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Hurst council approves multiple first-reading ordinances, funds community program, ratifies emergency repair and authorizes $556,165 equipment purchase
Summary
The council approved first readings for two ordinances (AV Insurance rezoning and changes to alcoholic beverage permitting), adopted a TMRS COLA first reading, authorized a $25,000 grant and reimbursement for CPR/6 Stones, ratified up to $126,000 for emergency erosion repairs, and approved a $556,165 vac truck purchase.
At a single meeting the Hurst City Council approved several administrative and budgetary items ranging from zoning and retirement benefits to community grants and equipment purchase.
Council approved first readings of ordinance 26-12 to permit a small insurance agency at 125 Norwood Drive (AV Insurance) after city planner Michelle described modest site and accessibility upgrades and the applicant, Eric Carter, explained renovation plans for a 1950s house. Neighbor Georgina Butcher expressed concern about nighttime lighting; the applicant said lighting would be limited to motion-activated floodlights and typical residential-style fixtures.
The council also approved on first reading ordinance 26-13 to grant a 30% ad hoc cost-of-living adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index for Hurst retirees and beneficiaries under the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with staff reporting the adjustment is already built into the FY2026 budget. City Secretary Rita Frick and staff then explained changes prompted by recent state legislation that bar the city from collecting certain alcohol permit fees; ordinance 26-14 was approved on first reading to remove the fee while preserving the city's review and inspection role.
Council unanimously approved resolution 18-98 to continue the city’s support for the Community Powered Revitalization program (CPR) run in partnership with 6 Stones, authorizing up to $25,000 for completed projects plus a one-time $25,000 lump-sum payment to support CPR staff. Lance Lampard, CPR director, thanked the city and outlined CPR's work painting and repairing homes and assisting veterans and vulnerable residents.
Public Works staff described an emergency erosion threat along Little Bear Creek and asked the council to ratify the city manager’s emergency authorization to proceed with repairs not to exceed $126,000; the council ratified that authorization. The council also authorized the purchase of a replacement vac truck from McKinlock Equipment & Supply for $556,165.03, funded from leftover wastewater bond funds and cash allocated for sewer infrastructure.
Council set public hearings for two substandard properties (1129 Desiree Lane and 1324 West Redbud Drive) for 12/09/2025 and concluded with the approval of three executive-session resolutions related to personnel reviews.
