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Council approves city manager termination

San AngeloJun 16, 20262 min read

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The council unanimously authorized terminating City Manager Daniel Valenzuela’s employment agreement without cause, effective July 15, 2026. It also approved a $755,156.25 watershed-protection grant with a $228,219 local match, a 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, updated fees, and a comprehensive-plan contract of up to $900,000.

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Daniel Valenzuela is scheduled to leave as city manager on July 15, 2026; the minutes state that his last council meeting will be July 7. The council approved funding and planning actions affecting stormwater work, future capital projects, city fees, and the Comprehensive Plan. It also approved an appeal for a short-term rental at 404 S. Monroe St. and several property zoning or right-of-way changes.

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Authorized termination without cause of City Manager Daniel Valenzuela’s employment agreement, effective July 15, 2026, by a 7-0 vote.
Approved a Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant of $755,156.25 with a $228,219 local match from the Stormwater Fund balance, by a 7-0 vote.
Approved the proposed financing plan for City of San Angelo Tax Notes, Series 2026, by a 7-0 vote.
Adopted the 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, by a 7-0 vote.
Approved amendments to the city Schedule of Fees and Charges covering animal control, building and construction, business-related services, parks and recreation, planning, fire and rescue, fire safety inspections, health and sanitation, cemetery, facility use, and airport services.
Approved $100,000 in grants for the Comprehensive Plan, including $50,000 split between the North and South tax increment investment zones and $50,000 for economic development policies.
Approved a contract with Olsson, Inc. for the Comprehensive Plan update for an amount not to exceed $900,000.
Approved an appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of the short-term rental application at 404 S. Monroe St.
Approved property right-of-way abandonments near Central High School and near the 200 block of W. 5th St., plus zoning changes for properties at 411 W. Ave. H and 309–333 W. 8th St.
Tabled a proposed budget amendment for fiscal-year 2025–2026 health insurance claims for consideration at a future meeting.
Discussed a possible Community Impact Review Committee for data center development; no action was taken.

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