Killeen City Council voted on several formal items Nov. 18, 2025, including debt issuance tied to public-safety equipment, multiple zoning requests and a contested petition to disannex city land.

Finance and bond advisers recommended issuing a limited tax note to purchase 150 self-contained breathing apparatus units, rapid-intervention packs, an SCBA decontamination machine and a new compressor. Staff presented an open-market sale that drew nine bids and a recommended award to Mesirow at an interest rate of 2.699745%. The ordinance authorizing issuance, related official statement and sale were included in the consent agenda; the consent agenda passed 5-0. City materials estimate the limited tax note at approximately $3,500,000 with seven-year payments around $604,870 funded from accumulated balances and the debt service fund.

Council also held public hearings and approved several rezoning requests brought forward by staff or private applicants. Notable actions included:

- PH 25-065 (Z2533): City-initiated rezoning of 400 Liberty Street from M1 to R3A to allow rebuilding of a multifamily apartment building destroyed by fire; Council approved the rezoning after a staff presentation and public comment, 5-0.

- PH 25-066 (Z2530) and PH 25-068 (Z2534): Additional rezones and a PUD amendment (Janelle/Elms Creek area) that staff recommended as consistent with the 2040 comprehensive plan; Council approved the items, generally by unanimous vote.

The council also considered a petition for disannexation filed by WBW Land Investments LLC seeking to remove ~126.71 acres from the city boundaries (properties south of Chaparral Road). Planning staff reviewed the prior annexation service plans (2007 and 2019) and concluded the city has met its service-plan obligations under chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code, recommending disapproval of the petition. The petitioner and many nearby residents raised concerns about promised infrastructure and service levels in the area; developers said they were willing to build infrastructure but sought clarity on cost sharing and timing.

After extended questions and public comment, council moved to disapprove the petition for disannexation and directed staff and the petitioner to continue discussions on feasible options and to return with detailed numbers and proposals; the motion carried 5-0.

Separately, staff provided an update on Anthem Park, a large mixed-use PUD where infrastructure coordination with TxDOT and K-TEMPO will be required. The development's TIA identified off-site intersection improvements and staff suggested revisiting the TERS reimbursement agreement in light of the TIA findings.

Council wrapped up business and adjourned for the holiday recess.