The Anna City Council voted unanimously Jan. 14, 2025, to authorize the city manager to execute an agreement with the North Point Crossing Homeowners Association for design and construction of drainage improvements to an unnamed tributary of Sweetwater Creek.

City staff and HOA representatives described the project as targeted erosion repair rather than a complete concrete-lined channel. Assistant City Manager Greg Peters told the council the city would perform as much design work in-house as possible to maximize construction dollars; project documents require the HOA to deposit $100,000 into a special account and authorize the city to match that amount, for a $200,000 total budget.

During the public comment period, several North Point Crossing residents urged larger city participation. Jeff Frazier, a homeowner, said the erosion was caused by development activity and asked the council to pay a greater share; he told the council, “I’m asking that the city pays 75% of the cost as compared to 50%.” HOA president Robbie Sell and treasurer Delphine Lowry described community impacts including pool closure, higher assessments and reduced event activity, and thanked staff for negotiating a deal.

Key terms the council adopted require the HOA deposit before design and set timelines that the city would commence construction within 120 days of that deposit and complete the work within 180 days of commencement. The agreement also states the HOA is responsible for maintenance after construction; the city said it may still consider future assistance by council action.

Councilmembers praised staff and the HOA’s leadership for the negotiated compromise. The resolution passed 6–0.

ENDING: The city will coordinate with the HOA on final design presentations to neighbors before construction begins. Any unspent funds will be returned pro rata to the city and the HOA per the agreement’s 50/50 structure.