City Council Meeting - September 22, 2026

The City Council of Lubbock held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included several procurement and economic development discussions. Key procurement-related items included approval of a $500,000 economic development grant to Seals Commercial Holdings LLC for a $40 million speculative industrial building project, expected to generate significant property tax revenue without tax abatements. The council also considered amendments to a home investment partnership program funded by the American Rescue Plan to support rehabbing homes for homeless populations. Additionally, the council discussed and approved a memorandum of understanding related to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority 2 project, a major water infrastructure initiative with a projected cost of $1.11 billion, with Lubbock's share estimated at $414 million. The council debated a 90-day moratorium on large-scale data center developments, ultimately approving the moratorium to allow time for further study of impacts on water, power, and infrastructure. Other agenda items included zoning cases and updates to tax abatement guidelines to encourage economic development while protecting the city's tax base.