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This document outlines the City of Schertz's 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), detailing projects to be funded by available revenue and debt sources. The plan encompasses improvements across key infrastructure categories: Water, Sewer, Streets, Drainage, Parks, and Facilities. It provides descriptions, locations, and funding timelines for projects, with a focus on addressing infrastructure wear, frequency of use, and community impact, particularly concerning health and public safety. The program reflects the annual budget for FY 2025-26 and outlines expenditures extending to FY 2031-2035.

The City Council presented the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 25-26, which includes an Operating Budget and a Capital Budget. The budget focuses on staff compensation, street maintenance and repair, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), increasing staffing levels, and new and remodeled facilities. It addresses economic conditions, fiscal challenges such as the Disabled Veteran's Homestead Exemption (DVHS) program, and adjustments to revenue forecasts. The budget also details new positions added across various funds, including the General Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, EMS Fund, and Drainage Fund. Challenges in meeting budget goals include loss of property value, funding for EMS, and drainage fees.

The City Council adopted a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. The budget includes allocations for the General Fund, Tax I&S Fund, Water & Sewer Fund, Capital Recovery Funds, Drainage Fund, EMS Fund, SEDC, Special Events Fund, PEG Fund, Hotel Occupancy Fund, Park Fund, Tree Mitigation, Roadway Impact Fee Areas, Library Fund, and Historical Committee. Key priorities include staff compensation, street maintenance, capital improvements, staffing levels, and new/remodeled facilities. The budget addresses challenges such as property value loss, EMS funding, and drainage fees.

The council meeting included a proclamation for National Parks and Recreation Month, presentations on a government deals sales milestone and awards received by the public affairs department, and a preview of the upcoming Fourth of July Jubilee. Discussion also included city events and announcements, recognitions, a public hearing for residents, and upcoming events.

The meeting included a call to order, consideration of the minutes from the September 4th, 2024 meeting, and four public hearings. The first public hearing involved a request to rezone approximately 218 acres of land from agricultural district to accommodate a development agreement. The second public hearing involved a request to rezone approximately 1.4 acres of land from office and professional district to neighborhood services district to develop an automated car wash. The Planning and Zoning commission recommended approval for the first rezoning request and denial for the second rezoning request.