Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 2 weeks available.
Week of 2026-08-03
Bulverde City Council weighs $775,000 in capital projects, audit contract, and guest house permits
Bulverde residents saw a packed two weeks of city agendas, with City Council scheduled to review nearly $775,000 in proposed capital improvement projects, a $14,910 audit contract, three guest house permits, and the next fiscal year's budget. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, all items below reflect what was listed on agendas for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.
City Council: Capital Improvement Plan and FY 2026-27 budget (July 30)
The City Council agenda for July 30 included a proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) outlining several infrastructure and facility projects. The agenda listed the following proposed allocations:
- $400,000 for citywide street and intersection improvements, including widening Bulverde Road from Cougar Bend to Highway 281.
- $200,000 for Public Works Building / Yard Phase 1 architectural design and planning.
- $100,000 for a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Assessment and Capital Needs Plan.
- $75,000 for a Citywide Facility Condition Assessment covering City Hall, Police, and other facilities.
The same agenda included discussion of the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and potential increases to city park fees. No vote tallies or final figures are available because minutes have not been published.
City Council: Audit contract and guest house permits (July 28)
The July 28 City Council agenda included consideration of a $14,910 contract with Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C. for annual independent audit services.
The Council was also scheduled to hold public hearings on three Special Use Permits for guest houses at the following addresses:
- 553 Rosemary Ridge Dr
- 34591 Tiffany Belle Rd
- 31244 Sunlight Dr
A zoning variance for 20779 State Hwy 46 was also on the agenda. Outcomes are not yet available.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (July 21)
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board agenda listed discussion of how to use remaining funds in the City of Bulverde Parks Fund. The board was also scheduled to review a proposed fee schedule for city park facilities, which would go to City Council for future approval. No decisions are confirmed.
Wildfire awareness class quorum notice (July 23)
The City posted a notice of a potential quorum of City Council members at a BSBFE Wildfire Awareness Community Class. The notice stated this was not a formal City Council meeting but a precautionary posting required by the Texas Open Meetings Act. The notice also flagged potential participation by Planning & Zoning Commission members, Zoning Board of Adjustment members, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members.
Coming up
Planning & Zoning Commission — August 4, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and approve June 7, 2026 meeting minutes. Members will consider a variance request for 2.01 acres at 120 Bulverde Crossing to allow cuts exceeding 4 feet. A public hearing is set on a Planned Development District (PDD) for 387 acres at 31575 Hwy 281 N. The Commission will also discuss rescheduling its October 6, 2026 meeting due to National Night Out.
Week of 2026-07-27
Bulverde Council to weigh audit contract, guest house permits, and capital improvement plan
Bulverde residents have several consequential City Council discussions ahead this week, including a proposed $14,910 audit contract, three guest house special use permits, and a Capital Improvement Plan that could direct hundreds of thousands of dollars toward street, wastewater, and facility projects. Minutes from the city's most recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet available.
Recent meetings: outcomes pending
The City Council met on July 14, 2026, with an agenda that included a vote on the Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Plan and Budget, receipt of the City of Bulverde Quarterly Investment Summary Report as of June 30, 2026, and a resolution creating City Council committees with related operating guidelines. The council also planned to consider filling a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board vacancy after a closed executive session. Minutes have not been published, so whether these items were approved is not yet confirmed.
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on July 21, 2026, to discuss utilization of remaining funds in the City of Bulverde Parks Fund and to review a proposed fee schedule for city park facilities for future City Council approval. No minutes are available yet.
On July 23, 2026, the city posted a notice of a potential quorum of the City Council at a BSBFE Wildfire Awareness Community Class. The notice, required by the Texas Open Meetings Act, also flagged potential participation by Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members. This was not a formal council meeting.
July 28: Audit contract and guest house permits
The City Council will meet on July 28, 2026, to consider awarding a $14,910 contract for annual independent audit services to Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C.
The council will also hold public hearings for three special use permits for guest houses at 553 Rosemary Ridge Dr, 34591 Tiffany Belle Rd, and 31244 Sunlight Dr. A zoning variance for 20779 State Hwy 46 is also on the agenda.
July 30: Capital Improvement Plan and FY 2026-27 budget
On July 30, 2026, the council will review a proposed Capital Improvement Plan and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Items listed in the proposed plan include:
- $400,000 for citywide street and intersection improvements, including Bulverde Road widening from Cougar Bend to Highway 281
- $100,000 for a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Assessment and Capital Needs Plan
- $75,000 for a Citywide Facility Condition Assessment of City Hall, Police, and other facilities
- $200,000 for Public Works Building / Yard Phase 1 architectural design and planning
The council will also discuss potential increases to city park fees, a topic the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board took up at its July 21 meeting.
Coming up
- **July 28, 2026** — City Council meeting: audit contract, guest house special use permits, and a zoning variance.
- **July 30, 2026** — City Council meeting: Capital Improvement Plan, FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate discussion, and park fee increases.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.