The College Station city council spent almost 12 hours over two days last week (July 15-16) reviewing the staff’s proposal for the fiscal year 2025 budget.
More than 40 minutes was taken on a proposal to build a new public works facility that is currently estimated to cost $40 million dollars.
Funding is divided over three fiscal years, $5 million is in the FY 2025 budget, $17.5 million in FY 2027, and $17.5 million in FY 2028.
Councilman Mark Smith said he attempted to replace the 46 year old building when he was public works director.
City manager Bryan Woods joined Smith and a council majority in supporting a new facility.
Councilman Bob Yancy, who initiated the conversation by asking the council to reconsider the project, finished the discussion by withdrawing his request.
Click below to hear comments from the July 16, 2024 College Station city council budget workshop meeting.