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August 24, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 52 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 ▶ jump to 0:18
  5. 5 REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
  6. 6 INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER ▶ jump to 0:37
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG ▶ jump to 1:43
  8. 8 PROCLAMATIONS: ▶ jump to 2:13
  9. A) National Payroll Week 26-698 ▶ jump to 2:27
  10. 10 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 6:11
  11. 11 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. ▶ jump to 6:18
  12. 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 41:10
  13. 13 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.
  14. 14 Action Items
  15. A) Approval of the city council August 3, 2026 special meeting minutes and the August 11, 2026 special meeting minutes. 26-980 approved Pass
  16. B) Approval of a contract with Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC for the construction of the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citywide Pedestrian Improvement Project Phase 1. 26-785 approved Pass
  17. C) Approval to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Josuha Independent School District in accordance with Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code for goods and services. 26-965 approved Pass
  18. D) Approval of lease agreement with River Hofbrau NB LLC for concession services at Landa Park Golf Course. 26-916 approved Pass
  19. E) Approval of a Budget Amendment for the FY 2026 Airport Fund. 26-987 ▶ jump to 45:38
  20. 20 Resolutions
  21. F) Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, amending the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the New Braunfels Police Officers' Association (NBPOA) for a term ending on September 30, 2028. 26-1008 approved Pass
  22. 21 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 42:45
  23. G) Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project Phase 2. 26-950 approved Pass
  24. 2. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
  25. 24 Individuals desiring to speak to any individual item should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak when public comment is recognized.
  26. E-1) Approval of a Budget Amendment for the FY 2026 Airport Fund. 26-987 approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:38
  27. A) Public hearing and first 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. 26-797 ▶ jump to 45:44
  28. B) Public hearing and first 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. 26-963 approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:32
  29. C) Discuss and consider the second reading of an ordinance to amend Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to prohibit parking on both sides of Divine Way from the intersection with Fayette Drive southwesterly and northeasterly for approximately 60 feet. 26-996 approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:12
  30. 27 INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
  31. D) Presentation and possible direction to staff to amend the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding data centers. 26-979 ▶ jump to 115:44
  32. A) Public hearing and first 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. 26-797 approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:29
  33. E) Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Divisions 3,5,6, and of the City’s Code of Ordinances to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges; revise drought stage destinations and triggers; clarify definitions and related provisions; repeal conflicting ordinance; provide a savings clause; and establish an effective date. 26-1012 approved Pass ▶ jump to 183:10
  34. F) 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. 26-901 postponed Pass ▶ jump to 188:05
  35. G) Discuss and consider the following Mayfair-related amendments, requested by Thad Rutherford, President and CEO, Southstar at Mayfair Developer, LLC: a) Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to the Mayfair Development and Design Control Document (DDCD): and b) Proposed amendments to the Mayfair Development Agreement. 26-935 approved Pass ▶ jump to 203:18
  36. H) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, authorizing the use of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of right-of-way that is necessary to advance and achieve the public use of improving Barbarosa Road and Saur Lane to meet the existing and future needs of the City, in the event negotiations are unsuccessful: a. a 0.4592-acre ROW and 0.158-acre Utility Easement out of the Antonio Maria Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 20, Guadalupe County, Texas, out of Lot 2A, Timmerman Subdivision as recorded in Volume 5, Page 393 A & B, Map and Plat Records of Guadalupe County, Texas Located at 2241 Westmeyer Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, and Assigned Guadalupe County Appraisal District Property ID 43773 26-993 approved Pass ▶ jump to 208:55
  37. I) Discuss and consider approval of a contract with BRW Architects to provide final plans, specifications, estimates, and construction-phase services for a live fire training facility and approval to issue a competitive sealed proposal solicitation as the procurement method for construction of improvements associated with the live fire training facility. 26-984 approved Pass ▶ jump to 215:37
  38. J) Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; awarding the sale of the notes; approving an official statement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and other agreements relating to the sale and issuance of the notes; and ordaining other matters relating to the issuance of the notes. 26-909 approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:59
  39. 3. PRESENTATIONS;
  40. A) Presentation on New Braunfels Airport Safety. 26-1017 ▶ jump to 46:24
  41. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  42. 38 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.
  43. A) Deliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, specifically: a. Cause No. 2026CV0238, City of New Braunfels v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt 26-1011
  44. 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). 26-684
  45. 5. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  46. 42 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 227:36
  47. 43 CERTIFICATION
  48. 43 page break
  49. 44 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.
  50. 45 TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT:
  51. 46 Taxpayer Impact Statement 2027
  52. 47 Comal County & Guadalupe County House Bill 1522, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025, amends section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code to require that the notice of a meeting required to be posted under section 551.043(a) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body, must include a taxpayer impact statement showing, for the median-valued homestead property, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. The City of New Braunfels has proposed a budget for FY 2027. 2025 Value of Median-Valued Homestead Property in Comal County.....................................$287,080 2025 Property Tax Bill for the Current Fiscal Year ($0.0.408936).....................................$1,174 2026 Value of Median-Valued Homestead Property in Comal County.....................................$281,180 Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the City Adopts the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate ($0.408936 per $100 of value).....................................$1,150 Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the City Adopts a Balanced Budget Funded at the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate ($.415613 per $100 of value).....................................$1,169 2025 Value of Median-Valued Homestead Property in Guadalupe County.....................................$246,910 2025 Property Tax Bill for the Current Fiscal Year ($0.0.408936).....................................$1,010 2026 Value of Median-Valued Homestead Property in Guadalupe County.....................................$237,372 Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the City Adopts the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate ($0.408936 per $100 of value).....................................$971 Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the City Adopts a Balanced Budget Funded at the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate ($.415613 per $100 of value).....................................$987 The estimates in this Impact Statement are valid only for the FY 2027 proposed budget and tax rate.