# Denison, Texas City Council Meeting, August 3, 2026


**Body:** City of Denison Texas
**Date:** August 02, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The City Council meeting of Denison, Texas, held on August 3, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items included the approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, allocating $282,342 for housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, and program administration. The council unanimously approved this plan. Another agenda item involved a zoning ordinance amendment to regulate mobile food vendors in compliance with state law, which was approved. The council also approved rezoning a property from agricultural to light industrial to support warehouse expansion, despite it not aligning with the future land use plan. Additionally, a conditional use permit was granted for a live music venue at the Rialto Theater, with discussions focusing on parking capacity and fire safety compliance. The meeting included a presentation on potential increased revenue for fire rescue services through Senate Bill 916, which could generate approximately $150,000 in additional revenue if extended. The council held an executive session on city manager recruitment, property procedures, and economic development negotiations but took no public action on these items.

**Source:** City of Denison Texas