2026-01-05 (City Council)

The City of Lewisville City Council held a work session and regular meeting on January 7, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and development matters. Key procurement-related topics included an update on the Gene Carry Animal Shelter Expansion Project, where council members reviewed the project scope, budget estimates, and construction timeline. The project budget is approximately $9.9 million, with $3.4 million allocated for surgery upgrades and new kennels, and $200,000 earmarked for public art. The council discussed the use of alternates to manage budget risks due to construction cost escalation and planned to bring a preconstruction contract for approval in April 2026. Additionally, the council considered a zoning ordinance amendment for a 13-unit townhome community development, with concerns raised about fire safety, parking, and deviations from urban design standards. The public hearing on this zoning amendment was continued to the next meeting to allow the developer to address questions. The council also approved amendments to agreements with Keep Lewisville Beautiful, including a lease relocation and a $10,000 pilot litter abatement program. No votes on contract awards were detailed, but motions included continuing the public hearing and approving consent agenda items excluding one recused item.