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September 14, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 OUR MISSION The City of New Braunfels serves the community by planning for the future, responding to community needs, and preserving our natural beauty and unique heritage.
  2. 2 AGENDA
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
  5. 5 REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
  6. 6 INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SPRADLEY
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
  8. 8 PRESENTATIONS:
  9. A) Recognition of Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Finals Summer Games Athletes. 26-995
  10. 10 PROCLAMATIONS:
  11. A) Deaf Awareness Month 26-1014
  12. B) Constitution Week 26-780
  13. C) National Hunger Action Month 26-1013
  14. 14 CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS
  15. 15 We will now open Citizens Communications, our public comment period where our citizens are heard. In the interest of time and structure, this period is specifically for individuals to address the City Council on issues and items of concern that are not listed on this agenda. There will be no City Council action at this time. Citizens will be provided with the right to speak on posted agenda items, which we will recognize later when those specific items are called. In the interest of protecting the City’s network and data security, we cannot accept flash drives or electronic files at the podium. (You do need to upload your digital files to the City Secretary's online form two hours prior to the meeting). Please use hard copies on our overhead projector for the Council to view. Individuals desiring to speak, please line up behind the podium and be ready. This is your time to address your City Council. We only ask that you remain respectful and courteous to everyone in the room. When you reach the podium, please state your name and whether you are a resident of New Braunfels, a non-resident, or live within our ETJ. Thank you.
  16. 1. CONSENT AGENDA
  17. 17 All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as part of the normal order of business. Citizens must be present to pull an item.
  18. 18 Action Items
  19. A) Approval of the city council August 10, 2026 regular and executive session meeting minutes, the August 17, 2026; August 18, 2026; August 19, 2026 special meeting minutes, and the August 24, 2026 regular and executive session meeting minutes. 26-981 approved Pass
  20. B) Approval of a contract with Don Jackson Construction and a contract modification with KSA Engineers for the New Braunfels National Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation Project, and authority for the City Manager to approve changes orders and project expenditures up to the approved contingency amount. 26-983 approved Pass
  21. C) Approval of a contract renewal with Maintenance Management of San Marcos to perform cemetery maintenance services at the Comal and New Braunfels Cemeteries. 26-1006 approved Pass
  22. D) Approval of a recommendation by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Board awarding a Business Improvement and Preservation Grant to Schwarzen Walfisch, LP in an amount up to $9,255.38 for a roof repair at 367 Main Plaza. 26-1015 approved Pass
  23. F) Approval of a contract modification with River North Transit LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Via Transportation, Inc., for transit services to the New Braunfels Urban Transit District. 26-910
  24. E) Approval of a contract modification with KCI Technologies, Inc for additional design services and utility coordination services of the final plans, specifications and estimates for the Kohlenberg Road widening project. 26-1054 approved Pass
  25. F-1) Approval of a contract modification with River North Transit LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Via Transportation, Inc., for transit services to the New Braunfels Urban Transit District. 26-910 approved Pass
  26. H) Approval of a recommendation by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) approving an annual administrative, professional, and asset management services contract, not to exceed $455,386, with the City of New Braunfels for FY 2027. 26-1010
  27. G) Approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Criminal District Attorney for Comal County in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, regulating the disposition of property seized by law enforcement officers and forfeited contraband. 26-1106 approved Pass
  28. H-1) Approval of a recommendation by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) approving an annual administrative, professional, and asset management services contract, not to exceed $455,386, with the City of New Braunfels for FY 2027. 26-1010 approved Pass
  29. 27 Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)
  30. I) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance allowing the Construction Board of Appeals to hear appeals on Fire Code determinations made by the New Braunfels Fire Marshal’s Office. approved Pass
  31. J) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance, requested by Will Baker of Awe Be Ltd., to rezone approximately 0.3 of an acre out of the Starlight Terrace Subdivision Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 9, from M-1 (Light Industrial District) to R-2A (Single-Family and Two-Family District), currently addressed at 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street. 26-1048 approved Pass
  32. 29 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass
  33. K) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance, requested by Patrick W. Christensen, on behalf of Karma Enterprises NB LLC, to rezone approximately 2.7 acres out of the Bentwood Commercial Unit Three, Lot 3, from APD SUP (Agricultural/Pre-development District with a Special Use Permit to allow a retail development with specific uses) to C-1A (Neighborhood Business District), currently addressed at 2009 South Walnut Avenue. 26-1049 approved Pass
  34. 2. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
  35. 32 Individuals desiring to speak to any individual item should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak when public comment is recognized.
  36. A) Discuss and consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Division 7, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels revising drought stage designations and triggers and clarifying other provisions; resolving other matters incident and related thereto; repealing all ordinances in conflict; containing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. 26-1076 approved Pass
  37. B) Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution recommending the New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Board of Directors exempt capital impact and recovery fees - per the NBU Impact Fee Waiver Policy - in an amount up to $500,000, for the Park at Dogwood, a qualified affordable housing project in the City of New Braunfels. 26-1031
  38. C) Public Hearing and Presentation of the Impact Fee Financial Audit, as required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26-1036
  39. B) Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution recommending the New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Board of Directors exempt capital impact and recovery fees - per the NBU Impact Fee Waiver Policy - in an amount up to $500,000, for the Park at Dogwood, a qualified affordable housing project in the City of New Braunfels. 26-1031 denied Pass
  40. D) Discuss and consider approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the FY 2027 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. 26-1055 approved Pass
  41. E) Discuss and consider a resolution of the City of New Braunfels ratifying the increase in revenue generated by the 2026 property tax rate included in the FY 2027 Annual Budget. 26-1058 approved Pass
  42. F) Discuss and consider approval of the second reading of an ordinance adopting the 2026 ad valorem tax rates. 26-1063 approved Pass
  43. G) Discuss and consider the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 126-346 and Section 126-369 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to establish prohibited parking and loading zones on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond. 26-1044 approved Pass
  44. H) Presentation and discussion of Phase 1 of the Curb Management Study. 26-1114
  45. I) Discuss and consider approval of a contract modification with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Curb Management Study. 26-967 approved Pass
  46. J) Discuss and Consider a Resolution authorizing acquisition, by use of the Power of Eminent Domain, of a 0.7402-Acre Permanent Utility Easement Out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 98, Comal County, Texas, Being All of Lot 8, Block 4, Resubdivision of Villa Rio, According to the Plat of Record in Volume 129, Page 312, of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, Located at 470 Rio Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, Assigned Comal Appraisal District Property ID 67480, Owned by The Villa Rio Subdivision Recreation Committee, Operated by the Spanish Colony Property Owners Association DBA Villa Rio Subdivision Recreation Committee, Which is Necessary to Advance and Achieve the Public Use of Expanding and Improving the New Braunfels Utilities’ Sewer System to Meet Existing and Future Needs and Ensure Reliability. 26-1061 approved Pass
  47. 3. PRESENTATIONS:
  48. A) Presentation and discussion on the City of New Braunfels Roadway Impact Fee Study, Land Use Assumptions and Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan 26-930
  49. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  50. 46 In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551.071, the City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda. Any final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session.
  51. A) Deliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: 1. Project Sherpa 26-1111
  52. B) Deliberate the appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager, including matters related to the search and selection of candidates, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters). 26-1029
  53. 5. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  54. 50 ADJOURNMENT
  55. 51 CERTIFICATION
  56. 52 I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall. _____________________________________ Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary NOTE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (830) 221-4010 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  57. 53 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted.
  58. 54 TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT:
  59. 58 Note
  60. 59 Note

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