Amarillo City Council Regular Meeting 6/23/26

The Amarillo City Council held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a construction contract for a water main extension at Northwestern Street and West Hastings Avenue, aimed at expanding water service and enhancing fire security. Additionally, the council awarded a street maintenance mill and overlay contract to Jay Lee Milligan, continuing the city's ongoing infrastructure improvements. Budget discussions focused on amending the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, with detailed reviews of departmental expenditures, including police and fire departments, and clarifications on non-cash accounting items. The council also reviewed the annual comprehensive financial report, noting a clean audit opinion with some findings related to federal and state grant compliance, and discussed the potential scope and cost of a forensic audit to increase transparency on capital improvement projects and ARPA funds. Furthermore, the council adopted a resolution to apply for a $14.7 million Water Development Board grant for a water distribution system project to support future growth. A significant presentation was made regarding the Crimo 2 water pipeline project, a regional infrastructure initiative to improve water supply reliability and capacity, with discussions on timing, costs, and regional cooperation among member cities. Lastly, the council addressed concerns about the Potter and Randall County Appraisal Districts potentially separating, with discussions on the financial and operational impacts and a proposal for a letter encouraging negotiation and cooperation between the entities. Several board appointments were also considered, with some deferred for further review.