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CITY • Taylor County, TX
City of Abilene
Population / Scale
131,588
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7289
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$266.8M
+5.1% YoY • +45.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +1.3 pts • 10Y: -1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.6 pts
58.1 (D) → 51.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +5.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+45.3% (5Y)
10Y: +83.5% • Since '00: +291.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0562
FY 22: $0.7851 → FY 27: $0.7289
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.1 (D)'10: 55.1 (D)'17: 52.9 (D)'22: 51.5 (D)'27: 51.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $68.2M'10: $106.9M'17: $145.5M'22: $183.6M'27: $266.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BL
Benjamin L. Bailey
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
BR
Blaise Regan
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
LB
Lynn Beard
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
ME
Miguel Espinoza
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
SP
Shane Price
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
TC
Travis Craver
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
WH
Weldon Hurt
Mayor (At-Large)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Abilene Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Abilene Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Abilene Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/abilene/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-20
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Abilene
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($266,847,324) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.728900 per $100 valuation: $0.543200 M&O + $0.185700 I&S) for City of Abilene. Source: Taylor County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$266.8M
General Fund
$168.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$18.5M
Capital Projects
$14.9M
Per Capita
$2,028
Public Safety: $86.2M (32%)
0Public Works: $74.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $15.1M
Administration: $30.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7289 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+21.3% YoYFreedom Score: 50.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-5.) — City of Abilene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($253,970,995) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.754200 per $100 valuation) for City of Abilene.
Total Appropriation
$254.0M
General Fund
$159.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$17.9M
Capital Projects
$14.2M
Per Capita
$1,930
Public Safety: $81.5M (32%)
0Public Works: $71.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $14.4M
Administration: $28.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7542 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 50.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Abilene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($209,356,375) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.757700 per $100 valuation) for City of Abilene.
Total Appropriation
$209.4M
General Fund
$130.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$16.3M
Capital Projects
$11.7M
Per Capita
$1,591
Public Safety: $66.4M (32%)
0Public Works: $58.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $11.7M
Administration: $23.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7577 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 50.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Abilene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Abilene (Jones County) totaling $201,401,034. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7328 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$201.4M
General Fund
$125.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.7M
Capital Projects
$11.3M
Per Capita
$1,531
Public Safety: $63.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $56.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $11.3M
Administration: $22.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7328 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Abilene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Abilene (Jones County) totaling $192,048,282. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7621 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$192.0M
General Fund
$119.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$15.0M
Capital Projects
$10.8M
Per Capita
$1,459
Public Safety: $60.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $53.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $10.8M
Administration: $21.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7621 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$266.85M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $168.0MPer Capita: $2,028Tax Rate: $0.7289Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$253.97M(+21.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $159.9MPer Capita: $1,930Tax Rate: $0.7542Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$209.36M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $130.2MPer Capita: $1,591Tax Rate: $0.7577Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$201.40M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $125.3MPer Capita: $1,531Tax Rate: $0.7328Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$192.05M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $119.5MPer Capita: $1,459Tax Rate: $0.7621Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$183.60M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $114.2MPer Capita: $1,395Tax Rate: $0.7851Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$175.06M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $108.9MPer Capita: $1,330Tax Rate: $0.789026Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$168.26M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $104.7MPer Capita: $1,279Tax Rate: $0.800861Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$161.98M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $100.8MPer Capita: $1,231Tax Rate: $0.80967Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$153.29M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $95.4MPer Capita: $1,165Tax Rate: $0.821005Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$145.46M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $90.5MPer Capita: $1,105Tax Rate: $0.816079Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$138.96M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.4MPer Capita: $1,056Tax Rate: $0.811183Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$133.43M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.0MPer Capita: $1,014Tax Rate: $0.807938Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$126.62M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $78.8MPer Capita: $962Tax Rate: $0.808746Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$121.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.4MPer Capita: $921Tax Rate: $0.809555Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$116.50M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $72.5MPer Capita: $885Tax Rate: $0.810365Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$112.09M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $69.7MPer Capita: $852Tax Rate: $0.807934Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$106.87M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.5MPer Capita: $812Tax Rate: $0.803086Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$102.54M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $63.8MPer Capita: $779Tax Rate: $0.806298Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$98.11M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $61.0MPer Capita: $746Tax Rate: $0.809523Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$93.62M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.2MPer Capita: $711Tax Rate: $0.811952Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$90.22M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.1MPer Capita: $686Tax Rate: $0.814388Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$85.78M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $53.4MPer Capita: $652Tax Rate: $0.816017Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$82.54M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $51.3MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.811121Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$79.00M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.1MPer Capita: $600Tax Rate: $0.81761Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$75.15M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.7MPer Capita: $571Tax Rate: $0.824151Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$71.84M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.7MPer Capita: $546Tax Rate: $0.82992Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$68.19M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.4MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.82494Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 85-2026 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 85-2026: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," ARTICLE XIII, "SCHEDULES," SECTION 18-286, "DECREASED SPEED LIMITS-SCHOOL ZONES," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BEL
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," ARTICLE XIII, "SCHEDULES," SECTION 18-286, "DECREASED SPEED LIMITS-SCHOOL ZONES," OF THE ABILENE...
Ord. 2026-09-24-3. (e5615d) • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding Flock Group, Inc.'s License Plate Readers (Rondell Seratte)
Enacted by City of Abilene in City Council Meeting on 2026-09-24 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Flock Presentation...
Ord. 2026-09-24-13. (a97fb8) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services and Amendment for Geographical Information Services in the Fiscal Year 2027 with Resource Data, Inc. (Troy Swanson)
The Information Technology (IT) Department requires the ability to acquire professional services from Resource Data, Inc. and seeks an amendment to the original...
Ord. 2026-09-24-21. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-50: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 Acres from Planned Development District (PDD-37) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at Property ID 986701. (Tim Littlejohn)
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-50: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15...
Ord. 2026-09-24-3. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Presentation:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding Flock Group, Inc.'s License Plate Readers <strong><em><u>(Rondell Seratte)</u></em></strong></span>
Enacted by City of Abilene in City of Abilene City Council Meeting on 2026-09-24 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Flock Presentation...
