HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 9/8/2026CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 8, 2026
12:30 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas met in regular session on the 8th of September, 2026, in City
Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas at 12:30 p.m.
12:36 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
City Council Chambers, Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, Texas
Present: Mayor Mark W. McBrayer; Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson; Council Member David Bruegel;
Council Member Tim Collins; Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia; Council Member Tim Green;
Council Member Gordon Harris; City Manager W. Jarrett Atkinson; City Secretary Courtney Paz; City
Attorney Matt Wade
Note: Ciry Council addressed agenda items in the following order:
• Exec:rtive Session; 3.1-3.2; 2.1; Citizen Canments 4; 5.1; 6.1-6.1.1; 6.2.1; 6. -{-6. 33; 6. 35-6. 36; 6. 38-6.41;
6.2-6.3; 6.34; 6.37; and 7.1-7.11.
•IPem No. 6.37 was postponed to the September 22, 2026 Regular Crry Councrl Meeting.
1. Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 12:37 p.m. and reconvened in Exeeutive Session under the provisions of
Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 2:22 p.m., and the
meeting was called to order at 2:59 p.m.
1. 1. Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, with legal counsel
for advice about pending or contemplated litigation oc settlement agreement and on matters in which the duty
of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551.
1. 1. 1. Application of Texas Local Gov't Code Chapter 212, Subchapter E
1. 1. 2. Lubbock City Charter, Article IV, § 1, [nitiative and Referendum
1. 1. 3. Lake 7
1. 2. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
1. 2. 1. Lake 7
1. 3. Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to discuss
personnel matters, the appointment, employment, evaluation or reassignment of the following:
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1. 3. 1. City Attorney
1. 3. 2. City Manager
1. 3. 3. City Secretary
Immediately following Executive Session, the City Council reconvenes in City Council Chambers in Work
Session.
City Council reconvened at 2:22 p.m. for Ceremonial [tems followed by Work Session.
2. Hear and discuss presentations regarding the following and provide guidance to staff as appropriate.
2. 1. Flock Cameras
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City
Council. Seth Herman, chief of police, gave a presentation on the Automated License Plate Reader Program
and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included, but were not limited to: ALPR
Program at-a-Glance; What is not an ALPR; What do ALPRs look like?; What it Captures; How Much Is It
Being Used?; What's Requested for a Search?; What Are Officers Using It For?; Accountability & Privacy?;
Accountability Beyond LPD; Transparency & Public Trust; Oversight; and Regional Impact Through TAG.
2:00 p.m. - City Council continues in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council concluded work session and began regular session at 2:59 p.m.
3. CeremonialItems
3. 1. Invocation
Reverend Josh McDonald, Chaplain at Covenant Health, led the invocation.
3. 2. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:59 p.m.
4. Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to appear in-person
before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter posted on the City Council Agenda
below, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 2:00 p.m. on September
8, 2026. Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a
position on agenda items.
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Sign ups:
.Jordan Craddick appeared before City Council to speak on item 7.2 (a resolution expressing the City
Council's desire that large-scale data centers not be developed within the municipal limits until the City
Council has adopted regulations protecting public resources, public health, and safety).
5. Minutes
5. 1. August 11, 2026 Special City Council Meeting - Canvassing
August l l, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
August 14, 2026 Special City Council Meeting - Broadway Groundbreaking
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson,
to approve the August 1 l, 2026 Special City Council Meeting - Canvassing minutes; the August 1 l,
2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes; and the August 14, 2026 Special City Council Meeting -
Broadway Groundbreaking minutes.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. Consent Agenda - Items considered to be routine are enacted by one motion without separate
discussion. If the City Council desires to discuss an item, the item is removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered separately.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris, to
approve items 6.1-6.1.1; 6.2.1; 6.4-6.33; 6.35-6.36; and 6.38-6.41.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 1. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0117, Amendment 36,
respecting the Valencia Public Improvement District Fund, to provide funding for playground mulch to
replenish existing material and maintain the required fall protection zone, in accordance with nationally
recognized playground safety standards.
6. 1. 1. Ordinance lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0118 amending Ordinance No. 2025-O0108,
Exhibit "B" of the 2025 Service and Assessment Plan for the Valencia Public Improvement District, by
including additional funding for mulch for the fall zone area of the park's swing set.
6. 2. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0121, Amendment 37,
respecting the General Fund and Solid Waste Capital Project Fund, for the purchase of a Landfill Compactor
Chassis.
Erik Rejino, assistant city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins, to approve
Ordinance No. 2026-O012 ] .
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
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6. 2. 1. Resolution - Fleet Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0297 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order
31100517 with AI-Jon, Inc., for the purchase of a Landfill Compactor Chassis, for the Solid Waste
Department.
6. 3. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0122, Amendment 38,
respecting the North Overton Tax Increment Financing Fund and the North Overton Tax Increment
Financing Capital Project Fund to establish Capital Improvement Project 92994 for the construction, design
and installation fo the Mac Davis Statue in the Mac Davis and Avenue X roundabout.
Danielle Williams, director of business development; and Marc McDougal, with The Mac Davis Center For
Songwriting Initiative, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson,
to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0122.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 4. Budget Ordinance Amendment lst Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0 1 1 9, Amendment 39,
respecting the Highland Oaks Public Improvement District Capital Project Fund, to establish Capital
Improvement Project 93000, Highland Oaks Water Distribution Project.
6. 5. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2026-R0298 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Street Use
License Agreement, and all related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Embla Enterprises,
LLC, for awnings and steps at 1702 Avenue F.
6. 6. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2026-R0299 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Street Use
License Agreement, and related documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Embla Enterprises,
LLC, for awnings at 1706 Avenue F.
6. 7. Resolution - Right-of-Way: Resolution No. 2026-R0300 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum
of Agreement, and related documents, with Jose Pena a.k.a. Joe Pena and Donna Anthony, for the purchase of
a 0.2257-acre tract of land, and a 0.1986-acre Slope and Grading Easement, located in Section 21, Block E,
Lubbock County, Texas, (Parcel 41), on the south side of 146th Street, west of Avenue S, to be utilized for
the 2024 Street Bond Project.
6. 8. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Engineering: Ordinance No. 2026-O0109, amending Chapter 22 of the Code of
Ordinances, by adding "Division 3. Playa - Stormwater Basins Pumping or Dewatering" to Article 22.1 l,
establishing regulations for pumping water from playa lakes and stormwater basins.
6. 9. Resolution - Engineering: Resolution No. 2026-R0301 authorizing the Mayo►• to execute Amendment No. 1
to Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. 18273, and related documents, by and between the City of
Lubbock and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to extend the time for performance of the Construction Phase
Services, for Upland Avenue Segment 1, from 66th Street to 82nd Street.
6. 10. Resolution - Public Works, Pipeline Maintenance - Resolution No. 2026-R0302 ratifying the emergency
procurement of materials and repair services related to the replacement of a 20-inch water valve located at
66th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute Public Works
Contract 19839 between the City of Lubbock and New Mexico Tap Master.
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— 6. 11. Resolution - Water Utilities, Wastewater: Resolution No. 2026-R0303 ratifying emergency procurement
maintenance services to replace two complete boiler control panels used in Digesters 8 and 9 at the Southeast
Water Reclamation Plant and authorizing the Mayor to execute Service Contract 19879 between the City of
Lubbock and Bailey Boiler Works Inc.
6. 12. Resolution - Water Utilities, Wastewater: Resolution No. 2026-R0304 ratifying the emergency
procurement of equipment and services related to return activated sludge pumps at the Southeast Water
Reclamation Plant, and authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 231062845 with Smith Pump
Company.
6. 13. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2026-R0305 authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract 19432, and
related documents, with Fuse Connect, LLC DBA Fuse Advancement, for the Terminal Advertising
Concession at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
6. 14. Resolution - Aviation: Resolution No. 2026-R0306 authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 to
Contract 18800, with Duininck, Inc., for Taxiway Lima Extension, Taxi Lane Addition, and Apron Expansion
at Lubbock Preston Smith [nternational Airport.
6. 15. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0307 authorizing the City Manager of the City
of Lubbock, or his designee, to take all necessary actions to accept, on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Federal
Transit Administration Section FY 2025 Section 5339(a) Bus and Bus Facilities Program Grant, Project ID
TX-2026-121-00, to be used for the purchase of ADA paratransit replacement vans.
6. 16. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0308 authorizing City Manager of the City of
Lubbock, or his designee, to take all necessary actions to accept, on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Federal
Transit Administration Section FY 2025 Section 5307 Grant, Project ID TX-2026-122-00, to provide
operating assistance, preventative maintenance, ADA paratransit, capital and planning assistance.
6. 17. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0309 autho►•izing the City Manager of the City
of Lubbock, or his designee, to take all necessary actions to accept, on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Federal
Transit Administration Section FY 2026 Section 5307 Grant, Project ID TX-2026-123-00, to provide
operating assistance, preventative maintenance, ADA parat►•ansit, capital and planning assistance.
