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Regular City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Council Ratifies Fee Waiver for Funeral Services of Former Council Member's Wife
The City Council considered and acted on a resolution ratifying the waiver of $2,160 in fees for funeral services for Willie Ruth Hodge, wife of former council member Bill Peterson. The waiver was granted due to the sensitive nature of the situation and as a gesture of respect for Mr. Peterson's service to the city. [cite: 1925-1964]
City Approves $54,000 for Phase Two of Hospital Feasibility Study
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing $54,000 for Phase Two of a hospital feasibility study, with an additional $20,000 held in reserve. This phase will focus on honing in on the service area and initiating conversations with potential healthcare providers, including Ascension Seton, Baylor Scott & White, and St. David's. The study aims to determine the specific healthcare needs and services required in the area, identify potential providers, and assess their strategies, including whether services would be duplicative or new. The council expressed a desire to ensure the study's findings are directly useful to hospitals in their decision-making process and to align with the city's future development plans, such as annexation and the creation of a Public Improvement District (PID) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). [cite: 4268-4549]
Feasibility Study Approved for Proposed YMCA Recreation Center
The City Council approved a resolution to conduct a feasibility study with the YMCA of Greater Austin, performed by Triangle 2 Inc., regarding the potential development of a recreation center. This study is the first step in a longer-term goal to establish a functional recreation center, potentially managed in part by the YMCA. The study aims to determine operational costs and address "who, what, when, where, and why" concerning the project's feasibility and management. [cite: 4214-4266]
Council Approves Feasibility Study for E-Bike Mobility Hub at Library
The City Council discussed and approved a resolution to conduct a feasibility study for a mobility hub at the Bastrop Public Library, in partnership with the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS). The hub would include a CARTS shelter and an e-bike station with a pilot program of five e-bikes. Concerns were raised by council members regarding safety, regulations, the target audience, the locations of e-bike use and parking, potential clutter, and the need for clear guidelines and enforcement. The e-bikes would be dockless but require docking for charging and would be subject to existing city ordinances prohibiting their use on sidewalks and restricting them to streets. The pilot program is envisioned as a small-scale operation with a limited number of bikes, intended to serve as a "last mile" solution for CARTS users and for exploring downtown. [cite: 1975-2999]
Council Approves First Reading of FY2026 Budget Amendment and Assessment Roll
The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2026 operating and capital budget. This amendment includes provisions for assessments for the Val Verde Public Improvement District. The council also approved a fiscal year 2026-2027 assessment roll for the district. The ordinance will move to the July 28th, 2026 City Council consent agenda for a second reading. [cite: 3118-3142]
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