City of San Marcos
February 03, 2026 Work Session
Executive Summary
This workshop agenda includes a presentation on Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvements Projects and proposed debt issuance. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss real property acquisition for the Purgatory Creek Improvements Project and to receive legal advice concerning law enforcement operations.
Constituent Highlights
- Information on planned capital improvement projects and how they will be funded, including potential debt issuance.
- Potential acquisition of real property for the Purgatory Creek Improvements Project, which may affect residents in that area.
- Opportunity for public and press to ask questions on agenda items during the Q&A session.
Official Highlights
- Review and presentation of FY26 Capital Improvements Projects and funding strategy, including debt issuance.
- Deliberation on real property acquisition for Purgatory Creek Improvements under executive session for potential purchase.
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding law enforcement operations and federal/local law intersection under executive session.
Resumen Ejecutivo
Esta agenda de taller incluye una presentación sobre los Proyectos de Mejoras de Capital para el Año Fiscal 2026 y la propuesta de emisión de deuda. El consejo también se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para discutir la adquisición de bienes inmuebles para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Purgatory Creek y para recibir asesoramiento legal sobre las operaciones de aplicación de la ley.
Puntos Destacados
- Información sobre los proyectos de mejora de capital planificados y cómo se financiarán, incluida la posible emisión de deuda.
- Posible adquisición de bienes inmuebles para el Proyecto de Mejoras de Purgatory Creek, que puede afectar a los residentes de esa área.
- Oportunidad para que el público y la prensa hagan preguntas sobre los temas de la agenda durante la sesión de preguntas y respuestas.
Key Items
| ID | Description | Cost | Impact | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ▶ FY26 Capital Improvements Projects & Funding | notable | budget infrastructure | |
| 2.A | ▶ Real Property for Purgatory Creek Improvements | notable | land-use infrastructure | |
| 2.B | ▶ Legal Advice on Law Enforcement Operations | notable | legal public-safety |
Glossary
- FY
- Fiscal Year - a 12-month period used for accounting and budgeting purposes, which may not align with the calendar year.
- CIP
- Capital Improvements Projects - major projects undertaken by a government entity, typically involving significant infrastructure or facility upgrades.
- Executive Session
- A closed meeting session of a government body, closed to the public, used to discuss sensitive matters such as real estate, personnel, or legal issues, as permitted by state law.
- Texas Government Code Section 551.072
- A section of the Texas Government Code that allows governmental bodies to deliberate regarding the purchase, lease, or other conveyance of real property in executive session.
- Texas Government Code Section 551.071
- A section of the Texas Government Code that allows governmental bodies to consult with their attorney in executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation, or to receive legal advice.