Matters — 2026
97 matters with activity · 97 new in this period · 72 resolved
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
Land Addition to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441
The City is considering consenting to the addition of 58.8896 acres of land to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441, which would include the land within that district.
Sep 9: All voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. ORDINANCE 2026-0785 ADOPTED
Body Armor and Accessories Contract Amendment with Galls
The city proposes amending its contract with Galls, LLC to supply body armor and accessories, extending it through November 18, 2027 with a maximum contract amount of $1,295,525. The cost would be paid from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund.
Sep 9: ORDINANCE 2026-0778 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 ADOPTED
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
Mister Car Wash City Vehicle Wash Contract
The City proposes a contract with CWP Asset Corp., doing business as Mister Car Wash, to provide car wash services for a maximum of $2,601,582.40. The contract would run three years with two optional one-year extensions, paid from the General, Enterprise and Other Funds.
Sep 23: Not received - City Secretary advised it will be considered if received before the end of the meeting
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
Specialized Traffic Planning Assistance Contract
The City of Houston is proposing a five-year interlocal agreement with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute for specialized technical assistance in traffic and transportation planning and management, with a maximum amount of $750,000.
Jun 10: Item received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition printed
Fiscal Year 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan
The Finance Department recommends approval of the Fiscal Year 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
Jun 17: Tagged by Council Members Jackson, Thomas and Castex-Tatum
Small-Diameter Water Line and Hydrant Work
The city accepted Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.'s contract work on miscellaneous small-diameter water lines, fire hydrants, and valves, with final payment authorized if needed. Motion 2026-0220 was adopted.
Apr 22: MOTION 2026-0220 ADOPTED
APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed
The City Council considered spending authority of up to $393,877,973.01 over five years for technology products and services, purchased through cooperative purchasing agreements such as those with the Texas Department of Information Resources and the General Services Administration, for various departments using General and Other Funds. The council approved the authority with all members voting aye and none opposed.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2026-0492 ADOPTED
Fiscal Year 2025 Police Hiring Grant
The ordinance approved applying for and accepting a Fiscal Year 2025 Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program grant for the Houston Police Department chief and provided for a cash match. Ordinance 2026-0066 was adopted, with all votes in favor.
Jan 21: Ordinance 2026-0066 adopted; all voting aye, nays none
Material Handler Equipment Replacement Funding
The ordinance proposes $491,098 in appropriations for material handler equipment replacement: $200,000 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $291,098 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund.
Jun 17: Item was received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition is printed in these pages
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