Development agreement for Post Oak Subdivision approved by Fair Oaks Ranch City Council
An updated development agreement for the Post Oak Development, formerly The Reserve, was approved by Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on May 20.
City Manager Scott Huizenga said in 2014, the city rejected the annexation petition, resulting in legal disputes. Legal disputes were settled in 2018, but the project was stalled until late 2024. The new development agreement limits the development to 278 lots rather than the originally planned 635 lots.
City Council unanimously supported the development agreement and the acceptance of the petition for the annexation and creation of the Public Improvement District. The petitions do not annex the property or create the PID. A reimbursement agreement was also approved, allowing the city to recoup any costs associated with the development or PID. These agreements ensure no out-of-pocket expenses from the city, Huizenga said.
Fair Oaks Ranch strategic action plan updated ahead of budget discussions
Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on May 15 approved the Strategic Action Plan, which outlines initiatives and projects for the city over the next five years.
The Strategic Action Plan is updated annually and utilized by city staff to build the annual budget, and City Council works through the budget process to determine which year is the best fit for specific project funding.
Since the plan was first established in 2019, five pillars were implemented to categorize areas of improvement and focus for city leadership and staff. The five pillars are:
- Financial resilience and responsibility
- Reliable and sustainable infrastructure
- Public health and safety
- Responsible growth management
- Operational excellence
Boerne City Council reviews mobility improvement process
As the city of Boerne continues to grow, residents have voiced concerns about increased traffic, pedestrian paths and other mobility challenges.
During the May 13 City Council meeting, city staff reviewed the process of developing mobility improvements.
Director of Engineering and Mobility Jeff Carroll said the city maintains 83 miles of roadway, representing 232 lane miles.
While the city maintains streets within the city limits, TxDOT maintains the major thoroughfares and roadways that run through the community, including Main Street, West Bandera Road and River Road. Due to TxDOT operating these roads, intersections such as River Road and Herff Road must be supported by the organization.
“Anything and everything to do with this intersection is up to TxDOT,” Carroll said.
Boerne Utilities ensures long-term water capacity through planning for future growth
As drought conditions in Kendall County and across the state stretch into the summer months, local municipalities and regional water providers have focused on water conservation.
Alongside efforts to promote the use of reclaimed water, the city is undergoing a $20 million project for the expansion of the water treatment facility on the city lake. These efforts help the city serve the growing number of utility customers.
Boerne residents raised concerns about the water supply in a December community survey, calling for conservation improvements, including the utilization of reclaimed water for landscaping and non-drinking uses.
As of May 6, Canyon Lake is at a capacity of 46%, according to the Texas Water Development Board. This limits the amount of water municipalities can pull from the lake, raising resident concerns.
Should the city need to increase water capacity to serve residents, options available include the purchase of regional water and the expansion of reclaimed water or treated wastewater systems.
Bid awarded for Adler Road culvert improvements
A bid for improvements to the low water crossings on Adler Road was approved during the May 13 Boerne City Council meeting.
According to the meeting agenda, the two low water crossings on Adler Road at No Name Creek and Currey Creek are frequently overtopped, creating unsafe conditions for the public and emergency services.
The bid was awarded to Gage & Cade Construction, LLC, in the amount of around $4.76 million. Improvements to the culverts will be the first project the company has done for the city.
Funding for the project is through the city, alongside a $1.5 million contribution from Kendall County. Construction for both culverts is expected to take 120 days, starting with the Currey Creek location.
