Session One: Odessa as a Government Entity and a Growing CityLocation: City Hall, 411 W. 8th StreetSpeakers: City Manager Aaron SmithChief Financial Officer Mark KrawczykDirector of Development Elizabeth ShaughnessyDirector of Public Works Joe TuckerFood: McAlister’s Deli5:30 p.m. - 3rd Floor: Enjoy dinner while learning about City government, the City Charter, City Council and Open Meetings.6:15 p.m. - 5th Floor Council Chamber: Finance and Budget.6:45 p.m. - 5th Floor Council Chamber: Planning, CDBG, and Building Inspections.7:15 p.m. - 5th Floor Council Chamber: Engineering, Streets, and Traffic.

Session Two: Odessa as a City with Strong Infrastructure Location: Municipal Plaza, 119 W. 4th Street Note: EZ Rider will take us to the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation PlantSpeakers: Edgar Navarrete - Geographic Information OfficerDirector of Communications Monica McDanielInterim Manager/TAC/LASSO Tiffany Baker (911 Dispatch)Odessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason CottonDirector of Utilities Alex RowlettWastewater Operations Division Manager Melissa LooneyFor the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant visit, please wear closed-toe shoes and jeans or pants that fully cover the legs.Food: Rosa’s Cafe5:30 p.m. - 1st Floor Conference Room: Enjoy dinner while learning about GIS, the Team Odessa App, Social Media, City Website, and IPAWS.6:00 p.m. - Get an inside look at 911 Dispatch (located on the 3rd floor of Municipal Plaza).6:20 p.m. - Depart for Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant, 9600 S. County Road 1325.7:30 p.m. - Return to Odessa City Hall.

Session 3: Odessa as a City with Strong Infrastructure (Part 2)Location: Solid Waste, 1100 W. 42nd StreetSpeakers:Mayor Cal HendrickSolid Waste Division Manager Jathan EscontriasDirector of Utilities Alex RowlettFor the Odessa Water Treatment Plant visit, please wear closed-toe shoes and jeans or pants that fully cover the legs.Food: Jason’s Deli5:30 p.m. - Enjoy dinner while learning about Solid Waste operations.6:00 p.m. - Trash Truck Demonstration.6:30 p.m. - Depart for the Odessa Water Treatment Plant, 811 W. 42nd Street (across from Solid Waste).6:45 p.m. - Tour the Odessa Water Treatment Plant.

Session 4: Odessa as a City that CaresLocation: Odessa Animal Shelter, 910 W. 42nd StreetSpeakers:Animal Shelter Adoption Coordinator Taylor MauricioAnimal Shelter Manager Ray ColemanKeep Odessa Beautiful Executive Director Claudia OrtegaFood: Pizza5:30 p.m. - Enjoy dinner while learning about volunteer opportunities at the Animal Shelter and Keep Odessa Beautiful.6:00 p.m. - Tour the Animal Shelter.7:15 p.m. - Tour the KOB facility, Upcycle Demonstration Garden and Lending Library - 814 W. 42nd Street (next to the Animal Shelter).

Session 5: Odessa as a Place for RecreationLocation: Ratliff Ranch Golf Links, 7500 N. Grandview AvenueSpeakers:Director of Parks and Recreation Jon RogersDeputy Director of Parks and Recreation Randall AndersonRecreation Supervisor Daniel GutierrezHead Golf Professional Jesse ElyHorticulture Supervisor Kenneth BenwareFood: Charlie’s Cattle Co.5:30 p.m. - Enjoy dinner at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links while learning about the role of Golf Course Marshals.6:00 p.m. - Tour Ratliff Ranch Golf Links.6:45 p.m. - Depart for Parks and Recreation Department, 1100 W. 42nd Street.7:15 p.m. - Learn about Odessa parks, recreation programs, community events, and the new Sports Complex.

Session 6: Odessa as a Regional Leader and PartnerLocation: Odessa College, 201 W. University Boulevard (Saulsbury Campus Center) - 2nd Floor in the Zant Community RoomSpeakers:President of Odessa College Dr. Gregory WilliamsPresident/CEO Odessa Chamber of Commerce Renee EarlsEctor County Judge Dustin FawcettFood: Great Western (Odessa College) - Pasta Bar5:30 p.m. - Guest Speaker: Dr. Gregory Williams, Odessa College President.6:00 p.m. - Tour Odessa College.6:30 p.m. - Depart for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, 700 N. Grant Street.6:50 p.m. - Guest Speaker: Renee Earls, Odessa Chamber of Commerce President. Learn about the Chamber as well as partnerships with Odessa. Development Corporation, MOTRAN, and the history of Odessa. You will also hear from Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett.

Session 7: Odessa as a Safe CommunityLocation: Odessa Police New Training Facility, 210 N. Lincoln AvenueSpeakers:Odessa Police Chief Mike GerkeJudge Carlos RodriguezDirector of Municipal Court Leah Huff-AlbertsonOdessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason CottonFood: McAlister’s Deli5:30 p.m. - Enjoy dinner at the Odessa Police Department’s state-of-the-art Training Facility.6:00 p.m. - Tour the Odessa Police Department, 205 N. Grant Avenue (Adjacent to the Training Facility).6:30 p.m. - Tour Municipal Court, 201 N. Grant Avenue (next to Police Station)7:00 p.m. - Depart for Fire House #6, 2100 Penbrook Street, Tour the fire station and participate in a fire truck demonstration.

Graduation Ceremony and City Council Recognition:Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026City Hall, 411 W. 8th StreetFood: Rosa’s Cafe5:30 p.m. - 3rd Floor: Enjoy dinner before the Council Meeting.6:00 p.m. - Honored at Odessa City Council Meeting.