City of Kyle annexes about 2.07 acres near CR 158 that contains a gas transfer station

The Kyle City Council voted unanimously Aug. 15 to annex roughly 2.07 acres at 1144 Kenner Road/County Road 158 (ANX 24-0023), part of a development agreement tied to property owned by Mr. Moretti.

Mr. Atkinson, city staff presenting the item, said the property is a "natural gas transfer station between Kinder Morgan and another gas pipeline" and noted the city "will be able to collect Ed Valorem, and we are researching if we're gonna be collecting franchise fees for the site as well." The annexation was presented as part of a previously approved development agreement and a possession-and-use agreement related to a future right-of-way for "South Go Forth."

Councilmember Zuniga questioned whether annexation would allow the city to require aesthetic changes at the site, noting, "It's all gated with barbed wire." Mr. Atkinson replied that the facility is privately owned and "would remain in place," though he said additional requirements could be considered for current conditions.

A motion to approve the ordinance passed with a 7-0 vote. After the vote the presiding officer asked whether there was any objection to final passage; seeing none, the council declared the item finally passed.

The annexation moves land that had been outside city limits into the City of Kyle. City officials said the action will allow collection of ad valorem taxes and that staff is determining whether franchise fees also apply. No date for implementation or any ordinance number was specified in the meeting record.

The council will return to routine business; the city clerk and planning staff will follow up on administrative steps required to finalize the annexation.