09/01/26 - Regular City Council Meeting

The City of Stephenville held its regular City Council meeting on September 1, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a modified agreement with Global Payments to reduce merchant card service fees over the next 36 months, aiming to lower costs for electronic transactions. The council also approved the award of Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 3361 for the purchase of three patrol-rated SUVs, selecting Bruner Motors as the vendor despite a slightly higher bid than the lowest, emphasizing support for local businesses. Additionally, the council accepted a donation from the Stephenville Wednesday Evening Lions Club for the Recreation Hall and approved a resolution related to a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding a rate review mechanism filing. The council also approved a historic Main Street reimbursement grant program to provide matching grants for downtown preservation and improvement projects, with budgeted funds anticipated for the next fiscal year. Other agenda items included zoning changes, personnel policy reviews, and updates on city financials, with no other direct procurement actions noted.