The council received an update on ongoing progress with the Adopt-A-River Trail program and heard a separate community foundation update. No public comments were made, and no executive session was held.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Begins Water Rate Review

The City Council reached a general consensus to research franchise fees and begin reviewing water-rate tiers as part of its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget work.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Next Annual Meeting Planned for June 2027

Officials were advised that the next annual Public Facility Corporation meeting will be scheduled for the second Tuesday in June 2027. The meeting also included an update and discussion about the corporation.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Council Defers Attorney Discussion

The council took no action after a closed discussion about candidates for City Attorney and agreed to place an Assistant City Attorney discussion on a future agenda.

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Briefing

Mar 20, 2026

Council Appoints Utility Board Trustee

Kerrville City Council unanimously appointed David Sprouse to position 3 on the Kerrville Public Utility Board of Trustees, approving the motion 5-0.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Arts grant planning and kiosk study discussed

The board reported that an Arts Respond grant application had been submitted, while taking no formal action on projects proposed for further review. Members also created a kiosk committee to study locations, artist involvement, financial considerations, and potential additional projects.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Board Advances $40,000 Arts Grant Application

The board approved submitting an Art Responds Project grant application seeking support for a $40,000 program and marketing effort, with materials due January 15. Howard Taylor was assigned to send the materials, and members will receive a final review 48 hours before the deadline.

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Briefing

Oct 9, 2025

Board Reviews Flood-Affected Park Recovery

The board reviewed updated GIS map overlays to guide future planning for Louise Hays Park, the Kerrville River Trail, Guadalupe Park, and other parks along the Guadalupe River after the July 4 flooding. A proposed winter 2025 tree restoration initiative would plant 100 seeds with a goal of growing 30 trees.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Recovery rally postponed until March 2026

The Big Texas Rally for Recovery was postponed because of park damage recovery and rescheduled for March 7, 2026. The Coalition also approved Abby Filyaw as a new member and planned outreach at the October 25 Water Street Festival.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Recovery Housing Needs Identified

A stakeholder feedback session representing 8 recovery houses identified needs for sober transportation, clearer mental-health referral processes, and help meeting fire-code requirements. The Coalition plans to hold these sessions twice a year.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Council Advances Maximum Property Tax Rate

The City Council voted 5-0 to advance a proposed 2025 property tax rate of $0.5711 per $100 of assessed value, including an 8% voter-approval disaster rate, and called a public hearing before adopting the rate and Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

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