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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/18/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
630 E. Hopkins St. http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10
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ID#26-576 11. MinutesConsider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. August 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes B. August 5, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
Ord. 2026-28(b) 12. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2026-28, on the second of two readings, levying special assessments within Improvement Area #1 for the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District, and apportioning the costs of certain improvements to property in the District: fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the District, and the owners thereof; providing for the manner and method of collection of such assessments; making a finding of special benefit to property in the District and the real and true owners thereof; approving a Service and Assessment Plan; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
ID#26-556 13. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2026-30, on the second of two readings, approving the 2026 Annual Service Plan Update for the Whisper South Public Improvement District; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said document on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
ID#26-557 14. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2026-31, on the second of two readings, approving the 2026 Annual Service Plan Update for the Whisper Public Improvement District; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said document on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
ID#26-558 15. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2026-32, on the second of two readings, approving the 2026 Annual Service Plan Update for the Trace Public Improvement District; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said document on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-130R 16. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-130R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with Texas Electric Cooperatives for a price adjustment in materials and freight charges and for tariff fees passed through to the City of San Marcos associated with the Hilltop Substation Transformer to increase the overall contracted amount by $218,369.55 resulting in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,900,716.55; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Change in Service on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-131R 17. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-131R, approving a one-year extension of the contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the State Department of Information Resources, for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Licenses in the amount of $600,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-132R 18. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-132R, approving an addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority for Private Long-Term Evolution communication services and equipment at no cost to the city unless services are utilized; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the addendum to the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-134R 110. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-134R, authorizing a revised request for reimbursement from the Texas Department of Transportation from the original request of up to $130,000.00 to the revised request of up to $350,000.00 for the San Marcos Regional Airport Control Tower improvements; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all contracts and agreements necessary to obtain such reimbursement and to execute a Designation of Sponsor’s Authorized Representative on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-135R 111. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-135R, approving a Change In Service to the agreement with Operations Management International, Inc. (Jacobs), to provide engineering, design, and preconstruction services for the River Road Water Reclamation Facility improvements in the amount of $610,964.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract amendment on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-136R 112. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-136R, approving a Participating Agency Agreement with Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council formalizing the city’s participation in the Hospital Preparedness Program strengthening regional healthcare and emergency response capabilities through planning, training, grant-funded equipment, exercise, and coordinated disaster response; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-137R 113. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-137R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with Hays County authorizing the County to inspect food service establishments and other food related vendors located on county property that are within the corporate limits of the City of San Marcos; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-141R 115. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-141R, approving an Assessment and Collection Agreement between the City and Hays County regarding the collection of assessments for the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-142R 116. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-142R, authorizing participation in the U.S. Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools; designating authorized representatives; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-143R 117. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-143R, appointing Jonathan Henderson to the position of Interim Chief of the City of San Marcos Fire Department; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-144R 118. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-144R, approving the reallocation of $73,180.42 in funds received by the City of San Marcos under the American Rescue Plan Act to support the recovery of the community from COVID-19; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any related documents; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Ord. 2026-34 119. OrdinanceHold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2026-34, amending the project plan and reinvestment zone financing plan for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5, Downtown TIRZ, to increase funding in support of an annual downtown operations and project plan; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the amendment on behalf of the city; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-34 on the first of two readings.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-133R 19. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-133R, approving a License Agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc., doing business as Lime, authorizing a dockless electric scooter program within the city’s right-of way, in coordination with Texas State University, to offer students, visitors, and the public an environmentally friendly alternative to single occupancy vehicle trips for one year and up to five additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-138R 114. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-138R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Schertz for Allocation of Emergency Medical Services and for Mutual Aid to the unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Ord. 2026-35 120. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2026-35, amending Section 82.003 of the San Marcos City Code by increasing the time of all reduced speed limits for school zones within the city; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-35 on the first of two readings.   Not available Not available
Ord. 2026-36 121. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2026-36, amending Ordinance 2026-33, ordering a General and Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing a Mayor, City Council Member, Place Three, City Council Member, Place Four, and ordering a Special Election to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the term of office for City Council Member, Place Six to be conducted concurrently with the General Election by establishing early voting and election day polling places for this Election; making provisions for conducting the election; declaring an emergency creating the need to adopt this ordinance with only one reading; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-139R 122. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-139R, setting the dates of September 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026, as the dates to hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-140R 123. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-140R, setting a maximum proposed tax rate of 65.1500 cents per $100.00 of taxable value; setting the dates of September 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026, as the dates to hold public hearings on the tax rate; and declaring an effective date. *SEE TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT AT THE END OF THIS AGENDA*   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-145R 124. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-145R, approving a Subrecipient Funding Agreement with Texas State University under which the city will pass through Fiscal Year 2025 Section 5339 (c) Federal Transit Administration funds to Texas State University in the amount of $1,762,476.00 on a reimbursement basis for the purchase of vehicles for the Bobcat Shuttle Service; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-146R 125. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-146R, approving a contract for Election Services with the Hays County Elections Administrator for the provision of Election Services for the City’s General and Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026 and, if necessary, a Runoff Election to be held in accordance with State law; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2026-147R 126. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2026-147R, approving a Joint Election Agreement between the City of San Marcos and Hays County for the holding of a joint election to be held on November 3, 2026; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
ID#26-574 127. Executive SessionThe San Marcos City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel Matters): To discuss the duties of the City Manager related to the Meet and Confer process.   Not available Not available
ID#26-575 128. Executive SessionConsider action, by motion, or provide direction to Staff regarding the executive session item under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel Matters): To discuss the duties of the City Manager related to the Meet and Confer process.   Not available Not available