Ord. 2026-09-24-27. (ee8acd) • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
<span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Ordinance (Final Reading):</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code <em><strong><u>(Jeff Duebner)</u></strong></em></span>
<span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Ordinance (Final Reading):</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Ame...
Ord. 2026-09-24-17. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance (First Reading) : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Airport Security Badge Fees (Don Green)
Ordinance (First Reading) : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Airport Security Badge Fee...
Ord. 2026-5. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)...
Ord. 2026-09-24-21. (d03b31) • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-50:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;...
Ord. 2026-09-24-28. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
<strong>The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:</strong>
<strong>The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss an...
Ord. 2026-09-24-15. (29c3d5) • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bidding services for an Employee Parking Lot (North) (Don Green)
Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bidding services for an Emp...
Ord. 2026-09-24-19. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>OAM-2026-01:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the City Of Abilene to Amend the Comprehensive Plan,
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;...
Ord. 2026-09-24-9. (92f491) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
<strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards <strong><em><u>(Matthew Dane)</u></em></strong>
<strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards <strong><...
Ord. 2026-09-24-27. • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code (Jeff Duebner)
Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article...
Ord. 2026-09-24-15. • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
<strong><u>Resolution</u></strong>: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bidding services for an Employee Parking Lot (North) <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>
<strong><u>Resolution</u></strong>: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bid...
Ord. 2026-09-24-16. (6ab044) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
<strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>
<strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver <strong><em><u>(Don ...
Ord. 2026-09-24-16. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver (Don Green)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver (Don Green)...
Ord. 2026-5. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
<u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY2027 Budget <u><strong><em>(Marjorie Knight)</em></strong></u>
<u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY202...
Ord. 2026-09-24-17. (e49128) • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
<strong><u>Ordinance (First Reading)</u></strong>: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Airport Security Badge Fees <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>
<strong><u>Ordinance (First Reading)</u></strong>: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Ai...
Ord. 2026-09-24-23. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-53: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at the south-east corner of Musgrave Bl and East Lake Rd. (Tim Littlejohn)
Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-53: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67...
Ord. 2026-09-24-18. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>CUP-2026-13:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Appro
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;...
Ord. 2026-09-24-13. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
<strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services and Amendment for Geographical Information Services in the Fiscal Year 2027 with Resource Data, Inc. <strong><em><u>(Troy Swanson)</u></em></strong>
<span style="margin-left:0in;">The Information Technology (IT) Department requires the ability to acquire professional services from Resource Data, Inc. and see...
Ord. 2026-09-24-9. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards (Matthew Dane)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards (Matthew Dane)...
Ord. 2026-09-24-18. (dec9cc) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 6.89 Acres Zoned General Retail (GR) To Allow for Outside Storage and sales. Located At 2554 Barrow St. (Tim Littlejohn)
Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Appr...
Ord. 2026-09-24-20. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-49:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 56.27
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Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 City of Abilene Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 17,001 (19.0% of 89,479 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Benjamin L. Bailey WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Shane Price WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Travis Craver WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Miguel Espinoza WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Blaise Regan WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Lynn Beard WINNER
100.0% (14,960 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
City of Abilene 2025 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-11-07
City of Abilene 2023 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition C • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition C: Park
Authorized Debt: $9.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $9,000,000 in bond obligations for Park....
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Recreation
Authorized Debt: $28.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $28,000,000 in bond obligations for Recreation....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: Zoo
Authorized Debt: $15.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $15,000,000 in bond obligations for Zoo....
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
City of Abilene 2022 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 21,475 (24.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
69.0% (14,818 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (6,657 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 16,106 (18.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
57.0% (9,180 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (6,926 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,527 (14.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
71.0% (8,894 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (3,633 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,580 (23.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
67.0% (13,789 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (6,791 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,844 (30.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
61.0% (16,375 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (10,469 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 23,265 (26.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
66.0% (15,355 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (7,910 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 16,106 (18.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
55.0% (8,858 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (7,248 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 23,265 (26.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
65.0% (15,122 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (8,143 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,844 (30.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
62.0% (16,643 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (10,201 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 15,212 (17.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
54.0% (8,214 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (6,998 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,791 (21.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
70.0% (13,154 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (5,637 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 24,160 (27.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
61.0% (14,738 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (9,422 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 17,896 (20.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
69.0% (12,348 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (5,548 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 13,422 (15.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
58.0% (7,785 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (5,637 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 17,896 (20.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
67.0% (11,990 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (5,906 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 13,422 (15.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
57.0% (7,651 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (5,771 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 19,686 (22.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
66.0% (12,993 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (6,693 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,844 (30.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
60.0% (16,106 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (10,738 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 14,317 (16.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
