Kaufman County, Texas

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The Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board will meet to discuss the creation of a mural installation plan and the development of board bylaws. The board will also review its status as an affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful and explore potential projects and grant opportunities.

• Plan for mural installations
• Affiliation update with Keep Texas Beautiful
• Creation of board bylaws
• Review of available grant opportunities

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The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will consider the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and a performance agreement with Myrish Hospitality, LLC for the Hampton Inn hotel project. They also will vote on a site enhancement matching grant for The Pretty House, LLC at 106 S. Jefferson St. and discuss economic development negotiations in executive session.

• Consider FY 2026-2027 KEDC budget and annual proposed projects/programs
• Economic Development Performance Agreement with Myrish Hospitality, LLC for Hampton Inn hotel site improvements
• Site enhancement matching grant for The Pretty House, LLC at 106 S. Jefferson St.
• Executive session to discuss economic development incentives for projects (Pie, Snooze, Jetson, etc.) and real property at Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park

Planning & Zoning

The Kaufman Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a Specific Use Permit for a monument sign at 2005 South Washington Street and an amendment to Planned Development-26 (PD-26) at Kings Fort Parkway and State Highway 34. The commission will also discuss and make a recommendation on a site plan for Kings Fort Villas at the same location. A consent agenda includes approval of the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit to exceed maximum sign area at 2005 South Washington Street (Case Z-02-26)
• Public hearing to amend ordinance O-32-23 for Planned Development-26 (PD-26) at Kings Fort Parkway and SH 34 (Case Z-03-26)
• Discussion and recommendation on Kings Fort Villas site plan at same PD-26 location (Case Z-03-26)
• Consent agenda: approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes

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The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Juan Aguilar to reduce the minimum lot width requirement for a commercial property at 300 N. Washington Street. The board may also approve minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting as part of the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on variance (Case No. V-02-26) for Lots 5 and 6, Block 8, Original Town of Kaufman, 300 N. Washington Street.
• Variance request to Section 26.4.A.2 of the Zoning Ordinance for Minimum Lot Width in Commercial (C) zoning.
• Consideration of ZBA minutes from May 12, 2026 regular meeting.

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City Council

The Kaufman City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss amending animal control ordinances, updating personnel policies, and reviewing utility rate changes. The Council will also consider site plans for new developments and a first amended economic development agreement with Myrish Hospitality, Incorporated.

• Amending animal control ordinances regarding fowl and pet limits
• Updating City of Kaufman Personnel Policies Manual
• Amending water and sewer rates (Ordinance O-10-26)
• Consideration of a First Amended Chapter 380 Agreement with Myrish Hospitality, Incorporated
• Site plans for Harmony Bank and Waffle House

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The Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board will meet to discuss its current membership, attendance, and vacancies. The board will also review the creation of bylaws, grant opportunities, and a plan for mural installations.

• Discussion on board composition, vacancies, and member service
• Discussion on creating board bylaws and identifying grant opportunities
• Update on becoming an affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful
• Discussion regarding a plan for mural installations

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will hear a presentation from DRT Development on opportunities in Kaufman and the Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park. The board will also consider a site enhancement matching grant for Twisted Horseshoe Barber Company and a new credit card vendor. They will then enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for multiple projects (code names: Pie, Snooze, Jetson, etc.) and real property at Prairie Creek Crossing. Following the closed session, they may take action on matters discussed.

• Presentation by Tim Baker of DRT Development on development opportunities and Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park
• Site enhancement matching grant application for Twisted Horseshoe Barber Company at 217 W. Mulberry St.
• New credit card vendor for KEDC
• Adoption of annual Investment Policy for KEDC
• Executive session to deliberate economic development incentives for projects Pie, Snooze, Jetson, Waco, Cupboard, Kaleidoscope, Flashlight, Velocity, Cowbell, Junior, Sandstone, Adventure, Aqua and real property at Prairie Creek Crossing

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two site plan recommendations for City Council review. These proposals involve commercial developments on Kings Fort Parkway and Tabor Parkway.

• Site Plan for Harmony Bank at 815 Kings Fort Parkway (1.102 acres)
• Site Plan for Waffle House at 2210 Tabor Parkway (1.3 acres)

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The Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board will consider appointments for Chairman and Vice-Chairman, set goals and potential projects, review grant opportunities, and discuss budgetary and funding needs. Board members will also discuss future downtown mural installations. No specific dollar amounts or project locations are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion regarding future downtown mural installations
• Consider appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board
• Discuss, consider, and take action on setting goals, potential projects, and available grant opportunities
• Discuss potential budgetary and funding needs for the board

City Council

The Kaufman City Council will discuss a preview of the 2026-2027 city budget and consider several development actions. Items include a public hearing on a replat for three new residential lots at 1801 Park Street, a site plan for Helen Edwards Elementary School, and various agreements and ordinances. The council will also address a purchase order amendment for street repairs, a construction agreement with Schneider Electric, and an executive session on legal matters.

• Public hearing on replat of Cottage Heights Addition, creating three residential lots (Lots 17R, 20R, 23R, Block 14) at 1801 Park Street
• Amendment to Purchase Order No. 39198 for street repair on Dallas Street and 6th Street, increasing amount to $235,113.39
• Construction Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.
• Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC for costs related to Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 4, Highland Meadows development
• Ordinance O-08-26 amending Ordinance No. 0-24-25 to adopt the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget

KEDC

The May 14, 2026 meeting of the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation has been canceled. No votes or discussions on any agenda items will occur.

• Meeting canceled; no action on monthly financial report or prior minutes
• Canceled discussion on new credit card vendor for the corporation
• Canceled executive session on economic development projects (Pie, Snooze, Jetson, etc.) and real property in Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park

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The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 1801 Park Street. The board will also consider the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Tommy Henricks regarding a minimum lot width variance at 1801 Park Street (Case No. V-01-26)

City Council

This is a planning retreat, not a regular voting meeting. The council will discuss broad topics including public safety, finances, development projects, the FY27 budget, and tax rate strategies, but no official action will be taken. Items requiring a vote will appear on a future agenda.

• Public Safety Review
• Financial Review and FY27 Budget/Tax Rate Strategies
• KEDC (Kaufman Economic Development Corp.) Update
• Capital Improvement Projects and City-Owned Properties Future Planning
• Development Projects Update and City-wide Staffing Update

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a replat to create three residential lots at 1801 Park Street and discuss a site plan for Helen Edwards Elementary School at 1605 Rand Road. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council on both items.

• Public hearing on Replat of Cottage Heights Addition, Lots 17R, 20R, 23R, Block 14, to create three residential lots on 0.551 acres at 1801 Park Street (Case RP-01-26)
• Discussion and recommendation on Site Plan for Helen Edwards Elementary School on 14.86 acres at 1605 Rand Road (Case SP-02-26)
• Consent agenda: approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes

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The Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board will meet to consider appointing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also discuss setting goals, potential projects, and available grant opportunities, as well as budgetary and funding needs. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Discussion of goals, projects, and grant opportunities
• Consideration of budgetary and funding needs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing the Tax Abatement Policy for 2026-2028 (Resolution R-06-26), which guides economic development incentives. The work session includes a preview of the 2026-2027 budget. Other actions include site plan approvals for Harmony Bank and Charley's Restaurant, a final plat for Caldwell Estates, and grant applications for motor vehicle crime prevention and flood control repairs.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution R-06-26 renewing Tax Abatement Policy for 2026-2028
• Final plat for Caldwell Estates, Lot 1 (2.307 acres at 706 Adams Lane)
• Site plan for Harmony Bank (1.102 acres at 815 Kings Fort Parkway)
• Site plan for Charley's Restaurant drive-through (8.06 acres at 2005 South Washington Street)
• Grant application for flood control structural repairs at Cedar Creek Site 60 (Kaufman Lake)

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KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will consider a mid-year budget amendment for FY 2026 and review the FY 2025 annual audit report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property regarding Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park and various business prospect negotiations.

• Mid-year budget amendment to the FY 2026 KEDC budget
• FY 2025 KEDC annual audit report
• Executive session on Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park real property
• Negotiations for business prospects including Projects Pie, Snooze, Jetson, and Velocity
• Monthly financial report and March 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The KEDC board approved the monthly financial report and the March meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the proposed mid‑year amendments to the FY 2026 budget by a 4‑0 vote. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved monthly Financial Report (4‑0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved mid‑year FY 2026 budget amendments (4‑0)
• No action taken on executive‑session matters

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommendations for City Council regarding a final plat and two site plans. These items involve land use and development at three specific locations in Kaufman.

• Final Plat for Caldwell Estates (706 Adams Lane), 2.307 acres
• Site Plan for Harmony Bank (815 Kings Fort Parkway), 1.102 acres
• Site Plan for Charley’s Restaurant drive-through (2005 South Washington Street), 8.06 acres

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City Council

The Kaufman City Council will consider two ordinances: O-04-26 to amend the solid waste collection franchise agreement with Republic Waste Services, and O-07-26 to adopt multiple 2021 International Codes and related local amendments. The council will also appoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Board and discuss reports from city departments and a TxDOT grant. An executive session will address real‑property matters for Project Pie and legal advice on Enclave Development.

• Ordinance O-04-26: third amendment to the solid waste franchise agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas, LTD.
• Ordinance O-07-26: adoption of 2021 International Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Property Maintenance, Existing Building, Swimming Pool and Spa, and Fire Codes with local amendments and a $2,000 penalty provision
• Appointment of three members to the Parks and Recreation Board for two‑year terms
• Presentation of the FY 2024‑2025 Financial Audit Report for council action
• Executive session to discuss Project Pie real‑property deliberations and attorney consultation on Enclave Development

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KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will discuss the city's Comprehensive Plan progress. The board will also enter executive session to deliberate on real property and negotiations with multiple business prospects.

• Discussion of City of Kaufman's Comprehensive Plan economic development components
• Executive session regarding Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park real property
• Executive session on incentives for prospects including Pie, Snooze, Jetson, and Velocity
• Executive session regarding the Executive Director's personnel matters
• Review of monthly financial reports and meeting minutes

The board approved the monthly financial report and the minutes from the February 10 and March 4 meetings, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. After an executive‑session recess, the board unanimously approved an updated personnel services agreement to employ the Executive Director through the end of the fiscal year. No other substantive actions were taken in the open session.

• Approved monthly Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 10 and Mar 4 2026 meetings (4-0)
• Recessed into Executive Session (closed meeting)
• Approved updated personnel services agreement for Executive Director (4-0)

City Council

The Joint Work Session between the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council will discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan. Topics include the plan's purpose and process, progress on projects, and refinement of key strategic elements such as the Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, and Place Types. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for staff direction and future agenda consideration.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update – Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, Place Types

KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will enter a closed executive session to discuss appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director. After the executive session, the board will reconvene to take any appropriate action on those matters. The meeting also includes a brief public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Executive session to consider personnel matters for the Executive Director
• Public comment period (up to 5 minutes per speaker)
• Board inquiry procedure for off‑agenda questions
• Reopen session to act on executive‑session discussions
• Adjournment

The board voted 4‑0 to direct the President and City Manager to work with the Executive Director on negotiating an employment contract. No citizen comments were made. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

• Direct President and City Manager to negotiate Executive Director employment contract (4-0)

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City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning change for property at 5176 Tabor Parkway and a grant for road construction. The body is also considering a new Downtown Design Review Committee and an amendment to the Republic Waste Services franchise agreement.

• Proposed $100,000 grant to LCH Holdings for White Oaks Drive construction
• Public hearing to rezone 2.166 acres at 5176 Tabor Parkway from Agriculture-Open to Single Family
• Proposed creation of a Kaufman Downtown Design Review Committee
• Third Amendment to the Republic Waste Services of Texas, LTD. franchise agreement
• Cancellation of the May 2, 2026, General Election for City Council Members due to unopposed candidates

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KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation will consider its monthly financial report and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. The board will hear a discussion-only report from the Executive Director on marketing, business retention, and commercial development activities. Members will discuss updates to the KEDC website. The meeting will enter executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations for listed projects and the potential purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park, followed by a vote on any actions arising from that session.

• Consider and act on the monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer (Consent Agenda)
• Approve minutes from the January 13, 2026 KEDC meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Discuss updates to the new Kaufman Economic Development Corporation website
• Executive Session: Deliberate economic development negotiations for projects Pie, Snooze, Jetson, AC/DC, Kettle, Reflection, Waco, Cupboard, Kaleidoscope, Flashlight, Velocity, Cowbell, Sandstone
• Executive Session: Deliberate purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park

The board approved the monthly financial report with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, also by a 4‑0 vote. The board recessed into executive session to discuss economic‑development negotiations and real‑property matters, then reconvened and took no further action on those items.

• Approved monthly financial report (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• No action taken on executive‑session matters

City Council

The council will consider a series of items, including recommendations on FY‑25 annual reports for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 1‑4, a second amendment to the Emergency Medical Services agreement with CareFlite, Ordinance O-03-26 to schedule the May 2, 2026 general election and approve a joint election services contract, and Resolution R-01-26 accepting public improvements for City Lakes Park. They will also act on consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes and scheduling changes for upcoming meetings.

• Recommendation on FY‑25 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Annual Report
• Second amendment to the EMS agreement with CareFlite extending its term
• Ordinance O-03-26 ordering the City’s General Election for May 2, 2026 and authorizing an election services contract
• Resolution R-01-26 accepting public improvements for City Lakes Park and establishing a two‑year warranty
• Consent agenda actions on meeting minutes and rescheduling of the May 2026 regular council meeting

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City Council

The joint meeting between Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones #1, #2, #3, #4 and the Regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, has been cancelled.

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KEDC

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation board will consider a mutual termination agreement with the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) services program. They will also receive a status update on the city’s Economic Development Administration grant application for public utility infrastructure in the Kaufman Commerce Park. The meeting includes routine financial reports, minutes, and an executive session to discuss potential economic development negotiations and real‑property matters.

• Mutual termination agreement with the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce for BRE services
• Status update on the FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant for public utility infrastructure in Kaufman Commerce Park
• Executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations for projects such as Pie, Snooze, Jetson, etc.
• Executive session to deliberate purchase or lease of Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park
• Monthly financial report and approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend a zoning change for a specific property to the City Council. The commission will also review minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for zoning change of 2.166 acres at 5176 Tabor Parkway from Agriculture-Open (A-O) to Single Family (SF-20)