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Lubbock public meetings in 2025

43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 11, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - Groundbreaking

City Council to attend Lubbock Downtown Park groundbreaking

The City Council will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Lubbock Downtown Park at 2:00 p.m. on December 11, 2025. The meeting is located at the site on Broadway Street between Avenues L and M. No official action is scheduled to be taken during this event.

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✓ Decided: Council holds groundbreaking for new Pickering Park downtown

The City Council met in special session at the future site of the Lubbock Downtown Park for a groundbreaking ceremony, naming the park 'Pickering Park.' No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was ceremonial and adjourned after remarks and the groundbreaking.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider airport land purchase and public health grants

The City Council will convene at 12:00 p.m. for an executive session before reconvening at 2:00 p.m. to consider a consent agenda including budget amendments for airport land acquisition and public health grants, as well as resolutions for right-of-way purchases and construction contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 35-item consent agenda including airport land purchase and zone changes

The Lubbock City Council approved the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes and a 35-item consent agenda, all by 7-0 votes. The consent agenda included a 404.5-acre land purchase for airport development, multiple budget amendments, right-of-way acquisitions, construction contracts, and four zoning changes. No citizen comments were made, and the meeting included executive sessions for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Lubbock City Council to attend LEDA Board meeting

The Lubbock City Council is holding a special meeting to attend and participate in the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) Board of Directors meeting. The session is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the McDougal Companies Building.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on budget ordinance amendments and several right‑of‑way resolutions

The Lubbock City Council will begin with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, real‑property matters, and economic‑development negotiations. In open session the Council will receive a sales tax update, conduct ceremonial items, hear citizen comments, and consider a consent agenda that includes multiple budget ordinance amendments, right‑of‑way resolutions, board appointments, and planning public hearings. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves dangerous dog ordinance with muzzle requirement (4-3)

The Lubbock City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-O0135, amending the animal code to add a new division on dangerous dogs, with a 4-3 vote. The approval included an amendment adding a muzzle requirement under Section 4.06.102. The council also approved all consent agenda items, several zoning changes, and board appointments.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Game Changers Town Hall

Council to discuss new youth sports center at McAlister Park

The Lubbock City Council will hold a town hall discussion, hosted by Lubbock Game Changers, about the proposed HUB Youth Sports & Events Center, a multi-court facility planned for McAlister Park. No votes or formal action will be taken at this meeting.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget amendments and animal ordinance

The City Council will convene in executive session to discuss litigation and real property matters, then reconvene to consider budget amendments, land purchases for street projects, and an ordinance reorganizing animal control definitions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves dangerous dog ordinance with liability insurance set at $1M

The Lubbock City Council approved a first-reading ordinance amending the city's animal code to add a new division on dangerous dogs, with a required liability insurance amount of $1,000,000. A proposed amendment to lower the insurance requirement to $250,000 failed. The council also approved a separate animal ordinance amendment, a consent agenda of 19 routine items, and several board appointments.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on budget amendments and street bond projects

The City Council will consider budget amendments for municipal purposes, including street paving on Avenue P and pedestrian safety grants, along with resolutions for street bond projects and right-of-way dedications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, alarm ordinance, appraisal board votes

The Lubbock City Council approved the consent agenda (items 5.1-5.10, 5.12-5.15) and several regular agenda items, including a resolution casting votes for the Lubbock Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and an ordinance amending the burglar and robbery alarm regulations. Item 5.11 was postponed indefinitely, and item 6.3 was postponed to the November 11, 2025 meeting. All votes were 6-0, with Council Member Dr. Jennifer Wilson absent.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Milwaukee Avenue reconstruction contract and land acquisitions

The City Council meets at 2:00 p.m. after an executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters. The open session includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with multiple budget amendments, an alley right-of-way abandonment, a parking lease agreement, and numerous resolutions authorizing the purchase of right-of-way parcels and professional services contracts for street bond projects.

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✓ Decided: Council repeals alarm ordinance, approves zone change and contracts

The Lubbock City Council repealed Ordinance No. 2025-O0111, which had amended the burglar and robbery alarm regulations, and approved a zone change for The Worship Center at 7205 82nd Street. The council also approved numerous contracts, including road construction, design services, and employee benefits, and appointed Thomas Parker to the Electric Utility Board.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to approve engineering contract for Upland Avenue reconstruction

The Lubbock City Council will consider a resolution amending Contract 17636 with Halff Associates to provide engineering services for reconstructing Upland Avenue from 19th Street to 34th Street. It will also vote on several right‑of‑way resolutions authorizing the purchase of multiple parcels for the 2022 Street Bond Project, and on two first‑reading budget ordinance amendments affecting the Lake Alan Henry Fund and the Milwaukee Avenue capital project. Additional items include an ordinance to abandon a dedicated alley and routine consent‑agenda business.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $75K contract approval limit, 4-3

The Lubbock City Council approved a resolution amending the purchasing policy to allow the City Manager to approve routine contracts up to $75,000, passing 4-3. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including budget amendments, right-of-way purchases, and professional service agreements. A proposed ordinance amending the animal code was postponed to the November 4, 2025 meeting.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council meets to discuss zoning, budget, and right-of-way agreements

The Lubbock City Council will convene for a regular meeting to discuss zoning map analysis, review budget ordinance amendments, and authorize right-of-way agreements and construction contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police union contract and multiple zoning changes

The Lubbock City Council approved a one-year Meet and Confer Agreement with the Lubbock Professional Police Association, three zoning changes, and a consent agenda of routine items including contracts and budget amendments. Two items were postponed to the October 14 meeting: a right-of-way purchase and appraisal district director nominations.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget amendments and right-of-way agreements

The City Council will convene at 1:00 p.m. for an executive session followed by an open session. The agenda includes first and second readings of budget amendments, the closing of a portion of Yuma Avenue, and resolutions for right-of-way purchases and public service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Lubbock City Council adopts FY 2025-26 budget and tax rate

The Lubbock City Council approved the FY 2025-26 budget, a property tax rate increase, and related financial measures. The budget was adopted with a 5-2 vote after a proposed amendment to shift funds and cut certain programs failed. The council also approved a resolution ratifying the budget and setting the tax rate at $0.472191 per $100 valuation, a 2.22% effective increase.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

Council to vote on FY 2025-26 budget and 3.77% tax rate increase

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-26 operating budget and capital program, and on a proposed tax rate of $0.479365 per $100 valuation (a 3.77% increase above the no-new-revenue rate). Following the hearings, the council will consider first readings of ordinances to adopt the budget and set the tax rate. The budget includes adjustments to various fees, including animal services, city secretary, fire, water, solid waste, and landfill service fees.

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✓ Decided: Lubbock City Council adopts FY 2025-26 budget and tax rate increase

The Lubbock City Council held public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and a tax rate increase, then approved the budget ordinance (No. 2025-O0112) and the tax rate ordinance (No. 2025-O0113) on first reading. The budget was amended to move $1.7 million from the street bond contingency fund to the general fund, reduce the city council budget by $15,000, and reduce the transfer to Market Lubbock by $100,000. The tax rate was set at $0.107586 for the Interest and Sinking Fund and $0.364605 for the General Fund, a 2.22% increase. Both votes were 5-2, with Mayor McBrayer and Council Member Glasheen voting no.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to discuss Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program

The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and capital program. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding litigation, real property, and critical infrastructure, as well as a consent agenda with various municipal contracts and right-of-way ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2025-26 budget, capital program, and multiple zone changes

The Lubbock City Council approved the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program after a work session presentation, and approved all consent agenda items (6.1-6.29) and regular agenda items (7.1-7.20) unanimously (6-0). Key actions included approving two zone changes to Heavy Commercial, annexing 8.82 acres, establishing the Highland Oaks Public Improvement District, and authorizing funding for the Downtown Civic Park. The meeting also included a public hearing on the proposed budget and presentations on the Downtown Civic Park and budget.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 56 UDC amendments and roadway impact fee changes

The Lubbock City Council holds a special meeting with an executive session on security, followed by a regular session for two second-reading ordinances. The first ordinance adopts 56 amendments to the Unified Development Code covering zoning, signs, parking, and other regulations. The second ordinance amends Chapter 41 to adjust roadway impact fee rates.

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✓ Decided: Council approves roadway impact fee increase 5-2

The Lubbock City Council approved two ordinances on second reading. Ordinance No. 2025-O0095, amending the Unified Development Code with 55 amendments, passed unanimously 7-0. Ordinance No. 2025-O0096, increasing Roadway Impact Fee rates, passed 5-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Martinez-Garcia and Council Member Collins voting no. The meeting included an executive session on security devices and citizen comments on the impact fee ordinance.

Thu Aug 14, 2025

Called Special City Council Meeting-Veterans Cemetery Update

Lubbock council to discuss West Texas State Veterans Cemetery

The City Council will meet to discuss the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The meeting includes a progress update and lunch at the cemetery site. No official action is scheduled.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program

The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, including the General Fund and American Rescue Plan Act Funds. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various budget amendments, right-of-way closures, and infrastructure contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council sets roadway impact fees to zero, adopts max tax rate

The Lubbock City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 41 to set the maximum roadway impact fee and collection rate at zero dollars for each service area, effective immediately, with a 4-3 vote. The council also adopted a resolution setting the proposed maximum tax rate at 0.479365 for the upcoming fiscal year, with a 6-1 vote. Several other items were approved, including a commitment agreement with Lubbock Game Changers for a multi-sport event center at Bill McAlister Park, amended to clarify that the 85% fundraising goal excludes city contributions. A proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding wall signs failed on a 3-4 vote.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Work Session 4

Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 operating budget and capital program

The Lubbock City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation and discuss the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, covering all city funds. Council members will provide guidance and direction to the City Manager for potential changes to the budget.

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✓ Decided: Council hears FY 2025-26 budget presentation, gives staff direction

The City Council held a special work session to hear a presentation on the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program. City Manager Jarrett Atkinson presented the budget and answered questions, with discussion covering property tax changes, next steps, and sales tax data through June 2025. Council provided direction to the City Manager for budget changes, but no formal votes were taken.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Work Session 2

Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 budget and capital plan

The City Council will hear a presentation on the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, covering all city funds. The work session is for discussion and staff guidance, with no formal votes expected. The Council may provide direction to the City Manager for budget changes.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews proposed FY 2025-26 budget, gives staff direction

The City Council heard presentations on the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program, covering all city funds, including enterprise, internal service, and special revenue funds, as well as Lubbock Power & Light, LEDA, and other entities. Council members discussed the presentations and provided direction to the City Manager for budget changes. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a work session.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Work Session 1

City Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-26 budget

The City Council will convene for a work session to review and discuss the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program. The council will provide guidance to staff and direct the City Manager to make changes to the budget, which includes General Fund, Debt Service, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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✓ Decided: Council hears FY 2025-26 budget presentation, gives no final direction

The City Council held a work session to hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Program. City Manager Jarrett Atkinson presented details on revenues, expenses, reserves, property tax, debt, and departmental budgets, and answered council questions. No formal decisions were made; the council only provided guidance to staff as appropriate.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to amend FY 2024‑25 budget, reallocating $665,000 for transit vehicles

The council will consider a second‑reading amendment to Budget Ordinance No. 2025‑O0078, shifting $665,000 of local funds to purchase Citibus vehicles. It will also hear two right‑of‑way ordinances that abandon specific easements and a portion of Avenue B. Additional items include an engineering contract for unpaved road design and a police procurement for ballistic shields.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $25M housing bond for Hillcrest Manor Apartments

The Lubbock City Council approved a resolution supporting the Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation's issuance of up to $25 million in tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Hillcrest Manor Apartments, a 220-unit complex. The council also approved several zoning changes, including a zone change at 1001 Tulane Street from Office to Medium Density Residential, and a zone change at 6600 114th Street from Low Density Single-Family to Auto-Urban Commercial. Additionally, the council approved a consent agenda covering numerous routine items, including contracts for street maintenance, traffic signal upgrades, and police equipment.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - EUB

Council special meeting to join Electric Utility Board

This is a called special meeting of the Lubbock City Council to attend and participate in the Electric Utility Board meeting. The agenda includes only that participation; no other items are listed.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to discuss X-Fab tax abatement, vote on budget and street projects

The City Council will hold executive sessions to discuss economic development negotiations regarding a tax abatement for X-Fab and to consider appointments to various boards. In regular session, they will vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments for police equipment, a $229,485 HIV intervention grant, and $665,000 for transit vehicle purchases, as well as several right-of-way acquisitions for the Upland Avenue and 66th Street projects funded by street bonds. A work session will include a legislative update on the 2025 regular and special sessions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 38-item consent agenda, board appointments

The Lubbock City Council approved a 38-item consent agenda covering budgets, contracts, and zoning changes, and made numerous board appointments. The council also received the 2025 Impact Fee Restudy after a public hearing, and heard a legislative update.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council considers budget amendments and street bond projects

The Lubbock City Council will convene in regular session to consider second and first readings of budget ordinance amendments, including funding for the Police Department and a state health services grant. The council will also authorize various agreements for the 2022 Street Bond Project, including right-of-way acquisitions and engineering contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two zone changes and alcohol variance

