Work Session (April 7, 2026)

The City of Waco held a work session on April 7, 2026, led by Mayor Jim Holmes and city council members, with key presentations from city management and community partners. Significant procurement-related discussions included updates on the city's capital improvement program (CIP) presented by Colin Booth, managing director of finance. The CIP report detailed budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and project completion statuses for various city infrastructure projects such as parks, fire stations, utility systems, and airport runway rehabilitation, with total budgets ranging from hundreds of thousands to $78 million for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. The council discussed project timelines, funding allocations, and encumbrance management. Additionally, the council approved an updated development agreement with Mission Waco for a permanent supportive housing project, including a city contribution of over $900,000 for water infrastructure improvements and $195,000 for veterans housing units. The meeting also featured a comprehensive update on development services, highlighting improvements in permitting processes, inspection turnaround times, and customer service enhancements, including new permitting software aimed at streamlining workflows and communication. No votes or motions were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but the council indicated consent agenda approvals and amendments related to public improvement district advisory board restructuring and other ordinances. The session concluded with an executive session on real property and economic development matters.