City of Temple - Special Called City Council Meeting- 5/15/2026

The City of Temple held a Special Called City Council Meeting on May 15, 2026, focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 through 2032 business plan and annual budget. The meeting included detailed presentations from various city departments, particularly those under the smart growth focus area, outlining their priority budget needs over the six-year plan. Key procurement-related discussions involved capital improvement projects such as airport infrastructure upgrades including vegetation clearing with proposed equipment purchase, fuel truck replacement, and facility construction. The utilities department highlighted cost-saving measures and capital maintenance projects like reservoir repairs and equipment replacements. The solid waste department requested funding for dual-facing dash cameras with AI capabilities, additional trucks and personnel for collection routes, and maintenance program management. The meeting also covered plans for expanding rapid response teams and code compliance staffing to address public property maintenance and illegal dumping. Several procurement items included specific dollar amounts, such as $200,000 for skid steer equipment at the airport and $108,000 for dash camera subscriptions. The council was asked to prioritize these requests to guide budget formulation, with an understanding that not all priorities could be funded immediately due to fiscal constraints. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but the session was part of a series to gather feedback for the upcoming budget proposal.