On the agenda: Alvarado Regular City Council Meeting — data center (Sep 21)

ALVARADO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR - SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 6:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 104 W COLLEGE AVE.
ALVARADO, TEXAS 76009

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call

INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUT
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the convened City Council of this meeting on any matter. The
presiding officer may ask for the citizen to hold his or her comment on an agenda item until that agenda item is
reached. Any response from a member of the convened City Council to comments related to items not on the
agenda is limited to a statement of specific factual information, a recitation of existing policy, or direction to staff to
place the subject on the agenda for a future meeting. Citizens may obtain a form to speak by requesting it from the
City Secretary or the City Marshal prior to the start of the meeting.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Pursuant to LGC Section 551.0415, City Council Members may make a report about items of community interest
during a meeting of the governing body without having given notice of the report. Items of community interest
include:
• Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence;
• Information regarding holiday schedules;
• An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a
discussion regarding a change in the status of the person’s public office of public employment is not an
honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision;
• A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body;
• Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other
than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing
body or an official or employee of the municipality; and
• Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality
that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.

PRESENTATIONS
1.

Presentation and Update on the Rebranding of the JC Connect Demand-Response
Transportation Program. (Suber)

INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
MAYOR'S UPDATE
2.

Tax Rate Politics.

CONSENT AGENDA
3.

Resolution No. R2026-0052; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the
petition for annexation portions of Tract 97 of the S. Morris Survey, A-536, being 0.7135
acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Alvarado in

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Johnson County, Texas; setting an annexation schedule with a Public Hearing to be held on
October 19, 2026, providing for open meetings and other related matters. (7-Eleven Petition
for Annexation) (French)
4.

Resolution No. 2026-0053; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a
Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation for the
conveyance to the City, at no cost, of approximately 895 square feet (0.0205 acres) of land in
the J.M. Ross Survey, Abstract No. 737, Johnson County, Texas, for right-of-way associated
with the North Cummings Drive expansion project; accepting the conveyance; authorizing
Staff to execute the agreement and all related closing and conveyance documents; and
providing for related matters. (N. Cummings Right of Way) (Cromer)

5.

Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 Alvarado Marshal. (May)

6.

Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 Alvarado Police Department. (May)

7.

Resolution No. R2026-0054; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, to enter into an
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State
Right-of-Way in connection with a special event. (TxDOT Rd. Closure of College St. for the
Fall Festival) (May)

8.

Resolution No. R2026-0054; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, to enter into an
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State
Right-of-Way in connection with a special event. (TxDOT Rd. Closure of College St. for the
Old Town Christmas Event) (May)

9.

Approval of a Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Alvarado. (Ramachandra)

10. Resolution No. R2026-0056; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating certain
positions as authorized signatories for all city accounts maintained by First Financial Bank.
(Cox)
11. Resolution No. R2026-0057; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the
authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds
with Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., within the Government Code, Chapter 2256, Public Funds
Investment Act parameters. (Cox)
12. Resolution No. R2026-0058; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the
authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds
into the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool / Texpool Prime”) (Cox)
13. Approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Equalis
Purchasing Co-op to allow the City to participate in cooperative purchasing programs and
utilize competitively procured contracts for goods and services. (Harris)
14. Resolution No. R2026-0059; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, supporting
legislation requiring County Election Administrators to offer annual election service contracts
to municipalities for May Elections; supporting the integrity, consistency, and professional
administration of municipal elections; and providing an effective date. (Taylor)
15. Resolution No. R2026-0060; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas,
Adopting the City of Alvarado Title VI/Nondiscrimination Plan and Related Policies and
Procedures; Designating the City Secretary as the City's Title VI Coordinator; Authorizing
Implementation of the Plan; Providing for compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 and applicable Texas Department of Transportation Requirements; and Providing an
effective date. (Taylor)

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16. August 17, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)
17. Accept the resignation of Lisa Deese, Place 5, Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Nominating Committee)
18. Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Nominating Committee)
• Place 5 Betty Neilan - Unexpired Term
• Alternate Lisa Deese - Unexpired Term
19. Appointment of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Board Members: (Nominating Committee)
• Place 1 Cherry Bryant
• Place 2 Beverly Short
• Place 3 Lydia Moon
• Place 4 Carrie Keeton
• Place 5 Joshua Rendon
• Alternate Kevin Thomas
• Alternate Jacob Wheat
20. Appointment of members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Nominating
Committee)
• Place 1 Tinker Williams
• Place 3 Randy Hassey
• Place 5 Haley Little
NEW BUSINESS
21. Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2027 Annual Operating Budget beginning October 1, 2026,
and ending September 30, 2027. (Cox)
22. Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance
No. 2026-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas adopting the budget for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; appropriating
resources for each department, project, operation, activity, purchase account, and other
expenditures; providing for emergency expenditures as allowed by applicable state law;
providing for filing and posting of the budget as required by state laws; providing a
severability clause; and providing an effective date. (Adoption of the Budget) (Cox)
23. Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.813809 per $100; fixing and levying municipal
ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado,
Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. (Cox)
24. Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance
No. 2026-0025, an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas affixing and levying municipal ad
valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado,
Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, and for
each year thereafter until otherwise provided, at the rate of $0.813809 per one hundred
dollars ($100.00), and for directing the assessment thereof; providing for a date on which
such taxes become due and delinquent together with penal ties and interest thereon;
providing for place of payment; providing for approval of the tax rolls presented to the City
Council; providing for repealing, savings, and severability clauses; and providing for an
effective date. (Adoption of Tax Rate) (Cox)

