Work Session June 16 2026

The City of Waco held a work session on June 16, 2026, led by Mayor Jim Holmes and City Manager Ryan Holt, focusing on various city management and development topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $275,000 contract expansion for the CloudGen enterprise asset management software to enhance city asset and workflow management across multiple departments. The council also reviewed and approved several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects, including a $500,000 allocation for affordable housing redevelopment and a $1 million sales tax increment incentive for a $4.5 million redevelopment of the Brookview Hills Shopping Center. Additionally, the council discussed corridor beautification grant disbursements and upcoming capital improvement projects tied to downtown redevelopment and infrastructure upgrades. Planning and zoning amendments were presented for mixed-use and commercial developments, with some items recommended for disapproval due to compatibility and infrastructure concerns. The session included a tourism and hospitality market update highlighting strong hotel demand and event-driven economic impacts, such as Baylor football games. The meeting concluded with an executive session addressing real property, economic development, and legal matters.