La Vernia council to consider $2.5M bond issue, development proposal at July 9 meeting
The La Vernia City Council discussed a proposed Improvement District with KingFish Development at a workshop June 30 but took no action. The next regular council meeting on July 9 is scheduled to include votes on issuing $2.5 million in certificates of obligation, a midyear budget amendment, and a closed-session discussion of a 215-acre development proposal.
Recent meeting: Workshop on Improvement District
At the June 30 City Council workshop, council members discussed a proposed Improvement District Agreement between the city and KingFish Development. The agenda listed it as a discussion-only item, and no votes were taken. The meeting also included a public comment period and procedural items. Minutes from the workshop have not yet been published.
Upcoming: City Council meeting – July 9
The City Council’s regular meeting on July 9 will include several financial and operational decisions:
- **Resolution No. R070926-02** would authorize the issuance of $2,500,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation – a form of debt that does not require voter approval.
- **Ordinance No. 071026-01** would amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget as part of a midyear review.
- The council will discuss and take possible action on appointing members to the Municipal Development District Board of Directors.
- An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on a proposed development on 215.787 acres, described as tracts A0015 F HERRERA SUR.
- Other items include action on a landscaping bid and surplusing city-owned property.
No vote tallies were available in the agenda. The meeting will also include ceremonial items such as swearing in a new council member and presentations to community groups.
Municipal Development District Board – July 9
The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will meet separately on July 9. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the board’s June 11 meeting and updates on the street signs project, splash pad project, a recap of the July 4 celebration, and planning for upcoming events: Hometown Hoedown and Christmas. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
Coming up
- **July 9, 2026** – City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m., location to be confirmed in agenda) – Public comment and action on $2.5M bond issue, budget amendment, development talks, and board appointments.
- **July 9, 2026** – Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting (following the council meeting or as posted) – Updates on street signs, splash pad, and event planning.
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