Matters — 2026

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

East Water Purification Plant Enhancement

The city appropriated $26,437,655 for construction manager at risk services by Kiewit Water Facilities South Co. and salary recovery for East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project No. 1. The matter was approved on July 8, 2026.

Jul 15: ORDINANCE 2026-0633 ADOPTED

Water Main Replacement Engineering for Three Subdivisions

The city proposed appropriating $2,133,787.11 and approving an engineering services contract with SES Horizon Consulting Engineers, Inc. for water-main replacements in Briargate and Willow Park subdivisions and Spring Branch Central, including Capital Improvement Program cost recovery. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0630.

Jul 15: ORDINANCE 2026-0630 ADOPTED

East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project

The city appropriated $93,771,329 for East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project 1, including a professional engineering services contract with CDM Smith, Inc. and funding for capital improvement project cost recovery. Ordinance 2026-0632 was adopted on July 15, 2026.

Jul 15: ORDINANCE 2026-0632 ADOPTED

Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority Bond Increase

The ordinance proposed increasing the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority’s issuance of bonds and notes. It was adopted with all voting members in favor; Council Member Castex-Tatum was absent.

Jun 3: All voting aye, nays none; Council Member Castex-Tatum absent. ORDINANCE 2026-0486 ADOPTED

Houston Land Bank Sunnyside Landfill Reuse Planning Agreement

An agreement between the City of Houston and the Houston Land Bank is proposed to cover Phase I due diligence and reuse planning for the former Sunnyside Landfill, also known as Holmes Road Landfill. The site is in City Council District D.

Aug 25: Pulled by the Administration - will not be considered

Let’s Play Houston Park Improvements

The city approved $11.046 million in appropriations and an agreement with the Houston Parks Board to construct improvements at 25 neighborhood parks. The ordinance passed as Ordinance 2026-0610.

Jul 15: ORDINANCE 2026-0610 ADOPTED

Stallion Infrastructure Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise

This ordinance would grant Stallion Infrastructure Services, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties across the city. The franchise is issued under Chapter 39 of the Houston Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.

City Controller Financial Status and Quarterly Investment Report

The City Controller and city administration presented a briefing on the city's current financial condition, including revenue, expenditure and encumbrance figures for the General Fund, special revenue funds and enterprise funds, along with the status of bond funds and a quarterly investment report. The City Council considered the report and adopted a related motion, resolving the matter.

Aug 12: MOTION 2026-0468 ADOPTED

Continuation of City Government Appropriations

The ordinance continued appropriations for city government, authorized transfers, and closed the Container Lease, Recycling Revenue, and Bayou Greenway 2020 funds. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0517 with all votes in favor and none opposed.

Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0517 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant

The city proposed applying for and administering a fiscal year 2027 grant supporting violent gang crime suppression in Northeast and Westside Houston through the Houston Police Department. Ordinance 2026-0282 was adopted on April 1, 2026.

Apr 1: Ordinance 2026-0282 adopted

Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credit Support

The City considered supporting proposed affordable rental housing developments and submitting applications for competitive 9% tax credits. The resolution was adopted as amended on February 18, 2026, with all votes in favor.

Feb 18: RESOLUTION 2026-0006 ADOPTED AS AMENDED; all voting aye, nays none

Library Adult Literacy Services Funding for Fiscal Year 2027

The city proposed appropriating $400,000 from the Library Special Revenue Fund for Houston Public Library to administer adult literacy services in fiscal year 2027 through the Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy. A City Council member initially tagged the item, which delayed it, and it later came back for a vote. The ordinance was approved and became Ordinance 2026-0849.

Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0849

DHAWK Grease Transport Waste Hauling Franchise

The ordinance granted DHAWK Grease Transport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties within the City of Houston. It set related terms and conditions under the city's Code of Ordinances. The ordinance passed third and final reading on September 16, 2026, with all members voting aye and none opposed.

Sep 16: All voting aye, nays none; ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING

Tiger Trail Project 4 Improvements Funding

The ordinance proposes $7,549,000 from the Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions Capital Project Series E Fund and $402,000 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for Tiger Trail Project 4 improvements in Districts H and I.

Jun 10: Item received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition printed

Commercial Waste Collection Franchise

The ordinance granted RefreshThreads Cleaners, LLC, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties throughout Houston. It passed with all votes in favor and none opposed.

Apr 1: Ordinance 2026-0215 third and final reading in full; all voting aye, nays none

Texas Mint Commercial Waste Franchise

The ordinance proposed granting Texas Mint Commercial Washing LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide in Houston. It passed third and final reading in full on April 1, 2026, with all votes in favor and none opposed.

Apr 1: Ordinance 2026-0217 third and final reading in full; all voting aye, nays none