Business Session (June 16, 2026)

The City of Waco held a business session on June 16, 2026, where the city council addressed several procurement and development-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a developer participation agreement with Arbor Rose Capital Fund 2 LLC for the Legend Lake Parkway drainage channel project, with the city agreeing to reimburse up to $576,824 for oversizing drainage improvements. The council also authorized a Combination Tax and Revenue Certificate of Obligation Note Program to finance Baron's Branch Park. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the Riverway Overlay District design book and a right-of-way abandonment near Baylor, both with conditions related to utility easements and infrastructure. The meeting included public hearings on zoning changes, with one notable denial of a zoning change request for a property on North 25th Street due to incompatibility with the comprehensive plan and neighborhood concerns. The council also passed an ordinance aligning food truck licensing with state law. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the session included important budget and capital improvement project authorizations affecting city infrastructure and development.