Amarillo City Council Regular Meeting 9/22/26

The Amarillo City Council held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, with key procurement and budget discussions. The council received an update on the Section 5310 transit program focused on improving mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities, with no immediate council action required. A comprehensive review of the city’s towing contract was presented, recommending proceeding with a competitively procured enhanced single-source contract featuring stronger operational standards, technology requirements, and administrative oversight to improve first responder safety and accountability. The council also discussed and approved budget-related items including the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget, tax rate considerations, and capital improvement projects such as drainage bond fund transfers and settling basin rehabilitation. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of three patrol vehicles for the police department’s canine unit. The meeting included public comments on various topics and concluded with motions to proceed on the towing contract recommendation and budget approvals.