Cole Johnson

This Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update for Travis County aims to minimize long-term risks to human life, property, operations, and the environment from known hazards. It identifies and addresses eleven natural hazards, including wildfire, lightning, drought, extreme heat, flood, thunderstorm wind, hail, winter storm, tornado, dam failure, and expansive soils. The plan outlines a comprehensive planning process, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to maintain a secure and sustainable community.

This planning study for the City of Jonestown provides a 10-year roadmap focusing on population, housing, land use, and economic development. Key strategic pillars include creating design guidelines for new residential development, adopting and updating a Future Land Use Map, and implementing strategies for renovating or replacing substandard housing. The plan also emphasizes establishing a Town Center District, preserving natural scenery, enhancing commercial development, improving parks and trails, and addressing safety along FM 1431, all while aiming to maintain the city's unique identity and guide future growth.

This ordinance outlines an Economic Development Plan for the City of Jonestown, Texas, serving as an amendment to its Comprehensive Plan. The plan focuses on establishing Jonestown as a Hill Country destination through branding, scenic overlooks, and enhanced park activities. Key priorities include increasing regional collaboration, fostering business growth and entrepreneurship, and targeted company recruitment. It also emphasizes developing an infrastructure funding strategy, creating a comprehensive economic development website, and exploring strategic land redevelopment for commercial purposes. The overall goal is to enhance local economic opportunities, attract residents and businesses, and ensure sustainable community growth.

The meeting included a public hearing and subsequent consideration regarding a violation of the City of Jonestown Unified Development Code concerning substandard and dangerous residential buildings at 9001 Grandview Drive. The Board directed the property owner to resolve health and safety hazards, submit a structural evaluation, and obtain approval for either renovation or demolition within specific timeframes. Key business also involved a discussion of the proposed 2026 Board of Adjustments meeting schedule, including a proposed change to the start time from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additionally, the Board was introduced to the newly appointed Director, Rebeca Guerra, and received updates on properties from a previous meeting.

The governing body of Jonestown proposed a tax rate and a public hearing was scheduled to discuss the proposed tax rate which is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate, implying a property tax increase for the 2025 tax year. The notice includes information on how to calculate property taxes under the proposed rates and encourages citizens to express their opinions to the City Council members.