Round Rock City Council Packet Briefing - February 24, 2026

The Round Rock City Council held a packet briefing on February 24, 2026, at 7:30 AM to discuss items scheduled for the February 26, 2026 City Council meeting. No public comments were made. Council members reviewed several resolutions and an ordinance, with detailed staff presentations and Q&A.

Discussion Items

• G1: Dell Enterprise Zone Nomination – Staff presented a nominating resolution for Dell Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone program, requesting a state sales and use tax refund of up to $1.25 million tied to a $7 million capital investment at 200 Dell Way. The city has six designations per biennium; this would be the second. Dell must meet a 35% hiring requirement for enterprise zone residents, veterans, or economically disadvantaged individuals. Councilmember Flores asked about the program's structure and site-specific requirements. The project was previously nominated but not selected; this resolution allows Dell to reapply.
• G2: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – Staff announced that the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, will be presented at the February 26 meeting by Whitley Penn. No further discussion.
• G3: Palm House Restoration Contract – Staff recommended awarding a construction contract to Pravo Construction for restoring the historic Palm House at Old Settlers Association, including ADA upgrades, a deck, electrical, and AC. The project had nine bidders; Pravo was the lowest responsive bidder with extensive historical project experience. Councilmember Flores asked about the termite treatment cost line item, which staff will clarify at the council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Stevens noted the wide bid range, and staff explained that Pravo and Synergy's bids reflected their higher-end historical expertise.
• G4: Traffic Signal at Chandler Creek & Kenny Fort – Staff recommended an engineering contract with HDR ($156,000) for a traffic signal at the intersection, which has seen accidents. The signal will include pedestrian crossings and accommodate the road's unusual geometry to prevent stacking. Councilmember Flores inquired about the need for two signal heads. Councilmember Fleming noted potential widening for turn lanes. Staff will notify the neighborhood of the pending project.
• G5: Old Settlers Bridge Repair – Staff recommended an engineering contract with HDR ($129,000) for repairs to the AW Grimes and Old Settlers Boulevard bridge, built in 1986. The bridge has loose bolts, concrete cracking, and spalling. 100% design plans are expected by May 2026. No questions.
• H10: Airco Mechanical PUD Rezoning – Staff presented the second reading of a Planned Unit Development to rezone 23.43 acres southwest of I-35 and McNeil Road from a mix of zoning to Light Industrial for expansion of Airco's operations. Following a meeting between the applicant, Mayor, and staff after the first reading, several additional restrictions were added: a 100-foot building setback (up from 80 feet), an 8-foot fence (mandatory), pre-cast concrete panel fence option, no semi-truck parking/idling within 100 feet of southern property line, zero light spillover (0.0 foot-candles) at the residential boundary, and prohibition of dumpsters within the buffer. Councilmember Ly asked for clarification on parking within the setback. Councilmember Montgomery asked about the increase in industrial activity; staff noted the first building will be near the railroad, with later phases timed with growth. Mayor Pro Tem Stevens asked about an existing easement buffer on the Chisholm Valley side. The applicant will be present at the February 26 meeting for further questions.

Key Outcomes

• No votes were taken at the packet briefing; all items will be considered for formal action at the February 26, 2026 City Council meeting.
• The Airco Mechanical PUD was modified with additional protections for neighboring residents after discussions between the applicant, Mayor, and staff.
• Staff will provide additional details (e.g., termite treatment cost, intersection design specifics) at the February 26 meeting.