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August 13, 2026
Meeting Agenda
City Council
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
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4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location
stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by
videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third -
party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting
access and participation will be in -person only.
1. Call to Order.
2. Executive Session Agenda.
Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the 1938 Executive Conference Room. The
City Council may according to the Texas Open Meetings Act adjourn the Open Meeting during the
Consent, Workshop, Regular, or Special Agendas and return into Executive Session to seek legal
advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the Workshop, Consent or Regular Agendas under
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
2.1. Consultation with Attorney {Gov't Code Section 551.071);
Possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or
contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney -client privileged information.
Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer,
which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need
information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or
settlement offer or attorney -client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any
final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. The City of College Station v. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-
005680 in the 200th District Court, Travis County, Texas.
b. Hopkins v. City of College Station, et al., Civil Action No. 4:25-CV-00473, in the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
c. Johnson v. City of College Station, Case No. 25-002229-CV-472 in the 472nd District Court,
Brazos County, Texas.
2.2. Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072);
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
b. Approximately 28 acres of land generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway in
the Midtown Business Park.
c. Property located within the Midtown Business Park.
2.3. Personnel {Gov't Code Section 551.074);
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
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reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session
discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be
discussed:
a. Council Self -Evaluation
2.4. Competitive Matters {Gov't Code Section 551.086);
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate, vote, or take final action on a competitive matter
as that term is defined in Gov't Code Section 552.133 in closed session. The following is a general
representation of the subject matter to be considered:
a. Power Supply
2.5. Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087};
Possible action. The City Council may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the
City Council has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the city which the City Council in conducting economic development
negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) maybe discussed:
a. Economic development agreement for a development on the 28 acres of land generally located
at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway in the Midtown Business Park.
b. Economic development agreement for a development within the Midtown Business Park
relating to baseball fields.
c. Economic development agreement with College Station Town Center, LP.
d. Funding agreement with Greater Brazos Partnership for services related to Plug and Play.
3. The Open Meeting will Reconvene No Earlier than 6:00 PM from Executive Session and
City Council will take action, if any.
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, and Consider Absence Request.
Speaker Protocol.
An individual who desires to address the City Council regarding any agenda item other than those items
posted for Executive Session must register with the City Secretary two (2) hours before the meeting
being called to order. Individuals shall register to speak or provide written comments at
https://forms.cstx.gov/Forms/CSCouncil or provide a name and phone number by calling 979-764-
3500. Upon being called to speak an individual must state their name and city of residence, including
the state of residence if the city is located out of state. Speakers are encouraged to identify their College
Station neighborhood or geographic location. Please do not carry purses, briefcases, backpacks,
liquids, foods or any other object other than papers or personal electronic communication devices to
the lectern, nor advance past the lectern unless you are invited to do so. Comments should not
personally attack other speakers, Council or staff. Each speaker's remarks are limited to three (3)
minutes. Any speaker addressing the Council using a translator may speak for six (6) minutes. The
speaker's microphone will mute when the allotted time expires and the speaker must leave the podium.
5. Hear Visitors.
During Hear Visitors an individual may address the City Council on any item which does not appear on
the posted agenda. The City Council will listen and receive the information presented by the speaker,
ask staff to look into the matter, or place the issue on a future agenda. Topics of operational concern
shall be directed to the City Manager.
6. Consent Agenda.
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Presentation, discussion, and possible action on consent items which consist of ministerial or
"housekeeping" items as allowed by law. A Councilmember may request additional information at this
time. Any Councilmember may remove an item from Consent for discussion or a separate vote.
6.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• July 13, 2026 Special Meeting
• July 14, 2026 Special Meeting
• July 23, 2026 Council Meeting
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. SPM071326 DRAFT Minutes
2. SPM071426 DRAFT Minutes
3. CCM072326 DRAFT Minutes
6.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an interlocal government agreement with Brazos
County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station General and Special
Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (Presentacion, discusion, y possible
accion un acuerdo interlocal de gobierno con el Condado de Brazos para Ilevar a cabo y
administrar las Elecciones Generales y Especiales de la Ciudad de College Station que se
celebraran el martes 3 de noviembre de 2026.)
Sponsors: Ian Whittenton, Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. 26300698 -- ILA 2026 Election English and Spanish
6.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance authorizing a General and Special
Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City
Councilmember Place 1, City Councilmember Place 2, and to fill a vacancy for the two year
remainder of the unexpired term of office of Councilmember Place 5, by the qualified voters of
the City of College Station, establishing early voting locations, polling places for this election and
making provisions for conducting the election. (Presentacion, discusion, y posible accion sobre
una ordenanza que autoriza una Eleccion General y Especial para realizarse el 3 de noviembre
de 2026, con el proposito de elegir a un Alcalde y a un Miembre del Consejo, Puesto numero 1
, Miembre del Consejo, Puesto numero 2, y para Ilenar una vacante para los dos anos resto del
mandato no vencido del Miembre del Consejo, Puesto numero 5, por medio de los votantes
calificados de la Ciudad de College Station, estableciendo los puestos de votaciones tempranas,
los centros de votaciones para estas elecciones y tomando medidas para Ilevar a cabo las
elecciones.)
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. ORD Ordering General & Special Election 2026-English -- Final
2. ORD Ordering General Special Election 2026-Spanish -- Final
6.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Semi -Annual Report on System -Wide
Impact Fees for Water, Wastewater, and Roadway.
Sponsors: Carol Cotter
Attachments: 1. Impact Fee Semi -Annual Report
2. Future Land Use Map
3. Service Area Maps -Water, Wastewater and Roadway
4. Status of Impact Fee CIP - Water, Wastewater and Roadway
6.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a change order amending the Lincoln Center
Area Improvements construction contract with BH Harris Construction, LLC by increasing the
contract contingency to $61,912 and adding to the scope of work the revised sanitary sewer
layout, shade shelter foundation and landscaping in the amount of $58,100.16.
Sponsors: Jon Hall, Jennifer Cain
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Attachments: 1. Change Order 2
2. Lincoln Center Area Improvements CO
3. Lincoln Center Area Improvements Map
6.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on authorizing a purchase from Architarium for
columbarium units and spare fronts in the amount of $162,910.
Sponsors: Jon Hall, Jennifer Cain
Attachments: 1. Columbarium Aggie Field of Honor Proposal
2. Columbarium Sole Source Justification Form Approved
3. Columbarium Sole Source Memo
4. Columbarium Location Map
6.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on authorizing a purchase from DC Export LLC for
custom benches for the Patricia Street Promenade in the amount of $221,182.
Sponsors: Melissa Thomas, Jennifer Cain
Attachments: 1. NG Promenade: Bid Tab #26-080 Benches
2. Northgate Patricia Street Promenade Improvements Location Map
6.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract with Yellowstone
Landscape for the Patricia Street Promenade maintenance improvements in the amount of
$397,940.81 plus the City's contingency in the amount of $39,794.08 for a total appropriation of
$437,734.89. Approval of this item grants authority for the City Manager to authorize project
expenditures up to the City's contingency amount.
Sponsors: Melissa Thomas, Jennifer Cain
Attachments: 1. Northgate Patricia Street Promenade Improvements Location Map
2. NG Promenade Yellowstone Landscape Contract
6.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the first reading of a franchise agreement
ordinance with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. for the collection of recyclables from commercial
businesses and multi -family locations.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. 26300695--BMW (CC 08.13.26 & 08.27.26)
6.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and
Vehicles," Article VI, "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1014, "Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking
Here to Corner and No Parking Any Time," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, by removing parking on designated portions of Welsh Avenue and Moss Street
and adding parking on a portion of Gilchrist Avenue.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. Ordinance - Parking Removal & Additions_Welsh_Moss_Gilchrist v2
2. Exhibit - Welsh Moss and Gilchrist (COMBINED)
6.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and
Vehicles," Article VI, "Traffic Schedules," Section 38-1008, "Traffic Schedule VIII, No Right Turn
and No Left Turn Signs," and Section 38-1014, "Traffic Schedule XIV, No Parking Here to Corner
and No Parking Any Time," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, to
remove the no left turn restriction on Edelweiss Avenue at the Rock Prairie Elementary School
driveway, to adjust the afternoon posted time on the no left turn restriction on Welsh Avenue at
the Rock Prairie Elementary School driveway, and to amend the parking, standing, and stopping
restrictions on Edelweiss Avenue between Welsh Avenue and Caterina Lane.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. Ordinance - Edelweiss_NLT_Parking_Removal_v2
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2. Exhibit - Edelweiss Driveway NLT and NPSS_v2
6.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and
Vehicles," Article VI "Traffic Schedules", Section 38-1005 "Traffic Schedule V, School Zones" of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, by amending the operational time
of multiple locations; and by combining the Cypress Grove Intermediate School and Creek View
Elementary School Zones into a single school zone.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. Ordinance - School Zone Traffic Schedule V (2026) v2
6.13. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the award of an three-year contract for Electric
Right -of -Way Tree Trimming Services to Pannell Contracting, LLC, dba Pannell Co. for an
amount not to exceed $3,661,308.29.
