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City Council approves 2026 certificates of obligation and adopts water, wastewater, and stormwater master plans

SouthlakeApr 21, 20264 min read

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At its April 21, 2026 meeting the Southlake City Council unanimously approved issuance of Tax and Water and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, adopted the City’s stormwater, water, and wastewater master plans as elements of the Comprehensive Plan, approved a zoning/site plan amendment for GMI (adding a sports court), and approved the consent agenda including minutes, meeting cancellations, an encroachment agreement, and sidewalk variances.

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Approved Ordinance No. 1299 authorizing issuance of City of Southlake Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (limited pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 (motion approved 7-0).
Approved Ordinance No. 480-771C (ZA26-0003), 2nd Reading, zoning change and site plan for GMI (Lots 1-4, Block A, GMI Southlake Addition, ~13.16 acres), specifically adding “sports court” as a permitted accessory use in Lot 1 (motion approved 7-0).
Adopted Ordinance No. 1030A (CP26-0001), the Stormwater Master Plan as an element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan (motion approved 7-0).
Adopted Ordinance No. 1032A (CP26-0002), the Water Master Plan as an element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan (motion approved 7-0).
Adopted Ordinance No. 1034A (CP26-0003), the Wastewater Master Plan as an element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan (motion approved 7-0).
Approved Consent Items 4A–4L (motion approved 7-0), including: approval of the April 7, 2026 minutes; cancellation of the July 7 and July 21, 2026 regular meetings; an encroachment and joint use agreement for outdoor living space within a drainage easement at 816 Shorecrest Drive; and variances (SW26-0001 and SW26-0002) to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding residential sidewalk requirements (among other consent items).
City Council announced it would go into Executive Session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 (consultation with city attorney), but there was no business discussed during the Executive Session.

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City Council Meeting on April 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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