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Katy council awards $4.96M West Katy drainage contract, authorizes KDA bonds and multiple CIP contracts

Katy City Council · January 26, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 26 meeting Katy City Council approved a $4.96 million West Katy drainage project, authorized up to $34.63 million in KDA metro contract revenue bonds, and approved several FY2026 design and construction contracts for streets, storm and water work.

Katy City Council on Jan. 26 approved a package of capital projects and financing intended to address drainage and mobility across the city, including a $4,197,887.25 contract award for the West Katy drainage improvement project that brings the total project cost to $4,959,061.25 when contingencies and prior design fees are included.

Council members voted to fund the West Katy drainage project with $3,358,720 from FY capital reserve (underground infrastructure) and approximately $1,000,049.61 from general fund reserves. City staff said construction is projected to begin with a move-in on March 9 and be substantially complete by next Christmas, with most pipe work occurring in street lanes and a mix of in-street and inlet installations. Residents pressed staff on staging,…

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