Over the past year, the City of Livingston has been updating its ordinances and addressing items that are not addressed by current ordinances but need to be. During the May 12 meeting of the Livingston City Council, Community Development Coordinator Scott Rayburn presented a proposed ordinance to add general provisions to amend the building code, the electrical code, the residential code, the plumbing code, the fuel gas code, the mechanical code, the property maintenance code, the existing building code, the swimming pool and spa code, and the fire protection and prevention code.
A public hearing has been set for 5 p.m. June 9 to receive public comment regarding the proposed ordinance regarding codes.
Eric Carver with Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC, formerly Axley and Rode, presented the city’s annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2025. Carver offered the firm’s clear, unmodified opinion, reporting that overall, the city has a very healthy net position. Carver said the city has very good systems and controls and he said the staff was outstanding to work with. Following his presentation, Council approved accepting the report.
Council approved a change order in the amount of $275,667 for water and sewer items related to West and Willis street project and also approved a proposal from Crockett Construction in the amount of $97,500 for the installation of a 60” outfall pipe from North Pine to Creek to replace the existing 36” pipe, payable with local funds.
According to Dalton Brown with the Brannon Corporation, the city’s engineer, the project is taking a little longer than expected due to some unexpected things that were discovered, mostly related to drainage. “It’s a street project, but we have to do the underground stuff before we can put the street down,” he said, adding that the issue will add 30 days to the project.
Council approved a resolution authorizing submission of an application for a mitigation project through the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant 2024 LCP DR Program. Five million dollars is being sought for a drainage project and if awarded, the city’s 5% match would be $250,000.
City Manager Billy S. Wiggins reviewed the second quarter of the current fiscal year Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026 budget.
During his monthly update on projects and events, Wiggins reminded everyone of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration slated for July 4 at Pedigo Park. He reported that the Polk County Historical Commission donated two 250th Anniversary United States of America flags to the city, one for city hall and one for Pedigo Park.
Wiggins reported that the new pilot’s lounge and restrooms at the municipal airport are nearing completion.
He also provided an update on the back pond at Pedigo Park that emptied into Long King Creek on May 3 following a break in the dam. Though the area is presently roped and marked off for the safety of the public, he said the dam will be rebuilt with the help of engineers and the pond will be refilled and restocked.
Although Council entered into an executive session to consult with the city attorney and deliberate personnel, no action was taken upon return to open session.
Other business included approval of the minutes of the previous meeting and accounts over $2,500.
