City of Wichita Falls City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting agenda includes deliberations on amending the firefighter hiring process, specifically regarding the physical entrance examination and scoring criteria within the labor agreement. Key procurement items involve the purchase of heavy machinery for public works and water department operations, police patrol units and equipment, and professional services for landfill gas management and pavement surveys. Additionally, the agenda covers a zoning change for a proposed RV park, the establishment of the Emerging Technologies Advisory Commission, the sole-source acquisition of variable frequency drives, and discussions regarding cemetery property conveyance. Executive sessions are planned to address real estate negotiations, litigation, and economic development incentives.
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City of Wichita Falls City Council City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting addressed various community and administrative matters. Key topics included proclamations for local awareness events, citizen concerns regarding traffic congestion, Sheppard Air Force Base developments, and the use of license plate reader technology. The Council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2027, established tax rates, and approved the Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, the Council authorized several financial measures, including grant appropriations, a sole-source cellular upgrade, demolition and asbestos abatement at the Performance Hall, and economic development funding for Howmet Aerospace and the Miniature Wonders project. Board appointments were made to the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation and the Hospital Board. An executive session was held to discuss economic development negotiations and legal matters.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting covered various operational and administrative items. Key actions included the approval of ordinance appropriations for grants from the Texas Department of Transportation, updates to city fee schedules, and the award of contracts for services such as cellular communication upgrades and demolition projects. Additionally, the Council discussed and approved various budget matters, including fiscal year planning and tax rate adoptions. Various appointments to boards and commissions were made, and public hearings were conducted regarding dangerous structures, rezoning requests, and budget proposals. The Council also held executive sessions to deliberate on economic development negotiations, pending litigation, and personnel matters.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
City Council of the City of Wichita Falls City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting included the appointment of a new City Manager and the recognition of an Employee of the Month. Citizen comments addressed public trust, the use of Flock license plate reader cameras, support for the arts, successful community events, and concerns regarding pedestrian accessibility and property conditions. The Council approved various resolutions, including emergency purchases of refuse collection units, budget amendments, an asphalt rehabilitation project, and a contract for the demolition and asbestos abatement of the Performance Hall. Public hearings were held regarding the demolition of dangerous structures, a zoning change for a senior housing project at a former elementary school site, and the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Additionally, the Council authorized grant applications for transportation projects and held an executive session to discuss economic development and legal matters.
