Municue

February 2026 Report

4 meetings · 1 committee · $266.9M financial · 13 important findings

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Executive Summary

City Summary — February 2026

Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0145, appropriating $26,750,750.22 and awarding the Northside High School Areas Drainage and Paving contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0153, appropriating $12,197,977 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund and authorizing TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. for Nottingham Park and Community Center services. [1]City CouncilFeb 24

Financial Highlights

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-0145, appropriating $26,750,750.22 and awarding the Northside High School Areas Drainage and Paving contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0167, appropriating $1,454,981.91 in Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Bond Series 2021 Funds for single-family activities. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Council adopted a $6,560,000 maximum two-year concrete and asphalt restoration contract with Wilson Building Services, Inc. under Item #27, Ordinance 2026-0110. [3]City CouncilFeb 10 $46,417,000 was identified for the Trinity River Conveyance Project operated by Coastal Water Authority Projects (#24). [4]City CouncilFeb 3 $1,155,378.22 was identified for Consor Engineers, LLC’s Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project 454 amendment and CIP cost recovery (#22). [4]City CouncilFeb 3 The proposed $3,900,000 BuyBoard cooperative purchase for Parks and Recreation supplies from S&S Worldwide, Inc. (#7) was not approved or authorized. [4]City CouncilFeb 3

Development & Land Use

Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0119, providing a $4,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan to New Faith Church of Houston for New Faith Senior Village, a 120-unit senior apartment development at 14715 Monrad Drive. [3]City CouncilFeb 10 Ordinance 2026-0167 appropriated $1,454,981.91 in Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Bond Series 2021 funds for single-family activities. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Ordinance 2026-0132 abandoned a 38,254-square-foot portion of Rosecroft Drive and two water-line easements to Meritage Homes of Texas, L.L.C. at Stonehenge Apartments, Section Two, in exchange for $43,048 cash consideration and conveyance of a 47,992-square-foot right-of-way easement and a 20-foot water-line easement. [2]City CouncilFeb 18

Contracts & Procurement

City Council 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. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 City Council adopted the first amendment to LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC's used-and-scrap-tire disposal-services contract through April 25, 2027, as Ordinance 2026-0168. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0155, approving the first amendment to Capt. Kirk’s Marine Service, Inc.'s contract for boat, boat-motor, and boat-trailer maintenance and repair services through March 9, 2027. [1]City CouncilFeb 24

Community Impact

Council 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. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0146 authorizing a construction contract with THE GONZALEZ GROUP, LP LP for the Tidwell Park Aquatic Facility. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0162, authorizing a $103,800 capital-project contribution through an agreement with the ST. GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for St. George Place School Crossings Improvements in Districts F and J. [1]City CouncilFeb 24

Key Decisions

On February 3, 2026, Item 7, a proposed $3,900,000 five-year BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative purchase for the Parks and Recreation Department from S&S Worldwide, Inc., was pulled by the Administration and was not considered. [4]City CouncilFeb 3 On February 3, 2026, Item 12, a proposed $4,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan to New Faith Church of Houston for the 120-unit New Faith Senior Village Apartment at 14715 Monrad Drive, Houston, Texas 77053, was pulled by the Administration and was not considered. [4]City CouncilFeb 3 On February 10, 2026, Item #2 was pulled by the Administration and was not considered. [3]City CouncilFeb 10

Governance & Oversight

Council adopted Motion 2026-0072 confirming James R. Jard to Position Two of the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports Directors for a term expiring February 1, 2028. [3]City CouncilFeb 10 Item 37 adopted Ordinance 2026-0137 approving the Fifth Ward Redevelopment Authority’s FY2026 operating budget and FY2026-2030 capital improvement plan budget for Reinvestment Zone Number Eighteen, City of Houston, Texas. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 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. [2]City CouncilFeb 18

