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CITY • Wichita County, TX
City of Wichita Falls
Population / Scale
102,691
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6999
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$163.5M
+5.8% YoY • +27.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$91.20M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.0 pts
1Y: +0.2 pts • 10Y: -2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.9 pts
60.4 (C) → 52.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.8% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+27.1% (5Y)
10Y: +59.3% • Since '00: +242.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0610
FY 22: $0.7609 → FY 27: $0.6999
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.4 (C)'10: 57.3 (D)'17: 55 (D)'22: 53.5 (D)'27: 52.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $47.7M'10: $73.7M'17: $102.6M'22: $128.6M'27: $163.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AC
Austin Cobb
Councilmember, Councilor At-Large (Councilor At-Large)
austin.cobb@wichitafallstx.gov
JB
Jeff Browning
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
jeff.browning@wichitafallstx.gov
MB
Mike Battaglino
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
mike.battaglino@wichitafallstx.gov
RB
Robert Brooks
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
robert.brooks@wichitafallstx.gov
TS
Tim Short
Mayor (At-Large)
tim.short@wichitafallstx.gov
TT
Tom Taylor
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
tom.taylor@wichitafallstx.gov
WF
Whitney Flack
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
whitney.flack@wichitafallstx.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Wichita Falls Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Wichita Falls Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Wichita Falls Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39252857#39252857 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wichita Falls
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($163,490,623) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.699900 per $100 valuation: $0.587300 M&O + $0.112600 I&S) for City of Wichita Falls. Source: Wichita Appraisal District 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$163.5M
General Fund
$109.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
Capital Projects
$9.2M
Per Capita
$1,592
Public Safety: $55.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $46.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $9.8M
Administration: $19.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6999 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 52.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-416) — City of Wichita Falls
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($154,601,062) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.682500 per $100 valuation) for City of Wichita Falls.
Total Appropriation
$154.6M
General Fund
$103.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.2M
Capital Projects
$8.7M
Per Capita
$1,506
Public Safety: $52.5M (34%)
0Public Works: $44.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $9.3M
Administration: $18.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6825 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wichita Falls
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($149,832,887) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.684800 per $100 valuation) for City of Wichita Falls.
Total Appropriation
$149.8M
General Fund
$99.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.2M
Capital Projects
$8.5M
Per Capita
$1,459
Public Safety: $50.8M (34%)
0Public Works: $42.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $9.0M
Administration: $17.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6848 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wichita Falls
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Wichita Falls (Clay County) totaling $142,562,214. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6800 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$142.6M
General Fund
$94.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.9M
Capital Projects
$8.1M
Per Capita
$1,388
Public Safety: $48.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $40.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $8.5M
Administration: $17.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6800 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wichita Falls
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Wichita Falls (Clay County) totaling $135,219,780. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6943 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$135.2M
General Fund
$90.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.6M
Capital Projects
$7.6M
Per Capita
$1,317
Public Safety: $45.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $38.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $8.1M
Administration: $16.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.694321 / $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$163.49M(+5.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $109.0MPer Capita: $1,592Tax Rate: $0.6999Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$154.60M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $103.0MPer Capita: $1,506Tax Rate: $0.6825Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$149.83M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $99.7MPer Capita: $1,459Tax Rate: $0.6848Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$142.56M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $94.9MPer Capita: $1,388Tax Rate: $0.6800Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$135.22M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $90.0MPer Capita: $1,317Tax Rate: $0.694321Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$128.65M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $85.6MPer Capita: $1,253Tax Rate: $0.760928Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$123.69M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $82.3MPer Capita: $1,204Tax Rate: $0.769298Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$118.31M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $78.7MPer Capita: $1,152Tax Rate: $0.77776Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$113.36M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.4MPer Capita: $1,104Tax Rate: $0.785538Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$107.36M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $71.4MPer Capita: $1,045Tax Rate: $0.797321Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$102.62M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $68.3MPer Capita: $999Tax Rate: $0.801308Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$97.25M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $64.7MPer Capita: $947Tax Rate: $0.805315Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$92.77M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $61.7MPer Capita: $903Tax Rate: $0.801288Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$88.63M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $59.0MPer Capita: $863Tax Rate: $0.806096Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$83.90M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.8MPer Capita: $817Tax Rate: $0.802066Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$80.43M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $53.5MPer Capita: $783Tax Rate: $0.808483Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$76.45M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.9MPer Capita: $744Tax Rate: $0.814142Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$73.74M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.1MPer Capita: $718Tax Rate: $0.812514Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$70.51M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.9MPer Capita: $687Tax Rate: $0.811701Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$67.33M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.8MPer Capita: $656Tax Rate: $0.806831Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$64.36M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.8MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.80199Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$61.55M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.0MPer Capita: $599Tax Rate: $0.808406Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$59.10M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.3MPer Capita: $575Tax Rate: $0.814873Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$56.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.3MPer Capita: $546Tax Rate: $0.818132Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$54.07M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.0MPer Capita: $527Tax Rate: $0.818132Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$51.78M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.5MPer Capita: $504Tax Rate: $0.823859Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$49.65M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.0MPer Capita: $484Tax Rate: $0.822211Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$47.73M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.8MPer Capita: $465Tax Rate: $0.827144Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-2026-373 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance ratifying the increase in property tax revenue as reflected in the Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027
Ordinance ratifying the increase in property tax revenue as reflected in the Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 3...
Ord. 2026-2026-426 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance replacing Ordinance 47-2025, the fee schedule applied to City operations; providing for severability; providing that such ordinance shall not be codified; and providing an effective date
Ordinance replacing Ordinance 47-2025, the fee schedule applied to City operations; providing for severability; providing that such ordinance shall not be codif...
Ord. 2026-2026-374 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for the five fiscal years beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031
Ordinance adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for the five fiscal years beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031...
Ord. 2026-2026-371 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and appropriating the various amounts thereof
Ordinance adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and appropriating the various amounts thereof...
Ord. 2026-2026-436 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance adopting the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate for the 2026 tax year, as a separate component of the City’s total Ad Valorem Tax Rate, adopted by a separate record vote as required by §26.05(a) of the Texas Tax Code, and establishing an
Ordinance adopting the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate for the 2026 tax year, as a separate component of the City’s total Ad Valorem Tax Rate, adopted...
Ord. 2026-2026-392 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $74,375.80 for grant revenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the FY 2027 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant and authorizin
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $74,375.80 for grant revenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ...
Ord. 2026-2026-437 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance adopting the Interest and Sinking Fund (I&S) tax rate for the 2026 tax years as a separate component of the City’s total Ad Valorem Tax Rate, adopted by a separate record vote as required by §26.05(a) of the Texas Tax Code, and establishing an e
Ordinance adopting the Interest and Sinking Fund (I&S) tax rate for the 2026 tax years as a separate component of the City’s total Ad Valorem Tax Rate, adopted ...
Ord. 2026-2026-370 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Tax Rate
Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Tax Rate...
Ord. 2026-2026-416 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant from the Texas Department ...
Ord. 2026-09-15-2026-407 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) agreement with The Fain Group, LLC for the Falls Rehabilitation Project to include the demolition and erosion control work related to the project in
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) agreement with The Fain Group, LLC for the Falls Reha...
Ord. 2026-2026-372 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance levying a total ad valorem tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 of taxable value for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Wichita Falls for Fiscal Year 2027 and for the payment of principal and interest on the city's debt obl
Ordinance levying a total ad valorem tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 of taxable value for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Wichita ...
Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-375 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and take action on a Resolution setting the date for adoption of the FY 2027 Budget I. Public HearingII. Take Action
Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and take action on a Resolution setting the date for adoption of the FY 2027 Budget I. Public HearingII. ...
Ord. 2026-2026-391 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an ordinance rezoning +/- 7.46 acres of land from Single Family -2 (SF-2) to Planned Unit Development – Mixed Use (PUD-MU) located at 2206 Lucas Avenue (Lot 1, Block 1, Lamar Elementary School Addition out of Block 15
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an ordinance rezoning +/- 7.46 acres of land from Single Family -2 (SF-2) to Planned Unit Development – Mixed Use (PUD-MU)...
Ord. 2026-2026-395 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to authorize an emergency purchase of a replacement refuse collection unit in the amount of $392,796.00
Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to authorize an emergency purchase of a replacement refuse collection unit in the amount of $392,796.00...
Ord. 2026-2026-385 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Public Hearing and take action on an Ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to be dangerous; requiring property owners to demolish said buildings and/or structures within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance, and declaring an emer
Public Hearing and take action on an Ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to be dangerous; requiring property owners to demolish said buildings...
Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-379 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Resolution authorizing the use of $800,000.00 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Fee Reserves to address the calendar year 2026 Housing Assistance Payment funding shortfall
Resolution authorizing the use of $800,000.00 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Fee Reserves to address the calendar year 2026 Housing Assistance Payment fu...
Order No. 4 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 4 for the Quail Creek Drainage Improvements Project, contracted to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc., a deduct in the amount of ($203,286.95)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 4 for the Quail Creek Drainage Improvements Project, contracted to Scales Concrete Construct...
Ord. 2026-Item-26 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Public Hearings & Ordinances
Enacted by City of Wichita Falls in City of Wichita Falls City Council - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Public Hearings & Ordinances...
Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-394 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair on September 16-19, 2026
Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair on September 16-19, 2026...
Ord. 2026-08-24-2026-381 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or a charge against an officer o
Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dis...
Ord. 2026-2026-380 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to schedule one public tax rate hearing, proposing a tax rate to be considered by record vote, and establishing the date to vote on the same
Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to schedule one public tax rate hearing, proposing a tax rate to be considered by record vote, and establishing ...
Order No. 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 Water Budgeted Utility Improvement Project Phase 2, to Insituform Technologies, LLC, a deduct in the amount of ($117,509.00)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 Water Budgeted Utility Improvement Project Phase 2, to Insituform Technologie...
Ord. 2026-2026-346 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $2,500,000.00 of grant funds from the James N. McCoy Foundation for the expansion of the tennis facilities at the Hamilton Park Tennis Center, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $2,500,000.00 of grant funds from the James N. McCoy Foundation for the expansion of the tennis facilities at the Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-2026-362 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance reappointing Michael Whalen as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years
Ordinance reappointing Michael Whalen as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years...
Ord. 2026-2026-363 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance reappointing Diane Dockery as Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years
Ordinance reappointing Diane Dockery as Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2024-12-23
December 2024 City of Wichita Falls Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 13,267 (19.0% of 69,829 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
Jeff Browning WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
Whitney Flack WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)Councilmember, Councilor At-Large (Councilor At-Large)
Austin Cobb WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
Mike Battaglino WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
Tom Taylor WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Robert Brooks WINNER
100.0% (11,674 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,474 (15.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (6,808 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (3,666 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,854 (27.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
56.0% (10,558 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (8,296 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 13,268 (19.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
70.0% (9,288 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (3,980 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,949 (30.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (13,617 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (7,332 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 16,061 (23.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
55.0% (8,834 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (7,227 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,251 (29.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
56.0% (11,341 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (8,910 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,949 (30.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
60.0% (12,569 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (8,380 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,569 (18.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
58.0% (7,290 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (5,279 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,251 (29.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
61.0% (12,353 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (7,898 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,854 (27.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
64.0% (12,067 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (6,787 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 13,966 (20.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (9,078 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (4,888 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,251 (29.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
58.0% (11,746 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (8,505 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,871 (17.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (7,716 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (4,155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,854 (27.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (12,255 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (6,599 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 13,966 (20.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (9,078 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (4,888 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,854 (27.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
65.0% (12,255 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (6,599 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 15,363 (22.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
71.0% (10,908 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (4,455 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 17,457 (25.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
68.0% (11,871 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (5,586 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,949 (30.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
56.0% (11,731 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (9,218 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,776 (14.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
63.0% (6,159 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (3,617 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 16,759 (24.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
54.0% (9,050 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (7,709 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,251 (29.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
72.0% (14,581 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (5,670 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,474 (15.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
56.0% (5,865 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (4,609 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Wichita Falls Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 14,664 (21.0% of 69,830 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Short WINNER
60.0% (8,798 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (5,866 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
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City of Wichita Falls 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - September 15, 2026
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Item-2: InvocationItem-1: Call to Order2026-438: Sam Riedel, Director of Youth and Young Adults MinistriesFirst Christian ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-417: Proclamation — Find the Good Day, Junior League of Wichita Falls2026-418: Proclamation — National Forensic Science Week, Wichita Falls Police Department Crime Scene Unit2026-419: Proclamation — National Hispanic Heritage Month, Wichita Falls AllianceItem-9: Citizen CommentsItem-10: Consent AgendaItem-11: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-424: City Council, August 24, 20262026-425: City Council, September 1, 2026Item-14: Receive Minutes2026-428: Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, June 2, 20262026-434: Planning and Zoning Commission, June 10, 20262026-435: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, August 11, 2026Item-21: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsItem-18: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2026-406: Resolution authorizing the award of a sole-source cellular communication upgrade at 46 lift stations to Prime Controls, L.P., in the amount of $377,374.002026-422: Resolution repealing and replacing Resolution 98-2026, and authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the demolition and asbestos abatement of the Performance Hall at Memorial Auditorium at 1300 7th Street to AOC Construction, Inc. in the 2026-423: Resolution appointing Lee Ann Haines to fill the unexpired term of David Toogood, on the 4A Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC), and advancing the commencement of her previously approved appointment; appointing James McKechnie to fill t2026-429: Resolution approving the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation's (4A) annual budget for fiscal year 20272026-430: Resolution approving the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation's (4B) annual budget for Fiscal Year 20272026-358: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by revising the previous authorization and approving funding up to $350,000 to Miniature Wonders to support their planned destination and tourism proItem-28: Regular AgendaItem-29: Public HearingItem-31: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsItem-39: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-439: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC, 4A) by authorizing funding up to $5,275,000.00 to Howmet Aerospace to assist in the company's planned facility and workforce expansion at theiItem-42: Other Council Matters2026-431: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-44: Executive Sessions2026-407: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) agreement with The Fain Group, LLC for the Falls Rehabilitation Project to include the demolition and erosion control work related to the project in2026-432: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, 2026-433: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-47: Adjourn2026-392: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $74,375.80 for grant revenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the FY 2027 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant and authorizin2026-426: Ordinance replacing Ordinance 47-2025, the fee schedule applied to City operations; providing for severability; providing that such ordinance shall not be codified; and providing an effective date2026-370: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Tax Rate2026-371: Ordinance adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and appropriating the various amounts thereof2026-436: Ordinance adopting the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate for the 2026 tax year, as a separate component of the City’s total Ad Valorem Tax Rate, adopted by a separate record vote as required by §26.05(a) of the Texas Tax Code, and establishing an 2026-437: Ordinance adopting the Interest and Sinking Fund (I&S) tax rate for the 2026 tax years as a separate component of the City’s total Ad Valorem Tax Rate, adopted by a separate record vote as required by §26.05(a) of the Texas Tax Code, and establishing an e2026-372: Ordinance levying a total ad valorem tax rate of $0.677900 per $100 of taxable value for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Wichita Falls for Fiscal Year 2027 and for the payment of principal and interest on the city's debt obl2026-373: Ordinance ratifying the increase in property tax revenue as reflected in the Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 20272026-374: Ordinance adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for the five fiscal years beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 20312026-416: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all 2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - September 01, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-378: Pastor Chris Swinford, Faith Village Church of ChristItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-377: Employee of the Month - Firefighter Alberto "A.J." Alvarez, Fire DepartmentItem-7: Citizen CommentsItem-8: Consent AgendaItem-9: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-397: City Council, August 11, 20262026-398: City Council, August 18, 2026Item-12: Receive Minutes2026-399: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, July 14, 2026Item-16: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-384: Resolution authorizing the emergency purchase of one 2027 Mack TE64 w/ Labrie/Wittke Commercial Front-Loading Refuse Body from Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc., in the amount of $392,796.002026-369: Resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2026 Ford F-550 w/ Stellar Container Carrier body from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., in the amount of $121,621.00Item-14: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-394: Resolution reducing the rental fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for the T-O Fair on September 16-19, 20262026-389: Resolution repealing Resolution No. 81-2026 and authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Freeman Paving, L.L.C. in the amount of $3,018,554.502026-402: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the demolition and asbestos abatement of the Performance Hall at Memorial Auditorium at 1300 7th Street to AOC Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $569,379.002026-388: Resolution authorizing the submittal of two grant applications to Nortex Regional Planning Commission for the 2027 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program, and acceptance if awardedItem-25: Regular AgendaItem-29: Public Hearings & Resolutions2026-387: Resolution awarding M & F Litteken CO. the Regional Airport Entry Vestibule Door Replacement project for the amount of $300,900.002026-393: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a Federal Transportation Administration Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program Grant in an estimated amount up to $6,000,000.00Item-33: Other Council Matters2026-386: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-35: Executive Sessions2026-401: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, 2026-403: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-38: Adjourn2026-375: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and take action on a Resolution setting the date for adoption of the FY 2027 Budget I. Public HearingII. Take Action2026-395: Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to authorize an emergency purchase of a replacement refuse collection unit in the amount of $392,796.00Item-26: Public Hearings & Ordinances2026-385: Public Hearing and take action on an Ordinance finding certain buildings and/or structures to be dangerous; requiring property owners to demolish said buildings and/or structures within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance, and declaring an emer2026-391: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an ordinance rezoning +/- 7.46 acres of land from Single Family -2 (SF-2) to Planned Unit Development – Mixed Use (PUD-MU) located at 2206 Lucas Avenue (Lot 1, Block 1, Lamar Elementary School Addition out of Block 152026-379: Resolution authorizing the use of $800,000.00 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Fee Reserves to address the calendar year 2026 Housing Assistance Payment funding shortfall2026-390: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 4 for the Quail Creek Drainage Improvements Project, contracted to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc., a deduct in the amount of ($203,286.95)2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - August 24, 2026
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Item-4: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of Allegiance2026-383: Resolution authorizing the execution of a separation agreement with City Manager, Jeffery Jenkins; finding and determining that the meeting at which the Resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law2026-382: Resolution appointing James A. McKechnie as City Manager for the City of Wichita Falls and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with the AppointeeItem-8: Executive SessionsItem-10: Adjourn2026-381: Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or a charge against an officer o2026-380: Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to schedule one public tax rate hearing, proposing a tax rate to be considered by record vote, and establishing the date to vote on the same2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - August 18, 2026
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Item-15: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing RulesItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-347: Pastor Michael Hanson, First Presbyterian ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-318: Employee of the Month – Taylor List, Records Clerks Supervisor, Police Department2026-361: Proclamation - Military Working Dog Retirement DayItem-8: Citizen CommentsItem-9: Consent Agenda - Items 6-9Item-10: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-356: City Council Meeting, August 4, 2026Item-12: Receive Minutes2026-349: Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization, April 15, 20262026-350: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (4A), June 18, 2026Item-26: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesItem-21: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsItem-28: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-355: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary for the replacement of the existing HVAC water piping lines with new copper lines at the Health Department, 1700 Third St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, through the TIPS-USA Purchasing CooItem-25: Regular Agenda2026-359: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by authorizing funding up to $82,160.00 to the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce to assist with the organization's Military Liaison Program2026-352: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2026 Concrete Rehabilitation Project to Scales Concrete Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,059,593.002026-360: Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Jonathan Lindsey as Police Chief for the City of Wichita Falls I. Action II. Oath of OfficeItem-32: Other Council Matters2026-367: Recognition of Mitch Bates, Interim Police Chief2026-368: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-35: Executive Sessions2026-364: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, 2026-365: Resolution 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 tar2026-354: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 Water Budgeted Utility Improvement Project Phase 2, to Insituform Technologies, LLC, a deduct in the amount of ($117,509.00)2026-366: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-39: Adjourn2026-362: Ordinance reappointing Michael Whalen as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years2026-343: Ordinance accepting and appropriating $37,445.00 of grant funds pursuant to the FY 2026 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Initiative, appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all 2026-345: Ordinance accepting and appropriating $41,374.00 of grant funds pursuant to the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, appropriating said funds to the Special Revenue Fund, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to2026-351: Ordinance to vacate and close portions of Ave Y consisting of 0.274 acres and abandon all utility easements except for a 10' X 60' public utility easement retention/dedication consisting of 0.014 acres for the purpose of re-platting with City-owned proper2026-363: Ordinance reappointing Diane Dockery as Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years2026-346: Ordinance accepting and appropriating $2,500,000.00 of grant funds from the James N. McCoy Foundation for the expansion of the tennis facilities at the Hamilton Park Tennis Center, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents 2026-357: Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or a charge against an officer o2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - August 11, 2026
2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - August 04, 2026
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Item-22: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing RulesItem-41: AdjournItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-321: Minister Ben Williams, Edgemere Church of ChristItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-330: Proclamation - American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day - Shanna Miller, American Legion Auxiliary2026-331: Proclamation - American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State Day - Libby Harp, American Legion Auxiliary2026-332: Proclamation - National Health Center Week, Community Healthcare Center2026-333: Proclamation - Falls Town FC 07/08 Girls Day, Falls Town FC 07/08 GirlsItem-10: Citizen CommentsItem-11: Consent AgendaItem-12: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-339: City Council Meeting, July 21, 2026Item-14: Receive Minutes2026-323: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, March 10, 20262026-324: Wichita Falls Economic Development (4A), April 29, 20262026-325: Employee Benefits Trust Board, May 5, 20262026-326: Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), May 7, 20262026-327: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (4A), May 21, 20262026-328: Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), June 4, 20262026-329: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, June 9, 2026Item-24: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-320: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with Nelco Media, LLC for $221,332.90 for PIO Office studio reassembly2026-322: Resolution making appointments to various Boards and Commissions2026-335: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by authorizing funding up to $24,000 to OG Cellars LLC to assist with fire suppression system upgrades at their new tasting room at 2611 Plaza Parkwa2026-336: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by authorizing funding up to $366,806 to the City of Wichita Falls to assist in an overhaul of the City’s outdoor warning system (tornado sirens)2026-337: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC, 4A) by authorizing funding up to $128,000 to Wichita Falls Manufacturing, Inc. to assist in the retention of the existing workforce located atItem-30: Regular AgendaItem-33: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-302: Resolution authorizing a contract for the replacement of the City’s Outdoor Warning System through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Purchasing Cooperative to OmniWarn LLC, in the amount of $1,834,0322026-304: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2026 Asphalt Rehabilitation Project to Freeman Paving, L.L.C. in the amount of $2,274,352.95Item-36: Other Council Matters2026-338: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-38: Executive Sessions2026-340: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, 2026-341: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinar2026-334: Ordinance calling a General Election by the qualified voters of the City of Wichita Falls to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilor District 3, Councilor District 4, and Councilor District 5; and authorizing aItem-31: Public Hearing and Ordinance2026-319: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider and ordinance rezoning +/- 8.14 acres of land located at 2944 Seymour Hwy. (23.32 acres out of Abstract 377, J V Wheeler and Business Personal Property) from General Commercial (GC) to a Manufactured Home Residential 2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - July 21, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-289: Dr. Samuel AbbottHospice of Wichita FallsItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-305: Resolution rejecting submissions for Regional Airport Entry Vestibule Door Replacement Project2026-290: Employee of the Month - Janice Bailey, Street Department2026-316: Proclamation — National Parks and Recreation Month, City of Wichita Falls Parks and RecreationItem-8: Citizen CommentsItem-9: Consent AgendaItem-10: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-306: City Council, June 16, 2026Item-12: Receive Minutes2026-300: Tax Increment Financing #4 (TIF) Board, November 24, 20202026-308: Water Resources Committee, September 8, 20252026-286: Library Advisory Board, March 17, 20262026-291: Construction Board of Adjustment Appeals, April 22, 20262026-287: Wichita Falls Park Board, April 30, 20262026-288: Board of Adjustment, May 20, 20262026-317: Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health Board, June 5, 2026Item-23: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsItem-20: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-293: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a potable water and wastewater services agreement with WinCo Trucking, LLC d/b/a Coastal Plains Trucking, LLC2026-294: Resolution appointing Samuel Jones of the Animal Services Division of the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District to act as the Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas2026-296: Resolution approving the City of Wichita Falls 2026 Annual Action Plan, to allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,225,910, reallocate $100,000 in prior year CDBG funding and FY 2026 HOME Investment Partnership Program 2026-303: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2026 Seal Coat Project to Ronald R. Wagner & Co., LP in the amount of $665,087.122026-301: Resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $94,490 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds and authorizing the City of Wichita Falls to make any necessary revisions to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan appro2026-292: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Wichita Falls Independent School District for management and funding of the school crossing guard program2026-311: Resolution authorizing the retention of Jackson Walker LLP as outside legal counsel, in an amount not to exceed $185,000, to represent the City in legal matters regarding flooding, flood mitigation efforts, and associated state and federal legal issuesItem-32: Regular AgendaItem-35: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-310: Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Grant ProgramItem-37: Other Council Matters2026-307: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-39: Staff Reports2026-315: City Manager Update:1. Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Work2. Police Chief Search3. MPEC: 4th in the Falls, Naming Rights and ConventionsItem-41: Executive Sessions2026-309: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinar2026-313: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, Item-45: Adjourn2026-295: Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Article XII Existing Building Code, Section 22-711, 1401.2 Applicability to remove “Existing Prior to 1945” and Chapter 22, Article XII, Section 22-711, 1401.4 Investigation and Evaluation to remove “R2026-314: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property interests due to the fact that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of 2026-298: Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and authorizing a monthly lease of $6,203.00 per month between the City of Wichita Falls and Mercury GSE Rentals, LLC to rent a Pushback Tractor for airplane movement at the Regional FBO AirportItem-33: Public Hearing & Ordinance2026-297: Conduct a public hearing and take action on an ordinance annexing 8.32+/-acres of land out of the T. Curry Survey, Abstract 345, Wichita County, Texas; referenced as a portion of 2500 Bacon Switch Road and 0 Interstate 44, at the request of the property o2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - June 16, 2026
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Item-30: Regular AgendaItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-262: Major Roman Leal, The Salvation Army of Wichita FallsItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-263: Proclamation — Juneteenth Celebration, Spirit of ExcellenceItem-31: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-265: Proclamation — National Homeownership Month, City of Wichita Falls Neighborhood Resources Division2026-264: Proclamation — Housing Choice Voucher Awareness Day, City of Wichita Falls Housing DepartmentItem-9: Citizen CommentsItem-10: Consent AgendaItem-11: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-270: City Council, June 2, 2026Item-13: Receive Minutes2026-268: Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, March 3, 20262026-277: Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health Board, March 13, 20262026-281: Tax Increment Financing #3 Board, March 19, 20262026-282: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, April 14, 2026Item-18: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing RulesItem-22: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-271: Resolution authorizing award of 27 bids to various vendors for the City’s annual supply of bulk chemicals for water and wastewater treatment in the amount of $4,990,139.382026-272: Resolution authorizing award of bid to APSCO, Inc. in the amount of $139,768.00 for the award of the City's estimated annual supply of water meter boxes and lids2026-256: Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to FEMA for the FY 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant2026-248: Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to FEMA for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant2026-260: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) agreement