VOTE COMING UPHouston City Council · 2026-09-29

The City Council is asked to approve a contract with Mobotrex, LLC to remove and install battery backup systems through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works, at a cost of $661,760.00.

What it means for you

If approved, Mobotrex, LLC would be hired to replace battery backup systems managed by Houston Public Works, funded through the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund and the Ad Valorem Tax Fund.

Outcome

Scheduled for the September 29, 2026 council meeting (PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS (CATEGORY) – 7 through 19). No vote has happened yet.

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Official sources

Official meeting agenda — the full item list as posted ↗

This item is on the posted agenda for an upcoming meeting — no vote has happened yet. The agenda page lists every item and its attachments.

How to weigh in

Where: City Hall, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002
When: Council meets Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Public Session — when you can speak — is Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month).
Speak: Register by 3:00 p.m. the Monday before: call 832.393.1100, email speakers@houstontx.gov, or go in person to the City Secretary (City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, Room P101). Each speaker gets 1–3 minutes.
Watch: Live on HTV ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$661,760agenda ↗

Who's paid?Mobotrex, LLCagenda ↗

Which fund?Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund and Ad Valorem Tax Fund —agenda ↗

Who decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Houston Public Works brought it forward. Taken up at the September 29, 2026 meeting — vote scheduled.agenda ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-pg20260929-15 — data from official records via PlainDocket.