Sponsors: Glenn Gavit
Attachments: 1. 26300671--LKP (CC 08.13.26)
2. 26-074 Intent To Award Summary Tabulation
6.14. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a three-year agreement with Trimble Inc. for
Trimble Unity software licenses in the amount of $623,452.74.
Sponsors: Sam Rivera
Attachments: 1. Contract
2. Trimble Order Form (Signed by Trimble)
6.15. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract award to MBCM Management, Inc.
for the removal and replacement of the existing primary access gate to the College Station
Utilities Electric Yard, not to exceed $199,800.
Sponsors: Glenn Gavit
Attachments: 1. 26-079 Intent to Award Bid Tabulation
2. 26300689--LKP (CC 8.13.26)-vendor signed
6.16. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing the submission
of a Local Parks Grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for up to $750,000
in grant funds and designating the City Manager as an authorized official for the submission of
the application.
Sponsors: Kelsey Heiden
Attachments: 1. Grant Resolution - TPWD Grant Application
7. Workshop Agenda.
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding impervious cover limitation in the Bee
Creek Drainage Basin.
Sponsors: Lucas Harper
Attachments: None
8. Regular Agenda.
8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate; and calling
a public hearing on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for FY 2026-2027.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. 2026 City of College Station Itr
2. 2026 Certified TNT Worksheets City of College Station
3. 2026 City of College Station Notice of Tax Rates
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8.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from General Commercial to Urban
Residential for approximately 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West, generally located
west of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Old Wellborn Road.
Sponsors: Jeff Howell
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
2. Aerial and Small Area Map
3. Comprehensive Plan Exhibit
4. Background Information
5. Applicant's Supporting Information
6. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Map
8.3. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance repealing
Ordinance No. 2025-4574 in its entirety and amending Appendix A, Unified Development
Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from
R Rural to MF Multi -Family for approximately 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West,
generally located west of the intersection of Rock Prairie Road West and Old Wellborn Road.
Sponsors: Jeff Howell
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
2. Aerial and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
4. Background Information
5. Applicant's Supporting Information
6. Existing Future Land Use Map
7. Rezoning Map
8.4. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix A, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, "Zoning Districts," Section 4.2 "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundaries from R Rural to MF Multi -family, MH Middle Housing, and NAP Natural
Areas Protected on approximately 35 acres generally located at the northern corner of Victoria
Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway.
Sponsors: Garrett Segraves
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
2. Aerial and Small Area Map
3. Rezoning Exhibit
4. Background Information
5. Applicants Supporting Information
6. Existing Future Land Use
7. Rezoning Map
8.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution establishing the City's
legislative program for the 90th session of the Texas Legislature.
Sponsors: Ross Brady
Attachments: 1. Resolution -Legislative Action Plan - 2027
9. Items of Community Interest and Council Calendar.
Items of Community Interest and Council Calendar: The Council may discuss upcoming events and
receive reports from a Council Member or City Staff about items of community interest for which notice
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has not been given, including: expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; honorary or salutary recognitions of a public official, public employee, or
other citizen; reminders of upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City of College Station;
information about a social, ceremonial or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other
than the City of College Station that is scheduled to be attended by a Council Member, another city
official or staff of the City of College Station; and announcements involving an imminent threat to the
public health and safety of people in the City of College Station that has arisen after the posting of the
agenda.
10. Council Reports on Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
A Council Member may make a report regarding meetings of City Council boards and commissions or
meetings of boards and committees on which a Council Member serves as a representative that have
met since the last council meeting. (Committees listed in Coversheet)
11. Future Agenda Items and Review of Standing List of Council Generated Future Agenda
Items.
A Council Member may make a request to City Council to place an item for which no notice has been
given on a future agenda or may inquire about the status of an item on the standing list of council
generated future agenda items. A Council Member's or City Staff's response to the request or inquiry
will be limited to a statement of specific factual information related to the request or inquiry or the
recitation of existing policy in response to the request or inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about
the subject of a request will be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent
meeting.
12. Adjourn.
The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on the agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. Executive Session is closed to the
public. The City Council may according to the Texas Open Meetings Act adjourn the Open Meeting
during the Consent, Workshop or Regular or Special Agendas and return into Executive Session to seek
legal advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the Workshop, Consent or Regular or Special
Agendas under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall,
1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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