Public Meetings - Round Rock, Texas

The Round Rock City Council convened at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 221 East Main St. The meeting included a citizen complaint about emergency notification failures, two proclamations, an Information Technology department update, unanimous approval of the consent agenda and four resolutions, and the first public hearing on a right-of-way annexation. The council entered executive session and adjourned without further action. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 City Council meeting. - Authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with H2I Group, Inc. for demolition and installation services related to divider curtains at the Round Rock Sports Center. - Authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with Odessa Pumps and Equipment, Inc. for water and wastewater pumps and motors. - Authorized the Mayor to execute a professional consulting services agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. for construction materials testing at the Recreation Complex - Old Settlers Buildout Project. - Authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with Coufal-Prater Equipment, LLC (United Ag & Turf) for John Deere equipment, repair, parts, and services. - Authorized Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Brooks Bennett. All consent items were approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Gary Elden expressed strong criticism of the city's emergency notification practices. He described a recent natural gas release near Avery Center where residents detected the incident and self-evacuated or called 911 to learn of a shelter-in-place advisory; no proactive outbound notification was made. He also referenced a 2024 second-alarm fire at the Sabi Data Center that caused $2 million in damage and released carcinogens into the air and storm drain without public notification. Elden called these failures "sheer malfeasance and dereliction of duty" and demanded accurate and timely emergency information. Proclamations and Recognitions - Rodeo Austin Ambassador Month (March 2026): Mayor Morgan proclaimed the month. Joe Straub, Chairman of the Board of Rodeo Austin, accepted and noted the organization has operated since 1938, attracts over 500,000 attendees annually, gave away $3.7 million to Texas youth last year, and expects over 10,000 animals at the upcoming event (March 13-28, 2026). - National Nourishment Day (March 13, 2026): The council proclaimed the day. Angie Wang of the Nourish Project, a student-led initiative at Westwood High School, accepted. The project has reached over 70,000 people through social media and in-person presentations and won first place at the HOSA area competition. Staff Presentation: Information Technology Update - The IT Director presented a department update. He traced the IT department's evolution from a fragmented 2009 operation into a mature enterprise organization with 25 staff members. Key achievements and projects included: CityWorks as an enterprise system for permitting and asset management; the Public Safety Cat RMS system went live January 27, 2026, following 432 planning meetings; upcoming data analytics and CAD-to-CAD integration for 911 call transfer; expanded network redundancy with multiple internet service providers and data center-to-data center replication; fiber expansion to Fire Station 10 (with Fire Station 11 planned); added security cameras at water/wastewater plants; replacement of landlines with cellular solutions; and replacement of over 1,200 mobile devices. - The Director also highlighted an in-house-developed GIS-based IT asset tracking app and an automated employee onboarding tool. Staff recognitions included two promotions, a CGCIO pursuit, a leadership development program graduation, a bachelor's degree completion, and the GOAT award from Sports Management and Tourism. Since 2018, the IT help desk has processed 63,000 support tickets. - Council discussion: Councilmember Flores asked about vendor redundancy (confirmed multiple ISP vendors) and whether the GIS asset app is public (it is internal). Mayor Pro Tem Stevens asked about the drone-as-first-responder program (IT provides network connectivity and base station security) and the origin of the monarch tree internship project (Planning and Development requested it). Councilmember Ortega asked about county 911 rerouting (IT was prepared) and backup systems (on-premise and cloud backups confirmed). Resolutions - H1 – CDBG Third Amendment: Staff requested approval to reallocate the remaining $76,566 of CDBG-CV funds from a discontinued senior iPad program to home repair and rehabilitation. The city had received approximately $400,000 and $668,787 in CDBG-CV funds; the Round Rock Area Serving Center used portions for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance, serving 558 and 401 residents respectively. The funds must be spent by July 26, 2026. Staff noted two homes are currently being repaired, three more are in the bidding process, and five homes are on the waiting list. The council opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers and approved the resolution unanimously. - H2 – Deep Wood Drive Interlocal Agreement: Williamson County will contribute up to $11 million on a 50-50 cost-share basis for the Deep Wood Drive extension project (from SH 620 across Brushy Creek to Sandbass Road), estimated at $16.2 million. The city applied for $9.7 million in CAMPO funding. Approved unanimously. - H3 – Kenney Fort Boulevard Segments 5 & 6 Interlocal Agreement: Williamson County commits up to $9 million total ($4.5 million per segment). Segment 5 runs from Old Settlers Boulevard to County Road 112, and Segment 6 continues to University. Segment 5 construction is estimated at $35 million with a $21 million CAMPO request; CAMPO funding decisions are expected in summer 2026, with funds available in fall 2027. Approved unanimously. - H4 – Atlas 14 Floodplain Model Update: The city will participate with Williamson County in updating floodplain models using Atlas 14 rainfall data and LiDAR survey data at a cost of $205,000. Approved unanimously. Public Hearing: Annexation - The council held the first public hearing on annexing a 1.517-acre portion of CR 107 Spur right-of-way, south of CR 107 and north of Chandler Road. The annexation will provide contiguity for the city's ETJ and future right-of-way annexations. No one testified. A second public hearing is scheduled for March 26, 2026, with council action on April 23, 2026. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items and resolutions H1-H4 passed unanimously (7-0). - Public hearing on the CR 107 Spur annexation will continue on March 26, 2026; final action is set for April 23, 2026. - The council recessed into executive session at 6:51 PM to evaluate the Municipal Judge under §551.074 of the Texas Government Code, reconvened at 7:35 PM, and adjourned without taking action.

