1. Approval of the minutes from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee meeting on May 26, 2026
1. Approval of the minutes from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee meeting on May 26, 2026
Public Comments
Consent Agenda
2. Recommend the Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 Operating Budget, in the amount of $195,380,770, to the full City Council for approval. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Ramsey, Executive Director, Workforce Development Office]
3. Recommend Growth State Grant Program applicants to the full City Council for award. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development
2. Recommend the Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 Operating Budget, in the amount of $195,380,770, to the full City Council for approval. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Ramsey, Executive Director, Workforce Development Office]
3. Recommend Growth State Grant Program applicants to the full City Council for award. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
4. Briefing on the Economic Development Strategic Framework [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
5. Update to the Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) on the Reporting of City Funds Going to Local Businesses. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial & Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6. Update on City’s Contract and Procurement Practices Related to the Resolution Supporting Evaluation of Strategies to Protect all San Antonians [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7. Update to the Procurement Process Review [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
4. Briefing on the Economic Development Strategic Framework [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
5. Update to the Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) on the Reporting of City Funds Going to Local Businesses. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial & Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6. Update on City’s Contract and Procurement Practices Related to the Resolution Supporting Evaluation of Strategies to Protect all San Antonians [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7. Update to the Procurement Process Review [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Executive Session
8. The Economic and Workforce Development Committee may convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) and §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to deliberate economic development incentive agreement negotiations, including compliance and performance of multiple existing agreements.
8. The Economic and Workforce Development Committee may convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) and §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to deliberate economic development incentive agreement negotiations, including compliance and performance of multiple existing agreements.
ADJOURNMENT
Aug 31, 2026 Economic and Workforce Development Committee
1. Approval of the minutes from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee meeting on May 26, 2026
1. Approval of the minutes from the Economic and Workforce Development Committee meeting on May 26, 2026
Public Comments
Consent Agenda
2. Recommend the Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 Operating Budget, in the amount of $195,380,770, to the full City Council for approval. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Ramsey, Executive Director, Workforce Development Office]
3. Recommend Growth State Grant Program applicants to the full City Council for award. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development
2. Recommend the Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 Operating Budget, in the amount of $195,380,770, to the full City Council for approval. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Ramsey, Executive Director, Workforce Development Office]
3. Recommend Growth State Grant Program applicants to the full City Council for award. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development
Briefing and Possible Action on the following items
4. Briefing on the Economic Development Strategic Framework [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
5. Update to the Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) on the Reporting of City Funds Going to Local Businesses. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial & Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6. Update on City’s Contract and Procurement Practices Related to the Resolution Supporting Evaluation of Strategies to Protect all San Antonians [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7. Update to the Procurement Process Review [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
4. Briefing on the Economic Development Strategic Framework [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
5. Update to the Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) on the Reporting of City Funds Going to Local Businesses. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial & Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6. Update on City’s Contract and Procurement Practices Related to the Resolution Supporting Evaluation of Strategies to Protect all San Antonians [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7. Update to the Procurement Process Review [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Executive Session
8. The Economic and Workforce Development Committee may convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) and §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to deliberate economic development incentive agreement negotiations, including compliance and performance of multiple existing agreements.
8. The Economic and Workforce Development Committee may convene in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) and §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to deliberate economic development incentive agreement negotiations, including compliance and performance of multiple existing agreements.