57.0% (8,161 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (6,156 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,527 (14.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
56.0% (7,015 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (5,512 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,791 (21.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
56.0% (10,523 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (8,268 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Abilene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 16,106 (18.0% of 89,480 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Weldon Hurt WINNER
61.0% (9,825 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
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City of Abilene City Council Regular Meeting (Official Notice)
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Public Works and Infrastructure: Street Repairs and Utility Maintenance6: Planning and Zoning: Specific Use Permits and Ordinances7: City Procurement and Interlocal Compacts8: Executive Session: Real Property Negotiations (§ 551.072)9: Adjourn2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION1.: Mayor Pro-Tem Shane Price4: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG5: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS2.: Dyess Airmen Exceptional Performance Recognition: Technical Sergeant Matthew Beaumier Airman First Class Jack Katzer8: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS3.: Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding Flock Group, Inc.'s License Plate Readers (Rondell Seratte)4.: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on September 10, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)6.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the replacement of Body-Worn, In-Car Cameras and Evidence Management (Rondell Seratte)7.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding Annual Street Services Division Materials Bid #CB 2651 (Jeff Duebner)8.: Resolution: Receive a report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Brightly Software Inc. for Facility Assessment Services (Richard Rodgers)10.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Contract with United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Monitoring Stations (Matthew Dane)11.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding Bids for Purchase of Bulk Chemicals to be Used by Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants in Fiscal Year 2027 (Matthew Dane)9.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards (Matthew Dane)12.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services with Computer Task Group (CTG), Inc. as a provider of Managed and Project Services (Troy Swanson)14.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Accept a FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Grant (Don Green)29: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS24.: Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Possible Action Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding (Matthew Dane)25.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Awarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Bid for Alum (Matthew Dane)26.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action to Accept a FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Small Airport Letter of Intent in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $30,000,000 (Don Green)34: EXECUTIVE SESSION28.: The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:36: RECONVENE37: REGULAR AGENDA29.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with SE Wall Street, LLC (Stanley Smith)30.: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Attorney31.: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge41: ADJOURNMENT5.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)13.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services and Amendment for Geographical Information Services in the Fiscal Year 2027 with Resource Data, Inc. (Troy Swanson)15.: Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bidding services for an Employee Parking Lot (North) (Don Green)21.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-50: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 Acres from Planned Development District (PDD-37) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at Property ID 986701. (Tim Littlejohn)23.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-53: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at the south-east corner of Musgrave Bl and East Lake Rd. (Tim Littlejohn)18.: Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 6.89 Acres Zoned General Retail (GR) To Allow for Outside Storage and sales. Located At 2554 Barrow St. (Tim Littlejohn)16.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver (Don Green)20.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-49: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 56.27 Acres Zoned Agricultural Open (AO), Multi Family (MF), Medium Density (MD) and Residential Single Family (RS-6) to Agricultural Open (AO). Located at Property ID 16024 and 10803. (Tim Littlejohn)22.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-51: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.23 Acres from Mixed Use (MX) to General Commercial (GC) zoning. Located at 1642 N 19th St. (Tim Littlejohn)27.: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code (Jeff Duebner)19.: Ordinance (First Reading) OAM-2026-01: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the City Of Abilene to Amend the Comprehensive Plan, More Specifically the Future Land Use Map. (Tim Littlejohn)17.: Ordinance (First Reading) : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Airport Security Badge Fees (Don Green)2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene City Council Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Abilene City Council.
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1: CALL TO ORDER1.: Mayor Pro-Tem Shane Price3: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG2.: <strong><u>Dyess Airmen Exceptional Performance Recognition:</u></strong><ul><li>Technical Sergeant Matthew Beaumier</li><li>Airman First Class Jack Katzer</li></ul>4.: <strong><u>Minutes:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on September 10, 2026 <u><em><strong>(Shawna Atkinson)</strong></em></u>6.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the replacement of Body-Worn, In-Car Cameras and Evidence Management <strong><em><u>(Rondell Seratte)</u></em></strong>7.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding Annual Street Services Division Materials Bid #CB 2651 <u><em><strong>(Jeff Duebner)</strong></em></u>8.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Brightly Software Inc. for Facility Assessment Services <strong><u><em>(Richard Rodgers)</em></u></strong>10.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Contract with United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Monitoring Stations <em><u><strong>(Matthew Dane)</strong></u></em></span>11.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding Bids for Purchase of Bulk Chemicals to be Used by Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants in Fiscal Year 2027 <strong><em><u>(Matthew Dane)</u></em></strong></span>12.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services with Computer Task Group (CTG), Inc. as a provider of Managed and Project Services <strong><em><u>(Troy Swanson)</u></em></strong>14.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Accept a FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Grant <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>24.: <strong><u>Presentation:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Possible Action Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding <strong><em><u>(Matthew Dane)</u></em></strong>25.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Awarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Bid for Alum <strong><em><u>(Matthew Dane)</u></em></strong>26.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action to Accept a FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Small Airport Letter of Intent in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $30,000,000 <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>31: RECONVENE29.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with SE Wall Street, LLC<strong><em><u> (Stanley Smith)</u></em></strong></span>30.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oral Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Attorney</span>31.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oral Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge</span>35: ADJOURNMENT5.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY2027 Budget <u><strong><em>(Marjorie Knight)</em></strong></u>28.: <strong>The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:</strong>15.: <strong><u>Resolution</u></strong>: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bidding services for an Employee Parking Lot (North) <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>13.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services and Amendment for Geographical Information Services in the Fiscal Year 2027 with Resource Data, Inc. <strong><em><u>(Troy Swanson)</u></em></strong>9.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards <strong><em><u>(Matthew Dane)</u></em></strong>3.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Presentation:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding Flock Group, Inc.'s License Plate Readers <strong><em><u>(Rondell Seratte)</u></em></strong></span>18.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>CUP-2026-13:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Appro21.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-50:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 19.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>OAM-2026-01:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the City Of Abilene to Amend the Comprehensive Plan,20.