The City Council held a packet briefing on March 10, 2026, at 7:30 AM to discuss items for the upcoming March 12, 2026 City Council meeting. The meeting covered staff briefings on proclamations (Rodeo Austin, National Nourishment Day), an IT presentation, consent agenda corrections, and several interlocal agreements and public hearings. No citizen communication was received. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was discussed; a correction regarding item G6 (misprinted backup material) was noted and a clean copy provided to council members. Discussion Items - H1: CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan Amendment – Staff (Joe) presented a proposal to reallocate $76,566 in unspent COVID funds to complete three home repair grants ($25,000 each) under the CDBG program. Funds originated from two federal allocations ($397,375 on June 25, 2020, and $668,787 on April 22, 2021) previously used for rent/mortgage assistance and a senior iPad program. The remaining balance must be spent by July 26, 2026. Council members asked about the waiting list (5-12 applicants, no one waits more than a year) and a new partnership with a local church that supplements city home repair efforts. Mayor expressed appreciation for the church partnership. No action was taken; this will be considered at the March 12 meeting. - H2: Deepwood Drive Road Project Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Williamson County – Staff (Michael) briefed on a road from 620 crossing Brushy Creek to Sandbash Road. Total project cost: $16.2 million. County contribution up to $11 million. The city applied for CAMPO funding (60% of cost, $9.7 million). If awarded, the remaining $6.5 million would be split 50-50 with the county ($3.25 million each), with unused county funds potentially moved to other projects. If not awarded, county and city each pay $8.1 million. Design work is underway with half and associates. A roundabout is planned at Sandbash. Council noted concerns from the Round Rock West neighborhood about traffic impacts but staff expects most traffic to flow to 620. This ILA will be on the March 12 agenda. - H3: Kenny Fort Segments 5 and 6 Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County – Staff presented ILAs for two road segments. Kenny Fort 5 (Old Sellers to 112) total cost $35 million; Kenny Fort 6 (to University) total cost $26.3 million. County contributions: $4.5 million each ($9 million total). The city applied for CAMPO funding (60% split). If awarded, the remaining balances would be split 50-50 with the county. Design is nearing 90% completion by summer 2026. Right-of-way acquisition will continue. CAMPO funding decisions expected summer 2026, with funds available October 2027 at the earliest. Council asked about eligibility for cost-sharing; staff cited ongoing conversations with the county and examples like Wyoming Springs and Gatta School 6. This will be considered at the March 12 meeting. - H4: Atlas 14 LIDAR Update Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County – Staff proposed a $205,000 ILA to update LIDAR data and hydrologic models within city limits. The county has reflown LIDAR in 2024 and is updating floodplain maps outside cities; Round Rock would contribute $205,000 to update city models for Atlas 14 compliance. The updated data will be sent to FEMA for future floodplain map updates. Councilmember Montgomery asked about the timeline; staff clarified the process will take time but will proceed. This ILA is on the March 12 agenda. - Public Hearings: Annexation of 1.517 Acres of County Road 107 Spur – Staff (Brad) presented the first of two required public hearings (no action allowed) for the annexation of a 500-600 foot segment of CR 107 Spur. This annexation is a prerequisite to annexing the adjacent Quick Trip property (at University Boulevard and SH 130), which will occur under an amended development agreement increasing living unit equivalents (LUEs) for utility service. The second public hearing will be on March 24, 2026, and council action to annex the roadway is scheduled for April 23, 2026, along with the Quick Trip annexation and zoning. Council asked about the road length and name. No action was taken at this briefing. Key Outcomes - No votes were taken during this packet briefing; all items will be formally considered at the March 12, 2026 City Council meeting. - The executive session on evaluation of the municipal judge was announced but not discussed in open session. - The briefing concluded with no additional items for the good of the community.

