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The City of Pasadena held a council meeting on July 22, 2026, which included various recognitions, community updates, and multiple procurement and budget-related actions. Key procurement discussions involved the approval of contracts and appropriations for city infrastructure and services, including a $45,588 contract with Geoscience Engineering and Testing Inc. for material testing services, an $886,425.75 contract with Viking Painting LLC for water system rehabilitation, and a $4,705,216.95 contract with TWL Construction for the Vince Bayou Greenway Trail Phase One project. The council also approved the purchase of Avaya phones from Converge One Inc. for $116,135 under a state contract. Several grant awards were accepted, including funds from the Texas Office of the Governor for homeland security initiatives totaling over $42,000. Additionally, resolutions authorized donations for community events and emergency services, and a significant $12.5 million grant application was approved for the expansion and renovation of the Pasadena Convention Center. Motions to approve payments and personnel changes were passed, with some council members abstaining or voting no on specific items. The meeting also featured public comments, employee recognitions, and discussions on public safety and community events.