Houston Daily

City of Houston Economic Development Committee met Aug. 26.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Welcoming remarks

• Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor Pro-Tem, Economic Development Chair

• Sallie Alcorn, Council Member, BFA Chair

2. Overview of capital improvement project (CIP) process

• Melissa Dubowski, Director, Finance Department

• David Wurdlow, Assistant Director, Houston Public Works

• Richard Vella, Assistant Director, General Services Department

3. Review CIP amendments 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, and 6.04 related to CIP process improvements

• Julian Ramirez, Council Member, At-Large 1

• Amy Peck, Vice-Mayor Pro-Tem, District A

4. Discussion/call for recommendations to improve the CIP process

• All council members

5. Public comments - To sign up for public comment, please fill out the form at https://forms.office.com/g/tcc9QN2KmV before 5:00 P.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025. Please indicate whether you will be speaking virtually or in-person. Public speakers wishing to continue under virtual mode will receive a call-in number that will allow them to speak at their designated time.

https://www.houstontx.gov/council/committees/bfacommittee/20250826-bfa-ed/agenda.pdf