City Of Lockhart

March 03, 2026 Work Session

Executive Summary

The Lockhart City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 3, 2026. Key items include public hearings and potential actions on the Seawillow Public Improvement District's project and finance plans, including the authorization of revenue bonds. The council will also discuss a contract for election services and various appointments, alongside proposed changes to historic district repainting regulations.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Public hearings on significant financial plans and bond issuances for the Seawillow Public Improvement District.
Potential changes to rules governing repainting in historic districts.
Discussion on the City's Sign Code and wayfinding in the downtown area.
Contract for election services for the upcoming March 31st Special Election.
Updates on community events like Spring Clean Up and KidFish.

Official Highlights

Review and potential approval of ordinances related to Seawillow PID special assessments and revenue bonds.
Consideration of amendments to historic district regulations affecting repainting and materials.
Discussion and potential action on the contract for Special Election services.
Appointments to the Downtown Redevelopment Selection Committee, Animal Shelter Advisory Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
Review of City Manager's report including operational updates and project statuses.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Concejo Municipal de Lockhart celebrará una sesión de trabajo y una reunión ordinaria el 3 de marzo de 2026. Los puntos clave incluyen audiencias públicas y posibles acciones sobre el proyecto y los planes de financiamiento del Seawillow Public Improvement District, incluida la autorización de bonos de ingresos. El concejo también discutirá un contrato para servicios electorales y varios nombramientos, junto con cambios propuestos a las regulaciones de repintado de distritos históricos.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Audiencias públicas sobre planes financieros significativos y emisiones de bonos para el Seawillow Public Improvement District.
Posibles cambios en las reglas que rigen el repintado en distritos históricos.
Discusión sobre el Código de Señalización de la Ciudad y la señalización en el área del centro.
Contrato para servicios electorales para la próxima Elección Especial del 31 de marzo.
Actualizaciones sobre eventos comunitarios como Spring Clean Up y KidFish.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
C	▶ Grant for PPE and Training Aids		notable	public-safety
	Discuss authorizing the approval of a Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program cost-share reimbursement grant for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Training Aids.
D	▶ Plum Creek Watershed Partnership Agreement		notable	legal environment
	Discuss an Amended Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for a renewed term with the Plum Creek Watershed Partnership and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, if approved.
E	▶ Purchase of Hydro-Excavator	$71,784.49	notable	infrastructure utilities
	Discuss the purchase of a new 2026 Vermeer Trailer-Mounted Hydro-Excavator from Vermeer Texas-Louisiana through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract #785-25) in the amount of $71,784.49 for the Public Works and Electric Departments.
F	▶ Downtown Redevelopment Committee Appointment		notable	economic-development
	Discuss the appointment of Ron Faulstich to the Downtown Redevelopment Selection Committee.
G	▶ Reinvestment Zone Number One Finance Plan		significant	budget economic-development
	Discussion regarding Ordinance 2026-10, approving a final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Lockhart, Texas providing a severability clause and providing an effective date.
H	▶ Historic District Repainting Regulations		significant	legal land-use
	Discuss Ordinance 2026-09, amending regulations to expand ordinary maintenance repainting activities in the Historic District and on City-designated Historic Landmarks, and to change material allowances for exterior wood surfaces.
I	▶ Downtown Sign Code and Wayfinding		significant	economic-development land-use infrastructure
	Presentation and discussion regarding the City’s Sign Code in the downtown area and direction to staff on potential options to enhance visibility and wayfinding for downtown businesses, as well as policy guidance on sidewalk furnishings.
J	▶ Election Services Contract		significant	legal elections
	Discuss contract for Election Services with the Caldwell County Elections Administrator to conduct the City of Lockhart's Special Election on March 31, 2026.
K	▶ Animal Shelter Advisory Board Nomination		notable	personnel
	Discussion regarding nomination of Patricia Belote to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board by Mayor Lew White for a term to expire in November 2026.
L	▶ Planning and Zoning Commission Nomination		notable	personnel land-use
	Discussion regarding nomination of Erica Saucedo to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Councilmember Juan Mendoza for a term to expire in November 2028.
4.A	▶ Seawillow PID Special Assessments		significant	budget land-use infrastructure
	Hold a public hearing, consider, and take possible action with respect to Ordinance 2026-05, Levying Special Assessments for Improvements to Property in Seawillow Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1.
4.B	▶ Seawillow PID Revenue Bonds		significant	budget infrastructure
	Hold a public hearing, consider and take possible action with respect to Ordinance 2026-06, Authorizing the Issuance of City of Lockhart Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 for Seawillow Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1.
4.C	▶ Seawillow Major PID Special Assessments		significant	budget land-use infrastructure
	Hold a public hearing, consider, and take possible action with respect to Ordinance 2026-07, Levying Special Assessments for Improvements to Property in Seawillow Public Improvement District Major Improvement Area.
4.D	▶ Seawillow Major PID Revenue Bonds		significant	budget infrastructure
	Hold a public hearing, Consider and take possible action with respect to Ordinance 2026-08 Authorizing the Issuance of City of Lockhart Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 for Seawillow Public Improvement District Major Improvement Area.
9.A	▶ Legal Advice on Special Election		significant	legal elections
	Receipt of legal advice from City Attorney regarding the election process of the special election ordered for March 31, 2026 to elect one member of the City Council. Speaker: City Attorney
10.A	▶ Special Election Process Discussion		significant	legal elections
	Discussion and/or action regarding the election process of the special election ordered for March 31, 2026 to elect one member of the City Council.

Routine Items (8 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Cost	Tags
A	▶ Proclamation: President George Washington Day
	Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 22, 2026 as President George Washington Day.
B	▶ Proclamation: Amplify Day
	Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 4-5, 2026 as Amplify Day.
5.A	▶ Approve Grant for PPE and Training Aids		public-safety
	Approve Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program cost-share reimbursement grant for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Training Aids.
5.B	▶ Approve Plum Creek Watershed Partnership Agreement		legal environment
	Approve Amended Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for a renewed term with the Plum Creek Watershed Partnership and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, if approved.
5.C	▶ Approve Purchase of Hydro-Excavator	$71,784.49	infrastructure utilities
	Approve the purchase of a new 2026 Vermeer Trailer-Mounted Hydro-Excavator from Vermeer Texas-Louisiana through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract #785-25) in the amount of $71,784.49 for the Public Works and Electric Departments.
6.B	▶ Ordinance 2026-10: Reinvestment Zone Finance Plan		budget economic-development
	Consideration and possible action on Ordinance 2026-10, approving a final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Lockhart, Texas.
6.C	▶ Ordinance 2026-09: Historic Repainting		legal land-use
	Discussion and/or action regarding Ordinance 2026-09, amending historic district regulations regarding repainting activities and exterior wood surface materials.
7	▶ City Manager's Report		budget public-safety infrastructure environment community
	Updates on TxDOT facility, LEPC meeting, HOT tax applications, Electric Distribution System Project, Spring Clean Up, and KidFish event. Speaker: City Manager

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
5.C	$71,784.49	Purchase of a 2026 Vermeer Trailer-Mounted Hydro-Excavator

Total: $71,784.49

Glossary

ILA: Interlocal Agreement - an agreement between two or more governmental entities.
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment - gear worn to minimize exposure to hazards.
Hydro-Excavator: A machine that uses high-pressure water and vacuum to excavate soil and debris.
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative: A cooperative purchasing program that allows government entities to buy goods and services at negotiated prices.
Reinvestment Zone: A designated area where increases in property tax revenue generated by new development or improvements are reinvested back into the zone to fund public improvements.
Severability Clause: A provision in a law or contract stating that if any part of it is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts will still be in effect.
Certificate for Alteration: A permit or approval required for making changes to a historic property.
Sidewalk Furnishings: Items placed on sidewalks such as benches, planters, or trash receptacles.
Public Improvement District (PID): A defined area where property owners agree to pay assessments to fund specific public improvements or services benefiting their properties.
Special Assessment Revenue Bonds: Bonds issued by a government entity, the repayment of which is secured by special assessments levied on properties that benefit from the improvements funded by the bonds.
Indenture of Trust: A legal document outlining the terms and conditions between a bond issuer and a trustee, who represents the bondholders.
Bond Purchase Agreement: A contract between the issuer of bonds and the underwriter or purchaser of the bonds.
Limited Offering Memorandum: A disclosure document provided to potential investors in municipal bonds, similar to a prospectus.
Continuing Disclosure Agreement: An agreement by bond issuers to provide ongoing financial information to the public and regulatory bodies.
Construction, Funding, and Acquisition Agreement: A contract outlining the terms for financing, constructing, and acquiring projects related to bond issuances.