Work Session (May 19, 2026)

The May 19, 2026 work session of the Waco City Council included several procurement and infrastructure-related updates. The council reviewed a consent agenda featuring 20 resolutions, notably Resolution 299 which ratifies a grant application to the FAA's Small Community Air Service Development Program for up to $2 million, supporting expanded commercial air service. The Airport Manager presented on key airport projects including a $3.2 million runway rehabilitation funded 95% by the FAA, the airport master plan development involving community input, and initiatives to modernize revenue streams such as paid parking and marketing campaigns to boost local air travel. Additionally, the council discussed state and federal legislative priorities impacting municipal operations, including infrastructure funding requests and regulatory fee oversight. Planning and zoning items were also addressed, including amendments to allow smaller single-family lot sizes to accommodate housing development trends. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several grant and capital improvement projects were highlighted as part of ongoing procurement and funding efforts.