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Council Seeks $21 Million Water Reuse Grant

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council tightens utility roadwork rules

The City Council unanimously approved new telecommunications right-of-way rules that prohibit micro-trenching and require non-city utility work to be buried 72 inches deep. The council also approved updates for mobile food truck regulations and fees, final acceptance of Cibolo Crossing Unit 3 with conditions, an updated zoning map, and a railroad crossing safety study agreement.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Seeks $21 Million Water Reuse Grant

The City Council unanimously approved an application for $21 million in Texas Water Development Board funding to expand water reuse lines to City parks, with no local match required.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Election Results Certified, Officials Sworn In

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 981-2026, canvassing the May 2, 2026 general election and declaring the elected candidates. Tom Maxwell and Lori Putt were sworn in for new terms, along with newly elected Councilmembers Mark Dunlop and Andy Garza III; Christina Fitzpatrick was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for one year.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Advances $20 Million Utility Financing

The council approved, 3-2, moving forward with financing plans for $20 million in utilities revenue bonds, covering water rights and a Public Works facility. It also unanimously approved about $2.1 million for engineering on street bond Packages 2, 3, and 4, with the remaining balance rolled into Package 2.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves 73-acre housing development

The council approved a planned development covering about 73.67 acres near FM 1518 N and Maske Road, with no more than four units per acre and an expected total of about 278 units. The council also paused a proposed CenterPoint rate increase for 45 days, through June 2, 2026, to allow review.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Approves New Food Truck Park

The City Council approved Resolution 930-B-2026 for a mobile food truck park at 214 Rosewood Drive by a 4-1 vote. The approved site will have at least 25 feet between the last food truck and the neighboring property, an 8-foot alley fence, and no generators.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council advances 73-acre housing development

The Council approved, 4-1, a post-annexation services agreement for the 73.67-acre Biegert property, clearing a step toward a future single-family subdivision. Formal annexation will be considered after Planning and Zoning Commission review.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council awards $2.37 million golf renovation contract

Universal City approved a $2,371,548.74 contract with Verde Sports Construction for Olympia Hills Golf Course renovations, including irrigation, bunkers, tees, cart paths, and landscaping work, by a 4-2 vote. Council also approved a $31,050 comprehensive plan workshop contract, renewed an emergency radio-system agreement, and authorized a mobile food park at 1980 Universal City Boulevard.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Council Doubles Waste Contract Donations

The council approved increasing required donations in the municipal solid waste contract from $7,000 to $14,000 by a 4-2 vote. The motion allocated $2,000 per designated nonprofit and $4,000 to Snowfest.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council Approves Comprehensive Plan Update

Council approved the Universal City Vision 35! Comprehensive Plan on a 5-1 vote and approved the options to be included in a new municipal solid waste services request for proposals. The waste options include new 96-gallon carts, once- or twice-weekly collection, and weekday bulk and brush pickup.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council Adopts Long-Term Community Plan

The City Council unanimously adopted the UC Vision 35! Comprehensive Plan and directed staff to arrange a publicly held strategic-planning workshop with a third-party facilitator through HR Green.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Council approves $124,000 site improvements

The council approved approximately $124,000 in economic development improvements for property planned for a food truck park, including a sidewalk extension, fire hydrant, driveways, parking, and traffic-related work.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Council Delays FM 1518 ETJ Annexation

The Council postponed action on FM 1518 ETJ annexation matters until December, pending staff review of a possible five-year extension for 13 non-annexation agreements. It also approved an $18,299.84 utility bad-debt write-off covering 94 accounts.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Council approves rezoning and budget changes

The council approved rezoning 8096 Agora Parkway for commercial services and approved FY2025 budget amendments to four restricted-use funds. It also approved updated water, sewer, and stormwater fee schedules with no rate changes.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Council Adopts Higher Property Tax Rate

The City Council approved the 2025-2026 budget and ratified a property tax increase by 4-2 votes. It set the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at $0.530000 per $100 of appraised value, including $0.442000 for maintenance and operations and $0.088000 for debt service.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Council Sets 2025 Tax Rate at $0.53

The City Council approved a 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.530000, including a $0.442000 maintenance-and-operation rate and a $0.088000 debt-service rate. The vote was 4-2 after a proposed lower rate of $0.522500 failed.

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