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Richland Hills City Council Meeting – December 8, 2025

City Council — Monday, December 8, 2025

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Unassigned speaker

13:57

All

Speaker 1

13:58

right, welcome everyone to the Richmond Hill City Council work session for December eighth, two thousand twenty-five.

14:06

First item will be executive session pursuant to the open meetings act, chapter five five one, Texas government code.

Unassigned speaker

26:30

And

Speaker 2

26:30

Speaker 3

26:30

read that they go quick.

Unassigned speaker

26:46

All

Speaker 1

26:46

right, meeting is back in session.

26:48

There was action taken during the executive session, and we'll be discussed with the appropriate time toward the latter part of the meeting.

26:56

Next item is discuss items listed on tonight's city council agenda.

27:00

No action will be taken, and each item will be considered during the regular session.

27:06

So tonight we have October department reports.

Speaker 4

27:39

Just keep going.

29:06

And I broke those down with two SUPs, one zoning change, two uh site plans, and one replot.

29:14

There was also two zoning variances and one special exception, which are the cases that would go forward to the zoning board uh of appeals.

29:22

Now there's only three cases this past year, and in my opinion, that's a good thing.

29:26

I think whenever there are more cases going to the zoning board of appeals, that means that there are issues regularly that our residents or businesses are having with our zoning ordinance.

29:35

And so the less that we have to bring a case to them and ask for a a variance or ask for an exception to something, the better.

29:43

I think when we're able to kind of work through those issues at City Hall and in person,

Unassigned speaker

29:48

Speaker 4

29:48

that's always the best outcome that you can have.

29:50

And we've definitely been doing a good job of that this past year.

30:01

First with Richland Crossing, we had 52 single family homes, 100% constructed, 100% sold as of today.

30:09

And we are currently coordinating with the developer on getting some enhancements to the existing landscaping and cleanup of not only the site but the parkway as well.

30:19

So that area in between the sidewalk and where the development starts.

Unassigned speaker

30:25

Speaker 4

30:26

also have the Baker and Kreitz residential lots.

30:28

Those are the four residential lots and the one commercial lot at the corner of Kreitz and Baker.

30:35

We started off with 324 Kreitz, which is the uh lot that is further south.

30:41

They did begin construction that was completed this year, and that property was sold in October of this year, which is great because that means that the developer will now start moving north and building one home after the next.

30:54

And so the next address that we're looking forward to is 3248.

30:58

Um according I did speak with the uh developer today, and he's under the in the process of putting together those permits.

31:05

However, he did mention that they are actually redesigning all of the next three homes uh to be more competitive with the market in this area.

31:14

I think they had some issues selling that first one,

Unassigned speaker

31:16

and

Speaker 4

31:16

so they're kind of recalibrating and making sure that these next homes, while they will be consistent in in look and general design is that first one, I think there will be changes that'll be a you know uh different enough, like I said, to be more competitive with the market.

31:30

And so

Speaker 5

31:32

competitive less expensive

Speaker 4

31:34

less and less expensive.

31:35

I think there was some some serious issues in the previous price of this one.

31:39

Okay, and they hadn't ended up having to drop it over, I think $50,000.

Unassigned speaker

31:43

Wow, okay.

Speaker 4

31:43

Yeah.

31:45

So they are in the like I said, in the process of redesigning it, and so that's why there's a little bit of a delay in that next one, but they're hoping by the start of the new year we should see uh a new building permit and hopefully construction some point early next year for the next house.

31:59

As for that retail end cap uh at the corner of Kreitz and Baker's, bless you.

32:06

We are uh we have been advertising that pretty aggressively, obviously, because of the size of that lot.

32:10

It's always been to uh drive-thru oriented coffee and uh food brands with smaller building footprints.

32:17

So some of the uh brands that we've reached out to uh haven't really had any solid traction yet, but you know, have been actively trying to get in touch with them, have been scooters, Dutch Bros, Seven Brew Coffee, and Salad and Go.

32:29

And uh there are a handful of others, I just didn't include them on the presentation.

32:33

And so if there are any other brands, please feel free to provide them me or provide their information to me, and I'd be happy to obviously promote not only this property but others as

Unassigned speaker

32:42

well.

Unassigned speaker

32:44

We've

Speaker 4

32:44

also got Feel Great Car Wash at uh 7024 Boulevard 26.

32:48

They've been open and operating since August of this year.

32:51

Uh, and I spoke with their team this week, and they'd informed me that out of all of their locations that they've opened in 2025, this was the second best performing one.

33:01

Uh, they've already washed 30,000 cars

Speaker 6

33:04

and

Speaker 4

33:04

they already have 2500 active memberships, so pretty impressive numbers.

33:08

They hope by this time next year they'll have they'll double the membership number to roughly 5,000.

Unassigned speaker

33:15

And

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Summary of Proceedings

Richland Hills City Council Meeting – December 8, 2025

The Richland Hills City Council met on December 8, 2025, beginning with a 6:00 p.m. work session and a 7:00 p.m. regular session at Richland Hills City Hall, 3200 Diana Drive. The meeting included a closed executive session on personnel matters, recognition of the 75th anniversary committee, approval of the consent agenda, a Community Development Block Grant public hearing, an Oncor franchise ordinance, park restroom contract amendments, Halff Associates agreements and task orders, appointments for interim and permanent city manager, and reports on street projects.

Work Session and Department Reports

The council held an executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel matters, including interim city manager and city manager appointment. After reconvening, the city manager said action had been taken and would be announced later in the meeting.
Development services staff presented the October department report, summarizing 2025 activity: two special use permits, one zoning change, two site plans, one replat, and two zoning variances and one special exception referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff described the low number of ZBA cases as a positive sign.
Richland Crossing: 52 single-family homes were reported 100% constructed and 100% sold. Staff is coordinating with the developer on landscaping and parkway cleanup.
Baker/Kreitz residential lots: the first completed home was sold in October 2025. The developer is redesigning the next three homes to be more market-competitive after lowering the prior price by over $50,000. Recruitment for a drive-thru-oriented coffee or food user at the Kreitz/Baker retail tract is continuing; Scooter's, Dutch Bros, Seven Brew Coffee, and Salad and Go were mentioned as contacted brands.
Feel Great Car Wash at 7024 Boulevard 26 opened in August 2025, has washed 30,000 cars, and has 2,500 active memberships. Staff said it was the company's second-best performing 2025 location, and the company hopes to double memberships to about 5,000.
Lane Glass at 6525 Baker Boulevard received its special use permit in April 2025, began operations by September 1, and started the first phase of site improvements in November 2025, including landscaping, signage, and lighting. A second phase is planned for spring 2026.
The 2525 Hanley Ederville contractor yard received administrative site plan approval in August and building permits in October; utility and plumbing work is complete and foundation work is underway. It will include nine metal contractor warehouse buildings and 137 parking spaces.
Short-term rentals: staff identified roughly 30 active STRs, contacted 15 owners, and received 11 complete applications. Registration enforcement letters are being prepared but not sent while staff evaluates hiring a short-term rental management firm. Preliminary cost quotes were $5,000–$10,000 annually; estimated hotel occupancy tax revenue was $20,000–$30,000 annually, with one estimate around $70,000. Council asked for a cost-versus-revenue comparison.
Electric vehicle charging grant: the city's application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments was recommended for funding for two Level 2 chargers with four parking spaces at the City Hall/Link site. NCTCOG received 109 applications and recommended 59 for funding. The project estimate is about $103,000, with a roughly $20,000 city match. Final award actions are scheduled January 8 and January 22, 2026.
Building Board of Appeals cases: 7056 Dover Lane must submit a complete permit package by January 12, 2026; 2800 Cecil Drive's complete permit package is under review; and 3624 Ruth Road may be sold to a new buyer who anticipates 1.5–2 months to prepare permits.
2026 priorities: updating the building improvement grant and short-term rental policies, updating the zoning ordinance to align with the new comprehensive plan, updating the subdivision ordinance, and modernizing sign, landscaping, and fencing/screening regulations.

Presentations and Recognitions

The council recognized the 75th Anniversary Committee and gave members a photo book of the year's celebration activities.
Mayor Bergthold presented a U.S. Capitol flag and certificate from Congressman Craig Goldman's office to the city.
Employee service awards were presented: Sheena McEachran, Support Services Manager, 20 years of service, and Stephanie Flores, Public Services Manager, 15 years of service.

Consent Calendar

The consent agenda was approved with Item B removed for separate consideration. The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the November 10, 17, 20 morning and afternoon workshops, 21, and 24, 2025 meetings, and an interlocal agreement with Education Service Center Region 10.
Item B, the replat of Lots 1R and 2R, Block A, J & D Properties Addition at 3924 Booth Calloway, was discussed separately and approved. Staff explained the replat would split the existing communications tower lot from a larger, nearly two-acre site, much of it in floodplain, that could be sold for future development. Doug Knowlton asked who would maintain drainage on the property; staff said ownership is responsible and the city has placed liens for previous emergency drainage work.

Public Comments & Testimony

No citizen comments were made during the designated public comment portion of the regular meeting.
During the Kate Baker restroom contract discussion, public speaker Doug Knowlton said he opposed the restroom project from the start and remained opposed, citing the cost and the city's past failure to maintain older park restrooms.

Discussion Items

CDBG Resolution 628-25: Public Works staff presented the 52nd-year Community Development Block Grant participation. The proposed project is replacement of approximately 380 linear feet of 4-inch water main with 6-inch pipe in the 3100 block of Fay Drive between Park Place Drive and Jameson Street, including two service connections and asphalt replacement. Total construction cost is estimated at $162,895; the expected grant range is $140,000–$160,000, leaving a city cost of about $3,000 from the utility fund. The public hearing was opened and closed with no testimony, and the resolution was approved.
Oncor Electric Franchise Ordinance 1536-25: The council approved a renewed electric franchise agreement with Oncor effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2045, with automatic six-month renewal periods unless canceled with at least 60 days' written notice. The city attorney added modifications to strengthen city protections. Oncor representative Scott Brombaugh spoke in support.
Kate Baker Park restroom/pavilion contract amendment: Parks Director Eric Valdez explained that the city already paid ROM Tech $265,261.44 for manufacturing and delivery of two restroom buildings. Continuing with ROM Tech would cost $589,358.16, including a nearly $62,000 delay penalty, while switching installation to C. Green Scaping would total $566,132.64 for both parks, including a $5,500 ROM Tech termination fee. The council approved amending the C. Green Scaping contract for Kate Baker by $140,587 ($121,443 installation plus $19,144 contingency), for a new contract total of $415,881. Council members expressed frustration over delays and cost, but concluded installing the already-purchased buildings was the better option.
Rosebud Park restroom/pavilion contract amendment: The council approved amending the C. Green Scaping contract for Rosebud Park by $173,928.20, for a new contract total of $467,527.20. Staff said the Rosebud building is not identical to Kate Baker's because it includes a roll-up garage. The FY26 budget includes funds for parking improvements at Rosebud.
Halff Associates Master Services Agreement and Task Orders: The council approved renewal of the master services agreement with Halff Associates for a five-year term with automatic annual renewals, and approved Task Order 001 for city engineer services, Task Order 002 for floodplain administrator services, and Task Order 003 for design and engineering services for the Cheney Hills Safe Routes to School sidewalk project.
Cheney Hills Safe Routes to School: The city was awarded a federal grant through NCTCOG for sidewalk connections to Cheney Hills Elementary School. Total estimated construction cost is $5.98 million; the grant covers 80% of eligible construction costs and the city pays the 20% match plus design and engineering services. Task Order 003 has a not-to-exceed fee of $560,000, funded from the FY26 oil and gas fund, with construction match funding planned through the strategic initiative fund. Council members also raised sidewalk gaps at the 2600 block of Spruce Park and at Richland Crossing; staff said those would be reviewed.
Interim City Manager appointment: City Manager Candace Edmondson submitted a resignation effective January 2, 2026. The council appointed Assistant City Manager/Police Chief Kim Sylvester as interim city manager beginning January 3, 2026, until the new city manager assumes duties, anticipated around February 15, 2026, with terms as discussed in executive session. The vote was unanimous.
City Manager appointment: The council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of a new city manager after the candidate accepted the terms discussed in executive session. The appointee was not named in open session.

Street Improvement Projects

Public Works reported on the Series 2023 bond street projects. Design was approved in January 2024 and completed in December 2024. Gas line relocation and utility work are complete, and Reliable Paving is performing roadway replacement on Mary Bowes, Jameson, Joanne Court, Brooks, and Oxley. Paving has been delayed by weather, rain, and equipment failure; density testing was scheduled for the next morning. Completion is targeted for early April 2026, within the 365-day contract window. Oxley is expected to be the last street completed.
Staff also reported on miscellaneous street projects: water and sewer maps are being uploaded to the GIS system, and staff is evaluating a Violetics pavement condition index and asset management program. The estimated cost is about $150 per centerline mile, or roughly $15,000, pending an official quote. The program would also catalog street signs, inlets, manholes, streetlights, and fire hydrants. Staff expects to bring the proposal back in January for approval.

Key Outcomes

Consent agenda approved with Item B removed; the 3924 Booth Calloway replat was subsequently approved.
Resolution 628-25 to participate in the 52nd-year CDBG program was approved after a public hearing with no testimony.
Ordinance 1536-25 renewing the Oncor electric franchise was approved.
C. Green Scaping contract amendments were approved for both Kate Baker Park, new total $415,881, and Rosebud Park, new total $467,527.20, restroom/pavilion installations.
Halff Associates master services agreement renewal and Task Orders 001, 002, and 003 were approved.
Kim Sylvester was appointed interim city manager effective January 3, 2026, and the council approved appointment of a new city manager; both personnel votes were unanimous.

Meeting Transcript

All right, welcome everyone to the Richmond Hill City Council work session for December eighth, two thousand twenty-five. First item will be executive session pursuant to the open meetings act, chapter five five one, Texas government code. And I read that they go quick. All right, meeting is back in session. There was action taken during the executive session, and we'll be discussed with the appropriate time toward the latter part of the meeting. Next item is discuss items listed on tonight's city council agenda. No action will be taken, and each item will be considered during the regular session. So tonight we have October department reports. Just keep going. And I broke those down with two SUPs, one zoning change, two uh site plans, and one replot. There was also two zoning variances and one special exception, which are the cases that would go forward to the zoning board uh of appeals. Now there's only three cases this past year, and in my opinion, that's a good thing. I think whenever there are more cases going to the zoning board of appeals, that means that there are issues regularly that our residents or businesses are having with our zoning ordinance. And so the less that we have to bring a case to them and ask for a a variance or ask for an exception to something, the better. I think when we're able to kind of work through those issues at City Hall and in person, uh that's always the best outcome that you can have. And we've definitely been doing a good job of that this past year. First with Richland Crossing, we had 52 single family homes, 100% constructed, 100% sold as of today. And we are currently coordinating with the developer on getting some enhancements to the existing landscaping and cleanup of not only the site but the parkway as well. So that area in between the sidewalk and where the development starts. We also have the Baker and Kreitz residential lots. Those are the four residential lots and the one commercial lot at the corner of Kreitz and Baker. We started off with 324 Kreitz, which is the uh lot that is further south. They did begin construction that was completed this year, and that property was sold in October of this year, which is great because that means that the developer will now start moving north and building one home after the next. And so the next address that we're looking forward to is 3248. Um according I did speak with the uh developer today, and he's under the in the process of putting together those permits. However, he did mention that they are actually redesigning all of the next three homes uh to be more competitive with the market in this area. I think they had some issues selling that first one, and so they're kind of recalibrating and making sure that these next homes, while they will be consistent in in look and general design is that first one, I think there will be changes that'll be a you know uh different enough, like I said, to be more competitive with the market. And so competitive less expensive less and less expensive. I think there was some some serious issues in the previous price of this one. Okay, and they hadn't ended up having to drop it over, I think $50,000. Wow, okay. Yeah. So they are in the like I said, in the process of redesigning it, and so that's why there's a little bit of a delay in that next one, but they're hoping by the start of the new year we should see uh a new building permit and hopefully construction some point early next year for the next house. As for that retail end cap uh at the corner of Kreitz and Baker's, bless you. We are uh we have been advertising that pretty aggressively, obviously, because of the size of that lot. It's always been to uh drive-thru oriented coffee and uh food brands with smaller building footprints. So some of the uh brands that we've reached out to uh haven't really had any solid traction yet, but you know, have been actively trying to get in touch with them, have been scooters, Dutch Bros, Seven Brew Coffee, and Salad and Go. And uh there are a handful of others, I just didn't include them on the presentation. And so if there are any other brands, please feel free to provide them me or provide their information to me, and I'd be happy to obviously promote not only this property but others as

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Richland Hills City Council Meeting – December 8, 2025

Work Session and Department Reports

The council held an executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel matters, including interim city manager and city manager appointment. After reconvening, the city manager said action had been taken and would be announced later in the meeting.

Development services staff presented the October department report, summarizing 2025 activity: two special use permits, one zoning change, two site plans, one replat, and two zoning variances and one special exception referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Staff described the low number of ZBA cases as a positive sign.

Richland Crossing: 52 single-family homes were reported 100% constructed and 100% sold. Staff is coordinating with the developer on landscaping and parkway cleanup.

Baker/Kreitz residential lots: the first completed home was sold in October 2025. The developer is redesigning the next three homes to be more market-competitive after lowering the prior price by over $50,000. Recruitment for a drive-thru-oriented coffee or food user at the Kreitz/Baker retail tract is continuing; Scooter's, Dutch Bros, Seven Brew Coffee, and Salad and Go were mentioned as contacted brands.

Feel Great Car Wash at 7024 Boulevard 26 opened in August 2025, has washed 30,000 cars, and has 2,500 active memberships. Staff said it was the company's second-best performing 2025 location, and the company hopes to double memberships to about 5,000.

Lane Glass at 6525 Baker Boulevard received its special use permit in April 2025, began operations by September 1, and started the first phase of site improvements in November 2025, including landscaping, signage, and lighting. A second phase is planned for spring 2026.

The 2525 Hanley Ederville contractor yard received administrative site plan approval in August and building permits in October; utility and plumbing work is complete and foundation work is underway. It will include nine metal contractor warehouse buildings and 137 parking spaces.

Short-term rentals: staff identified roughly 30 active STRs, contacted 15 owners, and received 11 complete applications. Registration enforcement letters are being prepared but not sent while staff evaluates hiring a short-term rental management firm. Preliminary cost quotes were $5,000–$10,000 annually; estimated hotel occupancy tax revenue was $20,000–$30,000 annually, with one estimate around $70,000. Council asked for a cost-versus-revenue comparison.

Electric vehicle charging grant: the city's application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments was recommended for funding for two Level 2 chargers with four parking spaces at the City Hall/Link site. NCTCOG received 109 applications and recommended 59 for funding. The project estimate is about $103,000, with a roughly $20,000 city match. Final award actions are scheduled January 8 and January 22, 2026.

Building Board of Appeals cases: 7056 Dover Lane must submit a complete permit package by January 12, 2026; 2800 Cecil Drive's complete permit package is under review; and 3624 Ruth Road may be sold to a new buyer who anticipates 1.5–2 months to prepare permits.

2026 priorities: updating the building improvement grant and short-term rental policies, updating the zoning ordinance to align with the new comprehensive plan, updating the subdivision ordinance, and modernizing sign, landscaping, and fencing/screening regulations.

Presentations and Recognitions

The council recognized the 75th Anniversary Committee and gave members a photo book of the year's celebration activities.

Mayor Bergthold presented a U.S. Capitol flag and certificate from Congressman Craig Goldman's office to the city.

Employee service awards were presented: Sheena McEachran, Support Services Manager, 20 years of service, and Stephanie Flores, Public Services Manager, 15 years of service.

Consent Calendar

The consent agenda was approved with Item B removed for separate consideration. The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the November 10, 17, 20 morning and afternoon workshops, 21, and 24, 2025 meetings, and an interlocal agreement with Education Service Center Region 10.

Item B, the replat of Lots 1R and 2R, Block A, J & D Properties Addition at 3924 Booth Calloway, was discussed separately and approved. Staff explained the replat would split the existing communications tower lot from a larger, nearly two-acre site, much of it in floodplain, that could be sold for future development. Doug Knowlton asked who would maintain drainage on the property; staff said ownership is responsible and the city has placed liens for previous emergency drainage work.

Public Comments & Testimony

No citizen comments were made during the designated public comment portion of the regular meeting.

During the Kate Baker restroom contract discussion, public speaker Doug Knowlton said he opposed the restroom project from the start and remained opposed, citing the cost and the city's past failure to maintain older park restrooms.

Discussion Items

CDBG Resolution 628-25: Public Works staff presented the 52nd-year Community Development Block Grant participation. The proposed project is replacement of approximately 380 linear feet of 4-inch water main with 6-inch pipe in the 3100 block of Fay Drive between Park Place Drive and Jameson Street, including two service connections and asphalt replacement. Total construction cost is estimated at $162,895; the expected grant range is $140,000–$160,000, leaving a city cost of about $3,000 from the utility fund. The public hearing was opened and closed with no testimony, and the resolution was approved.

