City Council, January 6, 2026
Approved: Resolution of No Objection for Benezia Place Housing Development, unanimous
What happened
On January 6, 2026, Houston approved Resolution of No Objection for Benezia Place Housing Development (unanimous).
Houston City Council swore in new council member Alejandra Salinas and approved a controversial $30 million stormwater fund allocation for blighted building demolition by a 9-7 vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Houston, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
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Stormwater Fund for Building Demolition
Council approved using $30 million from the stormwater fund to demolish dangerous blighted buildings that allegedly impede drainage systems. The vote was 9-7 with council members Kamen, Thomas, Castillo, Pollard, Ramirez, Salinas, and Alcorn voting no. City Controller Hollins argued the expenditure was illegal and outside permissible fund uses, while City Attorney Michel maintained it was legal under the maintenance provisions of the stormwater fund ordinance.
- Liens will be placed on demolished properties with proceeds returning to the stormwater fund. Mayor committed to bringing forth an ordinance to ensure money goes back to the fund.
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Key Decisions (6)
Stormwater Fund for Building Demolition
Golfton Area Municipal Management District Appointments
Resolution of No Objection for Benezia Place Housing Development
Council Holiday and Break Week Schedule Amendment
Fleet Procurement Consolidation
Lift Station Improvements Final Payment
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Development Activity (3)
Benezia Place
Residential
Edison Project Phase 2
Mixed-Use
Ben Taub Hospital Expansion
Other
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Harris County Housing Authority developing 120-unit senior housing project using…
Infrastructure
City settling Jones Watson lawsuit will add $500 million annually…
Infrastructure
Stormwater fund balance has grown from $40 million to $160…
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Zoning terms (5)
25 recorded timestamps
- residential (3 timestamps)
- approved (11 timestamps)
- commercial (3 timestamps)
- variance (2 timestamps)
- public hearing (6 timestamps)
Decision moments (5)
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