Matters — 2026
65 matters with activity · 65 new in this period · 52 resolved
Fiscal Year 2027 City Budget
The ordinance approved Houston’s Fiscal Year 2027 budgets and related changes to solid waste management, Houston Public Works, fund transfers, and fees. The total property tax rate remained $0.51919 per $100, while the estimated tax on the median homestead increased by $22.20 to $931.26. Ordinance 2026-0516 was adopted as amended.
Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0516 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Reinvestment Zone 27 Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The matter proposed approving the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Fiscal Years 2026–2030 capital improvements budget for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Seven. Motion 2026-0175 was adopted, resolving the matter.
Apr 15: Motion 2026-0205 adopted; all voting aye, nays none
Roseland Area Paving and Drainage Funding
The ordinance proposed a second additional $210,000 appropriation from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund to support the Roseland Area Paving and Drainage project, amend Civiltech Engineering’s professional services contract, and fund related capital improvement cost recovery. It was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0409.
May 13: ORDINANCE 2026-0409 ADOPTED
Campaign Contribution Loan Repayment Repeal
The ordinance proposed repealing the city code section limiting repayment of personal loans from campaign contributions. The ordinance passed as Ordinance 2026-0650 on July 22, 2026.
Jul 22: Ordinance 2026-0650
2024 Storm Home Repair Program
The ordinance adopted guidelines for a single-family home repair program related to the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl. Ordinance 2026-0607 was adopted on July 8, 2026.
Jul 8: ORDINANCE 2026-0607 ADOPTED
Bridge Replacement Funding Agreement
The ordinance proposed an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for bridge replacement or rehabilitation off the state system. The ordinance was approved on July 29, 2026.
Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0667
West 15th Street Bridge Funding Agreement
The City of Houston proposed an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for replacement or rehabilitation of the West 15th Street bridge. The proposal was approved on July 29, 2026.
Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0678
Laura Koppe Road Bridge Funding
The ordinance approved an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for bridge replacement or rehabilitation on Laura Koppe Road at Ditch. The matter passed as Ordinance 2026-0665.
Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0665
Furray Road Bridge Replacement Funding
The proposal approved advance funding for replacing or rehabilitating the bridge on Furray Road at Kennedy Gully. The ordinance passed on July 29, 2026.
Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0666
Emile Street Bridge Funding Agreement
The City of Houston proposed an advance funding agreement for bridge replacement or rehabilitation off the state system for Emile Street at Japhet Creek. The ordinance was approved on July 29, 2026.
Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0664
Citywide Financial Status and Bond Funds Report
The City Controller and City Administration reported on the city’s financial status, including revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, special revenue funds, enterprise funds, and bond funds. The matter was resolved with Motion 2026-0409, which passed.
Jul 15: MOTION 2026-0409 ADOPTED
Fifth Ward Zone 2026 Budget Approval
The ordinance approved the Fifth Ward Zone’s Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and 2026–2030 capital improvement plan. It was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0137, with Council Member Ramirez voting no and the remaining council members voting yes.
Feb 18: ORDINANCE 2026-0137 ADOPTED; Council Member Ramirez voting no, balance voting aye
Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The ordinance approved the authority’s Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and the zone’s Fiscal Years 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan budget. City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0080 on January 28, 2026, with all voting members voting aye; Council Member Davis was absent.
Jan 28: ORDINANCE 2026-0080 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none; Council Member Davis absent
30-Inch Water Line Engineering Services
The matter proposed a $5,138,258 appropriation and a professional engineering services contract with HTOWN ENGINEERS, LLC for a 30-inch water line along Bellaire Boulevard. It provided funding for engineering services and capital improvement program cost recovery. The ordinance passed on July 29, 2026 as Ordinance 2026-0677.
Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0677
Taxiway NA Reconstruction Contract Amendment
The city proposed a second contract amendment with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for construction services for the Reconstruction of Taxiway NA Project in District B–Jackson. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0192, with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Mar 3: ORDINANCE 2026-0192 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Saint George Place Zone 2026 Budget
The ordinance proposed a Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for the Saint George Place Redevelopment Authority and a Fiscal Years 2026–2030 capital improvements budget for the zone. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0079, with all voting members in favor and Council Member Davis absent.
Jan 28: ORDINANCE 2026-0079 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none; Council Member Davis absent
Chateau Forest Drainage and Paving
The city approved funding and a contract with Total Contracting Limited for drainage and paving construction in the Chateau Forest area. The matter also funded testing, construction management, salary recovery, and contingencies. Ordinance 2026-0601 was adopted on July 8, 2026.
Jul 8: Ordinance 2026-0601 Adopted
Jamail Skate Park Improvements Funding
The ordinance proposed appropriating $1,200,000 from the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund for Jamail Skate Park improvements in District H. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0522 with all votes in favor.
Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0522 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Union Pacific Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement
The ordinance appropriated $10,500 for preliminary engineering services and capital improvement program cost recovery under a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company. It was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0606 on July 8, 2026.
Jul 8: ORDINANCE 2026-0606 ADOPTED
After-Hour Construction Plan Review Fee
A code amendment proposed an after-hour review fee for construction and development plans or permits through the Office of the City Engineer, with the Finance Department adding it to the City Fee Schedule. The citywide matter was heard by City Council and later stalled without a final disposition.
Mar 25: Item 8 was received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition is shown on these pages
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