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September 24, 2026
Meeting Agenda
City Council
1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840
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3:00 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.
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,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer. After executive session
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discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following public officer(s) may be
discussed:
a. City Municipal Court Judge
b. City Internal Auditor
c. City Attorney
d. City Secretary
e. City Manager
f. Council Self -Evaluation
2.4. 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 regarding land generally located between Pebble Creek
and Southern Pointe subdivisions.
d. Economic development agreement for a development located in the BioCorridor.
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. Presentation - Proclamations, Awards, and Recognitions.
5.1. Presentation of a proclamation commemorating Texas A&M's 150th anniversary.
Sponsors: Ross Brady
Attachments: 1. 26 TAMU 150 Proclamation
5.2. Presentation proclaiming the month of October 2026 as Community Planning Month.
Sponsors: Anthony Armstrong
Attachments: 1. 26 Community Planning Month
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6. 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.
7. Consent Agenda.
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.
7.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action of minutes for:
• September 10, 2026 Council Meeting
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. CCM091026 DRAFT Minutes
7.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution regarding the City's investment
policy, reviewing and recording changes to the policy and strategy, and on a collateral policy, and
designating investment officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, stating that the
City Council has reviewed and approved the City's investment policy, broker -dealer list and
investment strategy.
Sponsors: Michael DeHaven
Attachments: 1. Investment Policy Res FY 27_7-31-2026
7.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action approving a resolution authorizing expenditure to
the Aggieland Humane Society, Inc. totaling $419,054.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. Aggieland Humane Society Fy27 Resolution
7.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement with the Arts Council of
the Brazos Valley DBA Arts Center of Brazos Valley for FY27 in the amount of $35,000.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. Arts Center - Fy27 General Fund Funding Agreement
7.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement with the Arts Council of
the Brazos Valley DBA Arts Center of Brazos Valley for FY27 in the amount of $600,908.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. Arts Center - Fy27 HOT Funding Agreement
2. Approved FY27 Budget-8.18.26
7.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement with the Brazos Transit
District for FY27 in the amount of $400,800.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. Brazos Transit District Fy27 Funding Agreement
7.7. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a funding agreement with the Greater Brazos
Partnership for FY27 in the amount of $350,000.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. Greater Brazos Partnership Fy27 Funding Agreement
7.8. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a construction contract with Site Utilities
and Construction, LLC in the amount of $136,000 for multiple drainage repairs to pipe
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infrastructure located at Finfeather Road, 1501 Wolf Run, Southern Plantation Drive, and Hunter
Creek Drive.
Sponsors: Emily Fisher
Attachments: 1. ITB 26-072 Bid Tabulation
2. 26300741--KJc (CC 9.24.26)
7.9. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract award for Emergency Generator
Removal & Replacement to C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $190,469.
Sponsors: Glenn Gavit
Attachments: 1. 26300771--LKP (CC 09.24.26)- vendor signed
2. 26-090 Intent to Award Bid Tabulation
7.10. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a three-year contract with Great South Texas
Corp dba Computer Solutions for cloud migration of the City's phone system to Cisco's Webex
system, not to exceed $599,499.69.
Sponsors: Sam Rivera
Attachments: 1. Contract
7.11. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a construction contract amendment with
Skanska Construction adding to the contract grant funding requirements for two Texas Parks and
Wildlife grants awarded to the City for the Texas Independence Park Project.
Sponsors: Jennifer Cain
Attachments: 1. TX Independence Park Location Map
2. Skanska Amendment 2 - Texas Independence Park
7.12. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a contract award for the construction of the new
Northwest Substation to GridTech, LLC for an amount not to exceed $10,745,275.41.
Sponsors: Glenn Gavit
Attachments: 1. 26300768--LKP (CC 09.24.26)vendor signed
2. 26-091 Intent to Award Bid Tab Summary
7.13. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file,
execute, and direct all actions related to an application with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to amend Water Use Permit No. 5913.
Sponsors: Gary Mechler, Stephen Maldonado
Attachments: 1. Resolution
7.14. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a resolution repealing and replacing resolution
No. 7-10-25-7.8 which accepted $500,000 in CDBG-MIT funding from the Texas General Land
Office to authorize the City Manager to execute post -award grant and program documents and
act on the City's behalf with respect to any issues arising with the program.
Sponsors: David Brower
Attachments: 1. CDBG-MIT Resolution
8. Workshop Agenda.
8.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding TAMU 150.
Sponsors: Ross Brady
Attachments: None
8.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update from representatives of the
Texas A&M University (TAMU) Student Government Association (SGA).
Sponsors: Ross Brady
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Attachments: None
8.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding activities of the Historic Preservation
Committee.
Sponsors: lan Whittenton
Attachments: None
9. Regular Agenda.
9.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Budget Amendment Number 3
amending Ordinance No. 2025-4612, which amends the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget the in
the amount of $12,714,696.
Sponsors: Mary Ellen Leonard
Attachments: 1. FY26 Budget Amendment No 3 Ordinance
9.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an amendment to the real estate contract
with The Corinth Group, Inc., dated January 10, 2025, to modify the purchase area to
approximately 14.47 acres in the Midtown Business Park at the price of $8.00 per square foot for
an approximate total purchase price of $5,042,505.60.
Sponsors: Michael Ostrowski
Attachments: 1. Real Estate Agreement - The Corinth Group, Inc. - Amendment 11
9.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Chapter 380 Economic Development
Agreement with The Corinth Group, Inc. relating to economic development incentives on
approximately 14.47 acres in the Midtown Business Park.
Sponsors: Michael Ostrowski
Attachments: 1. Economic Development Agreement - The Corinth Group, Inc.
9.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the approval of a real estate contract with
Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC for the sale of approximately 13.895 acres in the Midtown Business
Park for the price of $417,740.00 per acre for an approximate total purchase price of
$5,804,497.30, and presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Chapter 380
Economic Development Agreement with Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC relating to economic
development incentives on approximately 13.895 acres in the Midtown Business Park.
Sponsors: Michael Ostrowski
Attachments: 1. Economic Development Agreement and Real Estate Agreement - Bass
Pro Outdoor World, LLC
9.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment to the Brazos Valley
Solid Waste Management Agency, Inc. Board of Directors.
Sponsors: Tanya Smith
Attachments: 1. Ltr Cities BVSWMA BoD 2026
9.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement with Flock
Group, Inc. not to exceed $158,000 for cameras on Texas Department of Transportation roads;
and presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement with
Flock Group, Inc. not to exceed $141,061.80 for cameras on Non -Texas Department of
Transportation roads.
Sponsors: Billy Couch
Attachments: 1. Non-TXDOT
2. TXDOT
10. Items of Community Interest and Council Calendar.
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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
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.
11. 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)
12. 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.
13. 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 September 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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