Iowa Colony meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Iowa Colony Council Set to Consider Wastewater Plant Contract, Rezoning, and Tax Rate

Iowa Colony's City Council has a packed agenda ahead, with a construction contract for the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1, multiple rezoning ordinances, and a crime control plan all scheduled for the July 20 meeting. Minutes from the city's early July meetings have not yet been published, so only the items listed on those agendas can be reported here.

July 7: Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on rezoning 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail. The commission was also set to consider the R & E Estate Final Plat. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

July 8: City Council Meeting

The City Council was scheduled to consider two action items:

• An interlocal agreement with Brazoria County to add Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the road maintenance agreement.
• The assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton.

The agenda also included a proposed tax rate for FY 2025-26 of $0.519209 per $100 valuation, unchanged from the current rate. For a median-valued home of $416,981, the annual tax bill would remain the same. Minutes have not yet been published.

July 8: City Council Worksession

Council held a discussion-only worksession on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate options. No formal votes were scheduled. The agenda included a taxpayer impact statement showing the proposed rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation, which would yield a $2,165 annual tax bill for a median homestead valued at $416,981 — no change from the current year. Council also discussed the Land Use Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan. Citizen comments were allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act with a three-minute limit.

Coming Up: July 20 City Council Meeting

The July 20 City Council meeting includes several public hearings and action items:

• A public hearing on the Crime Control Plan and Budget for FY 2026-27.
• A public hearing and ordinance to rezone approximately 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail.
• An ordinance granting a specific use permit for HVAC services on a 4.92-acre tract at 7515 Iowa Colony Blvd.
• Award of a construction contract to Hassell Construction Group, LLC for the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1.

Coming Up: July 20 City Council Worksession

A same-day worksession is scheduled with several items slated for executive session discussion, including 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, and economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District. The proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation is also listed on the agenda.

Both July 20 meetings are open to the public. Residents seeking details should consult the official agendas posted by the City of Iowa Colony.

Iowa Colony Officials Weigh Tax Rate, Road Agreement, and Development Handoff

Iowa Colony officials weighed a proposed property tax rate, a county road maintenance agreement, and a developer handoff during recent meetings. Official outcomes are not yet available because minutes have not been published, but the agendas outline the items that were scheduled for consideration.

City Council Meeting

The City Council met July 8 to consider an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County to add Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the road maintenance agreement. This item matters to residents because it determines the maintenance responsibilities for the roadway.

The council also considered the assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton. This action would transfer the obligations of the development agreement from one developer to another.

Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed tax rate for FY 2025-26 of $0.519209 per $100 valuation. This rate is unchanged from the current year. According to the agenda, a median-valued home of $416,981 would see no change to its annual tax bill under this rate. The public was allowed to comment during the citizen comments period.

Because minutes for this meeting have not been published, it is not yet known whether the council voted to approve these items.

City Council Worksession

Also on July 8, the council held a worksession to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate options. The agenda included a taxpayer impact statement showing the proposed tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation would yield a $2,165 annual tax bill for a median homestead valued at $416,981. This represents no change from the current year.

The worksession also included discussions on the Land Use Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan. These plans guide future development and infrastructure projects in the city. No formal votes were scheduled for this session, as it was a discussion-only meeting. Citizen comments were allowed with a three-minute limit under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Planning & Zoning Commission

On July 7, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing to consider recommending to City Council the rezoning of 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail. If approved by the council, this rezoning would change the allowed uses for the property.

The commission also considered approval of the R & E Estate Final Plat. A final plat is the official record of a subdivision and is typically required before development can proceed.

As with the council meetings, minutes have not been published, so the commission's recommendations on these items are not yet known.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to available agendas.