City of Temple - Special Called City Council Meeting- 5/22/26

The City of Temple held a special called City Council meeting on May 22, 2026, focused on reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and business plan. Key procurement-related discussions included staffing increases and capital improvement projects across multiple departments. The Police Department requested additional officers and lieutenants to support shift changes and community policing, as well as a grants program manager to pursue federal funding opportunities. The Fire Department discussed relocating Fire Station 7, staffing new stations, and acquiring additional equipment and vehicles. The Customer Care Department proposed implementing new billing software and enhancing the 311 call center. General Services highlighted the need for more facility maintenance staff, including HVAC technicians and custodial crews, to maintain over 720,000 square feet of city facilities. The Fleet Department requested an additional emergency vehicle technician to reduce outsourced repair costs. The People Operations Department sought additional human resources staff to manage civil service testing, work comp cases, and policy guidance. Several technology upgrades and contract renewals were also discussed, including moving to a new Salesforce implementation partner for utility billing software. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but multiple budget requests and staffing proposals were presented for council consideration.