Council approves development agreement for 49.5‑acre ETJ parcel; takes consolidated plan for HUD funds under advisement

On July 10 the City Council approved a development agreement with Brazos Valley TDC LLC for roughly 49.5 acres in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction off Arrington Road. Staff described the proposal as a single‑family neighborhood with rural roads and private parkland; the city agreed to provide wastewater service in exchange for the owners’ petition to annex and adherence to city development standards. Council voted to approve the agreement unanimously (motion by Councilmember Wright, second by Councilmember McElhinney).

Separately, staff presented the 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the FY2026 annual action plan and budget for HUD CDBG and HOME funds (including carryover), which total approximately $4 million. Planning staff outlined eligibility rules (income and LMI area criteria), recommended allocations for housing (including a proposed new housing‑services program and a planned increase in down‑payment assistance from $50,000 to $80,000), public services, and public facilities (proposed projects include Lincoln Recreation Center splash pad, library drop boxes, a two‑year sidewalk design/construction phased project, and an emergency flood‑warning generator tied to a CDBG MIT award). The item was presented for public comment; no speakers signed up and staff will return after the 30‑day comment period for final action.

What’s next: the development agreement proceeds under its terms, and the consolidated plan and CDBG/HOME budget will return to council for adoption after the HUD comment period and any edits arising from public input.