The Round Rock City Council met on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting covered a proclamation, a consent agenda, several resolutions, and a zoning ordinance for a planned unit development (PUD). All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless noted. Consent Calendar - F.1 – Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting. - F.2 – Resolution authorizing purchase order to Crafco, Inc. for crack seal machines. - F.3 – Resolution authorizing agreement with Veolia Water Technologies for wastewater UV disinfection components, equipment, and maintenance services. - F.4 – Resolution authorizing Quantity Adjustment/Change Order No. 2 with Cash Construction Company for the Gattis School Road Segment 3 Project. Public Comments & Testimony - Shirley Markwood (resident at 2351 Mason Woodway) voiced strong support for the Andrew J. Palm House (Palm House Museum) restoration. She thanked the city and staff for relocating the building to Old Settlers Association grounds and for funding its restoration. Noted that hotel occupancy taxes (HOT) fund preservation projects and welcomed visitors. - Sarah Pakiman (Amplify Wilco representative) accepted the proclamation, thanked council, and encouraged the community to give during the March 4-5 event, noting that last year $1.5 million was raised for Williamson County nonprofits. - Jason Carney (Chisholm Valley resident) during the H.1 public hearing requested that protections (setbacks, landscaping buffer, limits on noise/activity) remain meaningful and asked for early installation of trees (prioritized over later phases) to provide immediate relief for homes adjacent to the project. Discussion Items - E.1 – Proclamation: March 4-5, 2026 proclaimed as "I live here, I give here - Amplify Wilco Days." Mayor Morgan read the proclamation. Sarah Pakiman spoke about the giving event. - G.1 – Enterprise Zone Nomination for Dell Inc.: Zach (staff) presented. The resolution nominates Dell’s Building 5 at 200 Dell Way for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Requires $7 million capital investment. Dell commits to hiring 35% economically disadvantaged individuals, veterans, or zone residents. If approved, Dell could receive up to $1.25 million in state sales tax refunds over five years. Councilmember Montgomery asked about verification of the hiring metric; Zach explained it is verified when Dell applies to the Comptroller's Office. Unanimously approved. - G.2 – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR): Milana (staff) and Patrick Simmons (Whitley Penn audit partner) presented. Received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion – the highest level of assurance. No internal control deficiencies or material noncompliance. New GASB 101 standard for compensated absences implemented. Milana walked through the report sections. Unanimously approved. - G.3 – Palm House Restoration Contract: Staff presented; noted nine bidders, responsible bidder was Pravo Construction. $10,000 allowance for termite damage. Project will bring building up to ADA standards, expected completion in 3-4 months, then turnover to Old Settlers Association. Unanimously approved. - G.4 – Chandler Creek & Kenney Fort Boulevard Design Services: Michael (staff) presented. Engineering contract with HDR Engineering for $156,000 to design a traffic signal at the intersection. Location has had multiple accidents despite signage changes (yield to stop sign). Councilmembers Fleming and Flores questioned whether reducing speed limit could be tried first. Michael stated speed is already set at 50 mph (85th percentile) and that a signal is the best safety solution; but agreed to revisit speed reduction during design kickoff. Councilmember Ortega noted the signal would also provide a safe pedestrian crossing to the park. Unanimously approved. - G.5 – Old Settlers Boulevard Bridge Project: Michael presented. Engineering contract with HDR for $129,000 to study cracking and spalling on a 40-year-old bridge (built 1986) and prepare repair plans. Councilmember Montgomery asked about TxDOT repair programs; staff said no such program exists. Unanimously approved. - H.1 – Rezoning 23.43 acres to Planned Unit Development No. 160 (Second Reading): Bradley (staff) presented. Property is west of IH-35 and McNeil Road, currently mixed LI and SF-2 zoning. Proposed PUD consolidates to industrial use with enhanced buffers. Key PUD features: 25-foot landscape buffer (vs. 8-foot base code), two rows of evergreen trees, 100-foot building setback, 8-foot masonry fence, zero light spill onto residential properties (down from 0.5 foot-candles), no semi-truck parking or idling within 100 feet, no dumpsters within 100 feet. The applicant (Chip) attended. Council discussed fence placement (closer to residences vs. closer to buildings) and early tree planting. Jason Carney (resident) requested early tree installation. Chip agreed to prioritize grading and tree planting for the southern buffer area, since the southern building will not be built for several years. Council chose to keep the PUD language flexible (using "or") regarding fence/tree order, allowing future neighborhood coordination. Unanimously approved. - Council Comments: Each council member offered a brief statement ("Good night, Round Rock"). - Executive Session (J.1): Council recessed at 7:13 PM into executive session under Section 551.074 to evaluate the City Manager. Reconvened at 8:50 PM. No formal action was taken, but the Mayor directed the City Attorney to amend the City Manager’s contract for a vote at the next possible meeting. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items (F.1-F.4) and resolutions (G.1-G.5) and the zoning ordinance (H.1) were approved by unanimous votes (7-0). - Dell Inc. nominated for Enterprise Zone Program; token up to $1.25 million state sales tax refund contingent on state approval. - Palm House Restoration awarded to Pravo Construction; project to be completed in 3-4 months. - Traffic signal design at Kenney Fort & Chandler Creek authorized; staff to also evaluate speed reduction as part of design. - Old Settlers Boulevard bridge engineering authorized to address structural defects. - Rezoning to PUD No. 160 approved with enhanced protections for adjacent Chisholm Valley residents; applicant agreed to consider early tree planting and to coordinate with neighbors on fence placement. - City Manager contract amendment directed for future council action.

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.

