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CITY • Johnson County, TX
City of Alvarado
Population / Scale
7,312
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.813809
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.1M
+4.4% YoY • +34.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$45.93M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.9 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -3.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.6 pts
54.1 (D) → 44.5 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+34.6% (5Y)
10Y: +69.1% • Since '00: +268.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0011
FY 22: $0.8127 → FY 27: $0.8138
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 54.1 (D)'10: 50.5 (D)'17: 48 (F)'22: 46.4 (F)'27: 44.5 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.2M'10: $8.3M'17: $11.3M'22: $14.2M'27: $19.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Alvarado Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Alvarado Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Alvarado Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/42354436#42354436 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 44.5 (F)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Alvarado
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($19,052,430) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.813809 per $100 valuation) for City of Alvarado. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Alvarado).
Total Appropriation
$19.1M
General Fund
$10.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$2,606
Public Safety: $5.4M (28%)
0Public Works: $4.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.813809 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+14.4% YoYFreedom Score: 45 (F)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. No. 2026-0024) — City of Alvarado
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($18,244,211) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.806010 per $100 valuation) for City of Alvarado.
Total Appropriation
$18.2M
General Fund
$10.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.1M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$2,495
Public Safety: $5.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $4.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.80601 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 45.5 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Alvarado
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($15,953,319) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.782572 per $100 valuation) for City of Alvarado.
Total Appropriation
$16.0M
General Fund
$8.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.1M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,182
Public Safety: $4.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $3.8M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.782572 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 45.7 (F)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Alvarado
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Alvarado (Johnson County) totaling $15,353,016. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8119 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.4M
General Fund
$8.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.0M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,100
Public Safety: $4.2M (27%)
0Public Works: $3.7M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.811895 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 46.1 (F)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Alvarado
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Alvarado (Johnson County) totaling $14,649,824. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8127 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.6M
General Fund
$7.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,004
Public Safety: $4.0M (27%)
0Public Works: $3.5M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.812696 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$19.05M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $2,606Tax Rate: $0.813809Freedom: 44.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$18.24M(+14.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $2,495Tax Rate: $0.80601Freedom: 45 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$15.95M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $2,182Tax Rate: $0.782572Freedom: 45.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$15.35M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $2,100Tax Rate: $0.811895Freedom: 45.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$14.65M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $2,004Tax Rate: $0.812696Freedom: 46.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.15M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $1,935Tax Rate: $0.812696Freedom: 46.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.66M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $1,868Tax Rate: $0.829763Freedom: 46.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.96M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $1,772Tax Rate: $0.83972Freedom: 47 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.28M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $1,680Tax Rate: $0.843079Freedom: 47.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.75M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,607Tax Rate: $0.854882Freedom: 47.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.27M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,541Tax Rate: $0.854027Freedom: 48 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.77M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,473Tax Rate: $0.848903Freedom: 48.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.38M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,419Tax Rate: $0.85145Freedom: 48.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.02M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,371Tax Rate: $0.850599Freedom: 48.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.53M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,303Tax Rate: $0.8523Freedom: 49.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.12M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $1,247Tax Rate: $0.847186Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.70M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $1,189Tax Rate: $0.850575Freedom: 50.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.28M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $1,132Tax Rate: $0.848874Freedom: 50.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.87M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $1,077Tax Rate: $0.853967Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.47M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,021Tax Rate: $0.859091Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.09M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $969Tax Rate: $0.865105Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.74M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $921Tax Rate: $0.872026Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.45M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $882Tax Rate: $0.867666Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.20M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $848Tax Rate: $0.87374Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.90M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $807Tax Rate: $0.870245Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.67M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $775Tax Rate: $0.873726Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.37M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $734Tax Rate: $0.869357Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.17M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $708Tax Rate: $0.873704Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Res. No. R2026-0052 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Res. No. R2026-0052: Annexation (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0052 adopted on 2026-10-19 by City of Alvarado: Annexation (NIC)....
Ord. 2026-09-23-2026-465 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
§551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City Manager
§551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a ...
Ord. No. 2026-0024 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ord. No. 2026-0024: Budget (NIC)
Enacted Ord. No. 2026-0024 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Budget (NIC)....
Res. No. R2026-0053 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Res. No. R2026-0053: Abandons ROW (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0053 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Abandons ROW (NIC)....
Res. No. R2026-0055 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Res. No. R2026-0055: Agreement (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0055 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Agreement (NIC)....
Res. No. R2026-0059 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Res. No. R2026-0059: Requiring County Election Administrators to Offer Annual Election Services Contracts to Municipalities for May Elections (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0059 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Requiring County Election Administrators to Offer Annual Election Services Contracts to M...
Res. No. R2026-0056 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Res. No. R2026-0056: Appointment (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0056 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Appointment (NIC)....
Ord. No. 2026-0025 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ord. No. 2026-0025: Tax Levy (NIC)
Enacted Ord. No. 2026-0025 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Tax Levy (NIC)....
Ord. No. 2026-0026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ord. No. 2026-0026: Fee Schedule (NIC)
Enacted Ord. No. 2026-0026 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Fee Schedule (NIC)....
Res. No. R2026-0060 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Res. No. R2026-0060: Personnel Policies (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0060 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Personnel Policies (NIC)....
Ord. No. 2026-0023 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ord. No. 2026-0023: Amends Zoning (Ch 42)
Enacted Ord. No. 2026-0023 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Amends Zoning. Affects: Ch 42....
Res. No. R2026-0054 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Res. No. R2026-0054: Agreement (NIC)
Enacted Res. No. R2026-0054 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Agreement (NIC)....
Ord. No. 2026-0027 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ord. No. 2026-0027: Amends Administration: Code of Ethics and Conduct (Ch 2 Art VI)
Enacted Ord. No. 2026-0027 adopted on 2026-09-21 by City of Alvarado: Amends Administration: Code of Ethics and Conduct. Affects: Ch 2 Art VI....
Ord. 2026-2026-421 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.813809 per $100; fixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending Septe
Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.813809 per $100; fixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits...
Ordinance No. 2026-0023 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Construction and Definitions," of Article I, "Applicability of Ordinance;" Section 42-22, "SF-2 Sin
Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Cons...
Ord. 2026-2026-435 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Tax Rate Politics.
Enacted by City of Alvarado in City of Alvarado City Council - September 21, 2026 on 2026-09-21 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). Tax Rate Politics....
Ord. 2026-2026-410 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0026, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Master Fee Schedule, providing a severability clause, providing for publication in the official newspaper, and providing an effecti
Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0026, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Master Fee Schedule, providing a sev...
Ordinance No. 2026-0024 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; appr
Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas adoptin...
Ord. 2026-09-21-2026-444 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0038: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an amendment to the Performance Agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for the prop
Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0038: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an amendment to the Performance Agreeme...
Ordinance No. 2026-0025 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0025, an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas affixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of
Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0025, an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas affixin...
Ord. 2026-09-21-2026-451 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution No. R2026-0057; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds with Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., within the Government Code, Chapter 2256, Publ
Resolution No. R2026-0057; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the inves...
Ord. 2026-09-21-2026-443 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution No. R2026-0060; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Adopting the City of Alvarado Title VI/Nondiscrimination Plan and Related Policies and Procedures; Designating the City Secretary as the City's Title VI Coordinato
Resolution No. R2026-0060; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Adopting the City of Alvarado Title VI/Nondiscrimination Plan and Re...
Ord. 2026-2026-434 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Resolution No. R2026-0052; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation portions of Tract 97 of the S. Morris Survey, A-536, being 0.7135 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of th
Resolution No. R2026-0052; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation portions of Tract 97 of the S. Morris Survey, A-53...
Ordinance No. 2026-0027 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration and action related to the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-0027, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 2-379, “Prohibited Conduct,” of Article VI, “Code of Ethics and Conduct,” of Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the Alv
Consideration and action related to the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-0027, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 2-379, “Prohibited Co...
Ord. 2026-09-21-2026-452 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution No. R2026-0058; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds into the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool / Texpool Prime”) (Cox
Resolution No. R2026-0058; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the inves...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-06-22
June 2026 City of Alvarado Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 944 (19.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Carrie Keeton WINNER
100.0% (830 votes)Mayor
Jacob Wheat WINNER
100.0% (830 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Lydia Moon WINNER
100.0% (830 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Cherry Bryant WINNER
100.0% (830 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Beverly Short WINNER
100.0% (830 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Kevin Thomas WINNER
100.0% (830 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 994 (20.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
61.0% (606 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (388 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,044 (21.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
63.0% (658 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (386 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 696 (14.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
72.0% (501 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,392 (28.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
54.0% (752 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (640 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,442 (29.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
61.0% (880 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (562 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,044 (21.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
58.0% (606 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (438 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,144 (23.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
69.0% (789 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (355 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,442 (29.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
65.0% (937 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (505 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 895 (18.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
60.0% (537 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (358 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,392 (28.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
72.0% (1,002 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (390 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,392 (28.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
70.0% (974 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (418 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,193 (24.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
60.0% (716 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (477 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,144 (23.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
61.0% (698 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (446 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,144 (23.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
65.0% (744 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (400 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,044 (21.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
68.0% (710 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (334 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 696 (14.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
60.0% (418 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (278 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,144 (23.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
71.0% (812 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (332 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 895 (18.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
72.0% (644 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (251 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 796 (16.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
69.0% (549 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (247 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 746 (15.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
66.0% (492 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (254 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 945 (19.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
60.0% (567 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (378 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,243 (25.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
58.0% (721 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (522 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 796 (16.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
72.0% (573 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (223 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Alvarado Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,044 (21.0% of 4,972 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jacob Wheat WINNER
65.0% (679 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (365 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (347)
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City of Alvarado City Council Regular Meeting (Official Notice)
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Public Works and Infrastructure: Street Repairs and Utility Maintenance6: Planning and Zoning: Specific Use Permits and Ordinances7: City Procurement and Interlocal Compacts8: Executive Session: Real Property Negotiations (§ 551.072)9: Adjourn2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 23, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2026-466: Consideration and action regarding the approval of an agreement with a consultant and search company to provide for Interim City Manager Services.Item-8: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-468: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contempItem-11: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-469: Consideration and action related to the appointment of an Interim City Manager.Item-13: ADJOURNMENT2026-465: §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City Manager2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 21, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: PRESENTATIONS2026-325: Presentation and Update on the Rebranding of the JC Connect Demand-Response Transportation Program. (Suber)Item-8: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-9: MAYOR'S UPDATEItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-419: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 - Alvarado Marshal. (May)2026-398: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027 - Alvarado Police Department. (May)2026-448: Resolution No. R2026-0054; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way in connection with a special event. (TxDOT Rd. Closure of Colleg2026-449: Resolution No. R2026-0054; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way in connection with a special event. (TxDOT Rd. Closure of Colleg2026-381: Approval of a Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Alvarado. (Ramachandra)2026-450: Resolution No. R2026-0056; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating certain positions as authorized signatories for all city accounts maintained by First Financial Bank. (Cox)2026-454: Approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Equalis Purchasing Co-op to allow the City to participate in cooperative purchasing programs and utilize competitively procured contracts for goods and services. (Harris)2026-436: Resolution No. R2026-0059; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, supporting legislation requiring County Election Administrators to offer annual election service contracts to municipalities for May Elections; supporting the integrity, consistency, 2026-413: August 17, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2026-438: Accept the resignation of Lisa Deese, Place 5, Planning and Zoning Commission. (Nominating Committee)2026-326: Appointment of members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Nominating Committee)Place 1 Tinker WilliamsPlace 3 Randy HasseyPlace 5 Haley LittleItem-30: NEW BUSINESS2026-419: Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2027 Annual Operating Budget beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. (Cox)2026-452: Resolution No. R2026-0058; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds into the Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool / Texpool Prime”) (Cox2026-443: Resolution No. R2026-0060; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Adopting the City of Alvarado Title VI/Nondiscrimination Plan and Related Policies and Procedures; Designating the City Secretary as the City's Title VI Coordinato2026-451: Resolution No. R2026-0057; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the authorized representatives of the City of Alvarado who may direct the investment of funds with Multi-Bank Securities, Inc., within the Government Code, Chapter 2256, Publ2026-437: Consideration and action related to the authorization of the City Manager or Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Architecture and Landscaping Inc. for Pecan Orchard design services. (Suber)2026-445: Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0061, A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Alvarado Economic Development Corporation project and a Professional Services Agreement with Tony Arellano III for mentorship and o2026-431: Consideration and action related to the award of a construction contract for the North Cummings Drive Waterline Project to Circle H Contractors in the amount of $1,338,260. (Ramachandra)Item-43: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-417: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agendaItem-45: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-46: ADJOURNMENT2026-444: Discussion related to the First Reading of Resolution R2026-0038: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an amendment to the Performance Agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for the prop2026-435: Tax Rate Politics.2026-434: Resolution No. R2026-0052; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation portions of Tract 97 of the S. Morris Survey, A-536, being 0.7135 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of th2026-463: Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Nominating Committee)Place 5 Betty Neilan - Unexpired TermAlternate Lisa Deese - Unexpired Term2026-439: Appointment of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Board Members: (Nominating Committee)Place 1 Cherry Bryant Place 2 Beverly ShortPlace 3 Lydia MoonPlace 4 Carrie KeetonPlace 5 Joshua RendonAlternate Kevin ThomasAlternate Jacob Wheat2026-420: Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; appr2026-421: Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.813809 per $100; fixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Alvarado, Texas for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending Septe2026-422: Consideration and action to hold a roll call vote related to the City of Alvarado - Ordinance No. 2026-0025, an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas affixing and levying municipal ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the corporate limits of2026-423: Consideration and action related to taking a roll call vote to ratify the City of Alvarado Tax Rate of $0.813809 per $100.00 valuation reflected in the City of Alvarado budget approved for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 302026-410: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0026, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Master Fee Schedule, providing a severability clause, providing for publication in the official newspaper, and providing an effecti2026-418: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Construction and Definitions," of Article I, "Applicability of Ordinance;" Section 42-22, "SF-2 Sin2026-453: Consideration and action related to the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-0027, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 2-379, “Prohibited Conduct,” of Article VI, “Code of Ethics and Conduct,” of Chapter 2, “Administration,” of the Alv2026-425: Resolution No. 2026-0053; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation for the conveyance to the City, at no cost, of approximately 895 square feet (0.0205 acres) o2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - September 17, 2026
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Item-7: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESSItem-8: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 27, 2026
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - August 17, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-339: Gun Safety Awareness Month Proclamation (Wheat)2026-357: Purple Heart Month Proclamation (Wheat)Item-10: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-384: Developer ContributionsItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2026-385: Resolution R2026-0050: A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating the City Manager as being responsible for acting for, and on behalf of the applicant in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, for the purpose of participating 2026-375: Johnson County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners Renewal. (May)2026-390: Mutual Aid Agreement for Complex Emergency Response and Investigation Planning. (May)2026-391: Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the Texas Conviction Report (TXCR) user interface, enabling the court to report case convictions. (Chesnut)2026-370: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0046; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Carrie Keeton for the historic building rehab of 103 South Friou St; establishing 2026-372: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0048; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the acquisition of real property located at 100 S. Spears Street from David's Properties, LP by the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation in furtheranc2026-361: Resolution No. R2026-0051; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2026 Rate R2026-349: July 14, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2026-350: July 20, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-25: NEW BUSINESS2026-388: Consider approval of a Phase Three Reimbursement Agreement for the Lone Oak Public Improvement District with GRBK Edgewood LLC and Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC. (Lone Oak PID) (Suber)2026-378: Consideration and action on an amendment to the City's development agreement with 215/67/Alvarado, LLC and Lennar for the Valor Addition development. (Valor DA Amendment - DeBuff)2026-369: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0047; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an amendment to the economic development agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and Halfie's Rambles, LLC for a restauran2026-313: Public Hearing on levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 2 project. (Lone Oak PID) (Suber)2026-379: Consideration and action related to approval of the Nominating Committee's recommendations of appointments to the Ethics Board of Review (BOR) and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreements. (Wheat, Short, Thomas)Item-35: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-373: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agenda2026-389: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the Item-39: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-40: ADJOURNMENT2026-380: Consider, discuss and take a roll call vote to propose a not to exceed ad valorem tax rate $0.879999 per $100 valuation; set a public hearing for Monday, September 21, 2026, to receive comments concerning said proposed City of Alvarado 2026 tax rate; and 2026-285: Consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0020; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the issuance of the "City of Alvarado, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Alvarado 215 Public Improvement District Imp2026-386: Consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0021; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2 Project; fix2026-387: Consideration and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0022; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the issuance of the "City of Alvarado, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Lone Oak Public Improvement District Improve2026-358: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0023; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 42-9, "Rules of Construction and Definitions," of Article I, "Applicability of Ordinance;" Section 42-22, "SF-2 Sin2026-360: Amendment to Communications System Agreement with Johnson County and the City of Alvarado. (May)2026-368: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-000045; A Resolution Approving Funding Participation from the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) for the Parkway Drive Sanitary Sewer Project, Amending the Project Budget as Necessary, and Authorizing t2026-374: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 20, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-338: Recognition of Jason Horne through the presentation of a Lifesaving Award for exceptional bravery and lifesaving actions. (Rodgers)2026-319: Introduction of Roscoe, The Fire Therapy Dog. (Rodgers)2026-306: Presentation and discussion of the City of Alvarado's FY 2026 2nd Quarter Financial Report. (Cox)Item-11: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-332: Johnson County Coalition. (Wheat)Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-323: Consideration and action related to the awarding of a contract for paving repairs to Rene St. (Harris)2026-340: Accept a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Alvarado Independent School District for the purchase of approximately 18,450 square feet of property located along N. Cummings Drive in the amount of $35,000 for the City's N. Cummings Drive expan2026-314: Consideration and action related to the approval of a payment in the amount of $20,000 for the 2026 Johnson County Pioneer & Old Settlers Reunion to be held October 7th through October 10th, 2026. (Suber)2026-304: June 15, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2026-305: June 22, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-20: NEW BUSINESS2026-295: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0046; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Carrie Keeton for the historic building rehab of 103 South Friou St; establishing t2026-346: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0048; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the acquisition of real property located at 100 S. Spears Street from David's Properties, LP by the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation in furtherance2026-347: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0049; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain2026-321: First Reading Resolution No. R2026-0047; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing an amendment to the economic development agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and Halfie's Rambles, LLC for a restaurant at2026-293: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-000045; A Resolution Approving Funding Participation from the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) for the Parkway Drive Sanitary Sewer Project, Amending the Project Budget as Necessary, and Authorizing th2026-345: Consideration and action related to approval of the Nominating Committee's recommendations of appointments to the Ethics Board of Review (BOR) and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreements. (Wheat, Short, Thomas)Item-32: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-288: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agenda2026-287: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the Item-36: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-37: ADJOURNMENT2026-263: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0016, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to General Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) District, on land in the I. Glaze Survey, A-313, the J.M. Ro2026-264: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0017, An Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Plan map in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Alvarado. (Intersection of CR 810 and 67) (French)2026-256: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0044, A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, determining costs and calling a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Lone Oak Improvement Area #2 Pu2026-337: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0018; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Division 5, “Speed Limits,” of Article II, “Traffic Regulations,” of Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the Code of Ordinances, by amending 2026-296: Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-0019, amending Chapter 9, “Business Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances by updating Section 9-80, “Adoption of Texas Food Establishment Rules,” and adding a new Article V, “Mobile Food Vendor and Food Tru2026-322: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0038; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an amended performance agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for property improvements and redevelopmen2026-289: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - July 14, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2026-324: Consideration and action related to the award of a contract for Employee Health Benefits. (Licitra)Item-8: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-9: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - June 22, 2026
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2026-268: Consideration and action related to the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem. (Taylor)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-250: Acceptance of the Certification to the Mayor and Council of the Official Returns for the June 13, 2026, City of Alvarado Runoff Election. (Taylor)Item-9: PRESENTATIONS2026-252: Issue Certification of Election, Statement of Elected Official, and Issue the Oath of Office to City Councilmember Ward 2, Place 5, Cherry Bryant. (Taylor)Item-11: NEW BUSINESS2026-253: Discuss and Receive Training from the City Attorney Regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, City Ethics Policy, and Related Matters. (TOASE)Item-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-249: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contempItem-16: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-17: ADJOURNMENT2026-251: Ordinance 2026-0039; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Certifying the Election Results for the June 13, 2026, Runoff Election. (Taylor)2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - June 15, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-244: Vac Truck Presentation (Harris)Item-9: MAYOR'S UPDATE2026-266: Alvarado Infrastructure UpdateItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-182: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0033; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Los Jarritos, Inc (DBA Alvarado Wings and B2026-187: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0034; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the revised Alvarado Food Truck Incubator Program; and providing an effective date. (Cromer)2026-261: Resolution No. R2026-0036; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing city participation in the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, and authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Participation Agreement and all ne2026-262: Resolution No. R2026-0037; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing City Participation in the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program offered by Region VIII Education Service Center, authorizing the City Manager to 2026-238: May 12, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)2026-254: May 18, 2026, Regular City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-18: NEW BUSINESS2026-258: Discussion regarding the City of Alvarado Parkway Park basketball court project and to receive direction from City Council regarding placement of the court. (Tucker)2026-270: Consider and take possible action on appointments to the following City boards and Commissions, based on recommendations from the Alvarado Boards and Commissions Recommendation Committee: (Wheat, Thomas, Short)Alvarado Economic Development CorporationPlacItem-26: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-269: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the Item-30: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-267: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2026-0040 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for construction and maintenance of the NItem-32: ADJOURNMENT2026-240: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have2026-185: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0012; An Ordinance of the City Of Alvarado, Texas, approving an ordinance annexing by voluntary petition approximately 215 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdi2026-202: Public hearing, consideration and action on Ordinance No. 2026-0013, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to Planned Development (Pd) District for Garden Home (GN) District and Single Family Residential (Sf-2026-236: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code - consultation with the City’s attorneys to seek advice on the following matters:Any item on the agendaNegotiations and potential eminent domain action for the acquisition of real property for construction2026-259: Consideration and adoption of the City of Alvarado Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Program Policy to establish guidelines and eligibility requirements for Ad Hoc Community Events. (Suber)2026-242: Consideration and action on the application of C.J. Hitch with Kimley-Horn on behalf of DRB Group represented by Brenden Alves for approval of the Agave Trail Addition Phase 1a final plat on approximately 32.222 acres known as a portion of Tract 6 in the 2026-243: First Reading Resolution 2026-0037; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Amended Performance Agreement between the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation and Lambert & Green, LLC, for property improvements and redevelopment of 105 2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - May 18, 2026
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Item-9: MAYOR'S UPDATEItem-6: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-7: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-8: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: PRESENTATIONS2026-215: Recognition of Scott Arthur for Service to the City of Alvarado City Council.2026-216: Growth and Development in the City of Alvarado. (Wheat)Item-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-210: Second Reading of Resolution R2026-0021; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Economic Development Grant for the Pecan Orchard Improvements Project; authorizing the AEDC President to execute all documents related thereto; and providin2026-211: Second Reading of Resolution R2026-0025; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Economic Development Corporation's expenditure of funds for a professional services agreement between the City of Alvarado and Innovative Transportation2026-212: Second Reading of Resolution R2026-0026; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to undertake the Downtown Refresh Initiative as an economic development project; finding that the project promo2026-223: Appointment of members to the Alvarado Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Tucker)2026-179: April 6, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)2026-180: April 20, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)Item-19: NEW BUSINESS2026-206: Consideration and action related to awarding External Audit Services to Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP and subsequent authorization to the City Manager or Chief Financial Officer to sign the engagement letter for services related to the FY26 audit. (Cox)2026-173: Presentation and discussion regarding properties acquired by the City through tax foreclosure sales and options for sale. (Cox)2026-222: Consideration and action related to the approval of an agreement for the construction and funding of authorized improvements and reimbursement of advances between the City of Alvarado, Texas, and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. (Lennar/V2026-217: Consideration and Action related to Resolution R2026-0028; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Authorizing execution of certain documents in connection with Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Alvarado, Texas, including, without limitation, th2026-190: Resolution R2026-0030; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Adopting the Bylaws of the Alvarado Park and Recreation Advisory Board; and providing an effective date. (Tucker)2026-203: Consideration and action related to Resolution R2026-0029, a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Award of a Professional Design Services Contract for Park Improvements to Pecan Orchard. (Suber)2026-204: Consideration and action related to approval of funding for the Parkway Park Ramp and Sidewalk Enhancement Project as allocated in the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget. (Tucker)2026-208: Consideration and action related to the use of eminent domain to condemn property, and consider Resolution R2026-0031 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for construction 2026-207: Consideration and action related to the use of eminent domain to condemn property, and consider Resolution R2026-0032 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for construction,2026-182: First Reading of Resolution R2026-0033; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Los Jarritos, Inc (DBA Alvarado Wings and Burger2026-187: First Reading of Resolution R2026-0034; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the revised Alvarado Food Truck Incubator Program; and providing an effective date. (Cromer)2026-228: Consideration and action regarding the appointment of a committee to review applications and make recommendations for appointments to the City of Alvarado’s various Boards and Commissions. (Wheat)Item-36: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-198: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2026-227: §551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of t2026-199: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-40: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-41: ADJOURNMENT2026-221: Public Hearing, Consideration and action on Ordinance 2026-0010 levying assessments for the costs of certain improvements to be provided in the Alvarado 215 Public Improvement District Improvement Area # 1 Project; fixing a charge and lien against all pro2026-192: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance 2026-0014, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from General Commercial (C-2) District to Single-Family Residential (SF-1) District, on Lot 2 and a portion of Lot 3, Block 19 of the N2026-185: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance 2026-0012; An Ordinance of the City Of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to Planned Development (Pd) District for Garden Home (GH) District and Single Family Residential (Sf-2) 2026-218: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2026-0011; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a Final Project and Finance Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Alvarado, Texas; making various findings related to s2026-202: Public hearing, consideration and action on Ordinance 2026-0013, An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District to Planned Development (Pd) District for Garden Home (GN) District and Single Family Residential (Sf-2) D2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - May 12, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-174: Acceptance of the Certification to the Mayor and Council of the Official Returns for the May 2, 2026, City of Alvarado General Election.Item-10: PRESENTATIONS2026-177: Issue Certification of Election, Statement of Elected Official, and Issue the Oath of Office to City Councilmember Ward 3, Place 6, Joshua Rendon.Item-12: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-13: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-226: Ordinance 2026-0009; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Ordering a Runoff Election for the Office of City Council Ward 2 Place 5, to be held on June 13, 2026. (Taylor)2026-175: Ordinance 2026-0008; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Certifying the Election Results for the May 2, 2026, General City Elections. (Taylor)2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - April 20, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: PRESENTATIONS2026-143: Monarch Waystation Certificate - Martha Dean2026-126: Texas Health Presentation - Ahrein BennettItem-10: CONSENT AGENDA2026-122: Resolution No. 2026-0020; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, nominating Sabre Communications Corporation to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank for designation as an Enterprise Projec2026-160: First Reading of Resolution No. 2026-0021; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving an Economic Development Grant for the Pecan Orchard Improvements Project; authorizing the AEDC President to execute all documents related thereto; and provid2026-166: Resolution No. R2026-0027, authorizing the submission of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Senate Bill 224 grant application to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. (Authorize TMVCPA grant application) (Gross)2026-137: March 16, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)2026-138: March 23, 2026, City Council Meeting Special Called Meeting Minutes. (Taylor)Item-16: NEW BUSINESS2026-134: Consideration and action related to an Agreement for the Construction and Funding of Authorized Improvements and Reimbursement of Advances for the Chambers Creek Public Improvement District between the City of Alvarado and Avalon Development Group, LLC. (2026-139: Presentation and discussion of the City of Alvarado's FY 2026 First Quarter Financial Report (Cox)2026-119: Consideration and action related to adding a position to the Engineering Department for a Construction Inspector. (Chavarria)2026-167: Consideration and action related to adding a position for an Administrative Assistant. (Suber)2026-118: First Reading of Resolution No. 2026-0025; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Economic Development Corporation's expenditure of funds for a professional services agreement between the City of Alvarado and Innovative Transportatio2026-161: First Reading of Resolution No. 2026-0026; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to undertake the Downtown Refresh Initiative as an economic development project; finding that the project proItem-29: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-135: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council REGULAR City Council seeks the advice of its attorney abo2026-136: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-33: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-34: ADJOURNMENT2026-159: §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.City Manager Annual Check-in2026-123: Public hearing, consideration and action on the application of MV&A Builders LLC for a zoning change from Single-family Residential (SF-2) District to Garden Home (GH) District on 0.3213 acres known as a portion of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 6 of the N2026-156: Consideration and action on Resolution No. R2026-0023; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation, setting a Public Hearing date for May 18, 2026, and authorizing the issuance of a publicized notice by the City Secr2026-155: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0022; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, determining costs and calling a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance levying assessments on property located within the Alvarado 215 Public Improvement2026-130: Public Hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0005; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating a Contiguous Geographic Area within the City’s Corporate Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as2026-128: Public Hearing, consideration, and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0024; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, establishing the Chambers Creek Public Improvement District and ordering Public Improvements to be made for the benefit of such di2026-172: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance No. 2026-0006, an Ordinance replacing Chapter 42, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, City of Alvarado, Texas, in its entirety; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinan2026-04-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - April 06, 2026
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Item-13: ADJOURNMENTItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: NEW BUSINESS2026-150: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)Item-9: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-151: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council REGULAR City Council seeks the advice of its attorney abo2026-152: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-12: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-154: Discuss and consider Resolution No. R2026-0019 of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, setting a public hearing under section 311.003 of the Texas tax code for the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone within the Corporate Limits and t2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - March 23, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2026-96: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0004; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Empire Investments, LLC regarding Pr2026-97: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0013; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Halfie's Rambles, LLC regarding ProjItem-10: NEW BUSINESS2026-110: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0017, A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Authorizing Alvarado representatives in matters pertaining to the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Prog2026-111: Consideration and action related to Resolution R2026-0018, a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Award of a Professional Service Provider Contract for the 2025–2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Fund Program. (Sub2026-112: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)Item-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-113: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council REGULAR City Council seeks the advice of its attorney abo2026-114: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-17: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-18: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - March 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2026-92: February 16, 2026, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-11: NEW BUSINESS2026-80: Presentation and discussion regarding the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and the potential nomination of a qualifying business located within the City of Alvarado; providing an overview of program requirements, benefits, and nomination process. (Cromer)2026-79: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0004; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Empire Investments, LLC regarding Pro2026-82: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0012; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas; Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for Funding Under the Texas Community Development Block Grant (2026-81: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0013; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Halfie's Rambles, LLC regarding Proje2026-83: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0014; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a purchase of approximately 0.539 acres of surplus real property identified as Tract No. 2, located at Business High2026-93: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2026-0015; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting a quitclaim deed from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) conveying any right, title, and interest of the2026-76: Consideration and action related to the approval of the reconstruction of the Alvarado Boat Ramp. (Chavarria)2026-89: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)2026-94: Consideration and action on approving Resolution R2026-0016 of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting a petition for the creation of the Chambers Creek Public Improvement District within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City ofItem-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-86: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2026-87: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on 2026-88: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-26: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: ADJOURNMENT2026-66: Public hearing, consideration, and action related to Ordinance 2026-0003; an Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Alvarado, including the Downtown Master Plan and the Park Master Plan. (French, LJA)2026-84: Resolution No. R2026-0011; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing membership in the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorizing the payment of four cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and relat2026-85: Ordinance No. 2026-0004; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Chapter 2, "Administration", of the City of Alvarado Code by creating a New Article VI, "Code of Ethics and Conduct", establishing a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Offi2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - February 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2026-37: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square2026-36: Second Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0005; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement between the AEDC and Advanced Career Educ2026-57: Resolution No. R2026-0008; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor; and authorizing the payment of ten cents per capita to the Steering Committee to fund regula2026-52: Resolution No. R2026-0009; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, designating the Chief of Police as being responsible for, acting for, and on behalf of the applicant in dealing with the Officer of Governor, for the purpose of submitting an applicat2026-56: Approval of a Public Safety Data Sharing Agreement between Public Safety Agencies in Johnson County, Texas. (May)2026-60: Resolution No. R2026-0010; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, in support of the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation in the City of Joshua. (Wheat)2026-35: January 29th, 2026, City Council Minutes (Taylor)Item-15: NEW BUSINESS2026-20: Consideration and action related to making a nomination to fill a vacancy on the Johnson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Wheat)2026-61: Presentation and consider approval of the City of Alvarado's financial audit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by representatives of Waters, Vollmering, Beavers & Adams, LLP and direct preparation of an annual financial statement based upon said audit. (Cox)2026-38: Consideration and action related to the construction of a carport at the Alvarado Fire Station. (Rodgers)2026-32: Consideration and action related to a development agreement between the City of Alvarado and 5770 S I-35W LLC and its Manager, RUAR Popeyes Properties, LLC. (French)2026-43: Consideration and action related to a Development Agreement between Alvarado 228 Development LLC, Avalon Development Group, LLC, and the City of Alvarado for the Chambers Creek Development. (DeBuff, French)2026-55: Consideration and action related to an Engineering Services Contract with MAS Consulting Engineer to prepare construction plans, specifications, and bidding documents for the South Baugh Street Paving & Drainage and Water and Sewer Improvements, LLC. (ChaItem-22: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-23: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 29, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDAItem-8: NEW BUSINESSItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-10: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-11: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 27, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDAItem-8: NEW BUSINESSItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-10: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-11: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - January 26, 2026
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Item-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-7: CONSENT AGENDAItem-1: CALL TO ORDER2025-500: Resolution No. R2026-0001; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, Calling for a General Election to be held on May 2, 2026, establishing procedures for that election, authorizing the method of voting, and providing an effective d2025-501: December 15, 2025, City Council Minutes - (Taylor)2026-14: Second Reading Resolution R2025-0045 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a contract of sale between The Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and AKS Car Wash, LLC for the purchase of 908 N. Cummings DriItem-11: NEW BUSINESS2025-520: City of Alvarado — Resolution R2025-0002; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, providing for the annual update to the City of Alvarado, Texas, Investment Policy. (Cox)2026-10: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Resolution No. R2026-0003; a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Alvarado and the State of Texas for the rehabilitation of existin2026-4: Consideration and action related to directing the City Manager to approve the purchase of playground equipment for Carver Park. (Fain)2026-15: First Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square 2026-16: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0004; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement between the AEDC and Empire Investment LLC2026-17: First Reading of Resolution No. R2026-0005; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement between the AEDC and Advanced Career Educa2026-1: Consideration and action related to a nomination for an unexpired term to the Johnson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Wheat)2026-6: Consideration and action related to the appointment of unexpired terms of the Library Advisory Board, Place 5 and Place 6. (Wheat)Item-25: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-516: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-517: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on 2025-518: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-29: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-30: ADJOURNMENT2026-2: Consideration and action related to a waiver of the Historic Use Permit for groundwater wells from the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. (Fain)2025-523: Public hearing, consideration, and action on Ordinance 2026-0003; An Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Alvarado, including the Downtown Master Plan and the Park Master Plan. (French)2025-522: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2026-0002; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving and adopting a revised budget for the City for fiscal year October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, providing that e2025-519: Consideration and action related to the Inspire Addition preliminary plat on approximately 38.036 acres known as Tracts 3 & 4 in the John Dixon Survey, A-214, and Tract 7 in the William Balch Survey, A-48, approximately addressed at 6881 E Hwy 67, 602 Per2026-7: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2026-0001; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending the Alvarado Code, Chapter 2 "Administration," Article IV "Boards and Commissions," Division 2, "Library Board" in its en2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - December 15, 2025
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2025-482: November 6, 2025, Special Called Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes. (Taylor)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-484: Presentation of the Lifesaving Award by the City of Alvarado Police Department.2025-486: Presentation of the Meritorious Conduct Award by the City of Alvarado Police Department.2025-485: Presentation of the Purple Heart Award by the City of Alvarado Police Department.Item-10: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-469: Acceptance of a donation to the Alvarado Fire Department from Pogue Construction to replace exterior doors at the Fire Department. (Rodgers)2025-470: Accept a donation from the Texas Forest Service for a new tanker truck and skid unit. (Rodgers)2025-473: Approving 2026 City Council Meeting Dates for Regular Scheduled Meetings. (Taylor)2025-483: November 17, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-17: NEW BUSINESS2025-468: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2025-0029; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Division 5, “Speed Limits,” of Article II, “Traffic Regulations,” of Chapter 38, “Traffic and Vehicles,” of the Code of Ordinances, by amending 2025-471: First reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square for the2025-479: First Reading Resolution R2025-0045 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving a contract of sale between The Alvarado Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and AKS Car Wash, LLC for the purchase of 908 N. Cummings Driv2025-478: Consideration and Action related to the second reading of Resolution R2025-0041; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the use of the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation funds, not to exceed $20,000, for the demolition of the struct2025-477: Consideration and action related to a North Central Texas Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. (Fain)2025-481: Consideration and action related to approving a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, & Carter, L.L.P. for the Alvarado Hills Paving and Drainage Improvement Project. (Chavarria)2025-480: Consideration and Action relating to the appointment of members to the Alvarado EDC Board. (Wheat)Item-29: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-466: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-491: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on 2025-487: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-33: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION2025-492: Consider the use of eminent domain to condemn property and consider Resolution No. R2025-0047 authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of obtaining the necessary real property interests for the Green Sanitary Sewer Line Project2025-493: Any other action that is necessary as a result of the Executive Session.Item-36: ADJOURNMENT2025-475: Public Hearing, Consideration and Action on Ordinance No. 2025-0031; An Ordinance of the City Of Alvarado, Texas, Rezoning from Agricultural (A) District with a portion in the Floodplain (FP) Overlay District to General Commercial (C-2) District, on a tr2025-472: Consideration and action directing the City Manager to execute a Master Professional Services Agreement Task Authorization Amendment #2 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Alvarado Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. (Fain)2025-490: Consideration and action related to the application of Christian Delgado with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD, on behalf of 215 67 Alvarado LP, for approval of the Valor Addition Phase 2 final plat on 54.098 acres known as a treat out of 2025-474: Public hearing, consideration and action on Ordinance 2025-0030; annexing by voluntary petition approximately 13.41 acres in the John Dixon Survey, Abstract 214, generally located north of U.S. Hwy 67 and west of IH 35W, with the approximate addresses of 2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - November 17, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: COMMUNITY RECOGNITION2025-435: Presentation of the 2025 Alvarado Citizen of the Year.Item-8: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-428: Service Recognition of Retired Volunteer Firefighter, Pete Weber.Item-10: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-11: CONSENT AGENDA2025-427: October 20, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)Item-15: NEW BUSINESS2025-432: Discussion regarding the prioritization of street rehabilitation projects for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. (Chavarria)2025-451: First Reading of Resolution R2025-0041; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the use of the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation funds, not to exceed $20,000 for the demolition of the City-owned structure located at 201 N. Spears St2025-460: First Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0042; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation's authorization of an Economic Development Project with Lambert & Green, LLC for the Redevelopment of 105 S. F2025-461: First Reading of Resolution No. R2025-0043; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, authorizing the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Massey's BBQ and Grill on the Square for the2025-450: Consideration and action related to Resolution No. R2025-0044; A Resolution to the City of Alvarado, Texas, affirming the nomination(s) for candidates for the Board of Directors for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Texas. (Wheat)Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-437: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemp2025-438: §551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stItem-26: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: ADJOURNMENT2025-431: Consideration and action related to Ordinance 2025-0028; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, providing for the abandonment and release of the city's interest in a portion of Sunflower Lane to the abutting property owner; authorizing the mayor to 2025-459: Ordinance No. 2025-0027; An Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, amending Section 22-27, “Office Created; Appointment; Compensation; Oath,” and deleting Section 22-30, “Term Of Office,” of Article II, “Municipal Court Judge,” of “Chapter 22, “Municip2025-444: Consideration and Action related to Resolution No. R2025-0039; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, accepting the petition for annexation of a tract of 13.41 acres, more or less, of land located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of 2025-429: Ordinance No. 2025-0026; An Ordinance of The City Of Alvarado, Texas, Amending Section 9-22, “Permit or License Required,” of Article II, “Alcoholic Beverage Establishments,” of Chapter 9, “Business Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Alvarad2025-11-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - November 06, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: NEW BUSINESS2025-445: Discussion, review, and recommendation of the draft concepts and highlights for the City of Alvardo's Master Plan Set with City Staff and LJA. (French)Item-7: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Alvarado City Council - October 20, 2025
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2025-382: Employees of the 1st and 2nd Quarter.Item-8: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEESItem-9: CONSENT AGENDAItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC INPUTItem-5: COUNCIL COMMENTSItem-6: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION2025-381: September 15, 2025, City Council Minutes. (Taylor)2025-384: City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0037; a Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to change rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses sh2025-395: City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0038; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, authorizing the City Manager to execute Global Opioid Settlement documents relating to the Kroger Settlement and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all future OpiItem-13: NEW BUSINESS2025-393: Consideration and action related to approval of an update to the City of Alvarado, Texas, Personnel Policy Manual. (Walls)2025-383: Recommendations on Future Staffing needs for the City of Alvarado as presented by Human Resources. (Walls)2025-408: Second reading of City of Alvarado - Resolution R2025-0036; A Resolution of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving the Alvarado Economic Development Corporation’s authorization of a $15,000 economic development incentive for Leap of Faith and ratifying thItem-20: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-390: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. The City Council may convene in executive session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on any legally posted agenda item, when the City Council seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contempItem-23: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: ADJOURNMENT2025-386: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2025-0024; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for Local Government Maintenance of Railroad pavement markings and signs. (Chavarr2025-385: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2025-0023; an Ordinance of the City of Alvarado, Texas, approving and adopting the new voting district reapportionment map of the City and Revising the Municipal Ward Boundaries in respo2025-413: Consideration and action related to City of Alvarado — Ordinance No. 2025-0025; An ordinance amending Section 38-255, “On-Street Parking Prohibited,” of Article III, “Stopping, Standing And Parking” Of chapter 38, Traffic And Vehicles,” of the Alvarado Co2025-391: §551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. Municipal Court Judge Contract