Matters — May 2026
5 matters with activity · 3 new in this period · 5 resolved
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.
May 13: MOTION 2026-0267 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.
May 27: Tagged by Council Members Pollard and Ramirez
Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Funding
The ordinance proposed appropriating $1,988,000 from the Fleet/Equipment Special Revenue Fund to purchase various vehicles and equipment. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0535 on June 17, 2026.
May 20: Pulled by the Administration and not considered
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
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