City Council 6-17-25

The City Council of San Angelo convened on June 17, 2025, with key discussions focusing on community development and public safety. A significant agenda item was the authorization for the Fire Department to apply for the FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, aimed at funding additional personnel to staff a new fire station in the city's southwest region, thereby improving emergency response times and offsetting costs to taxpayers. Another major highlight was the approval of a resolution supporting a partnership between the city and the Concho Valley Community Action Agency to establish the Concho Valley Rock Rose Community Campus on city-owned property. This campus is designed to provide comprehensive services, housing, and case management to address homelessness and poverty in the region, with an estimated cost of $27 to $30 million and anticipated significant community impact and cost savings. Additionally, the council addressed zoning changes to support affordable housing, amendments to fencing ordinances for school security, and the formation of a strategic committee to guide the Tiers Zone project for the next decade. Council members were also appointed to various boards and committees to enhance governance and community engagement.