Council approves Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

6 yes, 0 no

Ray Arrington (yes), Bobby Gutierrez (yes), James Edge (yes), Jared Salvato (yes), Marca Ewers-Shurtleff (yes), Paul Torres (yes)

Adoption of Property Tax Rate of $0.624000 per $100 Valuation

6 yes, 0 no

Paul Torres (yes), James Edge (yes), Jared Salvato (yes), Marca Ewers-Shurtleff (yes), Ray Arrington (yes), Bobby Gutierrez (yes)

Tax Abatement Agreement Amendment for RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Rezoning Request Case No. RZ26-15

7 yes, 0 no

Approval of Rezoning Request Case No. RZ26-17

7 yes, 0 no

Approval of Rezoning Request Case No. RZ26-18

6 yes, 0 no

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

7 yes, 0 no

Appointment to Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Association

7 yes, 0 no

Bryan Animal Center

2101 East Martin Luther King Jr. Street

A 14,200-square-foot replacement animal shelter featuring expanded dog and cat habitats, a surgical suite, staff offices, and storage.

Discussed — no decision yet

600 Woodson Drive

600 Woodson Drive

A rezoning request to amend a previously approved Planned Development District to allow a mixed-use concept with a parking garage for graduate student housing.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Tabor Road Multi-Family Rezoning

Southwest corner of Tabor Road and Siegert Drive

A request to change 1.05 acres of vacant land from single-family residential (RD-5) to multi-family residential (MF).

approved (7-0) · still approved

State Highway 30 Commercial Rezoning

State Highway 30 near G. Rollie White Road

A request to change 2.208 acres from agricultural-open (A-O) to commercial C-3.

approved (6-0) · still approved

Racial Profiling Compliance

A local resident raised privacy concerns regarding FLOCK safety cameras, questioning data ownership, retention policies, and the sharing of derivative traffic analytics.

What it means: Residents concerned about automated mass surveillance and digital privacy.

Rellis Campus Data Center Tax Abatement

The city adjusted the timeline for the RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center tax agreement, giving the project more breathing room to get off the ground. Leaders stressed that the facility is vital for national defense, AI research, and data storage in partnership with Texas A&M.

What it means: The Texas A&M system, regional researchers, and the local economy stand to benefit from advanced technological infrastructure.

New Animal Center Design and Funding Gap

Bryan is planning a new animal shelter on East MLK Jr. Street, but inflation and necessary additions like a surgical clinic have pushed the estimated cost to $10.7 million. With a $3 million funding shortfall, the council discussed shifting existing bond funds to ensure the facility meets future needs.

What it means: Projected total cost is $10.77 million, requiring an additional $3 million beyond currently earmarked funds.

FY 2027 Property Tax Rate and Budget Adoption

The city council adopted the FY 2027 municipal budget and kept the property tax rate steady at $0.624000 per $100 valuation, balancing fiscal conservatism with rising property valuations and public safety needs.