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Houston council adopts Ordinance 2026-107 to shift EPA‑restricted funds into wastewater capital improvements
Summary
Council approved payment of invoices totaling $126,735.12 and adopted Ordinance 2026‑107 to transfer EPA‑restricted funds into the wastewater capital improvements account to cover equipment and repair costs including $4,794.03 to Grainger and $13,649.79 to Independent Electric.
The Houston City Council on April 20 approved invoice payments and adopted Ordinance 2026‑107 to move restricted federal funds into the city’s wastewater capital improvements account.
On a motion by Alderman Don Romines, seconded by Alderwoman Sheila Walker, the council approved payments for invoices dated April 16 and April 20, 2026 totaling $126,735.12 and directed creation of an ordinance to transfer funds from the EPA‑restricted account to the wastewater capital improvements account to cover two specified items: $4,794.03 to Grainger for an engine‑driven pump and $13,649.79 to Independent Electric for a major pump repair. The motion passed 5–0.
Following that direction, the council placed Bill No. 107 on first reading by title and, later in the meeting, on second and final reading by title; both readings were adopted and the ordinance became Ordinance 2026‑107 on unanimous votes recorded in the minutes.
Why it matters: The transfer authorizes use of EPA‑restricted funds for capital improvements at the city wastewater facility, specifically to pay for equipment and repairs identified in the invoice list. The minutes do not specify whether any remaining EPA‑restricted balance will remain or be fully expended.
What the minutes record: The minutes list the invoice payments and the specified amounts for the pump purchase and repair; motions and roll calls for readings of Bill No. 107 are recorded as carrying with five yes votes. The minutes do not include the ordinance text or the account balances before or after transfer.
Next steps: City Attorney Larry Tyrrell was directed to draft the necessary ordinances, and the council authorized the readings that finalized Ordinance 2026‑107. The minutes do not include implementation dates or reporting requirements for the capital account adjustments.
Source: Houston City Council minutes, April 20, 2026.
