City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026

The City Council meeting of Kerrville on May 26, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council reviewed preliminary budget items, noting strong property tax collections and sales tax trends, with an emphasis on capital improvement projects and flood-related repairs funded through a budget amendment. A significant procurement decision was the approval of a $1.3 million contract for the Travis Street booster pump station expansion, including a required storage tank to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Additionally, the council approved a $5,000 expenditure from Tourism Use Revenue (TUR) funds for restroom upgrades and authorized a $50,000 addition to a facade improvement grant program to include parking lot upgrades within the tourist district. The council also discussed amendments to the city zoning code, including regulations for battery energy storage systems and data centers, and considered changes to the alcoholic beverages code related to local fees. Appointments to the Economic Improvement Corporation (EIC) were made, and plans for future committee liaison assignments were outlined. No votes were taken on tax rates or major policy changes during this session, but ongoing budget monitoring and FEMA reimbursement updates were provided.