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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The council also approved a joint-bid construction contract for the Castell Avenue Phase 1–Coll Street improvements and up to $700,000 for citywide pedestrian improvements. Members directed staff to pursue a full independent investigation of the Police Department headquarters, including input from an independent structural engineer. The council also approved forgiving the remaining $644,770 balance of a New Braunfels National Airport loan, with three councilmembers opposed.
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Approved unanimously an expenditure of up to $2.4 million for additional construction and financing costs for Castell Avenue Phase 1–Coll Street drainage improvements.
Approved a joint-bid contract with Pesado Construction Company, Inc. for Castell Avenue Phase 1–Coll Street improvements, with authority for change orders and project expenditures within the project budget.
Approved unanimously up to $700,000 for construction of Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1.
Approved unanimously the submission of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and associated funding recommendations for Program Year 2026.
Approved amendments to the Mayfair Master Framework Plan.
Directed staff to pursue a full independent investigation of the Police Department headquarters, including input from the Texas Municipal League and an independent structural engineer.
Approved forgiving the remaining $644,770 balance of the New Braunfels National Airport loan; Councilmembers Toni Carter and Nikki Shaw and Mayor Michael French opposed.
Approved a FY 2026 General Fund budget amendment for the City Attorney Department; Councilmembers Toni Carter and Nikki Shaw and Mayor Michael French opposed.
Approved the first reading of a 10-year historic rehabilitation tax incentive for the property at 941 Lee Street.
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