Matters — September 2026

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.

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

Houston Housing Finance Corporation Articles of Incorporation Amendment

The City Council considered an ordinance to amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Houston Housing Finance Corporation and to approve the proposed form of the amendment. The ordinance was approved as Ordinance 2026-0848-1 after it was first held back by a Council Member for further review.

Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0848-1

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

Land Acquisition for IMD Bikeways near Arthur Storey Park

The City Council took up an ordinance to acquire fee simple or easement interests in five parcels between Dairy Ashford Road and Arthur Storey Park for the IMD Bikeways project, by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain if needed. It also covered payment of related costs such as relocation assistance, appraisal fees, title services, recording fees, court costs, and expert witness fees. The ordinance passed as Ordinance 2026-0846 on September 30, 2026.

Sep 30: Ordinance 2026-0846

Third Amendment to Woodlands Township Regional Participation Agreement

The City Council considered a third amendment to its Regional Participation Agreement with The Woodlands Township, a political subdivision of the State of Texas. The ordinance was adopted, with Council Member Panzarella voting no and all other members voting aye.

Sep 2: Council Member Panzarella voting no, balance voting aye. ORDINANCE 2026-0774 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.

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.

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

to DHAWK GREASE TRANSPORT, LLC, Texas Limited Liability

This ordinance would grant Dhawk Grease Transport, 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 operate under Chapter 39 of the city's Code of Ordinances and include related terms and conditions.

Sep 2: All voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2026-0768 PASSED FIRST READING