The Round Rock City Council met on February 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included routine approvals, a first-reading rezoning for a small multifamily project, a second-reading rezoning for a data center Planned Unit Development (PUD) that drew extensive public testimony, and reports on the city's financial health. All items on the agenda were approved by unanimous votes, including the contentious data center rezoning. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (E.1): The minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. - Resolution F.1: Authorized Supplemental Contract No. 2 with American Structurepoint, Inc. for the Sam Bass at Hairy Man Road Intersection Improvements Project (roundabout). Cost: $198,000. Construction estimated at $2 million, scheduled to bid fall 2026, complete by fall 2027. - Resolution F.2: Authorized Supplemental Contract No. 1 with Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. for the Gattis School Road – Segment 2 Project. Cost: $102,000. Project to bid spring 2027, 20-month construction, finishing fall 2028. - Resolution F.3: Authorized a contract with Travis County for election services for the May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections. - Resolution F.4: Authorized a Joint Election Agreement with Travis County for the May 2, 2026 elections. - Resolution F.5: Accepted the Quarterly Financial and Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Key highlights: Round Rock unemployment rate 3.1%, sales tax trending 7.9% above projections, property tax collections on track, investment portfolio of $514.5 million with a yield of 4.08%. - Resolution F.6: Authorized an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a pilot program on electronic conviction reporting. No cost to the city. - Resolution F.7: Authorized publication of Notice of Intention to issue $93.1 million in Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, for capital projects including Fire Station 11, public safety training center, and road improvements. - Appointment H.1: Councilmember Montgomery was reappointed to the Clean Air Coalition. Public Comments & Testimony - G2 – Skybox Data Center Rezoning: Nearly 40 speakers addressed the council, the vast majority opposing the rezoning. Speakers included residents from nearby neighborhoods (Chandler Creek, Homestead at Old Settlers, Pioneer Point) and representatives from Public Citizen and Climate Cabinet. Key concerns raised: - Health effects of low-frequency/infrasound noise (referenced WHO studies and a 2020 review of 39 studies). - Increased electricity costs for residents due to data center demand on the grid. - Water usage, even with closed-loop cooling, and strain on the Edwards Aquifer. - Air pollution from diesel generators. - Potential property value declines and lack of long-term local employment. - A petition with 3,091 signatures (and nearly 3,200 by meeting time) opposing the data center was presented. - A few speakers (including two residents living closest to the site) changed their stance after meeting with Skybox, stating the data center would be less disruptive than the alternative warehouse development. Discussion Items - G1 – Rezoning 0.74 acres at W. Logan and Mandell Streets (First Reading): Staff recommended approval to rezone from SF-2 to MF-1 (low-density multifamily) to allow 6-8 townhomes. The property is one block off Mays Street, adjacent to a park. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Council approved unanimously (7-0) and dispensed with the second reading. - G2 – Rezoning 29.69 acres on E. Old Settlers Blvd. from LI to PUD No. 159 (Second Reading): The applicant, Skybox Data Centers, seeks to build a single data center building (up to 250,000 sq ft, 60 ft height, 75 MW grid power) with a closed-loop cooling system. Staff presentation detailed: - The property has a large electric easement; alternative uses include a 380,000 sq ft light industrial warehouse (by right) which would generate more traffic, water use, and noise. - Comparison: 135 single-family homes would use 18 million gallons of water/year; a data center uses 2 million gallons/year (including irrigation). - Existing data centers in Round Rock (SABI, Switch) have had no noise complaints and use less water than planned. - PUD includes enhanced setbacks (430-750 ft from homes), a 25-ft landscape buffer with evergreen trees, restrictions on loading docks, and a requirement that the data center cannot draw power during ERCOT load-shed events. - Skybox representatives emphasized transparency, community engagement, and commitment to noise ordinances. They noted the property owner would proceed with the warehouse if the PUD fails. - Councilmembers asked about water reuse potential, building height, and generator usage. The city confirmed the site is near existing purple pipe infrastructure for reuse water. Key Outcomes - G1 (Multifamily Rezoning): Adopted unanimously (7-0) on first reading; second reading dispensed. - G2 (Data Center PUD): Adopted unanimously (7-0) on second reading, despite strong public opposition. All councilmembers voted yes. - All resolutions and the appointment passed unanimously. - The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:37 PM.

The Round Rock City Council held a packet briefing on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:30 AM in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stevens presided in Mayor Craig Morgan's absence. The meeting primarily served as a preparatory session for the upcoming February 12, 2026 City Council meeting, with staff briefings and council discussion on agenda items including multiple resolutions, two zoning ordinances, and a quarterly update from the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce. Public Comments & Testimony - Gary Old (2928 Clinton Place, Round Rock; Protect Round Rock) spoke in opposition to the Skybox data center proposal (Agenda Item G2). He submitted a packet containing a low-frequency noise study conducted at existing data centers in Round Rock and Pflugerville, and a baseline measurement at the subject property. He argued that city officials have relied too heavily on staff and corporate outsiders, and that residents have conducted independent research. He requested the Council reject the Skybox proposal, enact a citywide moratorium on new data center rezoning and construction, and pause existing projects until community-first safeguards and a data center-specific zoning category are established. He noted that New Orleans has enacted a one-year moratorium and Georgia is considering similar action, and expressed concern that survey stakes and utility flags have already been placed on the property before a public hearing. - Adrian Shelley (15601 Leona Cove, Austin, Texas; Texas Director of Public Citizen) spoke in opposition to the Skybox data center. He stated that data centers should not be located near residential communities due to noise and high resource consumption (electricity and water). He acknowledged the city's transparency efforts (public information, invitation-only meeting) but urged the Council to reject this specific proposal and, more broadly, to develop a permanent solution such as a model ordinance addressing setbacks, noise, diesel generator use, and water consumption. He noted that Hood County was considering a moratorium that same morning. Discussion Items - D.1 Staff Briefing (February 12, 2026 Council Agenda Overview): No consent agenda was identified. The briefing covered all resolutions and ordinances listed for the February 12 meeting. Council members asked questions on multiple items. - F.1 – Supplemental Contract for Sandbass and Harry Man Road Intersection Improvements: Staff presented a $198,000 supplemental contract with American Structure Point Inc. for design of a roundabout at Harryman Road and Sandbass. The project follows a positive public meeting in 2024. Construction is estimated at $2 million, with bidding in fall 2026 and completion by fall 2027. Councilmember Ortega expressed a personal dislike of roundabouts but asked why a roundabout was chosen over a traffic signal. Staff responded that roundabouts are more effective for continuous traffic flow given the intersection's geometry and limited ability to add turn lanes. Councilmember Stevens requested coordination with nearby Chisholm Trail and Wyoming Springs projects and school calendar impacts. - F.2 – Supplemental Contract for Gaddis School Road Segment 2: Staff presented a $102,000 supplemental contract with Rodriguez Transportation Group for engineering on Gaddis School Road east of Surrey. The segment will be two lanes in each direction with a median, similar to the existing segment. Construction is estimated at $12.5 million, with bidding in spring 2027 and a 20-month construction period. Councilmember Fleming questioned why segment 2 is two lanes while segment 3 is three lanes; staff explained traffic volumes decrease eastward. Councilmember Montgomery asked about restricting left turns from neighborhoods; staff confirmed no changes to current access. - F.3 & F.4 – Election Services Agreements with Travis County: City Clerk Ann Franklin presented two resolutions: one to engage Travis County to conduct the May 2, 2026 general and special elections, and another to share costs with other entities holding elections on the same date. These are standard agreements; a similar agreement with Williamson County was approved on January 22, 2026. - F.5 – Quarterly Financial and Investment Report: Kevin reported on the first quarter (ending December 31, 2025) financial report, which will be presented in detail at the February 12 meeting. - F.6 – Interlocal Agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety for Court Pilot Program: Staff presented a no-cost agreement for the city's court to pilot an electronic felony conviction reporting system. The system is expected to go live in summer 2026. Councilmember Flores asked about the pilot duration; staff indicated the system should be fully operational by summer. Councilmember Montgomery asked about additional workload; staff noted it may speed up processes. - F.7 – Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation (Series 2026): Staff presented a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intent to issue $93.1 million in certificates of obligation for capital projects including Phase 2 of the Bob Bennett Public Works Complex, roadway projects (Driving Progress Forward), and supplemental funding for 2023 voter-approved bonds for Fire Station 11, Public Safety Training Center, and Old Settlers Park. The actual issuance is planned for April 23, 2026, along with general obligation bonds and limited tax notes. - G.1 – Rezoning 0.74 Acres at West Logan Street and Mandel Street: Planning staff (Bradley) presented a request to rezone a vacant 0.74-acre tract from SF-2 (Single Family Standard Lots) to MF-1 (Multifamily Low Density) to allow 6–8 townhomes. The property is near downtown and close to South Mays Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously (no public speakers). Council discussed compatibility buffers, proximity to single-family homes, and the site's history. Staff recommends approval. - G.2 – Skybox Data Center Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Second Reading: This was the most extensively discussed item. Bradley provided a detailed presentation on the proposed 29.69-acre PUD for a data center at East Old Settlers Boulevard near North AW Grimes Boulevard. The property is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI-2). Key features of the PUD include: only one primary data center building (max 250,000 sq ft, 60 ft tall, 75 MW grid-connected power); closed-loop cooling to minimize water use; enhanced landscape buffer with two rows of evergreen trees (4-inch caliper) along the southern property line; 25-foot wide open space buffer and 8-foot compatibility wall; prohibition of a vehicular connection to Chandler View Trail; and restrictions on generator use (only allowed during grid emergencies, not as primary power). Staff noted that the property owner had a prior light industrial warehouse proposal (four buildings, 380,000 sq ft) which was nearing site plan approval. Staff recommended approval. Council members asked questions about: the January 8 community meeting (over 50 attendees), Encore substation requirements, distance from parcel area one to the neighborhood (about 450 feet), water usage (SABI data center uses 2 million gallons/year, equivalent to 15 single-family homes), noise ordinance limitations (A-weighted decibels only, not low-frequency), and the inability to compel the applicant to disclose future tenants. Councilmember Ortega noted that data center customers pay separate rates and do not directly raise residential rates. Staff clarified that the PUD includes stronger standards than the underlying LI district. No council member voiced opposition to the item, but several sought clarifications. - E.1 – Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update: Jordan presented the update. Highlights included: 2025 scorecard (171 leads, 12 recruitment trips, 56 business retention visits, 4 announced projects); 2026 Q1 activity (20 leads, 7 proposals, 1 announced project – Digital Brands Group relocation from California, 47,000 sq ft, 30 employees); target industries; recruitments efforts including a familiarization tour for site selectors, ongoing work in Korea (Semicon trade show), and potential Japan visits; state grants for local semiconductor companies (Texan PhotoMask $15.2M, ComiCo $2M); Austin Community College and Texas State Technical College grants for semiconductor workforce training; G Beta accelerator cohort results (55 applications, 5 companies, $515K raised by one company, 3 new jobs); launch of Jumpstart pre-accelerator program; Defense Innovation Fund grant ($15K to Atola Tech); Momentum luncheon on March 5 featuring NYSE Texas president; chamber membership at 1,026 (highest ever, 80% retention). Council expressed congratulations and asked about future international focus (Japan, Taiwan, UK). Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken at the packet briefing. All items will be voted on at the February 12, 2026 City Council meeting. - The Skybox data center PUD (G.2) had first reading approval (7-0) on December 4, 2025; second reading is scheduled for February 12 with a public hearing. Staff recommends approval. - The rezoning at Logan and Mandel (G.1) also has a public hearing and final vote on February 12; staff recommends approval. - Resolutions F.1 through F.7 are administrative items expected to be approved. - The Chamber update was informational; no action required.

