City Council Meeting - June 16, 2026

The City Council of Killeen held a meeting on June 16, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and budget deliberations. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for airport infrastructure improvements funded by a $950,000 FAA grant, roof repairs at the Lions Club Park Senior Center and Copper Mountain Library awarded to Quick Roofing under cooperative contracts totaling approximately $352,000, and renewal of employee medical and dental insurance contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and MetLife. The council also approved awarding liability, property, and workers' compensation insurance services to the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for an estimated $3.1 million. Additionally, the council discussed and approved fee schedule changes for senior center memberships, solid waste brush pickup fees, and deferred animal services fee adjustments for further review. A conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications tower was postponed to allow for further consideration. The meeting included a detailed budget preview highlighting rising costs in electricity, insurance, and personnel expenses, with a proposed property tax increase to help balance the budget. Policy discussions addressed governing standards amendments, including citizen comment procedures and meeting schedules. The council took multiple votes to approve consent agenda items, fee schedules with amendments, and motions related to procurement and budget matters.