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CITY • McLennan County, TX
City of Lorena
Population / Scale
1,785
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5585
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.6M
+3.1% YoY • +35.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.86M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.3 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.2 pts
67.5 (C) → 61.3 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+35.9% (5Y)
10Y: +58.9% • Since '00: +186.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0250
FY 22: $0.5335 → FY 27: $0.5585
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 67.5 (C)'10: 65 (C)'17: 63.4 (C)'22: 62.5 (C)'27: 61.3 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.3M'10: $1.8M'17: $2.3M'22: $2.7M'27: $3.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lorena
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,626,966) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.558500 per $100 valuation: $0.428500 M&O + $0.130000 I&S) for City of Lorena. Source: City of Lorena Ordinance No. 2026-0908-03 (Adopted Sept 21, 2026).
Total Appropriation
$3.6M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$2,032
Public Safety: $1.1M (30%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5585 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+21.4% YoYFreedom Score: 61.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-18) — City of Lorena
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,519,618) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.563934 per $100 valuation) for City of Lorena.
Total Appropriation
$3.5M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,972
Public Safety: $1.1M (30%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.563934 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 62.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lorena
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,900,176) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.537832 per $100 valuation) for City of Lorena.
Total Appropriation
$2.9M
General Fund
$1.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,625
Public Safety: $0.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.537832 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 62.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lorena
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lorena (McLennan County) totaling $2,815,979. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5373 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.8M
General Fund
$1.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,578
Public Safety: $0.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.537289 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 62.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Lorena
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Lorena (McLennan County) totaling $2,742,480. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5711 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.7M
General Fund
$1.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,536
Public Safety: $0.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.571145 / $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$3.63M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $2,032Tax Rate: $0.5585Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$3.52M(+21.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,972Tax Rate: $0.563934Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.90M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,625Tax Rate: $0.537832Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.82M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,578Tax Rate: $0.537289Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.74M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,536Tax Rate: $0.571145Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$2.67M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,496Tax Rate: $0.53346Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$2.59M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,452Tax Rate: $0.544663Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.52M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,411Tax Rate: $0.55011Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$2.44M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,369Tax Rate: $0.560012Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$2.38M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,331Tax Rate: $0.563372Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.28M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,278Tax Rate: $0.563372Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.21M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,241Tax Rate: $0.561119Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.14M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,199Tax Rate: $0.558875Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.07M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,157Tax Rate: $0.559993Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.00M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,121Tax Rate: $0.563353Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.94M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,087Tax Rate: $0.567296Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.87M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,049Tax Rate: $0.567863Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.80M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,007Tax Rate: $0.572974Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.73M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $970Tax Rate: $0.574693Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $942Tax Rate: $0.572394Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.62M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $906Tax Rate: $0.572394Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.55M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $870Tax Rate: $0.577546Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.51M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $846Tax Rate: $0.580434Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.46M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $818Tax Rate: $0.579273Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.40M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $786Tax Rate: $0.578114Freedom: 66.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.35M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $758Tax Rate: $0.582739Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.32M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $737Tax Rate: $0.579243Freedom: 67.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.26M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $708Tax Rate: $0.575768Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-27 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 76/100
11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0817-01 renewing the current Water Moratorium.
11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0817-01 renewing the current Water Moratorium....
Ord. 2026-18 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
5. Discussion and possible action setting the 2027 proposed property tax rate.
5. Discussion and possible action setting the 2027 proposed property tax rate....
Ord. 2026-33 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
6. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-01 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll.
6. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-01 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll....
Ord. 2026-35 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-03 adopting the 2026 property tax rate of
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-03 adopting the 2026 property tax rate of...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0921-01 for the adoption of the FY 2026 – 2027
11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0921-01 for the adoption of the FY 2026 – 2027...
Ord. 2026-20 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
7. Discussion and possible action setting the date to adopt the 2026 tax rate and the 2026-2027 fiscal Year Budget.
7. Discussion and possible action setting the date to adopt the 2026 tax rate and the 2026-2027 fiscal Year Budget....
Ord. 2026-34 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-02 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year
7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-02 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year...
Ord. 2026-19 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
6. Discussion and possible action setting the date for the tax rate and budget public hearings.
6. Discussion and possible action setting the date for the tax rate and budget public hearings....
Ord. 2026-24 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
8. Consider, discuss, and take action on the updated Application Fee Schedule.
8. Consider, discuss, and take action on the updated Application Fee Schedule....
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-02 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year
7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-02 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year...
Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
6. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-01 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll.
6. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-01 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll....
Ord. 2026-8 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-03 adopting the 2026 property tax rate of
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-03 adopting the 2026 property tax rate of...
Ord. 2026-8 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
8. Consider, discuss, and take action on the updated Application Fee Schedule.
8. Consider, discuss, and take action on the updated Application Fee Schedule....
Ord. 2026-11 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 76/100
11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0817-01 renewing the current Water Moratorium.
11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0817-01 renewing the current Water Moratorium....
Ord. 2026-19 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0720-01 regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0720-01 regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit...
Ord. 2026-7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
7. Discussion and possible action setting the date to adopt the 2026 tax rate and the 2026-2027 fiscal Year Budget.
7. Discussion and possible action setting the date to adopt the 2026 tax rate and the 2026-2027 fiscal Year Budget....
Ord. 2026-6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
6. Discussion and possible action setting the date for the tax rate and budget public hearings.
6. Discussion and possible action setting the date for the tax rate and budget public hearings....
Ord. 2026-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
5. Discussion and possible action setting the 2027 proposed property tax rate.
5. Discussion and possible action setting the 2027 proposed property tax rate....
Ord. 2026-07-27-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Lorena - July 27, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Lorena on 2026-07-27. Official agenda docket items for City of Lorena...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0720-01 regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit
8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0720-01 regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit...
Ord. 2026-06-15-14 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
11. Discussion and possible action regarding the request for a residential replat of Lots 4 & 5, Block 10 of The
11. Discussion and possible action regarding the request for a residential replat of Lots 4 & 5, Block 10 of The...
Ord. 2026-15 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
13. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0615-01 amending the official zoning district map of the
13. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0615-01 amending the official zoning district map of the...
Ord. 2026-06-15-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Lorena - June 15, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Lorena on 2026-06-15. Official agenda docket items for City of Lorena...
Ord. 2026-2 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
13. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0615-01 amending the official zoning district map
13. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0615-01 amending the official zoning district map...
Ord. 2026-20 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
9. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0407-01 amending Section 2.4.3(A) of the
9. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0407-01 amending Section 2.4.3(A) of the...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-06-15
June 2026 City of Lorena Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 230 (19.0% of 1,213 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Joe Gomez WINNER
100.0% (202 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Carla Pendergraft WINNER
100.0% (202 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Emily McKenzie WINNER
100.0% (202 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Jason Blanek WINNER
100.0% (202 votes)Mayor
Russell Walizer WINNER
100.0% (202 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Adam Montemayor WINNER
100.0% (202 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 364 (30.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
59.0% (215 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (149 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 303 (25.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
72.0% (218 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (29.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
67.0% (236 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (24.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (192 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (99 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 364 (30.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (240 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (124 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 316 (26.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
56.0% (177 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (139 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 328 (27.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
59.0% (194 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (134 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 303 (25.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
69.0% (209 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (20.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (160 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (16.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (128 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 376 (31.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
70.0% (263 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (113 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 267 (22.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
68.0% (182 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (85 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 267 (22.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
55.0% (147 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 279 (23.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
72.0% (201 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (20.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
71.0% (173 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (28.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
62.0% (211 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (129 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (14.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (112 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (58 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (29.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (232 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 218 (18.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
66.0% (144 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 267 (22.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
59.0% (158 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (24.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
67.0% (195 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (16.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
57.0% (111 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (20.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
60.0% (146 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Lorena Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 364 (30.0% of 1,214 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Russell Walizer WINNER
68.0% (248 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (116 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - September 21, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 3. Public Comments4: 4. Approval of Minutes:5: 5. Committee and Corporation Reports:6: 6. Consider, discuss, and take action on the TML IRP Board of Trustees Election.7: 7. Consider, discuss, and take action on the FY 2026 - 2027 City Council meeting dates for January and8: 8. Consider, discuss, and take action on Resolution 2026-0921-01 designating the Waco Farm and Labor9: 9. Consider, discuss, and take action on the Education and Certification Pay Policy.10: 10. Consider, discuss, and take action on the Longevity Pay Policy.12: 12. Consider, discuss, and take action on possible appointments/reappointments of Lorena EDC Board of13: 13. Discussion and possible action to ratify the Interlocal Agreement with the Lorena Independent14: 14. Police Department Report15: 15. Future Agenda Item16: 16. Adjourn17: 4. Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026 – 2027 fiscal year budget.21: 8. Adjourn22: 6. Consider, discuss, and take action on Resolution 2026-0817-01 declining to consent to the formation of an23: 7. Consider, discuss, and take action on Resolution 2026-0817-02 regarding new rate tariffs for ATMOS Energy.25: 9. Consider, discuss, and take action on the 2027 Holiday Schedule.26: 10. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to serve as the designated28: 12. Presentation of quarterly Cash and Investments and Budget reports as of June 30, 2026.29: 13. Consider, discuss, and take action on the proposed FY 2026 – 2027 Lorena EDC budget as recommended by the30: 15. Future Agenda Items31: 4. Public Hearing: Mayor Walizer opened the public hearing at 6:37 pm.32: 5. Public Hearing: Mayor Walizer opened the public hearing at 6:39 pm.36: 9. Discussion and possible action on ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the 2026-202737: 10. Adjourn35: 8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-03 adopting the 2026 property tax rate of11: 11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0921-01 for the adoption of the FY 2026 – 202718: 5. Discussion and possible action setting the 2027 proposed property tax rate.19: 6. Discussion and possible action setting the date for the tax rate and budget public hearings.20: 7. Discussion and possible action setting the date to adopt the 2026 tax rate and the 2026-2027 fiscal Year Budget.24: 8. Consider, discuss, and take action on the updated Application Fee Schedule.27: 11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0817-01 renewing the current Water Moratorium.33: 6. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-01 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll.34: 7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-02 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - September 08, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 3. Public Comments4: 4. Public Hearing:5: 5. Public Hearing:9: 9. Discussion and possible action on ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the 2026-202710: 10. Adjourn7: 7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-02 adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year8: 8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-03 adopting the 2026 property tax rate of6: 6. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0908-01 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll.2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - August 17, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 3. Public Comments4: 4. Approval of Minutes:5: 5. Committee and Corporation Reports:6: 6. Consider, discuss, and take action on Resolution 2026-0817-01 declining to consent to the formation of an7: 7. Consider, discuss, and take action on Resolution 2026-0817-02 regarding new rate tariffs for ATMOS Energy.9: 9. Consider, discuss, and take action on the 2027 Holiday Schedule.10: 10. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager and Chief o f Police to serve as the designated12: 12. Presentation of quarterly Cash and Investments and Budget reports as of June 30, 2026.13: 13. Consider, discuss, and take action on the proposed FY 2026 – 2027 Lorena EDC budget as recommended by the14: 14. Police Department Report15: 15. Future Agenda Items16: 16. Adjourn17: 6. Consider, discuss, and take action on the approval of alternative fence materials for 709 Old Rosenthal Road.18: 7. Public Hearing: Mayor Walizer opened the public hearing at 6:37 pm.20: 9. Discussion and possible action approving a recommendation from the Lorena TIRZ #1 East Board of Directors for21: 10. Police Department Report22: 11. Future Agenda Items23: 12. Adjourn24: 1. Call to Order.25: 2. Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026 – 2027 fiscal year budget.26: 3. Adjourn.27: 1. Conflicts with the City's Long28: 2. Reduced Commercial Tax Base Growth29: 3. Loss of Development Flexibility30: 4. Infrastructure Planning Challenges31: 5. Economic Development Recruitment32: 6. Limited Municipal Benefit33: 7. Future Governance Outside Municipal Control34: 8. Novel and Largely Unprecedented Proposal8: 8. Consider, discuss, and take action on the updated Application Fee Schedule.11: 11. Consider, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2026-0817-01 renewing the current Water Moratorium.19: 8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0720-01 regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - August 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 3. Public Comments4: 4. Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026 – 2027 fiscal year budget.8: 8. Adjourn5: 5. Discussion and possible action setting the 2027 proposed property tax rate.6: 6. Discussion and possible action setting the date for the tax rate and budget public hearings.7: 7. Discussion and possible action setting the date to adopt the 2026 tax rate and the 2026-2027 fiscal Year Budget.2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - July 27, 2026
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - July 20, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 3. Public Comments4: 4. Approval of Minutes:5: 5. Committee and Corporation Reports:6: 6. Consider, discuss, and take action on the approval of alternative fence materials for 709 Old Rosenthal Road.7: 7. Public Hearing:9: 9. Discussion and possible action approving a recommendation from the Lorena TIRZ #1 East Board of Directors for10: 10. Police Department Report11: 11. Future Agenda Items12: 12. Adjourn8: 8. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0720-01 regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - June 15, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
13: 10. Public Hearing:39: 6. Public Comments.1: 12. Public Hearing:3: 24. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0615-01 authorizing the Lorena Police4: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.5: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.6: 3. Discussion and action appointing Becky Cooley as City Secretary.7: 4. Presentation and Oath of Office to City Secretary Becky Cooley.8: 5. Recognition of retiring City Secretary Monica Hendrix for thirty-two years of service.9: 6. Recognition of Police Chief Scott Holt and City Manager Kevin Neal for earning Certified Public Manager10: 7. Public Comments.11: 8. Approval of Minutes:12: 9. Committee and Corporation Reports:16: 14. Discussion and possible action to reappoint Tony Chaffin and Austin Montgomery to the Planning and17: 15. Discussion and possible action to discuss the negotiations of a contract between Walker Partners, Lor ena18: 16. Discussion and possible action on authorizing signatures for Extraco, Genco FCU, TFNB and First National19: 17. Discussion and possible action authorizing a Resolution for signatures for TexPool investment accounts.20: 18. Discussion and possible action authorizing a Resolution for signatures for TexStar investment accounts.21: 19. Presentation of quarterly Cash and Investments and Budget reports as of March 31, 2026.22: 20. Discussion and possible action to consider a recommendation from the Lorena EDC to accept a scope of23: 21. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -01615-01 consenting to the release of an area from the24: 22. Discussion and possible action to consider a recommendation from the Lorena TIRZ #1 East Board of25: 23. Police Department Report.26: 25. Discussion and possible action to cast votes for McLennan County Rural Transit District Board Place 527: 26. Future Agenda Items.28: 27. Adjourn.29: 1. Call to Order.30: 3. Introduction of Boards and Commissions.31: 4. Presentation by Steven Cook, ACIP on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of32: 5. Presentation by Andrew Smith on behalf of the Lorena Economic Development Corporation and Lorena33: 6. Presentation by City Manager, Kevin Neal on behalf of the Lorena City Council.34: 7. Adjourn.35: 3. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0511-01 canvassing and declaring the results of the36: 4. Presentation of Certificates of Election and Oath of Office to elected Mayor and Council members.37: 5. Recognition of outgoing council member and Mayor Protem Kelly Yarbrough.38: 1999. Mr. Neal thanked Kelly for her many years of service to the City of Lorena.14: 11. Discussion and possible action regarding the request for a residential replat of Lots 4 & 5, Block 10 of The40: 7. Approval of Minutes:41: 8. Committee and Corporation Reports:42: 9. Discussion and possible action appointing Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term.43: 10. McLennan County Rural Transit District (MCTRD) presentation.44: 11. Police Department Report.45: 12. Future Agenda Items.46: 13. Adjourn47: 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan48: 2. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses49: 3. Corridor Character and Gateway Image50: 4. Infrastructure and Services51: I. PURPOSE & INTENT52: 1. Encourage investment and job creation along the Interstate corridor;53: 2. Protect and enhance the City’s gateway image and long-term property values;54: 3. Allow flexibility in site planning and building design;55: 4. Avoid over-regulation that would unnecessarily impede development; and56: 5. Ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses through practical, enforceable standards.57: II. APPLICABILITY & DEFINITIONS58: III. PARKING & CIRCULATION59: A. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Article 7 – Parking Requirements of this60: B. Parking areas shall be designed to support a professional and orderly site appearance, particularly61: C. Shared access drives, shared parking arrangements, cross -access easements, and internal62: A. Landscaping within the PD-1 district shall comply with Article 8 – Landscape, Open Space, and63: B. Minimum Landscape Area64: 1. General Requirement. A minimum of Fifteen (15) percent of the gross lot area shall be65: 2. For lots greater than one and a half (1.5) acres in size, the minimum landscaped area66: 3. Definition of Landscape Area. For purposes of this district, “landscaped area” shall mean all67: C. Landscape Distribution & Priorities68: 1. Street frontages and gateway corridors;96: 3. Minimum Lot Depth: One Hundred Twenty (120) feet.69: 2. Building entrances, pedestrian areas, and public-facing façades; and70: 3. The visual mitigation of parking areas, service areas, outdoor storage, and building mass.71: D. Street Landscape Bufferyards72: 1. A minimum ten (10) foot landscaped bufferyard shall be provided along all public street73: 2. Where property abuts Interstate 35, the minimum landscaped bufferyard shall be thirty -five74: 3. Required street landscape bufferyards may be counted toward the minimum fifteen (15)75: E. Site Orientation76: F. Exceptions. To promote practical site design and avoid unnecessary hardship, the following77: 1. Minor Reductions. A reduction of up to five (5) percentage points from the minimum fifteen78: 2. Alternative Landscape Treatments. The City Manager may approve alternative landscape79: 3. Operational Considerations. Flexibility may be granted for sites accommodating light80: A. Outdoor storage areas, contractor yards, loading docks, truck courts, and similar service areas81: B. Where such areas are visible from a public street or public right -of-way, they shall be partially82: C. Screening shall generally be a minimum of six (6) feet in height and may include intentional gaps,83: D. Outdoor storage and service areas shall not be located within required street landscape bufferyards84: E. Where outdoor storage or service areas abut residential uses, additional screening shall be85: VI. BUILDING MATERIALS & FAÇADES86: VII. SITE PLAN REVIEW87: VIII. PERMITTED USES88: IX. MODIFICATIONS AND V ARIANCE PROCESS89: X. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS90: A. Density91: 1. Residential Density. Multifamily and condominium development shall not exceed thirty92: 2. Nonresidential Density. There shall be no maximum density limitation for nonresidential93: B. Minimum Lot Area, Width, and Depth94: 1. Minimum Lot Area: Twenty Thousand (20,000) square feet.95: 2. Minimum Lot Width: One Hundred (100) feet at the building line.97: 4. Lots intended for shared campus-style or coordinated business park development may vary98: C. Yard and Setback Requirements99: 1. Front Yard (Public Street):100: 2. Side Yard:101: 3. Rear Yard:102: 4. Setbacks may be modified through site plan approval where building placement,103: D. Building Size104: 1. Minimum Building Size: One Thousand (1,000) square feet for principal structures.105: 2. Maximum Building Size: There shall not be a maximum building size.106: E. Building Height107: 1. Maximum Height: Fifty (50) feet or four (4) stories, whichever is less.108: F. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)109: 1. Maximum FAR: 0.70.110: 2. Developments utilizing structured parking or shared parking arrangements may exceed this111: G. Accessory Buildings and Structures112: 1. Accessory buildings shall be permitted in accordance with this district and shall be located113: 2. Accessory buildings shall comply with applicable setback requirements.114: 3. Shipping containers, portable buildings, or temporary storage units shall not be used as15: 13. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0615-01 amending the official zoning district map of the2: 13. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-0615-01 amending the official zoning district map2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - June 15, 2026
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - May 11, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.3: 3. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0511-01 canvassing and declaring the results of the4: 4. Presentation of Certificates of Election and Oath of Office to elected Mayor and Council members.5: 5. Recognition of outgoing council member and Mayor Protem Kelly Yarbrough.6: 6. Public Comments.7: 7. Approval of Minutes:8: 8. Committee and Corporation Reports:9: 9. Discussion and possible action appointing Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term.10: 10. McLennan County Rural Transit District (MCTRD) presentation.11: 11. Police Department Report.12: 12. Future Agenda Items.13: 13. Adjourn14: 3. Presentation of service award to retiring Finance Director Linda Klump.15: 4. Introduction of Cary Erskine as the City of Lorena’s new Finance Director.16: 5. Public comments:17: 6. Approval of Minutes:18: 7. Commission and Corporation reports:19: 8. Discussion and possible action nominating two individuals for the appointment of the McLennan21: 10. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0407-01 authorizing the Lorena Police22: 11. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0407-02 selecting an elected official of the city23: 12. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0407-03 authorizing an application for24: 13. Discussion and possible action approving the 2026 joint election agreement with McLennan25: 14. Discussion and possible action approving the contract for services between the McLennan County26: 15. Discussion and possible action setting the date to canvass the May 2, 2026 General Election27: 16. Police Department Report.28: 17. Future Agenda Items.29: 18. Adjourn.20: 9. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0407-01 amending Section 2.4.3(A) of the2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - April 07, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.3: 3. Presentation of service award to retiring Finance Director Linda Klump.4: 4. Introduction of Cary Erskine as the City of Lorena’s new Finance Director.5: 5. Public comments:6: 6. Approval of Minutes:7: 7. Commission and Corporation reports:8: 8. Discussion and possible action nominating two individuals for the appointment of the McLennan10: 10. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0407-01 authorizing the Lorena Police11: 11. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0407-02 selecting an elected official of the city12: 12. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0407-03 authorizing an application for13: 13. Discussion and possible action approving the 2026 joint election agreement with McLennan14: 14. Discussion and possible action approving the contract for services between the McLennan County15: 15. Discussion and possible action setting the date to canvass the May 2, 2026 General Election16: 16. Police Department Report.17: 17. Future Agenda Items.18: 18. Adjourn.19: 2. Proclamation for the 30-year anniversary of the Pizza House.21: 4. Adjourn.22: 3. Recognition of Lt. Peter Rivas and Officer Shawn Board for their 15 years of service to23: 4. Presentation of 2025 Fiscal Year audit.24: 5. Discussion and possible action accepting the 2025 Fiscal Year Audit.25: 6. Public Hearing: Mayor Walizer opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.26: 7. Public comments:27: 8. Approval of Minutes:28: 9. Commission and Corporation reports:29: 10. Presentation of Summary of Cash and Investments and quarterly budget reports30: 11. Discussion and possible direction given to staff regarding residency requirements as31: 12. Discussion and possible action for engagement of the City Planner Stephen Cook and32: 13. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Lorena Economic Development33: 14. Discussion and possible action to accept the 2025 Street Improvement Project for34: 15. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an35: 16. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an36: 17. Presentation of Racial Profiling Report 2025.37: 18. Police Department Report.38: 19. City Manager’s Report.39: 20. Future Agenda Items.40: 21. Adjourn.41: 2. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase one 2026 Dodge Durango42: 3. Adjourn.43: A. Membership, appointment and composition of the Planning and44: 1. The City Council nominates ______________________ to serve as a member of the45: A. STATISTICAL INFORMATION46: 1. Actual voter turnout 15,00047: 2. Number of Election Day polling places 2348: 3. Number of county designated election precincts 9549: 4. Vote Centers were used for this election and all entities’ ballots were available at any Vote Center; the percentage of costs for50: 5. Number of public buildings used as polling places 1551: 6. Number of Early Voting sites 452: 7. Voting System: Hart Intercivic Verity53: B. COST OF GENERAL ELECTION54: 1. Printing Costs - In Office Expenses $3,000.0055: 2. Electronic voting system56: 3. Election kits and other supplies $1,035.0057: 4. Election Day Polling site rental (Private Facilities (8) @ $100.00 for Election Day $ 800.0058: 5. Election Preparation Personnel $ 5,000.0059: 6. Publication of Notice of Election $ 2,000.0060: 7. Precinct Election Judges and Clerks and Ballot Board Judges and Clerks $ 35,000.0061: 8. Personnel for Central Counting Station $ 2,000.0062: 9. Miscellaneous Election Day costs: $ 6,050.0063: 10. Additional Personnel Costs $ 10,000.0064: 11. Early Voting: 4 locations65: 12. Truck Rental/Fuel for Electronic Machines Delivery/Pickup $ 3,000.0066: 13. Verizon MiFi Fee $ 2,000.0067: 14. Subtotal $ 112,135.0068: 15. County Administrative Fee (10%) $ 11,213.5069: 16. Cost of General Election $ 123,348.5020: 3. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 202 6-0126-01 calling the May 2, 2026, General9: 9. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0407-01 amending Section 2.4.3(A) of the2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - March 23, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.3: 3. Presentation of service award to retiring Finance Director Linda Klump.4: 4. Introduction of Cary Erskine as the City of Lorena’s new Finance Director.5: 5. Public comments:6: 6. Approval of Minutes:7: 7. Commission and Corporation reports:8: 8. Discussion and possible action nominating two individuals for the appointment of the McLennan10: 10. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0316-01 authorizing the Lorena Police11: 11. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0316-02 selecting an elected official of the city12: 12. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0316-03 authorizing an application for13: 13. Police Department Report.14: 14. Future Agenda Items.15: 15. Adjourn.16: 2. Proclamation for the 30-year anniversary of the Pizza House.18: 4. Adjourn.19: 3. Recognition of Lt. Peter Rivas and Officer Shawn Board for their 15 years of service to20: 4. Presentation of 2025 Fiscal Year audit.21: 5. Discussion and possible action accepting the 2025 Fiscal Year Audit.22: 6. Public Hearing: Mayor Walizer opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.23: 7. Public comments:24: 8. Approval of Minutes:25: 9. Commission and Corporation reports:26: 10. Presentation of Summary of Cash and Investments and quarterly budget reports27: 11. Discussion and possible direction given to staff regarding residency requirements as28: 12. Discussion and possible action for engagement of the City Planner Stephen Cook and9: 9. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0316-01 amending Section 2.4.3(A) of the29: 13. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Lorena Economic Development30: 14. Discussion and possible action to accept the 2025 Street Improvement Project for31: 15. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an32: 16. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an33: 17. Presentation of Racial Profiling Report 2025.34: 18. Police Department Report.35: 19. City Manager’s Report.36: 20. Future Agenda Items.37: 21. Adjourn.38: 2. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase one 2026 Dodge Durango39: 3. Adjourn.40: A. Membership, appointment and composition of the Planning and41: 1. The City Council nominates ______________________ to serve as a member of the17: 3. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 202 6-0126-01 calling the May 2, 2026, General2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - March 16, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.3: 3. Public comments:4: 4. Approval of Minutes:5: 5. Commission and Corporation reports:6: 6. Discussion and possible action nominating two individuals for the appointment of the McLennan8: 8. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026-0316-01 authorizing the Lorena Police9: 9. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0316-02 selecting an elected official of the city10: 10. Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2026 -0316-03 authorizing an application for11: 11. Police Department Report.12: 12. Future Agenda Items.13: 13. Adjourn.7: 7. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026 -0316-01 amending Section 2.4.3(A) of the2026-03-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - March 02, 2026
2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - February 23, 2026
2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - February 23, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.3: 3. Recognition of Lt. Peter Rivas and Officer Shawn Board for their 15 years of service to the Lorena Police4: 4. Presentation of 2025 Fiscal Year audit.5: 5. Discussion and possible action accepting the 2025 Fiscal Year Audit.6: 6. Public Hearing:7: 7. Public comments:8: 8. Approval of Minutes:9: 9. Commission and Corporation reports:10: 10. Presentation of Summary of Cash and Investments and quarterly budget reports ending 12/31/25.11: 11. Discussion and possible direction given to staff regarding residency requirements as they relate to12: 12. Discussion and possible action for engagement of the City Planner Stephen Cook and Dunaway to13: 13. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Lorena Economic Development Corporation14: 14. Discussion and possible action to accept the 2025 Street Improvement Project for Sutton Place as15: 15. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement16: 16. Discussion and possible action authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with KPA17: 17. Presentation of Racial Profiling Report 2025.18: 18. Police Department Report.19: 19. City Manager’s Report.20: 20. Future Agenda Items.21: 21. Adjourn.2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - February 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 3. Introduction of Boards and Commissions5: 5. Presentation by Andrew Smith on behalf of the Lorena Economic Development Corporation and Lorena6: 6. Presentation by City Manager, Kevin Neal on behalf of the Lorena City Council.7: 7. Adjourn.4: 4. Presentation by Steven Cook, ACIP on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of2026-02-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - February 05, 2026
2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena - January 26, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call.2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance.3: 3. Proclamation for the 30-year anniversary of the Pizza House.4: 4. Presentation of 2025 Fiscal Year audit.5: 5. Discussion and possible action accepting the 2025 Fiscal Year Audit.6: 6. Public Hearing:7: 7. Public comments:8: 8. Approval of Minutes:9: 9. Commission and Corporation reports:10: 10. Presentation of Summary of Cash and Investments and quarterly budget reports ending 12/31/25.11: 11. Discussion and possible direction given to staff regarding residency requirements as they relate to12: 12. Discussion and possible action for engagement of the City Planner Stephen Cook and Dunaway to13: 13. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Lorena Economic Development Corporation14: 14. Discussion and possible action to accept the 2025 Street Improvement Project for Sutton Place as16: 16. Presentation of Racial Profiling Report 2025.17: 17. Police Department Report.18: 18. City Manager’s Report.19: 19. Future Agenda Items.20: 20. Adjourn.15: 15. Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 202 6-0126-01 calling the May 2, 2026, General2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
8: Adjourn1: 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 warrants6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Lorena City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments