The City Council meeting addressed multiple legislative and administrative items, including the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 1951) and the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment (Ordinance No. 1952). The council also considered the election of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees and the appointment of James Wright to the Kilgore Economic Development Board. Executive session discussions focused on legal consultations regarding pending litigation, potential real estate transactions, and various personnel matters.
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The City Council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters, including the recognition of life-saving awards, a review of the Summer Reading Program, and a presentation on the pool season. Discussions focused on the fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rates, and hotel occupancy tax fund applications. The council addressed the appointment of authorized signatories for a CDBG-MIT grant, authorized the negotiation of a contract with the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, and heard presentations on manufactured housing zoning district requirements and the 2026 tax rate. Executive sessions were held to discuss pending litigation, real estate purchases, economic development negotiations, and personnel matters, including the position of Public Works Director.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City Council of the City of Kilgore Regular Meeting Agenda
The council meeting agenda includes a public forum, presentations on manufactured housing zoning requirements and the introduction of the Economic Development Director. Action items feature the approval of the annual investment policy, the appointment of an audit firm for the city and the economic development corporation, and the authorization of a grant administration contract for the Prosperity Drive infrastructure project. Additionally, the council will discuss board reappointments, the fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rates, and various legal or personnel matters in executive session.
