City Council Meeting 2026/07/21

The City Council meeting of Nacogdoches on July 21, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a developer agreement for a potable water line installation reimbursable up to $79,250, a $586,828 contract with Tetrate Tech for engineering design services to improve the water and wastewater SCADA system, and a $360,818 contract with SCS Engineers for landfill liner construction quality assurance. Additionally, the council approved a franchise agreement with Live Oak Environmental LLC (doing business as Eco Waste Solutions) for solid waste disposal at the city landfill. The council also authorized filing a grant application with the Texas Water Development Board for water supply and infrastructure improvements, potentially totaling up to $21 million. The meeting included a detailed budget discussion covering revenue projections, departmental expenses, capital improvement projects, and infrastructure financing strategies, emphasizing the use of bonds and grants to fund extensive infrastructure needs while maintaining sustainable operations. The council discussed fire department apparatus replacement, historic site operations, and infrastructure project prioritization by ward, highlighting the challenges of balancing service demands with fiscal responsibility. Motions related to contract approvals and budget resolutions were passed unanimously.