The Katy City Council convened on August 11, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including grant applications, cybersecurity measures, and personnel changes.

The meeting began with discussions surrounding a potential grant application for $80,000 aimed at flood management services. Council members expressed optimism about the city's chances of securing the grant, citing a strong history of grant success and the city's vulnerability to flooding. The council unanimously approved a motion to proceed with the application.

Next, the council considered a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign a statement of work with Civic Plus for Municode Codification Services. This motion was also passed without opposition.

The council then moved to a resolution for the purchase of CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection. A council member raised concerns about the necessity of this additional cybersecurity measure given the existing Microsoft G5 license. However, city officials clarified that CrowdStrike offers advanced protection and immediate response capabilities that exceed the current Microsoft solution. The motion was approved following a brief discussion.

Following this, the council reviewed an information security policy for the city. A motion to table the adoption of this policy was made to allow for further refinement to better suit the city's specific needs. This motion passed.

The council then addressed a generative artificial intelligence policy. Similar to the previous item, there were calls to table the discussion for further clarification on implementation and enforcement. The motion to table was approved.

After a closed executive session, the council reconvened to discuss personnel matters. A resolution was passed to authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement with Byron Abare to continue serving as city administrator for an additional three years. Council members expressed their appreciation for Abare's leadership and contributions to the city.

The council also approved an ordinance amending the employee classification and compensation plan, which included updating job descriptions and salary ranges. Additionally, Joey Killian was appointed as the new assistant city administrator, with council members praising his previous work as city auditor.

The meeting concluded with the approval of amendments to the city budget for the fiscal year and updates to personnel policies. Overall, the council's discussions reflected a proactive approach to governance, focusing on securing funding, enhancing cybersecurity, and ensuring effective city administration.