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Votes at a glance: Amarillo City Council, March 10, 2026
Summary
Council approved the zoo lease, a street bond ordinance, a street‑name change, rezoning, parks standards, multiple grant resolutions, and accepted a donated Ten Commandments monument. Several items were adopted with first/final readings to meet external deadlines.
Key outcomes from the Amarillo City Council meeting on March 10, 2026:
- Item 5.6: Lease/partnership with Emerald Zoo and Sanctuary — approved (motion passes by voice vote). City to commit up to $900,000 over the lease term; nonprofit holds $50,000 emergency reserve and will provide quarterly reports.
- Item 7.1: Ordinance No. 8236 — approved; authorized sale of $29,170,000 in certificates to fund a 10‑year street maintenance/reconstruction program…
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