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CITY • Johnson County, TX
City of Alvarado
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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 79.5/100
Statewide Rank: #1201 in Texas • Tier Rank: #1199 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
82/100
Regulatory Restraint
77/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
7,312
Property Tax Rate
$0.8060
per $100 valuationOperating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$45.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
Charter of the City of Alvarado
The fundamental organic law and home-rule constitution of the City of Alvarado, establishing council-manager governance, local self-government authority, legislative procedures, taxation powers, and citizen initiative, referendum, and recall powers under Article XI of the Texas Constitution.
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALVARADO PREAMBLE We, the citizens of the City of Alvarado, Texas, in order to establish a home-rule municipal government providing for order, local freedom, accountability, and the protection of individual rights and property, do hereby adopt this Home-Rule Charter. ARTICLE I. FORM OF GOVERNMENT The municipal government provided by this charter shall be known as the "Council-Manager Government." Pursuant to its provisions, the City Council shall be the governing body with power to pass local ordinances, adopt annual budgets, and appoint the City Manager. ARTICLE II. POWERS OF THE CITY The City shall have all powers granted to home-rule cities by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including ad valorem property taxation, police powers, and the maintenance of public infrastructure. ARTICLE III. CITIZEN RECALL, INITIATIVE & REFERENDUM The voters of the City reserve the power of direct legislation by initiative and referendum, and the power to recall any elected officer upon petition.
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
FY 2026 ADOPTEDCity of Alvarado FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 municipal budget for City of Alvarado totaling $7.42M. Allocates $2.51M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.87M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.89M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,650.
Total Appropriation
$7.4M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,650
Public Safety: $2.5M (34%)
Public Works: $0.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7826 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDCity of Alvarado FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2025 municipal budget for City of Alvarado totaling $7.04M. Allocates $2.38M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.82M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.84M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,564.
Total Appropriation
$7.0M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$76.1M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,564
Public Safety: $2.4M (34%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8060 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDCity of Alvarado FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2024 municipal budget for City of Alvarado totaling $6.70M. Allocates $2.26M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.78M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.80M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4800 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,488.
Total Appropriation
$6.7M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$58.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,488
Public Safety: $2.3M (34%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7826 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDCity of Alvarado FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2023 municipal budget for City of Alvarado totaling $6.20M. Allocates $2.10M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.73M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.74M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4700 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,378.
Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$61.1M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,378
Public Safety: $2.1M (34%)
Public Works: $0.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8119 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDCity of Alvarado FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2022 municipal budget for City of Alvarado totaling $5.78M. Allocates $1.95M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.68M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.69M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4700 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,284.
Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$17.3M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,284
Public Safety: $2.0M (34%)
Public Works: $0.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8127 / $100
Active Code of Ordinances (8)
Ordinance No. 2026-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Alvarado levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2025-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2025-2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Alvarado levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2024-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Alvarado levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2024-REZ-12 • ZoningOverreach: 58/100
Unified Development & Zoning Code Modernization
Comprehensive amendment to municipal development standards, setback requirements, parking maximums, and commercial zoning overlay districts in City of Alvarado....
Ordinance No. 2023-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Alvarado levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2023-FEE-88 • PermitsOverreach: 35/100
Commercial Right-of-Way Permitting & Utility Franchise Fees
Establishes streamlined right-of-way permitting standards, utility excavation bond requirements, and administrative inspection fees in City of Alvarado....
Ordinance No. 2022-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Alvarado levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Ordinance No. 2021-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Alvarado levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fisc...
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (50)
2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 23, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2026-466: Consideration and action regarding the approval of an agreement with a consultant and search company to provide for Interim City Manager Services.Item-8: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-468: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2026-465: §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City ManagerItem-11: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-469: Consideration and action related to the appointment of an Interim City Manager.Item-13: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 21, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: PRESENTATIONS2026-325: Presentation and Update on the Rebranding of the JC Connect Demand-Response Transportation Program. (Suber)Item-8: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-9: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-435: Tax Rate Politics.Item-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-434: Resolution No. R2026-0052; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation portions of Tract 97 of the S. Morris Survey, A-536, being 0.7135 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of th2026-425: Resolution No. 2026-0053; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation for the conveyance to the City, at no cost, of approximately 895 square feet (0.0205 acres) o2026-419: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 - Alvarado Marshal. (May)2026-398: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 - Alvarado Police Department. (May)2026-448: Resolution No. R2026-0054; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way in connection with a special event. (TxDOT Rd. Closure of Colleg2026-449: Resolution No. R2026-0054; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way in connection with a special event. (TxDOT Rd. Closure of Colleg2026-381: Approval of a Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Alvarado. (Ramachandra)2026-450: Resolution No. R2026-0056; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating certain positions as authorized signatories for all city accounts maintained by First Financial Bank. (Cox)2026-451: Resolution No. R2026-0057; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds with Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., within the Government Code, Chapter 2256, Publ2026-452: Resolution No. R2026-0058; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds into the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool / Texpool Prime”) (Cox2026-454: Approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Equalis Purchasing Co-op to allow the City to participate in cooperative purchasing programs and utilize competitively procured contracts for goods and services. (Harris)2026-436: Resolution No. R2026-0059; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, supporting legislation requiring County Election Administrators to offer annual election service contracts to municipalities for May Elections; supporting the integrity, consistency, 2026-443: Resolution No. R2026-0060; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Adopting the City of Alvarado Title VI/Nondiscrimination Plan and Related Policies and Procedures; Designating the City Secretary as the City's Title VI Coordinato2026-413: August 17, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2026-438: Accept the resignation of Lisa Deese, Place 5, Planning and Zoning Commission. (Nominating Committee)2026-463: Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Nominating Committee)Place 5 Betty Neilan - Unexpired TermAlternate Lisa Deese - Unexpired Term2026-439: Appointment of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Board Members: (Nominating Committee)Place 1 Cherry Bryant Place 2 Beverly ShortPlace 3 Lydia MoonPlace 4 Carrie KeetonPlace 5 Joshua RendonAlternate Kevin ThomasAlternate Jacob Wheat2026-326: Appointment of members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Nominating Committee)Place 1 Tinker WilliamsPlace 3 Randy HasseyPlace 5 Haley LittleItem-30: NEW BUSINESS2026-419: Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2027 Annual Operating Budget beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. (Cox)2026-420: Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; appr2026-421: Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.813809 per $100; fixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending Septe2026-422: Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0025, an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas affixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of2026-423: Consideration and action related to taking a roll call vote to ratify the City of Alvarado Tax Rate of $0.813809 per $100.00 valuation reflected in the City of Alvarado budget approved for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 302026-437: Consideration and action related to the authorization of the City Manager or Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Architecture and Landscaping Inc. for Pecan Orchard design services. (Suber)2026-410: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0026, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Master Fee Schedule, providing a severability clause, providing for publication in the official newspaper, and providing an effecti2026-418: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Construction and Definitions," of Article I, "Applicability of Ordinance;" Section 42-22, "SF-2 Sin2026-444: Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0038: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an amendment to the Performance Agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for the prop2026-445: Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0061, A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Alvarado Economic Development Corporation project and a Professional Services Agreement with Tony Arellano III for mentorship and o2026-431: Consideration and action related to the award of a construction contract for the North Cummings Drive Waterline Project to Circle H Contractors in the amount of $1,338,260. (Ramachandra)2026-453: Consideration and action related to the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-0027, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 2-379, “Prohibited Conduct,” of Article VI, “Code of Ethics and Conduct,” of Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the AlvItem-43: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-417: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agendaItem-45: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-46: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 17, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-7: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESSItem-8: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 27, 2026
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 17, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-339: Gun Safety Awareness Month Proclamation (Wheat)2026-357: Purple Heart Month Proclamation (Wheat)Item-10: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-384: Developer ContributionsItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2026-385: Resolution R2026-0050: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating the City Manager as being responsible for acting for, and on behalf of the applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, for the purpose of participating 2026-360: Amendment to Communications System Agreement with Johnson County and the City of Alvarado. (May)2026-375: Johnson County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners Renewal. (May)2026-390: Mutual Aid Agreement for Complex Emergency Response and Investigation Planning. (May)2026-391: Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the Texas Conviction Report (TXCR) user interface, enabling the court to report case convictions. (Chesnut)2026-368: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-000045; A Resolution Approving Funding Participation from the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) for the Parkway Drive Sanitary Sewer Project, Amending the Project Budget as Necessary, and Authorizing t2026-370: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0046; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Carrie Keeton for the historic building rehab of 103 South Friou St; establishing 2026-369: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0047; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an amendment to the economic development agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and Halfie's Rambles, LLC for a restauran2026-372: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0048; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the acquisition of real property located at 100 S. Spears Street from David's Properties, LP by the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation in furtheranc2026-361: Resolution No. R2026-0051; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2026 Rate R2026-349: July 14, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2026-350: July 20, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-25: NEW BUSINESS2026-380: Consider, discuss and take a roll call vote to propose a not to exceed ad valorem tax rate $0.879999 per $100 valuation; set a public hearing for Monday, September 21, 2026, to receive comments concerning said proposed City of Alvarado 2026 tax rate; and 2026-285: Consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0020; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the issuance of the "City of Alvarado, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Alvarado 215 Public Improvement District Imp2026-313: Public Hearing on levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 2 project. (Lone Oak PID) (Suber)2026-386: Consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0021; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2 Project; fix2026-387: Consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0022; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the issuance of the "City of Alvarado, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improve2026-388: Consider approval of a Phase Three Reimbursement Agreement for the Lone Oak Public Improvement District with GRBK Edgewood LLC and Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC. (Lone Oak PID) (Suber)2026-358: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Construction and Definitions," of Article I, "Applicability of Ordinance;" Section 42-22, "SF-2 Sin2026-378: Consideration and action on an amendment to the City's development agreement with 215/67/Alvarado, LLC and Lennar for the Valor Addition development. (Valor DA Amendment - DeBuff)2026-379: Consideration and action related to approval of the Nominating Committee's recommendations of appointments to the Ethics Board of Review (BOR) and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreements. (Wheat, Short, Thomas)Item-35: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-373: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agenda2026-374: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have2026-389: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the Item-39: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-40: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 20, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-338: Recognition of Jason Horne through the presentation of a Lifesaving Award for exceptional bravery and lifesaving actions. (Rodgers)2026-319: Introduction of Roscoe, The Fire Therapy Dog. (Rodgers)2026-306: Presentation and discussion of the City of Alvarado's FY 2026 2nd Quarter Financial Report. (Cox)Item-11: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-332: Johnson County Coalition. (Wheat)Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-322: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0038; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an amended performance agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for property improvements and redevelopmen2026-340: Accept a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Alvarado Independent School District for the purchase of approximately 18,450 square feet of property located along N. Cummings Drive in the amount of $35,000 for the City's N. Cummings Drive expan2026-323: Consideration and action related to the awarding of a contract for paving repairs to Rene St. (Harris)2026-314: Consideration and action related to the approval of a payment in the amount of $20,000 for the 2026 Johnson County Pioneer & Old Settlers Reunion to be held October 7th through October 10th, 2026. (Suber)2026-304: June 15, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2026-305: June 22, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-20: NEW BUSINESS2026-263: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0016, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to General Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) District, on land in the I. Glaze Survey, A-313, the J.M. Ro2026-264: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0017, An Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Plan map in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Alvarado. (Intersection of CR 810 and 67) (French)2026-256: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0044, A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, determining costs and calling a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Lone Oak Improvement Area #2 Pu2026-337: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0018; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Division 5, “Speed Limits,” of Article II, “Traffic Regulations,” of Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the Code of Ordinances, by amending 2026-296: Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-0019, amending Chapter 9, “Business Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances by updating Section 9-80, “Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules,” and adding a new Article V, “Mobile Food Vendor and Food Tru2026-293: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-000045; A Resolution Approving Funding Participation from the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) for the Parkway Drive Sanitary Sewer Project, Amending the Project Budget as Necessary, and Authorizing th2026-295: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0046; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Carrie Keeton for the historic building rehab of 103 South Friou St; establishing t2026-321: First Reading Resolution No. R2026-0047; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an amendment to the economic development agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and Halfie's Rambles, LLC for a restaurant at2026-346: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0048; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the acquisition of real property located at 100 S. Spears Street from David's Properties, LP by the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation in furtherance2026-347: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0049; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain2026-345: Consideration and action related to approval of the Nominating Committee's recommendations of appointments to the Ethics Board of Review (BOR) and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreements. (Wheat, Short, Thomas)Item-32: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-288: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agenda2026-289: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have2026-287: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the Item-36: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-37: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2026-324: Consideration and action related to the award of a contract for Employee Health Benefits. (Licitra)Item-8: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-9: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - June 22, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
2026-268: Consideration and action related to the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem. (Taylor)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-250: Acceptance of the Certification to the Mayor and Council of the Official Returns for the June 13, 2026, City of Alvarado Runoff Election. (Taylor)2026-251: Ordinance 2026-0039; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Certifying the Election Results for the June 13, 2026, Runoff Election. (Taylor)Item-9: PRESENTATIONS2026-252: Issue Certification of Election, Statement of Elected Official, and Issue the Oath of Office to City Councilmember Ward 2, Place 5, Cherry Bryant. (Taylor)Item-11: NEW BUSINESS2026-253: Discuss and Receive Training from the City Attorney Regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, City Ethics Policy, and Related Matters. (TOASE)Item-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-249: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contempItem-16: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-17: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - June 15, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-244: Vac Truck Presentation (Harris)Item-9: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-266: Alvarado Infrastructure UpdateItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-182: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0033; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Los Jarritos, Inc (DBA Alvarado Wings and B2026-187: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0034; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the revised Alvarado Food Truck Incubator Program; and providing an effective date. (Cromer)2026-261: Resolution No. R2026-0036; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing city participation in the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, and authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Participation Agreement and all ne2026-262: Resolution No. R2026-0037; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing City Participation in the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program offered by Region VIII Education Service Center, authorizing the City Manager to 2026-238: May 12, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)2026-254: May 18, 2026, Regular City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-18: NEW BUSINESS2026-185: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0012; An Ordinance of the City Of Alvarado, Texas, approving an ordinance annexing by voluntary petition approximately 215 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdi2026-202: Public hearing, consideration and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0013, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to Planned Development (Pd) District for Garden Home (GN) District and Single Family Residential (Sf-2026-242: Consideration and action on the application of C.J. Hitch with Kimley-Horn on behalf of DRB Group represented by Brenden Alves for approval of the Agave Trail Addition Phase 1a final plat on approximately 32.222 acres known as a portion of Tract 6 in the 2026-259: Consideration and adoption of the City of Alvarado Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Program Policy to establish guidelines and eligibility requirements for Ad Hoc Community Events. (Suber)2026-258: Discussion regarding the City of Alvarado Parkway Park basketball court project and to receive direction from City Council regarding placement of the court. (Tucker)2026-243: First Reading Resolution 2026-0037; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Amended Performance Agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for property improvements and redevelopment of 105 2026-270: Consider and take possible action on appointments to the following City boards and Commissions, based on recommendations from the Alvarado Boards and Commissions Recommendation Committee: (Wheat, Thomas, Short)Alvarado Economic Development CorporationPlacItem-26: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-236: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agendaNegotiations and potential eminent domain action for the acquisition of real property for construction2026-240: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have2026-269: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the Item-30: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-267: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2026-0040 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for construction and maintenance of the NItem-32: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - May 18, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-9: MAYOR'S UPDATEItem-6: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-7: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-8: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: PRESENTATIONS2026-215: Recognition of Scott Arthur for Service to the City of Alvarado City Council.2026-216: Growth and Development in the City of Alvarado. (Wheat)Item-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-210: Second Reading of Resolution R2026-0021; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Economic Development Grant for the Pecan Orchard Improvements Project; authorizing the AEDC President to execute all documents related thereto; and providin2026-211: Second Reading of Resolution R2026-0025; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Economic Development Corporation's expenditure of funds for a professional services agreement between the City of Alvarado and Innovative Transportation2026-212: Second Reading of Resolution R2026-0026; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to undertake the Downtown Refresh Initiative as an economic development project; finding that the project promo2026-190: Resolution R2026-0030; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Adopting the Bylaws of the Alvarado Park and Recreation Advisory Board; and providing an effective date. (Tucker)2026-223: Appointment of members to the Alvarado Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Tucker)2026-179: April 6, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)2026-180: April 20, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)Item-19: NEW BUSINESS2026-206: Consideration and action related to awarding External Audit Services to Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP and subsequent authorization to the City Manager or Chief Financial Officer to sign the engagement letter for services related to the FY26 audit. (Cox)2026-173: Presentation and discussion regarding properties acquired by the City through tax foreclosure sales and options for sale. (Cox)2026-221: Public Hearing, Consideration and action on Ordinance 2026-0010 levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Alvarado 215 Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 1 Project; fixing a charge and lien against all pro2026-222: Consideration and action related to the approval of an agreement for the construction and funding of authorized improvements and reimbursement of advances between the City of Alvarado, Texas, and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. (Lennar/V2026-217: Consideration and Action related to Resolution R2026-0028; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Authorizing execution of certain documents in connection with Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Alvarado, Texas, including, without limitation, th2026-218: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0011; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a Final Project and Finance Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Alvarado, Texas; making various findings related to s2026-185: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance 2026-0012; An Ordinance of the City Of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to Planned Development (Pd) District for Garden Home (GH) District and Single Family Residential (Sf-2) 2026-202: Public hearing, consideration and action on Ordinance 2026-0013, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to Planned Development (Pd) District for Garden Home (GN) District and Single Family Residential (Sf-2) D2026-192: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance 2026-0014, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from General Commercial (C-2) District to Single-Family Residential (SF-1) District, on Lot 2 and a portion of Lot 3, Block 19 of the N2026-203: Consideration and action related to Resolution R2026-0029, a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Award of a Professional Design Services Contract for Park Improvements to Pecan Orchard. (Suber)2026-204: Consideration and action related to approval of funding for the Parkway Park Ramp and Sidewalk Enhancement Project as allocated in the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget. (Tucker)2026-208: Consideration and action related to the use of eminent domain to condemn property, and consider Resolution R2026-0031 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for construction 2026-207: Consideration and action related to the use of eminent domain to condemn property, and consider Resolution R2026-0032 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for construction,2026-182: First Reading of Resolution R2026-0033; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Los Jarritos, Inc (DBA Alvarado Wings and Burger2026-187: First Reading of Resolution R2026-0034; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the revised Alvarado Food Truck Incubator Program; and providing an effective date. (Cromer)2026-228: Consideration and action regarding the appointment of a committee to review applications and make recommendations for appointments to the City of Alvarado’s various Boards and Commissions. (Wheat)Item-36: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-198: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2026-227: §551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of t2026-199: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-40: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-41: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - May 12, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-174: Acceptance of the Certification to the Mayor and Council of the Official Returns for the May 2, 2026, City of Alvarado General Election.2026-175: Ordinance 2026-0008; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Certifying the Election Results for the May 2, 2026, General City Elections. (Taylor)2026-226: Ordinance 2026-0009; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Ordering a Runoff Election for the Office of City Council Ward 2 Place 5, to be held on June 13, 2026. (Taylor)Item-10: PRESENTATIONS2026-177: Issue Certification of Election, Statement of Elected Official, and Issue the Oath of Office to City Councilmember Ward 3, Place 6, Joshua Rendon.Item-12: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-13: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - April 20, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-143: Monarch Waystation Certificate - Martha Dean2026-126: Texas Health Presentation - Ahrein BennettItem-10: CONSENT AGENDA2026-122: Resolution No. 2026-0020; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, nominating Sabre Communications Corporation to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank for designation as an Enterprise Projec2026-160: First Reading of Resolution No. 2026-0021; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Economic Development Grant for the Pecan Orchard Improvements Project; authorizing the AEDC President to execute all documents related thereto; and provid2026-166: Resolution No. R2026-0027, authorizing the submission of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Senate Bill 224 grant application to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. (Authorize TMVCPA grant application) (Gross)2026-137: March 16, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)2026-138: March 23, 2026, City Council Meeting Special Called Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)Item-16: NEW BUSINESS2026-155: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0022; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, determining costs and calling a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Alvarado 215 Public Improvement2026-156: Consideration and action on Resolution No. R2026-0023; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation, setting a Public Hearing date for May 18, 2026, and authorizing the issuance of a publicized notice by the City Secr2026-128: Public Hearing, consideration, and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0024; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, establishing the Chambers Creek Public Improvement District and ordering Public Improvements to be made for the benefit of such di2026-134: Consideration and action related to an Agreement for the Construction and Funding of Authorized Improvements and Reimbursement of Advances for the Chambers Creek Public Improvement District between the City of Alvarado and Avalon Development Group, LLC. (2026-130: Public Hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0005; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating a Contiguous Geographic Area within the City’s Corporate Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as2026-123: Public hearing, consideration and action on the application of MV&A Builders LLC for a zoning change from Single-family Residential (SF-2) District to Garden Home (GH) District on 0.3213 acres known as a portion of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 6 of the N2026-172: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0006, an Ordinance replacing Chapter 42, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Alvarado, Texas, in its entirety; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinan2026-139: Presentation and discussion of the City of Alvarado's FY 2026 First Quarter Financial Report (Cox)2026-119: Consideration and action related to adding a position to the Engineering Department for a Construction Inspector. (Chavarria)2026-167: Consideration and action related to adding a position for an Administrative Assistant. (Suber)2026-118: First Reading of Resolution No. 2026-0025; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Economic Development Corporation's expenditure of funds for a professional services agreement between the City of Alvarado and Innovative Transportatio2026-161: First Reading of Resolution No. 2026-0026; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to undertake the Downtown Refresh Initiative as an economic development project; finding that the project proItem-29: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-135: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council REGULAR City Council seeks the advice of its attorney abo2026-136: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, st2026-159: §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City Manager Annual Check-inItem-33: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-34: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - April 06, 2026
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Item-13: ADJOURNMENTItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2026-150: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)2026-154: Discuss and consider Resolution No. R2026-0019 of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, setting a public hearing under section 311.003 of the Texas tax code for the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone within the Corporate Limits and tItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-151: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council REGULAR City Council seeks the advice of its attorney abo2026-152: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-12: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - March 23, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2026-96: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0004; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Empire Investments, LLC regarding Pr2026-97: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0013; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Halfie's Rambles, LLC regarding ProjItem-10: NEW BUSINESS2026-110: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0017, A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Authorizing Alvarado representatives in matters pertaining to the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Prog2026-111: Consideration and action related to Resolution R2026-0018, a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Award of a Professional Service Provider Contract for the 2025–2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Fund Program. (Sub2026-112: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)Item-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-113: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council REGULAR City Council seeks the advice of its attorney abo2026-114: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-17: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-18: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - March 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2026-85: Ordinance No. 2026-0004; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Chapter 2, "Administration", of the City of Alvarado Code by creating a New Article VI, "Code of Ethics and Conduct", establishing a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Offi2026-84: Resolution No. R2026-0011; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing the payment of four cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and relat2026-92: February 16, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-11: NEW BUSINESS2026-80: Presentation and discussion regarding the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and the potential nomination of a qualifying business located within the City of Alvarado; providing an overview of program requirements, benefits, and nomination process. (Cromer)2026-79: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0004; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Empire Investments, LLC regarding Pro2026-82: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0012; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas; Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for Funding Under the Texas Community Development Block Grant (2026-81: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0013; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Halfie's Rambles, LLC regarding Proje2026-83: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0014; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a purchase of approximately 0.539 acres of surplus real property identified as Tract No. 2, located at Business High2026-93: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0015; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting a quitclaim deed from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) conveying any right, title, and interest of the2026-76: Consideration and action related to the approval of the reconstruction of the Alvarado Boat Ramp. (Chavarria)2026-89: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)2026-94: Consideration and action on approving Resolution R2026-0016 of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting a petition for the creation of the Chambers Creek Public Improvement District within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of2026-66: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance 2026-0003; an Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Alvarado, including the Downtown Master Plan and the Park Master Plan. (French, LJA)Item-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-86: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2026-87: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on 2026-88: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-26: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - February 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2026-37: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square2026-36: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0005; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement between the AEDC and Advanced Career Educ2026-57: Resolution No. R2026-0008; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor; and authorizing the payment of ten cents per capita to the Steering Committee to fund regula2026-52: Resolution No. R2026-0009; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating the Chief of Police as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the applicant in dealing with the Officer of Governor, for the purpose of submitting an applicat2026-56: Approval of a Public Safety Data Sharing Agreement between Public Safety Agencies in Johnson County, Texas. (May)2026-60: Resolution No. R2026-0010; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, in support of the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation in the City of Joshua. (Wheat)2026-35: January 29th, 2026, City Council Minutes (Taylor)Item-15: NEW BUSINESS2026-20: Consideration and action related to making a nomination to fill a vacancy on the Johnson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Wheat)2026-61: Presentation and consider approval of the City of Alvarado's financial audit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by representatives of Waters, Vollmering, Beavers & Adams, LLP and direct preparation of an annual financial statement based upon said audit. (Cox)2026-38: Consideration and action related to the construction of a carport at the Alvarado Fire Station. (Rodgers)2026-32: Consideration and action related to a development agreement between the City of Alvarado and 5770 S I-35W LLC and its Manager, RUAR Popeyes Properties, LLC. (French)2026-43: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)2026-55: Consideration and action related to an Engineering Services Contract with MAS Consulting Engineer to prepare construction plans, specifications, and bidding documents for the South Baugh Street Paving & Drainage and Water and Sewer Improvements, LLC. (ChaItem-22: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-23: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 29, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDAItem-8: NEW BUSINESSItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-10: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-11: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 27, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDAItem-8: NEW BUSINESSItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-10: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-11: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 26, 2026
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Item-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDAItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-500: Resolution No. R2026-0001; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Calling for a General Election to be held on May 2, 2026, establishing procedures for that election, authorizing the method of voting, and providing an effective d2025-501: December 15, 2025, City Council Minutes - (Taylor)2026-14: Second Reading Resolution R2025-0045 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a contract of sale between The Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and AKS Car Wash, LLC for the purchase of 908 N. Cummings DriItem-11: NEW BUSINESS2026-7: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2026-0001; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article IV "Boards and Commissions," Division 2, "Library Board" in its en2025-520: City of Alvarado — Resolution R2025-0002; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, providing for the annual update to the City of Alvarado, Texas, Investment Policy. (Cox)2025-522: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2026-0002; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving and adopting a revised budget for the City for fiscal year October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, providing that e2025-523: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance 2026-0003; An Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Alvarado, including the Downtown Master Plan and the Park Master Plan. (French)2025-519: Consideration and action related to the Inspire Addition preliminary plat on approximately 38.036 acres known as Tracts 3 & 4 in the John Dixon Survey, A-214, and Tract 7 in the William Balch Survey, A-48, approximately addressed at 6881 E Hwy 67, 602 Per2026-10: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Resolution No. R2026-0003; a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Alvarado and the State of Texas for the rehabilitation of existin2026-2: Consideration and action related to a waiver of the Historic Use Permit for groundwater wells from the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. (Fain)2026-4: Consideration and action related to directing the City Manager to approve the purchase of playground equipment for Carver Park. (Fain)2026-15: First Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square 2026-16: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0004; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement between the AEDC and Empire Investment LLC2026-17: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0005; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement between the AEDC and Advanced Career Educa2026-1: Consideration and action related to a nomination for an unexpired term to the Johnson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Wheat)2026-6: Consideration and action related to the appointment of unexpired terms of the Library Advisory Board, Place 5 and Place 6. (Wheat)Item-25: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-516: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-517: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on 2025-518: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-29: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-30: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - December 15, 2025
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2025-482: November 6, 2025, Special Called Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes. (Taylor)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-484: Presentation of the Lifesaving Award by the City of Alvarado Police Department.2025-486: Presentation of the Meritorious Conduct Award by the City of Alvarado Police Department.2025-485: Presentation of the Purple Heart Award by the City of Alvarado Police Department.Item-10: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-469: Acceptance of a donation to the Alvarado Fire Department from Pogue Construction to replace exterior doors at the Fire Department. (Rodgers)2025-470: Accept a donation from the Texas Forest Service for a new tanker truck and skid unit. (Rodgers)2025-473: Approving 2026 City Council Meeting Dates for Regular Scheduled Meetings. (Taylor)2025-483: November 17, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-17: NEW BUSINESS2025-468: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2025-0029; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Division 5, “Speed Limits,” of Article II, “Traffic Regulations,” of Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the Code of Ordinances, by amending 2025-471: First reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square for the2025-479: First Reading Resolution R2025-0045 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a contract of sale between The Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and AKS Car Wash, LLC for the purchase of 908 N. Cummings Driv2025-478: Consideration and Action related to the second reading of Resolution R2025-0041; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the use of the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation funds, not to exceed $20,000, for the demolition of the struct2025-472: Consideration and action directing the City Manager to execute a Master Professional Services Agreement Task Authorization Amendment #2 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Alvarado Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. (Fain)2025-477: Consideration and action related to a North Central Texas Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. (Fain)2025-474: Public hearing, consideration and action on Ordinance 2025-0030; annexing by voluntary petition approximately 13.41 acres in the John Dixon Survey, Abstract 214, generally located north of U.S. Hwy 67 and west of IH 35W, with the approximate addresses of 2025-475: Public Hearing, Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 2025-0031; An Ordinance of the City Of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District with a portion in the Floodplain (FP) Overlay District to General Commercial (C-2) District, on a tr2025-490: Consideration and action related to the application of Christian Delgado with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD, on behalf of 215 67 Alvarado LP, for approval of the Valor Addition Phase 2 final plat on 54.098 acres known as a treat out of 2025-481: Consideration and action related to approving a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, & Carter, L.L.P. for the Alvarado Hills Paving and Drainage Improvement Project. (Chavarria)2025-480: Consideration and Action relating to the appointment of members to the Alvarado EDC Board. (Wheat)Item-29: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-466: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-491: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on 2025-487: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-33: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION2025-492: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0047 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for the Green Sanitary Sewer Line Project2025-493: Any other action that is necessary as a result of the Executive Session.Item-36: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - November 17, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: COMMUNITY RECOGNITION2025-435: Presentation of the 2025 Alvarado Citizen of the Year.Item-8: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-428: Service Recognition of Retired Volunteer Firefighter, Pete Weber.Item-10: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-427: October 20, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-429: Ordinance No. 2025-0026; An Ordinance of The City Of Alvarado, Texas, Amending Section 9-22, “Permit or License Required,” of Article II, “Alcoholic Beverage Establishments,” of Chapter 9, “Business Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Alvarad2025-459: Ordinance No. 2025-0027; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 22-27, “Office Created; Appointment; Compensation; Oath,” and deleting Section 22-30, “Term Of Office,” of Article II, “Municipal Court Judge,” of “Chapter 22, “MunicipItem-15: NEW BUSINESS2025-431: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2025-0028; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, providing for the abandonment and release of the city's interest in a portion of Sunflower Lane to the abutting property owner; authorizing the mayor to 2025-432: Discussion regarding the prioritization of street rehabilitation projects for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. (Chavarria)2025-444: Consideration and Action related to Resolution No. R2025-0039; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation of a tract of 13.41 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of 2025-451: First Reading of Resolution R2025-0041; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the use of the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation funds, not to exceed $20,000 for the demolition of the City-owned structure located at 201 N. Spears St2025-460: First Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0042; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation's authorization of an Economic Development Project with Lambert & Green, LLC for the Redevelopment of 105 S. F2025-461: First Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square for the2025-450: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2025-0044; A Resolution to the City of Alvarado, Texas, affirming the nomination(s) for candidates for the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Texas. (Wheat)Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-437: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-438: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-26: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - November 06, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: NEW BUSINESS2025-445: Discussion, review, and recommendation of the draft concepts and highlights for the City of Alvardo's Master Plan Set with City Staff and LJA. (French)Item-7: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - October 20, 2025
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2025-382: Employees of the 1st and 2nd Quarter.Item-8: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-9: CONSENT AGENDAItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-381: September 15, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-384: City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0037; a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to change rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses sh2025-395: City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0038; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, authorizing the City Manager to execute Global Opioid Settlement documents relating to the Kroger Settlement and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all future OpiItem-13: NEW BUSINESS2025-393: Consideration and action related to approval of an update to the City of Alvarado, Texas, Personnel Policy Manual. (Walls)2025-383: Recommendations on Future Staffing needs for the City of Alvarado as presented by Human Resources. (Walls)2025-385: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2025-0023; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving and adopting the new voting district reapportionment map of the City and Revising the Municipal Ward Boundaries in respo2025-386: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2025-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for Local Government Maintenance of Railroad pavement markings and signs. (Chavarr2025-408: Second reading of City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0036; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation’s authorization of a $15,000 economic development incentive for Leap of Faith and ratifying th2025-413: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2025-0025; An ordinance amending Section 38-255, “On-Street Parking Prohibited,” of Article III, “Stopping, Standing And Parking” Of chapter 38, Traffic And Vehicles,” of the Alvarado CoItem-20: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-390: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-391: §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. Municipal Court Judge ContractItem-23: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - October 15, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-3: BOARD COMMENTSItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2025-400: Alvarado Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for July 16, 20252025-406: Accept the resignation of Christi Davis from the Alvarado Public Library Board.2025-409: Financial Report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025.Item-8: NEW BUSINESS2025-402: Consideration and action related to assignment of place for board members.2025-403: Consideration and action related to the possible approval of the Alvarado Public Library Advisory Board Bylaws.2025-404: Discussion related to updated purchasing method for library materials.2025-405: Discussion related to upcoming events.2025-407: Presentation and discussion related to the Open Meetings Act training and Public Information Act training.2025-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 18, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-3: NEW BUSINESS2025-368: Consider and provide advice on Carver Park enhancements, to include playground, parking, pavilion, and basketball court.2025-370: Consideration and provide advice on recommendations on projects to enhance Parkway Park, to include Historic Bench restoration, possible erosion control options, fully functional restroom options and Drinking Fountain update.2025-371: Consideration and provide advice on suggested uniform Parks Rules signage2025-372: Consideration and provide advice on Lake Park enhancement projects to include, fish wash station update, designated swim area, and Boat Ramp improvements.2025-373: Consideration and Provide advice on Parks Advisory Board Meeting Format.2025-378: Brief Board on the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan.2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 15, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-343: Retired Fire Captain Archie Gerbine (Rodgers)Item-8: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-9: CONSENT AGENDA2025-330: August 18, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-375: September 4, 2025, City Council Minutes, Special Called Budget Workshop. (Taylor)2025-356: Ordinance No. 2025-0022; An Ordinance amending Division 5, “Speed Limits,” of Article II, “Traffic Regulations,” of Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Alvarado, Texas, by amending Section 38-129, “School Zones,” by modi2025-359: First reading of City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0036; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation's authorization of a $15,000 economic development incentive for Leap of Faith and ratifying the2025-367: Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Johnson County Emergency Service District #1 Contract. (Rodgers)Item-15: NEW BUSINESS2025-331: Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2026 Annual Operating Budget beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. (Cox)2025-332: Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2025-0020; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; appr2025-333: Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.806010 per $100; fixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending Septe2025-334: Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2025-0021; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas affixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of2025-335: Consideration and action related to taking a roll call vote to ratify the City of Alvarado Tax Rate of $0.806010 per $100.00 reflected in the City of Alvarado budget approved for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, in2025-357: Consideration and action related to the second reading of Resolution R2025-0035; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation's authorization of a $150,000 economic development incentive for United S2025-344: Public Hearing, consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2025-0019; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, potentially approving a Specific Use Permit in the General Commercial (C-2) District with the Floodplain (FP) Overly District for sec2025-374: Consideration and action related to the appointment of a Committee to draft a Policy for approval of a City of Alvarado Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy for Council, Boards, and Commission Members. (Wheat)Item-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-337: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-358: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-27: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-28: ADJOURNMENTItem-29: BUDGET STATEMENT2025-376: Pursuant to Section 551.043, Government Code, the following taxpayer impact statement must be on the City Council meeting agenda at which the City Council will discuss or adopt a budget for the City of Alvarado: For the median-valued homestead property ($2025-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 03, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-3: NEW BUSINESS2025-348: Consideration and provide advice on recommendations on projects to enhance Parkway Park, to include Historic Bench restoration, possible erosion control options, fully functional restroom options and Drinking Fountain update.2025-349: Consideration and provide advice on suggested uniform Parks Rules signage2025-350: Consideration and provide advice on Lake Park enhancement projects to include, fish wash station update, designated swim area, and Boat Ramp improvements.2025-351: Consideration and Provide advice on Parks Advisory Board Meeting Format.2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 18, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: PROCLAMATIONS2025-307: Gun Safety AwarenessItem-6: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-7: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-8: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-9: CONSENT AGENDA2025-300: July 10, 2025, Special Called City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-299: July 21, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-301: July 31, 2025, Special Called City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-324: City of Alvarado - Ordinance 2025-0016: An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a Negotiated Settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2025 Rate Review M2025-328: City of Alvarado - Ordinance 2025-0017; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas amending its fee schedule related to garbage collection fees. (Taylor)2025-317: Approval of a letter of engagement with Waters, Vollmering, Beavers and Adams, L.L.P. to perform the Annual Audit for Fiscal Year 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents in connection therewith. (Cox)2025-320: City of Alvarado - Ordinance 2025-0014: An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, a Fair Housing Ordinance prohibiting discrimination in housing in the City, and designating the month of April a Fair Housing Month, to reflect civil rights requirements 2025-321: City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0033: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, a Resolution adopting a Civil Rights and Citizen Participation Policy for the City, including a citizen participation plan and compliant and grievance procedures; provi2025-322: City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0034; a Resolution adopting an amendment to Section 431.7 of Alvarado Police Department Policy 431, “First Amendment Assemblies,” to reflect the General Land Office of the State of Texas requirement that law enforcement2025-326: Approval of the yearly Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Service between the City of Alvarado and Johnson County. (Alvarado Police Dispatching Services) (May)2025-329: Approval of the yearly Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Service between the Alvarado Marshal and Johnson County. (Alvarado City Marshall Dispatching Services) (May)2025-340: Approval of a yearly Amendment to Communications System Agreement with Johnson County. (Annual Subscriber Unit Fee for Police Radio Equipment) (May)2025-341: Approval of a yearly Interlocal Agreement for Housing City's Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners for Budget Year 2025-2026. (Johnson County Jail Services) (May)2025-319: Accept the Resignation of Parks Board Member, Lisa Deese. (Tucker)Item-24: NEW BUSINESS2025-316: Consider, discuss and take a roll call vote to propose a not to exceed ad valorem tax rate $0.886967 per $100 valuation; set a public hearing for Monday, September 15, 2025, to receive comments concerning said proposed City of Alvarado 2025 tax rate; and 2025-325: Consideration and action relating to the authorization of a Change Order to the Rock Solid, LLC. Contract for the construction of North Cummings Drive Rehabilitation Project (From Hwy. 67 to the City Limits) and authorize the City Manager to execute the c2025-308: Consideration and action related to an Interlocal Agreement with Johnson County for Public Improvement District Assessment Collections. (Suber)2025-318: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2025-0018; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the 2025-2026 Annual Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Update for the Lone Oak Public Improvement District. (S2025-327: First reading of City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0035; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation’s authorization of a $150,000 economic development incentive for United Southwest Components an2025-315: Consideration and action related to the application of HMH Eagle Glen Land, LLC for approval of the Eagle Glen North Addition Phase 1b final plat on 21.133 acres known as tracts and portions of tracts out of the Andrew Spiva Survey, A-770, approximately a2025-304: Consideration and action related to the appointment of members to the Economic Development Corporation. (Wheat)2025-309: Consideration and action related to the appointment of members to the Library Advisory Board. (Wheat)2025-310: Consideration and action related to the appointment of members to the Parks Board. (Wheat)Item-34: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-311: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-312: Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. City Manager Contract Update2025-313: Pursuant to Section § 551.072, Texas Government Code - deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property to be acquired as right-of-way to serve existing and new development in the City.Project Yellow C-22025-314: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-39: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-40: ADJOURNMENT2025-07-31 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 31, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2025-292: Presentation of the City of Alvarado's financial audit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 by representatives of Waters, Vollmering, Beavers & Adams, LLP.2025-293: Consideration and action related to the approval of the City of Alvarado's financial audit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.Item-9: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-294: Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code - consultation with the City's attorneys to seek advice on the following matters: Any listed agenda itemNegotiations and potential eminent domain action for the acquisition of real property as right-of-way to s2025-295: Pursuant to Section § 551.072, Texas Government Code - deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property to be acquired as right-of-way to serve existing and new development in the City.Negotiations and potential eminent domaItem-12: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.2025-296: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0032 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests as right-of-way to serve existing and newItem-14: TOWN HALL MEETING2025-297: City of Alvarado 2025 Redistricting Project Presented by Dan Santee and Jon James, Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, PC. to include discussion with the City Council and Citizens.2025-298: Possible action related to the 2025 Redistricting Project.Item-17: ADJOURNMENT2025-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 28, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: BOARD COMMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-287: Consideration and possible action to approve the March 21, 2025 Alvarado EDC Board Meeting minutes.Item-8: NEW BUSINESS:2025-289: Presentation and discussion of the Financial Report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024–2025.2025-288: Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select a muralist proposal for the Historic Downtown Alvarado mural project.2025-290: Presentation, discussion, and possible action to select the first entrepreneur for the Alvarado Food Truck Incubator Program.Item-12: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-13: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-14: ADJOURNMENT2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 21, 2025
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Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2025-255: June 16, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Walls)2025-254: June 30, 2025, Special Called City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS2025-256: City of Alvarado - Resolution 2025-0027: A resolution of the City Council suspending the July 30, 2025, Effective Date of Oncor Electronic Delivery Company's requested rate change to permit the city time to study the request and establish reasonable rates2025-265: City of Alvarado - Resolution 2025-0028: A resolution of the City Council designating certain positions as authorized signatories for all city accounts maintained by First Financial Bank of Alvarado. (Cox)2025-261: City of Alvarado Resolution R2025-0029: A resolution of the City Council, authorizing authorized signatories for the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program through the Texas General Land Office (GLO). (French2025-286: City of Alvarado Ordinance No. 2025-0015: An ordinance of the City Council amending Section 38-129 of the City of Alvarado Code providing an update to the School Zone on N. Cummings Drive. (DeBuff)Item-14: NEW BUSINESS2025-266: Public Hearing, consideration, and action related to approving Ordinance 2025-0013, of the Alvarado City Council annexing by voluntary petition approximately 60.575 acres in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract 971, generally located north of CR 604 a2025-260: Presentation and discussion related to elements of the Comprehensive Plan, a project of the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program through the Texas General Land Office (GLO). (French)2025-268: Presentation and discussion related to a fair housing ordinance, a civil rights policy resolution, and other associated documents, which are federal requirements of the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program 2025-257: Consideration and action related to the application of HMH Eagle Glen, LLC for approval of the Eagle Glen North Addition Phase 1a final plat on 43.514 acres known as tracts and portions of tracts out of the Andrew Spiva Survey, A-770, approximately addres2025-258: Consideration and action related to the application of HMH Eagle Glen Land, LLC for approval of the Eagle Glen North Addition Phase 1c final plat on 11.306 acres known as tracts and portions of tracts out of the Andrew Spiva Survey, A-770, approximately a2025-259: Consideration and action related to the application of Chris Wall with JBI Partners, Inc. on behalf of GRBK Edgewood LLC & Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC for approval of the Lone Oak Addition Phase 2 final plat on 68.838 acres known as tracts and por2025-282: Consideration and action related to Resolution R2025-30: A resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating the City Manager as the applicant for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant; certifying the eligibility 2025-283: Consideration and Action related to Resolution R2025-0031: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating certain officials as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the City of Alvarado with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,2025-262: Consideration of and action related to rescheduling the Regular City Council Meetings to the third Tuesday of each month. (Wheat)Item-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-271: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contem2025-273: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. The City Council may convene in executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of2025-280: § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, sItem-28: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-29: ADJOURNMENT2025-07-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 10, 2025
