Burleson, TX

Planning & Zoning Commission - CANCELED

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, has been canceled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a requested variance for a property on Barberry Drive. The board will also consider approving minutes from a March 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for 1189 Barberry Drive (Case VAR26-015) regarding rear yard accessory structure coverage limits

Zoning Board of Adjustment - CANCELED

The scheduled meeting for the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been canceled. The agenda had included a public hearing regarding a variance for an accessory structure at 1189 Barberry Drive.

• Public hearing for 1189 Barberry Drive (Case VAR26-015) regarding rear yard accessory structure coverage

Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss property acquisition for the Hulen Street Widening Project and proposed changes to short-term rental and hotel occupancy tax ordinances. The body is also considering several maintenance contracts and zoning amendments.

• Authorization of eminent domain proceedings for the Hulen Street Widening Project
• Contract with Earthworks Landscape and Maintenance, LLC for mowing ($260,950.04) and litter services ($208,532.79)
• Contract with Holiday Design Sisters for Old Town holiday lighting ($89,991)
• Proposed ordinances amending short-term rental registration and hotel occupancy tax rules
• Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for Stone Rd. / Village Creek Parkway project ($14,388.00)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will receive a presentation on the adopted budget for the Parks and Recreation Department for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes a departmental update and a review of the November 2026 programming calendar.

• Presentation on the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget for the Parks and Recreation Department
• Review of the November 2026 programming calendar
• Action on minutes from the September 17, 2026 meeting

Infrastructure & Development Committee

The Infrastructure & Development Committee will consider approving minutes from its May 26, 2026 meeting and receive a report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure, with discussion and recommendations to the city council. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for legal matters. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from May 26, 2026 committee meeting
• Receive report and discuss Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Possible executive session for pending litigation or legal advice

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation for a commercial site plan at 114 W. Ellison Street. The body will also hold elections for its Chairman and Vice Chairman.

• Commercial Site Plan (CSP26-015) at 114 W. Ellison Street with landscaping and building setback waivers
• Election of Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
• Election of Planning and Zoning Commission Vice Chairman

Public Spaces and Cultural Heritage Board

The Public Spaces and Cultural Heritage Board will review a proposed art feature for Lakewood Drive within Chisholm Summit. The board will also discuss senior programming and tour the Burleson Senior Activities Center.

• Discussion of a future Lakewood Drive art feature within Chisholm Summit
• Discussion of senior programming at the Burleson Senior Activities Center
• Tour of the Burleson Senior Activities Center
• Action on minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting

Council Policy and Valuation Committee

The Council Policy and Valuation Committee meets Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM at City Hall, 141 W. Renfro. The committee will receive reports and may recommend to the city council on winter-quarter averaging for utility billing and on the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County's proposed building acquisition and staffing needs. It will also consider minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting and may recess into executive session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation or seek the City Attorney's advice under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement stating the City's portion of the property tax bill for a median-valued homestead is $2,180 for FY25-26 and an estimated $2,175 for FY26-27 under the proposed budget.

• Recommendation on winter-quarter averaging for utility billing (Staff Contact: Lauren Seay, Deputy Director of Administrative Services)
• Recommendation on Central Appraisal District of Johnson County's proposed building acquisition and staffing needs (Staff Contact: Harlan Jefferson, Deputy City Manager)
• Consideration of minutes from the August 26, 2026 Council Policy and Valuation Committee meeting
• Possible executive session on pending or contemplated litigation or City Attorney advice under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
• Taxpayer impact statement: City's portion of property tax bill for a median-valued homestead ($301,997 for tax year 2025, $297,979 for tax year 2026) is $2,180 for FY25-26 and estimated at $2,175 for FY26-27 under the proposed budget

Community & Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Community & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meets Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 1:00 PM at City Hall, 141 W. Renfro. The main substantive item is a report and discussion, with recommendations to the city council, on Reinvestment Zone Number Two, including the composition of its board of directors and the zone's territorial boundaries. The committee will also consider minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting and may recess into executive session on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the City Attorney's advice under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. The agenda also includes a taxpayer impact statement tied to the city budget.

• Report and possible recommendations to city council on Reinvestment Zone Number Two, including board of directors composition and territorial boundaries (Staff Contact: Matt Ribitzki, Sr. Deputy City Attorney/Director of Legal Services)
• Consider and take possible action on minutes from the September 2, 2026 Community & Intergovernmental Relations committee meeting (Staff Contact: Lisandra Leal, Assistant City Secretary)
• Possible closed executive session on pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the City Attorney's advice under Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
• Citizen appearances: speakers on non-agenda items must submit a speaker card to the City Secretary and are allowed three minutes each
• Taxpayer impact statement: median-valued homestead city property tax portion listed as $2,180 for FY25-26 and estimated at $2,175 for FY26-27 under the proposed budget and under a no-new-revenue-rate budget

Regular Meeting

The Burleson City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to act on a range of items including zoning changes, a $500,000 real estate contract, and several purchasing authorizations. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and standards of care for Parks and Recreation childcare programs. Several proclamations and presentations are scheduled, along with reports on federal legislative efforts and forestry updates. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation, real property, economic development, and cybersecurity matters.

