City Council Meeting - 2026/08/01

The City Council meeting of Nacogdoches held on September 2, 2026, included several key procurement and budget discussions. The council approved a reimbursement contract with the Texas Water Development Board for approximately $497,000 to develop the 2031 regional water plan, emphasizing future water demand planning. They also discussed and postponed approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a 2% employee raise, increased health insurance costs, and the addition of three police officers. The council approved a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management under the TIPS Region 8 ESC contract for vehicle fleet leasing and management services, aiming to modernize and better maintain the city’s vehicle fleet. Additionally, the council selected Shamberg and Poke Incorporated for professional services related to an EPA community grant for storm drainage improvements valued at $1 million. They also approved an $821,826 contract with Dupchain Contractors LLC for street and waterline improvements on Cottonwood and Hackberry Streets. Finally, the council authorized the city manager to obtain appraisal services for city property as discussed in executive session.