The Round Rock City Council met at 6:00 PM on January 22, 2026, with all seven council members present: Mayor Craig Morgan, Mayor Pro-Tem Kristin Stevens, and Councilmembers Michelle Ly, Rene Flores, Melissa Fleming, Frank Ortega, and Hilda Montgomery. The meeting included the adoption of the consent agenda, approvals of multiple resolutions and ordinances, and a public hearing regarding a planned unit development (PUD) rezoning that drew resident concerns. Key outcomes included unanimous approvals on most items and a decision to delay second reading on the PUD to allow further negotiations. Consent Calendar - E.1: Approved minutes from the January 8, 2026 City Council meeting. - E.2: Approved an ordinance authorizing a temporary construction speed zone on Greenlawn Boulevard from IH-35 to Louis Henna Boulevard (second reading). - E.3: Approved a resolution to purchase a 0.4326-acre parcel off Fannin Avenue adjacent to Brushy Creek from Alexa Ruby Events, LLC. - E.4: Approved a resolution for an agreement with OverDrive, Inc. for digital content materials for the Public Library. - E.5: Approved a resolution for a professional consulting services agreement with Alliance Engineering Group, Inc. for on-call engineering and construction material testing. The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a single motion. Public Comments & Testimony - McKenzie Scales (516 Buffalo Pass) spoke against the proposed PUD rezoning (Item G.3), citing lack of proper mail notification, unauthorized tree removal by the property owner (AirCo), and loss of privacy. She argued that procedural requirements were not fully followed and presented a resident petition requesting enforceable conditions. - Johnny Martinez (speaking on behalf of his 88-year-old mother, a homeowner adjacent to AirCo) asked about tax implications and the impact of the rezoning on the six homes along the I-35 frontage road. - Jason Carney (506 Buffalo Pass) opposed the rezoning, detailing increased noise, loss of mature trees, and concerns about property values. He requested specific conditions (e.g., daytime-only operations, 25-foot landscape buffer, masonry wall set back from property line, maximum building height of 22 feet) and submitted photographs of the cleared land. - John Moman (1701 Johnson Way) requested that the enhanced landscape buffer and wall be extended to additional properties already developed on the site, not just the newly rezoned area. Discussion Items - G.1 & G.2 – Future Land Use Amendment and Rezoning at 3260 E. Palm Valley Blvd: Staff presented a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use Map from Open Space to Commercial and rezone 3.86 acres from OS (Open Space) to C-1a (General Commercial – Limited). The property is owned by the Old Settlers Association and located near Old Settlers Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously. The Council approved both items with no public testimony and dispensed with the second reading. - G.3 – Rezoning 23.43 Acres to PUD No. 160 (AirCo Expansion): The property, located near McNeil Road and the I-35 frontage road, is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI) and Single-Family (SF-2). The applicant, AirCo, seeks to rezone to a Planned Unit Development to expand existing warehousing and light manufacturing uses. Staff highlighted that the PUD would require a 25-foot landscape buffer (instead of the standard 8 feet) with two rows of evergreen trees, a masonry wall (optionally 6–8 feet tall), restrictions on lighting heights, and prohibition of certain uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. Several residents testified against the rezoning, citing unauthorized tree clearing, noise, and lack of notice. Councilmembers discussed the need to enforce existing protections, the timing of second reading, and the possibility of mandating that the masonry wall be placed at the northern edge of the 25-foot buffer (not on the property line). The Council voted to approve the first reading with a commitment not to dispense with the second reading, allowing time for further negotiations between the applicant, staff, and residents. - G.4 – Calling the May 2, 2026 General and Special Election: Staff presented an ordinance to call a general and special election on May 2, 2026, to elect a mayor, council members for Place 1 and Place 4, and to consider two charter amendments submitted by citizen petitions. The ordinance was approved unanimously, and the second reading was dispensed. - Resolutions F.1–F.8: All eight resolutions were approved unanimously after brief presentations: - F.1: Interlocal Agreement for countywide hazardous materials response (with Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Taylor). - F.2: Regional Vehicle Burglary Suppression Taskforce (with Hutto, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, and Williamson County); eight agencies total. - F.3 & F.4: Purchase of Chevrolet and Ford vehicles from Caldwell Country (each contract $1.5 million, not to exceed $4.5 million total). - F.5: Real estate purchase contracts with Nelson Homestead Family Partnership for 6.80 acres and 20.586 acres for CR 112 (Avery Nelson Parkway) improvements; total remaining payment $1.65 million. - F.6: Change Order No. 1 with Patin Construction, LLC for McNeil Road Extension Railroad Culverts; $110,583 for surveying and inspection services. - F.7: Joint Election Agreement with Williamson County for the May 2, 2026 elections. - F.8: Cost Participation Agreement with SDC Austin LLC for improvements to Bryant Drive between Rachel Lane and Double Creek Drive; city share $441,499. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (7-0). - Resolutions F.1–F.8: Each approved unanimously (7-0). - G.1 & G.2 (3260 E. Palm Valley Blvd): Future Land Use amendment and rezoning adopted on first reading, second reading dispensed (7-0 each). - G.3 (23.43-acre PUD): First reading adopted (7-0); second reading not dispensed. The Council directed staff and the Mayor to work with the applicant and affected residents to address concerns about tree replacement, wall placement (preference for wall at northern edge of 25-foot buffer), noise, and operating hours before the second reading at a future meeting. - G.4 (May 2, 2026 Election Call): Ordinance adopted on first reading, second reading dispensed (7-0). A fiscal note for the charter amendments will be prepared. - Next Steps: Staff will re-notify residents (including email) for the second reading of G.3. The Mayor and relevant council members plan to meet with the applicant and residents to discuss additional conditions.