with The Fain Group, LLC for the Falls Rehabilitation Project in the amount of 4% of actual construction costs2026-275: Resolution reappointing Jeffery Jenkins to Place 3 on the Wichita County - City of Wichita Falls Hospital Board of Directors with a term to expire July 1, 20282026-266: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Water Infrastructure and Supply Grant from the Texas Water Development Board in the amount of $20,916,6002026-273: Resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the City of Wichita Falls and the Texas Department of State Health Services for mobile food inspection services; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute aItem-34: Staff Reports2026-261: Staff Update - Neighborhood Enhancement Initiative2026-284: City Manager Update1) Police Chief Search Process2) Communications AwardItem-37: Other Council Matters2026-269: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-39: Executive Sessions2026-285: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, 2026-280: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas cleaItem-42: Pre- Budget Workshop2026-278: Pre-Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2027 to confirm strategic prioritiesItem-44: Adjourn2026-279: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $15,229.71 for grant revenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Operation Slow Down 2026 Grant and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to exec2026-274: Ordinance canceling the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on July 7, 20262026-283: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $195,281 for the Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease Intervention Specialists Contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services for Fisc2026-276: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related to flood mitigation alternatives in the amount of $298,700.002026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - June 02, 2026
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Item-19: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-258: Board of Adjustment, November 20, 20242026-243: Landmark Commission, April 21, 2026Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-236: Pastor Christopher Readus, St. Mark's Global Methodist ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-238: Employee of the Month — Paige Lessor, Legal/City Clerk2026-237: Proclamation - June Elder Abuse Awareness Month, DFPS - Adult Protective Services2026-245: Proclamation - Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week, City of Wichita Falls Code Enforcement Department2026-254: Presentation - Letter of Recognition of Exceptional Attendance, Javin Torres, Legacy High SchoolItem-10: Citizen CommentsItem-11: Consent AgendaItem-12: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-249: City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026Item-14: Receive Minutes2026-244: Landmark Commission, February 24, 20262026-242: Planning & Zoning Commission, April 8, 20262026-250: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Bundy, Young, Sims, and Potter, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the renovation of Fire Station 4 at 5514 Castle Dr.2026-253: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents necessary to award an American Institute of Architects contract to Bundy, Young, Sims & Potter, Inc. for the renovation of Kirby Middle School into a new Police Department Headquarters and MuniItem-22: Regular AgendaItem-23: Public Hearings2026-240: Public Hearing to receive public comments concerning the proposed PY 2026 Annual Action Plan and to allocate FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,225,910, Reallocate $100,000 in Prior Year CDBG Funding, and $346,455 iItem-29: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesItem-31: Other Council Matters2026-251: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.2026-252: Staff Update - Long-term Flood Mitigation PlanItem-34: Executive Sessions2026-257: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-36: Adjourn2026-246: Conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, to discuss the proposed text amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning, Ordinances §5600 – Manufactured House and Temporary Use Vehicle Regulations an2026-255: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $10,000 for The Rescue Effect Campaign Grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for Fiscal Year 2026; authorizing the City Manager, or h2026-247: Conduct a Public Hearing and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning, Ordinances Section 7500 – Amendment Procedure, Section 5100 – Home Occupations, and Section 7600 – Public Notices Procedures and Fee Schedule to Item-26: Public Hearings & Ordinances2026-241: Public Hearing on PY 2021 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment to Re-allocate $94,490 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - May 19, 2026
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Item-29: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use RestrictionsItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-202: Pastor Virgil Nesbit, Jr., Antioch Baptist ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-230: Proclamation - Emma Kasza-James Day, Midwestern State University Cycling Team2026-214: Presentation - Wichita Falls Citizen's Academy GraduationItem-8: Citizen CommentsItem-9: Consent AgendaItem-10: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-228: City Council Meeting, May 5, 2026Item-12: Receive Minutes2026-223: Employee Benefits Trust Board, January 13, 20262026-216: WFMPO Technical Advisory Committee, January 14, 20262026-224: WFMPO Transportation Policy Committee, February 11, 20262026-217: Wichita Falls Park Board, March 26, 20262026-218: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, March 26, 20262026-231: Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), April 2, 2026Item-19: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesItem-21: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-222: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation, for the expansion of manufacturing operations located at 3348 Industrial Drive; and authorizing expenditure of $112026-225: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a proposal for a unit price contract for the 2026 Water Budget Utility Improvement Project to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $2,154,555.202026-234: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC, 4A) by authorizing funding up to $300,000 to Cobra Kai Flight Academy, LLC dba Aerospace N3xt, LLC, to assist in facilitating initial pilot tr2026-235: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by authorizing funding up to $360,000 to Miniature Wonders to support their planned destination and tourism project in Kiwanis Park2026-229: Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Wichita Falls and HDR Engineering, Inc. to conduct an Economic Study at Kickapoo Downtown Airport, located at 4515 Old Jacksboro Highway, in an amount not to exceed $192,779Item-28: Regular AgendaItem-31: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsItem-33: Other Council Matters2026-226: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-35: Executive Sessions2026-233: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received fromItem-38: Adjourn2026-219: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the necessary documents to abandon and close portions of Industrial Drive and Radio Lane, and convey ownership to Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation to allow expansion of their manufactur2026-147: Public Hearing and take action on a resolution regarding the proposed 2026 Third Year Annual Action Plan of the adopted Five Year 2024-2028 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan with a change to the Housing Administrative Plan I. Public Hearing II. Take A2026-221: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 Sewer Budget Utility Improvement Project Phase 1, to Insituform Technologies, LLC, a deduct in the amount of ($125,805.60)2026-220: Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Wichita Falls, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026; Establishing Procedures and Delegating Authority for the Sale and Delivery of the Certificates2026-232: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property interests due to the fact that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of 2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - May 19, 2026
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - May 05, 2026
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Item-19: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-196: Planning and Zoning Commission, March 11, 2026Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-192: Pastor Ben Murray, City Hope ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-193: Employee of the Month - Nicholas Welden, Transit and Airports2026-197: Presentation - Wichita Falls Youth of the Year, Boys & Girls Club2026-198: Proclamation - Preservation Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts & Culture and Wichita Falls Landmark Commission2026-199: Proclamation - Foster Care Appreciation Month, Texas Family Initiative2026-200: Proclamation - Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day, Wichita Falls Area Food Bank2026-201: Proclamation - National Bike Month, Wichita Falls — Wichita County Public Health DistrictItem-12: Citizen CommentsItem-13: Consent AgendaItem-14: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-213: City Council Meeting, April 21, 2026Item-16: Receive Minutes2026-208: Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals, November 10, 2022Item-22: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-197: Resolution awarding contract to Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, U.S.A. for a 48-month lease of 80 Yamaha "Standard" EFI Gas Golf cars for Champions Golf Course in the total amount of $296,6402026-206: Resolution appointing Dana Ross to the Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District Board with a term to expire May 15, 20282026-209: Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for a grant from the FY 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), request for application - SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant in an amount up to $309,000Item-26: Regular Agenda2026-203: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an ordinance rezoning 2100 & 2226 Airport Drive and 3601 Central Freeway (+/- 95.82 Acres of Land from the T. Currey Survey, Abstract – 344 and +/- 21.11 Acres of Land from the R. Brown Survey, Abstract – 522) from GeItem-29: Other Council Matters2026-211: Staff Presentation - Lucy Park Pool and Aquatics Update2026-205: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-32: Executive SessionsItem-34: Adjourn2026-210: Executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal of a public officer or employee (including, but not limited to, Dan Tompkins, Dana Ross,Item-27: Public Hearing & Ordinance2026-204: Ordinance reappointing Dan Tompkins as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two years2026-194: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $15,229.71 for grant revenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Click It or Ticket 2026 Grant and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execu2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - April 21, 2026
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Item-11: Approval of Meeting MinutesItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-150: Paul Meyenberg, Wichita Falls Fire Department Chaplain, Pastor First Methodist Church of Holliday, gave the invocation.Item-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-153: Presentation – Mayor for the Day, Bailey Forrester2026-154: Proclamation - National Home Visiting Week, Wichita Falls ISD, North TX United Way, and Community Healthcare Center2026-155: Proclamation - Eric Ward Youth Leadership DayItem-9: Citizen CommentsItem-10: Consent Agenda2026-157: City Council Meeting, April 7, 2026Item-13: Receive Minutes2026-163: 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), August 7, 20252026-164: 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), August 14, 20252026-152: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, June 19, 20252026-159: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, October 14, 20252026-162: Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health Board, January 9, 20262026-166: Planning and Zoning, January 14, 20262026-160: City-County Homeless Advisory Committee, January 14, 20262026-161: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, January 15, 20262026-165: Planning and Zoning Commission, February 11, 20262026-168: Tax Increment Financing #3 Board, February 17, 20262026-167: Wichita Falls Park Board, February 26, 20262026-151: 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC), March 5, 20262026-191: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, March 10, 2026Item-27: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2026-156: Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for non-matching Grant Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $41,374 with co-applicant, Wichita County Item-31: Regular AgendaItem-29: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule ExpansionItem-34: Other Council Matters2026-158: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-36: Executive Sessions2026-170: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-39: AdjournItem-32: Public Hearings & Ordinances2026-149: Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Hotel Venue Tax FY25-26 Budget and authorizing a contract with Hoist Sales & Service, Inc. to purchase and replace a Single MD Style Scoreboard Hoist System, Remote Mount, in the amount of $269,831, and appropriat2026-148: Public Hearing and take action on an Ordinance finding the structure at 401 Broad Street to be dangerous; requiring property owner to demolish said structure within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency and immediate e2026-188: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property interests due to the fact that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of 2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - April 07, 2026
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Item-23: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use RestrictionsItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-117: Pastor Anthony Phillips, New Jerusalem Baptist ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-120: Employee of the Month - Adrian Gonzalez, Health Department2026-118: Proclamation - National Telecommunicators Week, Wichita Falls Police Department2026-119: Proclamation - National Safe Digging Month, Atmos Energy Corporation2026-125: Proclamation - National Public Health Week 2026, Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health DistrictItem-10: Citizen CommentsItem-11: Consent AgendaItem-12: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-143: City Council Meeting March 17, 2026Item-14: Receive Minutes2026-146: 4A WFEDC October 14, 20252026-126: Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health Board January 9, 20262026-135: Wichita Falls-Wichita County Homeless Advisory Committee January 14, 20262026-127: Planning and Zoning Commission January 14, 20262026-137: 4A WFEDC January 15, 20262026-128: Planning & Zoning Commission February 11, 20262026-129: Tax Increment Financing #3 Board February 17, 20262026-136: Park Board February 26, 2026Item-27: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-122: Resolution making appointments to various Boards and Commissions2026-125: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2025 Various Drainage Repairs Project to Freeman Paving, L.L.C. in the amount of $230,844 for drainage improvements at Expressway Village Park2026-131: Resolution awarding bids for one (1) grazing lease at Lake Arrowhead, two (2) grazing leases at Lake Kickapoo, and two (2) hunting leases at Lake Kickapoo for five (5) year terms beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 20312026-139: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC, 4A) by authorizing funding up to $400,000 related to the redevelopment planning of the WFEDC-owned property at 3111 Midwestern Parkway (Univer2026-144: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC, 4A) by authorizing funding up to $640,000 to WPT Power Corporation to assist in facilitating a planned expansion of their current facility at 2026-145: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC, 4A) by authorizing Kingspan Group plc (UEC-LP) to assume the existing performance agreement between the WFEDC and MA Acquisition Co, LLC (MagiItem-34: Regular Agenda2026-123: Resolution renaming the “South Weeks Park” to the “Kelly Crush Memorial Park,” located at 2006 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX2026-134: Resolution Approving a Contract with Texas First LLC for the services of Mitch Bates as Interim Police Chief for the City of Wichita Falls at a rate of $117.40 per hour2026-106: Resolution authorizing a performance agreement and appropriating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone #3 funds to a New Day Empowerment Center (dba House of Empowerment) at 511 Mississippi Ave., for a three (3) year forgivable loan up to $200,02026-124: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year lease with the Wichita Falls Railroad Museum, a Texas nonprofit corporation, for the use of City-owned property located at 501 8th Street with an option to renew for two (2) additional 1 year pItem-40: Other Council Matters2026-130: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-42: Executive SessionsItem-35: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-140: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, 2026-141: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-45: Memorial Auditorium Tour, 1300 7th StreetItem-46: Adjourn from the 1st floor of Memorial Auditorium, 1300 7th Street2026-121: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $124,416 for the Public Health Preparedness Program from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Program Fiscal Year 2027 (from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026-132: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $8,000 for grant funding from the Dallas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which is administered by the City of Dallas Reimbursement Program2026-138: Ordinance of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinance to reduce the maximum speed limit in the City View Elementary School zone #1 and City View Elementary School zone #2 from twenty-five (25) miles per hour to twenty (20) miles pe2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - March 17, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: InvocationItem-3: Pledge of AllegianceItem-4: Presentations2026-73: Proclamation - English Pharmacy Day2026-74: Proclamation - Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre Dance Academy Month2026-75: Proclamation - American Red Cross Month, American Red Cross Serving Texas Big CountryItem-8: Citizen CommentsItem-9: Consent Agenda - Items 6-9Item-10: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-107: March 3, 2026, City Council Meeting MinutesItem-12: Receive Minutes2026-98: 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC) September 4, 20252026-99: 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC) October 2, 20252026-79: Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee October 9, 20252026-85: Wichita Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee October 22, 20252026-86: Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee January 6, 20262026-101: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee February 10, 20262026-100: 4B Sales Tax Corporation (WF4BSTC) February 12, 2026Item-20: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2026-68: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Plant 61 Filter Rehabilitation Improvements, in the amount of $528,000Item-22: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-82: Resolution Directing Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for Public Safety and Park Projects2026-84: Resolution 27-2026 authorizing a contract with Core Displays Group LLC to purchase and install a new 9MM Superior Resolution, 13’(tall) X 26’(long), Full Color, Double Sided, Outdoor Digital Billboard sign on I-44 through the TIPS Co-op Purchasing Program2026-88: Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of eight (8) metal bleacher shelters at the North Sports Complex, located at 1702 Sheppard Access Road, from PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., DBA GameTime through an approved cooperative purchasing program in Item-35: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsItem-32: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing RulesItem-29: Regular AgendaItem-30: Public Hearing2026-93: Public Hearing Amending the Speed Limit in the City View ISD School Zone Along City View Drive (25 MPH to 20 MPH)2026-103: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by approving funding to the City of Wichita Falls in support of the forthcoming issuance of certificates of obligation by the City, for a term not to2026-80: Resolution accepting the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025Item-38: Other Council Matters2026-81: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-40: Executive Sessions2026-104: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinar2026-105: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have, locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the Item-43: Adjourn2026-102: Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by amending the budget to include funding in an amount not to exceed $202,904 to the City of Wichita Falls to support the Art Walk event downtown2026-83: Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls’s continued membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing the payment of four cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and legal proceedings and activi2026-87: Ordinance authorizing the development of the City’s first Comprehensive Safety Action plan for the total cost of $300,000 funded by the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Funds in the amount of $240,000 and local match funds of $60,000 t2026-91: Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and authorizing agreement between the City of Wichita Falls and Potencia Projects LLC to manage and operate ArtWalk2026-90: Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Police FY 2026 Budget and authorization to contract with 21CP Solutions LLC for Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $273,9132026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - March 03, 2026
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Item-22: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionItem-31: Other Council MattersItem-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-36: Pastor Craig Lile, Faith Baptist ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-37: Employee of the Month - Michael Graddy, Fire Department2026-42: Proclamation - Women's History Month, Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture2026-43: Proclamation - March for Meals Month, Meals on Wheels Wichita CountyItem-9: Citizen CommentsItem-10: Consent AgendaItem-11: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-69: City Council Meeting February 17, 2026Item-13: Receive Minutes2026-39: Employee Benefits Trust Board September 24, 20252026-62: Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation November 6, 20252026-70: Landmark Commission November 18, 20252026-64: Tax Increment Financing Board #3 December 16, 20252026-71: Landmark Commission December 16, 20252026-63: Wichita Falls 4B Sales Tax Corporation January 8, 20262026-40: Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee January 13, 20262026-65: Tax Increment Financing District #3 January 15, 2026Item-24: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-60: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Joseph A. Ross, Architect Inc. for architectural and engineering services, for the Hamilton Park Tennis Center renovation project.Item-26: Regular AgendaItem-27: Staff Reports2026-52: City Manager's Update - Art Walk and Employee Appreciation Week2026-50: Annual Castaway Cove Update2026-66: Council Meeting Streaming Update2026-51: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-33: Executive Sessions2026-61: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have, locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the 2026-67: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas DisciplinarItem-36: Adjourn2026-45: Ordinance abandoning and vacating a storm water detention facility located at 3014 Seymour Road.2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council - February 17, 2026
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Item-1: Call to OrderItem-2: Invocation2026-34: Pastor Gene Holley, Life ChurchItem-4: Pledge of AllegianceItem-5: Presentations2026-30: Recognition of Foreign Exchange Students - Dave ClarkItem-7: Citizen CommentsItem-8: Consent AgendaItem-9: Approval of Meeting Minutes2026-13: City Council Meeting February 3, 2026.Item-11: Receive Minutes2026-14: Homeless Advisory Committee September 15, 20252026-15: Homeless Advisory Committee November 12, 20252026-21: Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation November 20, 20252026-16: Planning & Zoning Commission December 10, 2025Item-16: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2026-20: Resolution authorizing a contract with Digital Resources, Inc. (DRI) to design, purchase, install, integrate, and test a fully integrated audio/video system in the new City Council Chambers through the TIPS Co-op Purchasing Program with PEG funding in the2026-22: Resolution authorizing the purchase of three BMW R 1300 RT-P Motorcycles from Retail Motorcycle Ventures, Inc. in the amount of $122,333.31.2026-24: Resolution confirming reappointment of Laura Fidelie to the Firefighters and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2028.Item-18: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-29: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award bid and contract for the 2026 Crack Seal Project to Holbrook Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $232,500.00.Item-25: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing RulesItem-24: Regular AgendaItem-27: Other Council Matters2026-17: Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.Item-29: Executive Sessions2026-31: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with attorney on matters involving pending or contemplated litigation or other matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinar2026-32: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.087, to discuss or deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have, locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the Item-33: Adjourn2026-28: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $104,628.00 for the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Calendar Year 2026; authorizing the City Manager, or h2026-26: Ordinance rezoning +/- 37.61 acres of land from General Commercial (GC) to Light Industrial (LI) located at 2100 & 2226 Airport Drive (26.91 Acres, Abstract 344 – T. Currey, & +/- 10.7 acres out of the R. Brown Survey, Abstract 522), and +/- 60.87 acres o2026-33: Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.072, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property interests due to the fact that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of 2026-23: Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls’s continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor; and authorizing the payment of ten cents per capita to the Steering Committee to fund regulatory and legal proceedings and ac2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
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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: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
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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: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: 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: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate