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“My name is Ethan Herring. I live at 1044 Chestnut. I'm trying to get my house fixed at 1046 Chestnut,” Herring told the council, saying he had pursued financing and reviewed documents he received in response to an open-records request. He said the records included a digital signature he was shown by a prospective lender and that he was unsure how an original certificate had been issued. “It makes me worry about the integrity of the city,” Herring said.

Herring said the file he reviewed indicated there had been no inspection request filed on a key date and that required items such as sidewalk and driveway shown on submitted site plans were not present. He asked the council for documentation that would allow the house to be legally occupied and said he remains \"waiting on that document.\" He gave staff copies of the records he referenced.

The council did not engage in discussion during the hearing, per the meeting rules for hearing of visitors; staff were asked to follow up with speakers as appropriate. City staff present were asked to accept Herring's materials so they could investigate and contact him about next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Business Session (April 1, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","During the hearing of visitors, resident Ethan Herring told the council he is seeking documentation and resolution after a property transaction and inconsistent inspection records for a house at 1046 Chestnut.","taxTitle","Waco, McLennan County, Texas","taxId",2807,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616771,"Waco council approves minutes, proclamations, ordinances and consent agenda; several zoning measures advance",782,49000,831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850158-1afb52aa7880fb7e32d8a587d62df7f7&start=49&end=831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850158-1afb52aa7880fb7e32d8a587d62df7f7/thumbnail_49000.jpg","/articles/6616771/Waco/McLennan-County/Texas/Waco-council-approves-minutes-proclamations-ordinances-and-consent-agenda-several-zoning-measures-advance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616771-063d85883d2ac107dae92b6189289a78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144713&Signature=Ch72xCHKFZrsZNBwGrCsmaHpHGE5lRoEW8TWgJgoDAX1lQ9BzlcYzsK8hKQeoT6qn~XNbgH1-E1TslIekvhgJvL4zGl4JRTgiVemKlY~57-xxznAT2YLWRsPdjeReRfuAFDnnH3bZdePvKbgTiphCyIf5ay2sROLHN3-KY5erodz0UeR74BAKwVezHN7BapVLnRPMLdv-6~-CmStxi-asiPJH6bx0aXJzqOK0vcrnPFAitS24JZmOc91hw2EzIEP7TV0gy4X0VPI-31LTPFyx3xw1xrcV9-LmP30w240pDJgCCv-YYBaLaIPM9Ej6s3IIGve46UUJJKzKo1LB2Jdnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waco City Council on April 1 approved routine minutes and proclamations, passed a consent agenda of resolutions and advanced multiple zoning and comprehensive-plan ordinances on second reading.

The council approved the minutes of the Feb. 18, 2025 regular session. Mayor Jim Holmes read a proclamation declaring April 5–11, 2025 as the Week of the Young Child in Waco; city representatives from early childhood organizations were present to accept the proclamation and described local collaborative workgroups focused on health, early learning, financial stability and workforce issues.

On the consent agenda, the council passed resolutions numbered in the 2025-233 through 2025-254 range, excluding resolution 2025-235 which had been pulled for separate consideration. City staff noted that resolution 2025-235 excluded Council member Porter Rood from voting due to a tax-exempt funding matter related to Baylor University; the council nonetheless moved the item and recorded the vote.

The council considered Ordinance No. 2025-255 to rezone approximately 3.37 acres (Lot 1, Block Z of the Edgefield Park addition; known as 90 Bagby Avenue) from R1B to O2 district classification. City Attorney Hamilton Carroll read the ordinance text; the item had been approved 6–0 on first reading on March 18 and passed on second reading at the April 1 meeting.

The council also approved Ordinance No. 2025-256, which amends the comprehensive plan and rezones portions of a larger tract (described in the Carlos Ocampo survey and recorded documents) as part of the proposed Waco Gateway addition. The ordinance had been approved 6–0 on first reading on March 18 and passed on second reading April 1.

City Secretary Parker polled the council for the consent agenda and for the ordinances; the motions passed. There were no contested roll-call tallies recorded in the meeting transcript excerpt provided.","At its April 1 meeting, the Waco City Council approved the minutes, proclaimed April 5–11 Week of the Young Child, passed a consent agenda of resolutions, and approved zoning and comprehensive-plan ordinances on second reading.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6616775,"Waco council approves first reading to apply for up-to-$15 million federal park grant for downtown phase 1A",304,354000,658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850158-1afb52aa7880fb7e32d8a587d62df7f7&start=354&end=658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850158-1afb52aa7880fb7e32d8a587d62df7f7/thumbnail_354000.jpg","/articles/6616775/Waco/McLennan-County/Texas/Waco-council-approves-first-reading-to-apply-for-up-to-15-million-federal-park-grant-for-downtown-phase-1A","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616775-05e22afeda949381fbb6afa3d3a299c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144713&Signature=CClZx8ulbUE0knzj52HhBo4nL1YWZ8BGTZ-mEdV4i92nmTg2luIO8uuzRmZDHTT3xGfE5-WuRZ8x2FLRDIVgZOaT8j4n0NWcWVJLIW81CmLo0CP~JHmZwv5V1oBqjEAuPb4dcJIh9IKlBVwOU2GcYqyVELgwz6I46JTuSMbbPb-FzqnFGqVwLMm~~SIXReEfT5OPo06GV90AGs668DHNdNLY1NloDQSixZJWFDTCDJdWTHQPNPBBrusVmJWpKETAFG3xD~M7Y4w~n5GFaR1k9~1HkyDpvYVjH7AgTOFIm3NyKRFU-aSi9HYrok3ntx5KCt6X4BXANA8l0vZMNbDKxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waco City Council on April 1 approved on first reading a resolution authorizing the city to apply for up to $15,000,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, with a required 1-to-1 local match, to fund park improvements in the downtown Phase 1A redevelopment area.

City staff told the council the application highlights the proposed development of about 7 new acres of parkland as the anchor of the downtown district. \"Waco's application highlights the proposed development of 7 new acres of parkland as the anchor of the new Barents Branch District,\" said Tommy Balck, director of strategic initiatives, describing features on the project map such as a La Pila-centered fountain plaza, a community performance stage and pavilion, a pedestrian bridge through the Caiados corridor, natural plantings, limestone cascades, play fountains, viewing decks and restrooms.

The application as described by staff would be for an amount \"not to exceed $15,000,000,\" and requires the city to certify that it is eligible for the program and that the local matching share is \"readily available,\" Balck said. The city announced the application deadline to Texas Parks and Wildlife as April 15; staff said the National Park Service receives the packet in June and award announcements are anticipated in February 2026.

Mayor Jim Holmes spoke in support of submitting the application. \"So, I think it makes sense to get this submitted... If we could pump $14,000,000 of federal grant money into this thing, I think it goes a long ways to helping us make Phase 1A a reality,\" Holmes said, characterizing the federal portion of the project in slightly different figures while indicating strong council support. No public speakers addressed the item during the public hearing.

A council member moved \"for approval and first reading\" and the motion was seconded. City Secretary Parker polled the council and the motion passed. The resolution directs the city manager and/or the director of strategic initiatives to act on behalf of the city in matters related to the application, including executing applications, assurances and certifications required by the program.

Why it matters: If awarded, the grant would reduce local costs for the downtown Phase 1A park project and fund major public amenities in the area identified by staff. The required 1:1 match means the city or its partners must secure an equal amount of local funding before the grant can be fully realized.

Next steps: Staff will submit the application by the April 15 deadline and, if the city is selected, return to council with further details about award conditions and implementation responsibilities.","The City of Waco voted to approve on first reading a resolution to apply for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant through the National Park Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help fund a roughly 7-acre downtown park in the Phase 1A redevelopment area, with a required 1:1 local match.","actionData","errors"]

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Waco resident raises concerns about inspection records, digital signatures and missing site elements for Chestnut property

Waco council approves minutes, proclamations, ordinances and consent agenda; several zoning measures advance

Waco council approves first reading to apply for up-to-$15 million federal park grant for downtown phase 1A