City Of Lockhart

January 06, 2026

Executive Summary

The agenda includes discussions and potential actions on a variety of topics. Key items include a special election, an update on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and the Seawillow Ranch Development Agreement. A work session precedes the regular meeting to discuss agenda items.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

A special election is being called for a Councilmember position.
The Downtown Revitalization Project will be discussed.
The Seawillow Ranch Development Agreement is up for review.

Official Highlights

Review the renewal of the CEAP agreement.
Consider the fire department grant.
Review the TASER 10 subscription program.
Review the Downtown Revitalization Project change order.

Resumen Ejecutivo

La agenda incluye discusiones y posibles acciones sobre una variedad de temas. Los elementos clave incluyen una elección especial, una actualización sobre el Proyecto de Revitalización del Centro y el Acuerdo de Desarrollo de Seawillow Ranch. Una sesión de trabajo precede a la reunión regular para discutir los puntos de la agenda.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Se convoca una elección especial para un puesto de concejal.
Se discutirá el Proyecto de Revitalización del Centro.
El Acuerdo de Desarrollo de Seawillow Ranch está en revisión.

Official Highlights

Revisar la renovación del acuerdo CEAP.
Considerar la subvención del departamento de bomberos.
Revisar el programa de suscripción TASER 10.
Revisar la orden de cambio del Proyecto de Revitalización del Centro.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
B	▶ Fire Department Assistance Grant	notable	budget public-safety
	Discussion regarding the approval of a Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program cost-share reimbursement grant for fire and rescue equipment.
C	▶ TASER 10 Subscription Program	notable	technology public-safety
	Discuss a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a TASER 10 subscription program for the Police Department, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
E	▶ Downtown Revitalization Project	significant	budget economic-development infrastructure
	Discussion regarding an update on the Downtown Revitalization Project and consider approval of Change Order No. 14, and authorize the City Manager to execute the change order.
F	▶ Special Election for Councilmember	significant	elections
	Discuss Ordinance 2026-01 ordering a special election to be administered by the Caldwell County Elections Administrator on March 31, 2026, for the purpose of electing one member of the Lochart City Council (Councilmember District 2) to fill the vacancy resulting from the constitutional resignation of Councilmember John Castillo; designating early voting polling places and hours; designating election day polling places and hours; designating filing deadlines; ordering notices of election to be given as prescribed by law in connection with such election; providing for the appointment of election judges and clerks; authorizing the Mayor and City Secretary to take all actions necessary to comply with applicable election laws; and providing a savings/repealing clause, severability clause and an effective date.
G	▶ Seawillow Ranch Development Agreement	significant	economic-development land-use
	Discussion regarding the First Amendment to the Seawillow Ranch Development Agreement between the City and RODG DT Seawillow PropCo LLC consisting of approximately 586.778 acres of land out of the John A. Neill Survey A020 for residential and commercial purposes, which property is located east of FM 1322 and south and west of Seawillow Road, approximately 2,000 feet southeast of Lay Road. 📍 east of FM 1322 and south and west of Seawillow Road, approximately 2,000 feet southeast of Lay Road

Routine Items (9 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
A	▶ CEAP Renewal Agreement	budget
	Discuss authorizing City Manager to sign a two-year renewal agreement with Community Action, Inc. for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
D	▶ Lockhart Visitor Center Lease	economic-development
	Discussion regarding Resolution No. 2026-01 authorizing the City Manager to execute a commercial lease agreement for the Lockhart Visitor Center.
5	▶ Live Christmas tree recycling program	environment
	Live Christmas tree recycling program.
5	▶ Finance Department Recognition	budget
	Finance Department recognized by Government Finance Officers Association.
5	▶ Gateway Monument Signs Update	infrastructure
	Gateway Monument Signs project update.
5	▶ Solid waste and recycling RFP update	utilities
	Solid waste and recycling services RFP update.
5	▶ MLK Day City Office Closure	personnel
	City offices closed January 19, 2026 for MLK Day.
A	▶ Vested Rights Claim	legal
	Discussion regarding Vested Rights Claim related to that certain 6.03-acre property within the Francis Berry Survey A-2, known as Section One-A, Block 1 of the Maple Park Planned Development District.
B	▶ SB 2038 Litigation Update	legal
	Update from City Attorney regarding status of SB 2038 litigation and direction related thereto in Cause No. 15-25-00086-CV, City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. State of Texas, et al.

Glossary

CEAP: Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
RFP: Request for Proposal