The City Council voted 4-1 to authorize using eminent domain to acquire two tracts totaling approximately 10.67 acres for continued development of a memorial cemetery and public park honoring Captain Joseph A. Tivy and Family.
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The vote allows the city attorney to pursue acquiring the two properties, including condemnation proceedings if necessary. Council also ordered a May 2, 2026 general election for three City Council positions, approved creation of a Cultural Arts District Advisory Board, and authorized negotiations for operation of the city’s Baseball-Softball Complex.
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Approved Resolution No. 40-2025 by a 4-1 vote, authorizing eminent domain to acquire approximately 8.0 acres and 2.67 acres for a memorial cemetery and public park.
Approved Resolution No. 39-2025 creating the Cultural Arts District Advisory Board and approved its bylaws and members by a 5-0 vote.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and finalize a contract with The Baseball Firm, LP, for operation of the City’s Baseball-Softball Complex, subject to final City Council review before execution.
Approved a general election for May 2, 2026, for the Mayor, Place 3, and Place 4 City Council positions, along with related joint-election arrangements.
Approved disannexation of approximately 79.4 acres addressed as 1200 Sheppard Rees Road by a 4-0 vote after Councilmember Jeff Harris recused himself.
Approved purchase of a 2026 International MV-607 crane truck for up to $300,000 from the budgeted FY2026 Water Fund asset replacement allocation.
Approved purchase of a John Deere 5100E cab tractor and rotary cutter for the Kerrville-Kerr County Joint Airport Board by a 5-0 vote.
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