• Zoning change request for 279 W Hidden Creek Pkwy (ZC26-007) on approximately 8.216 acres from Planned Development to Planned Development (Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0)
• Amended real estate contract for purchase of city-owned property at 112 SE Gardens Boulevard for $500,000
• Performance Agreement with BTX Flex, LLC for commercial flex development at 112 SE Gardens Boulevard
• Ordinance establishing Standards of Care for childcare programs operated by the Parks and Recreation Department (first reading)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 58 and Chapter 78 regarding electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, and helmet requirements for certain wheeled devices

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommendations on two commercial site plans, both involving variances. One is for a site at 5500 Vantage Drive seeking a variance to fencing materials in the Business Park Design Standards. The other is for a property at 725 SW Wilshire Blvd seeking a variance to minimum parking requirements for a change of use to include a physical therapy clinic, retail, and restaurant. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Commercial Site Plan with fencing variance at 5500 Vantage Drive (CSP26-019)
• Commercial Site Plan with parking variance at 725 SW Wilshire Blvd (CSP26-020)
• Change of use to physical therapy clinic, retail, and restaurant
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2026 meeting
• Public hearing and citizen appearances

Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings and receive a report and discussion on the city's draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, presented by consultant Kimley-Horn. The meeting is open for citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Consider approval of minutes from May 27, 2026, and August 13, 2026, meetings
• Receive report and discussion on draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan by Kimley-Horn
• Citizen appearances limited to 3 minutes per speaker with speaker card required

Public Safety & Court Committee

The Public Safety & Court Committee will consider minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting and receive a report on public safety radio infrastructure and equipment, with discussion and recommendations to the city council. The agenda also includes possible executive session items on litigation, cybersecurity, and security devices. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Consider minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting
• Receive report and discuss Public Safety Radio Infrastructure and Equipment Update
• Possible executive session on pending litigation (Section 551.071)
• Possible executive session on cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure (Section 551.0761)
• Possible executive session on security devices or audits (Section 551.089)

Old Town Design Standards Review Committee

The Old Town Design Standards Review Committee will consider a development plan with waivers for a new commercial building at 114 W. Ellison Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and a public comment period for non-agenda items.

• Development plan with waivers for new commercial building at 114 W. Ellison Street (CSP26-015)
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
• Citizen appearances for non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Regular Meeting

The Burleson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for 1540 E Renfro Street, approve a $414,686.89 vehicle purchase, and ratify a land exchange involving 4.106 and 4.267 acres. They will also consider a valet services agreement, an ordinance amending the zoning code, and discuss the Capital Improvement Program and legislative priorities. The agenda includes several routine consent items and an executive session for real estate and economic development negotiations.

• Zoning change for 1.793 acres at 1540 E Renfro Street from Agriculture to Commercial (ZC26-009)
• Purchase of five replacement vehicles from Sames Auto Group for $414,686.89
• Land exchange of 4.106 acres at 2100 Lakewood Drive and 4.267 acres at 9028 CR 1019
• Valet services agreement with Elite Valet Services for $63,000
• Ordinance amending zoning code text (First Reading)

Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation

The Burleson 4A Economic Development Corporation will consider approving minutes from its August 17, 2026 meeting and a resolution authorizing a land exchange contract. The exchange involves 4.106 acres at 2100 Lakewood Drive and 4.267 acres at 9028 CR 1019. The board may also enter executive session for legal matters.

• Resolution authorizing land exchange contract for 4.106 acres at 2100 Lakewood Drive (Lot 1, Block 2, Hooper Business Park) and 4.267 acres at 9028 CR 1019
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2026 meeting
• Possible executive session for pending litigation or legal advice

Parks & Recreation Board

The Burleson Parks & Recreation Board will meet to consider minutes from August 20, 2026, and receive reports and presentations on emergency preparedness, parking lot landscaping, and the Warren Park Master Plan. The board will also hear a departmental update and receive the October 2026 programming calendar. No final decisions are listed except approval of minutes.

• Consider approval of minutes from August 20, 2026 meeting
• Presentation on emergency preparedness by NCTCOG
• Discussion and staff direction on parking lot landscaping
• Presentation and feedback on Warren Park Master Plan
• Receive October 2026 programming calendar

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for property at 279 W Hidden Creek PKWY. The commission will also consider an ordinance to amend the text of the city's zoning ordinance.

• Zoning ordinance change request for 8.216 acres at 279 W Hidden Creek PKWY
• Ordinance amendment for City of Burleson Code of Ordinances, Appendix B, Article V
• Approval of August 25, 2026, meeting minutes

Special Session

The City Council will hold final readings on the upcoming fiscal year budget, which includes a 2.12 percent increase in total property taxes. The meeting also includes decisions on a new municipal drainage utility system and various service fee schedules.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget, raising total property taxes by $991,712
• Adoption of a property tax rate of $0.7298 per $100 of valuation
• Establishment of a Municipal Drainage Utility System and associated fee schedule
• Approval of FY 2026-2027 rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste services
• Resolution to reimburse up to $79,944,910 for certain capital expenditures

Regular Meeting

The Burleson City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings on the FY 2026-2027 budget, a proposed tax rate of $0.7298 per $100 valuation, and new drainage utility fees. The consent agenda includes contracts for fitness equipment, legal services, and engineering, plus a zoning change for a car wash. The meeting also includes proclamations and citizen appearances.

