CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
1. Councilmember Miguel Espinoza
Decision: INVOCATION
PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Service Awards: Ezequiel Herrera - 20 Years - Public Works
Decision: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. Proclamation: Social Work Month
Decision: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. Recognition: Recognition of Communications and Marketing Team for State of the City
Decision: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on February 26, 2026 ( S hawna Atkinson)
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve the Airline Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with American Airlines, Inc. (Don Green)
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action to Purchase Three Fully Upfitted 2026 Ford F-150 PPV Responder Pickups from Randall Reed’s Planet Ford, Garland, Texas for Marshals (Don Green)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action to purchase three fully upfitted 2026 Ford F-150 PPV Responder Pickups from Randall Reed’s Planet Ford, Garland, Texas through HGAC Cooperative contract # VE05-24 for Marshals. ( Don Green ) | attachments=6 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Lease with the U.S. General Services Administration for Office, Breakroom and Storage Space Utilized by the Transportation Security Administration. ( Don Green )
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold A discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Lease and Operating Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc. ( Don Green )
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval of the Acquisition of Professional Services to Assist in Technology Leadership Consulting from Delbert Dee Lott (Troy Swanson)
The Information Technology (IT) Department requires professional services in technology leadership consulting from Delbert Dee Lott. Mr. Lott has the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in City systems that enable him to provide services to assist the IT Department in the leadership of technology initiatives and projects. These services will be acquired and funded through the Technology Planning Fund in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
11. Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on the Approval to Purchase Microsoft SharePoint Storage from SHI International Corporation (Troy Swanson)
The Information Technology (IT) Department, will require SharePoint storage to support the use and consumption of SharePoint services from SHI International Corp. to satisfy the City’s requirements. These services will be acquired via the Texas DIR-CPO-5237 Contract in the not to exceed amount of $455,400.00. $99,000 of that will be invoiced for the first year, and year 2 and 3 will be invoiced as $178,200.00 in those subsequent years. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action to Approve a Street Use License Extended Term with EA Engineering (Jeff Duebner)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action to Approve a Street Use License Extended Term with EA Engineering. (Jeff Duebner) | attachments=5 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Dr. Gary Holland to Continue as the Health Authority/Medical Director for the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District. (Annette Lerma)
This is a renewal of the contract for Dr. Gary Holland who serves as the Health Authority/Medical Director for the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District. | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
14. Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending the FY26 Fee Schedule for Cypress Plaza and Recreation Centers (Lesli Andrews)
Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Additions to the FY26 Fee Schedule for Cypress Plaza and Recreation Centers | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
15. Ordinance (Final Reading) CUP- 2026-02: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to a Property to Allow a Recreation Vehicle Park in Agricultural Open (AO) and General Commercial (GC) Zoning. Located at 309 Arnold Boulevard. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
16. Ordinance (Final Reading) CUP-2026-03: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on A Request From The Owner To Apply A Conditional Use Permit To A Property To Allow an RV Park in Agricultural Open (AO) and General Commercial (GC) Zoning within 239.86 Acres. Located at 3799 N Danville Drive. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
17. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-05: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 1.54 Acres from Planned Development (PDD-59) to General Retail (GR) Zoning. Located at 4541 Catclaw Drive. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
18. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-06: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.80 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6) Zoning. Located at the 1500 Block of Wildlife Trails Parkway. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
19. Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on the Approval of City Council Priorities and Guiding Principles (Emily Crawford)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
20. Presentation: Presentation of Abilene Convention Center 2025 Annual Report ( Tiffany Nichols, General Manager)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
21. The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:
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Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 1. City of Abilene v. 3118 South 22nd Street, Abilene, Texas, et al.; Cause No. 11968-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed October 11, 2019 2. The City of Abilene, Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-007028, In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; filed November 18, 2020 3. Alton H. Smith, Jr. and Alicia Malorie Smith v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 51055-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 11, 2021 4. Steve Van Horne, et al. v. City of Abilene, et al.; Cause No. 12530-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed September 7, 2021 5. The City of Abilene, Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-21-006299, In the 250th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; filed October 20, 2021 6. Richard Scheriger, et al. v. City of Abilene; Cause No. CV33253, In the 90th Judicial District Court, Stephens County, Texas, filed April 21, 2023 7. The Woodlands Pride, Inc., et al. v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas, et al., Case No. 4:23-cv-02847, In the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, filed August 2, 2023 8. PFAS Litigation 9. Ginger Robertson v. City of Abilene and Abilene Zoological Society; Cause No. 13179-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed December 5, 2023 10. City of Dallas, et al, v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128, In the 14th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, filed August 3, 2022 11. Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene; Cause No. 51867-A, IN the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 1, 2024 12. Mary Lou Gonzales v. City of Abilene, Board of Building Standards; Cause No. 29156-B; In the District Court, 104th Judicial District, Taylor County, Texas; filed April 10, 2024 13. Bouldin Pat Crofton v. City of Abilene, Board of Building Standards; Cause No. 52175-A, In the 42nd Judicial Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed May 9, 2025 14. Tracey Freeman v. City of Abilene, Case No. 13596-D; In the District Court of Taylor County, 350th Judicial District, filed on July 8, 2025 15. Bronson Joseph Serasio v. C Davis, City of Abilene Police Department; Case No. 25SC-11643J11; In The Small Claims Court, Precinct 1, Place 1, Taylor County, Texas, filed July 21, 2025 16. Victor Lynn Lee v. Erin Stamey, et al., Case No. 5:25-cv-00590-XR; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; filed May 28, 2025 17. Brennon and Brittany Manske, et al. v. City of Abilene, et al.; Case No. 1:25-cv-00172-H, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed September 5, 2025 18. Kevin Young v. Matthew Clopton; Case No. 1:24-CV-00113-H, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed July 16, 2024 19. Ishmael Jaimes v. City of Abilene; Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00249-H; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed November 13, 2025 20. Rusty Miller and Jenny Miller, Individually, and as Next Friends of Jayden Miller v. the City of Abilene; Cause No 13773-D, in the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas, filed December 22, 2025 21. Peer Cities and Fire Association Meet & Confer Agreement
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
B. 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
C. 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
D. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) 1. City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Board and Commission Members 2. City of Abilene Boards & Commissions May be Discussed, as needed for (re)appointment
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
REGULAR AGENDA
22. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter (Shawna Atkinson) Abilene Housing Authority Street Maintenance Advisory and Appeals Board
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT