City Of Lockhart

January 20, 2026

Executive Summary

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on several items including a facility needs assessment for the Police Department, a proposed TIRZ, zoning code amendments, and economic development negotiations. The meeting also includes a work session before the regular meeting.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

The agenda includes a public hearing for the assessment and creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) at 2400 FM 1322.
Proposed planning-related text amendments to Chapter 64 (Zoning), Chapter 52 (Subdivisions), and Chapter 12 (Building and Building Regulations).
Discussion about possible land acquisition related to public parks and the Police Department building.

Official Highlights

Consideration of a facility needs assessment from PGAL for the Police Department.
Discussion and/or action regarding an agreement with Techline Construction, LLC for copper replacement.
Discussion and/or action on the Downtown Revitalization Project Change Order #15.
Review the agenda's items and be prepared for potential action on items.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Consejo Municipal discutirá y posiblemente tomará medidas sobre varios temas, incluida una evaluación de las necesidades de las instalaciones para el Departamento de Policía, un TIRZ propuesto, enmiendas al código de zonificación y negociaciones de desarrollo económico. La reunión también incluye una sesión de trabajo antes de la reunión regular.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

La agenda incluye una audiencia pública para la evaluación y creación de una Zona de Reinversión de Incremento de Impuestos (TIRZ) en 2400 FM 1322.
Enmiendas textuales propuestas relacionadas con la planificación al Capítulo 64 (Zonificación), Capítulo 52 (Subdivisiones) y Capítulo 12 (Construcción y Regulaciones de Construcción).
Discusión sobre la posible adquisición de terrenos relacionados con parques públicos y el edificio del Departamento de Policía.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
B	▶ Police Department facility needs	notable	public-safety infrastructure
	Presentation of facility needs assessment from PGAL, an architectural and engineering design firm, regarding the Police Department, and discussion of the same and possible property acquisition.
C	▶ TIRZ public hearing	significant	economic-development land-use
	Discuss Resolution 2026-02 calling a public hearing for the assessment and creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) containing approximately 89.775 acres of land located at 2400 FM 1322 and located within the corporate limits of the City of Lockhart. 📍 2400 FM 1322, Lockhart, TX
E	▶ Copper Replacement agreement	notable	infrastructure utilities
	Discussion regarding an agreement with Techline Construction, LLC for Section 1 of 2 for the Project No. 7 - LK20 Copper Replacement as part of the City of Lockhart's five-year System Study and Capital Plan as prepared by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
F	▶ Downtown Revitalization Change Order	notable	economic-development infrastructure
	Discussion regarding Downtown Revitalization Project Change Order #15 for the project, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the change order if approved.
G	▶ Zoning & Subdivision Amendments	significant	land-use
	Presentation and discussion regarding proposed planning-related text amendments to Chapter 64, Zoning, Chapter 52, Subdivisions, and Chapter 12, Building and Building Regulations.
A	▶ Land acquisition for parks	notable	land-use
	Discussion regarding possible land acquisition related to public parks.
B	▶ Police Department Building	notable	public-safety infrastructure
	Discussion regarding acquisition of property for Police Department building.

Routine Items (10 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
A	▶ Lockhart Freedom Act report	transparency
	Presentation and discussion of the Lockhart Freedom Act fourth quarterly report for 2025.
D	▶ Cemetery Maintenance Agreement	budget
	Discuss renewal of the Cemetery Maintenance Agreement with Maintenance Management, LLC.
H	▶ Meeting Minutes
	Discuss the City Council minutes of the January 23, 2025, January 27, 2025, February 4, 2025, February 18, 2025, and March 4, 2025 meetings.
C	▶ Approve Meeting Minutes
	Approve the City Council minutes of the January 23, 2025, January 27, 2025, February 4, 2025, February 18, 2025, and March 4, 2025 meetings.
	▶ Austin Community College	education
	Austin Community College Lockhart Campus Ribbon Cutting & Open House.
	▶ TxDOT Lockhart Facility	transportation
	New TxDOT Lockhart Maintenance Facility Open House.
	▶ Mockingbird Ln & SH 142	transportation infrastructure
	Status of improvements at the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and SH 142.
	▶ Caldwell County Road Bond	transportation infrastructure
	Update on the Caldwell County 2024 Road Bond Projects within the City.
	▶ Downtown & Tourism Dept	economic-development
	Update on the newly created Downtown and Tourism Department.
A	▶ Project CA-253	economic-development
	Discussion regarding economic development negotiations with Project CA-253.

Glossary

TIRZ: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone — a designated area where property tax revenue increases are used to fund improvements within that zone
LCRA: Lower Colorado River Authority