City of Monahans

The City Council conducted several administrative and operational actions, including the approval of accounts payable, tax roll adjustments, and the acceptance of various departmental reports. The Council elected a Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term, acknowledged the appointment of the Ward County Tax Assessor Collector to calculate the 2026 tax rates, and accepted a $5,000 donation from Chevron to support the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department's procurement of fire hoses.

The council held a public hearing for Hotel Occupancy Tax budget requests from the Chamber of Commerce and Ward County. A public participation session was conducted to review the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report for the public water system. The council acknowledged the completion of mandatory cybersecurity and artificial intelligence training for staff and officials. Additionally, the council authorized nuisance abatement and cleanup for several properties, approved a resolution regarding code enforcement violation cases to be filed with the Municipal Court, and authorized an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for wastewater treatment plant improvements.

The City Council received a presentation regarding payroll deduction and employer-paid packages from AirMedCare Network. The Council reviewed and signed Certificates of Election for three council members. Additionally, a resolution was approved authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program to support brush grinding efforts. The Council also approved a resolution regarding property code violations, authorizing the Code Enforcement Officer to proceed with legal action through the Municipal Court for non-compliant properties.

The City Council approved several consent items including accounts payable, a resolution regarding tax roll adjustments, and various monthly departmental reports. The Council authorized the closure of a city street for the annual Pinewood Derby event and approved the Public Funds Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Furthermore, the Council passed resolutions to enter into a four-year electricity supply contract with TXU Energy and to adopt an updated Water Conservation Plan as mandated by state regulations.

The City Council approved several administrative and financial items, including accounts payable, various monthly departmental reports, and an audit report for financial statements. The Council also resolved to participate in the PACE Purchasing Cooperative to save on procurement costs and approved the first reading of an ordinance suspending a proposed interim rate adjustment by the Texas Gas Service Company. Additionally, the Council authorized enforcement actions against several properties found to be in violation of city code ordinances.