-0381 Adopted. [5]City CouncilJul 8 On July 29, 2026, City Council's Item 16 adopted a resolution supporting the nomination of Council Member Mario Castillo to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors (Resolution 2026-0025). [2]City CouncilJul 29

Zoning

Item 26 established the north and south sides of the 4900-5000 block of Lingonberry Street between Coffee Street and Chain Street, with Ordinance 2026-0617 adopted. [4]City CouncilJul 15 Ordinance 2026-0599 vacated and abandoned a 10-foot-wide, 4,726 square foot water line easement (Parcel SY26-010A) and a 200 square foot water meter easement (Parcel SY26-010B) out of the P.W. Rose Survey to Methodist Hospital, the underlying fee owner, for a cash payment to the City of $862,050 in District D - Evans-Shabazz. [5]City CouncilJul 8 Ordinance 2026-0433, which consented to the addition of 143.74 acres to West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 21, was adopted. [11]City CouncilMay 20

Historic Preservation

On January 6, 2026, Council set by Motion 2026-0018 a 9:00 a.m. public hearing for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, on landmark applications for Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church at 828 W. 20th Street and the Alan and Hattie Green House at 5319 Institute Lane. [29]City CouncilJan 6 On January 13, 2026, Motion 2026-0022 was adopted following a public hearing on designation applications that included Landmark designations for Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 828 W. 20th Street, and the Alan and Hattie Green House, 5319 Institute Lane. [28]City CouncilJan 13 On April 15, 2026, Council adopted Motion 2026-0204, with all voting aye and no nays, on an item recommending designation of an Honorary Street Marker for Rev. M. L. Holiday at the intersection of the 9400 block of Mayberry Street and the 8500 block of Parkette Drive, District B. [16]City CouncilApr 15

Insights by Role

Journalist

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Reporters tracking the East Water Purification engineering award should note that Item #34's proposed $93,771,329 appropriation from the East Water Purification Enhancement Project Fund for CDM Smith Inc, Inc was tagged by Council Member Pollard, so no final action was taken and the money was not appropriated. [5]City CouncilJul 8

Follow-up coverage should reflect that on July 15, 2026, City Council adopted Item 36 (Ordinance 2026-0632), appropriating $93,771,329 from the East Water Purification Enhancement Project Fund for a Professional Engineering Services contract with CDM Smith Inc, Inc for East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project No. 1, after the item had been tagged by Council Member Pollard and carried over as Item 34 from the July 8, 2026 agenda. [4]City CouncilJul 15

Resident

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Residents wanting to address Council should use the Online Request Form, since Item #38 on May 20, 2026 adopted Ordinance 2026-0437 amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances to allow members of the public to register to speak before City Council through an Online Request Form. [11]City CouncilMay 20

Park users should watch for neighborhood construction, because at the July 15, 2026 meeting Item 37 appropriated $8,525,000 out of the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $2,501,000 out of the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, and $20,000 out of the Contributed Capital Project Fund and approved an interlocal agreement between the City of Houston and Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. for construction of improvements on twenty-five neighborhood parks under the Let's Play Houston Initiative, adopted as Ordinance 2026-0610. [4]City CouncilJul 15

Contractor

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Firms should not treat agenda placement as an award, given that Item #24 at the July 29, 2026 meeting would have awarded Professional Structural Engineering Services contracts to CONCEPT ENGINEERS, INC and FCM ENGINEERS, PC with a $3,650,000.00 maximum over a 3-year term plus 2 one-year options from the Enterprise Fund, but its recorded disposition is "Not Received - Not Considered," so no contract authority was granted. [2]City CouncilJul 29

Bidders on groundwater well work should confirm status before mobilizing, because Item #30, which would have appropriated $4,562,610.86 and authorized a contract with Alsay Incorporated for rehabilitation of groundwater wells at various locations, was recorded as "Pulled - Not Considered," and no contract was awarded. [3]City CouncilJul 22

Lobbyist

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Advocates monitoring city procurement preferences should review Item 12, which adopted Ordinance 2026-0611 amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Hire Houston First Program Exceptions, with findings and a severability provision. [4]City CouncilJul 15

Those tracking campaign-finance policy should account for Item 32 on July 22, 2026, which repealed Section 18-37 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas, relating to the Limitation on Repayment of Personal Loans from Campaign Contributions, with findings, related provisions and a severability clause (Ordinance 2026-0650). [3]City CouncilJul 22

Developer

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Developers of senior affordable housing should note the financing precedent in Item 7 on June 24, 2026, which approved a Loan Agreement with the Harris County Housing Authority providing $4,000,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from the Grant Fund for development costs of Bernicia Place, a new affordable multifamily apartment complex for seniors at 6000 Scottcrest Dr., Houston, Texas 77021 in District D - Evans-Shabazz. [6]City CouncilJun 24

Applicants pursuing tax-credit equity should note that Council adopted a resolution of no objection for Bernicia Place, a proposed multifamily development at 6000 Scottcrest Drive seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits. [29]City CouncilJan 6

Charts & Data

Largest Financial Items

ItemAmount
ORDINANCE supplementing the City of Houston, Texas Ordinance No. 2004-299; amending and restating the City of Houston, T$1.5B
RESOLUTION of Council of City of Houston, Texas approving issuance of Public Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, (FLYLAND H$750.0M
APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $393,877,973.01 for Purchase of Technology Related Products and Se$393.9M
MOTION awarding the Sale of $345,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2026, based on the lowest True In$345.0M
ORDINANCE appropriating $300,000,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for Memorandum of Agre$300.0M
ORDINANCE appropriating $220,485,966.15 out of City of Houston, Texas, Tax Increment Funds for REINVESTMENT ZONES ONE (L$220.5M
ORDINANCE appropriating $48,088,463.09 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing contracts with ALSTOM$193.8M
APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $180,000,000.00 for Purchase of Vehicles through The Interlocal Pu$180.0M
AMEND Motion No. 2025-513, 07/16/25, TO INCREASE spending authority from $114,045,419.60 to $130,545,419.60 for Water an$130.5M
ORDINANCE appropriating $106,038,296.40 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and author$106.0M

Most Mentioned Entities

EntityTypeMentions
Amy PeckPerson262
Martha Castex-TatumPerson242
Houston Public WorksDepartment159
Joaquin MartinezPerson59
Mario CastilloPerson41
Tarsha JacksonPerson41
Tiffany D. ThomasPerson38
City of HoustonOrganization36
Carolyn Evans-ShabazzPerson25
Abbie KaminPerson24

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