City Council

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AGENDA Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Big Spring, Texas will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the City Council Chambers Located at 307 East 4th Street, Big Spring, Texas. We welcome the public to attend the meeting via telecommunication. Citizens will be able to view the City Council Meeting on Our Local Channel 17 through Optimum or on Our Website http://mybigspring.com/224/Channel-17-Live. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ETIQUETTE Gentlemen are requested to remove their hats inside the City Council Chambers. As a courtesy to those in attendance, please place your cell phone on “Silent” or “Vibrate.” Please, no talking during the meetings. Take all conversations outside so that others can hear. Thank you! Open Session 1. Call to Order Moore 2. Invocation Moore 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and to the Texas Moore State Flag Public Comment Public Comment – Members of the public are entitled to speak on any topic. Additionally, members of the public may comment on any action item before or during its consideration. Speakers are Requested to Stand at the Podium and State Their Name and Address. Speakers Should Fill out the Form at the Podium and Turn it into the City Secretary. Please Do Not Exceed Five (5) Minutes. 4. Public Comment Moore Announcements, Presentations and Public Hearings Public Hearings – The Council will take Input on Items Requiring Public Hearing Items Prior to any Action. 5. Open Public Hearings Moore 6. PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding an Application for an Holt Ambulance Transfer Permit for Non-Emergency Ambulance Services in the City of Big Spring by Viking Enterprises Inc. dba City Ambulance Service, and Consideration to Determine Whether Public Convenience and Necessity will be Served by Issuance of Such Permit, in Accordance with § 28-156, "Hearing," Article VI, "Private Ambulance Services," Chapter 28, "Health," Big Spring City Code 7. PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding a Specific Use Permit 7-12 Bowles Application for Property 302693 at 3311 N. Service Rd., Big Spring, Tx, Which is Currently Zoned Light Industrial (LI). This Property is a 3.52 Acre Tract of Land Out of a 12.35 Acre Tract Out of the NE/4 of Section 45, Block 32, T-1-N, T&P RR Co Survey in Big Spring, Howard County, TX. The Permit is for Oil Recovery and Recycling. 8. Close Public Hearings Moore City Manager’s Report 9. City Manager's report on the following items: Darden • Large Item Pickup, District 1 - July 15th • Moss Lake Cleanup - July 18th • Recognize - Boy Scouts Consent Items 10. Approval of the City Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting 13-24 Davis of June 23, 2026 and for the TIRZ Board minutes for the meeting of June 23, 2026 11. Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Project and 25-44 Darden Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Big Spring, Texas, Established Pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Ordinance was Discussed were Open to the Public as Required by Law;  Providing for Severability; Providing for Publication; and Providing an Effective Date 12. Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City Code to 45-67 Holt Align Food Safety Regulations with State Law; Adopting the Texas Food Establishment Rules; Providing for Permits, Exemptions, and Fees Consistent with Chapters 437 and 437B, Texas Health and Safety Code; Limiting Regulation of Mobile Food Vendors; Authorizing Health Inspectors; Providing for Inspection, Enforcement, and Preemption; Providing a Penalty; Providing for Codification; Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting Legislation; Providing for Severability; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Ordinance was Discussed were Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Providing an Effective Date Vouchers 13. Vouchers for 06/19/26 $ 609,995.17 Moreno Vouchers for 06/29/26 $ 517,991.98 14. Vouchers for 07/02/26 $ 274,523.86 Ochoa Bids 15. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Bid From Allen 68-71 Feeley Keller Co. for the Reconstruction of Runway 6/24 at McMahon-Wrinkle Airport and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any Necessary Documents 16. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Bid From 72-77 Feeley Bullseye Equipment and Supply for the Acquisition of Two Runway Closure Markings Required by the FAA for Closing Runways at McMahon-Wrinkle Airport and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any Necessary Documents 17. Consideration and Possible Action to Award a Bid for Two (2) 78-82 Medina Heavy-Duty Mobile Column Lifts for the Service Center Department and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee any Necessary Documents New Business 18. Acknowledge Receipt of the Quarterly Claims and Litigation Hagen Report from the City Attorney 19. First Reading of a Resolution Providing for the City's 83-95 Smith Approval or Disapproval of the Howard Central Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget; and Finding and Determining that the Meeting at Which the Resolution Was Discussed Was Open to the Public as Required by Law. 20. First Reading of a Resolution Renewing the Infill 96- Bowles Development Incentive Program Designed to Facilitate 104 Private Investment Toward the Construction of Single-Family Housing Within the City Limits of Big Spring and Therefore Encourage Economic Development that Benefits the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the Big Spring Community; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Resolution were Discussed were Open to the Public as Required by Law; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions; and Providing an Effective Date 21. First Reading of a Resolution Regarding the Announced 105- Moore Closure of Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring; 108 Recognizing FCI Big Spring for its Decades of Service to the Community; Encouraging Responsible Stewardship and Productive Use of a Significant Public Asset; Requesting Consultation With the City Regarding Future Plans for the Property; Encouraging Consideration of Future Uses that Support Employment, Economic Opportunity, and Long-Term Community Prosperity; Emphasinzing Compatibility with Airport Operations and Long-Term Community Development; Authorizing Transmittal of this Resolution to Appropriate Federal Officials; and Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Resolution Were Discussed Were Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Establishing an Effective Date 22. First Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Specific Use 109- Bowles Permit to Edy Fernandez Dunan for Oil Recovery and 114 Recycling Operations on Property Located at 3311 I-20 Frontage Road (Also Known as 3311 N. Service Road), Big Spring, Texas; Establishing Conditions of Operation; Providing for Severability; Finding and Determining That the Meetings at Which the Ordinance Was Discussed Were Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Providing an Effective Date. 23. Consideration and Possible Action to Grant an Ambulance 115- Holt Transfer Permit for Non-Emergency Ambulance Services in 118 the City of Big Spring, to Viking Enterprises Inc. dba City Ambulance Service, and Determining the Existence of Public  Convenience and Necessity that will be Served by Issuance of Such Permit, in Accordance with § 28-157, "Granting or Denial of Permit," Article VI, "Private Ambulance Services," Chapter 28, "Health," Big Spring City Code and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute any Necessary Documents 24. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Agreement 119- Bowles Between the City of Big Spring, a Texas Home Rule 133 Municipal Corporation and Jacob & Martin, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company to Provide Engineering Services for the 2026 Water Line, Valve, and Fire Hydrant Replacements and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any Necessary Documents. 25. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Agreement 134- Bowles for Engineering Services with Jacob & Martin, LLC for the 153 Airpark Water System Improvements and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any Necessary Documents 26. Consideration and Possible Action on an Amendment to 154- Feeley Contract No. 029-2025 with The GEO Group, Inc. and its 180 Subsidiary Municipal Corrections Finance, L.P., Regarding Demolition and Site Restoration of the Airpark Facility (excluding the administrative building), Amendment of the Leased Premises, Modification of Lease Terms, Extension of the Lease Term for Remaining Leased Properties, and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Negotiate and Execute all Necessary Documents. 27. Discussion Regarding Comanche Trail Golf Course Food, Bowles Beverage, Alcohol, Concession, Retail, and Related Business Operations, Including Existing Lease Terms, Past and Current Operations, Compliance Issues, City Regulations, Future Operations, and Potential Lease Amendments. 28. Discussion Regarding City Cemetery Policies and Yanez Regulations, Including Cemetery Maintenance and Clean-up Standards, Placement and Removal of Decorations and Other Items, Memorial Bench Policies, and Related Operational Matters. Council Input 29. Input Moore 30. Adjourn Moore The City Council reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Texas Government Code, or the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. I hereby certify that this agenda was posted on the official bulletin board at the City of Big Spring, City Hall Building, located outside 310 Nolan Street. Given by order of the City Council and Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in accordance with Title 5, Texas Government Code and Chapter 551. In addition, this agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City of Big Spring’s Website, www.mybigspring.com, in accordance with legal requirements. THE MEETING FACILITY IS ACCESSIBLE TO DISABLED PERSONS. ANY DISABLED PERSON NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OR A HEARING IMPAIRED PERSON WISHING TO HAVE AN INTERPRETER SHOULD REQUEST SERVICES AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING BY CONTACTINGTAMI DAVIS AT 432-264-2513 OR EMAIL: TDAVIS@MYBIGSPRING.COM.