City Council Meeting - 2026/09/15

The City Council meeting of Nacogdoches held on September 15, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a design-build contract with Cox Jones Contractors for $90,000 to repair and reconstruct a deteriorating bridge over Lana Creek, which is part of the city's trail system. The project includes surveying, engineering, and construction to restore trail connectivity. Additionally, the council approved ordinance changes related to solid waste and utilities billing cycles and fee schedules, clarifying tiered rates and referencing the master fee schedule without changing current rates. The meeting also featured a public hearing and subsequent unanimous approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes a property tax revenue increase of approximately $598,600 (4.4%) and a maintenance and operations tax rate set at 49.788 cents per $100 valuation. The council ratified the property tax revenue increase and adopted a tax rate increase of 4.3% to 57.166 cents per $100 valuation. No other contract awards or procurement actions were noted during the meeting.