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25. Consideration and action related to taking a roll call vote to ratify the City of Alvarado Tax
Rate of $0.813809 per $100.00 valuation reflected in the City of Alvarado budget approved
for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, in
accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007. (Ratify Tax Rate) (Cox)
26. Consideration and action related to the authorization of the City Manager or Mayor to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Architecture and Landscaping Inc. for
Pecan Orchard design services. (Suber)
27. Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0026, An Ordinance of the City of
Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Master Fee Schedule, providing a severability
clause, providing for publication in the official newspaper, and providing an effective date.
(French)
28. Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance
of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Construction and
Definitions," of Article I, "Applicability of Ordinance;" Section 42-22, "SF-2 Single Family
Residential District," Section 42-30, "RC Regional Commercial District," Section 42-32, "IND
Industrial District," and Section 42-36, "FN Floodplain and Nature District," of Article II,
"Districts and Land Uses;" and Section 42-45, "Additional Regulations for Special Uses;" of
Article III, "Special Uses," of Chapter 42, "Zoning," of The Code of Ordinances, City of
Alvarado, Texas, by adding definitions and providing for regulations related to crematory,
data center, food truck park, and solar farm uses. (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment)
(French)
29. Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0038: A Resolution of the City of
Alvarado, Texas, approving an amendment to the Performance Agreement between the
Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for the property
improvements and redevelopment of 105 S. Friou Street in Historic Downtown Alvarado.
(Cromer)
30. Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0061, A Resolution of the City of
Alvarado, Texas, approving an Alvarado Economic Development Corporation project and a
Professional Services Agreement with Tony Arellano III for mentorship and operational
support of the Food Truck Incubator Program and coordination of Tasty Tuesdays on the
Square; authorizing Staff to execute the agreement, providing a severability clause; and
providing an effective date. (Food Truck Support) (Cromer)
31. Consideration and action related to the award of a construction contract for the North
Cummings Drive Waterline Project to Circle H Contractors in the amount of $1,338,260.
(Ramachandra)
32. Consideration and action related to the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-0027, An Ordinance
of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 2-379, “Prohibited Conduct,” of Article VI,
“Code of Ethics and Conduct,” of Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the Alvarado Code by
prohibiting City officials and officers and their family members from applying for grants from
any City created Economic Development Corporation or the City. (Wheat)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
33. Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys
to seek advice on the following matters:
• Any item on the agenda
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Agenda was posted on the bulletin
board in the City Hall of the City of Alvarado, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to
the general public at all times, and said Agenda was posted on September 15, 2026, and
remained so posted continuously for three (3) business days prior to the date of the meeting.

Bobbie Jo Taylor, TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council determines
that a Closed or Executive Session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized
by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section
551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 - personnel matters regarding the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section
551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic
development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other
matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code.
If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the
City Council will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during
Executive Session.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and
participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be
physically present at the location noted above on this agenda.
A quorum of the Alvarado Planning and Zoning Commission, Alvarado Economic Development Corporation,
Alvarado Board of Adjustment, Alvarado Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Alvarado Library Advisory Board,
or Alvarado Animal Control Advisory Board may be present at this Alvarado City Council meeting. While members
of these boards may attend and participate in discussions, no action will be taken by any board listed above.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Alvarado City Hall and Council Chamber are wheelchair accessible. The exit and parking ramps are located in
the front of the building. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids
or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are
requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-790-3351, FAX: 817-783-7925, e-mail:
[email protected] Please call at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of Alvarado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
BUDGET STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 551.043, Government Code, the following taxpayer impact statement must be on the City
Council meeting agenda at which the City Council will discuss or adopt a budget for the City of Alvarado: For the
median-valued homestead property ($250,202.00), the City’s portion of the property tax bill in dollars for the
current fiscal year (FY2026) is $2,016.65, the City’s portion of the property tax bill for the upcoming fiscal year
(FY2027) for the same property if the proposed budget is adopted is estimated to be $2,036.17, and the City’s
portion of the property tax bill in dollars for the upcoming fiscal year (FY2027) for the same property if a budget
funded at the no-new-revenue rate under Chapter 26, Tax Code, is adopted is estimated to be $2,036.17.