Iowa Colony, TX

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD). The meeting includes an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a facility conveyance agreement.

• Discussion of the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Executive session regarding Facility Conveyance agreement with BCMUD 32 for tap installation capacity charges

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several development agreements and a funding agreement with TxDOT for the SH 288 frontage road. The body is also considering an ordinance to adjust the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Budget and a new Academic Education Pay policy.

• Development Agreement with Colony Retreat LLC
• Roadway Funding and Commercial Development Agreement with Land Tejas Sterling Lakes South
• Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for SH 288 southbound frontage road between Meridiana Parkway and Cedar Rapids Parkway
• Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Budget
• Interlocal agreements with Brazoria County for road maintenance and FY27 project requests

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway. The commission will consider approving the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes and five plat applications: the Apollo CR 57 Preliminary Plat, the Ellwood Dubuque Parkway Street Dedication Preliminary Plat, the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 4 Final Plat, the Ellwood Recreation Reserve Final Plat, and the Ellwood Section 3B Final Plat. The agenda also lists a presentation and discussion on the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD), with no action specified. Citizen comments are allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Consider approval of the Apollo CR 57 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Dubuque Parkway Street Dedication Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 4 Final Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Recreation Reserve Final Plat and Ellwood Section 3B Final Plat
• Presentation and discussion on the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, setting a proposed property tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation (up from the current $0.519209), and ratifying the resulting tax revenue increase. The council will also consider annexing two road tracts (Bullard Parkway and Caldwell Ranch Boulevard), awarding a depository services contract to First Liberty Bank, and other routine items. Executive session will discuss economic development related to the Crystal Center Entertainment District.

• Public hearing and ordinance to set 2026 property tax rate at $0.540000 per $100 valuation (median homestead bill $1,887.30)
• Ordinance adopting FY 2026-27 City Budget and roll call vote to ratify property tax revenue increase
• Public hearings and ordinances to annex Bullard Parkway (3.639 acres) and Caldwell Ranch Boulevard (1.018 and 0.065 acres)
• Resolution awarding depository services contract to First Liberty Bank
• Agreement with Undine Texas Environmental, LLC and Brazoria County MUD No. 57

City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and set the property tax rate at $0.52000. The council also approved two land annexations and designated First Liberty Bank as the city's primary depository.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 City Budget (7-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase (6-1)
• Set 2026 property tax rate at $0.52000 (7-0)
• Approved annexation of Bullard Parkway (7-0)
• Approved annexation of approximately 1.018 acres of land (7-0)
• Approved depository services contract with First Liberty Bank (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Undine Texas Environmental, LLC for CCN decertification (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council is holding a worksession to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, which would raise the median homestead tax bill to $1,887.30, up from $1,814.64 at the current rate. The agenda also includes discussion of a high-water usage adjustment policy and an update on the AV Water Tech customer portal. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Proposed tax rate $0.540000 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-27
• Median homestead tax bill estimated at $1,887.30 under proposed rate
• Current FY 2025-26 tax rate $0.519209, bill $1,814.64
• Discussion on high-water usage adjustment policy
• Update from Performance Services on AV Water Tech customer portal

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the city's high-water usage adjustment policy and receive an update on the AV Water Tech customer portal. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, as it was designated for discussion and staff introductions. The council requested ongoing status updates regarding the portal's development and the city's billing investigation procedures.

• Introduced new patrol officers Robert Butler and Olajuwon Quarles
• Introduced new administrative assistant Daisy Mata
• Discussed high-water usage adjustment policy
• Received update on AV Water Tech customer portal launch

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a work session to discuss a water and wastewater rate study and review the city’s sign ordinance, including rules for commercial monument signage. A taxpayer impact statement compares current and proposed property tax rates for a median homestead. The meeting also includes public comments but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Water and wastewater rate study discussion
• Review of sign ordinance for commercial monument signage
• Taxpayer impact statement comparing current ($0.519209) and proposed ($0.540000) property tax rates for median homestead ($349,500 valuation)

The council held a worksession and took no formal votes or actions. Members reviewed an alternative water and wastewater rate structure that would raise consumption rates and gradually increase wastewater fees starting in 2027. Council also discussed potential updates to commercial monument sign standards along the State Highway 288 corridor.

• No formal action taken; worksession discussion only

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which includes a proposed property tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, up from the current rate of $0.519209. The budget would raise total property taxes by $444,520 (6.13%) over last year, with $704,001 from new property added to the tax roll. The council will also announce the date for the tax rate vote, set for September 21, 2026.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-27 budget (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, compared to current $0.519209
• Budget would raise total property taxes by $444,520 (6.13%)
• $704,001 in tax revenue from new property added to the tax roll
• Tax rate vote scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM

The City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget, which projects raising $444,520 more in property taxes than the prior year. No formal votes or substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting. Mayor Wil Kennedy announced that council will vote on the proposed tax rate on September 21, 2026.

• Held public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 city budget; no action taken
• Scheduled vote on proposed tax rate for Sept. 21, 2026
• Issued proclamations for IT Professionals Day and Finance & Accounting Appreciation Week

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review and potentially approve multiple final plats. These items include development plats for Wynserra sections 1, 2, and 3, as well as utility infrastructure plats. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting.

• Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat
• Wynserra Section 1, 2, and 3 Final Plats
• Wynserra Street Dedication and Reserves Section 1 Final Plat
• Wynserra Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Plat
• Wynserra Water Plant Final Plat

The commission approved the Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat and the meeting minutes from August 4, 2026. Six items related to Wynserra final plats were deferred at the developer's request.

• Approved August 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat (5-0)
• Deferred Wynserra Section 1 Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Section 2 Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Street Dedication and Reserves Section 1 Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Water Plant Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Section 3 Final Plat

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate and budget. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss the Allied Development project and utility facilities for MUD No. 57.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation
• Discussion of Allied Development project in executive session
• Discussion of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for MUD No. 57
• Administration of Oath of Office to newly appointed Associate Judges

The City Council held a meeting on August 31, 2026, to administer oaths of office to four newly appointed associate judges. The council also held an executive session to discuss the Allied Development project and utility facilities for MUD 57, but took no action on these items.

• Administered oath of office to Associate Judges Robin Burgess, Patton Ritter, Chris Gisentaner, and Dietrich Von Biedenfeld
• Took no action on Allied Development project or MUD 57 utility matters

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and the water and wastewater rate study. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current property tax bill of $1,814.64 for a median-valued homestead against a proposed FY 2026-27 rate that would result in a bill of $1,887.30. This meeting is for discussion only, with no formal votes taken on these items.

• Discussion of the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate
• Discussion of the water and wastewater rate study
• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation
• Estimated property tax bill of $1,887.30 for a $349,500 median homestead under the proposed rate

The Iowa Colony City Council held a worksession to discuss a water and wastewater rate study and the FY 2026-2027 budget. A consultant recommended keeping water rates the same while increasing the monthly wastewater charge from $25.00 to $42.38. The Finance Director presented tax rate scenarios of $0.50 and $0.52, with Councilmembers discussing resident impact and communication strategies. No final votes were taken as this was a discussion session.

• Discussed wastewater rate increase from $25.00 to $42.38 per month
• Discussed FY 2026-2027 tax rate scenarios of $0.50 and $0.52
• Councilmember Varlack requested future presentation on meter failure data
• Councilmember Hargroder requested copy of rate study presentation
• No formal votes or approvals recorded

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget, the proposed tax rate, and related matters. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, and the proposed rate. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, up from current $0.519209
• Median homestead property tax bill would rise from $1,814.64 to $1,887.30 under proposed rate
• No-new-revenue rate would be $0.478185, resulting in a tax bill of $1,671.26
• Discussion on the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and related matters

The City Council held a worksession to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a tax rate of $0.52. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet to consider adopting a proposed property tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-27, which would raise the tax bill on a median-valued home from $1,814.64 to $1,887.30. The council will also discuss and possibly appoint an associate judge after an executive session. The agenda includes citizen comments and standard procedural items.

• Proposed tax rate $0.540000 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-27
• Median homestead tax bill increase from $1,814.64 to $1,887.30
• Consideration and possible action on appointment of Associate Judge(s)
• Executive session to discuss Associate Judge applications and interviews

The Iowa Colony City Council held a meeting on August 26, 2026, to conduct business including an executive session regarding judicial appointments. Following the session, the council voted to appoint Chris Gisentaner as Associate Judge.

