Matters — October 2026
18 matters with activity · 18 new in this period · 13 resolved
Tax Abatement Guidelines Update with Infill Development Rules
The city proposed revising and reauthorizing its guidelines and criteria for tax abatement agreements, including adding a new subsection for infill development applications. The ordinance was passed as amended on October 27, 2026, after it was first held back when four Council Members tagged it for later consideration.
Oct 27: Ordinance 2026-0954 - As amended
Leland Woods Redevelopment Authority Budget and Capital Plan
The proposal covered the Leland Woods Redevelopment Authority's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and its capital improvement plan budget for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, on behalf of Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Two. It affected Council Districts B and I. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0955 after an initial delay when a Council Member tagged it.
Oct 27: Ordinance 2026-0955 - Adopt
Jacobs Engineering Drainage and Paving Design Contract Amendment
The City Council considered adding $3,040,406.63 from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund, which is supported by property taxes, to amend the engineering services contract with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. The contract covers the Market Square, Garner Villas, and Parkhill Area paving and drainage projects, and the money also covers capital improvement project cost recovery. The ordinance passed as Ordinance 2026-0907.
Oct 14: All voting aye, nays none; ORDINANCE 2026-0907 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.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0876 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
DASAC Cleaning Services Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
The ordinance would grant DASAC Cleaning Services LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. The franchise would be granted under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0872 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Texas Disposal Systems Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in the City of Houston. The franchise would be issued under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and sets related terms and conditions.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0879 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Anytime Septic Solutions Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Anytime Septic Solutions LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. The franchise is issued under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0871 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
R&D Portable Sanitation Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
The ordinance would grant R&D Portable Sanitation Solutions LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. It sets related terms and conditions under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0874 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
3L Environmental Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant 3L Environmental LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in Houston. The franchise is granted under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and applies citywide.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0870 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Supreme Site Services Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Supreme Site Services LLC, a Texas corporation, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties across the City of Houston. It sets related terms and conditions under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0877 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Grease Solutions Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Grease Solutions, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in the City of Houston. The franchise is issued under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0873 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Texan Waste Services Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Texan Waste Services Inc the right to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties across the City of Houston. The franchise is set under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0878 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Slick Response Services Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Slick Response Services, Ltd., a Texas corporation, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties in the City of Houston. It sets related terms and conditions under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances.
Oct 21: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0875 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
AIMS Companies Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Contract
The city proposes a contract with CSI Consolidated LLC, doing business as AIMS Companies, for sewer stoppage cleaning and television inspection construction services, with a maximum amount of $6,716,115 including contingencies. The contract would be paid from the Enterprise Fund and sets a deadline for the bidder to submit post-bid documents, with the bidder held in default if it misses that deadline.
Oct 21: Not received - City Secretary advised it will be considered if received before the end of the meeting
Security Installation and Maintenance Contracts with Three Vendors
The city proposes contracts with three vendors, 3:5 Group (doing business as Mid South), Digital Air Control (DAC) and Intertech Security, for security system installation and maintenance services. The contracts would run three years with two optional one-year extensions, with a combined maximum of $30,075,000 from General and Other Funds.
Oct 27: Not Received - Not Considered
Combined Utility System Refunding Bonds Ordinance
The ordinance would supplement the city's Combined Utility System Master Ordinance to allow issuance of first lien revenue refunding bonds in one or more series. It would let the Mayor and City Controller approve the amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms, and would authorize paying off or retiring certain outstanding utility system obligations. It also covers related agreements, including bond purchase and paying agent agreements and amendments to legal counsel agreements.
Oct 27: Not Received - Not Considered
Houston Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds
This ordinance would authorize the City of Houston to issue Combined Utility System Revenue Obligations and set how they are paid back. It also lays out the city's commitments for operating the utility system, handling the revenues it earns, and maintaining funds and accounts that secure the obligations.
Oct 27: Not Received - Not Considered
Combined Utility System Refunding Bonds Ordinance
This ordinance would allow the city to issue Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds in one or more series, with the Mayor and City Controller approving amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms. It would also pay off certain outstanding utility system obligations, end qualified hedge agreements, and authorize related escrow, purchase, and legal agreements.
Oct 27: Not Received - Not Considered
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