TRANSCRIPT CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP - 09/08/26
SPEAKER: John Hernandez, City Engineer

Hello, I’m John Hernandez, City Engineer, with a brief update from the September 8 City Council meeting.

The meeting opened with Mayor Jeremiah McClure proclaiming the week of September 17 as Constitution Week in Heath, recognizing the 239th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention.

Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution was long-time Heath resident and former Park Board member, Becky Burket.

The City’s Water Plan also continued to move forward, with Council awarding a bid and approving a contract in the amount of $6,220,545 for the construction of Heath Water Well #3 with THI Water Well.
THI was the lowest bidder and was determined to be highly qualified based on the findings of the City’s project consultant, Kimley-Horn.

The bid came in approximately $1 million below the anticipated cost and will be funded through the CO Series 2026 Capital Bond Fund.
Well #3 will be located at the City’s future elevated storage tank site east of Governor’s Boulevard on track to be completed summer in 2028. A sound barrier for the drilling phase is included in the contract.

We’re also making significant progress on other components of the Water Plan, as highlighted in a special report presented by Kimley-Horn.

The permanent pump for Water Well #1 in Towne Center Park has been received, and remaining work includes receiving the necessary electrical equipment as well as TCEQ’s approval for operation. Water Well #1 is expected to be completed and online in time for the 2027 summer season.

Design plans for Water Wells #2 and #4 are complete and Kimley-Horn anticipates putting these projects out for bid as early as next week. And as noted, the construction contract for Water Well #3 was awarded at this meeting.

In other action, Council approved an amendment to the City’s fee schedule addressing food truck parking on city properties.
Festival Street in Towne Center Park was designed as a designated area for Food Trucks. As use of the renovated Towne Center Park continues to increase, residents and visitors have expressed interest in bringing food trucks to the park, both for privately organized events and for regular park use.

To accommodate this growing interest, Council approved a $50 daily food truck fee, with an optional $10 fee for electrical service, along with a reservation process.

This will allow food trucks to operate in a controlled and predictable manner while helping maintain public safety and protect City infrastructure.

These fees will not apply to City-sponsored events, where food trucks are invited by the City.

Assistant Director of Tracy Rosalies presented the May and June 2026 monthly Financial Reports and Adam Riggenberg of Valley View Investments presented the Quarterly Investment Report. 

A section is being added to the City website under the Finance Department so that residents may view these reports.

Finally, thank you for your continued efforts to conserve water during this extended period of extreme weather.

The City remains in Stage 1 water conservation, which allows watering twice per week. However, water use continues to approach the threshold for Stage 2, which would reduce outdoor watering to once per week.

By following your assigned watering days and continuing to conserve water, we can help protect our water supply and, hopefully, remain in Stage 1 through these final days of summer.

As always, visit the City’s website for more information, or contact us here at City Hall.

Have a great week.