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Council approves library HVAC engineering contract

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Council approves library HVAC engineering contract

The City Council approved its consent agenda 5-0, including an estimated $138,500 professional services agreement for engineering work to upgrade the Library’s HVAC system. The agenda also included a joint tennis-facility use agreement and airport hangar lease actions.

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Council Reviews Budget, Housing and Drainage Plans

The City Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 budget and capital improvement program, including proposed tax and water and wastewater rates, along with housing assistance and drainage fee proposals. No final action was taken during the workshop or executive session.

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Council Approves Community Development Funding

The City Council unanimously approved the 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan and budget, with all four present councilmembers voting in favor. The council also set a July 16, 2026 public hearing for the proposed 2026–2027 budget.

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Council Reviews FY2027 Budget Proposal

Temple City Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 Business Plan, including a projected general fund budget gap, proposed tax and solid waste rates, funding options, and priority projects. It also received an update on a proposed amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 financing plan.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Council approves fire station renovation and zoning

The council approved a consent package that includes a $1.744 million renovation and expansion of Fire Station No. 2, along with purchases for a police/fire rescue boat and other city services. It also approved a rezoning at 1018 East Avenue A and standards for Parks and Recreation youth programs.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Council Reviews Transit Funding Request

The City Council received Hill Country Transit District’s FY2027 funding request and information about its service area, 2025 performance, rider behavior, travel purposes, and requested investment from Temple. Council also discussed economic development prospects in closed session; no final action was taken.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed FY2027 Budget

Temple City Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 Business Plan and annual budget, including presentation requests from six city departments. No final action was taken.

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Briefing

May 22, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed FY2027 Budget

Temple City Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 Business Plan and annual budget, with presentation requests from seven city departments. No final action was taken.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council advances $17.5 million borrowing plan

The City Council authorized proceeding with up to $17.5 million in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for capital improvement projects. It also approved the consent agenda unanimously, including a $1 million contribution toward a pedestrian bridge over Veterans Memorial Boulevard and design services for a new Fire Station No. 9.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council Reviews Finances and Code Violations

Temple City Council reviewed the fiscal year 2026 second-quarter financial results and received a briefing on code violations at several business locations. Council also discussed a proposed pedestrian bridge over Veterans Memorial Boulevard; city staff said funding is available through the Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan.

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Briefing

May 15, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed FY2027 Budget

Temple City Council reviewed the proposed FY2027 Business Plan and annual budget, including presentations on utility services, solid waste, transportation, the airport, district services, and engineering. No final action was taken.

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Briefing

May 8, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed FY2027 Budget

Council and staff discussed water and wastewater capital improvement priorities for FY2027 during the budget review. No final action was taken.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Council advances economic development policy renewal

Temple City Council held a public hearing on renewing and amending its Economic Development Policy, with final consideration scheduled for May 21. The proposed changes raise the benchmark median hourly wage from $17.17 to $19.52 and the related annual salary threshold from $35,439 to $40,604. Council also approved a consent agenda that included projects and purchases totaling at least $1,988,706.90, a 45-mph speed limit on part of South 31st Street, and a rezoning request.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Council Reviews Landfill Expansion Plan

The City Council reviewed a Landfill Master Plan outlining a preferred expansion path, near-term operational improvements, and a phased roadmap. No final action was taken during the workshop.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Council Reviews Capital Projects and Funding

Temple City Council continued its second budget retreat, reviewing capital improvement projects, council priorities, and available funding. No final action was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Reviews Capital Improvement Projects

Temple City Council reviewed capital improvement projects across city departments and completed a project-scoring exercise; no final action was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council Approves Data Center Development Agreement

Temple City Council approved a development agreement with Rowan Ranger, LLC by a 4-0 vote for a potential data center campus covering approximately 302.62 acres. The agreement establishes a process for annexation, zoning, permitting, infrastructure coordination, and future improvements to E. Blackland Road and FM 3117.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council Reviews Neighborhood and Safety Plans

The City Council received presentations on proposed Temple College District bond projects, Oak Hills Neighborhood Plan concepts, and mitigation plans intended to improve city response capabilities after prior incidents. The council also held executive-session briefings on groundwater rights, litigation, and the City Attorney’s work plan; no final action was taken.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Council Approves Emergency Drainage Repair

Temple City Council approved a $1,210,271.67 emergency contract to replace approximately 400 feet of 96-inch concrete drainage culvert. Staff said the work addresses an unforeseen infrastructure failure, with funding reprioritized from the drainage fund balance.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Council reviews transportation and water issues

The Council received updates on the I-14 project, regional emergency services, and the Heart of Texas Defense Alliance, then entered executive session for attorney advice on surface water rights. No final action was taken.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Reviews Budget Priorities

Temple City Council held the first round of its budget retreat, reviewing the FY27 financial outlook, the city business plan, and the school resource officer program; no final action was taken.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Temple Approves Tax Break for $110M Expansion

The council approved a five-year, 50% tax abatement for East Penn Manufacturing Co.’s planned $110 million facility expansion, which is projected to create 48 full-time jobs. The ordinance and other consent items passed unanimously, 5-0.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Council Reviews Zoning and Vehicle Purchasing

City staff told the Council that rezoning is needed for one agenda item to conform to current zoning rules and the Unified Development Code. The Council also received information about local-preference options for purchasing vehicles and reviewed annual reports from seven boards and commissions.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Interviews Board Applicants

Temple City Council conducted interviews and discussed appointments for multiple city boards and commissions, but took no final action.

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