By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager
The College Station City Council meets Thursday at 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19.
To join online, go to Zoom or call 888 475 4499 and enter webinar number 914 6623 8254. If the call-in number isn’t working, access will be limited to Zoom.
To address the council about any item on the workshop or regular agenda, you must register with the city secretary by 3 p.m. or call 979-764-3500 and provide your name and phone number. Written comments will be provided to the council members.
Here are five items to watch:
1. UDO Design Standards
The council will discuss the design and appearance standards that apply to most of the city’s non-residential structures under the Unified Development Ordinance.
2. FY 2021-22 Budget
The council will take its first look at the city’s proposed budget for FY 2021-22. A public hearing on the budget is set for July 27, followed by adoption on Aug. 12. The council will consider key decision points at budget workshops scheduled for July 19-21.
3. FY 21 Budget Amendment
After a public hearing, the council will consider a $55 million amendment to the city’s FY 21 budget. Most of the amendment is related to the payment of electricity costs related to Winter Storm Uri. The rest is associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the city’s hiring freeze and the payment of federal relief funds to local hospitals.
4. Lincoln Recreation Center Playground
After a public hearing, the council will consider an amendment to the 2020 Action Plan to move $22,000 from federal CDBG administrative funding to designing a playground equipment replacement project at the Lincoln Recreation Center.
5. General Election Change
The council will consider adding a proposed city charter amendment to November’s charter amendment election to move the city’s general elections to November in odd-numbered years. The charter was amended in 2018 to have city elections in November of even-numbered years.
Related Links:
- Complete agendas and background materials
- Previous city council preview blogs
- Previous city council meeting live blogs
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