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-49:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 56.2722.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-51:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.23 A16.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>23.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-53:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67 27.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Ordinance (Final Reading):</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code <em><strong><u>(Jeff Duebner)</u></strong></em></span>17.: <strong><u>Ordinance (First Reading)</u></strong>: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Airport Security Badge Fees <strong><em><u>(Don Green)</u></em></strong>2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene City Council - September 24, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATION2026-1027: Mayor Pro-Tem Shane PriceItem-4: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAGItem-5: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-1198: Dyess Airmen Exceptional Performance Recognition:Technical Sergeant Matthew BeaumierAirman First Class Jack Katzer2026-1165: Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding Flock Group, Inc.'s License Plate Readers (Rondell Seratte)Item-8: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS2026-1029: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on September 10, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)2026-1123: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council FY2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)2026-1151: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the replacement of Body-Worn, In-Car Cameras and Evidence Management (Rondell Seratte)2026-1164: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding Annual Street Services Division Materials Bid #CB 2651 (Jeff Duebner)2026-1170: Resolution: Receive a report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Brightly Software Inc. for Facility Assessment Services (Richard Rodgers)2026-1173: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Contract with United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Monitoring Stations (Matthew Dane)2026-1174: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Awarding Bids for Purchase of Bulk Chemicals to be Used by Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants in Fiscal Year 2027 (Matthew Dane)2026-1196: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services with Computer Task Group (CTG), Inc. as a provider of Managed and Project Services (Troy Swanson)2026-1176: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Accept a FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Grant (Don Green)Item-29: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS2026-1160: Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Possible Action Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding (Matthew Dane)2026-1197: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Awarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Bid for Alum (Matthew Dane)2026-1175: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action to Accept a FY26 Federal Aviation Administration Small Airport Letter of Intent in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $30,000,000 (Don Green)Item-34: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1016: The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:2026-1017: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)1. City of Abilene v. 3118 South 22nd Street, Abilene, Texas, et al.; Cause No. 11968-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed October 11, 20192. Alton H. Smith, Jr. and Alicia Malorie Smith 2026-1018: 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)2026-1019: 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)2026-1020: 551.074 (Personnel Matters)1. City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Boa2026-1021: 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)2026-1022: 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)Item-42: RECONVENEItem-43: REGULAR AGENDA2026-1192: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with SE Wall Street, LLC (Stanley Smith)2026-1054: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Attorney2026-1057: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the Municipal Court JudgeItem-47: ADJOURNMENT2026-1172: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-49: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 56.27 Acres Zoned Agricultural Open (AO), Multi Family (MF), Medium Density (MD) and Residential Si2026-1178: Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Amend the Fee Ordinance 83-2026 and Approve a new Airport Security Badge Fees (Don Green)2026-1203: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Acquire Professional Services and Amendment for Geographical Information Services in the Fiscal Year 2027 with Resource Data, Inc. (Troy Swanson)2026-1158: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-53: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at the south-east corner of Mu2026-1177: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd for design and bidding services for an Employee Parking Lot (North) (Don Green)2026-1155: Ordinance (First Reading) OAM-2026-01: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the City Of Abilene to Amend the Comprehensive Plan, More Specifically the Future Land Use Map. (Tim Littlejohn)2026-1156: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-50: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 Acres from Planned Development District (PDD-37) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at Property ID 2026-1162: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Munic2026-1154: Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 6.89 Acres Zoned General Retail (GR) To Allow for Outside Storage and sales. Located 2026-1061: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Adopting the City of Abilene Water Utility Design Standards (Matthew Dane)2026-1171: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve Addendum 1 to Task Order 2 with Garver (Don Green)2026-1157: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-51: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.23 Acres from Mixed Use (MX) to General Commercial (GC) zoning. Located at 1642 N 19th St. (Tim Li2026-09-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
Special Airport Development Board Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER3: MINUTES2.: Consideration and Action Approving Minutes of the July 22nd, 2026 Meeting.5: AGENDA ITEMS4.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Award of the Parking Lot Revenue Control System.6.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Garver Task Order 2 Revised Addendum 1.7.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of a Lease with Outpost, LLC.8.: Discussion and Action to Approve a Recommendation to Accept an FAA Small Airport Letter of Intent for $10,000,000, and FY26 Discretionary Grant in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for Terminal Construction.9.: Discussion and Action to Approve a Recommendation to Accept an FY26 FAA AIP Supplemental Grant in an amount not to exceed $61,370.00 for Vehicle Movement Area Transmitter (VMAT) equipment.14: EXECUTIVE SESSION16: ADJOURNMENT12.: Next Airport Development Board meeting is scheduled for October 14 , 2026 to be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall located at 555 Walnut St, Abilene, TX 79601. Next Facility and Planning Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026 to be held in the Lawrence E. Gill Conference Room on the first floor of the Abilene Regional Airport Terminal Building locate5.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Airport Badge Fees and Terminology Revision.3.: Airport Management Reports: Review and Acknowledgment of Statistical Reports Regulatory and Legislative Issues Update Update on current projects and operations issues - Airport Access Road Project, Terminal Improvements/Expansion, Aircraft Ramp Project, Outstanding Maintenance/Repairs, Operations Events - Airport Tenant Issues/Performance Budget Submittal - FY27 proposals (Parking Lot Revenue Cont1.: Call to Order and Introduce New Member and Visitors.10.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd to bid and manage construction of a new Employee Parking Lot (North).11.: Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 551.072, a governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Additionally, Section 551.087 allows a governmental body to discuss or deliberate on commercial 2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene Special Airport Development Board Meeting
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2.: <span style="font-size: 14px;">Consideration and Action Approving Minutes of the July 22nd, 2026 Meeting.</span>4.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Award of the Parking Lot Revenue Control System.7.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of a Lease with Outpost, LLC.8.: Discussion and Action to Approve a Recommendation to Accept an FAA Small Airport Letter of Intent for $10,000,000, and FY26 Discretionary Grant in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 for Terminal Construction.9.: Discussion and Action to Approve a Recommendation to Accept an FY26 FAA AIP Supplemental Grant in an amount not to exceed $61,370.00 for Vehicle Movement Area Transmitter (VMAT) equipment.5.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Airport Badge Fees and Terminology Revision.10.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Task Order 4 with Enprotec, Hibbs & Todd to bid and manage construction of a new Employee Parking Lot (North).1.: <span style="font-size: 14px;">Call to Order and Introduce New Member and Visitors.</span>6.: Discussion and Action to Recommend Approval of Garver Task Order 2 Revised Addendum 1.12.: <span style="font-size: 14px;">Next Airport Development Board meeting is scheduled for<strong> October 14</strong><strong>, 2026 </strong>to be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall located at 555 Walnut St, Abilene, TX 79601.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" id="isPasted">Next Facility and Planning Subcommittee meet3.: Airport Management Reports:<ul><li>Review and Acknowledgment of Statistical Reports</li><li>Regulatory and Legislative Issues Update </li><li>Update on current projects and operations issues - Airport Access Road Project, Terminal Improvements/Expansion, Aircraft Ramp Project, Outstanding Maintenance/Repairs, Operations Events - Airport Tenant Issues/Performance</li><li>Budget Submittal - FY27 pro11.: <span style="font-size: 14px;">Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 551.072, a governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Additionally, Section 551.087 allows a governmental body to discu2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
The Landmarks Commission Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: MINUTES1.: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on July 28, 20264: AGENDA ITEMS2.: PP-2026-01: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion & Public Hearing and Take Action on A project proposal to repair the existing foundation issues, due to the house sinking on the north, south, and east sides located at 702 Sayles Boulevard. (Kera Valois)6: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene The Landmarks Commission Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER1.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Minutes:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on July 28, 2026</span>2.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>PP-2026-01:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion & Public Hearing and Take Action on A project proposal to repair the existing foundation issues, due to the house sinking on the north, south, and east sides located at 702 Sayles Boulevard. <strong><em><u>(Kera Valois)</u></em></strong></span>4: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENTS3: AGENDA ITEMS1: Consider acceptance of August 25, 2026 minutes.2: Consider acceptance of the August 2026 financial statements.3: Consider approval of retirement benefits to Robert Pope effective August 1, 2026.4: Consider approval of death benefits to Cindy Dockter, widow of David Dockter, effective August 16, 2026.8: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board Meeting
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2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION1.: Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn Beard4: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG5: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS6: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS2.: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Special Workshop Meeting Held on August 24, 2026, and the Regular Meeting Held on August 27, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)3.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Taylor County for a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)4.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Jones County for a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)6.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing an Agreement with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for the Management and Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues (Marjorie Knight)10.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding the Hamby Water Reclamation Facility Blower Upgrades Project to Carlile Specialty Contractors, LLC (Matthew Dane)11.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Appointing Individuals to Serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Directors (Emily Crawford)12.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2646 Water Department Street and Miscellaneous Repair Work (North) 2026-2027 to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc. (Max Johnson)13.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2647 Water Department Street and Miscellaneous Repair Work (South) 2026-2027 to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc. (Max Johnson)20: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS15.: Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding (Matthew Dane)27.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Supporting the Recommendations of the Abilene Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Joint Review Committee; Authorizing a $13,500,000 Contribution to the Abilene Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund, and Providing for Related Matters (Marjorie Knight)34: EXECUTIVE SESSION28.: The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:36: RECONVENE37: REGULAR AGENDA29.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter (Shawna Atkinson) Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Board30.: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Manager31.: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Secretary41: ADJOURNMENT26.: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Establishing Base Salary and Step Pay Qualifications, Specialized Functions, Certifications, Assignments, and Additional Pay for Abilene Fire Fighters Employed by the City of Abilene for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 202725.: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2026-202742: TAX PAYER IMPACT STATEMENT7.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau FY2026 Revised and FY2027 Budgets (Marjorie Knight)23.: Ordinance (FinalReading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget8.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Taylor County Expo Center's FY2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)22.: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Revised 2025-2026 Budget24.: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Setting the Tax Levy5.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Certain Financial Policies of the Governing Principles, Rules of Procedures, and Council Policies (Marjorie Knight)16.: Ordinance (Final Reading) HOZ-2026-02: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply Historic Overlay Zoning To Approximately 0.139 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC). Located at 1902 North 1 st Street. (Tim Littlejohn)21.: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-48: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to change the zoning of approximately 30.08 acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single Family (RS-6). Located at 6648 Butterfield Trail. (Tim Littlejohn)14.: Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code (Max Johnson)9.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Energy and Construction Services Contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for Phase 6 Improvements (Matthew Dane)19.: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-46: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.0 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6). Located at 3234 Beltway S. (Tim Littlejohn)17.: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-43: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.8 Acres from Heavy Commercial (HC) to a Planned Development District (PDD-202). Located at 803, 825, and 833 Pine Street. (Tim Littlejohn)18.: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-45: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 166.9 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Patio Home (PH), Multi-Family (MF), and General Retail (GR). Located at 6002 Texas Avenue. (Tim Littlejohn)20.: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-47: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, Take Action on a Request from the Owner to amend the terms of a Planned Development District (PDD-76). Specifically, to allow town homes and Patio Homes within Tract 3. Located at 5534 Health Way Dr. (Tim Littlejohn)2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene City Council Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER1.: Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn Beard3: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG4: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS2.: <strong><u>Minutes:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Special Workshop Meeting Held on August 24, 2026, and the Regular Meeting Held on August 27, 2026 <u><em><strong>(Shawna Atkinson)</strong></em></u>3.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Taylor County for a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 <em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">(Shawna Atkinson)</span></4.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Jones County for a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 <em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">(Shawna Atkinson)</span></s6.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing an Agreement with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for the Management and Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues<strong><em> <u>(Marjorie Knight)</u></em></strong>10.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding the Hamby Water Reclamation Facility Blower Upgrades Project to Carlile Specialty Contractors, LLC <strong><u><em>(Matthew Dane)</em></u></strong></span>11.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Appointing Individuals to Serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Directors<strong><em> <u>(Emily Crawford)</u></em></strong>12.: <strong data-pasted="true"><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2646 Water Department Street and Miscellaneous Repair Work (North) 2026-2027 to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc.<strong><em> <u>(Max Johnson)</u></em></strong>5.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Certain Financial Policies of the Governing Principles, Rules of Procedures, and Council Policies<strong><em> </em><u><em>(Marjorie Knight)</em></u></strong>13.: <strong data-pasted="true"><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2647 Water Department Street and Miscellaneous Repair Work (South) 2026-2027 to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc.<strong><em> <u>(Max Johnson)</u></em></strong>15.: <strong><u>Presentation:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding <strong><em><u>(Matthew Dane)</u></em></strong>29.: <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">(Shawna Atkinson)</span></em></strong></span></p><ul><li>Firemen's Relief & Retiremen27.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Supporting the Recommendations of the Abilene Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Joint Review Committee; Authorizing a $13,500,000 Contribution to the Abilene Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund, and Providing for32: RECONVENE20.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-47:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, Take Action on a Request from the Owner to amend the terms of a Planned Development District (PDD-76). Spe28.: <strong>The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:</strong>30.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oral Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Manager</span>31.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oral Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Secretary</span>36: ADJOURNMENT2026-1094: TAX PAYER IMPACT STATEMENT22.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading):</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Revised 2025-2026 Budget</span>7.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau FY2026 Revised and FY2027 Budgets <strong><em><u>(Marjorie Knight)</u></em></strong>23.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (FinalReading):</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget</span>24.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading):</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Setting the Tax Levy</span>8.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Taylor County Expo Center's FY2027 Budget <strong><em><u>(Marjorie Knight)</u></em></strong>17.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-43:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.8 Acres from Heavy Com16.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>HOZ-2026-02:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply Historic Overlay Zoning To Approximately 0.139 Acre18.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-45:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 166.9 Acres from Agricul14.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Ordinance (First Reading):</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code <em><strong><u>(Max Johnson)</u></strong></em></span>21.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-48:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to change the zoning of approximately 30.08 acres from Agricul26.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading):</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Establishing Base Salary and Step Pay Qualifications, Specialized Functions, Certifications, Assignments, and Additional Pay for Abilene Fire Fighters Employed by the City of Abilene for the Fiscal Yea19.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-46:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.0 Acres from Agricultu25.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading):</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2026-2027</span>9.: <strong><u>Resolution: </u></strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Energy and Construction Services Contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for Phase 6 Improvements<strong> <u><em>(Matthew Dane)</em></u></strong>2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene City Council - September 10, 2026
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2026-1015: 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)Item-42: RECONVENEItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATION2026-1023: Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn BeardItem-4: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAGItem-5: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS2026-1025: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Special Workshop Meeting Held on August 24, 2026, and the Regular Meeting Held on August 27, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)2026-1042: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Taylor County for a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)2026-1043: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Jones County for a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)Item-43: REGULAR AGENDA2026-1100: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing an Agreement with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for the Management and Use of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues (Marjorie Knight)2026-1101: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau FY2026 Revised and FY2027 Budgets (Marjorie Knight)2026-1122: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Taylor County Expo Center's FY2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)2026-1144: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding the Hamby Water Reclamation Facility Blower Upgrades Project to Carlile Specialty Contractors, LLC (Matthew Dane)2026-1142: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Appointing Individuals to Serve on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Directors (Emily Crawford)2026-1083: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2646 Water Department Street and Miscellaneous Repair Work (North) 2026-2027 to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc. (Max Johnson)2026-1084: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2647 Water Department Street and Miscellaneous Repair Work (South) 2026-2027 to Bontke Brothers Construction Co., Inc. (Max Johnson)Item-20: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS2026-897: Presentation: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing Regarding the Development of a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Utilizing Texas Water Development Board Funding (Matthew Dane)2026-1124: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Supporting the Recommendations of the Abilene Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Joint Review Committee; Authorizing a $13,500,000 Contribution to the Abilene FiremenItem-34: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1009: The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:2026-1010: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)1. City of Abilene v. 3118 South 22nd Street, Abilene, Texas, et al.; Cause No. 11968-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed October 11, 20192. Alton H. Smith, Jr. and Alicia Malorie Smith 2026-1011: 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)1. Discussion Regarding Downtown LIbrary2026-1012: 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)2026-1013: 551.074 (Personnel Matters)1. City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Boa2026-1014: 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)2026-1026: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter (Shawna Atkinson)Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Board2026-1056: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City Manager2026-1055: Oral Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Evaluation of the City SecretaryItem-47: ADJOURNMENT2026-1094: TAX PAYER IMPACT STATEMENT2026-1145: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Energy and Construction Services Contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. for Phase 6 Improvements (Matthew Dane)2026-1110: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-45: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 166.9 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Patio Home (PH), Multi-Family (MF), a2026-1111: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-46: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.0 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6). Locat2026-1091: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Setting the Tax Levy2026-1108: Ordinance (Final Reading) HOZ-2026-02: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply Historic Overlay Zoning To Approximately 0.139 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC). Located at 1902 North 12026-1109: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-43: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.8 Acres from Heavy Commercial (HC) to a Planned Development District (PDD-202)2026-1099: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Certain Financial Policies of the Governing Principles, Rules of Procedures, and Council Policies (Marjorie Knight)2026-1090: Ordinance (FinalReading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget2026-1094: Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code (Max Johns2026-1112: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-47: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, Take Action on a Request from the Owner to amend the terms of a Planned Development District (PDD-76). Specifically, to allow town homes and Patio Homes within Tr2026-1093: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Establishing Base Salary and Step Pay Qualifications, Specialized Functions, Certifications, Assignments, and Additional Pay for Abilene Fire Fighters Em2026-1089: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Revised 2025-2026 Budget2026-1092: Ordinance (Final Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Adopting Fees and Charges for FY 2026-20272026-1113: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-48: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to change the zoning of approximately 30.08 acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single Family (RS-6). Loc2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Mayor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENTS3: MINUTES1.: Approval of Minutes (Discussion and Action)5: AGENDA ITEMS2.: City Mission and Board Resolution (Discussion)3.: Proclamation Recognizing October as Disability Awareness Month (Discussion)4.: CityLink Presentation (Discussion) Introduction of SPARE Review of Service Analytics CityLink Ridership on the Rise Simpler, Safer way to pay CityLink Route & App Information Public Engagement5.: CityLink Report (Discussion)6.: Emergency Management (Discussion)7.: City of Abilene ADA Assessment (Discussion, Public Hearing, and Possible Vote)8.: Upcoming Board Topics (Discussion) This item allows board members to recommend topics to be included and discussed at future board meetings.13: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene Mayor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENTS1.: Approval of Minutes (Discussion and Action)2.: City Mission and Board Resolution (Discussion)3.: Proclamation Recognizing October as Disability Awareness Month (Discussion)4.: CityLink Presentation (Discussion)<ul><li>Introduction of SPARE</li><li>Review of Service Analytics</li><li>CityLink Ridership on the Rise</li><li>Simpler, Safer way to pay</li><li>CityLink Route & App Information</li><li>Public Engagement</li></ul>5.: CityLink Report (Discussion)6.: Emergency Management (Discussion)7.: City of Abilene ADA Assessment (Discussion, Public Hearing, and Possible Vote)8.: Upcoming Board Topics (Discussion)<ul><li>This item allows board members to recommend topics to be included and discussed at future board meetings.</li></ul>11: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
09/08 Board of Adjustment Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: MINUTES1.: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on August 11, 2026.4: AGENDA ITEMS6: EXECUTIVE SESSION7: ADJOURNMENT2.: BA-2026-10: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request for a Variance Located at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road to Allow a Monument Sign to be Located on the Property Line Instead of the Required 10’ from the Property Line. (Kera Valois)2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene 09/08 Board of Adjustment Meeting
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4: EXECUTIVE SESSION5: ADJOURNMENT1: CALL TO ORDER1.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Minutes:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on August 11, 2026.</span>2.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BA-2026-10:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request for a Variance Located at 4801 Buffalo Gap Road to Allow a Monument Sign to be Located on the Property Line Instead of the Required 10’ from the Property Line. <strong><em><u>(Kera Valois)</u></em></strong>2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
September 2026 Board of Building Standards
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: MINUTESA.: Public hearing and approval of August 5, 2026 Board of Building Standards meeting minutes.4: PUBLIC HEARINGS:5: AGENDA ITEMSA.: Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-0001130: 2970 S 6th St (FAIR PARK ACRES OUTLOT 3, BLOCK 3, LOT 4, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Armstrong Electrical Supply, IncB.: Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000771: 1857 Jeanette St (MEMORIAL PARK, BLOCK 4, LOT D, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Armstrong, Jerold & DorisC.: Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #26-000774: 1641 Simmons Ave (FAUCETT OF CENTRAL PARK, LOT W PT OF 1 & 2, OUTLOT B, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Carroll, JoanD.: Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #26-001342: 310 Jeanette St (2 & N6 FT OF LT 3 185 1 BOWYER ABL OT, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Cortez, Alfredo & BlancaE.: Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #26-003642: 801 S 11th St (OT ABILENE BLK 208 ANDERSON 1-C, LOT 25-26-27, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Rodriguez, Raymond & CynthiaF.: Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #26-003644: 2834 S 11th St (SAYLES & HUGHES S/2 BLK 11 BA 91, BLOCK 4, LOT E100 S140 LT 4, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Petty, Susan12: EXECUTIVE SESSIONA.: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)14: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Child Advocacy Center Board Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENTS3: MINUTES1.: Approve July Minutes5: AGENDA ITEMS2.: CAC Board Communications and Texas Open Meetings Act Laws - Haley Cagle, Assistant City Attorney3.: Update and Discussion from Fund Raising and Prevention Committee4.: Discussion and Vote Regarding National Night Out5.: CAC Director Updates6.: CAC Staff Presentation11: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene Child Advocacy Center Board Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENTS1.: Approve July Minutes2.: CAC Board Communications and Texas Open Meetings Act Laws - Haley Cagle, Assistant City Attorney3.: Update and Discussion from Fund Raising and Prevention Committee4.: Discussion and Vote Regarding National Night Out5.: CAC Director Updates6.: CAC Staff Presentation9: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION3: MINUTES1.: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on August 4, 20265.: OAM-2026-01: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the City Of Abilene to Amend the Comprehensive Plan, More Specifically the Future Land Use Map. (Mason Teegardin)13: EXECUTIVE SESSION14: ADJOURNMENT8.: Z-2026-53: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at the southeast corner of Musgrave Bl and East Lake Rd. Legal Description Being a 22.67 Acre Tract Out of the SW/4 of Section 25, Blind Asylum Lands, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.2.: CUP-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 6.89 Acres Zoned General Retail (GR) To Allow for Outside Storage and sales. Located At 2554 Barrow St. Legal Description Being Approximately 6.99 Acres Out of The Brook Hollow Addition, Block 10 Save and except 4231.2 square feet conve6.: Z-2026-50: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 Acres from Planned Development District (PDD-37) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at Property ID 986701. Legal Description Being Lot 1, Block A, Kingdom Park Subdivision, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. (Adam Holland)5: ZONING4.: CUP-2026-12: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 56.27 Acres Zoned Agricultural Open (AO) To Allow for A Laydown Yard. Located At Property ID 16024 and 10803. Legal Description Being Approximately 56.27 Acres Out of The F. Rodriguez Survey Number 87, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. (Ke3.: Z-2026-49: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 56.27 Acres Zoned Agricultural Open (AO), Multi Family (MF), Medium Density (MD) and Residential Single Family (RS-6) to Agricultural Open (AO). Located at Property ID 16024 and 10803. Legal Description Being Approximately 56.27 Acres Out of The F. Ro7.: Z-2026-51: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.23 Acres from Mixed Use (MX) to General Commercial (GC) zoning. Located at 1642 N 19th St. Legal Description Being all of Lot 4 and the East part of Lot 3, Block 10, College Heights Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. (Clarissa Iv2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION1.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Minutes:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on August 4, 2026</span>11: EXECUTIVE SESSION12: ADJOURNMENT8.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Z-2026-53:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 22.67 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at the southeast corner of Musgrave Bl and Eas4.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CUP-2026-12:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 56.27 Acres Zoned Agricultural Open (AO) To Allow for A Laydown Yard. Located At Property ID 16024 an3.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Z-2026-49:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 56.27 Acres Zoned Agricultural Open (AO), Multi Family (MF), Medium Density (MD) and Residential Single Family (RS-65.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OAM-2026-01:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the City Of Abilene to Amend the Comprehensive Plan, More Specifically the Future Land Use Map. <strong><em><u>(Mason Teegardin)</u></em></strong></span>2.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CUP-2026-13:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 6.89 Acres Zoned General Retail (GR) To Allow for Outside Storage and sales. Located At 2554 Barrow S6.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Z-2026-50:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.15 Acres from Planned Development District (PDD-37) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at Property ID 986701. Legal De7.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Z-2026-51:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on </span><span style="margin-left:0in;">a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.23 Acres from Mixed Use (MX) to General Commercial (GC) zoning. Located at 1642 N 19th St. Legal Description Being2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER2: INVOCATION1.: Councilmember Jay Patterson4: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG5: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS6: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS2.: Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on August 13, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)6.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing Staff to Enter Into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Ambler Ave. Signal Improvement Project (Max Johnson)7.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Enprotec / Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Wastewater Treatment Advisor Phase I (Jeremiah Bihl)8.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Garver, LLC for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Wastewater Treatment Phase 1 Master Plan (Jeremiah Bihl)9.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Enprotec / Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Water Treatment Domain Phase I (Jeremiah Bihl)10.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Taylor Engineering, LLC for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Wastewater Collection Domain Phase 1 (Jeremiah Bihl)11.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Jacob & Martin, LLC for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Water Distribution Domain Phase 1 (Jeremiah Bihl)24: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS27: EXECUTIVE SESSION21.: The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:29: RECONVENE30: REGULAR AGENDA22.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter (Shawna Atkinson) Airport Development Board Animal Services Advisory Board Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 Visual Arts Jury23.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Settlement Agreement, Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene, Cause No. 51867-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas (Stanley Smith)33: ADJOURNMENT4.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation's FY 2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)5.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Acknowledging Receipt of the Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District's FY 2026 Revised Budget and FY 2027 Budget (Marjorie Knight)18.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-48: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to change the zoning of approximately 30.08 acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single Family (RS-6). Located at 6648 Butterfield Trail. (Tim Littlejohn)14.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-43: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.8 Acres from Heavy Commercial (HC) to a Planned Development District (PDD-202). Located at 803, 825, and 833 Pine Street. (Tim Littlejohn)16.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-46: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.0 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6). Located at 3234 Beltway S. (Tim Littlejohn)12.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving t he City Manager to Execute a Change Order to the Contract Between Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC and the Abilene Fire Department, for the Purchase of Four (4) Pierce Custom-Built Fire Apparatus ( Cande Flores)3.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Negotiated Settlement Between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division Regarding the Company’s 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declaring Existing Rates To Be Unreasonable; Adopting Tariffs that Reflect Rate Adjustments Consistent with the Negotiated Settlement; Finding the19.: Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Emergency Construction Contract with Dowtech Specialty Contractors, Inc. for the Hamby VFD & Blower Emergency Project (Jeremiah Bihl)15.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-45: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 166.9 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Patio Home (PH), Multi-Family (MF), and General Retail (GR). Located at 6002 Texas Avenue. (Tim Littlejohn)13.: Ordinance (First Reading) HOZ-2026-02: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply Historic Overlay Zoning To Approximately 0.139 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC). Located at 1902 North 1 st Street. (Tim Littlejohn)20.: Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-44: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 8.05 Acres from General Commercial (GC) to Multi-Family (MF). Located on the 1200 Block of Spur 707. (Tim Littlejohn)17.: Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-47: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to amend the terms of a Planned Development District (PDD-76). Specifically, to allow town homes and Patio Homes within Tract 3. Located at 5534 Health Way Dr. (Tim Littlejohn)2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Abilene City Council Meeting
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1: CALL TO ORDER1.: Councilmember Jay Patterson3: PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG4: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS2.: <strong><u>Minutes:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on August 13, 2026 <u><em><strong>(Shawna Atkinson)</strong></em></u>6.: <strong data-pasted="true"><u>Resolution:</u></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing Staff to Enter Into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Ambler Ave. Signal Improvement Project <strong><em><u>(Max Johnson)</u></em></strong>7.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Enprotec / Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Wastewater Treatment Advisor Phase I <strong><em><u>(Jeremiah Bihl)</u></em></strong>8.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Garver, LLC for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Wastewater Treatment Phase 1 Master Plan <strong><em><u>(Jeremiah Bihl)</u></em></strong></span>9.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Enprotec / Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Water Treatment Domain Phase I <strong><em><u>(Jeremiah Bihl)</u></em></strong></span>10.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Taylor Engineering, LLC for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Wastewater Collection Domain Phase 1 <strong><em><u>(Jeremiah Bihl)</u></em></strong></span>11.: <span style="margin-left:0in;"><strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with Jacob & Martin, LLC for the Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan – Water Distribution Domain Phase 1 <strong><em><u>(Jeremiah Bihl)</u></em></strong></span>25: RECONVENE22.: <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">(Shawna Atkinson)</span></em></strong></span></p><ul><li>Airport Development Board</l23.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resolution:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Settlement Agreement, Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene, Cause No. 51867-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas <strong><em><u>(Stanley Smith)</u></em></strong></span>28: ADJOURNMENT5.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Acknowledging Receipt of the Abilene-Taylor County Events Venue District's FY 2026 Revised Budget and FY 2027 Budget <strong><u><em>(Marjorie Knight)</em></u></strong>4.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Abilene Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation's FY 2027 Budget <strong><u><em>(Marjorie Knight)</em></u></strong>14.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-43:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.8 Acres from Heavy Commercial (HC) to a Pl12.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving t<span style="margin-left:0in;">he City Manager to Execute a Change Order to the Contract Between Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC and the Abilene Fire Department, for the Purchase of Four (4) Pierce Custom-Built Fire Apparatus<strong> <u>(<em>Cande Flores)</em></u></strong></sp13.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>HOZ-2026-02:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply Historic Overlay Zoning To Approximately 0.139 Acres Zoned General Comm18.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-48:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to change the zoning of approximately 30.08 acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to R16.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-46:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.0 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Res15.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-45:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 166.9 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to P21.: <strong>The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:</strong>19.: <strong><u>Resolution:</u> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Emergency Construction Contract with Dowtech Specialty Contractors, Inc. for the Hamby VFD & Blower Emergency Project <strong><em><u>(Jeremiah Bihl)</u></em></strong>3.: <u><strong>Resolution:</strong></u><strong> </strong>Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Negotiated Settlement Between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division Regarding the Company’s 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declaring Existing Rates To Be Unreasonable; Adopting Tariffs that Reflect Rate Adjustments Consistent wi20.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (Final Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-44:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 8.05 Acres from General 17.: <span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ordinance (First Reading) </span></strong></span>Z-2026-47:</span></strong> Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to amend the terms of a Planned Development District (PDD-76). Specifically, to al