City Of Lockhart

February 17, 2026

Executive Summary

The Lockhart City Council will discuss and potentially take action on several significant items, including the Seawillow Ranch Public Improvement District bonds and subdivision agreements, which continue to be a major focus. A large-scale development agreement for the Hillwood Enterprise/Spencewood master planned community is also a key topic, moving from executive session to open discussion. The council will also consider a fire apparatus purchase and an economic development agreement.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Discussion on vacating an alleyway in the 700 block of South Blanco to South Guadalupe Street.
Approval of purchases for a new fire apparatus and a public works service vehicle.
Nominations for various city advisory boards and commissions, including Zoning, Library, Parks & Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Planning & Zoning.
The Seawillow Ranch development continues to be a major topic with discussions on bonds, improvement agreements, and administrative services.

Official Highlights

Review and potential approval of bond offering documents for the Seawillow Ranch Public Improvement District Areas #1 and Major Improvement Area.
Decision on the Master Services Agreement with P3Works, LLC for PID and TIRZ creation and administration, crucial for ongoing development projects.
Evaluation of the proposed Development Agreement for the 1,110-acre Hillwood Enterprise/Spencewood master planned community, requiring significant due diligence.
Authorization of an economic development agreement with Gloria Group Partners, LP.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Consejo de la Ciudad de Lockhart discutirá y potencialmente tomará medidas sobre varios temas importantes, incluyendo los bonos del Distrito de Mejoras Públicas de Seawillow Ranch y los acuerdos de subdivisión, que continúan siendo un foco principal. Un acuerdo de desarrollo a gran escala para la comunidad planificada maestra de Hillwood Enterprise/Spencewood también es un tema clave, pasando de la sesión ejecutiva a la discusión abierta. El consejo también considerará la compra de un equipo contra incendios y un acuerdo de desarrollo económico.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Discusión sobre la vacación de un callejón en la cuadra 700 de South Blanco a South Guadalupe Street.
Aprobación de compras para un nuevo equipo contra incendios y un vehículo de servicio de obras públicas.
Nominaciones para varias juntas y comisiones asesoras de la ciudad, incluyendo Zonificación, Biblioteca, Parques y Recreación, Refugio de Animales y Planificación y Zonificación.
El desarrollo de Seawillow Ranch continúa siendo un tema importante con discusiones sobre bonos, acuerdos de mejora y servicios administrativos.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
F	▶ Economic Development Agreement with Gloria Group Partners		notable	economic-development
	Discussion regarding Resolution No. 2026-12 authorizing an economic development agreement with Gloria Group Partners, LP.
G	▶ Fire Apparatus Purchase	$264,036.00	notable	budget public-safety infrastructure
	Discussion regarding the purchase of a Weis Quick Attack fire apparatus built on a 2026 Ford-F550 Chassis Super Cab. The total purchase price is $264,036, which includes a $165,000 grant.
H	▶ Public Works Service Vehicle Purchase		notable	budget infrastructure utilities
	Discussion regarding the purchase of a new service vehicle for Public Works using allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds.
I	▶ Vacating Public Right-of-Way		significant	land-use infrastructure
	Discuss Ordinance 2026-04 vacating and abandoning approximately 0.171 acres of unused public right-of-way consisting of an alley approximately 20 feet in width extending westward from the 700 block of South Blanco Street towards the 700 block of South Guadalupe Street. 📍 700 block of South Blanco Street to 700 block of South Guadalupe Street
J	▶ Seawillow Ranch PID Area #1 Bonds Preliminary Offering		significant	budget land-use infrastructure
	Discussion regarding Resolution 2026-10, to approve the form and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for City of Lockhart, Texas Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2026—Seawillow Ranch Public Improvement District Area #1.
K	▶ Seawillow Ranch Major Improvement Area Bonds Preliminary Offering		significant	budget land-use infrastructure
	Discussion regarding Resolution 2026-11, to approve the form and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for City of Lockhart, Texas Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2026—Seawillow Ranch Public Improvement District, Major Improvement Area.
L	▶ Seawillow Ranch Subdivision Improvement Agreement		significant	economic-development land-use infrastructure
	Discuss the First Amended and Restated Subdivision Improvement Agreement with RODG DT Seawillow Prop LLC for the Seawillow Ranch Subdivision and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
M	▶ Master Services Agreement for PID/TIRZ Creation		significant	budget economic-development land-use
	Discussion regarding approval of a Master Services Agreement with P3Works, LLC for Public Improvement District (PID) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) creation and administration services, including execution of a related Project Agreement for the Seawillow PID/TIRZ.
4.B	▶ Fire Apparatus Purchase Approval	$264,036.00	notable	budget public-safety infrastructure
	Approve the purchase of a Weis Quick Attack fire apparatus built on a 2026 Ford-F550 Chassis Super Cab for $264,036, utilizing a $165,000 grant.
4.C	▶ Public Works Service Vehicle Approval		notable	budget infrastructure utilities
	Approve the purchase of a new service vehicle for Public Works using allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds.
8.A	▶ Development Agreement: Hillwood Enterprise / Spencewood		significant	economic-development land-use housing
	Discussion regarding proposed Development Agreement with Spencewood, Inc., Denise Melde, and Delan Decker for Hillwood Enterprise’s proposed master planned community on approximately 1,110 acres. 📍 East of U.S. 183 and west of Dry Creek Road

Routine Items (11 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
A	▶ Proclamation: Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
	Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
B	▶ Proclamation: Career and Technical Education Month
	Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming February 1-28, 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month in Lockhart.
C	▶ Introduction of New Police Officer	personnel public-safety
	Introduction of new Police Officer, Derek McDaniel.
D	▶ 2025 Racial Profiling Report	public-safety transparency
	Presentation of the 2025 Racial Profiling Report.
E	▶ Courthouse Nights Season Discussion
	Discussion regarding the 2026 Courthouse Nights season.
N	▶ Zoning Board of Adjustment Nomination	land-use
	Discussion regarding nomination of Levi Garrett to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals by Councilmember Taylor Burge for a term to expire in November 2028.
O	▶ Library Advisory Board Nomination
	Discussion regarding nomination of Rebekah Troche to the Library Advisory Board by Councilmember Taylor Burge for a term to expire in November 2028.
P	▶ Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Nomination	environment
	Discussion regarding nomination of Paul Rockwood to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board by Councilmember Taylor Burge for a term to expire in November 2028.
Q	▶ Animal Shelter Advisory Board Nomination	personnel health
	Announcement of nomination of Patricia Belote to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board by Mayor Lew White for a term to expire in November 2026.
R	▶ Planning and Zoning Commission Nomination	land-use
	Announcement of nomination of Maxwell Yancy to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Councilmember Taylor Burge for a term to expire in November 2028.
4.A	▶ 2025 Racial Profiling Report Acknowledgment	public-safety transparency
	Acknowledgment of receipt of the 2025 Racial Profiling Report.

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
G / 4.B	$264,036.00	Purchase of a Weis Quick Attack fire apparatus

Total: $264,036.00

Glossary

TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
PID: Public Improvement District — a geographic area that has been established to finance the provision of public improvements and services.
Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum: A document that provides potential investors with detailed information about a securities offering before it is officially made available to the public.
HGAC Purchasing Cooperative: Houston Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative, a group that allows member entities to procure goods and services at pre-negotiated prices.
Chassis: The base frame and mechanical components of a vehicle, upon which the body is built.
Right-of-way: A strip of land designated for public use, often for transportation or utilities.