Matters — Q3 2026
41 matters with activity · 29 new in this period · 38 resolved
Library Adult Literacy Services Funding for Fiscal Year 2027
The city proposed appropriating $400,000 from the Library Special Revenue Fund for Houston Public Library to administer adult literacy services in fiscal year 2027 through the Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy. A City Council member initially tagged the item, which delayed it, and it later came back for a vote. The ordinance was approved and became Ordinance 2026-0849.
Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0849
DHAWK Grease Transport Waste Hauling Franchise
The ordinance granted DHAWK Grease Transport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties within the City of Houston. It set related terms and conditions under the city's Code of Ordinances. The ordinance passed third and final reading on September 16, 2026, with all members voting aye and none opposed.
Sep 16: All voting aye, nays none; ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED THIRD AND FINAL READING
Metro Grease Trap Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Metro Grease Trap 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 and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0702 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Grant Mackay Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Grant Mackay Company, Inc., a Texas corporation, a franchise giving it the right 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 city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0701 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Darling Ingredients Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Darling Ingredients Inc, a Texas corporation, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties within the City of Houston. The franchise is issued under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0700 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Houston Housing Finance Corporation Articles of Incorporation Amendment
The City Council considered an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Houston Housing Finance Corporation, along with the proposed form of that amendment. The item was first delayed when a Council Member tagged it, then returned for a vote. The ordinance was approved as Ordinance 2026-0848-1 on September 30, 2026.
Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0848-1
Synagro Commercial Solid and Industrial Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Synagro of Texas - CDR, Inc., a Maryland corporation, 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.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0706 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Waste Management Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Waste Management of Texas, Inc. 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.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0707 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Sewer Squad Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Franchise
This ordinance would grant Sewer Squad LLC, a Texas limited liability company, a franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties across the City of Houston. The franchise is granted under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0705 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Payless Waste Solutions Commercial Solid Waste Franchise
This ordinance would grant Payless Waste Solutions, Inc., a Texas corporation, 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 and includes related terms and conditions.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0703 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
Rentals To Go Commercial Solid Waste Hauling Franchise
The ordinance would grant Rentals To Go of Texas, LLC 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.
Aug 25: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0704 THIRD AND FINAL READING IN FULL
2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl Home Repair Program
The ordinance approved legal documents for the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl Single Family Home Repair Program, aligning them with newly adopted Program Guidelines. Ordinance 2026-0608 was adopted on July 8, 2026.
Jul 8: ORDINANCE 2026-0608 ADOPTED
Computer and Desktop Equipment Contracts with Dell, HP, Summus
The City Council considered contracts with Dell Marketing, HP Inc, and Summus Industries (doing business as Summus Technologies) to supply computer and desktop equipment and services, with a maximum total of $79,068,475 over 3 years plus two optional one-year extensions, paid from Enterprise and Other Funds. The ordinance passed as Ordinance 2026-0831 on September 30, 2026.
Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0831
Third Amendment to Woodlands Township Regional Participation Agreement
The City Council considered an ordinance approving a third amendment to the Regional Participation Agreement with The Woodlands Township, a political subdivision of the State of Texas. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 2026-0774, with Council Member Panzarella voting no and the remaining members voting yes.
Sep 2: Council Member Panzarella voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2026-0774 ADOPTED
Professional Structural Engineering Services Contracts
The city is considering professional structural engineering services contracts with Concept Engineers, Inc. and FCM Engineers, PC, with a maximum contract amount of $3,650,000 paid from the Enterprise Fund. The agreements would run for three years with two optional one-year extensions.
Aug 12: Not received - will be considered if received before the end of the meeting
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
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
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
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
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
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