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Councilman Hicks said traffic backs up near Steele High School and that left‑turn movement from Santa Clara is often blocked. Public Works staff noted a standard warrant analysis requires traffic counts, peak‑hour measurements and review of crash history; similar counts in other neighborhoods had not met stop‑warrant thresholds. Despite that, staff recommended performing data collection and analysis so the council could decide based on objective criteria.

Councilman Hicks moved and the council approved the traffic study request; staff said the study will cost approximately $5,000 and staff will report results to council. City Manager Brian Reid noted the city could draw the expense from an available ARPA set‑aside used for prior traffic studies. The study will also include review of pedestrian activity and crash history at the intersection.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Cibolo Regular City Council Meeting - May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cibolo City Council on May 13 directed staff to perform a traffic warrant analysis for an all‑way stop at Main Street and Santa Clara after residents and council members raised recurring congestion and safety concerns.","taxTitle","Cibolo City, Guadalupe County, Texas","taxId",55596,"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},6059943,"Council adopts second FY24‑25 budget amendment to add grants and reallocate personnel costs",260,3834000,4094000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e&start=3834&end=4094","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e/thumbnail_3834000.jpg","/articles/6059943/Cibolo-City/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Council-adopts-second-FY2425-budget-amendment-to-add-grants-and-reallocate-personnel-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059943-93b36f58b8c04401d79a4f7fc12ee953/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182057&Signature=MERH908T7YOJQlMRKA2bosH2KWdisATDNBIpZbW~KKYHysUMt2P3rcDCEwagAM90cMv4w8AqK~O4JuPaE4fYzvyz6duiyxL9OwNN5RHOXjs0bL5qIzNT86DsWQQkOjvA1XThlf4MMEWtcAIYxDMpbJilc9uEMdyaBL~odHLMZCzdvgKgh4D6RdqUBiKO2Pk9x9kH23jVC1SVDR5QXwAjHzoTgXMXdqrVBCC8~3BkPBXcej2ncibvmNc1~-ieEn6piJUxsrExSseS9j~WxiVga5M56BinwwjxheimnyJLkcE8G~DamJkbcTqQ1NjFg1WCSPKtXql8WHbRS3o1xZG9mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted an ordinance on May 13 approving a second amendment to the fiscal year 2024‑25 budget that adjusts three funds: the General Fund, the Grants Fund, and the Parkland Fees Fund.

Finance Director Anna Miranda explained the changes: the General Fund increases include $5,000 for a traffic count study and $26,200 for the city’s share of the Guadalupe Appraisal District budget; the General Fund is reduced by $49,500 by reallocating a portion of the victim services coordinator salary to the Grants Fund.

The Grants Fund reflects five awarded grants: a Major Violent Crime Prevention Act (MVCPA) award of $525,000 to fund two police officers, a crime analyst and related equipment; a cybersecurity grant of about $155,000; a victim liaison grant of $65,000 (which covers part of the victim services coordinator and related travel and supplies); a shield project grant of $81,700; and an NRA small award of $2,300 for range rifle and ammunition. The Parkland Fees Fund adjustment carries forward prior‑year funds for the Town Creek Trail project.

Miranda said the $49,500 was shifted to the grant fund so accounting for grant‑funded personnel remains clear and available for grantor review. Council members asked clarifying questions about grant accounting and duration. The ordinance was approved on a 5‑2 vote.","City council approved a second budget amendment that adds several awarded grants — including a $525,000 MVCPA grant for two police officers and a crime analyst — and reallocates payroll portions into the grant fund for the victim services coordinator; council passed the ordinance 5–2.",{"_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},6059948,"Council approves resolution to pursue right‑of‑way acquisitions for Tolly Road project; eminent domain remains council decision",341,6769000,7110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e&start=6769&end=7110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e/thumbnail_6769000.jpg","/articles/6059948/Cibolo-City/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Council-approves-resolution-to-pursue-rightofway-acquisitions-for-Tolly-Road-project-eminent-domain-remains-council-decision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059948-65539a1b95f3f574c298ce96b40b8c60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182057&Signature=Tm6lAygncevCNn10OwdNHDqe0PGER7RHLGEoyy-JC~c6cSODKylRgWPpTFzuDtmbpWf2xe0AQpgAOk7rPnk5g34jjRRUxXlDVfq7sSjIBAg7Rg89L1ldnCwj2U6yqUMBtAzhLsdjAreVee9ZI1skccRUR7n9FZ6Ugm4RzEP2XKrRAyzKI72-l8OeKC0TLB3CGEM3OdsbArcT3NctU-Ja9IJPE5yoaZlxGfFD5Q6lQ6ZcqxAerrcHOoEvPV8fz8FNd33WsEjBwdEjXDCilZ4oEmL5mBFYFcgSV3rbtDjWlBuJycjy6byGK5RUEDAFr6MgwUhMieb60nmDE1v5AW1q2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cibolo City Council voted 4–3 on May 13 to authorize staff to proceed with property acquisition activities needed to reconstruct Tolly Road, including survey access, negotiations and the preparation to file eminent‑domain proceedings if negotiations fail.

Public Works Director Julio Gomez said the Tolly Road project dates to voter approval in 2018 and that the city needs about 2.1 acres in easements and fee interest from roughly 13 property owners for drainage and roadway improvements. Staff reported contact with property owners and that four owners had not agreed to allow survey access or to engage in negotiations. Gomez said staff has made repeated outreach and that project costs rise each month the work is delayed.

Several council members pressed staff on whether eminent domain would be used automatically; Gomez and City Attorney Paul Wenland clarified that the resolution only authorizes staff to continue negotiations and to work with property owners to make final offers. Wenland said any formal eminent‑domain filings would return to council for approval.

Council discussion noted property‑owner concerns about impacts and a desire to minimize acquisitions to easements where possible. Councilman Mahoney stressed compensation would be paid at fair market value if eminent domain were pursued; others urged continued outreach. The vote was 4 in favor and 3 opposed, meeting the council’s supermajority threshold for the action as noticed.

Council directed staff to continue negotiations, obtain survey access where owners permit it, and return to council with any recommended filings for eminent domain for each specific parcel rather than asking for blanket authority to condemn.","Council voted 4–3 to authorize city staff to pursue property surveys and negotiate acquisitions — including offers up to purchase or, if necessary, eminent domain — for right‑of‑way needed to reconstruct Tolly Road. Staff emphasized they will return to council before filing eminent‑domain proceedings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059954,"Council schedules workshop after CCMA warns delays could close window to join South plant expansion",1549,7471000,9020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e&start=7471&end=9020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e/thumbnail_7471000.jpg","/articles/6059954/Cibolo-City/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Council-schedules-workshop-after-CCMA-warns-delays-could-close-window-to-join-South-plant-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059954-45147f061bdcae59ef17079decad5a40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182058&Signature=lMS8qE3L7kClbZrqgFq5t1~3~TZgoDqD8ITLK1omJKOvyK5kmCquZiFty-UCsSQopSVdwF6P39ly0gF7HEEMK~k~kBf00OEmzl55dGoAjj6CsOxMfpyQwG4aGkd1mlr90SmdNT3mHCC6Jwfo6znQb4e4X1lVl2XCuhoncg8hCkDUODWfaQZg2il0WjqD7oZhzQyX8o61hvsqa6-q1RwbJbajjYJrML8~GdTgAWhkjya28Lf6svkwS-FyjBFm~KYyYbg0VosiifhjxxyRFppu90lFHRlbEPHaR0OrLe95lWzMtwtCexc0hLmfg~zf6XINOEA0ngAKtYZkwanOyI2gTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cibolo city staff and leaders from the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority urged the City Council on May 13 to schedule a workshop to consider buying additional capacity in a planned expansion of the CCMA south wastewater treatment plant.

Clint Ellis, CCMA general manager, and Ryan Mattson described Schertz’s request for roughly 1.375 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional capacity and said Schertz’s timetable has accelerated the need to decide whether Cibolo should join the current expansion. Ellis said CCMA is pursuing a major permit amendment with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to raise permitted capacity and that Schertz’s requested capacity would push the plant past an intermediate phase directly toward a final permitted phase.

City Manager Brian Reid and CCMA staff presented two buy‑in options for Cibolo: a smaller buy‑in of 0.5 MGD that would give the city roughly 4,838 living‑unit equivalents (LUEs) at an estimated construction share of about $17.25 million (not including contingency), and a larger buy‑in of 1.125 MGD (bringing total permitted south plant capacity to 3.0 MGD) that would provide roughly 8,870 LUEs and cost the city an estimated $38 million for its share of construction plus design. Estimates assume roughly $25–$30 per gallon construction cost; staff warned costs could vary with market conditions.

Engineers and staff emphasized timing: CCMA expects to submit permit materials in June, TCEQ review can take up to 12 months, and construction would take 24–30 months after design and procurement. Ellis and staff recommended a joint meeting with Schertz and CCMA so the three parties can examine phasing, cost allocation, impact‑fee credits and financing. Reid said the city does not immediately lack capacity but that missing the current expansion “is our one opportunity” to buy capacity without waiting multiple years.

Council members asked for more detailed design and financing scenarios and agreed by consensus to hold a workshop in June to dive into costs, master planning for interceptor backbones and the lift‑station and force‑main work the city would need on the Cibolo side of the creek. No binding action or commitment of funds was taken at the May 13 meeting.","City staff and CCMA urged council to authorize a workshop on wastewater capacity after Schertz requested a large expansion of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority’s south wastewater plant. Staff said Schertz’s project creates an opportunity; delaying could mean waiting 6–7 years for another expansion window.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6059959,"Cibolo council approves 10‑year solid‑waste franchise with Waste Connections, new services start July 28",2543,4165000,6708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e&start=4165&end=6708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293397-4f6e9f9f7767a10b59e8a4d7230f106e/thumbnail_4165000.jpg","/articles/6059959/Cibolo-City/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Cibolo-council-approves-10year-solidwaste-franchise-with-Waste-Connections-new-services-start-July-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059959-7067699b1de979d9ab9561a0ff2aae52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182058&Signature=nY~8GNB9BdirHO~IudS8P-TDGoeID7ZN1Gm9KZSCkcn4ym1aIWYL9y77jsY7K3QkIlN~QZ~UI1xUFYY6-aaS-WIepnjrBAu0GS9J2BU4B6H~J4Z-EpsNNXArCHciRckfVtrVPLdPm5lPuWsCL-e0MhMCki94a70yFbCgXqx6JhlQsK6Ef9GQuibhhaLG0D84vnIZ9W8EnLCIvJyZHeNP~Xhr0zzwuVTjAUI7F3FeksCaWhh9QL2cNVij1HWrMaY5UHHCMF3H1iyqUppIwsAza6rR6BIuF3j0XGHGDsR74o5RIMvETBUFsqKEFlJrLhp86VIJ~I2feKxtLWFYFevVeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cibolo City Council on May 13 approved an ordinance granting Waste Connections of Texas, LLC an exclusive franchise to collect municipal solid waste and recyclables in the city, voting 7–0 to move forward with a five‑year term and a single five‑year extension option.

Council members and staff framed the vote around replacing an aging 2005 agreement and adding services the city does not currently provide. City Manager Brian Reid told the council the new contract “provides an enhanced level of service” and modernizes rate adjustments and reporting. Reid said new service will begin July 28 and that the city will deliver new, chipped carts to every household the week of July 15.

Council members focused on service details. Under the approved franchise, residential solid waste and recycling will be collected once a week; the city will receive brush and bulk pickup once every two weeks with a 3‑cubic‑yard limit per pickup; household hazardous waste (HHW) will be collected curbside on request; and the city will stop seasonal spring/fall drop‑off chipping and twice‑annual HHW events because those services become regular curbside options. Reid said the twice‑weekly trash pickup the city received through the incumbent would be available only through July 25; after July 28 residents who need more frequent service can request a second cart for a fee. The adopted rate was presented in the packet as $21.89 per month for typical residential service, about $4.94 above current rates explained in staff materials.

Waste Connections representatives told council the company will provide customer care, a mobile app for pickup reminders, GPS tracking of collection vehicles and daily reporting to the city. Zachary Ryan, district manager, said, “Anytime there is an issue, I can assure you we will address it immediately and try to make sure that it doesn't happen again.” Jason Roe, municipal account representative, said the firm will replace commercial containers before starting service and will do targeted outreach to Old Town businesses.

Staff also noted operational and financial protections in the agreement: a 10% franchise fee (reduced from the city’s prior 15%), annual CPI‑based rate adjustments with notice requirements, reporting and audit rights, equipment age limits, and liquidated damages for missed routes or service failures. Disposal fee pass‑throughs for state TCEQ fees are covered in the contract and will be disclosed to customers as required.

Mayor Mark Allen and council members praised the outreach and vendor interviews used in selecting the contractor. Reid said five proposals were received and Waste Connections ranked highest on best‑value criteria including cost. The ordinance authorizes the city manager to execute the franchise agreement and sets the start of new services for July 28.

Councilman Hicks moved approval; Councilwoman Donnetta Roberts seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The council directed staff to produce customer communications, tailored notices for commercial customers and an Old Town outreach plan before the July start date. Staff will monitor contractor performance through the required daily and monthly reports and maintain authority to enforce liquidated damages specified in the franchise agreement.","City council voted 7–0 to approve an ordinance granting Waste Connections an exclusive franchise to collect residential solid waste and recyclables. The contract phases in service changes: once‑a‑week trash and recycling, biweekly brush/bulk, curbside hazardous‑waste pickup, a 10% franchise fee and new carts delivered mid‑July.","actionData","errors"]

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