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City development services staff said the site is currently under construction for five commercial buildings totaling roughly 20,000 square feet. The property is bordered by a public school to the north, single-family residential to the east and west and a daycare facility to the south. Staff reported the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 19 and unanimously recommended approval.

The applicant’s representative, Anthony Good of Good Faith Engineering, told the council that the owner has not yet signed leases but has received interest from potential retail tenants; no specific tenants or commitments were presented.

Several council members said the core question is whether the change is driven by a known tenant need or is a general allowance for possible retail. Council members expressed concerns about potential traffic impacts at school pick-up and drop-off times, the narrowness of the property and buffering between buildings and adjacent homes. Staff clarified a zoning height question: although PO allows greater maximum heights generally, both PO and LB limit buildings to 35 feet when located within 100 feet of residential property, so the nearby residential interface would be subject to a 35-foot cap under either district.

Staff offered to provide council a side-by-side chart comparing the PO and LB zoning districts for the site, including uses, setbacks and height/setback implications; council requested that comparison before second reading. The public hearing record included a single in-support comment from a city resident.

Because the item was at first reading, council did not take final action and continued the matter for a future meeting. Staff said they will return with the zoning comparison and any additional information council requests.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cedar Park - City Council","oneSentenceSummary","Council held a first reading and public hearing on a rezoning request for nearly 3 acres at 1401 North Lakeline to allow retail and other local business uses; Planning & Zoning previously recommended approval.","taxTitle","Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas","taxId",2824,"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},6472487,"Council approves $2.55M contract for Bell District shared-use path connecting to Brushy Creek trail",517,3963000,4480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5776424-f50ff15793c64040da35ced0e35047f3&start=3963&end=4480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5776424-f50ff15793c64040da35ced0e35047f3/thumbnail_3963000.jpg","/articles/6472487/Cedar-Park/Williamson-County/Texas/Council-approves-255M-contract-for-Bell-District-shared-use-path-connecting-to-Brushy-Creek-trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472487-ecae232ae949d14eea91bbc14bcef591/orig.mp4?Expires=1775130765&Signature=hVTHcERWT8QwBBa15KhAanerd2Q8RsuCmW9eT38-cim8V6WAcCBishjoQqWnL3pSurtmYHr-4UGwtlXtE0G2pInxkQbB7xdXiXB-Xfnenqmqe~7AWZFHFGM~VEmGAlgldbgWG7OQFoEuX~0yuP334bJKyaOxcgl7Q~HzmtPUqC2kMLlpfaL~9iJgiGE6QUyFozsqhzhQpECBPmpewUzpWvR~exK~G4fkPAaaQekxMTaUxGAqK64VvJUFwyFPvDWs-tx0oHYxrsddyTRaG6qoMjEFTjSwDnKrVrA0b9AJbMdICbhgR79yA7yCO3xHUbj04KD7gcHXpJ7pjZtOpMw-Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cedar Park City Council on Sept. 11 authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Texas Road LLC doing business as Austin Underground for the Bell District shared-use path project, not to exceed $2,548,692, with a contract duration of 300 days.

City staff said the project will connect the existing shared-use paths on the west and east sides of North Bell Boulevard and tie into the 183A shared-use path and Brushy Creek Regional Trail. The alignment runs along the north side of Brushy Creek Road for about 4,000 linear feet and includes a new pedestrian rail crossing. Funding for the project was provided through the city's 2022 bond program.

Engineering staff told the council the project scope goes beyond a concrete trail: work includes relocation of existing utility meter boxes, curb and gutter and drainage upgrades, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) extensions under driveways, ADA-compliant ramps and landscaping restoration. Staff also noted the pedestrian rail crossing will require specialized subcontractor work and gate arms; the construction schedule anticipates significant coordination with CapMetro and adjacent projects.

Council members questioned unit-cost drivers; staff responded that the estimate reflects the full scope of work, coordination requirements and the need to meet ADA and drainage standards. Staff said specific driveways and the fire station approach will be reworked where necessary to meet cross-slope and transition requirements.

A resident comment in the record said the path will be welcomed by users of Bell Park and the library and looked forward to construction. The contract award was approved unanimously.","Cedar Park council awarded a contract to Austin Underground to build a roughly 4,000-foot shared-use path linking the Bell District to the 183A shared use path and Brushy Creek Regional Trail, including a pedestrian rail crossing. Contract value not to exceed $2,548,692; construction timeline about 300 days.",{"_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},6472492,"Cedar Park adopts $215.2 million FY2026 budget, sets 36¢ tax rate and approves $32M certificates of obligation",1182,2140000,3322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5776424-f50ff15793c64040da35ced0e35047f3&start=2140&end=3322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5776424-f50ff15793c64040da35ced0e35047f3/thumbnail_2140000.jpg","/articles/6472492/Cedar-Park/Williamson-County/Texas/Cedar-Park-adopts-2152-million-FY2026-budget-sets-36-tax-rate-and-approves-32M-certificates-of-obligation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6472492-68ba5bf905514df72306188c907d5e39/orig.mp4?Expires=1775130765&Signature=OzlhPuXkXLz62BwC4hCqY9TTdCO17oVcWKjQUrp1z80nn1KbwrTwLc9tnOR~JWxNyFS3NqH-VDG~dXUuaDcDfT-B-WVXTKflZGohdPR2WKjEpdVHmEhNABRqpGv9hTnhq~yDe-lqaUHBWmRjORQtIiYRfoXWzVdCshIyxBGDvSYDgkxEzENt2VVma-bUHVbIcd2Q1RJKN5jkEQPlp4KzCbrrwPn2gQMztYw-zdJmWKJb1f58XA5AAJZ0Vh1BHU9UA2XXy1RLh3MFqoTEJ1vwvVToDvU3jmUKxPOKcYgbvO3NkE2G~dWlh05H4iuzTIjN2ufz6rL43cw935ftCqTIzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cedar Park City Council on Sept. 11 adopted a $215,200,000 fiscal year 2026 budget, set the city’s property tax rate at $0.36 per $100 of taxable value and approved publication of the city’s intent to issue certificates of obligation totaling up to $32,000,000.

The budget approved by the council allocates $82,800,000 to the general fund and $45,000,000 to the utility fund, with the remaining $87,400,000 spread across restricted and special revenue funds. City staff said public safety accounts for roughly 53% of budgeted general fund expenses. Staff presented a revenue mix with property tax representing about 40% of revenues and sales tax about 30%.

City finance staff advised that the proposed tax rate of 36¢ is a small decrease from the prior rate by cents, but the council also voted to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget package as required under Texas truth-in-taxation procedures. The council approved the budget, the tax ordinance and the required ratification votes during the meeting; all votes recorded were unanimous.

The council also approved a resolution directing staff to publish the city’s intent to issue certificates of obligation not-to-exceed $32,000,000. According to staff, the issuance is split into $20,000,000 for general capital needs (to be repaid over seven years) and $12,000,000 for drainage and stormwater projects (to be repaid over 20 years). Staff said the stormwater portion will be self-supporting, funded in part by the city’s dedicated stormwater sales-tax allocation.

Separately, staff provided an update on a planned utility system revenue bond issuance. Financial adviser Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance said staff will seek a rating, expects an analyst call the week of Oct. 13, a rating response about Oct. 30 and a bond sale targeted for Nov. 20 with closing in December. Wegmiller said market interest rates were “in the low fours” at the time of his remarks.

Council also approved a list of community support funding allocations for 2026 totaling $88,500. Finance staff said applicant organizations must document direct assistance provided to Cedar Park residents before reimbursement.

Votes at a glance
- H1: Adopt FY2026 budget — motion approved unanimously (yes:7, no:0).
- H2: Adopt 2026 tax rate at $0.36 per $100 — motion approved unanimously (yes:7, no:0).
- H3: Ratify property tax increase reflected in the budget (truth-in-taxation ratification) — motion approved unanimously (yes:7, no:0).
- H4: Publish intent to issue certificates of obligation up to $32,000,000 (20M general / 12M stormwater) — motion approved unanimously (yes:7, no:0).
- H5: Utility system revenue bonds — informational update; no formal action taken.
- H7: Community support funding allocations totaling $88,500 — motion approved unanimously (yes:7, no:0).

Why it matters: The adopted budget sets the city’s spending and revenue priorities for the coming fiscal year, including hires and program funding the council identified as priorities during the budget process. The certificates of obligation will fund capital projects described in the budget, including road resurfacing, facility improvements and stormwater projects that staff said were identified in the city’s stormwater master plan.

What’s next: Staff said it plans to bring the CO and utility bond ordinances forward in the coming months for final authorizing action and to proceed with the planned issuances if market conditions and council direction remain the same.","At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Cedar Park City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget, set the property tax rate at 36¢ per $100 of value, approved notice to issue up to $32 million in certificates of obligation and allocated $88,500 in community support funding.","actionData","errors"]

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Cedar Park adopts $215.2 million FY2026 budget, sets 36¢ tax rate and approves $32M certificates of obligation