Matters — Q1 2026
25 matters with activity · 25 new in this period · 22 resolved
Reinvestment Zone 27 Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The matter proposed approving the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Fiscal Years 2026–2030 capital improvements budget for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Seven. Motion 2026-0175 was adopted, resolving the matter.
Mar 25: Tagged by Council Member Kamin
Citywide Financial Status and Bond Funds Report
The City Controller and City Administration reported on the city’s financial status, including revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, special revenue funds, enterprise funds, and bond funds. The matter was resolved with Motion 2026-0409, which passed.
Mar 3: MOTION 2026-0121 ADOPTED
Fifth Ward Zone 2026 Budget Approval
The ordinance approved the Fifth Ward Zone’s Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and 2026–2030 capital improvement plan. It was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0137, with Council Member Ramirez voting no and the remaining council members voting yes.
Feb 18: ORDINANCE 2026-0137 ADOPTED; Council Member Ramirez voting no, balance voting aye
Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The ordinance approved the authority’s Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and the zone’s Fiscal Years 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan budget. City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-0080 on January 28, 2026, with all voting members voting aye; Council Member Davis was absent.
Jan 28: ORDINANCE 2026-0080 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none; Council Member Davis absent
Taxiway NA Reconstruction Contract Amendment
The city proposed a second contract amendment with Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. for construction services for the Reconstruction of Taxiway NA Project in District B–Jackson. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0192, with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Mar 3: ORDINANCE 2026-0192 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Saint George Place Zone 2026 Budget
The ordinance proposed a Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for the Saint George Place Redevelopment Authority and a Fiscal Years 2026–2030 capital improvements budget for the zone. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0079, with all voting members in favor and Council Member Davis absent.
Jan 28: ORDINANCE 2026-0079 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none; Council Member Davis absent
After-Hour Construction Plan Review Fee
A code amendment proposed an after-hour review fee for construction and development plans or permits through the Office of the City Engineer, with the Finance Department adding it to the City Fee Schedule. The citywide matter was heard by City Council and later stalled without a final disposition.
Mar 25: Item 8 was received during the course of the meeting; no final disposition is shown on these pages
City Controller Financial Status and Quarterly Investment Report
The City Controller and city administration presented a briefing on the city's current financial condition, including revenue, expenditure and encumbrance figures for the General Fund, special revenue funds and enterprise funds, along with the status of bond funds and a quarterly investment report. The City Council considered the report and adopted a related motion, resolving the matter.
Feb 3: MOTION 2026-0058 ADOPTED
Houston Violent Gang Crime Suppression Grant
The city proposed applying for and administering a fiscal year 2027 grant supporting violent gang crime suppression in Northeast and Westside Houston through the Houston Police Department. Ordinance 2026-0282 was adopted on April 1, 2026.
Mar 25: Tagged by Council Members Pollard and Thomas
Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credit Support
The City considered supporting proposed affordable rental housing developments and submitting applications for competitive 9% tax credits. The resolution was adopted as amended on February 18, 2026, with all votes in favor.
Feb 18: RESOLUTION 2026-0006 ADOPTED AS AMENDED; all voting aye, nays none
AAA Action Septic Waste Franchise
The ordinance granted AAA Action Septic Service LLC a citywide franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties. The ordinance was approved on April 1, 2026, with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0211 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
Masters Advanced Remediation Waste Franchise
The City granted Masters Advanced Remediation Services, LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide. The ordinance was approved on April 1, 2026, with all votes in favor.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0213 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
Commercial Waste Collection Franchise
The ordinance granted RefreshThreads Cleaners, LLC, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties throughout Houston. It passed with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0215 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
J. S. Septic Services Waste Collection Franchise
The ordinance proposed granting J. S. Septic Services Corp. a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid and industrial waste from commercial properties within Houston under Chapter 39. City Council approved the ordinance on final reading, with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0212 PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
Texas Mint Commercial Waste Franchise
The ordinance proposed granting Texas Mint Commercial Washing LLC a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties citywide in Houston. It passed third and final reading in full on April 1, 2026, with all votes in favor and none opposed.
Mar 25: ORDINANCE 2026-0217 ADOPTED PASSED SECOND READING; all voting aye, nays none
Airport Information Technology Consulting Contracts
The matter proposed appropriating $5 million from the Airports Improvement Fund for information technology consulting contracts with Burns Engineering, Inc. and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., for three years with two one-year options. Ordinance 2026-0173 was adopted.
Mar 3: ORDINANCE 2026-0173 ADOPTED
Emancipation West Affordable Housing at 2718 Emancipation
The resolution supported Emancipation West as affordable rental housing at 2718 Emancipation and backed an application for competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits. Resolution 2026-0008 was adopted on February 18, 2026, with all votes in favor.
Feb 18: RESOLUTION 2026-0008 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
Affordable Rental Housing Tax Credits
The resolution supported one or more affordable rental housing developments in Houston that were subject to the Two Mile Same Year Rule and authorized applications for competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits and construction. The resolution was adopted on February 18, 2026, with all votes in favor.
Feb 18: RESOLUTION 2026-0009 ADOPTED; all voting aye, nays none
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
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
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