Lori Blong

Commercial and Residential Development

Standard permit fee revenue for the city.

scam alert

You could lose money if you fall for these fake payment requests.

Utility Agreements and Tariffs

This will determine the natural gas rates for residents in the coming year.

surveillance cameras

Canceling the contract could save taxpayer money on fees, but might also mean walking away from hardware the city already uses.

Citizens Collection Station Opening

Details regarding capital construction and operational costs were not discussed during this ceremonial event.

judicial suspension

Taxpayers are still footing the bill for the judge's salary while he's suspended, plus the potential cost of hiring a temporary replacement.

city manager contract termination

Significant expenditures for IT services, equipment, and emergency repairs.

City Council Assembly for Bible Study

No direct financial impact, but it's about making sure your voice is heard on issues that *do* affect your wallet.

City Hall closure

No major financial impact, just a few hours of lost productivity.

cemetery management

The city will likely face expensive lawsuits and the high cost of auditing and fixing their entire burial database.

AI regulation

This could mean smarter spending on city tech down the line, but setting it up might cost a bit upfront.

public meeting security

While it's not explicitly stated, expect some city funds to be redirected towards these new security upgrades.

utility fee protest

Terms of the agreements were not detailed, but they relate to property usage rights.

drainage fee

Developers are required to fund retention and detention basins to mitigate runoff.

wayfinding signs

Your property taxes won't go up because visitors and hotel guests are footing the entire bill.

board vacancies

While board members are volunteers, the decisions they make directly shape millions in local development funds and property values.

drainage fee increase

Your wallet's about to feel a little lighter thanks to higher utility bills.

internet outage

City services are likely taking a hit, and who knows how long this will last.

county judge appointment

Since he is just stepping into an existing role early, it shouldn't hit taxpayers with any unexpected costs.

2026-111 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $196,979.40; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

2026-067 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A FLATBED TRAILER FROM BRUCKNER’S TRUCK & EQUIPMENT THROUGH CHOICE PARTNERS FOR A TOTAL COST OF $131,379.00 FOR THE GARAGE DIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL…

10755 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 17, HALEY HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY…

2026-052 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND IN ASSORTED QUANTITIES FROM PREMIER WATERWORKS, INC. FOR A TOTAL COST OF $173,804.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

2026-054 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SIX REFUSE TRUCKS FROM BDR PREFERRED HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A ROBERTS TRUCK CENTER THROUGH SOURCEWELL AT A TOTAL COST OF $1,867,442.26; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

2026-058 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE SOLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE LOOP 250 NORTH AND BIG SPRING STREET DRAINAGE ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL…

2026-048 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCOTT THANE DITCHING SERVICE, LTD. FOR THE I-20 WATER MAIN RE-ROUTE PROJECT FOR A COST OF $709,370.93; APPROVING $141,874.19 IN CONTINGENCIES; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL…

2026-050 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE BENTON SIDEWALK PROJECT TO FANAR 1 ENTERPRISE, LLC OF SPRING, TEXAS, AT A TOTAL COST OF $84,450.00; APPROVING $16,890.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL…

10740 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE EAST 26 FEET OF LOT 17, ALL OF LOT 18, AND THE WEST 14.5 FEET OF LOT 19, AVALON ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STANOLIND AVENUE,…

10742 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 1 AND THE EAST 23 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 3, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 3 OF JOHNSON AND MORAN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE…

10745 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 7, BLOCK 22, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH DALLAS STREET AND EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE),…

10746 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOT 7, BLOCK 22, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO SF-3, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY…

10747 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 5 AND THE WEST 36 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 2, THE BEDFORD PLACE, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH H STREET AND…

10751 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 45, COWDEN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE…

030-2026 - MOTION GRANTING CLOVIS SIGN SERVICES’ APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GARNETT ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE…

2026-026 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SKID STEER LOADER FROM KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION D/B/A KAIGE KUBOTA, LLC THROUGH BUYBOARD AT A TOTAL COST OF $101,983.82; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)…

016-2026 - MOTION GRANTING CLOVIS SIGN SERVICES’ APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1A, BLOCK 61, BELMONT ADDITION, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST…

019-2026 - MOTION GRANTING CLOVIS SIGN SERVICES’ APPEAL AND REVERSING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF A SIGN PERMIT FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GARDEN TWENTY ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF…

2026-001 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A CART REFUSE TRUCK FROM BOND EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. THROUGH BUYBOARD AT A TOTAL COST OF $439,367.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SAID PURCHASE (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE…