Navasota council approves bond sale, right-of-way closure, CDBG grant, adds fourth school resource officer and several equipment purchases

The Navasota City Council on March 24 voted to close a 60-foot portion of Dallas Street, authorize the sale of up to $1.785 million in certificates of obligation for city capital projects, accept a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with a 10% local match, adopt required civil-rights policies for CDBG, and approve an interlocal agreement to add a fourth full‑time school resource officer for Navasota Independent School District.

The votes came during a regular meeting at Council Chambers where Mayor Bert Miller presided and all councilmembers were recorded as present. The session also included staff reports, a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, and routine consent items including financial statements and equipment replacements for city utilities.

Why it matters: The bond authorization will provide funding for multiple capital projects — including pool renovation, fire station design and library roof replacement — while the CDBG award targets street and utility work in a low‑to‑moderate‑income area. The SRO agreement changes staffing at city schools and carries immediate personnel and budget implications.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 1069‑25 — Close 60-foot portion of Dallas Street right‑of‑way (first reading/approval). Motion to approve carried unanimously. (See action record.)

- Ordinance 1070‑25 — Authorize issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 (not to exceed $1,785,000). Motion to adopt carried unanimously; sale…