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PUD Amendment Changes Development Standards for Mixed-Use Project on Greenlawn Boulevard
The City Council held a public hearing on an amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Number 129, specifically Major Amendment Number Two, which is the fifth overall amendment. Located south of Lewis Hannah Boulevard and northwest of Greenlawn Boulevard, the project is a high-density mixed-use development consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. While land uses, overall height, and density remain unchanged, this amendment modifies development standards, building setbacks, and building design. Key changes include eliminating the maximum setback from Greenlawn Boulevard to allow for more flexible parking placement and adjusting maximum building setbacks along internal streets. The developer is shifting from original plans for a large office building and parking garage in Phase One to a food and beverage plaza and retail space with surface parking, due to changing market conditions post-COVID. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval on June 3rd. The changes aim to accommodate tenant needs for visibility and accessible parking while maintaining urban-style development principles.
Wyoming Springs Project Nears Completion with $94,000 Change Order for Additional Work
The City Council reviewed a change order for the Wyoming Springs Project with Capital Excavation. The project is nearing completion, with roadway finished and landscaping, tree planting, and signal installation at Sand Bass/Wyoming Springs and Creek Bend/Wyoming Springs remaining. Privacy fencing along the right of way is also being installed. The change order is for $94,000, primarily due to quantity adjustments. This includes additional guardrail and protection on Harriman Road near newly installed bridge columns, tree wells, and irrigation taps. The project is expected to be completed in August. Discussions also touched upon the speed limit on Harriman Road and the timeline for opening the roadway, with assurances that traffic studies are conducted with the county and that the road will be open before school starts or very shortly thereafter.
City Presents Long Range Financial Plan: Stable Outlook Amidst Growth and Inflation
The City Council received a presentation on the city's Long Range Financial Plan as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process. The plan is a tool to understand current and future financial environments, identify challenges and opportunities, and guide budgetary decisions. It is a required best practice and mandated by the city's financial policies. The plan covers major funds, with a focus on the General Fund. Key assumptions include an annual population growth of 3% reaching 165,000 by 2031, moderate local development and economic growth, and stable economic outlook despite inflationary pressures (CPI at 4.2% in May 2026). Property values are projected to decrease by 6% for the upcoming year, from $402,000 to $378,000 median home value. Sales tax remains the largest, albeit volatile, revenue source, with a general fund cap of 45%. Property taxes are forecasted with no rate increases, supporting bond program operating costs and new facilities like Fire Station 11 and the Athletic Performance Center. The five-year revenue projection shows growth of $37.1 million, with sales tax declining from 45% to 38% of the General Fund revenue mix, and property tax increasing. Expense assumptions include a base salary increase of $6 million for FY2027 ($3.9 million for Fire and Police), a $1.3 million increase for health insurance in FY2027, and inflationary growth factors. Major programs factored in include staffing for Fire Station 11 (15 firefighters, 1 civilian in 2027), police officers (7 officers, 1 civilian in 2027), staff for new bond project buildings, and the Athletic Performance Center. The plan indicates a balanced budget for FY2027, with potential gaps in FY2030-2031 that could be filled by future bond projects. The city aims to maintain one of the lowest property tax rates in Central Texas.
City Authorizes Bonds for $70 Million Raw Water Line Improvements
The City Council is being asked to authorize the Brazos River Authority (BRA) to issue bonds for improvements to the Williamson County Regional Raw Water Line. This critical water line, owned by the Cities of Round Rock and Georgetown and Brushy Creek MUD, brings water from Lake Stillhouse Hollow to Lake Georgetown. The BRA operates the line. The $70 million project, of which Round Rock is 28% responsible, will fund additional pump improvements and rehabilitation work on a segment of the line. The ultimate capacity will increase from 40 million gallons a day (MGD) to 56 MGD with the addition of a new pump and replacement of some existing ones. The BRA is a double A+ rated agency, and all three owning entities must approve this authorization for the BRA to issue bonds. The project is expected to enhance water supply reliability and capacity.
Chisholm Trail South Project Adds Pedestrian Sidewalk with $221,000 Engineering Contract
The City Council is considering a supplemental contract with Freese & Nichols for the Chisholm Trail South Project. The project, which runs from Sam Bass to Sunset, is currently underway and projected for completion in October. The supplemental contract, costing $221,000, is for additional engineering work to add a pedestrian sidewalk on the west side of the bridge crossing Brushy Creek. This includes extending culverts and building a sidewalk on top to create a north-south crossing. The construction is being split separately from the overall project engineering to manage change order percentages. The original PUD was approved in 2021 and has had several amendments. This specific work aims to improve pedestrian access across the creek. The developer is working with the city on a land deal to integrate a new driveway into the development from a neighboring shopping center's parking lot, which will also facilitate a sidewalk connection.
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