• Public hearing and first reading of FY 2026-27 budget with $991,712 property tax increase (2.12%)
• Proposed tax rate $0.7298 per $100 valuation (does not exceed no-new-revenue rate)
• Ordinances to establish Municipal Drainage Utility System and drainage charges
• Contract with CommFit for $146,333.26 for BRiCk fitness equipment
• Zoning change at 449 E Renfro St/217 Village Creek Pkwy to allow auto laundry/car wash

Community & Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Community & Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review the minutes from the August 5, 2026, meeting. The committee will also receive a report and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding appointments for various city boards, commissions, and committees.

• Review of August 5, 2026, meeting minutes
• Recommendations for city board and commission appointments

Council Policy & Valuation Committee

The Council Policy & Valuation Committee will consider approving minutes from its January 14, 2026 meeting and discuss possible recommendations to the full council on amendments to Chapter 2, Article II of the city code. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda items and a possible executive session on pending litigation.

• Approve minutes from January 14, 2026 meeting
• Discuss amendments to Chapter 2, Article II (various sections)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Possible executive session on pending litigation or legal advice
• Budget statement: median homestead tax bill estimated at $2,151 for FY26-27 if proposed budget adopted

Library Board

The Burleson Library Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2027, and receive reports on library services, marketing, and Friends of the Library activities. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025 meeting
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2027
• Report and discussion on library services and programs
• Report and discussion on marketing and community engagement
• Report on Friends of the Burleson Public Library activities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Burleson Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for about 1.793 acres at 1540 E Renfro Street from Agriculture (A) to Commercial (C). They will also consider a text amendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The consent agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting may go into executive session for legal matters.

• Public hearing on zoning change (ZC26-009) for 1540 E Renfro Street, 1.793 acres, from A to C district
• Public hearing on ordinance amending zoning ordinance text (Appendix B of City Code)
• Consent agenda: approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, nominate a Chair and Vice Chair for fiscal year 2026-2027, and set a tentative meeting cadence. They will also receive a departmental update and review programming calendars and the Fall/Winter Community Guide. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting
• Nominate Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026-2027
• Establish tentative meeting cadence for FY 2026-2027
• Receive departmental update
• Receive August/September 2026 programming calendars and Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Community Guide

Community Services Committee Canceled

The Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda includes only the cancellation notice, a certificate of posting, a budget statement, and an accessibility statement. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for August 19, 2026
• Budget statement: median homestead ($306,724) city tax bill FY24-25 $2,032.66, proposed FY25-26 $2,213.93, no-new-revenue $2,021.62

Infrastructure & Development Committee - Canceled

This Infrastructure & Development Committee meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda had included approval of prior minutes and a report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure, but these items were not addressed.

• Meeting canceled; agenda items not considered
• Scheduled items: approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
• Scheduled report on Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Burleson Community Service Development Corporation

The Burleson Community Service Development Corporation (Type B) Board will consider approving the minutes from its April 20, 2026 meeting and adopt a resolution for its FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible executive session. The budget adoption does not affect the city's tax rate, as the corporation does not set one.

• Consider and take possible action on minutes from April 20, 2026 meeting
• Consider and take possible action on resolution adopting FY 2026-2027 annual budget
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Possible executive session for pending litigation or legal advice

Regular Meeting

The Burleson City Council will consider a $10.3 million construction contract for Legacy Park Phase 1, approve bond issuances, and vote on several zoning changes, including a 56-acre rezoning recommended for denial. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a resident satisfaction survey report, and an executive session for legal and economic development matters.

• Contract with Millis Development for Burleson Legacy Park Phase 1: $10,307,189.42 total
• Zoning change for 56.362 acres at 6885 County Road 518 from Agriculture to Planned Development (P&Z recommended denial 7-1)
• Zoning change for 32.297 acres at 9028 CR 1019 to MF2 Multiple-family (P&Z recommended approval 8-0)
• Ordinances authorizing Combination Tax Certificates of Obligation and GO Refunding/Improvement Bonds, Series 2026
• Vehicle purchases: $465,715.50 (Rush Truck Centers) and $251,635.85 (Zimmerer Kubota)

TIF #2

The Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIF #2) Board will meet to consider approving the minutes from its August 2025 meeting, a municipal services cost agreement with the city of Burleson, and a resolution adopting the TIF #2 FY 2026-2027 annual budget. The board may also enter executive session for legal matters. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement noting the city's portion of property taxes for a median home is estimated to decrease slightly if the proposed budget is adopted.

• Consider approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 TIF #2 Board meeting
• Consider municipal services cost agreement with city of Burleson
• Resolution adopting TIF #2 FY 2026-2027 annual budget
• Taxpayer impact statement: median home city tax portion estimated $2,151 in FY26-27 vs $2,180 current