Amarillo City Council Regular Meeting 8/25/26

The Amarillo City Council held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing extensively on water management amid drought conditions and the city's budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a resolution authorizing the execution of an advanced funding agreement for over $800,000 in traffic signal improvements at five intersections, and a $560,000 capital project to modify infrastructure for police department chiller replacements funded from the facilities ENI budget. Additionally, a transfer of $100,000 within airport funds was approved for technology program modifications. The council engaged in detailed deliberations on the proposed tax rate and budget, addressing a $3.4 million deficit related to the no new revenue tax rate calculation, with considerations on balancing property tax rates, sales tax revenues, and fee increases. The council also discussed potential segmentation of the budget vote to allow more granular approval. Public comments raised concerns about water sales contracts, surveillance camera policies, homelessness, and community development funding. Motions to approve the consent agenda and non-consent items related to procurement and capital projects passed unanimously.