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City Manager Angel Jones told the council that the county assessor contacted cities late on the last day of the fiscal year seeking repayments tied to a court outcome that reduced previously certified property values. Jones said the county needed funds immediately to avoid a negative balance on its books, and Missouri City would draw the payment from its fund balance.

The payment reflects a 5-year “look-back” period the CAD may use to make retroactive adjustments after protests, appeals or litigation, Jones said. She described the amount as unusually large compared with typical annual adjustments, which she said are usually under $20,000.

Councilmembers asked multiple questions about cause, process and mitigation. Councilmember Clauser asked that staff make clear in public materials that Missouri City is required by law to return such funds and indicate the statutory penalty for noncompliance. Councilmember Boney and others urged staff to seek a meeting with the chief appraiser to understand how the city can avoid being blindsided by similar adjustments in the future.

Mayor Pro Tem Brownmarsh asked whether insurance or other mechanisms could cover the payment; Jones said there had not been time to explore insurance options because of the urgency but that staff would examine them.

Jones said staff requested support data from the CAD to determine if this instance is an anomaly or part of a trend and that the city typically budgets conservatively rather than at 100% of projected collections to allow for events like this. Several councilmembers requested that the city provide a public explanation for residents clarifying why the city must return funds when the CAD revises certified values.

A motion to approve processing the wire payment was made by Councilmember Boney and seconded by Councilmember Clauser; the motion carried unanimously.

Council asked staff to return with next steps on outreach and options for meeting with CAD representatives to reduce future risk.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council","oneSentenceSummary","Missouri City Council voted unanimously to authorize a wire payment of about $383,992 to reconcile value adjustments tied to Central Appraisal District corrections. Councilmembers pressed staff to seek more data from the appraisal district and to improve public communication about refunds.","taxTitle","Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas","taxId",2794,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6429328,"Missouri City approves $199,000 for traffic-signal cabinets and $619,500 pilot for AI signal detection on Highway 6",763,336730,1100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899016-9a3b0c2c0e020d39780e3c2188d9b04c&start=336&end=1100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899016-9a3b0c2c0e020d39780e3c2188d9b04c/thumbnail_336730.jpg","/articles/6429328/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Missouri-City-approves-199000-for-traffic-signal-cabinets-and-619500-pilot-for-AI-signal-detection-on-Highway-6","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6429328-fa520125a08b2aaea2b730a00df9d458/orig.mp4?Expires=1775161267&Signature=a4dMnO~x2y9R-55YCXCGB5-T9CGtCa6LPCb-h~HkzeiHjPUnSxczfQnX1cg3F6jf~12wvSQkQizTN3d3M3bn7DfUF4XJuXMg5cJiA9omFaj0vjANjfvcoDbIzYv8HrBLXKhcO3bhmSrEVsxGrQMpNdrp89ktn1mas2kVpkdKzvnwloFgpg-cF9KroXRisB4bER0hZfEVmegvJBj5AZXeHj4-YckkJ-FAOnjqzh2i5YGIy6iYiq27M6~7tAJ9xp8WpEPdNE2JrWk6QP-SQexvMujHti2nQ56rN60V7tsTOzAMcwU4luMpGlAeU8d6NNUlHkY5KmNg2DmCL1z9g5jhsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City Council approved two transportation-related contracts: replacement of up to 10 traffic-signal cabinets and a pilot of a no-traffic AI detection system along a segment of Highway 6.

The council authorized a contract with Paradigm Traffic Systems for replacement of 10 traffic-signal cabinets in an amount not to exceed $199,000. Staff said the average cost per cabinet is about $19,900; traffic staff told council the city experiences an average of seven damaged cabinets per year, mostly due to vehicle accidents. The cabinets have an expected service life of roughly 10 to 15 years.

Council also approved a pilot contract with Texas Highway Products in an amount not to exceed $619,500 to test a “no traffic AI detection” system along Highway 6 from Colonial Lakes Drive to Creekmont Drive. City staff said the system is the same platform Sugar Land uses and can connect to neighboring cities’ systems to improve signal synchronization and traffic flow regionally.

Councilmember Riley asked whether the AI system would synchronize with Sugar Land and longer corridors; staff confirmed that the selected system is compatible and that coordination with Sugar Land and the City of Houston is planned. Councilmembers also asked how the traffic-signal cabinet replacements would coordinate with ongoing efforts to wrap or decorate signals; staff said parks and the vendor would coordinate on installation logistics once art wraps are approved.

Both items were approved unanimously.","Council approved replacement cabinets for traffic signals and a pilot contract for an AI traffic detection system aimed at improving timing and reducing congestion along the Highway 6 corridor; staff said the AI system will be compatible with neighboring cities' systems.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6429331,"Missouri City amends zoning: bans new smoke shops, tightens liquor-store locations and updates nonconforming-use rules",751,2188630,2940020,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899016-9a3b0c2c0e020d39780e3c2188d9b04c&start=2188&end=2940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899016-9a3b0c2c0e020d39780e3c2188d9b04c/thumbnail_2188630.jpg","/articles/6429331/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Missouri-City-amends-zoning-bans-new-smoke-shops-tightens-liquor-store-locations-and-updates-nonconforming-use-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6429331-603bdfb72fecaece55cfe836b85a61fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775161267&Signature=hV5iECJDzqx~iR4DWMpYtaZIBKR3S1ASsicSRz2BHSbNiK-JTRD4JxgjX-zlKssXlByVu0iWNdWJ52r4S7wRpQ81YiDxfAg6UaI8CdcJMGknoQRZF4jjKH9aLa2oQsXmQWCuBou5l9EgF2c7Ixg8ypwWvs-3QUtvsmgjMdqicK9iik~6tQTJyl6nmV3foOsnUFTjO5ePMdqGLCCbAU2ecPLldplyA8u8Kgsl0ymCL-M1joFxUrcMXJI7ml7yslqg2pUyswgpsuIfqCJeSRXrKQDudjz5bMsYUKh9gEi3CAunhpPhVr2GQciCKbOncp4ryzVpz5vVGh65-tA8IOvtGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City Council unanimously approved multiple zoning code updates and a planned-development amendment after public hearings and staff presentations.

The council adopted an ordinance amending the city’s nonconforming-use rules to align with state code. The change separates requirements for nonconforming structures and nonconforming uses, clarifying when a structure or use loses its nonconforming status and establishing notice and compensation procedures when the city terminates a nonconforming use, City planner Jennifer Thomas Gomez told council.

Council also approved an ordinance that prohibits the establishment of any new smoke shops across the city’s commercial districts. Thomas Gomez said the city currently has about 21 existing smoke-shop-related uses (with one still in progress) and had maintained a moratorium while staff prepared the amendment.

Separately, the council restricted packaged-liquor stores to the LC-3 (regional commercial) district and removed them as a permitted use in LC-2 (local retail) districts; incidental alcohol sales at grocery or similar stores (LC-1) remain allowed. Thomas Gomez said the change follows guidance from the city’s comprehensive plan update and mirrors policies in some neighboring jurisdictions.

Council also approved an amendment to Planned Development District No. 19 (a 65.008-acre tract at the southwest corner of Plantation Ridge Drive and FM 1092) that included clarifying allowed LC-2 uses, prohibiting certain window signage in nonresidential areas, defining a new small “lounge” use (alcohol service in spaces up to 500 square feet) and establishing a 2 a.m. closing time for the district.

All the zoning items were recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and passed on final readings without public speakers at the hearings.

Motions to approve the ordinances were made by Councilmember Clauser, Councilmember Riley and others; each vote was recorded as carried unanimously.","Council unanimously approved a package of zoning amendments including a prohibition on new smoke shops, restrictions on packaged-liquor store locations, alignment of nonconforming-use rules with state code and an amendment to PD-19 for a Plantation Creek development.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6429325,"Missouri City grants franchise to GFL Environmental for solid-waste services; designates signatories for CDBG mitigation grant",155,2956510,3112470,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899016-9a3b0c2c0e020d39780e3c2188d9b04c&start=2956&end=3112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899016-9a3b0c2c0e020d39780e3c2188d9b04c/thumbnail_2956510.jpg","/articles/6429325/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Missouri-City-grants-franchise-to-GFL-Environmental-for-solid-waste-services-designates-signatories-for-CDBG-mitigation-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6429325-a1cb8d4efde82af754a0b24d57b7161d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775161267&Signature=bVW9zwxun2MTc1W7wfjQQQGUh2UXeDnMaeHwAxIBdvO08-w1Fs3VeFI-j~yiQmkMToua7DFHZK7Mx8OM48tb5M4uCUcB9Pz6vb5qELZnKWTKZwwhZ7PVQFHAjmyxjsCN707qBVV0vs1wdqpXwuPGlCiFX1FGxuuzQNNzz5oP8rbfWUzzgl-QAxuexQYn3n55E0yL~0Mfp6EL8sOQ27afiL-j~KrjVQKDTjqazFnGPMe7xgfeJZAZiC7a7qwr~Akl1U2QdJiuOv7tXIOEongmUXjeisRfRDb5rQlYD-ThRleIveNZr24Zzg7ZveC3-X1h2V7H9XaUp-06lU2hi9An7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City Council voted unanimously on two administrative items: granting a franchise to GFL of Texas LP (DBA GFL Environmental) to operate residential and commercial solid-waste and recycling collection services within city rights-of-way and designating authorized signatories for contractual documents related to the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation program administered by the Texas General Land Office.

Jason Magnum presented the first reading of the GFL franchise ordinance and said the franchise would begin on Jan. 1, 2026. Councilmembers clarified that the franchise vote on this night covered the right to use the public rights-of-way and that contractual details and fees had been handled previously in the procurement process.

Joy Johnson presented the resolution to designate city officials as authorized signatories for CDBG-Mitigation documents related to a grant the city has received. The resolution passed unanimously.

A motion to approve the franchise ordinance (first reading) was made by Councilmember Emery and seconded by Councilmember Oderkirk; the motion carried unanimously. The resolution to designate signatories was moved by Councilmember Boney and seconded by Councilmember O'Reilly and also carried unanimously.","Council granted a franchise to GFL Environmental to provide residential and commercial solid-waste and recycling services beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and approved a resolution designating authorized signatories for a Community Development Block Grant mitigation program with the Texas General Land Office.","actionData","errors"]

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Missouri City to process $383,992 refund after appraisal-district adjustment; council urges review of CAD practices

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Missouri City amends zoning: bans new smoke shops, tightens liquor-store locations and updates nonconforming-use rules

Missouri City grants franchise to GFL Environmental for solid-waste services; designates signatories for CDBG mitigation grant