By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director
The College Station City Council meets on Thursday after 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. We also encourage you to follow our live meeting blog at blog.cstx.gov.
You can participate online through Microsoft Teams by entering Meeting ID 287 987 474 175 and Passcode gZw5cS. Additionally, you can call 469-480-7460 and enter Conference Number 168 564 318 #.
To address the Council regarding any item on the workshop or regular agenda, please register with the city secretary by 2 p.m. by calling 979-764-3500 to provide your name and phone number. Written comments will be provided to the council members.
Here are five items to watch:
1. Rec Center Feasibility Phase 2
The Council will discuss the second phase of the Recreation Center Feasibility Study, which covers building program development, operations assessment, a cost pro forma, and the engagement of a steering committee. Phase one included a market analysis and needs assessment.
2. Destination Wayfinding Signs
The Council will discuss updating destination wayfinding signage in College Station.
3. Tax Rate Hearing and Adoption
The Council will conduct a public hearing on the City’s advertised property tax rate of $0.511872 per $100 valuation. The Council will consider adopting the rate later in the meeting.
4. FY 26 Budget Adoption
The Council will consider adopting the City’s $474.2 million FY 26 budget. The Council received the proposed budget on July 7, conducted workshops on July 16 and Aug. 12, and held a public hearing on July 24.
5. Fees, Rates, and Charges
The Council will consider adopting FY 26 fees, rates, and charges for City programs and services.
About the Blogger
Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010, following a 23-year tenure as associate director of media relations for the Texas A&M Athletics Department. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Lewisville News. A native of Hobbs, N.M., Killian graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/political science.
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