04/21/26 Committee and Special City Council meeting

The City of Stephenville held a Committee and Special City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, focusing heavily on budget adjustments, capital projects, and procurement-related approvals. The meeting included detailed discussions on budget carryovers and new expenditures across various city funds, including general, water and wastewater, and hotel occupancy tax funds, totaling approximately $3.8 million in adjustments. Specific contract awards and vendor engagements were noted, such as engineering services for sewer and drainage projects, park improvements, and building maintenance. The council approved motions to recommend these budget amendments to the full council. Additionally, the meeting addressed public safety procurement matters, including approval of a memorandum of agreement for the 287G task force model with associated federal funding, an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for automated license plate reader cameras, and funding for water meter replacements. The council also discussed and recommended a draft ordinance regulating vape shops to address public health concerns, with plans for further committee review before formal consideration. Finally, motions were passed to initiate abandonment processes for certain city streets as discussed in executive session.