Benjamin Bailey

FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate

Allocates district funds for administrative overhead, dispatch services, and operational expenses totaling over $2 million.

Utility Rate Adjustments and Fee Increases

Changes what builders pay for raw water during construction; exact amounts not yet published.

Comprehensive Plan and Multiple Zoning Changes

Property values and development potential in designated areas may shift.

Fundraising and Outreach

The current event raised roughly $3,700 this year; any new fundraising arm could grow that.

City of Abilene ADA Assessment and Accessibility Plan

Developing the transition plan requires unbudgeted municipal resources.

Housing Expansion and Zoning Flexibility

Encourages private investment in residential construction and utilizes city revitalization programs.

Temporary Worker Housing

Unknown at this time.

Sign Height Variance Request at 2101 W. Stamford Street

Private commercial investment by the property owner.

Industrial District Traffic and Drainage

The denial prevents potential infrastructure strain but requires the applicant to seek alternative development plans.

IH-20 Utility Relocation Phase 2 Engineering

Contract pricing and funding allocations will be detailed in the staff presentation.

General Planning Consultant Services

Covered under existing MPO planning funds and UPWP allocations.

election logistics

Doesn't cost you a dime, though keeping informed saves you from wasting gas on a closed polling place.

Deputy Marshal Injury Leave Protections

Potential unknown legal and personnel costs if injury leave policies are challenged in court.

Buffalo Gap Road Self-Storage Facility

Increases commercial tax base and provides neighborhood storage options.

Railroad Crossing Improvements on Anson Avenue

The cost to the city isn't specified in the published agenda.

Board and Commission Appointments

Seven Zoning Cases at Final Reading

City Compensation Study

The cost of the study will be determined by the contract award.

Parking System Upgrades and Employee Parking Lot Construction

Capital improvement costs associated with parking equipment replacement and engineering task orders.

Shirley Road Rezoning and Code Compliance

Nullifies speculative development plans for the 56-acre parcel.

Approval of July 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Review of On-Order Catalog and Book Orders

Consent Agenda Items (Excluding Item 11)

Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-56: 718 S 11th St Zoning Change

Professional Services Contract for IH-20 Utility Relocates - Phase 2

Professional Services Contract with Hazen and Sawyer for PFAS Evaluation

Application to Texas Water Development Board for PFAS Evaluation Funding

Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on October 8, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)

Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-16: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 2.21 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC) to Allow Wholesaling and…

Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-58: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms of PDD-154. Specifically, to allow Multi-Family (MF). Located at 3457 N 10th Street. (Tim Littlejohn)

Election of Officers

Approval of August 18, 2026 Minutes

General Planning Consultant Master Agreements

Specialized Transit Plan Adoption

Executive Director Annual Evaluation

Adjournment

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Renaming Sears Recreation Center to Billy Enriquez Recreation Center

Renaming Multipurpose Room to Ovelia Campos Multipurpose Room

Minutes (Discussion and Action)

Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 4-7.

Councilmember Espinoza moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Patterson moved to reconsider resolution number 182-2026 for Axon Enterprise, Inc.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented with the clarification of screen fencing on all sides.

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the item as presented.

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.

Motion to Reconsider Axon Camera Contract (Resolution No. 182-2026)

Approval of June 18, 2026 Minutes

Inclusion of Citizen-Requested Street Projects

Funding Allocation for South 14th Street and Radford Hills Projects

Setting Future Meeting Date for June 17, 2027

Axon Enterprise Contract Approval

Denial of Zoning Request Z-2026-49 (Shirley Road)

Lead Service Line Replacement Program Funding Closing

FY2027 Alum Bid Award to Veolia

Acceptance of FAA Small Airport Letter of Intent

Ordinance Amending Speed Limits in School Zones (Final Reading)

Approval of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with SE Wall Street, LLC

Annual Evaluation of City Attorney Stanley Smith

Annual Evaluation of Municipal Court Judge Katie Gore

move to approve the annual evaluation of the City Secretary.

approve the item as presented

approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 2-18

approve the item as presented

approve the item as presented

approve the item as presented

Councilmember Patterson moved to approve the item as presented.

move to approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 2-18

approve the item as presented

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item as presented.

approve the item as presented

Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 2-18)

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Emergency Construction Contract for Hamby VFD & Blower Project

Zoning Change Z-2026-44 (Spur 707 Multi-Family)

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Approval of Settlement Agreement: Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene

approve the item as presented

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.

approve the consent agenda, consisting of items 3-8 and 10

approve the item as presented

deny the item as presented

approve the item as presented

approve the item as presented

Mayor Pro-tem Price moved to approve the item with the recommended changes read during the meeting.

approve the item as presented

Councilmember Espinoza moved to approve the item as presented.

Councilmember Craver moved to approve the item as presented.