Special City Council Meeting - July 28, 2026

The City of Killeen held a Special City Council Meeting on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and procurement-related matters. Key discussions included the approval of ballot language for eight propositions, notably Proposition F concerning grounds for recall, which passed unanimously. The council reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD entitlement funds, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and HOME-ARP allocations totaling over $2 million, with funding recommendations for various public service programs such as homeless outreach, Meals on Wheels, and affordable housing initiatives. Adjustments were made to reallocate $5,000 from the Killeen Police Department's community engagement unit to the Meals on Wheels program. The council also engaged in an extensive budget discussion highlighting a projected $3.2 million deficit in the general fund, with considerations for personnel cuts, service reductions, and fleet management to address the shortfall. The proposed property tax rate increase to 7.215 cents was discussed as a potential measure to mitigate budget gaps, though some members expressed opposition to tax increases. The council set a public hearing date for September 1, 2026, to consider budget adoption. No contract awards or new procurement solicitations were reported, but the meeting included significant budget allocation decisions affecting future procurement and service delivery.