Oncor Electric Franchise Ordinance 1536-25: The council approved a renewed electric franchise agreement with Oncor effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2045, with automatic six-month renewal periods unless canceled with at least 60 days' written notice. The city attorney added modifications to strengthen city protections. Oncor representative Scott Brombaugh spoke in support.

Kate Baker Park restroom/pavilion contract amendment: Parks Director Eric Valdez explained that the city already paid ROM Tech $265,261.44 for manufacturing and delivery of two restroom buildings. Continuing with ROM Tech would cost $589,358.16, including a nearly $62,000 delay penalty, while switching installation to C. Green Scaping would total $566,132.64 for both parks, including a $5,500 ROM Tech termination fee. The council approved amending the C. Green Scaping contract for Kate Baker by $140,587 ($121,443 installation plus $19,144 contingency), for a new contract total of $415,881. Council members expressed frustration over delays and cost, but concluded installing the already-purchased buildings was the better option.

Rosebud Park restroom/pavilion contract amendment: The council approved amending the C. Green Scaping contract for Rosebud Park by $173,928.20, for a new contract total of $467,527.20. Staff said the Rosebud building is not identical to Kate Baker's because it includes a roll-up garage. The FY26 budget includes funds for parking improvements at Rosebud.

Halff Associates Master Services Agreement and Task Orders: The council approved renewal of the master services agreement with Halff Associates for a five-year term with automatic annual renewals, and approved Task Order 001 for city engineer services, Task Order 002 for floodplain administrator services, and Task Order 003 for design and engineering services for the Cheney Hills Safe Routes to School sidewalk project.

Cheney Hills Safe Routes to School: The city was awarded a federal grant through NCTCOG for sidewalk connections to Cheney Hills Elementary School. Total estimated construction cost is $5.98 million; the grant covers 80% of eligible construction costs and the city pays the 20% match plus design and engineering services. Task Order 003 has a not-to-exceed fee of $560,000, funded from the FY26 oil and gas fund, with construction match funding planned through the strategic initiative fund. Council members also raised sidewalk gaps at the 2600 block of Spruce Park and at Richland Crossing; staff said those would be reviewed.

Interim City Manager appointment: City Manager Candace Edmondson submitted a resignation effective January 2, 2026. The council appointed Assistant City Manager/Police Chief Kim Sylvester as interim city manager beginning January 3, 2026, until the new city manager assumes duties, anticipated around February 15, 2026, with terms as discussed in executive session. The vote was unanimous.

City Manager appointment: The council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of a new city manager after the candidate accepted the terms discussed in executive session. The appointee was not named in open session.

Street Improvement Projects

Public Works reported on the Series 2023 bond street projects. Design was approved in January 2024 and completed in December 2024. Gas line relocation and utility work are complete, and Reliable Paving is performing roadway replacement on Mary Bowes, Jameson, Joanne Court, Brooks, and Oxley. Paving has been delayed by weather, rain, and equipment failure; density testing was scheduled for the next morning. Completion is targeted for early April 2026, within the 365-day contract window. Oxley is expected to be the last street completed.

Staff also reported on miscellaneous street projects: water and sewer maps are being uploaded to the GIS system, and staff is evaluating a Violetics pavement condition index and asset management program. The estimated cost is about $150 per centerline mile, or roughly $15,000, pending an official quote. The program would also catalog street signs, inlets, manholes, streetlights, and fire hydrants. Staff expects to bring the proposal back in January for approval.

Key Outcomes

Consent agenda approved with Item B removed; the 3924 Booth Calloway replat was subsequently approved.

Resolution 628-25 to participate in the 52nd-year CDBG program was approved after a public hearing with no testimony.

Ordinance 1536-25 renewing the Oncor electric franchise was approved.

C. Green Scaping contract amendments were approved for both Kate Baker Park, new total $415,881, and Rosebud Park, new total $467,527.20, restroom/pavilion installations.

Halff Associates master services agreement renewal and Task Orders 001, 002, and 003 were approved.

Kim Sylvester was appointed interim city manager effective January 3, 2026, and the council approved appointment of a new city manager; both personnel votes were unanimous.

Meeting Transcript