The Lubbock City Council approved two zone changes, a variance for an alcohol permit, and a streetlight banner license, and approved the consent agenda. A motion to postpone the banner license failed before it was approved. The council also held work sessions on impact fees and sales tax/budget updates.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council to consider zoning change for 11713 Indiana Avenue

The City Council will meet to discuss various budget amendments and professional service contracts. The body is considering a zoning change for a property in District 4 and several right-of-way closures. The meeting includes an executive session regarding pending litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, denies alcohol variance for Pub 55

The Lubbock City Council approved the consent agenda (items 5.1-5.31) in a 4-0 vote, covering budget amendments, contracts, and other routine items. A variance request for an alcoholic beverage permit at 3135 34th Street (Pub 55) failed after a motion to approve lacked a second. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.

Tue May 27, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council to consider annexation of 121.80 acres

The City Council will discuss several right-of-way closures, aviation grants for airport LED lighting, and 2022 Street Bond projects. The body is also considering an annexation request for land south of 130th Street and a zone change for a property on Indiana Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council denies liquor permit variance for Endzone Liquor Beer Wine

The Lubbock City Council denied a resolution granting a variance for an alcoholic beverage permit at 1905 19th Street for Endzone Liquor Beer Wine, failing 0-7. The council also approved a zone change at 11713 Indiana Avenue from Low Density Single-Family to Auto-Urban Commercial, and approved the consent agenda containing 22 items, including airport runway LED lighting contracts, right-of-way abandonments, and annexation of 121.80 acres.

Tue May 27, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - Grand Opening

City Council holds grand opening for Fire Station No. 20

This is a special meeting of the Lubbock City Council dedicated solely to the grand opening ceremony of Fire Station No. 20 at 3210 142nd Street. The agenda includes ceremonial items such as a presentation of colors, remarks from the Fire Chief and Mayor, a tribute to Lt. Eric Hill, and a ribbon cutting. No legislative or business items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council holds ceremonial grand opening for Fire Station No. 20

The special meeting was ceremonial only, with no substantive decisions made. Council members and staff participated in a ribbon-cutting and rang the station into service. The minutes were later approved on June 24, 2025.

Thu May 22, 2025

Special City Council Meeting

City Council to consider sweeping Unified Development Code amendments

This special joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission includes a public hearing and discussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054). The amendments cover numerous sections related to zoning, parking, setbacks, signs, and land use. The council will also receive a staff presentation and discuss the timeline for adoption.

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✓ Decided: Council holds public hearing on UDC amendments, no vote taken

The Lubbock City Council held a joint special meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (Ordinance No. 2023-O0054). Planning staff presented the amendments, and public testimony was heard both in favor and opposition. No formal action was taken; the council discussed the timeline and procedures for future adoption.

Tue May 13, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on rezoning 404.5 acres from residential to light industrial

The City Council will consider a consent agenda containing budget amendments, contracts, and a zone change. Notable items include a zone change for 404.5 acres near East Bluefield Street and North Guava Avenue from low-density single-family to light industrial, adoption of a revised Master Thoroughfare Plan Map, and purchase of police vehicles. Several contracts for street projects, water utilities, and airport services are also on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 121.8-acre annexation and tax notes issuance

The Lubbock City Council approved the annexation of approximately 121.80 acres south of 130th Street and west of Milwaukee Avenue (Ordinance 2025-O0062) and authorized the issuance and sale of City of Lubbock Tax Notes (Ordinance 2025-O0063), both by 7-0 votes. The council also approved the consent agenda (items 6.1-6.31) and the minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions were made outside these approvals.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

City Council to participate in Lubbock Economic Development Alliance meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to attend and potentially take action during the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc. (LEDA) Board of Directors meeting.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to hear sales tax update, vote on library purchase and water expansion

The Lubbock City Council will hold a work session to receive the final sales tax report for FY 2024/25 and provide guidance. In open session, the council will consider a consent agenda with 27 items including budget amendments, a revised master thoroughfare plan, and multiple infrastructure contracts. One item authorizes the purchase of property at 5034 Frankford Avenue for the Godeke Branch Library.

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✓ Decided: Lubbock Council approves 404.5-acre industrial rezoning near East Bluefield

The Lubbock City Council approved a zone change for 404.5 acres from Low Density Single-Family to Light Industrial, plus four other rezoning requests and a municipal services agreement for annexation. All votes were 7-0. The council also approved a consent agenda covering budget amendments, contracts, and resolutions, and heard a sales tax presentation.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider budget amendment for hazard mitigation generators and downtown grants

The council will hold executive sessions on legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters before open session at 2:00 p.m. The consent agenda includes a budget ordinance amendment for hazard mitigation generators, multiple right-of-way abandonments, contracts for engineering and construction services, and 12 downtown grant program expenditures for facade and permittable improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 30-item consent agenda, board appointments

The Lubbock City Council approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and a 30-item consent agenda, including budget amendments, right-of-way abandonments, contracts, and downtown grants. They also made numerous board appointments, with the Audit & Investment Committee appointments passing 5-2 after a proposed amendment failed.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - EUB

City Council to participate in Electric Utility Board meeting

This is a called special meeting of the Lubbock City Council to attend and participate in the Electric Utility Board meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and references the EUB agenda, which is not detailed here. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed for the council itself.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Council to attend LEDA board meeting, no specific agenda items listed

This is a called special meeting where the Lubbock City Council will attend and participate in the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) Board of Directors meeting. The specific items to be discussed at the LEDA meeting are not provided in the agenda. The Council may also enter executive session on economic development, real property, or legal matters.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 66th Street construction agreement and budget amendment

The council will consider a budget ordinance amendment for the 66th Street from I-27 to Ash Avenue capital improvement project and a development agreement with CRS Business Park, LLC for its construction. Also on the consent agenda are purchases of property insurance (including terrorism coverage for John T. Montford Dam), excess liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and a third-party claims administrator contract. Additional items include right-of-way abandonments, property sales, and engineering contract amendments for street bond projects.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider HOME funding agreements for affordable rental housing

The City Council will begin with an executive session on legal matters and real property, then reconvene for a work session presentation from the Lubbock Public Health Department. The regular open session includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda with items such as budget amendments for the 66th Street capital project and McAlister Park playground, numerous insurance premium authorizations, right-of-way abandonments, and two HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding agreements for affordable rental housing development.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Called Special City Council Meeting - State of the City

Mayor to deliver State of the City Address

The City Council will attend a State of the City Address and panel discussion. The session covers the Lubbock economy, public safety, infrastructure, and budgetary matters. No action will be taken by the City Council during this meeting.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Council to consider sale of 25 acres in Lubbock Business Park

The City Council will attend the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance board meeting and discuss several items. Members will review the LEDA January financial report and audit, receive workforce and marketing updates, and consider actions on land transactions and a performance agreement. The agenda includes an executive session for confidential business and legal matters.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider TxDOT agreement for 60 traffic signals citywide

The City Council will hold an executive session on legal, real property, and economic development matters, then reconvene in open session. The consent agenda includes a budget ordinance amendment for the Traffic Capital Project Fund, a resolution for a TxDOT advanced funding agreement for traffic signal detection equipment, several zone changes, and support for a housing tax credit application. The regular agenda includes board appointments and acceptance of the annual financial report.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to consider budget amendments and street bond projects

The City Council will convene for a regular meeting to discuss budget amendments, approve right-of-way acquisitions for street projects, and authorize various engineering and utility contracts.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 20-year Xcel Energy franchise at 5% of gross receipts

The City Council will hold a work session on the impact fee program, then convene open session to consider consent agenda items including several budget amendments, a 20-year electric franchise renewal with Southwestern Public Service (Xcel Energy), and right-of-way abandonments. The council also met in executive session to discuss land acquisitions for Loop 88, the 66th Street Project, and other real estate matters.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - LEDA

Board to consider award of construction contract for wastewater lift station

The Lubbard Economic Development Alliance Board will approve the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes and the November and December 2024 financial reports. It will discuss workforce development, including an application for the Texas Workforce Commission South Plains High Demand Job Training Grant #12. The Board will consider a performance agreement for Project Spoke and a resolution to award a construction contract for the Wastewater Lift Station & Force Main (PLANT-AS-DNPS-003-01, LLC).

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Called Special Meeting of the City Council - EUB

Board to approve $486,875 contract for LP&L classroom training facility

The Electric Utility Board will hold public comment, then enter executive sessions to discuss generation assets, billing issues, legal matters, and staffing. Afterward, the board will approve minutes, receive updates on operations and finances, and consider a resolution to award a $486,875 contract to WR Construction Inc. for a classroom training facility.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Regular City Council Meeting

Lubbock City Council to consider 20-year franchise agreement with Xcel Energy

The City Council will meet to discuss several budget amendments and right-of-way closures. The body is considering a 20-year franchise agreement with Southwestern Public Service (Xcel Energy) and various contracts for street and water infrastructure projects.

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