The Amarillo City Council on Oct. 14 gave first‑reading consent to a petition to form the Noble Park Municipal Utility District No. 1 in Randall County, a step required under Texas law for local MUD formation. The parcel covers about 601.5 acres near Hillside Drive and Helium Road in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Why it matters: A municipal utility district is a common Texas financing tool that allows a developer to fund water, wastewater, drainage and street infrastructure with district bonds and assessments; MUDs ultimately issue debt to build public improvements and are repaid from property tax and user fees inside the district. The formation will shape how a large parcel on Amarillo’s edge is developed and financed.

What the hearing covered
- The petitioning owner (PW Land Holdings) provided the required documentation showing a majority in value of property owners within the proposed boundary supported the petition.
- The developer estimates about $120 million in infrastructure costs for build‑out of 2,297 residential units; staff estimated potential buildout taxable value north of $600 million when vertical improvements are included.
- City staff said no adverse effect on city utilities, rates or bond ratings is expected because district infrastructure will be developer-funded and dedicated to the city or operated by the district.

Council action and next steps: Council opened and closed the public hearing and voted to adopt the first-reading resolution consenting to the MUD. Staff will proceed with the required second reading and follow statutory steps for the district’s creation. The petition and the developer’s plan will continue to be evaluated by county and state agencies during the formation process.

Ending: The consent vote begins the formal creation process for Noble Park MUD No. 1, enabling the petitioning landowner to move forward with district formation and subsequent infrastructure financing under Texas statutory procedures.