# Work Session (September 15, 2026)

The City of Waco held a work session on September 15, 2026, focusing extensively on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement highlights included approval of a $214,000 agreement with the Animal Birth Control Clinic for low-cost spay and neuter services and a $396,000 three-year contract with Quake Technologies to purchase 16 advanced thermal imaging augmented reality units for the fire department. The session also reviewed multiple ongoing capital improvement projects, including fire station replacements, police crime lab upgrades, park developments, airport runway rehabilitation, and major water and wastewater infrastructure projects with budgets ranging from hundreds of thousands to over $15 million. Additionally, the council discussed the US 77 corridor access and circulation guidelines, aiming to improve safety, multimodal access, and corridor character through phased design and construction. The Bledil Miller STEAM Center's successful first six months of operation were highlighted, emphasizing community engagement and federal and ARPA funding that minimized local taxpayer burden. Planning public hearings addressed zoning changes and development permits, with some recommended for approval and others for disapproval. The meeting concluded with a note on upcoming executive sessions related to real property and economic development matters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Work Session (September 15, 2026)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYle7c3sAlg) - mywacotv