City Council 8-25-26

The City Council of Pflugerville held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $3.17 million construction contract with Chesco Constructors for the TR 2501 Parkway Drive street reconstruction and drainage improvement project, funded partly by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and supplemented by general fund reserves. The council also discussed and ultimately declined to renew a master services agreement with Flock Group Inc. for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, citing serious data security and privacy concerns raised by residents and council members. This decision followed extensive public commentary and an executive session, resulting in the immediate deactivation of Flock cameras. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance maintaining current roadway impact fees while acknowledging concerns about their potential impact on growth, with plans to revisit the fee structure strategically. A professional services supplemental agreement of nearly $1.94 million with STV Inc. was also approved for design and project management related to the Melber Lane extension project. The council further discussed and passed a resolution to adopt standards for secure, accountable, fair, and explainable technology use, with plans for further refinement and community involvement. Public safety, data governance, and infrastructure development were prominent themes throughout the meeting.