City Council Regular Meeting - July 7, 2026

The City Council of San Marcos held a regular meeting on July 7, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a $42 million design-build contract amendment with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company for the FM 1978 water reclamation facility and a $2.55 million agreement with Bluebon Electric Cooperative for electric distribution facilities related to the same project. The council also approved amendments to the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District (PID), increasing the estimated cost of public improvements from $10 million to $60 million and adjusting PID boundaries. Additionally, the council considered and approved a commercial aviation ground lease amendment and an assignment of leases involving Berry Aviation Inc. Funding allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) grants were discussed, with the council providing direction on CDBG allocations totaling $774,306 and deferring final HSAB funding decisions to a later date. The council also addressed a resolution related to the purchase and construction of a new Hayes Central Appraisal District office building in Kyle, Texas, with a budget not to exceed $15 million. Other agenda items included appointments to various city boards and commissions, and the establishment of a new Safety Committee by merging the Homelessness and Criminal Justice Reform Committees to enhance coordination of public safety efforts. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed, reflecting the council's focus on infrastructure development, community services funding, and governance improvements.