City of Cleburne public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council will hold its regular meeting to consider routine approvals, public hearings, and funding decisions. Key items include a $2 million allocation for the Cattleman Drive extension, a $231,209.60 pool filtration upgrade at Splash Station, and multiple contracts for grant administration and engineering services.
- Approve $2,000,000 for Cattleman Drive extension from US 67 (TIRZ No. 3)
- $231,209.60 contract with Sunbelt Pools for Splash Station media filtration system
- $406,000 service agreement with Ecolane for transportation software and hosting
- $456,312 purchase of three Glaval buses for City/County Transportation (CCT)
- $42,958.10 purchase of infield groomer for John Warren Sports Complex
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects including the Cattleman Drive extension and several downtown building rehabilitation grants. The body is also considering a budget increase of $2.2 million for developer participation and an update to dangerous building regulations.
- Purchase of 15 vehicles and equipment not to exceed $2,091,484
- Budget amendment to increase appropriations by $2,200,000 for Cattleman Drive extension
- Contract with Mid-Continental Restoration, Inc. for Layland Museum renovation up to $82,337.54
- Rezoning and Specific Use Permit for a tobacco store at 2400 North Nolan River Road
- Ordinance to increase TMRS employee contribution rate from 7% to 8%
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council will consider several action items, including a $1.5 million sales tax refund to a taxpayer, a $570,989 contract for turf replacement at La Moderna Field, and two Specific Use Permits for an auction house and a contractor's shop. The consent agenda includes purchases of police radios, a CDBG funding update, and a final plat for multifamily development.
- Sales tax refund of up to $1,497,178.88 to a taxpayer (General Fund: $748,589.44; EDC Type A: $374,294.72; EDC 4B: $374,294.72)
- Contract with Paragon Sports Constructors for outfield turf replacement at La Moderna Field, not to exceed $570,989
- Specific Use Permit for an auction house (Machinery Auctioneers of Texas) at 2030 Weatherford Highway
- Specific Use Permit for a contractor's shop (Black Plumbing Service) at 1408 North Main Street
- Purchase of 15 Motorola handheld radios for police, not to exceed $129,810
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review a resolution to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for rate increases. The council will also discuss police and fire department pay, recruitment incentives, and various infrastructure contracts.
- Resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's requested rate increase
- Ordinance approving pay, assignments, and recruitment incentives for Police and Fire departments
- Easement acceptance of $12,195 for the FM 4 to Gardega water transmission main project
- Contract renewal with Westhill Construction, Inc. for pavement repair up to $275,000
- Resolution regarding a 30-day plat extension for Torres Estates No. 2
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss updating the 'Strength of Force Ordinance' to add three firefighter and one police officer positions. The body will also consider several land-use requests and the rejection of bids for two park projects that exceeded budgets.
- Increase firefighters from 36 to 39 and police officers from 40 to 41
- Rejection of all bids for Lakeshore Boat Ramp and Hulen Park Skatepark due to budget overages
- Preliminary plat for Sharp Meadows Addition (70 residential and 5 open space lots)
- Rezoning of 1708 Shawnee Drive to Regional Commercial District
- Specific Use Permit for a tattoo and piercing studio at 111 South Caddo Street
City Council Regular Meeting
This agenda is purely procedural: it provides notice that a quorum of the City Council may attend the Texas Municipal League Region VIII meeting on September 10, 2025. No city business will be conducted or acted upon at this event.
- Texas Municipal League Region VIII Meeting on September 10, 2025, at Lost Oak Winery, Burleson, TX
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.612548 per $100 valuation. The meeting includes public hearings on the tax rate and a replat request for Avondale Addition. Council will also review several infrastructure and facility contracts.
- Proposed FY2026 tax rate of $0.612548 per $100 valuation
- Contract with SYB Construction Company, Inc. for $1,073,887 for water and sewer renewal
- Contract with B Strong Commercial, LLC not to exceed $2,900,000 for a municipal services building
- Budget for Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Package A-1 set at $4,347,000
- Preliminary and final plat approvals for Aberdeen Lakes Addition (439 residential lots)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments, including funding for a new 9/11 Honors Monument at Winston Patrick McGregor Park. The agenda also includes discussions on airport lease agreements, water meter purchases, and school resource officer contracts.
- Proposed 9/11 Honors Monument design services up to $138,400
- Master tenant lease agreement with Plane Place Aviation, LLC for airport hangar/tract 99
- Purchase of water meters and accessories not to exceed $533,100
- Renewal of school resource officer agreement with Cleburne ISD for $428,504.85
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 annual budget
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a budget workshop for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and capital improvements plan. They are considering a proposed tax rate not to exceed $0.612548 per $100 of valuation. Public hearings for the budget and tax rate are being scheduled for August 26 and September 9, 2025.
- Proposed FY 2026 tax rate of $0.612548 per $100 of valuation
- Funding of up to $150,000 for Johnson County Heritage Foundation museum operations
- Renewal of $60,000 agreement with Christmas In Action for the HOPE program
- Purchase of water utility and construction easements from David Hayes for $6,000
- Public hearing for zoning amendment to allow alternative playground equipment at Trail Creek Addition
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider issuing up to $16 million in certificates of obligation to fund critical roadway infrastructure, the initial phase of a public safety facility, and building rehabilitation for a citizen service center. Other action items include a public hearing on a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 1413 Smoothe Stone Drive, a rate adjustment request from Waste Connections, and a contract award for SCADA software migration at the water treatment plant. The consent agenda includes a contract for airport taxilane repairs, approval of a 41-lot preliminary plat, and a resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed rate increase to allow further study.
- Up to $16M in certificates of obligation for roads, public safety facility, and citizen service center
- Public hearing on a specific use permit for a manufactured home at 1413 Smoothe Stone Drive
- Resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed 12.3% residential rate increase for further study
- Contract award of $89,236 for SCADA program migration at the Water Treatment Plant
- Acceptance of a $750,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for Lakeshore Park improvements
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council is meeting for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. No formal decisions or discussions are scheduled; this is a ceremonial event. A quorum of the council may be present.
- Ribbon cutting ceremony at 1701 Park Blvd., Cleburne, TX 76033
- Event scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 3:30 PM
- Notice posted July 11, 2025, per Texas Open Meetings Act
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council will consider exempting Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity from approximately $387,068 in water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees for a 76-lot affordable housing development in Fox Meadows. The council will also hold a public hearing on a replat and variance request at 1404 Granbury Street and 516 Marengo Street, which staff recommends denying. Other action items include awarding an $89,000 contract for chemical feed pumps and approving a utility easement with United Cooperative Services.
- Public hearing on replat of Lots 1R and 2R, Avondale Addition, with a variance request; staff recommends denial
- Consider exemption from impact fees for Habitat for Humanity's 76-lot affordable housing development, valued at $387,068
- Authorize $89,000 contract with Newman Regency Group for chemical feed pumps at the water treatment plant
- Approve utility easement and right-of-way agreement with United Cooperative Services along Sparks Drive
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation and zoning ordinance updates
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council will consider consent agenda items including easements for the Thunderbay Lift Station project, facade improvement incentives for two properties on East Chambers Street, and several subdivision plats. Action items include accepting a water utility easement for the FM 4 to Gardega water line project and formalizing a mutual aid agreement with the Burleson Fire Department. The council will also discuss legal matters in executive session regarding pending litigation and contemplated litigation.
- Consider a resolution authorizing a $20,000 easement from Hector M. and Josephine Moran for the FM 4 to Gardega 16-inch water transmission main project (Item 8.1)
- Consider a resolution formalizing a mutual aid agreement with the City of Burleson for fire department emergency services (Item 8.2)
- Consider a resolution approving a conveyance plat for Live Oaks Apartments, creating 1 multi-family and 3 commercial lots on North Main Street (Item 7.5)
- Consider resolutions approving preliminary and final plats for Harvest Hill Addition, totaling 78 single-family residential lots (Items 7.7, 7.8, 7.9)
- Consider resolutions authorizing Chapter 380 facade improvement agreements with Garza Properties for properties at 208 and 114 East Chambers Street, with reimbursements of $4,900 and $5,000 respectively (Items 7.3, 7.4)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a comprehensive update to the city's sign ordinance, aligning regulations with zoning districts and modernizing temporary sign rules. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a $68,448.63 shade canopy for Splash Station, a $87,000 roof replacement at the transportation depot, and routine financial approvals. Additionally, the council will consider a minor amendment to delay trail lighting and parking improvements in the Burgess Meadows subdivision until Phase 3.
- Public hearing on replacing the entire Sign Ordinance (Chapter 156) to align with zoning districts and update temporary sign rules.
- Purchase and installation of a $68,448.63 shade canopy at Splash Station, funded by the 4B Sales Tax Fund.
- Contract with Tryggr Roofing and Construction LLC for up to $87,000 to replace the roof and gutters at the City and County Transportation Depot.
- Minor amendment to Burgess Meadows Planned Development to defer decorative trail lighting and permanent parking surfacing until Phase 3.
- Approval of $4,489,607.82 in accounts payable for May 2025 and addition of an authorized representative for TexPool investments.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is meeting to conduct a training session for a new agenda and meeting management software called Diligent Community.
- Training session for Diligent Community agenda and meeting management software
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on publishing a notice of intent to issue $15.5 million in Certificates of Obligation for critical roadway infrastructure, a public safety facility, and a citizen service center. The council will also hold public hearings on a specific use permit for an auto sales facility, a final plat for Belle Meadows Phase 5, and an ordinance exempting non-profit affordable housing from impact fees. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a no-parking zone on North Field Street, easements, plat extensions, and economic development agreements.
- Resolution to issue $15.5M in Certificates of Obligation for roads ($7.2M), public safety ($5.4M), and citizen service center ($2.9M)
- Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for Perfect Touch Auto Center at 1301 E. Henderson Street
- Public hearing on final plat for Belle Meadows Phase 5 (31 lots) with a variance for utility easement width
- Ordinance amendment to exempt non-profit affordable housing from impact fees
- Contract with Strong Commercial for $115,000 to replace 39 windows at City Hall
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hear presentations on the 2025/2026 Debt Funded Capital Improvement Program and a final plan of finance from Hilltop Securities. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible executive session for legal advice. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and workshop session.
- Presentation of 2025/2026 Debt Funded Capital Improvement Program by City Staff
- Presentation by Hilltop Securities of Final Plan of Finance to fund the 2025/2026 CIP
- Citizens Comments for any matter on or off the agenda
- Possible Executive Session for legal advice on agenda items
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider awarding a contract for utility infrastructure replacements on Roberts Avenue, Phillips Street, and Main Street. The body will also review several residential and commercial final plats and a reimbursement request for road construction.
- Contract with EGW Services for utility improvements not to exceed $3,300,000
- Reimbursement to Belle Lagos, LTD for University Drive construction up to $443,395.50
- Final plat for Island Grove Addition (30 single-family lots) on Fuller Road
- Final plat for Emerson Cleburne Addition (3 multi-family lots) south of US Highway 67
- Final plat for Whitlock Addition (3 commercial/industrial lots) at 3905 North Main Street
City Council Regular Meeting
The Cleburne City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for re-elected Councilmembers Blake Jones (District 2) and Oliver Cozby (District 3) from the May 3, 2025 general election. The meeting includes an invocation, pledge of allegiance, and administrative formalities. No legislative business or public hearings are scheduled.
- Swearing-in of Councilman Blake Jones for Single Member District Two
- Swearing-in of Councilman Oliver Cozby for Single Member District Three
- Oaths of Office administered by Judge Michael Kurmes and City Secretary Ivy Peterson
- Presentation of Certificates of Election