Matters — 2026

Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credit Applications

The resolution proposed city support for affordable rental housing developments in the City of Houston’s extraterritorial jurisdiction or limited-purpose annexed areas and applications for competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits. The resolution was adopted on February 18, 2026, with all votes in favor.

Feb 18: RESOLUTION 2026-0007 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Tax Increment Funds for Affordable Housing and Projects

The ordinance proposes appropriating $220,485,966.15 from tax increment funds across Houston reinvestment zones. The funds would support affordable housing, administrative expenses, Houston Independent School District payments, project costs, and redevelopment authority payments.

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

$60.1 Million Tax Increment Fund Appropriation

The ordinance proposes appropriating $60,138,296.44 from tax increment funds across 14 reinvestment zones for affordable housing, administrative expenses, educational facilities payments to Houston Independent School District and Humble Independent School District, and redevelopment authority payments.

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

Houston Recovery Center Fiscal Year 2027 Payment

The City approved payment to Houston Recovery Center LGC for its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under an interlocal agreement. Ordinance 2026-0519 was adopted with all votes in favor.

Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0519 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Houston Forensic Science Center Fiscal Year 2027 Funding

The ordinance proposed paying Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc. its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under its interlocal agreement with the City of Houston. The ordinance was adopted, with all votes in favor and none opposed.

Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0518 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Ethan Health LGC Fiscal Year 2027 Payment

The matter proposed paying Ethan Health LGC its full Fiscal Year 2027 operating expenses under an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston. Ordinance 2026-0520 was adopted on June 10, 2026.

Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0520 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Combined Utility System Solid Waste Expansion

The ordinance proposed expanding Houston’s Combined Utility System to include the Solid Waste Disposal System and Solid Waste Management Department while amending its operating and management rules. Ordinance 2026-0521 was adopted on June 10, 2026, with all votes in favor.

Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0521 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board Appointments

The Mayor requested confirmation of seven appointments and reappointments to the Memorial City Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. The motion was adopted unanimously, with all voting aye and none opposed.

Mar 25: MOTION 2026-0152 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

Memorial City Reinvestment Zone Board Appointments

The mayor requested confirmation of seven appointments or reappointments to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen, City of Houston, Texas (Memorial City). The City Council adopted the motion unanimously.

Mar 25: MOTION 2026-0151 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none

SESCO Commercial Waste Franchise

A request proposed granting SESCO, LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide. The matter was under City Council review before becoming inactive.

Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0216 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none

Redzone Robotics Commercial Waste Franchise

A request proposed granting Redzone Robotics, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide in Houston. The ordinance was under City Council review before becoming inactive without a final vote.

Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0214 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none

Professional Structural Engineering Services Contracts

The city is considering professional structural engineering services contracts with Concept Engineers, Inc. and FCM Engineers, PC, with a maximum contract amount of $3,650,000 paid from the Enterprise Fund. The agreements would run for three years with two optional one-year extensions.

Harris County Municipal Utility District 612 Water Contract

The city proposed a water supply contract with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 612. The contract was approved through Ordinance 2026-0609 on July 8, 2026.

Jul 8: ORDINANCE 2026-0609 ADOPTED

Water and Wastewater Rate Study Contract

The city would amend its contract with Raftelis Financial, Inc. for professional consulting services on a combined water and wastewater utility systems rate study, with a maximum contract amount of $522,010.

Jun 17: The City Secretary advised that Item 19 has not been received but will be considered if it's received before the end of the meeting

Cigna Medical Administration Services Contract

The ordinance amended the contract with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for medical third-party administrator and chronic disease management services through December 31, 2027, for $9 million from the Health Benefits Fund. Ordinance 2026-0523 was adopted.

Jun 10: ORDINANCE 2026-0523 ADOPTED

Domestic Abuse Survivor Shelter Services

The matter proposed amending a $250,000 contract with the Houston Area Women’s Center to provide shelter and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. The amendment was approved on July 29, 2026, as Ordinance 2026-0652.

Jul 29: Ordinance 2026-0652

Houston Concrete Contractor Settlement Agreements

The City proposed final settlement, release, and indemnity agreements with Southern Brothers Concrete and J.P. Sewer Main Repair & Drain Specialist LLC for $416,375.78 through the Enterprise Fund. Ordinance 2026-0343 was adopted on April 22, 2026.

Apr 22: ORDINANCE 2026-0343 ADOPTED

Salvation Army Homelessness Services Funding

The amendment extended the City of Houston’s agreement with The Salvation Army through April 30, 2027, and provided $325,000 in additional Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant funds. The funding supported diversion, emergency shelter, and homeless prevention services for households at risk of immediate homelessness. Ordinance 2026-0395 was adopted on May 6, 2026.

May 6: ORDINANCE 2026-0395 ADOPTED

Clinical Laboratory Reagents and Test Kits Contract

The city proposes a three-year contract with Becton Dickinson and Company, with two one-year options, to provide clinical laboratory reagents and test kits for $329,033.35.

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

Sponsorship Acquisition and Consulting Services Contract

FASCINARE, LLC would provide sponsorship acquisition and consulting services under a contract of up to $150,000 for three years, with two one-year options, funded by the State Cable TV Franchise Fee.

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