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City Council approves consent agenda, utility-related ordinances, recreation fee changes, and authorizes meet-and-confer with firefighters

AbileneApr 23, 20264 min read

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The Abilene City Council met April 23, 2026 with Mayor Weldon Hurt presiding; one member was absent. Proclamations and a donation to the Police Victims Assistance Fund were presented. The Council approved the consent agenda, authorized amended professional services with CTG, approved a conditional use permit for utility generation in AO zoning, adopted fee changes for non-resident recreation center membership, and amended Chapter 32 to allow certain sewer services outside city limits. Council directed the City Manager to request re-entry into meet-and-confer negotiations with the Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association and to cover neutral mediator costs. The Council recessed to executive session on legal matters (no action taken) and adjourned at 10:44 a.m.

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Approved consent agenda (items 4-7, 9, and 11-24).
Approved Resolution No. 83-2026 to acquire amended professional services with Computer Task Group (CTG), Inc.
Approved Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-07 to allow utility generation within Agricultural Open (AO) zoning for the referenced property.
Adopted Ordinance No. 28-2026 amending the FY26 fee schedule to establish a non-resident recreation center membership fee and guest day pass fee.
Adopted Ordinance No. 29-2026 amending Chapter 32 (Utilities) to authorize certain sewer services outside the city limits by written agreement.
Adopted Resolution No. 84-2026 directing the City Manager to request re-entry into Meet and Confer negotiations with the Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association (IAFF Local 1044) and to pay the cost of a neutral mediator if the Association agrees.
Recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (legal consultation) regarding Chapter 143/174 and 202 Cedar Street; no votes or actions taken in executive session.

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