Wolfforth meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wolfforth Council to weigh budget, tax rate, water rate hike; P&Z meeting cancelled

The Wolfforth City Council will meet Aug. 24 to consider adopting the FY 2027 budget, setting a property tax rate of $0.847604, and increasing water rates. No decisions were made in the past two weeks: the Aug. 20 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, and the Aug. 17 City Council meeting was held for public hearings only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council: Budget, tax rate, and water rates on the table

The Aug. 24 agenda includes several items that, if approved, would take effect Oct. 1, 2026:

• Ordinance No. 2026-017 adopting the FY 2027 annual budget (covering Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027).
• Resolution No. 2026-032 ratifying a property tax increase for FY 2027.
• Ordinance No. 2026-018 adopting a property tax rate of $0.847604.
• Ordinance No. 2026-016 increasing water rates effective Oct. 1, 2026.
• Resolution No. 2026-031 amending the Master Fee Schedule.

The meeting also includes public comment periods and a routine consent agenda. These are proposals; no votes have been taken yet.

Aug. 17 City Council: Public hearings only

The council held public hearings on Aug. 17 on proposed assessments for Public Improvement District #2 (Preston Manor) and PID #3 (Harvest Subdivision), as well as on the FY 2026-2027 budget and the $0.847604 tax rate. The agenda also included ordinances to amend the Service and Assessment Plan for PID No. 2 (Ordinance 2026-014) and to levy assessments for PID No. 3 (Ordinance 2026-015). Because minutes have not been published, no decisions are reported.

Planning and Zoning Commission: Aug. 20 meeting cancelled

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 20 was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of minutes from July 7, 2026, and a final plat for Overlook at Alcove Lots 85-178. No action was taken on either item.

Coming up

• **City Council Meeting** – Aug. 24, 2026. The council will consider the FY 2027 budget, property tax rate, water rate increase, and Master Fee Schedule amendments. Public comment is available.

No other meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Wolfforth Council, EDC, and Planning Commission Tackle Budgets, Construction Payments, and Subdivision Plats

Wolfforth residents saw a busy stretch of local government activity in early July, with the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Economic Development Corporation all convening between July 6 and July 7. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so what follows reflects the published agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 6

The Wolfforth City Council was scheduled to consider several financial and development items, headlined by the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for Public Improvement District #2, also identified as Preston Manor.

The agenda also included:

• Payment Request #1 from Lone Star Dirt and Paving for the Alcove Avenue Construction Project.
• Payment Request #15, listed as Final Retainage, from UCA for the Lubbock North Interconnect Construction.
• The Public Improvement District #2 Annual Capital Assessment payment to Wolfforth Land Company.
• Resolution 2026-025, which would award a landscaping services contract to JSL Landscaping for PID #2.
• Updates to the Library Master Plan.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were approved, modified, or postponed.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 7

The Planning and Zoning Commission had a narrow agenda. Members were set to consider approval of minutes from June 9, 2026, plus two final plat requests:

• Final plat for Harvest Lots 1387 through 1430.
• Final plat for Harvest Lots 1431 through 1474.

No other substantive items were listed. Final plats are typically the last step before lots can be sold and built on, so these requests matter to residents watching growth in the Harvest subdivisions.

Economic Development Corporation — July 7

The Wolfforth EDC agenda centered on fiscal planning and closed-door deliberations. The board was scheduled to consider a Fiscal Year 2027 budget committee recommendation and to review the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce luncheon report along with data center panel information.

Two closed sessions were noticed:

• Deliberation on potential real property purchases or leases.
• Discussion of commercial incentives for prospective businesses seeking to locate in the area.

The agenda also included approval of June 2, 2026 minutes and May 2026 financial statements.

Closed-session topics are not publicly detailed on the agenda, so the specific properties and businesses under discussion are not identified in the available record.

What This Means for Residents

The July 6 and July 7 meetings touched on how Wolfforth spends money on roads, landscaping, and economic development, and how fast new subdivisions move toward construction. Until minutes are published, residents cannot confirm what was actually voted on or approved. The city's official agendas remain the authoritative source.

Coming Up

The Wolfforth City Council meets today, July 20, 2026. The published agenda includes:

• Final plats for Harvest Lots 1387 through 1474.
• Payment Request #2 from Lone Star Dirt and Paving for Alcove Avenue Construction.
• Payment Request #1 from Lone Star Dirt and Paving for Donald Preston Drive Construction.
• Resolution 2026-026, approving audit services with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP.
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop #4.

Residents interested in road project spending, subdivision progress, and the city's audit arrangement may want to attend or follow this meeting.

Wolfforth Council, Planning Commission, and EDC Set Summer Agendas on Budgets, Subdivisions, and Development

City Council: PID #2 Budget, Construction Payments, and Landscaping Contract on Agenda

The Wolfforth City Council met July 6, 2026, with an agenda covering several financial and development items. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Agenda items included:

• Payment Request #1 from Lone Star Dirt and Paving for the Alcove Avenue Construction Project.
• Payment Request #15 (Final Retainage) from UCA for the Lubbock North Interconnect Construction.
• Public Improvement District #2 Annual Capital Assessment payment to Wolfforth Land Company.
• Resolution 2026-025, which would award a landscaping services contract to JSL Landscaping for PID #2.
• The Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for Public Improvement District #2 (Preston Manor).

The agenda also listed updates to the Library Master Plan. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items were approved, tabled, or postponed.

Planning and Zoning Commission: Two Harvest Subdivision Final Plats Considered

The Planning and Zoning Commission met July 7, 2026. The agenda was short, limited to three items:

• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026.
• Final plat for Harvest Lots 1387 through 1430.
• Final plat for Harvest Lots 1431 through 1474.

Final plats are the last subdivision approval step before lots can be sold and developed. Minutes have not yet been published, so the commission's actions on these plats are not confirmed.

Economic Development Corporation: FY2027 Budget, Property Talks, and Business Incentives

The Wolfforth Economic Development Corporation met July 7, 2026. The agenda included:

• Consideration of the fiscal year 2027 budget committee recommendation.
• Closed session to deliberate on potential real property purchases or leases.
• Closed session to discuss commercial incentives for prospective business prospects.
• Review of a Lubbock Chamber of Commerce luncheon report and data center panel information.
• Approval of June 2, 2026 minutes and May 2026 financial statements.

Closed sessions are not open to the public, and no details from those discussions were included in the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

What This Means for Residents

These three meetings touch on how Wolfforth manages growth — through infrastructure payments, subdivision approvals, and economic development spending. The PID #2 budget and landscaping contract affect maintenance and assessments in the Preston Manor area. The Harvest final plats, if approved, would clear the way for additional home lots in those subdivisions. The EDC's budget and closed-session property and incentive talks shape how public economic development dollars are directed.

Because all three meetings are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, confirmed outcomes are not available. Residents seeking official records should check with the City of Wolfforth for posted minutes.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the City of Wolfforth's official website for any newly posted or rescheduled meetings.