The council took no action but reviewed FY 2027–FY 2031 financial forecasts, potential 2027 bond packages, solid waste rate requirements, and proposed budget priorities. Bond options included streets, pedestrian improvements, drainage, Northwest Park, and public safety training facilities.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council certifies runoff election results

New Braunfels City Council unanimously approved an ordinance declaring the canvass and results of the June 13, 2026, runoff election for mayor and one City Council seat.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council appoints Planning Commission members

The City Council unanimously appointed Chad Nolte, Jerry Sonier, and John Mathis to three at-large Planning Commission seats ending May 31, 2029.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Approves Downtown Parking Reinvestment Plan

The City Council unanimously approved the Downtown Parking Revenue Reinvestment Annual Plan recommended by the New Braunfels Downtown Board.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Reviews Five City Initiatives

The New Braunfels City Council received updates on five initiatives, including the Civic/Convention Center expansion feasibility analysis, Arts & Culture Master Plan, Housing Authority, RightSite Program, and Transportation & Construction Services reorganization. No executive-session items were discussed, and no action was taken.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Reviews City Programs and Future Plans

Council advised staff to continue researching a possible floating vegetation working group and potential appointees; no formal action was taken.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Economic Development Policy Changes

The City Council approved modifications to the City’s Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Policy, with Councilmember Toni Carter opposed. The meeting also included updates on transit, mental health support, parks planning, roadway impact fees, mobility projects, and Landa Park operations, but no action was taken on those presentations.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

Council advances downtown parking exceptions

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance adding exceptions to enforcement in the downtown parking zone. Council also directed staff to form an ad hoc committee on floating vegetation, appointed Wayne Peters to the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees by a 5-1 vote, and approved several advisory-board appointments.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Council Reviews Thoroughfare Plan Update

The City Council discussed the New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update, heard public comments, and provided no formal action or direction.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Council Reviews Parking and Infrastructure Updates

No action was taken on the downtown parking update, One Water annual report, or Transportation & Construction Services reorganization and code amendment presentations. The council also discussed pending litigation in closed session and did not reconvene in open session.

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Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Council Advances Public Safety Staffing and Grants

The council approved six consent items, including updated authority to administer five homeland security, justice, and cybersecurity grant programs and the first reading of an ordinance setting Fire and Police Department positions. Council also reviewed budget initiatives, proposed bikeways, possible speed-limit changes, and the municipal airport, but took no action on those workshop topics.

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Briefing

Sep 4, 2025

Council Advances FY 2026 Budget and Tax Rate

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the FY 2026 operating budget and unanimously approved a 2025 property tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of taxable value, described as a 0.1% decrease. The proposed rate would result in an estimated tax bill of $1,451 for a median-valued Comal County homestead and $1,275 for a median-valued Guadalupe County homestead.

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Briefing

Aug 21, 2025

City Reviews Proposed Fiscal 2026 Budget

The City Council discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and 2025 tax rates but took no action. A public hearing is scheduled for September 4, 2025, with budget and tax-rate adoption scheduled for September 8, 2025.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Council Reviews Proposed 2026 Budget

The council discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, municipal services plan, and 2025 tax rates but took no action. A public hearing is scheduled for September 4, 2025, with budget and tax-rate adoption scheduled for September 8, 2025.

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Briefing

Aug 18, 2025

Council Approves Proposed Property Tax Rate

The council unanimously approved a proposed 2025 property tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of assessed value, including $0.193888 for debt service and $0.215048 for operations and maintenance.

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Briefing

Aug 7, 2025

Council schedules budget and tax hearings

The council unanimously scheduled public hearings on the 2025 tax rate and proposed FY 2026 budget for September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The proposed budget and tax rate are scheduled for adoption on September 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

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