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 AM with all council members present. This packet briefing reviewed agenda items for the upcoming regular council meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026. No formal votes were taken; staff presented items and council asked clarifying questions. Public Comments & Testimony - Gary Eldon spoke on two items. First, regarding the rezoning application for 1000 S. IH-35 (ERCO Mechanical property), he expressed concerns that no site plan had been submitted, that a PUD was inappropriate, and that the applicant had a history of circumventing processes, including TCEQ fines in 2018 for developing without a water pollution abatement plan and for a petroleum spill, as well as recently removing protected trees before authorization. He urged additional due diligence. - Second, he opposed the future land use map amendment and rezoning of a parcel at the entrance to Old Settlers Park from open space to commercial, stating that the park's open space is dwindling and that a proposed extended-stay hotel would harm the park. He requested council not to approve further harm. Consent Calendar - F2: Interlocal Agreement for Regional Vehicle Burglary Suppression Task Force – Police Chief presented a resolution to formalize the regional task force with Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Flugerville, Williamson County, and Pflugerville. He explained that vehicle burglaries and gun thefts are often committed by suspects from Houston and other regions operating along the I-35 corridor. The agreement would enable resource sharing and collaboration. No opposition expressed. - F3 & F4: Vehicle Purchase Agreements with Caldwell County Chevrolet and Ford – Fleet Manager Chad explained these are additional procurement mechanisms to address ongoing vehicle delays from the COVID backlog and upfitting challenges. The city primarily uses Ford and Chevy Tahoes; vehicles currently must be sent to Fort Worth for upfitting. These agreements provide more flexibility. - F5: Real Estate Purchase Contracts with Nelson Homestead Family Partnership – For the County Road 112 project (from AW Grimes to County Road 110), the city will purchase two parcels: 6.8 acres (Parcel 3) for $1.5 million and 20.5 acres (Parcel 4) for $3.6 million, with a remaining balance of $1.6 million. The project is expected to finish in late 2026 or early 2027. - F6: Change Order 1 with Patent Construction for McNeil Road Culverts – The project adds culverts under the Union Pacific Railroad for drainage into Lake Creek. Reimbursable costs include surveying required by UPRR ($62,750) and inspection by Rail Pros ($47,833), totaling $110,000. Additional costs may be brought later. - F7: Joint Election Agreement with Williamson County – Standard agreement for the May 2, 2026 general and special elections, allowing Williamson County to conduct elections and share costs. - F8: Cost Participation Agreement with SDC Austin LLC for Bryant Drive – This agreement allows the developer of SDC Austin Building B to construct a portion of Bryant Drive between Double Creek and South AW Grimes, filling a gap left between the developer's and Encore substation's portions. City will contract with the developer to connect the road for emergency access. Discussion Items - G1/G2: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 3.86 Acres near Old Settlers Park – Staff presented a request by the Old Settlers Association to change the future land use map from open space to commercial and rezone the property to C1A (General Commercial Limited) for potential commercial or hotel development. The property, located northwest of East Palm Valley Blvd and Harrow Parkway, is currently an RV park and owned by the association. Staff noted it meets location criteria for commercial designation. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Council members asked about parking requirements (hotel: 1 space per guest room plus 1.5 per two employees), building design standards (orientation/articulation, not materials), and the size of the association's total holdings (staff to provide on Thursday). - G3: Rezoning 23.43 Acres near McNeil Road for AirCo PUD – Staff presented a request to rezone a property southwest of IH-35 and McNeil Road, currently partially developed as AirCo's headquarters. The property has split zoning (commercial, light industrial, single family, employment center) and the PUD would consolidate it into a single industrial designation with tailored standards. Extra restrictions include a 25-foot landscape buffer with two rows of evergreen trees, no parking or stormwater infrastructure in the buffer, prohibition of loading docks facing the southern residential neighborhood, and capping freestanding lighting at 20 feet within 100 feet of residential lots. A data center is not an allowed use under this PUD. The applicant (AirCo) initially removed some protected trees prematurely, but a tree survey showed mostly unprotected scrub trees were removed, and any removed protected trees will be mitigated through the site development permit process. P&Z unanimously approved with one public speaker expressing concerns about noise and debris. Staff recommends approval. - G4: Ordinance Calling May 2, 2026 General and Special Election – The ordinance orders elections for mayor, council places 1 and 4, and includes two charter amendments from citizen petitions (verified signatures exceeding 5% of qualified voters). The city clerk noted a fiscal note will be published. Councilmember Ortega emphasized the importance of disclosing the fiscal impact and noted that the petitions were initiated by a billboard company and the union fire department. - D1: Economic Development Compliance Report – Staff presented the annual report. There are 24 active economic development agreements (Chapter 380 and Type B performance agreements). All businesses are in compliance. Key statistics: excluding Dell, businesses created a minimum of 3,322 jobs but actually employ over 8,260 (about 10% of Round Rock jobs); taxable property value from these agreements is $1.5 billion (excluding Dell) and $2.2 billion (including Dell); net taxes less incentives are $137 million (181% return) excluding Dell and $660 million (211% return) including Dell. Councilmember praised the incentives program, noting they keep residential taxes low. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken; all items briefed will be considered for action at the regular city council meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026. - Staff will provide additional information requested by council members: size of the Old Settlers Association's overall holdings, parking and design standards details, and a fiscal note for the charter amendments. - The council will hear public testimony and the applicants for G1/G2 and G3 will be present on Thursday.

The Round Rock City Council held a packet briefing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:30 AM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included citizen communication, discussions on multiple resolutions and ordinances for the upcoming January 22 City Council meeting, and a presentation on the annual Economic Development Compliance Report. Public Comments & Testimony - Gary Eldon spoke on two agenda items. He expressed concerns about the rezoning application for 1000 South IH-35 (Arico Mechanical property), citing lack of site plan, applicant's history of regulatory violations (TCEQ fines, unauthorized tree removal), and suggesting the proposed PUD is inappropriate. He also opposed the future land use map amendment and rezoning for a parcel at the entrance to Old Settlers Park, arguing that open space is already dwindling and that a hotel development would further harm the park. Discussion Items - F2 – Regional Vehicle Burglary Suppression Task Force Interlocal Agreement: Chief Tom presented a resolution to formalize an interlocal agreement with Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, and Williamson County. Councilmember Montgomery asked for clarification on “aggressively,” and Mayor Pro Tem Stevens inquired about the regional nature of vehicle burglaries. Staff explained that suspects often operate along the I-35 corridor from Houston and that the task force would share resources and personnel. - F3 & F4 – Vehicle Purchase Agreements with Caldwell Country Chevrolet and Ford: Chad presented resolutions authorizing additional vehicle purchasing mechanisms. Councilmember Flores asked about supply chain delays and the city's fleet mix (primarily Ford, with some Chevy Tahoes for police). Staff noted ongoing backlogs due to upfitting challenges. - F5 – Real Estate Purchase Contracts with Nelson Homestead Family Partnership: Michael presented resolutions for two parcels (6.8 acres and 20.5 acres) needed for the County Road 112 project. The remaining balance is $1.6 million. The project is expected to finish in late 2026 or early 2027. - F6 – Change Order No. 1 with Patent Construction for McNeil Road Project: Michael explained that $110,000 is needed for surveying and railroad inspection fees (Rail Pros) required by Union Pacific Railroad for culvert installation. Additional costs for Rail Pros are expected. - F7 – Joint Election Agreement with Williamson County: Staff presented a resolution for the May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections, allowing Williamson County to conduct the election and share costs. - F8 – Cost Participation Agreement with SDC Austin LLC for Bryant Drive: Jeff presented a resolution to have the developer construct a remaining gap in Bryant Drive between Double Creek and South AW Grimes, bridging portions built by the developer and the Encore substation. - G1 & G2 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for Old Settlers Association Property: Bradley presented two items for a 3.86-acre tract near East Palm Valley Boulevard and Harrell Parkway, currently owned by the Old Settlers Association. The request is to change the future land use map from open space to commercial and rezone from open space to C1A (General Commercial Limited), potentially for a hotel serving visitors to Old Settlers Park and the multipurpose complex. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Councilmembers asked about the size of the association’s total holdings and building design standards. - G3 – Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning for Arico Mechanical (23.43 acres near McNeil Road): Bradley presented a PUD to rezone the property to Light Industrial, allowing Arico to expand their HVAC operations. The PUD includes enhanced buffers (25-foot landscape buffer, two rows of evergreen trees), restrictions on loading docks facing the residential neighborhood to the south, and lower lighting heights. Staff noted that unauthorized tree removal occurred but that the trees removed were mostly unprotected; mitigation will be handled during site development. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Councilmembers asked about the site development permit process and future use restrictions. - G4 – Ordinance Calling May 2, 2026 General and Special Election: Bradley presented the ordinance ordering elections for Mayor, Council Place 1, and Council Place 4, along with two charter amendments from citizen petitions. Councilmember Flores requested that the public be made aware that the petitions were initiated by a billboard company in coordination with a fire department. A fiscal note for the amendments is forthcoming. - D1 – Economic Development Compliance Report: Staff presented an annual report on 24 active economic development agreements. All businesses are in compliance. Key metrics (as of September 30, 2025): 8,260 employees (excluding Dell), $1.5 billion in taxable property value (excluding Dell), $2.2 billion with Dell, net taxes collected (excluding Dell) of $137 million (181% return), and with Dell, $660 million (211% return). Councilmember Ortega noted that incentives reduce the tax burden on residents. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken during the packet briefing; these items are scheduled for discussion and action at the January 22, 2026 City Council meeting. - Staff will provide additional information requested by councilmembers (e.g., total acreage of Old Settlers Association property, larger map for context) at the January 22 meeting. - The Economic Development Compliance Report will also be presented to the Transportation and Economic Development Board (Type B Board) on Thursday evening.