Liberty Hill EDC agrees to cover $9,632 shortfall for city parks master plan

The Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation board voted to fund a $9,632 shortfall so the city can move forward on a five‑year parks master plan. The motion, made by Speaker 8 and seconded by Speaker 4, passed by voice vote after discussion about scope, budgeting and vendor selection.

Board members pressed staff for basic project documentation and asked who would prepare the plan and whether the study would cover only city limits or include the extra‑territorial jurisdiction. Speaker 3 said the board should view the plan as an economic development tool: “I think this is a this one we shouldn't pass by because I think it's very important that we have a master plan that helps us get more grants and more opportunities for the city to see more money come in,” Speaker 3 said. Staff explained the EDC would set aside a line item and that the plan would be taken to city council as a budget item next year.

Board members sought clarity about how the EDC's contribution would be used and whether projects identified in the master plan would receive direct EDC funding. Speaker 3 said the EDC would be able to help with materials or pay a portion of projects, but that council would make final budget decisions. Several members noted Parks & Recreation was not represented at the meeting and requested more formal coordination with that board before spending EDC funds.

The public hearing required under Texas Local Government Code section 505.152 was opened and closed without public comment. The motion to cover the identified shortfall was recorded as approved; the transcript records the motion, second and a passing voice vote but does not specify a roll‑call tally.

Next steps: staff will place the funding as a budget item to present to city council and will work to provide additional documentation and stakeholder coordination requested by board members.