# City Council Meeting: September 24, 2026

The City Council meeting of Baytown, Texas, held on September 24, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a resolution to extend a legal services engagement with Whitehead and Wilson PLLC, reallocating funds without impacting the overall budget. They also authorized a three-year professional services agreement with Ruben Brown LLC for audit services related to the Hyatt Regency Baytown Houston project, totaling $156,000. The council received and adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budget for the Hyatt Regency, noting positive financial projections and planned capital improvements including technology upgrades and building system projects. Additionally, the council approved an annual service agreement with Cummins, Inc. for plant equipment maintenance via a Sourcewell cooperative contract, adjusting the contract amount to $147,411.35 after excluding certain facilities. A public hearing and subsequent ordinance approval addressed zoning amendments to regulate data centers, including permitting them in heavy industrial districts with a special use permit to protect neighborhoods. Other agenda items included appointments to advisory committees and updates on various city infrastructure projects such as wastewater treatment plant expansions and fire station planning. No votes or motions related to new capital construction contracts or large-scale procurement beyond those noted were recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting: September 24, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-bwcjirF1A) - City of Baytown, TX