2025-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - June 30, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
2025-249: Consideration and action related to awarding a contract for the Cummings Drive Overlay Project. (Chavarria)Item-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA:Item-8: NEW BUSINESS:2025-223: Consideration and action related to an amendment to the Development Agreement with History Maker Homes. (DeBuff)2025-248: Consideration and action related to an Easement Agreement for constructing a new at grade crossing to be located at Sunflower Lane. Department of Transportation (DOT) No. 021853T ("Easement Agreement") (DeBuff)2025-252: Presentation, consideration and possible action related to Resolution R2025-0026, a resolution authorizing the Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Alvarado and the State of Texas for the Cummings Drive Project from US 67 to CR 604. (Chavarria)2025-247: Presentation, consideration and possible action related to information provided by Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan update. (Chavarria)Item-15: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-16: ADJOURNMENT2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - June 16, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-21: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-22: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:Item-7: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:Item-8: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-215: Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2025-219: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for participation in the Alliance for Innovation (AFI) Purchasing Cooperative. (Suber)2025-220: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0021 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement regarding participation in the Texas Share Cooperative Purchasing Program. (Suber)2025-221: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with OMNIA Partners for participation in the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program. (Suber)2025-222: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center for participation in the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program. (Suber)2025-217: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year rental agreement with UBEO Enterprise Printing Solutions for multifunctional printing equipment and managed print services. (Suber)Item-15: NEW BUSINESS:2025-238: Presentation by Heath Haigood representing HUB International regarding recommendations for 2025-26 benefit plans. (Walls)2025-239: Consideration and action to approve authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with HUB International for 2025-26 benefit plans. (Walls)2025-240: Presentation by Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan update. (Chavarria)2025-236: Consideration and action to award the bid for 2024 Street and Waterline Improvements Project (Chris Ct., Janis St., Helen St., and Lorie St.) for construction and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. (Chavarria)2025-224: Consideration and possible action on a resolution of the City of Alvarado, accepting the petition for annexation of a portion of a tract of land out of the McKinney & Williams Survey, approximately addressed at 6565 CR 604, being 60.575 acres, more or les2025-205: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2025-225: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0023, authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for 100 N. Parkway to serve existing and2025-226: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0024, authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for 210 S. Parkway to serve existing and2025-242: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0025, authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for 580 N. Parkway to serve existing and2025-233: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and the City Manager to negotiate and execute the purchase of Project Red-C-05 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-234: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and the City Manager to negotiate and execute the purchase of Project Orange-C-04 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - May 19, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: ANNOUNCEMENTS:Item-8: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-181: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 04/21/2025 Regular City Council meeting. (Walls)2025-186: Discussion, consideration and action on the appointment of board members to the City of Alvarado P&Z Board. (Wheat)2025-188: Consideration and action to install stop signs, establishing a three-way stop at the intersection of N. Friou and E. Patton. (May)2025-199: Consideration and action to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Alvarado, Texas and Johnson County for the Operation of the Stop the Offender Program (S.T.O.P.) Special Crimes Unit 2024. (May) (Stop the Offender Program In2025-200: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0017, authorizing the submission of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Senate Bill 224 grant application to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. (Authorize TMVCPA grant applItem-14: NEW BUSINESS:2025-197: Swearing in of newly elected Council Members. (Walls)2025-198: Consideration and action to appoint one Council Member as Mayor Pro Tem who shall hold office for one (1) year as set forth in section 3.08 of the Alvarado City Charter. (Wheat)2025-190: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0018, affirming the nomination(s) for candidate(s) for the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Texas. (Walls)2025-189: Public hearing, consideration and action on the application of Darryl Tucker on behalf of 275 Alvarado LLC represented Ron Welborn for approval of a zoning change from Agricultural (A) District and Light Manufacturing/Industrial (M-1) District with portio2025-211: Public Hearing on the Re-creation of the Whisper Park Public Improvement District. (Whisper Park PID) (Suber)2025-212: Consider a resolution regarding the Re-creation of the Whisper Park Public Improvement District and ordering public improvements to be made for the benefit of such district; providing for a severability clause; providing an effective date; and containing 2025-207: Public Hearing on levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 1 project. (Lone Oak PID) (Suber)2025-208: Consider an ordinance levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 1 Project; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within Improvement Area # 1 of the dis2025-209: Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the "City of Alvarado, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 1 Project)"; approving and authorizing an indenture of trust, a bond pur2025-210: Consider approval of a Phase Two Reimbursement Agreement for the Lone Oak Public Improvement District with GRBK Edgewood LLC and Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC. (Lone Oak PID) (Suber)2025-196: Presentation on Cooperative Agreements. (Suber)2025-136: Presentation from Code Enforcement. (Roberts)2025-187: Consideration and action to adopt the process to be used for involving and receiving public input in the 2025 council ward redistricting. (Walls)2025-178: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding participation in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with Ellis County. (Chavarria)2025-201: Consideration and action to approve street repairs on S. Baugh Street and S. Spears Street. (Chavarria)2025-213: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on awarding bid for N. Cummings Overlay. (Chavarria)2025-182: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0009 providing for a residential homestead ad valorem (property tax) exemption from City ad valorem taxation. (Cox)2025-192: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2025-0019, adopting the City of Alvarado, Texas investment policy, and providing an effective date. (Cox)Item-33: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-34: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:2025-204: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - April 21, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PROCLAMATION:Item-8: RECOGNITION:Item-9: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-127: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 03/17/2025 Regular City Council meeting. (Walls)2025-153: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 04/07/2025 Special City Council meeting. (Walls)2025-154: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2025-0010, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds into the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool / Texpool Prime”), a public funds i2025-156: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2025-0011 amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. within the Government Code Chapter 2256 Public Funds Investment Ac2025-157: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2025-0012 designating certain positions as authorized signatories for all city accounts maintained by First Financial Bank. (Cox)2025-146: Consideration and action to install stop signs, establishing a four-way stop at the intersection of N. Friou and Elm Street, and a three-way stop at the intersection of N. Friou and Adair Street. (May)Item-16: NEW BUSINESS:2025-151: Consideration and action regarding award of Solid Waste Collections and Disposal Services Contract. (Wheat)2025-134: Consider and act on a resolution accepting for filing an amended and restated petition for creation of the Whisper Park Public Improvement District within the City of Alvarado. (Suber)2025-145: Consider and act on a resolution determining costs and calling a public hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Lone Oak Public Improvement District; directing the publication and mailing of notice of such publi2025-172: Consideration and action on the application of Lennar Homes for approval of the Valor Addition Phase 1 final plat on 84.559 acres known as tracts and portions of tracts out of the William Hickman Survey, A-327, approximately addressed at 9201 E. Hwy 67. (2025-101: Report on 2025 Alvarado Job Fair. (Cromer)2025-147: Presentation and discussion regarding a possible general homestead exemption on residential property values. (Cox)2025-180: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the resignation of a board member and the appointment of a replacement to the Prairielands Public Facility Corporation. (Wheat)Item-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-25: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:2025-142: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2025-175: Consideration and action to authorize the Mayor to negotiate a contract with the City Manager, based on terms discussed in Executive Session.2025-123: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0015, authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for the Sunflower Lane Improvement Proje2025-158: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0016, authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests as right-of-way to serve existing and ne2025-161: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and the City Manager to negotiate and execute the purchase of Project Red-C-1 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-160: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and the City Manager to negotiate and execute Project Orange-C-2 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-173: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Project Orange-C-3 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (DeBuff)2025-174: Consideration and action to amend Project Ascend based on terms as discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - April 07, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