Infrastructure & Facilities

Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0118, appropriating $6,059,711 from the Water & Sewer Consolidated Construction Fund and authorizing a construction-services contract with Vortex Services, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal. [3]City CouncilFeb 10 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0134, appropriating $1,286,769 from the Water & Sewer Consolidated Construction Fund and authorizing a construction-services contract with Equix Integrity Southeast, Inc. for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 Council adopted Motion 2026-0117 approving spending authority not to exceed $450,000 from the Enterprise Fund for Houston's portion of the Second Interlocal Agreement with the San Jacinto River Authority and the City of Humble for the Lake ConroeLake Houston Joint Reservoir Operation Study. [1]City CouncilFeb 24

Public Safety

Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0141, amending the CentralSquare Technologies, LLC automated records-management-system contract to a maximum of $1,714,810.74 through November 10, 2026, with two additional three-month options. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0151, appropriating $960,493 from the General Fund for FY2026 operating-expense payment to Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc. under the first interlocal agreement. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0128 for a $1,405,087.08 amendment to the Harris County public-safety communications systems services and maintenance contract, funded through the Enterprise Fund. [2]City CouncilFeb 18

Housing

Council adopted Resolution 2026-0010 confirming no objection for affordable-rental developments subject to the One Mile Three Year Rule and non-competitive 4% housing tax-credit applications. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Ordinance 2026-0167 appropriated $1,454,981.91 in Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Bond Series 2021 funds for single-family activities. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Ordinance 2026-0125 adopted the first amendment to the City loan agreement with Houston Area Community Development Corporation, joined by NHH Wheatley, LLC. [2]City CouncilFeb 18

Transportation

Council adopted an ordinance authorizing a $103,800 Contribution for Capital Projects for St. George Place School Crossings Improvements. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0144, appropriating $10,500 from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund—Ad Valorem Tax for an infrastructure reimbursement agreement with the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority and Memorial Heights Zone. [2]City CouncilFeb 18 Ordinance 2026-0124 adopted authorization for Houston Public Works to apply for, accept, and expend TxDOT FY26 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds, including subsequent awards, for projects in Districts A, B, D, F, G, I, J, and K. [3]City CouncilFeb 10

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. [1]City CouncilFeb 24 Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0109, approving a third amendment to the City’s waste disposal services contract with BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP for the Solid Waste Management Department. [3]City CouncilFeb 10 Council adopted Motion 2026-0080 to extend the Houston Public Works award to PVS DX, INC, Inc. for sodium hypochlorite chemical through August 18, 2027. [3]City CouncilFeb 10

Insights by Role

Resident

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

City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0153, authorizing TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. to provide Construction Manager At Risk services for the new Nottingham Park and Community Center in District G. [1]City CouncilFeb 24

Contractor

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Contractors should review the Northside High School Areas Drainage and Paving contract awarded to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC under Ordinance 2026-0145. [2]City CouncilFeb 18

Developer

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

Developers should review Ordinance 2026-0167, which appropriated $1,454,981.91 in Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Bond Series 2021 Funds for single-family activities. [1]City CouncilFeb 24

Journalist

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Journalists should distinguish the February 3 proposed BuyBoard purchase from S&S Worldwide, Inc., which was pulled by the Administration and was not considered. [4]City CouncilFeb 3

Charts & Data

Largest Financial Items

ItemAmount
ORDINANCE appropriating $46,417,000.00 out Water & Sewer System Consolidation Construction Fund for Trinity River Convey$46.4M
ORDINANCE authorizing and approving Form of Master Contractor Agreement for City of Houston 2021 Winter Storm Single Fam$33.5M
ORDINANCE appropriating $26,750,750.22 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge Fund;$26.8M
ORDINANCE appropriating $3,218,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and $16,697,000.00 out $16.7M
APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $14,605,724.26 for Grounds Maintenance Services for the Houston P$14.6M
ORDINANCE appropriating $12,197,977.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing contract w$12.2M
ORDINANCE appropriating $12,000,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing contracts with ATKINS$12.0M
APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000.00 for Purchase of Books and Other Library Materials an$7.5M
ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-0221 related to contract with INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES LLC to provide Library Books$7.5M
ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with ALLIANCE HEALTH RESOURCES MOBILE DIVISION, LTD for Consolidated Testin$7.3M

Most Mentioned Entities

Source Events(4)

[1]Feb 24City Council
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[2]Feb 18City Council
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[3]Feb 10City Council
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[4]Feb 3City Council
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