• Appointed Chris Gisentaner as Associate Judge (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider proposing a tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27 and set public hearing dates for the budget and tax rate. They will also discuss economic development opportunities in executive session and vote on several resolutions and agreements, including a rate increase denial and wastewater infrastructure conveyances.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation (no change from current year)
• Presentation of proposed FY 2026-27 budget
• Resolution denying SiEnergy Gas, LLC's rate increase statement
• Agreement with Brazoria County MUD No. 55 for generator at Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD No. 87 for wastewater treatment plant and lift stations

City Council proposed a new tax rate and scheduled public hearings for the upcoming budget and tax rate. The council also denied a gas rate increase and approved several infrastructure agreements and board appointments.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 tax rate of $0.54 per $100 taxable valuation (7-0)
• Denied SiEnergy Gas, LLC’s requested rate increase (7-0)
• Approved Crime Control Plan and Budget for FY 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Approved generator agreement with Brazoria County MUD 55 for Phase 1 WWTP (7-0)
• Appointed Shiela Woods as Chair of Iowa Colony Development Authority and TIRZ No. 2 (7-0)
• Approved Conveyance Agreement with Brazoria County MUD 87 for WWTP and Lift Stations (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Fourth of July donations (7-0)
• Approved all consent agenda items including various plats and facility acceptances (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council is holding a worksession to discuss two items: a presentation on the use of electric scooters and an executive session on economic development opportunities. The meeting is primarily for discussion, not final decisions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation and discussion on electric scooter use
• Executive session on economic development opportunities (under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.087)

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the regulation of electric scooters. No ordinances were adopted, and the Police Department recommended an educational approach over new restrictions.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss and possibly appoint one or more Associate Judges. The agenda includes an executive session to deliberate on applications and interviews, followed by a public vote on the appointment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Executive session to discuss Associate Judge applications and interviews
• Consideration and possible action on appointment of Associate Judge(s)

The City Council met to consider Associate Judge applications following an executive session. The council voted to appoint three individuals to the role of Associate Judge.

• Appointed Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, Robin Burgess, and Patton Ritter as Associate Judges (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and the tax rate. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current and proposed tax rates.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation

The City Council held a worksession to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including potential tax rates and new staffing positions. Council members provided feedback on prioritizing public safety, evaluating outsourcing options for certain roles, and improving resident communication. No final budget or tax rate was adopted; staff will incorporate this feedback into updated recommendations.

• Directed staff to update the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget based on feedback

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review three plats: Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat, Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat, and Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat
• Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat

The Iowa Colony Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the June 2 and July 7, 2026 meeting minutes, as well as three plats: the Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat, the Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat, and the Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat. All votes were 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss several items in executive session. These include legal advice on a specific use permit and economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District.

• Legal advice regarding a specific use permit
• Iowa Colony Development Authority/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 applications and appointments
• Personnel matters with the City Manager
• Economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation

The City Council met for a worksession and convened two executive sessions to discuss legal, personnel, and economic development matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Iowa Colony considerará varios temas de audiencia pública, incluyendo un Plan de Control del Crimen y una rezonificación de 3518 Davenport Parkway de vivienda unifamiliar a negocios y comercio minorista. Los miembros del concejo también actuarán sobre ordenanzas para un permiso de uso específico en 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard y una rezonificación de la propiedad de Davenport. La agenda incluye la adjudicación de un contrato de construcción a Hassell Construction Group para la Fase 1 de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Regional del Noroeste.

• Audiencia pública sobre la aprobación del Plan de Control del Crimen y el Presupuesto para FY 26-27
• Audiencia pública para rezonificar ~0.9352 acres en 3518 Davenport Pkwy de Residencial Unifamiliar a Negocios y Comercio Minorista
• Ordenanza que otorga un permiso de uso específico para servicios de HVAC en un terreno de 4.92 acres en 7515 Iowa Colony Blvd
• Ordenanza de rezonificación de la misma propiedad de 3518 Davenport Pkwy de Residencial Unifamiliar a Negocios y Comercio Minorista
• Adjudicación de un contrato de construcción a Hassell Construction Group, LLC para la Fase 1 de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Regional del Noroeste

The City Council passed a resolution opposing data center construction until infrastructure and environmental impacts are evaluated. The council also approved several land-use permits, board appointments, and wastewater infrastructure agreements.

• Approved resolution opposing data center development pending comprehensive evaluation (6-0)
• Approved conditional Specific Use Permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment and Specific Use Permit for a neighborhood café at 3518 Davenport Parkway (6-0)
• Approved conveyance agreement for wastewater treatment plant and Lift Stations No. 1 and No. 2 from MUD No. 87 (6-0)
• Approved Cost Sharing Agreement for Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 (6-0)
• Appointed Leslie Hayes, Adrian Robinson, and Teherrah Malveaux to ICDA/TIRZ No. 2 boards and reappointed Sheila Woods (6-0)
• Approved R & E Estate Final Plat via consent agenda (6-0)

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal considerará dos puntos de acción: un acuerdo interlocal con el Condado de Brazoria para agregar Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) al acuerdo de mantenimiento de carreteras, y la cesión de un acuerdo de desarrollo de Allied a D.R. Horton. El concejo también revisará una tasa impositiva propuesta para el año fiscal 2025-26 que permanecería sin cambios en $0.519209 por cada $100 de valuación, lo que resulta en ningún cambio en la factura de impuestos anual para una vivienda de valor medio. El público puede comentar durante el período de comentarios ciudadanos.

• Consideración y posible acción para aprobar un Acuerdo Interlocal con el Condado de Brazoria para agregar Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) al acuerdo de carreteras
• Consideración y posible acción sobre la cesión del Acuerdo de Desarrollo de Allied a D.R. Horton
• La tasa impositiva propuesta para el año fiscal 2025-26 se mantiene en $0.519209 por cada $100 de valuación, igual que la tasa actual, sin cambios en la factura de impuestos para una vivienda de valor medio ($416,981)

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County, adding Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the agreement. The council also approved the assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton. Both items passed unanimously with six yea votes; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County adding Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) (6-0)
• Approved assignment of Development Agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton (6-0)

City Council Worksession

El Concejo Municipal de Iowa Colony llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027, las opciones de tasa impositiva, el Plan de Uso de Suelo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital. No se tomarán votos formales; esta es una sesión solo de discusión. La agenda incluye una declaración de impacto al contribuyente que muestra una tasa impositiva propuesta de $0.519209 por cada $100 de valoración, sin cambios respecto al año actual.

• Discusión sobre el Presupuesto Municipal y las opciones de tasa impositiva para el año fiscal 2026-2027
• Declaración de Impacto al Contribuyente: valor medio de vivienda familiar $416,981; tasa propuesta $0.519209 genera una factura anual de impuestos de $2,165 (sin cambios respecto al actual)
• Discusión sobre el Plan de Uso de Suelo y el Plan de Mejoras de Capital
• Se permiten comentarios de los ciudadanos según la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas de Texas con un límite de tres minutos

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, and related financial matters, with presentations from City Manager Tarron Richardson and Chris Thomas. The council also reviewed the Land Use Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, including updates on bond projects and water/wastewater systems. No formal votes or decisions were made during the worksession.

• Discussed preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate worksheet
• Reviewed creation of new funds for budget transparency
• Discussed TIRZ payoff and fund balance usage
• Reviewed bond project statuses and water/wastewater updates

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará recomendar al Concejo Municipal la reclasificación de 0.9352 acres en 3518 Davenport Pkwy de Residencial Unifamiliar a Comercial y Minorista. La comisión también considerará la aprobación del Plano Final de R & E Estate.

• Audiencia pública y consideración de la reclasificación de 0.9352 acres en 3518 Davenport Pkwy de Residencial Unifamiliar a Comercial y Minorista
• Consideración del Plano Final de R & E Estate

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend City Council approve rezoning 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail, with staff conditions. The property owners plan a coffee house with a library and community space. The commission also unanimously approved the R&E Estate Final Plat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended rezoning 3518 Davenport Pkwy to Business and Retail (4-2)
• Approved R&E Estate Final Plat (6-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

La Junta del Distrito de Control y Prevención del Delito llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el plan y presupuesto propuestos para el FY 26-27, que comienza el 1 de octubre de 2026. La Junta podrá luego votar para aprobar y recomendar ese presupuesto al Concejo Municipal. También considerarán la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 13 de mayo de 2026.

• Audiencia pública sobre el Plan y Presupuesto propuestos del Distrito de Control y Prevención del Delito para el FY 26-27
• Posible votación para aprobar y recomendar el presupuesto del FY 26-27 al Concejo Municipal
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la junta del 13 de mayo de 2026

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Iowa Colony llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará un permiso de uso específico para un negocio de servicios de HVAC en 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard, así como también considerará anexar un terreno de 7.267 acres. El concejo también votará sobre enmiendas a las resoluciones de escrutinio electoral de las elecciones general y especial del 2 de mayo de 2026, y discutirá personal y bienes inmuebles en sesión ejecutiva. Una agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de planos de subdivisión y la aceptación de mejoras de infraestructura pública.

• Audiencia pública y posible votación sobre un permiso de uso específico para servicios de sistemas HVAC (mantenimiento, reparación, almacenamiento de equipos) en un terreno de 4.92 acres en 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Audiencia pública y posible anexión de un terreno de 7.267 acres propiedad de GR-M1, Ltd., incluyendo un Acuerdo de Servicios Municipales y una ordenanza en primera y única lectura
• Consideración de resoluciones que modifican el escrutinio de resultados para la Elección General y Elección Especial del 2 de mayo de 2026 (enmiendas a la Carta de la Ciudad)
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de planos preliminares para las subdivisiones Crossroads, Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, y R&E Estate
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aceptación final de las instalaciones de agua, sanitarias, pluviales y de pavimentación de Bullard Parkway Phase II, Cedar Rapids Parkway Phase II y Sierra Vista Section 10

The City Council approved the annexation of a 7.267-acre tract into the city limits and accepted a petition for its inclusion in Brazoria County MUD No. 55. A specific use permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard was tabled. The council also approved resolutions canvassing the May 2, 2026 general and special election results. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Councilmember Boyce absent.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 2, 2026 general election results (5-0)
• Approved resolution canvassing May 2, 2026 special election on Home Rule Charter amendments (5-0)
• Tabled specific use permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved ordinance annexing 7.267 acres (GR-M1, Ltd. tract) into city limits (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting petition for annexation of 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including plat approvals and final acceptances (5-0)

City Council Worksession

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir posibles recursos y apoyo para las operaciones de control de animales y refugio. El concejo también se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para discutir la evaluación anual de desempeño del Abogado de la Ciudad y para deliberar sobre asuntos de propiedad inmobiliaria. No se esperan votaciones; esta es una reunión solo de discusión.

• Discusión sobre recursos de control de animales y operaciones de refugio
• Sesión ejecutiva para la evaluación anual del Abogado de la Ciudad
• Sesión ejecutiva para compra, intercambio, arrendamiento o valoración de propiedad inmobiliaria

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They heard a presentation on animal control needs and potential grant funding, and discussed a proposed regional community event center with other municipalities. No action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during worksession
• Discussed animal control facility needs and grant options
• Discussed regional community event center concept

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación considerará y posiblemente recomendará la aprobación de un permiso de uso específico para servicios de sistema HVAC (mantenimiento, reparación y almacenamiento de equipos) en 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de planos preliminares para varias subdivisiones: Crossroads, Ellwood Detention Reserve "H", Ellwood Section 7, Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, y R&E Estate. Además, se aprobarán las actas de sesiones de trabajo y reuniones anteriores.

• Recomendación de permiso de uso específico al Concejo Municipal para servicios de HVAC en 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Plano preliminar de la subdivisión Crossroads
• Plano preliminar de la reserva de detención Ellwood "H"
• Plano preliminar de la Sección 7 de Ellwood
• Plano de modificación n.º 1 de la Sección 6 de Creekhaven

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several plats and minutes, but deferred two Ellwood plats at the developer's request. It also voted 3-3 to recommend a specific use permit for an HVAC business at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard, with the recommendation carrying despite the tie.

• Approved September 30, 2025 worksession minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 worksession minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Crossroads Subdivision Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Deferred Ellwood Detention Reserve 'H' Preliminary Plat (no action)
• Deferred Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat (no action)
• Approved Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved R&E Estate Preliminary Plat (6-0)

City Council Worksession

En esta sesión de trabajo, el Concejo Municipal discutirá una propuesta para una asociación para desarrollar una instalación comunitaria de deportes, recreación y entrenamiento. No hay votaciones formales programadas; este es un tema de discusión. Se invitan comentarios públicos antes de la deliberación.

• Discusión de una propuesta para una asociación para desarrollar una instalación comunitaria de deportes, recreación y entrenamiento.

The City Council held a worksession to discuss a proposed partnership with Valor Training Academy for a community sports, recreation, and training facility. No formal decisions were made; the council provided feedback on three options (public benefit partnership, public-private partnership, market value purchase) and raised concerns about site suitability, floodplain issues, and legal hurdles. The item remains conceptual for further evaluation.

• Discussed Valor Training Academy proposal for sports facility; no action taken
• Council feedback on three partnership options (public benefit, public-private, market value purchase)
• Noted concerns about proposed 10-acre site (floodplain, access, parkland restrictions)
• Requested legal, financial, and policy evaluation by staff

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal celebrará una reunión ordinaria con asuntos que incluyen nombramientos para las juntas de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de Iowa Colony/TIRZ No. 2, un comité asesor para un estudio de tarifas de impacto, y una política para servicios bancarios de depósito. El concejo considerará una petición para anexar 7.267 acres al MUD No. 55 del Condado de Brazoria y una resolución para la anexión de 5.006 acres para Beazer Homes al MUD No. 57. La agenda de consentimiento incluye múltiples planos preliminares, un plano final, una extensión y la aceptación de instalaciones de agua.

• Consideración de la anexión de 7.267 acres al MUD No. 55 del Condado de Brazoria (petición de GR-M1, LTD.)
• Consideración de una resolución para la anexión de 5.006 acres al MUD No. 57 para Beazer Homes
• Nombramientos para las juntas de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de Iowa Colony/TIRZ No. 2 y un Comité Asesor para el Estudio de Tarifas de Impacto
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye los planos preliminares de Avery Lakes Secciones 2 y 3, el plano preliminar de Ellwood Sección 6 y el plano final de la Sección 3A
• Consideración de una política que permita ofertas para servicios bancarios de depósito primario de instituciones financieras que actualmente no operan en la ciudad

The Iowa Colony City Council approved resolutions consenting to annexations of land into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 and MUD No. 57, adopted a policy allowing the city to accept applications for primary depository bank services from financial institutions not located within city limits, and appointed T'Liza Kiel to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Marquette Greene-Scott was reappointed as Mayor Pro Tem. No action was taken on appointments to the Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 Boards.

• Appointed T'Liza Kiel to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marquette Greene-Scott as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution allowing bank service applications from out-of-city institutions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to annexation of 7.267 acres into MUD No. 55 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to annexation of 5.006 acres into MUD No. 57 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of September 30, 2025 worksession minutes to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance of Sterling Lakes North Section 4 water, sanitary, drainage, and paving facilities (unanimous)
• No action taken on appointments to Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 Boards

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

La Crime Control and Prevention District Board escuchará una presentación sobre el presupuesto y plan propuestos para el año fiscal 26/27 y considerará programar una audiencia pública al respecto. La junta también elegirá funcionarios, administrará juramentos a los nuevos miembros, aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y revisará los informes financieros del año hasta la fecha.

• Presentación sobre el presupuesto y plan propuestos del Crime Control and Prevention District para el año fiscal 26/27 a partir del 1 de octubre de 2026
• Consideración y posible acción para programar una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto y plan propuestos
• Consideración de aprobación de los informes financieros del año fiscal 25/26 hasta la fecha
• Elección de funcionarios para la Board of Directors
• Administración del juramento del cargo a los miembros recién nombrados de la junta

City Council Meeting

Esta reunión es principalmente de procedimiento: el concejo municipal considerará resoluciones para escrutar los resultados de la elección general del 2 de mayo de 2026 y una elección especial sobre las enmiendas propuestas a la Carta Municipal. Después del escrutinio, el concejo presentará los certificados de elección y administrará el juramento de cargo a los miembros recién electos.

• Resolución que escruta los resultados y declara los resultados de la elección general de funcionarios del 2 de mayo de 2026
• Resolución que escruta los resultados y declara los resultados de una elección especial del 2 de mayo de 2026 sobre las enmiendas propuestas a la Carta Municipal
• Presentación de los Certificados de Elección y administración del Juramento de Cargo

The Iowa Colony City Council approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 general election for Councilmember Positions 1‑3. The council also approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 special election on proposed charter amendments. Both motions received yeas from Councilmember Arnetta Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene‑Scott, Mayor Wil Kennedy, and Councilmember Tim Varlack.

• Approved resolution canvassing general election results for Councilmember Positions 1‑3 (yeas: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Varlack)
• Approved resolution canvassing special election results on charter amendments (yeas: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Varlack)