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Council approves several traffic restrictions

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Council Advances Borrowing for Street Improvements

The City Council unanimously authorized proceeding with the issuance of Series 2026 combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation and approved a related plan to reimburse prior street and drainage improvement costs from tax-exempt borrowing proceeds.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Approves Major Drainage Improvements

The council unanimously approved an Economic Development Corporation expenditure of up to $2.4 million for additional construction and financing costs for the Castell Avenue Phase 1–Coll Street drainage improvement project.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council approves pedestrian improvement design funding

The council unanimously approved up to $405,000 for final design of Phase 2 citywide pedestrian improvements. It also approved a feasibility study and site assessment for a combined public safety training center, while postponing a separate request for up to $700,000 to build Phase 1 pedestrian improvements until July 13.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Approves $25 Million Utility Financing

The council unanimously approved issuing up to $25,005,000 in taxable utility-system revenue program notes for interim financing of eligible utility projects.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council appoints interim city attorney firm

The City Council unanimously appointed Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza as the interim attorney firm. Council also approved two short-term-rental zoning requests on first reading, authorized a pedestrian underpass agreement for Dry Comal Trail Segment 1, and increased the authorized city workforce from 902.5 to 907.5 full-time-equivalent positions with budget amendments.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Approves Major Utility Financing

The council unanimously approved utility financing measures, including up to $125 million in commercial paper notes, bonds for drinking-water lead service line replacement, and a $510,000 principal-forgiveness agreement. It also approved a June 13 runoff election for the mayoral seat and City Council District 6.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council approves several zoning changes

The City Council approved four rezoning requests, including two allowing short-term rentals and two changing properties to neighborhood business or mixed-use zoning. Council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a Kohlenberg Road right-of-way settlement, FY 2026 budget amendments, and Fire Department billing cost-recovery services.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Approves Utilities Headquarters Financing Plan

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting reimbursement of future debt proceeds for new headquarters buildings and facilities for New Braunfels Utilities, with expected obligations capped at $190 million. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda except Item I, including up to $1.3 million for right-of-way and easements for the Common Street Project.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Creates Tourism Improvement District

The council unanimously approved creation of a Tourism Public Improvement District, its service plan and management agreement, and appropriated $320,000 in 2026 revenue while amending the FY 2026 budget.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Tourism district proposal advances

The City Council unanimously approved the petitions it found valid for a potential Tourism Public Improvement District and authorized the next step of holding public hearings; the hearing dates and times are unavailable in the minutes. The council also unanimously supported regional expansion of State Highway 46 between New Braunfels and Seguin and approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with The New Braunfels Hotel Company.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Approves Recycling Grant and Rezoning

The council unanimously approved a consent package accepting up to $420,000 for residential recycling education and outreach. It also approved three rezoning requests, including one allowing an assisted living facility and two allowing light industrial uses.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Authorizes Land Acquisition for Road

Council unanimously authorized eminent-domain proceedings, if negotiations fail, to acquire right-of-way for Kohlenberg Road improvements, including a 1.034-acre tract, a 0.581-acre temporary construction easement, and a 0.576-acre tract.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves zoning and development changes

The City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Early Matters - New Braunfels and approved several zoning changes, including two that passed over one dissenting vote. The council also approved up to $175,000 for a Streets and Utility Design Standards Master Plan and up to $300,000 for parks facility maintenance and operations.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council backs rail crossing grant application

The City Council unanimously supported applying for a state rail grade-separation grant program. It also approved some zoning changes, denied one short-term-rental request, and approved a consent package covering transportation, emergency communications, drainage, contracts, and a debt-service budget amendment.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council Approves Citywide Thoroughfare Plan

New Braunfels City Council approved the 2025 Thoroughfare Plan Update as recommended by staff, rejecting a proposed exclusion of Seminole Drive; the final vote was 5-2. Council also unanimously authorized eminent-domain proceedings to acquire 2.309 acres needed for Kohlenberg Road improvements if negotiations fail.

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Briefing

Nov 25, 2025

Council approves $2.2 million development incentive

The council unanimously approved an expenditure of up to $2.2 million to The Neue, LLC, for a mixed-use development project and public infrastructure improvements. It also unanimously approved rezoning 72.097 acres near Kohlenberg Road and FM 1101 from agricultural/pre-development use to light industrial use.

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Council approves fence regulation changes

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending New Braunfels fence regulations after a public hearing. The council also approved up to $250,000 for the SPARK Small Business Center, up to $90,000 for Oak Run intersection right-of-way, a new Zipp Park tax increment reinvestment zone, and two rezoning requests.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Council approves West End tax zone

The City Council unanimously approved the final creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five - West End and unanimously advanced the first reading of a similar zone for Zipp Park. Council also approved rezoning requests for a short-term rental at 1731 Kuehler Avenue and neighborhood commercial use at 160 FM 1863.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Council Approves West End Tax Zone

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 5, known as West End, and unanimously approved a tax abatement agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Council approves recreation fee changes

Council approved updated admission and related fees for Landa Park Aquatic Center, Camp Minnehaha, Fischer Park and Das Rec. It also unanimously approved consent for up to $5 million in Unlimited Tax Road Bonds by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3A.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Council Adopts FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2026 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, ratified the related property-tax revenue increase, and approved a 2025 property tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of assessed value—a 0.1% decrease.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Mission Road Speed Limit Set at 25

The council unanimously approved a 25-mph speed limit for the entirety of Mission Road, in addition to staff-recommended traffic-calming measures. It also approved an economic-development incentive of up to $950,000 for Lefko USA, Inc. and advanced several fee changes on first reading.

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Briefing

Aug 11, 2025

Council funds new job training center

The council unanimously approved up to $3.8 million for a primary job training facility and career center. It also approved up to $240,000 for Dry Comal Creek floodplain remapping, with Councilmember Toni Carter opposed.

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2025

Council approves several traffic restrictions

The council approved first readings restricting parking on Old FM 306, Arroyo Verde, Kentucky Boulevard, and Canyon Drive, with votes of 5-2, 6-1, and unanimously, respectively. It also approved a new speed limit on W Klein Road and replaced the city’s Speed Hump Policy with a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy.

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