City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The City Council of Killeen held a meeting on April 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $265,850 maintenance support contract with Cooper Krauss Hines LLC for airport lighting control system maintenance, a $646,150 contract award to Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company LLC for traffic signal infrastructure upgrades, and a $1,063,265 contract with SIMC Live Fire Simulation Technology for a new fire training tower. Additionally, the council authorized a 10-year, $1,499,000 dark fiber agreement with Segra LLC to connect 15 city facilities, and approved a $478,233 purchase of network equipment from GTS Technology Solutions. The council also renewed a master software agreement with Civic Plus LLC for $424,448 to consolidate digital services including mass notification systems. Budget amendments were discussed to increase revenue and expenses across multiple funds, including funding for capital improvement projects and operational needs. Several appointments to city boards and commissions were made, and the appointment of Christina Ramirez as Executive Director of Public Works was approved. The meeting included public comments and discussions on interim city manager appointments and the importance of leadership continuity during transitions.