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Katy Council Approves $150,000 HOT Grant for Women's Basketball Tournament
The Council considered and approved a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Application from Wild Horse Sports Management for the Lone Star Series Women's Basketball Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for December 4th-6th, 2026, at the Leonard E. Merrill Center. The requested grant amount is $150,000, intended for tourism-related advertising and promotion of the city of Katy. The funds will be sourced from the convention and tourism fund balance. The application was previously approved by the CTB on June 17th, 2026. Tom Burnett presented on behalf of Wild Horse Sports Management, highlighting the event's potential economic impact, community engagement, and promotion of women's sports. The game features TCU versus Texas. The council discussed the financial risk and the specifics of how the funds would be disbursed.
Katy Council Approves Fire Department Continuing Education Services Contract
The City Council considered and approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an order form schedule A with Target Solutions Learning LLC, doing business as Vector Solutions. This agreement is for a continuing education program for the fire department. The prior agreement was approved on June 10th, 2024, under resolution 1361-01. The current term expires June 30th, and the new term extends through June 30th, 2028. The council approved this renewal.
Katy Council Adopts New Policies for Parks and Recreational Facilities, Including Multi-Purpose Field
The City Council considered and approved an ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1.11 of the Parks and Recreation code. This amendment adds the City of Katy multi-purpose field and establishes policies, fees, and reservation procedures for city buildings, parks, and recreational facilities. It includes provisions for fee and deposit forfeiture for policy violations and repeals conflicting ordinances, specifically Ordinance 3008. Council members expressed enthusiasm for the new multi-purpose field, noting its aesthetic appeal and the demand for its use. They appreciated that the field would be accessible to the public for casual use when not reserved, highlighting the balance between reserved use and public access.
Katy Council Authorizes Group Critical Illness Coverage Agreement
The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a group critical illness interlocal agreement with Texas Municipal League (TML) Intergovernmental Risk Pool. This agreement allows pool members to acquire and access group critical illness coverage, as required by House Bill 4144. The council approved this measure.
Katy Council Ratifies $595,840 Bid for Woods Road Emergency Repairs
The City Council considered and ratified a bid award from KDA to AAA Asphalt Paving Inc. for emergency repairs on Woods Road. The amount authorized for these repairs is $595,840, using metro funds. The KDA approved this bid on May 18th. Council Member Beetz expressed concern about starting work before allocating funds but ultimately voted in favor due to the emergency nature of the repairs, emphasizing the need for procedural mindfulness in the future. The emergency nature allowed bypassing standard bid procedures per Chapter 252.
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