NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1098
405 E. LOOP STREET, BUILDING 100
BUDA, TX 78610
 

This notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice is hereby given that a Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Buda, TX, will be held at which time the following subjects will be discussed and may be acted upon. In accordance with §551.127, members of the Governing Body may participate remotely by means of videoconference call. Should that occur, a quorum of the governing body will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda.

A. CALL TO ORDER

 
Please turn off your cell phone when you approach the podium.

B. INVOCATION

 

BOBBY FRAUMANN - THE CONNECTION CHURCH

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

D. ROLL CALL

 

E.

SPECIAL AGENDA

 
E.1

Administer oath to newly elected Council Member and Issuance of Certificate of Election (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)

 
E.2

Deliberation and possible action to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem for the 2026 City Council (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 

F. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

 

G. PROCLAMATIONS

 
G.1

Proclamation commemorating Buda's "Ground Dog Day," to be accepted by representatives from the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce

 

H. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC TESTIMONY

 
Members of the public who wish to participate in Public Comment must complete a form and turn it into the City Clerk before the period provided for Public Comment is called for consideration by the presiding officer. Members of the public who wish to participate during the Public Testimony period provided for any item on the agenda must complete a form and turn it into the City Clerk before the item they wish to participate in is called for consideration by the presiding officer.

I. CONSENT AGENDA [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 
All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any Council Member on any item, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
I.1

Approval of the December 16, 2025 City Council Minutes (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)

 
I.2

Submittal of the Fiscal Year 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Update (Finance Director Bianca Redmon)

 
I.3

Acceptance of a grant award from Hays County in the amount of $21,000.00 for the operation of Senior Transportation Program related to maintenance and operations (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)

 
I.4

Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, designating the Hays Free Press as the official newspaper of the City of Buda, Texas, for 2026; and providing an effective date (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez)

 
I.5

Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City of Buda 2026 Board and Commission Appointment Process and Procedure for the 2026 Appointment Process (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez) 

 
I.6

Adoption of a Resolution approving the grant application submission to the Office of the Governor for rifle-resistant body armor (Police Chief Bo Kidd)

 
I.7

Adoption of a Resolution supporting Hays County's submittal of an application to the Capital Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Call for Projects for the FM2001 Gap Project (Development Service Director / City Engineer Angela Kennedy, P.E., CFM)

 
I.8

Adoption of a Resolution repealing Resolution #2025-R-63 and adopting a Resolution authorizing for the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for Main Street Improvements Project; authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and commit funding for the project to support up-front project expenditures, required match, and initial direct payment for project administration (Assistant City Manager Wendy L. Smith and Capital Improvements Program Manager Austin Messerli, P.E.)

 

J. WORKSHOP

 
J.1

Workshop on the Transportation Mobility Masterplan Update (Development Services Director/City Engineer Angela Kennedy, P.E., CFM)

 
J.2

Workshop on the Texas State Comptroller Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Program (Purchasing Manager Nicole Turner)

 

K. PRESENTATIONS

 
K.1

Quarterly Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Bond Program Updates (Capital Improvements Program Manager Austin Messerli, P.E., and Public Works Director Blake Neffendorf)

 

L. REGULAR AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

 
L.1

Deliberation and possible action to authorize the creation of the Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Targeted Help for Retention, Innovation, Ventures, and Expansion (THRIVE) Program in partnership with LiftFund to facilitate small business loans in the City of Buda and related budget amendment for One Hundred Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($105,000.00) in support of the program (Buda EDC CEO Jennifer Storm)

 
L.2

Deliberation and possible action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the City of Kyle related to the construction, operation, and use of the Kyle Animal Shelter (Police Chief Bo Kidd) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 
L.3

Deliberation and possible action to consider an Ordinance on First and Final Reading for the City of Buda, Texas, and to adopt said Ordinance to approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment #1, consisting of the following:  1. Dog Park Relocation to Stagecoach Park; 2. Janitorial Services; 3. STAR Bus Re-wrap; 4. Financial Forecast; 5. Body Armor; 6. Narcan and AED Supplies Funded by Opioid Abuse Funds; 7. Drainage Master Plan Cost Increase; 8. Human Services Grant Increase; 9. Sanitation Franchise Fee Transfer; 10. Police Vehicle Unit 2311 Replacement; 11. Shop with a Cop; 12. New Positions and Reclassifications (Finance Director Bianca Redmon) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 
L.4

Deliberation and possible action to approve eligibility and nomination criteria for the Buda Local Legend Award (Community Relations and Destination Services Director Lysa Gonzalez) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 
L.5

Deliberation and possible action to consider an Ordinance on the first and final reading and to adopt said Ordinance amending the established boundaries of Single Member District A and Single Member District B for the purpose of incorporating newly annexed areas into said district, and all other necessary actions; and providing for an effective date (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY] 

 
L.6

Deliberation and possible action to appoint City Councilmembers to internal committees and as intergovernmental agency representatives, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards, and adding new committees and designated appointees (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 
L.7

Deliberation and possible action to adopt a Resolution re-appointing Evan Ture to the Capital Area Council of Government (CAPCOG) Clean Air Coalition for the 2026-2027 Term (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 

M. EXECUTIVE SESSION

 
M.1

Council will recess regular session and convene into executive session to deliberate on agenda items pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Section 551.071(Consultation with Attorney) regarding:


1) regarding the construction agreement with G. Hyatt for improvements to Sportsplex Park (executed August 29, 2025) and related arrangements for facility utilization;


2) Litigation regarding the Persimmon Project involving Bailey Land Investment, LP, Armbruster Land Investments, LP, Bailey Community Development, Inc., and Armbruster Development Inc.


3) Section 551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) regarding performance agreement obligations related to Project Sprinter;


4) Section 551.087 and 551.072 (Economic Development Negotiations  and Deliberation Regarding Real Estate) regarding real property related to Project Land - Fore; and


5) Section 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Estate) regarding right-of-way for Old Black Colony Road and related utility, drainage, and access easements. 

 

N. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND TAKE ACTION, IF ANY, ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 
N.1

Deliberation and possible action to approve a Resolution, on two readings, for the restructured financial incentives for Project Sprinter not to exceed a total amount of Four Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($4,950,000.00) in exchange for economic development obligations (BEDC CEO Jennifer Storm) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY]

 

O. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

 

2014 & 2021 Bond Program, Capital Improvement Projects, Destination Services Projects, Developments, Drainage Projects, Engineering Department, Finance Department, General/Special Election, Grant Related Projects, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Legislative Update, Library Projects, Main Street Program, Parks & Recreation Department, Planning Department, Redistricting Program, Road Projects, Status-Future Agenda Request, Special Projects, Transportation, Wastewater Projects, and Water Projects (City Manager Micah Grau)

P. CITY COUNCIL'S BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 
  • Alliance Regional Water Authority (Urbanovsky)
  • Buda Economic Development Corporation (Davidson & Ture)
  • Capital Area Council of Governments General Assembly (Urbanovsky)
  • Capital Area Council of Governments Clean Air Coalition (Ture)
  • Combined Emergency Communication Center (Cummings)
  • Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership
  • TIRZ #1 Dupre Local Government Corporation (Cummings & Davidson) 
  • TIRZ #2 The Colony at Cole Springs/The Reserve (City Council)
  • TIRZ #3 Persimmon (City Council)
  • City of Buda Audit Committee (Cummings, Davidson, & Bowles)
  • City of Buda Board & Commission Nomination Committee (Cummings, Horne-Williams, & Smith) 
  • City of Buda City Park Planning/Programming Ad-Hoc Committee (Smith & Ture)
  • City of Buda Planning Mobile Food Vendor Ad-Hoc Committee (Davidson)
  • City of Buda Transportation/Mobility Committee (Cummings, Horne-Williams, & Urbanovsky)
  • City of Buda Water/Wastewater/Drainage Committee (Davidson, Bowles, & Urbanovsky)

Q. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

R. ADJOURNMENT

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Buda will provide reasonable accommodations for persons attending and participating in City Council and Board & Commission meetings.  The facility is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking at the front of the building.  Requests for sign interpreters, auxiliary aids, or special services must be received seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting by calling the ADA Coordinator at (512) 523-1043, by FAX (512) 523-8896, or by completing the online form at www.budatx.gov/ADA for information or assistance.

 

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Buda, was posted on the bulletin board in front of Buda City Hall, which is readily accessible to the public at all times, by 6:00 pm on January 13, 2026.

 
City Council
January 20, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
Meetings scheduled in the Council Chambers are set up to publicly broadcast meetings. You may be audio and video recorded while in this facility. Meetings scheduled in other City Facilities are set up to publicly audio record meetings. You may be audio recorded in the other City Facilities.

In accordance with Article III, Section 3.10, of the Official Code of the City of Buda, the minutes of this meeting consist of the preceding Minute Record and the Supplemental Minute Record. Details on Council meetings may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, or video of the entire meeting may be downloaded from the website. (Portions of the Supplemental Minute Record video tape recording may be distorted due to equipment malfunction or other uncontrollable factors.)

A Public Comment period will be provided to allow for members of the public to participate and speak to the Governing Body on any topic that is not on the meeting agenda. At this time, comments will be taken from the audience on non-agenda related topics. A Public Testimony period will be provided at each meeting of the Governing Body to allow members of the public to participate and speak to the Governing Body on any topic that is on the meeting agenda, prior to any vote on the matter up for consideration. During these periods, the presiding officer shall routinely provide three (3) minutes to each person who desires to speak but may provide no less than one (1) minute and no more than five (5) minutes to each person addressing the Governing Body. The amount of time provided to each person, if altered by the presiding officer, shall be announced by the presiding officer prior to recognizing persons to speak and shall be objectively applied to all persons speaking during Public Comment or each Public Testimony period.

The Governing Body may retire to executive session any time between the meeting’s opening and adjournment for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code; discussion of personnel matters pursuant to Chapter 551.074 of the Texas Government Code; deliberation regarding real property pursuant to Chapter 551.072 of the Texas Government Code; deliberation regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551.087 of the Texas Government Code; and/or deliberation regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices pursuant to Chapter 551.076 of the Texas Government Code. Action, if any, will be taken in open session. All items listed above are eligible for deliberation and possible action unless expressly limited.

This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials: It is anticipated that members of other governmental bodies, and/or city boards, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the body, board, commission and/or committee. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also noticed as a possible meeting of the other body, board, commission and/or committee, whose members may be in attendance, if such numbers constitute a quorum. The members of the boards, commissions and/or committees may be permitted to participate in discussions on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that body, board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.