City Council Livestream 6/09/26

The City Council of Amarillo held a meeting on June 9, 2026, which included ceremonial recognitions and extensive discussions on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement-related topics included a job creation incentive proposal for Owens Corning involving up to $11.6 million investment and 165 new jobs, and detailed presentations on the city's Community Investment Program (CIP), highlighting project closeouts, budget reallocations, and improved oversight processes. The council reviewed the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025, noting a clean audit opinion and discussing budget amendments primarily related to labor costs and overtime. Additionally, the council approved an engineering services contract amendment for a sanitary sewer project, with a projected engineering cost of approximately $225,000, though the project is currently unfunded and will be considered in the upcoming CIP budget cycle. The meeting also addressed the management of tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ) as an economic development tool, emphasizing reinvestment within designated zones. Several motions were passed, including tabling the acceptance of the financial report for further review and approving CIP fund transfers and budget amendments. The council emphasized transparency, fiscal stewardship, and the importance of public comment in governance.