City Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The City Council of Lubbock held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included discussions on various procurement and budget matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a budget ordinance amendment to appropriate $1.49 million in insurance proceeds for the purchase of a landfill compactor chassis damaged in a flooding event, and authorization of a contract (Contract 19836) with Granite Telecommunications for managed voice and data services, which is expected to yield approximately $1.32 million in cost savings over the contract term. The council also approved a capital improvement project budget not to exceed $400,000 for the installation of a Mac Davis statue in a city roundabout. Additionally, the council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, which includes a 3% raise for non-civil service employees and additions to public safety staffing, and set a property tax rate reflecting a 6.78% increase to fund meet and confer agreements and other city needs. The meeting also covered electric utility rate adjustments proposed by the municipally owned utility, including a base charge reinstatement and a 2% reduction for primary service customers, with discussions on capital improvement projects and rate impacts. Finally, the council approved resolutions related to public improvement district service plans and the city’s legislative agenda for the upcoming Texas legislative session and U.S. Congress, including appointments to the legislative committee. No votes were taken on moratoriums or data center regulations during this session, but those items were deferred for future consideration.