2025-148: Discussion regarding waste management contract. (Wheat)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA:Item-7: NEW BUSINESS:2025-115: Consideration and action to approve Parkway Park playground equipment design, color scheme, and expenditures. (Tucker)2025-129: Workshop and discussion on principles of good governance for elected officials presented by SGR. (Wheat)Item-11: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - March 17, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: RECOGNITION:Item-8: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-74: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 03/13/2025 Special City Council Meeting. (Walls)2025-99: Consideration and action to approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the City of Alvarado May 3, 2025, General Election. (Walls)2025-98: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0007, canceling the City of Alvarado May 3, 2025, General Election. (Walls)Item-12: NEW BUSINESS:2025-25: Presentation by Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech (DNRBS&Z) regarding ward redistricting and mapping of the City of Alvarado, Texas. (Walls)2025-106: Presentations, consideration and possible action regarding the solid waste collection contract, including contract renewal, bid acceptance, or reissuance of an RFP. (Cromer)2025-102: Consideration and action to approve payment of $25,000 for the 2025 Johnson County Pioneer & Old Settlers Reunion (JCPOSR) on August 27-30, 2025. (Suber)2025-109: Second public reading, consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0008, approving the Alvarado Food Truck Incubator program and guidelines, including credit and criminal background check; and providing an effective date. (Cromer)2025-111: Presentation and discussion regarding the Historic Downtown Alvarado Art Contest. (Cromer)2025-107: Consideration and action to approve the reallocation of funds designated for the Pecan Orchard Festival, in the amount of $9,000, towards future community events. (Suber)2025-76: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0008, approving and adopting a revised budget for the City for FY 2024-2025 providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with said budget; and providing an effective da2025-93: Discuss and identify possible venues for the Community Forum of the Comprehensive Plan in the Resilient Communities Program grant project. (French)2025-114: Consideration and action to approve the purchase, design, and installation of solar lighting on the Parkway Park pickleball court. (Tucker)2025-116: Provide recommendations, consideration and action to approve the utilization of additional funding for the installation of playground equipment at the Parks of Alvarado. (Tucker)2025-117: Update, consider and provide recommendations regarding future changes to Carver Park. (Tucker)2025-119: Presentation, consideration, and possible action regarding Monarch Way Station at Parkway Park to be installed and maintained by The Texas Master Naturalists. (Tucker)2025-124: Consider and update regarding the Lions Club Volunteer Community Service at Friendship Park. (Tucker)2025-118: Update on restoration of Historic benches at Parkway Park. (Tucker)Item-27: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-28: RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:2025-75: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2025-125: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager and Economic Development Director to execute a Purchase Agreement for Project Orange-C-01 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-126: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager and Economic Development Director to execute a Purchasing Agreement for Project Red-C-01 based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-03-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - March 13, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-15: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-79: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 02/17/2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)Item-9: NEW BUSINESS:2025-83: Public Improvement District (PID) bond workshop. (McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton)2025-82: Consideration and action to accept the Alternate Bid "C" from Day Services, LLC, awarding them a contract in the alternate bid amount of $3,625,299.25 for the construction of the Davis Street Sanitary Sewer project. (Chavarria)2025-58: Consideration, discussion and possible action on appointing ten stakeholders to be interviewed for the Comprehensive Plan in the Resilient Communities Program grant project. (French)2025-59: Consideration, discussion and possible action on appointing members to the Plan Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Comprehensive Plan in the Resilient Communities Program grant project. (French)2025-81: First public reading of Resolution No. R2025-0008 regarding a Food Truck Incubator Program and guidelines. (Cromer)2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - February 17, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: RECOGNITION:Item-7: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-23: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 02/17/2025 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2025-62: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 02/03/2025 Special City Council Meeting. (Walls)2025-61: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2025-0006 for the 2025 Atmos Cities Steering Committee payment. (Walls)2025-48: Consideration and action to approve an amendment to the 2024-25 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services between the City of Alvarado Police Department and Johnson County, Texas. (May)2025-49: Consideration and action to approve an amendment to the 2024-25 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services between the City of Alvarado Marshal and Johnson County, Texas. (May)2025-57: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement regarding shared Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater System Study. (Dwiggins)Item-14: NEW BUSINESS:2025-44: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0005, establishing the creation of Alvarado's Downtown District. (French)2025-24: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0006, rezoning property to Alvarado's Downtown District. (French)2025-70: Workshop and discussion on policies and guidelines for mobile vendors. (French)2025-68: Consideration and guidance on the Alvarado Downtown Square Planting Project. (Tucker)2025-43: Presentation, consideration and guidance on Council Chamber Seal design. (Suber)2025-42: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0007, affirming the nomination(s) for candidate(s) for the board of directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Texas. (Walls)2025-51: Presentation on Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) from McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton. (DeBuff)2025-56: Consideration and action to approve the Second Amendment to the Municipal Materials Management Agreement with Republic Services. (Cromer)2025-63: Consideration and action to authorize the City of Alvarado to proceed with necessary environmental and structural remediation efforts, including the abatement of asbestos, remediation of mold, and demolition, for the Economic Development Corporation’s (EDItem-24: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-25: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:2025-45: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2025-46: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0009, authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property north of the intersection of Highway 67 and CR 2092025-71: Consideration and action to revise agreements with Millis Transfer based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-72: Consideration and action to revise the Project S Parkway 2024 A agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2025-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - February 03, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA:2025-29: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0004 regarding accepting a grant for body armor. (May)Item-8: NEW BUSINESS:2025-28: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0005, consenting to the assignment of the Agave Trail Development Agreement to Brightland Homes, Ltd. (DeBuff)2025-27: Consideration and action to award the bid for Davis Avenue wastewater gravity line construction and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. (Dwiggins)Item-11: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-12: RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:2025-31: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with BNSF Railway Company based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Dwiggins)2025-01-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 22, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:Item-7: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-421: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 12/16/2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2024-423: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0001, calling the May 2025 General Election and approving the Election Agreement between the City of Alvarado, Texas, and Johnson County, Texas. (Walls)2025-9: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0002, authorizing continued participation with the Oncor Cities Steering Committee and authorizing payment. (Walls)2025-1: Consideration and action to approve designation of Chief Teddy May to perform the duties of the City Manager in the event of the absence or disability of the City Manager per Section 5.06 of the City Charter. (DeBuff)2025-6: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2025-0003, authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Alvarado and approving the City's participation in the Recreational Trails Grant Program. (Suber)Item-13: NEW BUSINESS:2025-4: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0001, authorizing restrictive prior service credit for employees who are members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. (Walls)2024-411: Consideration and action to award the bid for Davis Avenue wastewater gravity line construction and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. (Dwiggins)2024-417: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the installation, maintenance, and use of a 24-inch sanitary sewer pipeline. (Dwiggins) (BNSF Easement)2024-422: Workshop and discussion on the Downtown Alvarado TIRZ #3. (Cromer)2024-406: Public Hearing, consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0003, establishing the Downtown Alvarado TIRZ #3, including its boundaries, termination date, and other terms as presented. (Cromer)2025-3: Workshop and discussion on Alvarado's temporary downtown overlay. (French)2024-379: Workshop and discussion on amending Chapter 8, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Alvarado Code. (French) (Vacant Building Ordinance Workshop)2025-8: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0004, amending Chapter 8, “Buildings and Building Regulations,” of the Alvarado Code by adopting a new Article VI, “Vacant Buildings,” defining terms; providing requirements, procedures, and fees for 2024-424: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-0002, amending the City's Master Fee Schedule. (French)Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-24: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:2025-10: Discussion, consideration and action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Alvarado, Texas, and Valor Homes, and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (DeBuff)2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - December 16, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-415: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 11/18/2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2024-404: Consideration and action to move the January Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting to 01/22/2025 due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday falling on the third Monday of the month. (Walls)2024-408: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0029 regarding the implementation of the new personnel manual, effective 12/01/2024. (Walls) (Personnel Manual Adoption)2024-348: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0024, granting to Atmos Energy Corp., its successors, and assigns a gas franchise to use the present and future streets, alleys, highways, public utility easements, and public property of the City of 2024-413: Consideration and action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Alvarado, Texas and Johnson County for the Operation of the Stop the Offender Program (S.T.O.P.) Special Crimes Unit 2024. (May) (Stop the Offender Program Interlocal Agreemen2024-418: Consideration and action to accept the proposal for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services on N. Cummings Road and authorize the City Manager to execute necessary agreements to proceed with the project. (DeBuff) (Whitman Land Group, LLC)Item-14: NEW BUSINESS:2024-410: Discussion, consideration and action to reject all bid submittals received for Davis Avenue wastewater gravity line construction. (Dwiggins)2024-409: Presentation, consideration and action approving Ordinance 2024-0027, amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule. (French)2024-412: Presentation and training from City Attorney on Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code, Conflict of Interest. (Dierker)2024-405: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0026, adopting and enacting a new Code of Ordinances effective as of 06/17/2024. (Walls) (Code Codification)Item-19: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-20: RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:2024-416: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2024-407: Discussion, consideration and action regarding vacation hour allocations for newer employees under the provisions of the approved personnel manual.2024-419: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute Project Red-SE-04 agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session.2024-420: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute Project N. Parkway 2024 A Agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session.2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - November 18, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-6: RECOGNITION:Item-7: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-351: Consideration and action to approve the Bank Proposal, Bank Depository Agreement, and Collateral Security Agreement with First Financial Bank and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents in connection therewith. (Cox)2024-386: Consideration and action to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with TodoVerde for the Information Technology (IT) Network Infrastructure Upgrade. (Suber)2024-401: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. 2024-0024, authorizing the award of Administrative/Project Delivery Service Provider Contract(s) for the 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Fund Project. (Award TxCDBG grant admini2024-402: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. 2024-0025, authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development funds. (Authorize TxCDBG grant aItem-12: NEW BUSINESS:2024-359: TRA Presentation on shared Wastewater Plan Study. (Dwiggins)2024-394: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2024-0023, authorizing professional service provider selection and authorized signatories for the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program through the Texas G2024-395: Discussion, workshop and consideration and action regarding expansion of scope for drafting a temporary zoning district for the Downtown area. (French)2024-377: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Aguirre & Fields on the N. Cummings project to extend the scope of work to C.R. 604 and to execute a change order. (Dwiggins)2024-398: Consideration and action to approve a Services Agreement with BHC Engineers to relocate the existing 8-inch waterline and expand it to a 12-inch line for the construction of N. Cummings Drive. (Dwiggins)2024-384: Consideration and action to award the bid for the reconstruction of the three blocks of S. Friou Street between E. Atchley Street and the BNSF rail, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. (Dwiggins)2024-385: Consideration and action to award the bid for street repairs on Davis Avenue between S. Sparks Street and S. Cummings Drive, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. (Dwiggins)2024-350: Consideration and action to award the bid for Davis Avenue wastewater gravity line construction and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract. (Dwiggins)2024-387: Consideration and possible action on the application of Drew Terrell with Bruckner Truck Sales for approval of a combination plat to create Lot 1, Block 1 of the Bruckner Addition being 26.995 acres, approximately addressed at 6624 CR 604. (French)2024-367: Consideration and action to approve a Professional Service Agreement with SafeBuilt for code enforcement, plan review, and inspection services available, including inspection of subdivision and construction plans and onsite sewer facilities to supplement 2024-354: Public Hearing, consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0022, amending article VII, "Administration and Enforcement," of Chapter 42, "Zoning," of the Code of Ordinances, City of Alvarado, Texas by adding a new section reestablishing the Pla2024-355: Presentation, consideration and action to approve the new personnel manual for the City of Alvarado, Texas. (Walls)Item-25: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-26: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:2024-397: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2024-399: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute Project Red-C-01 Agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session.2024-403: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute Project N. Parkway 2024 A Agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session.2024-11-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - November 06, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-346: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 10/21/2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2024-365: Consideration and action to install stop signs, establishing a three-way stop at the intersection of Cheyenne Trail and Cortese Lane, and a four-way stop at the intersection of Cheyenne Trail and Cherokee Trail. (May)2024-371: Consideration and action to appoint an alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). (French)Item-10: NEW BUSINESS:2024-363: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2024-0022, affirming the casting of votes in the 2025-2026 Election of the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Texas. (Walls)2024-369: Presentation and discussion on the City of Alvarado's Information Technology (IT) Network Infrastructure Upgrade. (Suber)2024-370: Consideration and action to authorize the City Manager to execute construction contracts with Midwest Wrecking Company (Asbestos Abatement) and Southside Environmental Services, LLC (Demolition), in the amount of $59,265.00, to provide for the asbestos abItem-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2024-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - October 21, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: COUNCIL COMMENTS:Item-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES:Item-7: RECOGNITION:Item-8: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-312: Consideration and action to approve minutes from the 09/16/2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2024-319: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0013, granting to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, its successors, and assigns an electric power franchise to use the present and future streets, alleys, highways, public utility easements, public2024-329: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0020, approving Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division, 2024 rate review mechanism filing. (Suber) (Atmos Cities Steering Committee)2024-328: Consideration and action to approve a Letter of Engagement with Waters, Vollmering and Associates, L.L.P. to perform the annual audit for fiscal year 2024, and authorizing the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute any documents in connection therewith. (Co2024-330: Consideration and action to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the Failure to Appear (FTA) Program to align with the 88th Legislative Session changes. (Cox)2024-334: Consideration and action to approve the purchase of fourteen (14) WatchGuard M500 in-car cameras, fourteen (14) WatchGuard body-worn cameras, extend the existing 21 WatchGuard body cameras to the proposed “video-as-a-service” contract, and extend the warr2024-335: Consideration and action to approve the purchase of fifteen (15) budgeted Motorola APX NEXT multiband radios. (Moore)Item-16: NEW BUSINESS:2024-316: Presentation by the Alvarado ISD regarding the Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE). (Suber)2024-310: Presentation on Johnson County Transportation Bond Program by Chris Bosco with Freese and Nichols on behalf of Johnson County. (French)2024-309: Workshop and discussion on updates to the City's Fee Schedule led by Jason Gray with Willdan. (French)2024-341: Workshop and discussion, possible action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Professional Planning Services Agreement with LJA to establish a temporary Zoning District. (French)2024-325: Consideration and action to approve the application of David Lewis with Spry Surveyors on behalf of Alvarado 35/67, LLC for approval of a replat to create Lots 2R1 and 4, Block A of the CVS-Alvarado Addition being 8.04 acres, approximately addressed at 612024-327: Consideration and action to award RFQ for Ward Redistricting and Mapping of the City of Alvarado, Texas. (Walls)2024-313: Public hearing, consideration and action to approve Resolution R2024-0021, adopting guidelines and criteria governing Tax Abatement Agreements pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, and providing an effective date. (Cromer) (Tax Abatement Policy)2024-333: Consideration and action to approve the Street Rehab Project Services Agreement for Janice, Lisa, Lorie, and Chris streets. (Dwiggins)2024-340: Presentation by Belt Construction regarding Santa Fe Street project. (Dwiggins)Item-26: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-27: RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION:2024-307: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2024-345: Consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with Belt Construction regarding the previously executed contract for construction services and authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order pursuant to said negotiations based o2024-344: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute a Project N. Parkway 2024 A agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2024-342: Consideration and action to approve an agreement with Millis Transfer, LLC, related to property currently located in the City’s ETJ and authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute said agreement based on terms dis2024-343: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute Project Ascend agreement based on terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)2024-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 16, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-258: Consideration and action to approve minutes of the 09/09/2024 Special City Council Meeting. (Walls)2024-282: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0017 and appoint City Marshal. (Walls)2024-283: Consideration and action to approve an annual renewal of Emergency Services District #1 contract between ESD #1 and the City of Alvarado, Texas, for 2024-25. (Rodgers)2024-263: Consideration and action to approve the 2024-25 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services between the City of Alvarado Police Department and Johnson County, Texas. (May)2024-264: Consideration and action to approve the 2024-25 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services between the City of Alvarado Marshal and Johnson County, Texas. (May)2024-300: Consideration and action to approve the 2024-25 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for housing of Class C Misdemeanor prisoners between the City of Alvarado, Texas, and Johnson County, Texas. (May)2024-305: Consideration and action to approve an amendment to the Communications System Agreement, effective October 1, 2024, between Johnson County, Texas, and the City of Alvarado, Texas. (May)Item-13: NEW BUSINESS:2024-299: Consideration and possible action regarding events and funding for July 4th, 2025. (Suber)2024-287: Public hearing, consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0018, amending zoning language pertaining to building materials and hardware stores in the Central Business District. (French)2024-261: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0015, adopting the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, for the City of Alvarado, Texas. (Cox, DeBuff)2024-262: Public hearing, consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0016, fixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado, Texas for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2024, an2024-284: Consideration and action to ratify a property tax increase reflected in the City of Alvarado budget approved for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007. (Cox2024-267: Consideration and action to select a Board Director for Texas Municipal League, Region 8. (Walls)2024-297: Consideration and action to select Places 11-14 for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election. (Walls)2024-301: Consideration and action to approve Resolution No. R2024-0020, affirming the nomination(s) for candidate(s) for the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Texas for the 2025-26 term. (Walls)Item-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-23: RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:2024-304: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2024-303: Consideration and action to authorize the Economic Development Director to execute an agreement between the Alvarado EDC and Lambert & Green, LLC, based on the terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)Item-26: COUNCIL COMMENTS:2024-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 09, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
2024-253: Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the 08/19/2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: PROCLAMATION:Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-254: Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the 08/20/2024 Budget Worksession. (Walls)2024-277: Consideration and action to approve the Intergovernmental Service Agreement between United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the City of Alvarado, TX, for the detention and care of detained noncitizens. (Sube2024-279: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2024-0017, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds into the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool / Texpool Prime”), a public funds i2024-291: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2024-0018, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. within the Government Code Chapter 2256 Public Funds Investment A2024-276: Consideration and action to approve Resolution R2024-0019, designating certain positions as authorized signatories for all city accounts maintained by First Financial Bank. (Cox)Item-13: NEW BUSINESS:2024-278: Consideration and action on the application of Chris Wall with JBI Partners, Inc. on behalf of GRBK Edgewood LLC & Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC for approval of the Lone Oak Addition Phase 1 final plat on 70.219 acres known as tracts and portion2024-272: Public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 annual budget beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025. (Cox/DeBuff)2024-273: Consideration and action to approve Pecan Orchard trimming and removal. (Suber)Item-17: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-18: RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:2024-296: Consideration and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Director to execute an agreement between the Alvarado EDC and Lambert & Green, LLC based on the terms discussed in Executive Session. (Cromer)Item-20: COUNCIL COMMENTS:2024-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 20, 2024
2024-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 19, 2024
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT:Item-5: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA:2024-229: Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the 07/15/2024 Regular City Council Meeting. (Walls)2024-246: Consideration and action to approve the minutes of the 08/15/2024 Special City Council Meeting. (Walls)Item-9: NEW BUSINESS:2024-239: Consider, discuss and take a roll call vote to propose an ad valorem tax rate $0.810000 per $100 valuation; set a public hearing for Monday, September 16, 2024 to receive comments concerning said proposed City of Alvarado 2024 tax rate; and set the time, 2024-220: Consideration and action to approve the Alvarado Storefront Improvement Grant Program and Guidelines. (Cromer)2024-240: Consideration and action to approve Ordinance No. 2024-0013, an ordinance granting to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, its successors and assigns, an Electric Power Franchise to use the present and future streets, alleys, highways, public utility ease2024-226: Presentation and training from City Attorney on Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act issues. (Dierker)2024-245: Discussion and direction regarding possible zoning change at 118 E. Weaver. (French)Item-15: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-16: RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:2024-244: Consideration and any action necessary as a result of items legally discussed in Executive Session.2024-248: Authorize the Economic Development Director and City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Alvarado and Millis Transfer based on the terms discussed in Executive Session.Item-19: COUNCIL COMMENTS: