Katy council awards $4.96M West Katy drainage contract, authorizes KDA bonds and multiple CIP contracts
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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, lane impacts and how the work will interact with prior improvements on 1st and 10th streets.
The council also authorized the Katy Development Authority to issue KDA metro contract revenue bonds, series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $34,630,000 and confirmed assignment of certain contract revenues. City officials and KDA representatives said the bonds will fund six mobility projects and drainage work drawn from metro sales-tax funds rather than property tax. Council members framed the package as part of a continuing multi-year program to expand roads, improve drainage and maintain sidewalks and striping.
Other votes during the meeting approved design and construction-phase services for a series of FY2026 capital projects: an asphalt overlay for East 4th Street and Airline Drive (overlay, culvert and driveway work; ditches to remain open), Heritage Drive storm-pipe relining (phase 1), the FY2026 sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, annual striping improvements, and an East 3rd Street waterline replacement. The council also approved a TIPs contract for restoration work on the Katy City Hall clock tower and roof.
Votes at a glance - West Katy drainage improvement: resolution awarding bid to Bridal Asphalt Paving Inc., $4,197,887.25; total project cost $4,959,061.25; outcome: approved. - KDA metro contract revenue bonds (Series 2026), not to exceed $34,630,000: outcome: approved. - East 4th Street & Airline Drive overlay (design/construction services): approved. - Heritage Drive storm-pipe relining (phase 1): approved. - FY2026 sanitary sewer rehabilitation: approved. - FY2026 striping improvements (annual contract): approved. - East 3rd Street waterline replacement (design/construction services): approved. - Katy City Hall clock tower/roof repairs (TIPs contract): approved.
Why it matters: Council members said the combined investments coordinate drainage, bridge and roadway improvements already underway — a series of incremental projects city leaders say will reduce street flooding and improve mobility across growing areas of Katy.
The council did not provide a roll-call tally for each vote; motions were made and approved on the record. Staff and bond authority representatives said project funding sources and timing will be tracked through the city’s capital-improvement program and the Katy Development Authority.
