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Fulshear council approves small-business grants, software and development rule updates; several items adopted, one postponed
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting the council adopted a small‑business grant pilot, approved a response‑management software contract and added graywater to low‑impact development options in the CDO; it also approved a bond‑reimbursement resolution and a utility‑agreement amendment, while deferring water‑rate action to a committee.
The City of Fulshear council approved multiple business items on Dec. 16, 2025 while tabling larger or legally sensitive items for later review.
What passed
- Small‑business grant program (Fulshear Development Corporation): Council adopted a pilot program that reimburses up to 50% of project costs, not to exceed $10,000 per award, with $50,000 budgeted for the pilot year. Staff said applicants may be recommended by the EDC and council will control total disbursement through budget limits.
- Response‑management/call‑center software (Agreement No. 2026‑002): Council approved a vendor to provide an after‑hours call center, geofenced messaging and integration with the city’s Everbridge notifications.
- Coordinated Development Ordinance amendment (LID/graywater option): Council approved adding graywater as an option for low‑impact development to encourage alternative on‑site water use and reduce potable demand for irrigation.
- Bond reimbursement resolution: Council approved a resolution permitting reimbursement of up to $13.5 million in eligible park capital costs from proceeds of planned general‑obligation bonds.
- First amendment to utility commitment agreement: Council approved a developer/MUD amendment that shortens a proposed sanitary alignment and upsizes a water main in exchange for other infrastructure commitments.
What was postponed or tabled
- Water and wastewater rate ordinance (item c): Following extended public comment and questions about North Fort Bend Water Authority timing, impact fees, peak demand and project estimates, council voted to postpone a final vote and form a committee to produce more detailed options.
- Zoning amendments and group‑homes ordinance (item e): Staff recommended and council accepted postponement of final action pending more legal review; staff will return with a draft ordinance and a companion reasonable‑accommodation ordinance in January.
Next steps: staff will implement the council’s direction to form a utility review committee, return with revised ordinance drafts and continue bond‑sale planning into early 2026.