6. 18. Resolution - Public Transit Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0310 authorizing the City Manager of the City
of Lubbock, or his designee, to take all necessary actions to accept, on behalf of the City of Lubbock, FY
2025 Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with
Disabilities Grant (TX-2026-132-00), to help enhance the mobility of elderly individuals and individuals with
disabilities.
6. 19. Resolution - Facilities Management: Resolution No. 2026-R0311 authorizing the Mayor to execute Service
Contract 19768, with Good Guard Texas, Inc., for armed and unarmed security services for City facilities and
events.
6. 20. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Business Development: Ordinance No. 2026-O0114, establishing Project
Financing Zone No. 1, City of Lubbock, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code; designating
the zone boundaries and base year; and establishing an expiration date for the zone.
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6. 21. Ordinance lst Reading - Business Development: Ordinance No. 2026-O0120, adoption of the Nineteenth
Supplemental Ordinance, which supplements the Assessment Ordinance and approves and adopts the Annual
Plan Update and the Updated Roll, for the Vintage Township Public Improvement District.
6. 22. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0312 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Fa�ade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, [nc., to be provided to Embla Enterprises, LLC, located at 1702
Avenue F, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated bylaws of the Market Lubbock
Development Corporation.
6. 23. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0313 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Embla Enterprises, LLC, located at
1702 Embla Enterprises, LLC, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the
Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
6. 24. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0314 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Fa�ade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Embla Enterprises, LLC, located at 1706
Avenue F, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated bylaws of the Market Lubbock
Development Corporation
6. 25. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0315 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Embla Enterprises, LLC, located at
1706 Avenue F, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market
Lubbock Development Corporation.
6. 26. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0316 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Fa�ade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Law Office of Michael H. Carper, located at
1102 Main St., pursuant to Article I V, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated bylaws of the Market
Lubbock Development Corporation.
6. 27. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0317 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Law Office of Michael H. Carper,
located at 1102 Main Street, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the
Market Lubbock Development Corporation.
6. 28. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0318 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Fa�ade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to 2 Bimbos, LLC, located at 1962 Texas
Avenue, pursuant to Article I V, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated bylaws of the Market Lubbock
Development Corporation.
6. 29. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0319 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to 2 Bimbos, LLC, located at 1962 Te:cas
Avenue, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock
Development Corporation.
6. 30. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0320 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Fa�ade) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Pool Appraising, Inc., located at 709
Broadway, pursuant to Article [V, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated bylaws of the Market Lubbock
Development Corporation.
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— 6. 31. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0321 approving a Downtown Grant Program
(Permittable) expenditure of Market Lubbock, Inc., to be provided to Pool Appraising, Inc., located at 709
Broadway, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5, of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Market Lubbock
Development Corporation.
6. 32. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0322 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment 1 to Contract 19241, with Pland Collaborative, for a Tree Assessment in the North Overton Ta�
Increment Financing Distcict bounda�y.
6. 33. Resolution - Business Development: Resolution No. 2026-R0323 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment 1 to Contract 18619, with Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc., for the redesign of a retaining wall
and surrounding area at the Playa Lake Park Playground in the Bell Farms Public Improvement District.
6. 34. Resolution - Information Technology: Resolution No. 2026-R0326 authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract 19836, with Granite Telecommunications, for Managed Voice and Data Services.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager; and Jennifer Frescaz, chief information officer, gave co►nments and answered
questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member David Bruegel, seconded by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, to
approve Resolution No. 2026-R0326.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 35. Resolution - Fieet Services: Resolution No. 2026-R0324 authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order
31100165, with Lake Country Chevrolet Inc., for the purchase of a three-quarter ton pickup truck for
Lubbock Fire Rescue.
6. 36. Resolution - Lubbock Police Department: Resolution No. 2026-R0325 autho►•izing the Mayor to eYecute an
Interlocal Agreement with Lubbock County, amending and renewing the Lubbock Crimes Against Children
Unit Agreement for an additional one-year term.
6. 37. Resolution - City Manager: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract, and other accompanying documents, by and between the City of Lubbock and Lubbock Riverwalk,
LLC, to obtain ownership of real property located in Sections 1 and 10, Block S, Lubbock County, Texas, for
the purpose of developing a future water supply for the City of Lubbock.
This item was postponed.
Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to postpone
this item to the September 22, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
6. 38. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 5): Ordinance No. 2026-O0110, for Zone Case 2538-TT, a
request of West Texas Engineering, LLC for E.C. Hatton, for a zone change from Low Density
Single-Family District (SF-2) to Neighborhood Commercial District (NC), at 7515 34th Street, located east of
Alcove Avenue and south of 34th Street, on 2.957 acres of unplatted land out of Block AK, Section 39.
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6. 39. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 6): Ordinance No. 2026-O0 1 1 1, for Zone Case 1864-J, a
request of Tim Khater, for a zone change from Medium Density Residential District (MDR) to Office District
(OF), at 3418 La Salle Avenue, located south of 34th Street and west of La Salle Avenue, Park Lorraine
Addition, Tract G.
6. 40. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 6): Ordinance No. 2026-O0112, for Zone Case 2538-RR, a
request of Gary Garza, for a zone change from Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2) to Heavy
Commercial District (HC), at 7509 and 7513 19th Street, located south of 19th Street and west of Wausau
Avenue, on 2.5 acres of unplatted land out Block AK, Section 42.
6. 41. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Planning (District 6): Ordinance No. 2026-O01 13, for Zone Case 3289-B, a
request of AMD Engineering, LLC for Betenbough Homes, LLC, for a zone change from Auto-Urban
Commercial District (AC) to Low Density Single-Family District (SF-2), at 8101 4th Street, located south of
4th Street and west of Alcove Avenue, on 40.53 acres of unplatted land out of Block D-6, Section 2.
7. Regular Agenda
7. 1. Public Hearing - City Secretary: Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Chapter l, Article IV,
Section l of the City of Lubbock Charter, regarding an " 18-month moratorium on high-water-use and
high-energy-use data centers in the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas."
Public Hearing Only.
Courtney Paz, city secretary, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Mayor McBrayer opened the public hearing at 3:15 p.m.
David Blackwell; and John Macias appeared to speak on this item.
Mayor McBrayer closed the public hearing at 3:25 p.m.
7. 2. Resolution - City Council: Resolution No. 2026-R0327 expressing the City Council's desire that large-scale
data centers not be developed within the municipal limits of the City of Lubbock, until the City Council has
adopted regulations protecting public resources and the public health and safety.
Council Member Tim Collins introduced the item and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Tim Green, to approve
Resolution No. 2026-R0327.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 3. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0115, approving and adopting a budget for Fiscal
Year 2026-27; approving summary of estimated and forecasted revenues, appropriations, and use of available
reserves for all funds of the city; providing for necessary transfers of funds between accounts and
departments, if required; authorizing reduction of spending by City Manager if necessary; re-appropriation of
balances which support authorized obligations or encumbrances; providing for filing of Adopted Budget;
establishing civil service classifications and positions; appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-27
Operating Budget and Capital Program of the City of Lubbock; providing for continuation of appropriations
for projects in the capital program; approving all permit, license, fees, and charges for service recommended
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_. to be adjusted; approving the pay plan and positions; approving personnel; Amending of Section 16.04.002 of
the Code of Ordinances by revising Community Recreation fees as contained therein; amending Section
34.02.037 of the Code of Ordinances by revising Codes Enforcement fees as contained therein; amending
Section 22.03.084 Water Base Charge of the Code of Ordinances by revising the base rates as contained
therein; amending Section 22.03.085 (a) and (b) of the Code of Ordinances by revising the volume rates as
contained therein; amending subsection (c) section 22.03.095 of the Code of Ordinances by revising the
Water fees as contained therein; amending subsection (b) of section 22.06.051 of the Code of Ordinances by
revising Solid Waste Landfill service fees as contained therein; amending subsection (a) of section 22.06.185
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock by revising the Solid Waste Collections service fees as
contained therein; providing for the reconciliation of the transfer of funds from the General Fund to Enterprise
Funds; accepting the budgets for Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Market Lubbock, Inc., Civic
Lubbock, Inc., and Vintage Township Public Facilities Corporation; finding that proper notice of ineeting
provided by law and ratifying such; providing for publication; and providing for a savings clause.
7. 4.
The FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget can be found on the home page of the City of Lubbock website, linked
here: https:/Iwww.mvlubbock.usJ3001Operating-Budgets-Capital-Pro�rams
Taxpayer Impact Statement
PROPOSED BUDGET
Total tax rate (per $100
value)
Median Homestead
Taxable Value $
Tax on Median
homestead $
Total tax rate (per $100
value)
Median homestead
value
Tax on median
homestead
%
2025 2026 Proposed Varlance Variance
$0.472191 $0.513421 $0.041230 8.7395
217,195 $ 219,206 2,011 0.93%
1,025.58 $ 1,125.45 99.87 9.74�i
NNR
%
2025 2026 NNR Varirnce Varl�nce
217
15.99
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on a correction to Exhibit G and answered questions from
City Council.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson,
to approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0115.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0328 ratifying the adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget that will
require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins, to approve
Resolution No. 2026-R0328.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
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7. 5. Ordinance 2nd Reading - Finance: Ordinance No. 2026-O0116, setting the tax rate and levying a tax upon
all property subject to taxation with the City of Lubbock for 2026; apportioning said levy among the various
funds and items for which revenue must be raised; fixing the times in which said taxes shall be paid and
assessing penalty and interest for nonpayment of such taxes within the time provided.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Gordon Harris, to
approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0 1 1 6 as follows:
."I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.107586 for the
City's Interest and Sinking Fund; and $0.399763 for the City's General Fund for Maintenance and
Operations, which is effectively a 6.78 percent increase in the tax rate."
Vote: 6- 1 Motion carried
NAY: Council Member David Bruegel
7. 6. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0329 amending the allocation of the Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenues for FY 2026-27 and distributing receipts, net of collection expenses, as authorized in Subsection
18.03.001(b)(2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, seconded by Council Member Tim Collins, to
approve Resolution No. 2026-R0329.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 7. Resolution - Lubbock Power & Light: Resolution No. 2026-R0330 adopting the Delivery System Electric
Rate/Tariff Schedule of Lubbock Power & Light, the City of Lubbock municipally-owned electric utility,
applicable to all rate classes, effective November l, 2026.
Joel Ivy, director of electric utilities, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Tim Collins, seconded by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, to
approve Resolution No. 2026-R0330.
Vote: 5- 2 Motion carried
NAY: Mayor Mark W. McBrayer
Council Member Gordon Harris
7. 8. Ordinance lst Reading - Business Development: Ordinance No. 2026-O0123 accepting and approving the
2026 Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan, and an updated assessment roll for the
Highland Oaks Public Improvement District.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City
Council. Molly Ballesteros, special districts manager, gave a presentation and answered questions from City
Council. Joe Jimnez, chief financial officer, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
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Motion by Council Member David Bruegel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to
approve Ordinance No. 2026-O0123.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 9. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0331 authorizing publication of a Notice of Intention to issue
City of Lubbock, Texas Highland Oaks Public Improvement District Special Assessment Revenue Bonds.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City
Council. Joe Jimenez, chief financial officer, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Julie McMillan, with RBC Capital Markets, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member David Bruegel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to
approve Resolution No. 2026-R0331.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 10. Resolution - Finance: Resolution No. 2026-R0332 expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred in
the special assessment revenue bonds for the costs of certain public improvements benefiting the property
within the Highland Oaks Public Improvement District and to reimburse itself for costs associated with the
project from the proceeds of obligations to be issued subsequently.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, introduced the item, gave comments, and answered questions from City
Council. Joe Jimenez, chief financial officer, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Julie McMillan, with RBC Capital Markets, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member David Bruegel, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to
approve Resolution No. 2026-R0332.
Vote: 7- 0 Motion carried
7. 11. Resolution - City Council: Resolution No. 2026-R0333 approving the 2027-2028 Legislative Agenda for the
90th Texas Legislative Session and the 120th United States Congress, for the purpose of defining the position
of the City of Lubbock on State and Federal Legislative issues.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation and answered questions from City Council. Matt Wade,
city attorney, gave comments and answered questions from City Council.
Motion by Council Member Gordon Harris, seconded by Council Member Christy Martinez-Garcia, to
appoint Mayor Mark W. McBrayer, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, and Council Member Chrisry
Martinez-Garcia to the legislative committee.
Vote: 2 - 5 Failed
NAY: Mayor Mark W. McBrayer
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson
Council Member David Bruegel
Council Member Tim Collins
Council Member Tim Green
Regular City Council Meeting
September 8, 2026
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Motion by Mayor Mark W. McBrayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer Wilson, to approve
Resolution No. 2026-R0333 and appoint Mayor Mark W. McBrayer, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jennifer
Wilson, and Council Member David Bruegel to the legislative committee.
Vote: 5- 2 Motion carried
NAY: Council [v�ember Christy Martinez-Garcia
Council Member Gordon Harris
4:51 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED
There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor McBrayer adjourned the meeting.
The September 8, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes were approved by the City Council on the 13th day of
October, 2026.
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ATTEST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary