YDHLGE Logo
YDHLGEYou Don't Hate Local Government Enough
Back to Public Records Search
CITY • Comal County, TX

City of Garden Ridge

C
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 66.4/100▼ -0.8 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #657 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #95 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
84.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
40.8/100
Debt Burden
72.6/100
Population / Scale
4,378
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.254138
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.3M
+2.3% YoY • +12.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$7.75M
Official Government PortalCode of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BR
Brian Reyes
Councilmember, Place 5
breyes@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
JH
Jim Hunter
Councilmember, Place 4
jhunter@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
JM
Jim Mueller
Councilmember, Place 2
jmueller@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
KS
Kelly Smith
Councilmember, Place 1
ksmith@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
KH
Krendra Harralson
Councilmember, Place 3
kharralson@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
LS
Lisa Swint
Mayor
lswint@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Garden Ridge Home Rule Charter

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE
Constitutional Authority: Article XI, Section 5, Texas Constitution (Home Rule Amendment) & Texas Local Government Code Chapter 9
Texas Municipal League Classification: Verified Home Rule Municipality (Incorporated: 1972) | Fiscal Year Start: 10/01
Official Charter Repository URL: https://www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/5113/Garden-Ridge-Home-Rule-Charter
Official Municipal Website: https://www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us
Texas Municipal League Directory Profile: https://directory.tml.org/profile/city/1101

VERIFIED ONLINE CHARTER & REPOSITORY SOURCES:
- G-a-r-d-e-n- -R-i-d-g-e-,- -T-X- - -›- -D-o-c-u-m-e-n-t-C-e-n-t-e-r- -›- -V-i-e-w- -C-I-T-Y- -O-F- -G-A-R-D-E-N- -R-I-D-G-E- -C-I-T-Y- -C-H-A-R-T-E-R- -P-R-E-A-M-B-L-E (https://www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/5113/Garden-Ridge-Home-Rule-Charter)
- G-a-r-d-e-n- -R-i-d-g-e-,- -T-X- - -›- -1-1-9- -O-r-d-i-n-a-n-c-e-s- -|- -G-a-r-d-e-n- -R-i-d-g-e-,- -T-X- --- -O-f-f-i-c-i-a-l- -W-e-b-s-i-t-e (https://www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us/119/Ordinances)
- T-S-L-A-C- - -›- -r-e-f- -›- -c-i-t-y-c-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- -T-e-x-a-s- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r- -R-e-s-e-a-r-c-h- -|- -T-e-x-a-s- -S-t-a-t-e- -L-i-b-r-a-r-y (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/citycharters)
- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -C-h-a-p-t-e-r- -9- -–- -H-o-m-e---r-u-l-e- -M-u-n-i-c-i-p-a-l-i-t-y (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_title_2_subtitle_a_chapter_9)
- T-e-x-a-s- -D-i-g-i-t-a-l- -A-r-c-h-i-v-e- - -›- -u-n-c-a-t-e-g-o-r-i-z-e-d- -›- -S-O-_-5-2-8-8- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- -|- -T-e-x-a-s- -D-i-g-i-t-a-l- -A-r-c-h-i-v-e (https://tsl.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_5288df9f-58d3-4ae2-96ef-f0ba1985980f/)
- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -S-e-c-t-i-o-n- -9-.-0-0-1- -–- -A-d-o-p-t-i-o-n- -o-r- -.-.-. (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_section_9.001)
- F-i-v-e-a-b-l-e- - -›- -h-s---t-e-x-a-s---g-o-v- -›- -k-e-y---t-e-r-m-s- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r- -|- -T-e-x-a-s- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -|- -F-i-v-e-a-b-l-e (https://fiveable.me/hs-texas-gov/key-terms/city-charter)
- S-u-g-g-e-s-t-i-o-n-s (https://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/193847-search)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 66.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Garden Ridge
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,282,805) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.254138 per $100 valuation: $0.206347 M&O + $0.047791 I&S) for City of Garden Ridge. Source: Comal County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$5.3M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,207
Public Safety: $1.6M (31%)
0
Public Works: $1.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.254138 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.5% YoYFreedom Score: 67 (C)• Adopted Sep 2, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ordinance No. 252-092026) — City of Garden Ridge
Official PDF

Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,165,547) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.246430 per $100 valuation) for City of Garden Ridge.

Total Appropriation
$5.2M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,180
Public Safety: $1.6M (31%)
0
Public Works: $1.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.24643 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 66.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Garden Ridge
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,139,907) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.255156 per $100 valuation) for City of Garden Ridge.

Total Appropriation
$5.1M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,174
Public Safety: $1.5M (29%)
0
Public Works: $1.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.255156 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 67 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Garden Ridge
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Garden Ridge (Comal County) totaling $4,968,013. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2577 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.0M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,135
Public Safety: $1.4M (29%)
0
Public Works: $1.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.257734 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 67.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Garden Ridge
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Garden Ridge (Comal County) totaling $4,834,579. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2696 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$4.8M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,104
Public Safety: $1.4M (29%)
0
Public Works: $1.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.269563 / $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$5.28M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,207Tax Rate: $0.254138Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2026$5.17M(+0.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,180Tax Rate: $0.24643Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2025$5.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,174Tax Rate: $0.255156Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2024$4.97M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $1,135Tax Rate: $0.257734Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2023$4.83M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $1,104Tax Rate: $0.269563Freedom: 67.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2022$4.68M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,069Tax Rate: $0.305149Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2021$4.53M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,036Tax Rate: $0.309116Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2020$4.41M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $1,008Tax Rate: $0.313135Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2019$4.25M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $972Tax Rate: $0.317206Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2018$4.11M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $938Tax Rate: $0.32133Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2017$4.00M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $914Tax Rate: $0.321973Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2016$3.85M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $879Tax Rate: $0.321007Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2015$3.70M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $845Tax Rate: $0.320044Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2014$3.58M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $817Tax Rate: $0.319084Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2013$3.46M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $791Tax Rate: $0.320999Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2012$3.36M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $767Tax Rate: $0.323567Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2011$3.27M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $747Tax Rate: $0.323891Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2010$3.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $717Tax Rate: $0.324539Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2009$3.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.326811Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2008$2.95M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $673Tax Rate: $0.329099Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2007$2.83M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $647Tax Rate: $0.331074Freedom: 70 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2006$2.74M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $626Tax Rate: $0.332398Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2005$2.63M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $601Tax Rate: $0.333063Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2004$2.54M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $580Tax Rate: $0.334728Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2003$2.46M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $561Tax Rate: $0.333724Freedom: 70.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2002$2.36M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $539Tax Rate: $0.33606Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2001$2.27M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $519Tax Rate: $0.336732Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2000$2.18M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $499Tax Rate: $0.339426Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

Search All Ordinances & Regulations →
Ordinance No. 88-092026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 88-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, creating a Public Funds Investment Policy for the City of Garden Ridge; establishing policies governing the investment and security of public funds; and complying
Ordinance No. 88-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, creating a Public Funds Investment Policy for the City of Garden Ri...
Ordinance No. 252-092026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 252-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; providing for a cumulative clause; a severability clause; and a
Ordinance No. 252-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026,...
Ordinance No. 162-092026 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 162-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing a nuisance abatement program for the City of Garden Ridge; prohibiting the accumulation of garbage, trash, weeds, brush, rubbish, fugitive dust emis
Ordinance No. 162-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing a nuisance abatement program for the City of Garden R...
Ordinance No. 253-092026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 253-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting a Tax Rate of $0.254138 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) consisting of the Maintenance and Operation Rate and Debt Service
Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 253-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting a Tax Rate of $0.254138 per ...
Ord. 2026-09-02-2026-286 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Personnel Policy Manual Amendments. (Rapelye)
Personnel Policy Manual Amendments. (Rapelye)...
Ord. 2026-08-05-2026-248 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Request from Buckley Powder Co., for a Partial Exemption Permit to conduct blasting activities at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry for the period of October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, and set annual permit fee. (Rapelye)
Request from Buckley Powder Co., for a Partial Exemption Permit to conduct blasting activities at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry for the period of October ...
Ordinance No. 18-082026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 18-082026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing regulations for the control and care of animals in the City of Garden Ridge; establishing related service fees; providing a penalty for violations of
Ordinance No. 18-082026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing regulations for the control and care of animals in the...
Ord. 2026-08-05-2026-249 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Selma for Code Enforcement Services. (Rapelye)
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Selma for Code Enforcement Services. (Rapelye)...
Ordinance No. 22-082026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 22-082026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge by establishing stop sign locations and placement of traffic control devices; e
Ordinance No. 22-082026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City ...
Ord. 2026-2026-243 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public hearing and possible action on the Development Application by Scott Felder Homes, LLC, on behalf of Bradley K and Tammara L Miller, for a zoning change (rezoning) from Agriculture and Agricultural Homestead (AG) District to Residential Estate (RE)
Public hearing and possible action on the Development Application by Scott Felder Homes, LLC, on behalf of Bradley K and Tammara L Miller, for a zoning change (...
Ord. 2026-2026-252 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
2026 No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and De Minimis Tax Rate Calculations/Propose a tax rate for the 2026 Tax Year. (Rapelye)
2026 No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and De Minimis Tax Rate Calculations/Propose a tax rate for the 2026 Tax Year. (Rapelye)...
Ordinance No. 143-072026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Republic Services Annual Rate Adjustment / Ordinance No. 143-072026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, granting an exclusive Municipal Materials Management Agreement between the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, and BFI Waste
Republic Services Annual Rate Adjustment / Ordinance No. 143-072026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, granting an exclusive M...
Ordinance No. 251-072026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 251-072026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing, establishing, and approving a Public Works Specifications Manual; authorizing the City Manager to amend the Ma
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 251-072026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing, establishing, a...
Ord. 2026-2026-214 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Designate Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2026 Tax Rates for the City of Garden Ridge.
Designate Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2026 Tax Rates for the City of Garden Ridge....
Ord. 2026-06-03-2026-177 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Final Plat establishing Grace Covenant Church, being a total of 2.826 acres inclusive of 0.0446 acre right-of-way dedication establishing Lot 1, Block 1, Garden Ridge, Comal County, Texas, and being that same property conveyed by special warranty deed wit
Final Plat establishing Grace Covenant Church, being a total of 2.826 acres inclusive of 0.0446 acre right-of-way dedication establishing Lot 1, Block 1, Garden...
Ordinance No. 250-062026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 250-062026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting an amendment to the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; repealing all ordinances and appropriations in
Ordinance No. 250-062026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting an amendment to the budget for the fiscal year beginning ...
Ordinance No. 7-052026 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Ordinance No. 7-052026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing subdivision regulations and associated procedures; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for penalties; providing for
Ordinance No. 7-052026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing subdivision regulations and associated procedures; repe...
Ordinance No. 168-042026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 168-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing city employees to use golf carts and regulating the operation of OHV/UTV, NEV, and golf carts on streets and roads by members of the public within th
Ordinance No. 168-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing city employees to use golf carts and regulating the op...
Ord. 2026-04-01-2026-108 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment to Communications Facilities License and Memorandum of Lease and deliver the executed documents to American Tower Corporation.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment to Communications Facilities License and Memorandum of Lease and deliver the executed documents to American Towe...
Ordinance No. 11-042026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 11-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, providing a comprehensive set of permit fees, service fees, and user fees designed for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents; establishing functions an
Ordinance No. 11-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, providing a comprehensive set of permit fees, service fees, and use...
Ordinance No. 249-042026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 249-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing, establishing, and approving an Economic Development Policy; and authorizing the City Manager to process requests for economic development assistance
Ordinance No. 249-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing, establishing, and approving an Economic Development P...
Ordinance No. 247-032026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 247-032026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing the City of Garden Ridge to change the city limits boundary line between the City of Garden Ridge and Comal County, Texas, more particularly describe
Ordinance No. 247-032026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing the City of Garden Ridge to change the city limits bou...
Ordinance No. 168 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Public Hearing on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to the use of golf carts. (Rapelye)
Public Hearing on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to the use of golf carts. (Rapelye)...
Ord. 2026-03-04-2026-76 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Amendment to the Community and Event Center Rental Agreement. (Rapelye)
Amendment to the Community and Event Center Rental Agreement. (Rapelye)...
Ordinance No. 22-032026 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. 22-032026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge by establishing stop sign locations and placement of traffic control devices; e
Ordinance No. 22-032026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City ...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 3, 2025 General and Special Elections — City of Garden Ridge

Voter Turnout: 951 (31.9% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE MAYOR
LISA SWINT WINNER
52.7% (501 votes)
JESÚS VALDEZ
47.3% (450 votes)
CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE COUNCILMEMBER, PLACE 2 (PLACE 2)
JIM MUELLER WINNER
67.7% (594 votes)
GARY PALMER
32.3% (283 votes)
CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE COUNCILMEMBER, PLACE 3 (PLACE 3)
KRENDRA HARRALSON WINNER
100.0% (766 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04

May 4, 2024 General and Special Elections — City of Garden Ridge

Voter Turnout: 393 (13.2% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of Garden Ridge Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Kelly Smith WINNER
100.0% (301 votes)
City of Garden Ridge Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Todd Arvidson WINNER
100.0% (291 votes)
City of Garden Ridge Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Brian Reyes WINNER
63.6% (250 votes)
Kay Bower
36.4% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2024-04-03

April 2024 City of Garden Ridge Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 565 (19.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 4
Jim Hunter WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 6, 2023 General and Special Elections — City of Garden Ridge

Voter Turnout: 756 (25.4% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

MAY 7, 2022 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT — City of Garden Ridge

Voter Turnout: 759 (25.5% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE COUNCILMEMBER, PLACE 5 (PLACE 5)
Kay Bower WINNER
56.0% (425 votes)
Shelby Trial
44.0% (334 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 595 (20.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
54.0% (321 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (274 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
72.0% (343 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (133 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 714 (24.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
59.0% (421 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (293 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 447 (15.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
60.0% (268 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (179 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
58.0% (276 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (200 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 804 (27.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
70.0% (563 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (241 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
61.0% (290 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (186 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 506 (17.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
67.0% (339 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (167 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 774 (26.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
63.0% (488 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (286 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
68.0% (324 votes)
David C. Morales
32.0% (152 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 714 (24.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
58.0% (414 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (300 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 923 (31.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
66.0% (609 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (314 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 744 (25.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
56.0% (417 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (327 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 714 (24.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
72.0% (514 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (200 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
61.0% (290 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (186 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 834 (28.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
69.0% (575 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (259 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 595 (20.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
69.0% (411 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 744 (25.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
58.0% (432 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (312 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 685 (23.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
65.0% (445 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (240 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 863 (29.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
61.0% (526 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (337 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 893 (30.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
58.0% (518 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (375 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Garden Ridge Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 536 (18.0% of 2,977 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Lisa Swint WINNER
67.0% (359 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (177 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (337)

Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →
2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge City Council Regular Meeting

2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - September 02, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-9: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-10: CONSENT AGENDAItem-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-271: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-272: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-273: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-274: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-275: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.2026-277: Approval of Minutes for the August 5, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-278: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – July 31, 2026.Item-14: STAFF REPORTS2026-279: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-280: City Engineer Project Report.Item-17: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-284: Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge. (Rapelye)2026-285: Communication Policy with Exhibit A-Branding Guide and Exhibit B-Crisis Communications Plan. (Rapelye)Item-24: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-25: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-26: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-28: ADJOURNMENT2026-286: Personnel Policy Manual Amendments. (Rapelye)2026-281: Ordinance No. 88-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, creating a Public Funds Investment Policy for the City of Garden Ridge; establishing policies governing the investment and security of public funds; and complying2026-282: Ordinance No. 252-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; providing for a cumulative clause; a severability clause; and a2026-283: Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 253-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting a Tax Rate of $0.254138 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) consisting of the Maintenance and Operation Rate and Debt Service2026-287: Ordinance No. 162-092026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing a nuisance abatement program for the City of Garden Ridge; prohibiting the accumulation of garbage, trash, weeds, brush, rubbish, fugitive dust emis
2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - August 26, 2026

2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - August 05, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS2026-238: Introduction of Police Officers/Assistant Chief of Police.Item-5: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-233: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-234: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-235: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-236: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-237: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-11: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2026-239: Approval of Minutes for the July 1, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-240: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – June 30, 2026.2026-244: Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Municipal Court of the City of Garden Ridge.Item-16: STAFF REPORTS2026-241: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-242: City Engineer Project Report.Item-19: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-250: Interlocal Agreement Regarding Sewer Capacity and Wheeling Between the City of Schertz and the City of Garden Ridge. (Rapelye)2026-251: Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget for the City of Garden Ridge. (Rapelye)Item-28: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-29: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-30: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-31: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-32: ADJOURNMENT2026-249: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Selma for Code Enforcement Services. (Rapelye)2026-248: Request from Buckley Powder Co., for a Partial Exemption Permit to conduct blasting activities at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry for the period of October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, and set annual permit fee. (Rapelye)2026-243: Public hearing and possible action on the Development Application by Scott Felder Homes, LLC, on behalf of Bradley K and Tammara L Miller, for a zoning change (rezoning) from Agriculture and Agricultural Homestead (AG) District to Residential Estate (RE) 2026-245: Ordinance No. 18-082026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing regulations for the control and care of animals in the City of Garden Ridge; establishing related service fees; providing a penalty for violations of2026-246: Ordinance No. 22-082026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge by establishing stop sign locations and placement of traffic control devices; e2026-252: 2026 No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and De Minimis Tax Rate Calculations/Propose a tax rate for the 2026 Tax Year. (Rapelye)
2026-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - July 01, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-212: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – May 31, 2026.Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS2026-207: Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition-Colton Cook.Item-5: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-202: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-203: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-204: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-205: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-206: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-11: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-12: CONSENT AGENDA2026-208: Approval of Minutes for the June 3, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-209: Approval of Minutes for the June 17, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.2026-213: Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Plan and Budget.Item-18: STAFF REPORTS2026-210: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-211: City Engineer Project Report.Item-21: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-218: Old Nacogdoches Road Feasibility Study. (Rapelye)2026-219: Library Expansion Fundraising Efforts. (Rapelye)2026-220: Discussion and possible action on holding a Strategic Plan Workshop. (Rapelye)2026-217: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop. (Rapelye)Item-28: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-29: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-30: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-31: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-32: ADJOURNMENT2026-214: Designate Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2026 Tax Rates for the City of Garden Ridge.2026-215: Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 251-072026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing, establishing, and approving a Public Works Specifications Manual; authorizing the City Manager to amend the Ma2026-216: Republic Services Annual Rate Adjustment / Ordinance No. 143-072026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, granting an exclusive Municipal Materials Management Agreement between the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, and BFI Waste
2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - June 17, 2026

2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - June 03, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-159: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-160: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-161: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-162: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-163: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-9: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-10: CONSENT AGENDA2026-165: Approval of Minutes for the May 5, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.2026-166: Approval of Minutes for the May 11, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.2026-169: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – April 30, 2026.Item-14: STAFF REPORTS2026-167: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-168: City Engineer Project Report.Item-17: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-171: FY2027 Budget Worksession. (Rapelye)Item-21: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-22: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-23: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-25: ADJOURNMENT2026-177: Final Plat establishing Grace Covenant Church, being a total of 2.826 acres inclusive of 0.0446 acre right-of-way dedication establishing Lot 1, Block 1, Garden Ridge, Comal County, Texas, and being that same property conveyed by special warranty deed wit2026-170: Ordinance No. 250-062026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting an amendment to the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; repealing all ordinances and appropriations in
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - May 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-3: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-133: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-134: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-135: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-136: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-137: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-9: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-10: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-144: Canvass the results of the May 2, 2026, General Election and declare results of said election.2026-145: Issue Certificates of Election and Administer Oaths of Office to Kelly Smith for City Council Place One, Jim Hunter for City Council Place Four, and Brian Reyes for City Council Place Five.2026-146: Election of Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year period expiring May 2027.2026-147: Designation of authorized signers on bank accounts held by the City of Garden Ridge with First United Bank.2026-148: Authorization for the City Manager to advertise for bids related to the trail project at Paul Davis Park.2026-149: Announcement of reception immediately following adjournment.Item-17: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-18: ADJOURNMENT
2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - May 05, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS2026-128: Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation.2026-138: National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation.Item-6: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-123: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-124: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-125: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-126: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-127: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-12: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-129: Approval of Minutes for the April 1, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-130: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – March 31, 2026.2026-141: Destruction of City records in accordance with the City of Garden Ridge Records Retention Plan.Item-17: STAFF REPORTS2026-131: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-132: City Engineer Project Report.Item-20: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-140: Community and Event Center Policies and Procedures. (Rapelye)2026-143: City of Garden Ridge Merchandise Sales Policy. (Rapelye)2026-139: FY2027 Budget Process/Calendar. (Rapelye)Item-25: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-26: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-27: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-28: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-29: ADJOURNMENT2026-142: Ordinance No. 7-052026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing subdivision regulations and associated procedures; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for penalties; providing for
2026-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - April 01, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS2026-96: Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation.2026-101: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation.2026-102: National Library Week Proclamation.Item-7: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-91: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-92: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-93: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-94: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-95: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-13: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA2026-97: Approval of Minutes for the March 4, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-98: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – February 28, 2026.Item-17: STAFF REPORTS2026-99: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-100: City Engineer Project Report.Item-20: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONSItem-25: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-26: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-27: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-28: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-29: ADJOURNMENT2026-108: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment to Communications Facilities License and Memorandum of Lease and deliver the executed documents to American Tower Corporation.2026-104: Ordinance No. 168-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing city employees to use golf carts and regulating the operation of OHV/UTV, NEV, and golf carts on streets and roads by members of the public within th2026-106: Ordinance No. 11-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, providing a comprehensive set of permit fees, service fees, and user fees designed for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents; establishing functions an2026-107: Ordinance No. 249-042026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing, establishing, and approving an Economic Development Policy; and authorizing the City Manager to process requests for economic development assistance
2026-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - March 04, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-61: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-62: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-63: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-64: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-65: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-9: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-10: CONSENT AGENDA2026-67: Approval of Minutes for the February 4, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-68: Approval of Minutes for the February 12, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.2026-71: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – January 31, 2026.Item-15: STAFF REPORTS2026-69: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-70: City Engineer Project Report.Item-18: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-77: Presentation regarding the Limited-Purpose Quarry Study Group, its membership, lack of policymaking authority, scope of work, fact-finding, and reporting to the City Council. (Rapelye)Item-24: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-25: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-26: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-27: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-28: ADJOURNMENT2026-76: Amendment to the Community and Event Center Rental Agreement. (Rapelye)2026-72: Preliminary Plat establishing Grace Covenant Church, being a total of 2.826 acres inclusive of 0.0446 acre right-of-way dedication establishing Lot 1, Block 1, Garden Ridge, Comal County, Texas, and being that same property conveyed by special warranty de2026-73: Ordinance No. 247-032026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, authorizing the City of Garden Ridge to change the city limits boundary line between the City of Garden Ridge and Comal County, Texas, more particularly describe2026-74: Public Hearing on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to the use of golf carts. (Rapelye)2026-75: Ordinance No. 22-032026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge by establishing stop sign locations and placement of traffic control devices; e
2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - February 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-10: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONSItem-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-50: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-55: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-56: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-57: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-58: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-9: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTE2026-59: City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2), consultation with attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Co2026-60: Discussion and possible action on the City of Garden Ridge executing a right of entry and indemnification agreement with Howard Energy.Item-13: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-14: ADJOURNMENT
2026-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - February 04, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-19: Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report. (Rapelye)2026-20: Board of Adjustment Appointments. (Rapelye)Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS2026-14: United Acts of Kindness Day Proclamation.2026-23: TxDOT Presentation/Update.Item-6: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2026-1: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2026-11: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2026-12: State your name and address before your comments begin.2026-13: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2026-5: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-12: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA2026-7: Approval of Minutes for the January 7, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting.2026-8: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – November 30, 2025.2026-15: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – December 31, 2025.2026-16: 2025 Garden Ridge Police Department Racial Profiling Report.2026-18: Accept the resignation of Karen Diaz from the Planning and Zoning Commission.Item-20: STAFF REPORTS2026-9: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2026-10: City Engineer Project Report.Item-23: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2026-24: 2025-2045 Water System Capital Improvement Plan. (Water Commission)2026-22: Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications to the Texas Water Development Board for the benefit of the City of Garden Ridge, including but not limited to funds for water supply and infrastructure projects. (Ra2026-25: Discussion and possible action to repeal Resolution No. 535-062025 related to the Aggregate Production Operations (APO) Advisory Council for the City of Garden Ridge. (Rapelye)Item-31: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-32: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-33: ADJOURNMENT2026-17: Ordinance No. 248-022026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, ordering a General Election on May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing City Councilmember Place One, City Councilmember Place Four, and City Councilmember Place2026-21: Interview Panel Recommendation for Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Rapelye)2026-26: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 19-022026, amending Ordinance No. 19 by adopting the International Code Council Standard Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel, Gas, Private Sewage Disposal, Fire, and Residential Codes, 2021
2026-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - January 07, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALLItem-2: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-3: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD2025-816: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-826: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-827: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-828: City Council may not discuss or take action on any presented issue.2025-820: Topics of operational concern shall be directed to the City Manager.Item-9: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD NOTEItem-10: CONSENT AGENDA2025-822: Approval of Minutes for the December 3, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.Item-14: STAFF REPORTS2025-824: City Manager Report.City/employee recognitions, department updates, upcoming events, and other projects in Garden Ridge.2025-825: City Engineer Project Report.Item-17: APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS2025-836: Board of Adjustment Appointments. (Rapelye)2025-834: Approval of Certification of Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2025 for the City of Garden Ridge.2025-838: Contractor Agreement between the City of Garden Ridge and The Retail Coach, LLC. (Rapelye)2025-839: Agreement between City of Garden Ridge and Halff Engineering related to a trail system design at Paul Davis Park. (Rapelye)2025-840: Resolution No. 540-012026 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, participating in the Guadalupe County Master Drainage Plan under the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF), Flood Management Evaluation 2025-855: Community and Event Center Agreement. (Rapelye)2025-856: Discussion and possible action to change the city limits boundary line between the City of Garden Ridge and Comal County, more particularly described as 8111, 8123, 8129, 8135, 8141, 8147, and 8153 Whisper Oak. (Rapelye)Item-25: CITIZEN COMMENT PERIODItem-26: ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTERESTItem-27: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-28: BUSINESS ITEMSItem-29: ADJOURNMENT2025-835: Ordinance No. 88-012026 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, creating a Public Funds Investment Policy for the City of Garden Ridge; establishing policies governing the investment and security of public funds; and complying2025-837: Interview Panel Recommendation for Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission (Rapelye)
2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - December 15, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
2025-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - December 03, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-790: Aggregate Production Operations (APO) impacting Garden Ridge (Swint and Arvidson).2025-766: Approval of Minutes for the November 5, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Presentations/Proclamations2025-765: Introduction of City Staff.2025-794: CPS Energy Presentation.Item-6: Citizen Comment Period2025-754: Respect and courtesy:2025-755: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-756: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-757: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-758: Speaking:2025-759: First citizen comment period2025-760: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-761: Second citizen comment period2025-762: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-763: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-764: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-18: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-19: Consent Agenda2025-781: City Council Projects.2025-767: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – October 31, 2025.Item-22: Staff Reports2025-769: City Manager Monthly Activity ReportCity/employee recognitions, Volunteer Garden Ridge!, Community and Event Center report, building permits, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-770: Finance/HR Monthly Activity ReportFinancial reporting, audits, employee benefits, communication efforts, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-771: City Secretary Monthly Activity ReportAdministrative operations and projects, records management, communication efforts, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-772: Police Department Monthly Activity ReportTraffic/code compliance enforcement, criminal activity, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-773: Public Works Department Monthly Activity ReportPublic Facilities: Street/right-of-way maintenance, drainage facility/easement maintenance, City facilities maintenance, animal services, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.Utilities: Water pumpi2025-774: Library Monthly Activity ReportUpcoming events and continuity of operations.Item-29: City Engineer Projects Status Reports2025-775: FM 2252 TxDOT Project: receive report and provide direction, as needed.2025-776: Land Development Projects: receive report and provide direction, as needed.Item-32: City Commission and Committee Reports/Recommendations/Possible Actions2025-777: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-785: Receive recommendation.2025-786: Discuss and take action.2025-778: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.2025-779: Water Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-780: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.Item-40: Approvals/Authorizations2025-787: City of Garden Ridge 2026 Master Calendar.2025-788: Board of Adjustment Appointments.2025-789: Agenda Format/Structure.Item-44: Updates2025-791: Mitigation of growth and encroachment impacts on Garden Ridge (Swint and Harralson).2025-792: Economic Development (Smith and Swint).2025-793: Outreach and Communication Efforts between Residents and City Council (Reyes).Item-50: Discussion of Future Agenda Items2025-782: Future Agenda ItemsItem-52: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-53: Reports and Comments from Mayor and City CouncilmembersItem-54: Adjournment2025-784: Per Article V of Ordinance No. 7, the plat shall be drawn to a scale of one (1) inch to one-hundred (100) feet [1”=100’], pursuant to Article III of Ordinance No. 7, the applicant may request a Scale Variance, consider granting applicant’s Scale Variance
2025-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - November 05, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Presentations/Proclamations2025-697: Life Saving Award to Officer McMahan.Item-5: Citizen Comment Period2025-686: Respect and courtesy:2025-687: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-688: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-689: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-690: Speaking:2025-691: First citizen comment period2025-692: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-693: Second citizen comment period2025-694: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-695: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-696: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-17: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-18: Consent Agenda2025-698: Approval of Minutes for the October 1, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.2025-699: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – September 30, 2025.Item-21: Staff Reports2025-701: City Manager Monthly Activity ReportCity/employee recognitions, Volunteer Garden Ridge!, Community and Event Center report, building permits, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-702: Finance/HR Monthly Activity ReportFinancial reporting, audits, employee benefits, communication efforts, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-703: City Secretary Monthly Activity ReportAdministrative operations and projects, records management, communication efforts, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-704: Police Department Monthly Activity ReportTraffic/code compliance enforcement, criminal activity, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-705: Public Works Department Monthly Activity ReportPublic Facilities: Street/right-of-way maintenance, drainage facility/easement maintenance, City facilities maintenance, animal services, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.Utilities: Water pumpi2025-706: Library Monthly Activity ReportUpcoming events and continuity of operations.Item-28: City Engineer Projects Status Reports2025-707: FM 2252 TxDOT Project: receive report and provide direction, as needed.2025-708: Land Development Projects: receive report and provide direction, as needed.Item-31: City Commission and Committee Reports/Recommendations/Possible Actions2025-709: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-727: Expiring Terms (September 30, 2025) of Commissioners.2025-728: Receive recommendation to reappoint Commissioner Maloney and Commissioner Howard to serve another term with terms expiring September 30, 2027.2025-729: Discuss and take action.2025-710: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.2025-711: Water Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-712: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.Item-39: Approvals/Authorizations2025-717: Hold a public hearing.2025-718: Discuss and take action.2025-719: Resolution No. 539-112025 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, of votes cast to elect Board of Directors for the Comal Appraisal District for the years 2026-2029.2025-720: Implementation of a three-way stop at the intersection of Schoenthal Road and Water Wood Drive.2025-721: Nomination to rename Pavilion 1 at Paul Davis Park to “Harold Miller Pavilion”.2025-722: Agenda Format/Structure.Item-47: Updates2025-713: City Council Projects.2025-723: Aggregate Production Operations (APO) impacting Garden Ridge (Swint and Arvidson).2025-724: Mitigation of growth and encroachment impacts on Garden Ridge (Swint and Harralson).2025-725: Economic Development (Smith and Swint).2025-726: Outreach and Communication Efforts between Residents and City Council (Reyes).Item-53: Discussion of Future Agenda Items2025-714: Future Agenda ItemsItem-55: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-56: Reports and Comments from Mayor and City CouncilmembersItem-57: Adjournment2025-716: Ordinance No. 61-112025 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing the Drought Management Plan for the City of Garden Ridge; establishing trigger conditions and demand reduction measures; providing a variance procedu
2025-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - October 01, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Presentations/Proclamations2025-660: Davenport High School Theatre Department Presentation.2025-661: Tri-County Chamber of Commerce Presentation-Executive Director Becki Babcock.2025-619: Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Day Proclamation.2025-638: Hill Country Night Sky Month Proclamation.2025-639: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation.Item-9: Citizen Comment Period2025-608: Respect and courtesy:2025-609: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-610: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-611: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-612: Speaking:2025-613: First citizen comment period2025-614: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-615: Second citizen comment period2025-616: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-617: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-618: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-21: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-22: Consent Agenda2025-620: Approval of Minutes for the September 3, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.2025-621: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – August 31, 2025.2025-622: Resolution No. 538-102025 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, designating the New Braunfels Herald Zeitung as the official newspaper of the City of Garden Ridge.2025-659: Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Access to CloudLibrary Digital Resources.Item-28: Staff Reports2025-623: City Manager Monthly Activity ReportCity/employee recognitions, Volunteer Garden Ridge!, Community and Event Center report, building permits, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-624: Finance/HR Monthly Activity ReportFinancial reporting, audits, employee benefits, communication efforts, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-625: City Secretary Monthly Activity ReportAdministrative operations and projects, records management, communication efforts, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-626: Police Department Monthly Activity ReportTraffic/code compliance enforcement, criminal activity, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-627: Public Works Department Monthly Activity ReportPublic Facilities: Street/right-of-way maintenance, drainage facility/easement maintenance, City facilities maintenance, animal services, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.Utilities: Water pumpi2025-628: Library Monthly Activity ReportUpcoming events and continuity of operations.Item-35: City Engineer Projects Status Reports2025-629: FM 2252 TxDOT Project: receive report and provide direction, as needed.2025-630: Land Development Projects: receive report and provide direction, as needed.Item-38: City Commission and Committee Reports/Recommendations/Possible Actions2025-631: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-632: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.2025-633: Water Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-645: Receive recommendation.2025-646: Discuss and set date for Public Hearing.2025-648: Receive recommendation.2025-649: Discuss and take action.2025-634: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.Item-49: Approvals/Authorizations2025-650: Interview Panel Recommendation for Appointment to Water Commission.2025-656: Bid Award for Municipal Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project.2025-657: Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 7 Director Election.2025-651: Nominations for Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors Election.2025-658: City of Garden Ridge Facility Naming Policy.2025-653: Agenda Format/Structure.Item-57: Updates2025-635: City Council Projects.2025-640: Aggregate Production Operations (APO) impacting Garden Ridge (Swint and Arvidson).2025-641: Mitigation of growth and encroachment impacts on Garden Ridge (Swint and Harralson).2025-642: Economic Development (Smith and Swint).2025-643: Outreach and Communication Efforts between Residents and City Council (Reyes).Item-63: Discussion of Future Agenda Items2025-636: Future Agenda ItemsItem-65: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-66: Reports and Comments from Mayor and City CouncilmembersItem-67: Adjournment2025-647: Ordinance No. 159 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing landscape and irrigation system requirements for residential and commercial properties in the City of Garden Ridge for the purpose of water conservation; p2025-652: Discussion on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to the use of golf carts.2025-644: Ordinance No. 61. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, establishing the Drought Management Plan for the City of Garden Ridge; establishing trigger conditions and demand reduction measures; providing a variance procedure; pr2025-654: Amendments to City of Garden Ridge Personnel Policy Manual.
2025-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - September 03, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-464: Speaking:2025-465: First citizen comment period2025-461: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-484: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.2025-462: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Citizen Comment Period2025-460: Respect and courtesy:2025-463: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-466: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-467: Second citizen comment period2025-468: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-469: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-470: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-15: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-16: Consent Agenda2025-472: Approval of Minutes for the August 5, 2025, City Council Special Meeting.2025-473: Approval of Minutes for the August 6, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.2025-474: Approval of Minutes for the August 25, 2025, City Council Special Meeting.2025-561: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – July 31, 2025.Item-21: Staff Reports2025-475: City Manager Monthly Activity ReportCity/employee recognitions, Volunteer Garden Ridge!, Community and Event Center report, building permits, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-476: Finance/HR Monthly Activity ReportFinancial reporting, audits, employee benefits, communication efforts, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-477: City Secretary Monthly Activity ReportAdministrative operations and projects, records management, communication efforts, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-478: Police Department Monthly Activity ReportTraffic/code compliance enforcement, criminal activity, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-479: Public Works Department Monthly Activity ReportPublic Facilities: Street/right-of-way maintenance, drainage facility/easement maintenance, City facilities maintenance, animal services, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.Utilities: Water pumpi2025-480: Library Monthly Activity ReportUpcoming events and continuity of operations.Item-28: City Engineer Projects Status Reports2025-481: FM 2252 TxDOT Project: receive report and provide direction, as needed.2025-482: Land Development Projects: receive report and provide direction, as needed.Item-31: City Commission and Committee Reports/Recommendations/Possible Actions2025-483: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-485: Water Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-562: Expiring Terms (September 30, 2025) of Commissioners.2025-563: Receive recommendation to reappoint Commissioner Dr. Carmichael and Commissioner Harshbarger to serve another term with terms expiring September 30, 2027.2025-564: Discuss and take action.2025-486: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.Item-39: Approvals/Authorizations2025-572: Hold a public hearing.2025-574: Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge.2025-575: Interview Panel Recommendation for Appointment to Water Commission.2025-577: Agenda Format/Structure.Item-50: Updates2025-487: City Council Projects.2025-565: Aggregate Production Operations (APO) impacting Garden Ridge (Swint and Arvidson).2025-566: Mitigation of growth and encroachment impacts on Garden Ridge (Swint and Harralson).2025-567: Economic Development (Smith and Swint).2025-568: Outreach and Communication Efforts between Residents and City Council (Reyes).Item-56: Discussion of Future Agenda Items2025-488: Future Agenda ItemsItem-58: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-59: Reports and Comments from Mayor and City CouncilmembersItem-60: Adjournment2025-573: Discuss and take action on Ordinance No. 246-092025 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting a Tax Rate of $0.246430 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) consisting of the Maintenance and Operation Rate and Debt Service R2025-570: Ordinance No. 245-092025 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; providing for a cumulative clause, a severability clause, and a2025-590: Third-Party Monitoring related to Ordinance No. 34.2025-576: Discussion on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to the use of golf carts.2025-571: 2025 Tax Rate.2025-569: Request from Buckley Powder Co., for a Partial Exemption Permit to conduct blasting activities at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry for the period of October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, and set annual permit fee.
2025-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - August 25, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Citizen Comment Period2025-449: Respect and courtesy:2025-450: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-451: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-452: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-453: Speaking:2025-454: First citizen comment period2025-455: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-456: Second citizen comment period2025-457: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-458: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-459: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-15: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-16: Approvals and Authorizations2025-558: Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the City of Garden Ridge.2025-559: Hold a public hearing.2025-560: Discuss and take action on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the City of Garden Ridge.Item-20: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-21: Adjournment
2025-08-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - August 07, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-532: State your name and address before your comments begin.Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Citizen Comment Period2025-523: Respect and courtesy:2025-524: Direct your comments to the entire body, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-525: Show the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-526: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-527: Speaking:2025-528: First citizen comment period2025-529: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-530: Second citizen comment period2025-531: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-533: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-15: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-16: Business Items2025-534: Opening Remarks (Mayor Swint).2025-535: Self-Introductions.2025-536: Goals and Objectives of the Advisory Council (Mayor Swint).2025-537: Format, Bylaws, and Procedures of the Advisory Council (Jill Shackelford).2025-538: Blasting Presentation (Dustin Althoff, Buckley Powder Company).2025-539: Question and Answer Session (Dustin Althoff, Buckley Powder Company).Item-23: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-24: Adjournment
2025-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - August 06, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Citizen Comment Period2025-404: Respect and courtesy:2025-405: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-406: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-407: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-408: Speaking:2025-409: First citizen comment period2025-410: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-411: Second citizen comment period2025-412: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-413: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-414: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-15: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-16: Consent Agenda2025-416: Approval of Minutes for the July 2, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.2025-417: Approval of Minutes for the July 23, 2025, City Council Special Meeting.2025-418: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – June 30, 2025.Item-20: Staff Reports2025-419: City Manager Monthly Activity ReportCity/employee recognitions, Volunteer Garden Ridge!, Community and Event Center report, building permits, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-420: Finance/HR Monthly Activity ReportFinancial reporting, audits, employee benefits, communication efforts, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-421: City Secretary Monthly Activity ReportAdministrative operations and projects, records management, communication efforts, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-422: Police Department Monthly Activity ReportTraffic/code compliance enforcement, criminal activity, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-423: Public Works Department Monthly Activity ReportPublic Facilities: Street/right-of-way maintenance, drainage facility/easement maintenance, City facilities maintenance, animal services, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.Utilities: Water pumpi2025-424: Library Monthly Activity ReportUpcoming events and continuity of operations.Item-27: City Engineer Projects Status Reports2025-425: FM 2252 TxDOT Project: receive report and provide direction, as needed.2025-426: Land Development Projects: receive report and provide direction, as needed.Item-30: City Commission and Committee Reports/Recommendations/Possible Actions2025-427: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-428: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.2025-429: Water Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-430: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.Item-35: Approvals/Authorizations2025-522: Appointment of Ex-Officio Member to the Water Commission.Item-44: Updates2025-431: City Council Projects.2025-510: Aggregate Production Operations (APO) impacting Garden Ridge (Swint and Arvidson).2025-511: Mitigation of growth and encroachment impacts on Garden Ridge (Swint and Harralson).2025-512: Economic Development (Smith and Swint).Item-49: Discussion of Future Agenda Items2025-432: Future Agenda ItemsItem-51: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-52: Reports and Comments from Mayor and City CouncilmembersItem-53: Adjournment2025-520: Request from Buckley Powder Co., for a Partial Exemption Permit to conduct blasting activities at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry for the period of October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, and set annual permit fee.2025-515: Ordinance No. 54-082025 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting a comprehensive water company for the City of Garden Ridge; providing definitions and statement of organization; establishing a water commission, general2025-519: Announce date, time, and place of 2025 tax rate public hearing and adoption.2025-518: Propose, by record vote, a tax rate for the 2025 tax year.2025-521: Discussion on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to the use of golf carts.2025-517: Review the 2025 No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and De Minimis Tax Rate Calculations.2025-516: 2025 Tax Rates.
2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - August 05, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-20: AdjournmentItem-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Citizen Comment Period2025-393: Respect and courtesy:2025-394: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-395: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-396: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-397: Speaking:2025-398: First citizen comment period2025-399: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-400: Second citizen comment period2025-401: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-402: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-403: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-15: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-16: Approvals and Authorizations2025-513: Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budgets for the City of Garden Ridge.Item-19: Citizen Comment Period2025-514: 2025 No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and De Minimis Tax Rate Calculations.
2025-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - July 23, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Citizen Comment Period2025-382: Respect and courtesy:2025-383: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-384: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-385: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-386: Speaking:2025-387: First citizen comment period2025-388: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-389: Second citizen comment period2025-390: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-391: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-392: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-15: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-16: Approvals and Authorizations2025-448: Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budgets for the City of Garden Ridge.Item-20: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-21: Adjournment2025-447: Resolution No. 537-072025 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, approving Fiscal Year 2025 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund Budget Amendment #2 for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.2025-446: Resolution No. 536-072025 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, approving Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #2 for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
2025-07-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Garden Ridge - July 02, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: Call to Order/Roll CallItem-2: Pledge of AllegianceItem-3: Presentations/Proclamations2025-343: Municipal Clerk’s Office Achievement of Excellence Award.Item-5: Citizen Comment Period2025-332: Respect and courtesy:2025-333: Direct your comments to the entire City Council, not to an individual member, nor to the audience.2025-334: Show the City Council the same respect that you would like to be shown.2025-335: End your speaking at the time allotted below.2025-336: Speaking:2025-337: First citizen comment period2025-338: You are required to sign up to speak and you are limited to one 3-­minute period.2025-339: Second citizen comment period2025-340: You are not required to sign up and you are limited to one 2­-minute period.2025-341: State your name and address before your comments begin.2025-342: You are only allowed to speak once per topic, unless also speaking during a posted Public Hearing.Item-17: Citizen Comment Period NoteItem-18: Consent Agenda2025-344: Approval of Minutes for the June 4, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting.2025-345: Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – May 31, 2025.2025-346: Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Plan and Budget.Item-23: Staff Reports2025-347: City Manager Monthly Activity ReportCity/employee recognitions, Volunteer Garden Ridge!, Community and Event Center report, building permits, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-348: Finance/HR Monthly Activity ReportFinancial reporting, audits, employee benefits, communication efforts, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-349: City Secretary Monthly Activity ReportAdministrative operations and projects, records management, communication efforts, citizen concern/input, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-350: Police Department Monthly Activity ReportTraffic/code compliance enforcement, criminal activity, upcoming events, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.2025-351: Public Works Department Monthly Activity ReportPublic Facilities: Street/right-of-way maintenance, drainage facility/easement maintenance, City facilities maintenance, animal services, personnel updates, and continuity of operations.Utilities: Water pumpi2025-352: Library Monthly Activity ReportUpcoming events and continuity of operations.Item-30: City Engineer Projects Status Reports2025-353: FM 2252 TxDOT Project: receive report and provide direction, as needed.2025-354: Land Development Projects: receive report and provide direction, as needed.Item-33: City Commission and Committee Reports/Recommendations/Possible Actions2025-355: Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-356: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.2025-357: Water Commission Recommendations and Possible Action:2025-371: Water Rate Structure.2025-372: Receive recommendation from Water Commission.2025-373: Discuss and take action.2025-358: Receive monthly activity update as applicable.Item-41: Approvals/Authorizations2025-366: Bid Award for Bat Cave Road.2025-367: Republic Services Annual Rate Adjustment.2025-369: Agenda Format/Structure.2025-370: FY2026 Budget Worksession.Item-47: Updates2025-359: City Council Projects.2025-363: Aggregate Production Operations (APO) impacting Garden Ridge (Swint and Arvidson).2025-364: Mitigation of growth and encroachment impacts on Garden Ridge (Swint).2025-365: Economic Development (Smith and Swint).Item-52: Discussion of Future Agenda Items2025-360: Future Agenda ItemsItem-54: Citizen Comment PeriodItem-55: Reports and Comments from Mayor and City CouncilmembersItem-56: Adjournment2025-362: Designate Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2025 Tax Rate for the City of Garden Ridge.2025-368: Resolution No. 535-072025 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, amending the Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council for the City of Garden Ridge; appointing an additional member to inaugural term of advisory counci