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City Council approves zoning, utility, and economic plans

AbileneJul 9, 20264 min read

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The Council approved multiple zoning changes, water utility contracts and grant steps, and the Development Corporation of Abilene’s economic development plan and FY 2027 budget, all by vote during the meeting.

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Residents will see several land-use changes move forward, including approvals for a commercial use permit, a rezoning on Barrow Street, a zoning change on Military Drive, and a switch from heavy commercial to single-family residential near 801 N 13th Street and 1226 Mesquite Street. The Council also approved a PFAS preliminary design contract, a grant application for water supply and infrastructure funding, and an infrastructure planning contract, which are steps toward water system work. In addition, the Development Corporation of Abilene’s economic development plan and annual budget for FY 2027 were approved. No votes or action were taken in executive session.

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Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, emergency park training room repairs, traffic signal improvements, and other consent items.
Approved a conditional use permit for contractor services.
Approved rezoning at 1358, 1366, and 1374 Barrow Street from Residential Single-Family (RS-6) to General Commercial (GC).
Approved amendments to Planned Development District (PDD-149) at 3626 Vogel Avenue to allow Residential Medium Density (MD) and Patio Home (PH) uses, with removal of the Type A Buffer requirement.
Approved rezoning about 25.0 acres at 6926 Military Drive from Agricultural Open (AO) to Planned Development District (PDD-201).
Approved rezoning at 801 N 13th Street and 1226 Mesquite Street from Heavy Commercial (HC) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6).
Approved a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for PFAS preliminary design services.
Authorized an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program.
Approved a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan Program Management Services, Phase 1.
Approved the Development Corporation of Abilene’s Economic Development Plan.
Approved the Development Corporation of Abilene’s Annual Budget for FY 2027.

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City Council Meeting

Jul 9, 2026, 8:30 AM555 Walnut St., City Council Chambers, Abilene Texas 79601completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
1. Mayor Pro-tem Shane Price
Decision: INVOCATION
PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. Service Awards: Heather Carter - 20 Years - Library Alyssa Crow - 20 Years - Library
Decision: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. Proclamation: Parks & Recreation Month
Decision: PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. Recognition: Development Corporation of Abilene
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 Special Meeting Held on June 23, 2026, and the Regular Meeting Held on June 25, 2026 (Shawna Atkinson)
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Contract with Teinert Construction for the Emergency Repairs to the Park Training Room (Lesli Andrews)
Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing the Allocation of $170,000 to the Contract with Teinert Construction for the repairs to the Park Training room. | attachments=8 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid# CB-2641 Traffic Signal Improvements Antilley Rd. at Directors Pw. to Willis Electric Co., LP (Max Johnson)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid# CB-2641 Traffic Signal Improvements Antilley Rd. at Directors Pw. to Willis Electric Co., LP (Max Johnson) | attachments=6 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing Staff to Enter Into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the North 3rd and North Willis Signal Improvement Project (Max Johnson)
Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing Staff to Enter Into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the North 3rd and North Willis Signal Improvement Project (Max Johnson) | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
9. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Extending the Terms of a Chapter 380 Agreement with Sanford Construction LLC for 918, 922, 926, and 930 Minda St. (Tim Littlejohn)
Sanford Construction LLC. is looking to extend the terms of their Ch.380 agreement for 918, 922, 926, and 930 Minda St. in order to finish the new single family builds as part of the Rebuild Abi program. | attachments=7 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. Ordinance (First Reading) CUP-2026-10: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Daycare Operation – Center-Based within Multi-Family (MF). Located at 3050 Old Anson Road. (Tim Littlejohn)
The subject property was annexed into the City limits in 1957 and developed in 2006 as a daycare. The non-conforming status expired after the daycare closed in 2019 due to a malfunction with the fire suppression system. The owner intends to have a tenant to operate the daycare facility. | attachments=5 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
11. Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-35: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 24.48 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at the north-east intersection of East Lake Road and Musgrave Boulevard. (Tim Littlejohn)
The subject property was annexed into the City limits in 1980 and 1982 and has remained vacant and agriculturally zoned since. The applicant is requesting to change the zoning for a proposed multifamily development. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-37: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 6.97 Acres from General Retail (GR) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at 2202 Union Lane. (Tim Littlejohn)
The majority of the subject property was annexed into the City limits in 1980 and a portion was annexed in 1982. The applicant is requesting to change the zoning for a proposed multifamily development. | attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
13. Ordinance (Final Reading) CUP-2026-08: 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 Approximately 1.49 Acres Zoned General Commercial (GC) To Allow for Contractor Services. Located At 411 East South 11th Street. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
14. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-28: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.36 Acres from Residential Single-Family (RS-6) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning. Located at 1358, 1366, and 1374 Barrow Street. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
15. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-30: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms and Conditions of a Planned Development District (PDD-149). Specifically, to Allow Residential Medium Density (MD) and Patio Home (PH) Uses. Located at 3626 Vogel Avenue. (Tim Littlejohn)
The purpose of Planned Development District 149 (PDD-149) is to allow for general retail development and related activities, including self-storage warehousing. The proposed amendment to the PDD to allow residential development at a higher density is consistent with planning principles and supports the creation of a transitional neighborhood between the existing commercial uses and the single-family residential development located to the east. The applicant requested a 15' garage set-back and no buffer requirement. P&Z is recommending a 20' garage set-back and a buffer in between tracks 1 and 2 by a vote of 7-0. | attachments=5 | reports=1
Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
16. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-32: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 25.0 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Planned Development District (PDD-201). Located at 6926 Military Drive. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
17. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-33: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.48 Acres from Heavy Commercial (HC) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6) Zoning. Located at 801 N 13th Street and 1226 Mesquite Street. (Tim Littlejohn)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
18. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for PFAS Preliminary Design Services (Matthew Dane)
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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 to Authorize an Application for Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program (Matthew Dane)
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS
20. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Integrated Infrastructure Management Plan Program Management Services (Phase 1 — Program Setup) (Matthew Dane)
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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. 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 5. Richard Scheriger, et al. v. City of Abilene; Cause No. CV33253, In the 90th Judicial District Court, Stephens County, Texas, filed April 21, 2023 6. PFAS Litigation 7. 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 8. 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 9. Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene; Cause No. 51867-A, IN the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 1, 2024 10. 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 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 16. Joseph Jarrell Turner v. H Haught, Case No. 1:25-CV-00201-BU; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed October 16, 2025 17. Samantha Henry a/k/a Samantha Kae Henry-Davis v. Chris Milliorn, et al.; Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00003, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed January 6, 2025 18. Donald Schultz v. Abilene Police Department; Case Number SC26-11800J11, In The Justice Court, Precinct 1, Place 1, Taylor County, Texas; filed June 18, 2026 19. Brandon Jeffrey Gurganus v. City of Abilene; Cause No. 13925-D, In the 350 th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed June 15, 2026
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 Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc.'s Economic Development Plan ( Misty Mayo )
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA
23. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving the Annual Budget for the Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc. ( Misty Mayo )
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Decision: REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT