Ramon Alvarez

City Manager Selection and Appointment

The city manager's compensation package will be determined upon final appointment.

North Killeen Revitalization Overlay

Unknown exact figures, intended to stimulate private investment and tax base growth.

Homeless Services Funding

The city is evaluating potential ARPA allocations to partner with local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity and Cove House.

Property Tax Rate and Budget

Total budgeted revenues are $273 million and expenditures are $271 million, with a property tax rate set at $0.6573 per $100 valuation.

Proposed Homeless Shelter Rezoning

Private investment by the operator with potential indirect impacts on neighborhood property values.

Solid Waste Fee Adjustments

Generates partial cost recovery for brush collection services, shifting a portion of expenses from general residential rates to active users.

Arterial Road Reconstruction Program

An additional $80,591.87 in engineering costs for the Featherline Road project.

Wells Fargo & Stagecoach Residential Development (Case Z25-03)

An $8,366,040.88 construction contract funded by the city.

Police Department Technology Upgrade and Staffing

Costs $21.1 million over 10 years, with payment increases deferred until 2029.

City Manager Transition

Executive search firm fees and executive compensation package for the incoming city manager.

Street Construction Materials Contract

Up to $1,000,000 citywide for Fiscal Year 2027 street materials.

Affordable Housing and Infill Development on Arlee Street

Revitalization efforts are intended to re-establish a productive property tax base in North Killeen.

City-Initiated Rezonings on East Avenue G

Protects property owners from future rebuilding restrictions and devaluation.

Stagecoach Road Area Annexation and Infrastructure Update

Paid from the 2023 street reconstruction bond — $8,366,040.88.

North Killeen Grocery Store

Pre-development funding has been allocated for the Rancier Avenue site.

Proposition A Marijuana Ordinance Legal Challenges

Legal expenditures are capped at $100,000 for the fiscal year under the approved resolution.

Comprehensive Plan Implementation

Positioned the city for $160 million in long-term investment yielding over $1 billion in private value.

Election Certification

Null

Emergency Preparedness for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

The event is expected to generate increased local sales and hotel occupancy tax revenues, offset by municipal overtime and public safety costs.

Personnel Appointment

Adds salary and benefits for a second assistant city manager position as approved in the FY 2026 budget.

Approval of Agenda

Canvas Election Returns (OR 26-009)

Nomination of Mayor Pro Tem - Anthony Kendrick

Election of Mayor Pro Tem - Jessica Gonzalez (RS-26-075)

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Approval of April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunication Tower (Case #Z26-10)

Consider approval of the agenda for the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for May 11, 2026.

Consider the minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for April 27, 2026.

Approve the agenda as presented

Approval of Consent Agenda

Animal Advisory Committee Appointments and Vacancies

Expire conditional use permits for four properties

Amend agreement with Killeen Economic Development Corporation

Award bid for pavement marking services

Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.

Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of technology equipment for the Rosa Hereford Community Center from GTS Technology Solutions, in the amount of $235,265.00.

Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase and installation of equipment for the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project from Federal Signal, in the amount of $250,486.30.

Consider a memorandum/resolution expiring the Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for four (4) properties in accordance with Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 31-456(e)(1)(A).

Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 agreement with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services, in the amount of $215,000.00.

Direction to Staff on Executive Search Firms for City Manager

Motion to Decline Appointment for At-Large Vacancy

to not appoint a Councilmember At-Large and to disapprove RS-26-022.

Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve PH-26-007.

Adoption of Resolution to Move Municipal Elections to November Odd-Years

Approve Consent Agenda

Amend Water and Sewer Rates (PH-25-051)

Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (OR-25-010)

Set Tax Rate at $0.7014 per $100 Valuation (OR-25-011)

Adopt Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (RS-25-144)

Preliminary Property Tax Rate Set

Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds & Airport Revenue Bonds (PH-25-030)

Rezoning for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-25-032)

Rezoning Request for 5011 Cunningham Road (PH-25-012 / Case #Z25-04)

Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities

Noted the high cost of reserving unused water but ultimately voted against the contract.

Consent Agenda

PH-25-003 FY 2025 Budget Amendment

RS-25-015 City Auditor Compensation

Approval of Consent Agenda

Adoption of Ordinance Amending Donation Container Regulations

Approval of Ordinance Amending Screening Device Regulations

Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-17 (McDaniel Circle)

Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-18 (Kingsbury Park Subdivision)

Approval of FY 2024 Annual Budget Amendments

Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)

Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)

Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)

Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)

Consent Agenda Approval

Rezoning Sunrise Vista Lots on Horizon Drive (Case #Z24-11)

Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot

Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025

Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025

Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption

Rezoning for Shah Motors Dealership (Case #Z23-31)

Voted against rezoning due to the lack of access to city water and sewer infrastructure.

PH-24-004: A&T Construction Duplex Rezoning

Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter

Expressed concern about using tax dollars to bail out non-profits without sustainable long-term funding plans.

Consent Agenda Approval

Adoption of FY 2024 Annual Budget

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate

Adjourn Town Hall Meeting

Set Budget Hearing Date and Town Hall Directive

Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2024

Motion of Direction on Car Wash Restrictions

RS-23-094 Ratification of Legal Services Agreement

RS-23-108 Readopting Governing Standards and Expectations

Motion of Direction: Eliminate Supermajority Rule for Governing Standards

Motion of Direction for Oasis Fresh Market Feasibility Study

ARPA / PFC Grant Funds and Grocery Store Initiative

Approval of Animal Ordinance (OR-23-008)