Special City Council Meeting - July 14, 2026

The City of Killeen held a Special City Council Meeting on July 14, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the animal shelter facilities. The council reviewed the purchase and ongoing issues with the East Lake Veterinary Clinic building, acquired in 2023 for $1.77 million, which has required additional expenditures including $5,400 for retrofits, $44,000 for mold remediation, and a proposed $1.67 million CIP request to address drainage problems and expand kennel space. Council members debated whether to invest further in remodeling the existing facility or consider building a new shelter, weighing cost-effectiveness and long-term maintenance. The city is engaging an architect to assess options and costs before proceeding. Additionally, the council discussed charter amendments related to citizen comment periods during meetings and recall petition procedures, ultimately rejecting a proposal to enshrine non-agenda citizen comments in the city charter but supporting their inclusion in governing standards. A motion was passed to require recall petitions to be initiated only by registered voters residing in the district of the council member targeted for recall. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting.