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CITY OF LEON VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Leon Valley City Council Chambers
6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, TX 78238
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
AGENDA
The City of Leon Valley City Council Shall Hold an In-Person Meeting with A Quorum of Members
of City Council to Be Physically Present in The Leon Valley City Council Chambers, 6400 El Verde
Road, Leon Valley, Texas 78238. Some Members of City Council May Appear and Participate in The
Meeting by Videoconference Pursuant to The Requirements Set Forth in The Texas Open Meetings
Act.
Citizens May E-Mail Public Comments To [email protected]. All Other
Citizen Participation May Be Provided In-Person at City Council Chambers.
1. Call to Order; Determine a Quorum is Present, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Citizens to be Heard - Citizens wishing to address the City Council for items not on the
agenda will be received at this time. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. In accordance with
the Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted from discussing or acting on items not
listed on this agenda.
3. Presentations
1. Proclamation Presented to Celebrate Martin Rodriguez's 100th Birthday - Mayor, Chris
Riley
2. Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of Municipal Courts Week, November 26, 2026 - Mayor Chris Riley
3. Presentation, Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding Citizens request to make
Hodges a Dead-End Street - Dr. Caldera, City Manager
4. Presentation, Discussion, and Direction to Staff Regarding Options and Possible
Solutions for Huebner Creek Erosion - Dr. Caldera, City Manager
5. Presentation and Discussion of the Monthly Financial Report Ending September 30,
2026 - C. Goering, Finance Director
6. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action to an Ordinance of the City of Leon Valley,
Texas, City Council Amending Chapter 8, “Offenses & Nuisances,” Article 8.10 of the
Leon Valley Code of Ordinances to Establish Standards for a Residential Rental
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Property Registration and Inspection Program for all Rental Units; And Amending
Appendix A Fee Schedule Providing for Registration, Inspections, Fees and
Enforcement; Providing for a Penalty Section; Setting Effective Date and Providing an
Initial Compliance Period - S. Woeppel, Economic Development & Special Projects
Director
4. Announcements by the Mayor and Council Members. At this time, reports about items
of community interest, which no action will be taken may be given to the public as per
Chapter 551.0415 of the Government Code, such as: expressions of thanks, congratulations
or condolence, information regarding holiday schedules, reminders of social, ceremonial, or
community events organized or sponsored by the governing body or that was or will be
attended by a member of the Leon Valley City Council or a City official.
5. City Manager's Report
1. Upcoming Important Events:
November 03, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting
6:30 PM - City Council Chambers
October 23, 2026 – Last day to apply for a Mail Ballot
October 19-30, 2026 – Early Voting Period
October 24, 2026 – Coffee with the Mayor & City Council
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Leon Valley Community Center
October 31, 2026 – Halloween Party
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Leon Valley Library
October 20-31, 2026 – Haunted House
Various times (Check Library calendar) – Leon Valley Library
November 03, 2026 – Election Day
November 11, 2026 – City Hall and Municipal Offices Closed
In observance of Veterans Day (City Hall reopens November 12, 2026)
November 14, 2026 – Citywide Garage Sale
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Citywide
November 24, 2026 – Big Rig Petting Zoo
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Raymond Rimkus Park
November 26–27, 2026 – City Offices & Municipal Court Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday (City Hall reopens November 30, 2026)
December 5, 2026 – Breakfast with Santa
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Leon Valley Library
Miscellaneous other Events and Announcements
6. Consent Agenda - All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City
Council and may be enacted by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of a
Consent Agenda item unless a member of City Council requests that the item be pulled from
the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Regular Agenda.
1. Discussion and Possible Action Approving of the Following City Council Minutes:
a.
09-15-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
City of Leon Valley
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2. Discussion and Possible Action Accepting of the Following Board/Commission Minutes:
a.
08-03-2026 Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
b.
08-05-2026 Earthwise Living Committee Meeting Minutes
c.
08-13-2026 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
d.
09-10-2026 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
3. Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance of the City Of Leon Valley, Texas,
Amending Chapter 1, “General Provisions,” Article 1.05, “Administrative Code,” Division
2, “City Manager,” Section 1.05.031, “Appointment; Functions; Absence or Disability,” of
the City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances; Removing the Provision Automatically
Designating the City Secretary to Perform the Duties of City Manager During the City
Manager’s Absence or Disability; Providing for the Designation and Appointment of an
Acting City Manager Consistent with Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter - (First Read
was Held on 9-15-2026) - Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager
4. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an
Application to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration, in the Amount up to $8,584,802 through the Promoting Resilient
Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT)
Discretionary Grant Program for the Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion
Mitigation, and Mobility Improvement Project - D. Dimaline, Public Works Director
5. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Designating the Echo as the City of
Leon Valley’s Official Newspaper for the Publication Of Ordinances, Public Hearings,
and Other Required Notices - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary
7. Regular Agenda
1. Presentation and Discussion to Consider Amending Chapter 15 Zoning, Division 2 Rules
of Construction and Definitions, Section 15.02.052 Definitions to Amend the Definition
of Assisted Living Facility, Amending Chapter 4 Business Regulations by Adding Article
4.15 Assisted Living Facilities, and Amending Appendix A Fee Schedule Article A8.000
Building and Construction Related Fees Section A8.004 Certificate of Occupancy by
Adding a Section A8.004(D) Sanitation Fee $200.00, Section A8.004(E) ALF Fire
Marshal Annual Inspection $300.00, Section A8.004(F) ALF Notice Fee $200.00 (1st
Reading as Required by City Charter) - M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on the 2027 City Calendar of Events - S.
Passailaigue, City Secretary
8. Requests from Members of City Council to Add Items to Future Agendas – Per Section
3.10 (A) of the City of Leon Valley’s Code of Ordinances, at a Meeting of City Council,
a Member of City Council May Place an Item on an Agenda by Making a Motion to
Place the Item on a Future Agenda and Receiving a Second. No Discussion Shall
Occur at the Meeting Regarding the Placement of the Item on a Future Agenda.
9. Adjournment
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Executive Session - The City Council of the City of Leon Valley reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session
at any time during this meeting to discuss any matter listed on the posted agenda, as authorized by the Texas
Government Code, including but not limited to: Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.072 –
Deliberations about Real Property, Section 551.073 – Deliberations about Gifts and Donations, Section 551.074
– Personnel Matters, Section 551.076 – Deliberations about Security Devices, and Section 551.087 – Economic
Development
Continuation of Meetings (Sec. 551.0411, Texas Government Code) - A governmental body that recesses an
open meeting to the following regular business day is not required to post a new notice if the action is taken in good
faith and not to circumvent the law. If a recessed meeting is continued to another day beyond the following business
day, written notice of the continued meeting must be given as required by law.
Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials - Members of other City boards, commissions, and/or
committees may attend this meeting in numbers that could constitute a quorum. Accordingly, this agenda is also
posted as a meeting notice for those boards, commissions, and/or committees. Members present may participate
in discussions but may not deliberate or take action on items listed on this agenda. [Attorney General Opinion No.
GA-0957 (2012)]
Certification of Posting - I hereby certify that the above Notice of Public Meeting(s) and Agenda of the Leon
Valley City Council was posted at Leon Valley City Hall, 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, Texas, and remained
posted until the conclusion of the meeting(s). This notice is also available on the City’s website at .
Accessibility: This building is wheelchair accessible. Requests for sign interpretation or other services must be
made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To arrange assistance, please call (210) 684-1391, Extension
212.
The City provides the following information in compliance Texas Government Code § 551.043(c): (i) a copy of the
City’s proposed budget may be located on the City’s home page of its website and at
https://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/finance/page/truth-taxation-information; and (ii) Taxpayer Impact Statement – For
the median-valued homestead property a comparison of the current property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the
property for the current fiscal year (“FY”), an estimate if the proposed budget is adopted for the upcoming FY, and
an estimate of a balanced budget at the no-new-revenue tax rate for the upcoming FY is below:
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
OCTOBER 14, 2026 11:40 AM
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Municipal Courts Week
• Leon Valley Municipal Court is one of many Texas
courts recognizing the dedication of municipal
judges, clerks, bailiffs, and prosecutors.
• Adopting a proclamation is one way to recognize and
celebrate Municipal Courts Week, as encouraged by
the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center.
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What Municipal Courts Do
• A municipal court is a city-operated court established
under Texas law to enforce local ordinances and
handle certain offenses within city limits.
• At the city level, Municipal Courts:
– Enforce local laws and ordinances.
– Work under state laws and often serve as a first
point of contact with the justice system.
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Community Impact
• Public Safety: By enforcing traffic and safety laws,
municipal courts help maintain order and reduce
hazards.
• Quality of Life: They address local concerns,
including nuisances and zoning issues, that impact
neighborhood well-being.
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The Role of Municipal Court Staff in Texas
• Judges and court clerks are vital to municipal courts,
ensuring proper procedures and accurate case files,
dockets, and court records.
• Prosecutors uphold due process while overseeing
the legal process from start to finish.
• Bailiffs help ensure court proceedings are lawful,
secure, and orderly.
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Years of Service with Municipal Courts
• Judge Lawrence G. Morales = 44 years.
• Judge Leslie Kassahn = 17 years.
• Tiffany Arizola, Court Administrator = 16 years.
• Sonia Corona, Senior Court Clerk = 15 years.
• Lynette Rodriguez, Court Clerk = 22 years.
• William Haynes, Court Clerk = 1 year.
• Ernest Zambrano, Bailiff = 20 years.
• Ben Castro, Bailiff = 4 ½ years.
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HODGE S STRE E T
Dead-E nd Street Request
Crystal Caldera, PhD.
October 20, 2026, City Council Meeting
Hodges Dr. at Bandera Rd.
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Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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What Council is being asked to decide
Residents have renewed their request to make Hodges a true dead-end street.
Resident request
Current condition
Decision before Council
Physically prevent through traffic while
preserving emergency access; residents
specifically proposed flexible delineators and
dead-end signage.
Hodges is already one-way northeastbound
and posted at 20 mph; no-through-truck
controls were also part of the 2016 trafficcalming package. Hodges and Althea are each
20 ft wide and serve 17 and 9 homes,
respectively.
Whether to maintain current controls, add
enforcement/monitoring, commission
engineering, or pursue a fully engineered
closure concept.
Key distinction
A “dead-end” sign does not make the street a dead end. A true closure changes emergency
access, turning movements, drainage/ROW needs, and traffic distribution to nearby streets.
Sources: 2026 resident request; Ordinance No. 16-043 (2016); 2016 Council minutes.
Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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The City has addressed Hodges before
The record shows a multi-step traffic-calming response rather than a single action.
May 2016
Closure request heard; staff noted
limited ROW, potential fire-code
issue, and likely diversion to Althea.
Jun. 2016
Oct.–Nov. 2016
2026
Council funded a formal traffic study;
children-at-play signage and other
calming measures advanced.
Council approved one-way operation,
20 mph speed limit, no-through-truck
controls and speed-hump approach.
Concrete islands were added later.
Residents renew physical-closure
request. Earlier one-way conversion
and concrete islands at Evers have
not eliminated wrong-way
complaints.
2016 staff specifically warned that closing Hodges could shift cut-through traffic to Althea and that a compliant
turnaround might not fit within the available right-of-way.
Sources: May 3, June 21, and October 3, 2016 Council minutes; Ordinance No. 16-043.
Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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Current traffic picture
The issue is neighborhood-wide, not isolated to one block.
370
420
Hodges annual average daily
trips
Althea annual average daily
trips
• Current Urban SDK counts provided by Public Works show
Althea carrying slightly more daily trips than Hodges.
• Any physical closure on Hodges should be evaluated for
displacement to Althea and other neighborhood routes.
• Linkwood, Monte Robles and Forest Way are other examples
of streets that experience cut-through concerns; Council may
wish to consider consistency of citywide policy.
• If made into a cul-de-sac, mail delivery could revert to using
both sides, as the street would revert to two-way traffic.
• Hodges averages 11 mph (15 vehicles/hour); Althea averages
10 mph (17 Vehicles/hour). Forest Pine, a wider two-way street,
averages 15 mph and 33 vehicles/hour. Average speeds do not
rule out individual speeding.
Source: Public Works email, “Average Daily Traffic Counts – Hodges & Althea” (370 / 420 AADT). Aerial: Google Maps image.
Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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Emergency access & delineators
What the evidence supports
Staff Opinion
• FHWA describes flexible plastic posts as
yielding/crashworthy and notes that large vehicles can drive
over some designs.
• FHWA also says breaching/removing post barriers for
responder access is not the preferred access method
because it requires effort and restoration.
• A street closure should therefore not depend on routine
emergency vehicles striking delineators unless the
Fire/Police Chiefs and engineer approve a specific system.
“Flexible delineators are not recommended as the
sole emergency-access solution. While many are
designed to yield when struck, routinely requiring
police or fire apparatus to drive over them can
impede response, damage vehicles, and create an
access method that should be specifically
engineered and approved.”
Current position: both the Fire Chief and Police Chief oppose
the proposed closure concept.
External verification: FHWA flexible-post crashworthiness / responder-access guidance.
Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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A true dead end is an engineering project
Fire-apparatus access standards make geometry and right-of-way central to the decision.
Typical IFC benchmark
Dead-end fire apparatus
access roads over 150 ft
generally require an
approved turnaround.
120 ft
60 ft
96 ft
hammerhead
“Y” turnaround
cul-de-sac diameter
2016 finding: Hodges and Althea were described as substandard streets with limited right-of-way. The Fire Chief
and City Engineer at the time opposed closing Hodges; the record states a cul-de-sac would likely be required and
there was not enough room.
IFC Appendix D benchmark (verify against Leon Valley’s currently adopted fire code before design). 2016 finding: May 3 Council minutes.
Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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Council options
Each option answers a different policy question; none should be treated as a simple sign-installation decision.
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Maintain current
configuration
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Engineering feasibility
study
Authorize engineer to determine
whether any compliant deadend/turnaround can fit within existing
ROW and identify drainage, utility,
access and acquisition impacts.
Keep one-way/20 mph/no-throughtruck controls. Continue routine
maintenance and enforcement; no new
capital study.
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3
Engineer a
closure
Proceed only after feasibility
confirms a compliant
concept; develop plans, cost
estimate, ROW needs,
fire/police access and trafficdiversion mitigation.
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Other ?
Neighborhood trafficmanagement study
Evaluate Hodges, Althea, Linkwood, Forest Way and
other cut-through routes together to avoid solving one
street by shifting traffic to another.
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Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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What an engineering scope should answer
If Council wants to explore closure, the first deliverable should be feasibility.
• Exact ROW width and property impacts
• May have to buy property from the owners at the Evers Rd
side in order to construct either a hammerhead or a culde-sac.
• We would have to collaborate and get permission from
both TxDOT and the City of San Antonio
• Required turnaround / fire-code compliance
• Fire apparatus turning templates and response impacts
• Police access and pursuit / incident-response impacts
• Drainage, utilities, solid waste, mail and delivery access
• Bandera/Evers intersection and TxDOT/COSA coordination, if
applicable
• Traffic redistribution to Althea and nearby cut-through streets
• Concept-level cost, schedule and any land/easement acquisition
• Staff reports that some motorists caught violating the one-way
restriction are residents of the affected streets.
Existing layout at Bandera/Hodges should be field-surveyed before
any turnaround concept is assumed feasible.
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Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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Decision framework for Council direction
The policy choice can be separated into three questions.
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Is the current one-way / 20 mph / truck-control approach sufficient, with
enforcement and monitoring?
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If not, should the City first commission a feasibility study to determine whether a
compliant dead-end design is physically possible?
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Should Hodges be evaluated alone, or as part of a broader cut-through traffic
policy that also considers Althea, Linkwood, Forest Way and similar streets?
Any physical closure concept should return to Council with engineering, Fire/Police approval, cost, ROW impacts, and a
traffic-diversion analysis.
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Hodges Street • Council Discussion
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Huebner Creek Channel Improvements
Various Options
David Dimaline
Public Works Director
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
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Summary
• Question
– City Council is being asked to select two out of four options
for the Huebner Creek Channel Improvements. The two
options will be further discussed at the City Council
workshop in November.
• Options
– Select two channel improvement options
– Deny options
– Other
• Declaration
– At Council discretion
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Purpose
• Select two drainage channel improvement options
based on previous presentations for the Huebner
Creek Channel Improvements. In November, a City
Council workshop will be held to select the final
option for the Huebner Creek Channel
Improvements.
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Background
• The original plan was explained at the February 24, 2024 City
Council meeting
• To minimize the number of trees that would have had to be
removed, the City Council asked that the project be aligned
with the existing layout of the creek
• The Council also asked that the channel be made of concrete
to prevent further erosion of the banks
• The Council asked to explore isolated riprap options to
improve slope stability at certain locations
• City Engineer has 4 design options for consideration
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Design Options
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Details
Earthen Channel
with a New
Alignment
Earthen Channel
with Concrete Riprap
on South Side
Concrete Riprap
with No Channel
Grading
Isolated Slope
Stabilization at Poss
Road & Onion House
Channel Grading
Provided
Yes
Yes
No
No
Property Acquisition
Needed
No
Yes
Yes
No
Floodplain Boundary
Improved
Yes
Yes
No
No
Trees Need to be
Removed
403
404
63
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Parcels Removed
from Ex. Floodplain
6
7
0
0
Cost of
Construction
$9,950,000
$7,350,000
$2,850,000
$940,000
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Option 1
Earthen Trapezoidal Channel With a New Alignment
– Modifications to the Existing Natural Channel Alignment
– Channel Alignment Through Park with No Property Acquisition
– Approx. 2,700 LF of Earthen Trapezoidal Channel
– Channel Grading with 30’ – 150’ Varying Bottom Width
– 3H:1V Earthen Side Slope
– Removal of Roughly 403 Trees
– Reduction in Floodplain Footprint with 6 parcels removed
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Option 1 - Exhibit
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Option 2
Existing Channel Improvements with Concrete Riprap
On the South Side
– Alignment Following the Existing Natural Channel
– Approx 2,700 LF of Earthen Trapezoidal Channel
– Channel Grading with 30’ – 150’ Varying Bottom Width
– 2H:1V Concrete Riprap on the South Side
– 3H:1V Earthen Side Slope on the North Side
– Property Acquisition of Northwest Little League Parcel (Prop
ID:217813)
– Removal of Roughly 404 Trees
– Reduction in Floodplain Footprint with 7 parcels removed
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Option 2 - Exhibit
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Option 3
Concrete Riprap On the South Side W/ No Channel Grading
– No Modifications to the Existing Channel Geometry
– Approx. 14,000 SY of Concrete Riprap on South Side
– Property Acquisition of Northwest Little League Parcel (Prop
ID:217813)
– Removal of Roughly 63 Trees
– Erosion Protection Throughout the Natural Channel Alignment
– No Improvements in Effective Floodplain Boundary Limits
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Option 3 - Exhibit
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Option 4
Isolated Slope Stabilization at Poss Road and Onion House
– No Modifications to the Existing Channel Geometry
– Approx. 2,700 SY of Concrete Riprap at Poss Road
– Approx. 1,850 SY of Concrete Riprap Behind Onion House
– Removal of Roughly 31 Trees
– No Improvements in Effective Floodplain Boundary Limits
– Fill in at the recycled waterline not included
Typical Section at Poss Road
Typical Section behind Onion House
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Option 4 - Exhibit
Concrete Riprap at
Poss Road
Concrete Riprap Behind
Onion House
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Tree Removal Summary
• Option 1
– Earthen Trapezoidal Channel with
a New Alignment
• Option 2
– Earthen Channel Improvements with
Concrete Riprap on South Side
• Option 3
– Concrete Riprap on South Side W/
No Channel Grading
• Option 4
– Isolated Channel Slope Stabilization
at Poss Road and Onion House
403
404
63
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Fiscal Impact
• Option 1
– Earthen Trapezoidal Channel with
a New Alignment
• Option 2
– Earthen Channel Improvements with
Concrete Riprap on South Side
• Option 3
– Concrete Riprap on South Side W/
No Channel Grading
• Option 4
– Isolated Channel Slope Stabilization
at Poss Road and Onion House
$9,950,000
$7,350,000
$2,850,000
$940,000
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Design Summary
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Details
Earthen Channel
with a New
Alignment
Earthen Channel
with Concrete Riprap
on South Side
Concrete Riprap
with No Channel
Grading
Isolated Slope
Stabilization at Poss
Road & Onion House
Channel Grading
Provided
Yes
Yes
No
No
Property Acquisition
Needed
No
Yes
Yes
No
Floodplain Boundary
Improved
Yes
Yes
No
No
Trees Need to be
Removed
403
404
63
31
Parcels Removed
from Ex. Floodplain
6
7
0
0
Cost of
Construction
$9,950,000
$7,350,000
$2,850,000
$940,000
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The next slides are on the drop structure
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Technical Memo – Huebner Creek Drop
Structure Improvements
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• Purpose was to evaluate alternatives for mitigating ongoing
erosion affecting the Huebner Onion Homestead
• To protect this historic site from continued channel
degradation/bank instability by assessing the feasibility of
implementing a drop structure within Huebner Creek
• Analysis by Ardurra evaluates two primary components
– 1) Removal of existing flowable fill associated with the Recycled Water
Main
– 2) Potential placement of a drop structure within Huebner Creek
between the Little League Baseball Field and Bandera Rd. bridge
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Technical Memo – (Continued)
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• Effective hydraulic conditions were obtained from the SARA
database and used as the basis of comparison for analysis
• Alternative 1 – Removal of Existing Flowable Fill at the
Recycled Water Main Crossing
– Removal of the SAWS sewer main and recycled water main
flowable-fill obstruction did not produce a significant
change in the 100-year water-surface elevations
– Analysis shows that while the utility crossings contribute to
localized backwater effects, their removal alone does not
substantially alter the overall hydraulic profile in the
vicinity of the Huebner Onion Homestead
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Technical Memo – (Continued)
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• Alternative 2 – Proposed Drop Structure Between Little
League Baseball Field and Bandera Rd. Bridge Crossing
– Incorporates all modifications included in Alternative 1, but includes
550’ of channel grading, installation of 1’ drop structure, and
construction of 3H:1V concrete rip rap (slide slope protection)
– Model shows drop structure produces localized reductions in watersurface elevation, with greatest decrease of 1.49 feet at Cross Section
15295
– Overall, results indicate modifications generate localized decreases in
depth accompanied by predictable increases in velocity
– Estimated construction cost is $1.54 million including drop structure,
channel grading, and concrete riprap along both side slopes to prevent
erosion
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Technical Memo – (Continued)
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Conclusion
• The hydraulic benefits gained from Alternative 2 are minimal
and do not improve existing flood or erosion conditions
– There was no substantial water surface elevation or velocity decreases
with the addition of a drop structure
• Given the high-cost relative to limited benefit, the proposed
improvements are not recommended
• Additionally, the analysis confirms the existing SAWS sewer
line crossing and recycled water main crossing already
function as a drop structure
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Recommendation
• At City Council discretion
• Select two options to discuss further at the
November City Council workshop to gather
additional public input
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0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
***
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/01/2026 CHECK
110181 ARDURRA GROUP, INC
1,501.50CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110182
110183
AT&T
AT&T LONG DISTANCE
630.52CR
0.27CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110184
110185
BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
CALLAGHAN ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
1,944.78CR
239.78CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110186
110187
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
379.92CR
329.70CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110188
110189
CORE & MAIN LP
DEBRA PEREZ
19,847.55CR
75.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110190
110191
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
GALLS, LLC
1,034.02CR
2,270.17CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110192
110193
VOID CHECK
VOID CHECK
0.00
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110194
110195
VOID CHECK
GRAINGER
0.00
3,534.32CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110196
110197
HEAT SAFETY EQUIPMENT, LLC.
IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC
1,344.44CR
667.81CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110198
110199
LEON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
LEON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
59.45CR
23.37CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110200
110201
LESLIE ANN KASSAHN
LONESTAR PROTECTIVE SECURITY A
800.00CR
237.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110202
110203
MARSHALL DISTRIBUTING
MESSER FORT MCDONALD
2,410.33CR
2,729.75CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110204
110205
LAWRENCE G MORALES
MY-LOR, INC.
1,550.00CR
38.60CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110206
110207
NOHEMI MARQUEZ
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
400.00CR
490.59CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110208
110209
PRESIDIO CONTRACTING LLC
QUADIENT INC
123,345.77CR
2,467.11CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110210
110211
REBECCA ORTIZ
RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLO
400.00CR
2,062.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110212
110213
SAFESITE, INC
SAN ANTONIO POOL MANAGEMENT, I
217.20CR
78.86CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110214
110215
SAWS
SIDDONS MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP
137,819.84CR
10,645.30CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110216
110217
SIRCHIE ACQUISITION CO, LLC
T-MOBILE USA
530.73CR
60.08CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/01/2026 CHECK
110218
110219
TAYLOR MADE HOSE
VALLANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC
127.25CR
95.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/01/2026 CHECK
9/02/2026 CHECK
110220
110221
VESTIS GROUP, INC.
MEDINA VALLEY SECURITY, INC.
217.46CR
169.85CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/04/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110222
110224
LEON VALLEY FD HOUSE FUND
A & M AUTO CENTER, LLC
200.00CR
164.98CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
110225
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC
203.69CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
43
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PAGE:
2
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
***
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/09/2026 CHECK
110226 AGENCY 405
2.00CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110227
110228
AMAZON.COM LLC
VOID CHECK
8,163.74CR
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110229
110230
VOID CHECK
VOID CHECK
0.00
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110231
110232
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCATI
AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, IN
1,205.00CR
66,500.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110233
110234
ANS SERVICES LLC
AT&T MOBILITY
5,801.75CR
1,464.95CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110235
110236
STEPHEN J BARSCEWSKI
BB INSPECTION SERVICES, LLC
1,460.00CR
29,445.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110237
110238
BEXAR CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRI
CORE & MAIN LP
10,641.00CR
38.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110239
110240
CORONET CYBER SECURITY, VOIDED
DAUPLER, INC.
25,704.00CR
4,900.00CR
VOIDED
OUTSTND
A
A
9/09/2026
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110241
110242
FELIPE ESPARZA
FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC
400.00CR
179.95CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110243
110244
GALLS, LLC
GRAINGER
412.12CR
331.48CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110245
110246
IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC
JAMES C. SPARKS
3.40CR
4,446.48CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110247
110248
JOSE ESPINOZA
LONESTAR PROTECTIVE SECURITY A
48.99CR
625.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110249
110250
MESSER FORT MCDONALD
METRO FIRE
2,989.50CR
1,294.15CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110251
110252
NITRO SOFTWARE,
NOHEMI MARQUEZ
VOIDED
5,466.50CR
1,180.00CR
OUTSTND
VOIDED
A
A
0/00/0000
9/09/2026
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110253
110254
SAN ANTONIO POOL MANAGEMENT, I
SIDDONS MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP
5,469.80CR
614.10CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110255
110256
SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEV
SOUTH TEXAS FIRE TRAINING, LLC
550.00CR
1,100.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110257
110258
WASHED AND SHINE, LLC
TAYLOR MADE HOSE
180.00CR
101.34CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110259
110260
TECHLEAD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THE PEACEMAKER'S ARMORY, LLC
8,240.00CR
28,290.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110261
110262
TIREHUB LLC
TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE
520.00CR
203.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110263
110264
UNITED RENTALS
VESTIS GROUP, INC.
300.70CR
179.70CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/09/2026 CHECK
9/09/2026 CHECK
110265
110266
VULCAN CONSTUCTION MATERIALS,
WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
1,560.42CR
78.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/18/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110267
110272
LEON VALLEY FD HOUSE FUND
A & M AUTO CENTER, LLC
200.00CR
89.99CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
110273
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC
32.58CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
INC.
44
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PAGE:
3
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/17/2026 CHECK
110274 ALBERT URESTI, MPA, PCC
7.50CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110275
110276
ALTAWORX, LLC
AMAZON.COM LLC
2,105.30CR
10.91CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110277
110278
ARACELI ARREAGA
AT&T
400.00CR
645.28CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110279
110280
BANIS TOWING SERVICE
BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
3,195.00CR
4,040.47CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110281
110282
BUCKHORN SOIL AND STONE
C&M LOCKSMITH & RIMFIRE SECURI
214.20CR
170.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110283
110284
CALLAGHAN ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
149.60CR
2,755.04CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110285
110286
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
774.07CR
120.62CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110287
110288
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
CORE & MAIN LP
2,354.00CR
531.98CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110289
110290
CORONET CYBER SECURITY, INC.
COURTNEY ASHBY JONES
25,704.00CR
25.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110291
110292
DAVID K YOUNG CONSULTING, LLC
VOID CHECK
159.50CR
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110293
110294
DAZLYN DELEON
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
400.00CR
554.62CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110295
110296
GALLS, LLC
GFOAT
423.40CR
100.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110297
110298
GRAINGER
GUADALUPE READYMIX, LLC
52.80CR
1,050.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110299
110300
JACQUELINE DUFFNER
JAMES C. SPARKS
25.00CR
1,274.84CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110301
110302
JESSICA SALAZAR
JIFFY LUBE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
25.00CR
108.73CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110303
110304
JOSEPHINE MARTINEZ
KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC
400.00CR
6,750.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110305
110306
LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMP
LONESTAR PROTECTIVE SECURITY A
5,838.18CR
250.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110307
110308
MAC HAIK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP
MARION BELL
200,000.00CR
2.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110309
110310
MARK A GARZA
MARLEEN MORALES
2,600.00CR
50.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110311
110312
MINNIE GARIBAY
MR.COOL AC & HEATING
75.00CR
200.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110313
110314
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
OPERATION SAFE SHIELD
1,081.41CR
25,572.84CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110315
110316
OVERDRIVE, INC.
PITNEY BOWES
3,000.00CR
1,372.98CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
110317
POLLUTION CONTROL SERVICES
360.00CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
45
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PAGE:
4
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/17/2026 CHECK
110318 PVS DX INC.
110.00CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110319
110320
SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
385.18CR
825.22CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110321
110322
SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
SAN ANTONIO SOUND & LIGHT
965.15CR
32,653.60CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110323
110324
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE
SAWS
107.98CR
554.31CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110325
110326
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC
SOUTH TEXAS FIRE TRAINING, LLC
361.60CR
775.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110327
110328
SURE-LOCK AND SAFE
TMC PROVIDER GROUP, PLLC
760.00CR
455.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110329
110330
TIFFANY ARIZOLA
TOTAL MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS SO
210.52CR
72.15CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110331
110332
TOYOTA OF LAREDO
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
75.00CR
23,913.38CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110333
110334
VOID CHECK
VOID CHECK
0.00
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110335
110336
VOID CHECK
VESTIS GROUP, INC.
0.00
186.06CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/17/2026 CHECK
110337
110338
WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
WRIGHT EXPRESS FSC
26.00CR
9,196.07CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/17/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110339
110340
WEX HEALTH
A-RAM PLUMBING, INC.
75.00CR
1,374.69CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110341
110342
ADIOS PEST CONTROL, LLC
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC
149.00CR
5.02CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110343
110344
ALAMO SMART HOME
ANDY GRIEGO
2,908.83CR
36.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110345
110346
ARDURRA GROUP, INC
ARDURRA GROUP, INC
1,501.50CR
4,376.20CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110347
110348
ARDURRA GROUP, INC
AT&T UVERSE
36,359.76CR
151.11CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110349
110350
BISHOW PAUDEL
CALLAGHAN ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
25.00CR
5.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110351
110352
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
CENTRAL ELECTRIC ENT. & CO.
360.21CR
2,219.92CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110353
110354
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
1,356.12CR
120.97CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110355
110356
CLOSNER EQUIPMENT CO. INC.
CITY OF LEON VALLEY-PETTY
3,610.80CR
405.53CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110357
110358
CODE BLUE POLICE SUPPLY
CORE & MAIN LP
24.00CR
482.40CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110359
110360
CITY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
VOID CHECK
27,926.49CR
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
110361
DAVID TREVINO
199.99CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
46
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PAGE:
5
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/22/2026 CHECK
110362 DEWINNE EQUIPMENT CO, INC
138.50CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110363
110364
GABRIELLA VASQUEZ
GABRILLE L. GUTIERREZ
400.00CR
5.21CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110365
110366
GALLS, LLC
VOID CHECK
2,686.31CR
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110367
110368
GLOBAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
GRAINGER
418.36CR
81.52CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110369
110370
GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICE
HELOTES ECHO
382.97CR
892.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110371
110372
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
VOID CHECK
3,219.42CR
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110373
110374
VOID CHECK
VOID CHECK
0.00
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110375
110376
VOID CHECK
VOID CHECK
0.00
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110377
110378
IMAGE 360 SAN ANTONIO WEST
IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC
708.26CR
748.44CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110379
110380
ISAIAH ESPINO
JAMES C. SPARKS
120.00CR
483.15CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110381
110382
LEON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
LEXIPOL, LLC
147.63CR
5,496.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110383
110384
LIGHT BULB DEPOT 14 LLC
LONESTAR PROTECTIVE SECURITY A
35.00CR
550.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110385
110386
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS
METRO FIRE
481.49CR
15,769.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110387
110388
MOODY'S ANALYTICS INC
NAPA SAN ANTONIO AUTO & TRUCK
2,772.00CR
83.97CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110389
110390
NOHEMI MARQUEZ
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
1,180.00CR
589.51CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110391
110392
QUADIENT INC
SAMANTHA GARCIA
2,203.73CR
75.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110393
110394
SAN ANTONIO POOL MANAGEMENT, I
SANTOSH THAPA
12.22CR
165.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110395
110396
SIDDONS MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP
SIRCHIE LLC
575.59CR
22.10CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110397
110398
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SAFETY
TELEFLEX
5,637.15CR
1,100.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110399
110400
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
TEXAS PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC
330.00CR
625.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110401
110402
TJ'S PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND
VESTIS GROUP, INC.
4,582.00CR
178.96CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/22/2026 CHECK
9/22/2026 CHECK
110403
110404
VORTEX COLORADO, LLC
VULCAN CONSTUCTION MATERIALS,
2,395.46CR
246.42CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
110405
REFUND: SOLANO, CYNTHIA
18.87CR
OUTSTND
U
0/00/0000
47
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CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER
PAGE:
6
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
***
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/23/2026 CHECK
110406 REFUND: RODRIGUEZ, RYAN G.
43.97CR
OUTSTND
U
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
9/23/2026 CHECK
110407
110408
REFUND: PEDEN, JONATHAN
REFUND: RIVERA, ABRAHAM
37.34CR
16.38CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
U
U
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
9/23/2026 CHECK
110409
110410
REFUND: UNITED TEXAS HOMES LLC
REFUND: BLIZZARD, HANNAH
14.71CR
56.55CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
U
U
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
9/23/2026 CHECK
110411
110412
REFUND: MAYCA LLC
REFUND: MURPHY HOME BUYERS
29.35CR
12.10CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
U
U
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
9/23/2026 CHECK
110413
110414
REFUND: AKBARI, SAYED
REFUND: CENTURY COMMUNITIES
21.76CR
48.82CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
U
U
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
9/23/2026 CHECK
110415
110416
REFUND: CONTINENTAL HOMES OF T
REFUND: CONTINENTAL HOMES OF T
34.19CR
43.07CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
U
U
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/23/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110417
110418
CHICAGO TITLE OF TEXAS, VOIDED
A & M AUTO CENTER, LLC
5,000.00CR
59.99CR
VOIDED
OUTSTND
A
A
9/23/2026
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110419
110420
ARDURRA GROUP, INC
STEPHEN J BARSCEWSKI
4,117.50CR
975.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110421
110422
BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
755.72CR
329.70CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110423
110424
CITY OF CONVERSE
D & D CONTRACTORS, INC
155.00CR
1,077.48CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110425
110426
GALLS, LLC
IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC
3,250.51CR
161.92CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110427
110428
LEON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
LEON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
200.01CR
466.92CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110429
110430
LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMP
MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY
6,144.02CR
3,114.20CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110431
110432
MEDINA VALLEY SECURITY, INC.
MESSER FORT MCDONALD
169.85CR
4,795.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110433
110434
PRISCILLA ZAMARRIPA
T-MOBILE USA
400.00CR
641.17CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/28/2026 CHECK
110435
110436
TAYLOR N. COLEY
TOP BRASS
1,345.00CR
300.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/28/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110437
110462
VALLANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC
A/C TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC
95.00CR
1,055.10CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110463
110464
AGENCY 405
ALAZIA MCCUMBA
5.00CR
25.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110465
110466
ALIYAH GARZA
ARDURRA GROUP, INC
50.00CR
1,750.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110467
110468
ARDURRA GROUP, INC
AT&T
2,483.40CR
630.52CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110469
110470
AT&T LONG DISTANCE
AT&T UVERSE
0.33CR
343.48CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110471
110472
AUSTIN ARMATURE WORKS, LP
AZTEC UNDER GROUND UTILITY
16,719.25CR
16,600.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
110473
BATTERIES PLUS
52.95CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
48
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PAGE:
7
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/30/2026 CHECK
110474 BIANCA SEPULVEDA
95.00CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110475
110476
BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
CALLAGHAN ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL
670.79CR
57.80CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110477
110478
CANDIDO PEREZ
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
229.99CR
120.62CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110479
110480
CLIFFORD POWER SYSTEMS, INC
CORE & MAIN LP
425.00CR
19,473.49CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110481
110482
DAVID COSS
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
75.00CR
477.03CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110483
110484
GALLS, LLC
GRAINGER
685.91CR
540.28CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110485
110486
HANJAK INDUSTRIES, LLC
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, INC
2,456.23CR
196.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110487
110488
ISAIAH ESPINO
JOE NOYOLA
73.00CR
25.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110489
110490
JOSHUA TELATNYK
KAREN REYNOLDS
100.00CR
25.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110491
110492
LEEZA L. CRUZ
LEON VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
2.26CR
1,200.99CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110493
110494
LESLIE ANN KASSAHN
MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY
1,100.00CR
4,604.13CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110495
110496
MARSHALL DISTRIBUTING
MARTIN ACEVEDO
2,948.41CR
25.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110497
110498
MESSER FORT MCDONALD
METRO FIRE
5,797.00CR
2,093.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110499
110500
NFPA
NORMAJEAN BARTLETT
225.00CR
25.00CR
VOIDED
OUTSTND
A
A
9/30/2026
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110501
110502
PAWS RANCH RESCUE
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORP
1,250.00CR
74.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110503
110504
SIDDONS MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC
20,653.97CR
771.60CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110505
110506
SOUTH TEXAS FIRE TRAINING, LLC
SOVREX, LLC
250.00CR
124,930.80CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110507
110508
TAYLOR MADE HOSE
TEXAS MUNICIPAL CLERK'S ASSOCI
2,475.57CR
400.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110509
110510
TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY HOSP
TREVIPAY
46.50CR
1,336.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110511
110512
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCI
VESTIS GROUP, INC.
4,431.50CR
359.61CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110513
110514
VULCAN CONSTUCTION MATERIALS,
WELDERS SUPPLY CO INC
498.02CR
104.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110515
110516
A & M AUTO CENTER, LLC
AMAZON.COM LLC
59.99CR
23,473.25CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
110517
VOID CHECK
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
VOIDED
0.00
49
10/08/2026
3:06 PM
CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER
PAGE:
8
COMPANY:
ACCOUNT:
999 - Pooled Cash
112010
Pooled Cash
CHECK DATE:
CLEAR DATE:
TYPE:
STATUS:
Check
All
STATEMENT:
VOIDED DATE:
9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
{Section}.35.
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
FOLIO:
All
AMOUNT:
CHECK NUMBER:
0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
000000 THRU
999999
ACCOUNT
CHECK:
112010
--DATE--
--TYPE--
NUMBER
---------DESCRIPTION----------
----AMOUNT---
STATUS
FOLIO
CLEAR DATE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9/30/2026 CHECK
110518 VOID CHECK
0.00
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110519
110520
APEX OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICE
AQUA-METRIC
2,434.40CR
6,350.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110521
110522
AT&T MOBILITY
BB INSPECTION SERVICES, LLC
1,465.90CR
34,945.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110523
110524
CLEANVIEW
CORE & MAIN LP
2,525.12CR
3,822.19CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110525
110526
DAVID K YOUNG CONSULTING, LLC
VOID CHECK
159.50CR
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110527
110528
END 2 END PUBLIC SAFETY, LLC
GALLS, LLC
7,436.50CR
613.23CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110529
110530
GIL CISNEROS
HEARST MEDIA-SAN ANTONIO
400.00CR
109.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110531
110532
HELOTES ECHO
HENRY LOPEZ
126.00CR
14,300.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110533
110534
VOID CHECK
VOID CHECK
0.00
0.00
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110535
110536
IMAGE 360 SAN ANTONIO WEST
IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO. LLC
146.50CR
382.42CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110537
110538
LEA PARK & PLAY
MESSER FORT MCDONALD
16,745.00CR
20,221.19CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110539
110540
RIVER CITY BOLT & SCREW
SARMA INC
19.27CR
27.50CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110541
110542
SAWS
WASHED AND SHINE, LLC
136,075.97CR
155.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
9/30/2026 CHECK
110543
110544
T-MOBILE USA
TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE
60.08CR
207.00CR
OUTSTND
OUTSTND
A
A
0/00/0000
0/00/0000
112010
9/30/2026 CHECK
110545
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC
1,356.25CR
OUTSTND
A
0/00/0000
TOTALS FOR ACCOUNT 112010
TOTALS FOR Pooled Cash
CHECK
DEPOSIT
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
1,596,122.92CR
0.00
INTEREST
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
0.00
0.00
SERVICE CHARGE
EFT
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
0.00
0.00
BANK-DRAFT
TOTAL:
0.00
CHECK
DEPOSIT
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
INTEREST
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
0.00
0.00
SERVICE CHARGE
EFT
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
0.00
0.00
BANK-DRAFT
TOTAL:
0.00
1,596,122.92CR
0.00
50
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City of Leon Valley
September 2026 Financial Report
Carol Goering
Finance Director
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
51
City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
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General Fund
FY 2026
REVENUE
BUDGET
Ad Valorem
$
6,181,698
Sales Taxes
3,827,643
Franchise Taxes
940,450
Licenses, Permits, Fees & Fines
1,599,340
Interest Income
430,313
Miscellaneous Revenue
1,802,272
Transfers In
1,956,942
Total Revenue $
16,738,658
EXPENDITURES
Municipal Court
$
Finance
Council & Manager
Information Technology
Police
Impound Lot
Fire
Public Works
Planning and Zoning
Economic Development
Code & Animal Control
Special Events
Parks & Recreation
Library
Transfers Out
Total Expenditures $
498,548
469,456
916,377
332,038
3,764,476
156,480
4,810,724
2,466,884
1,017,179
685,116
194,373
37,933
2,747,038
662,805
18,759,427
Projected FY26 Ending Fund Balance $
6,304,440
$
$
$
$
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D ACTUAL
6,249,353 101.1% $
5,624,828
97.6%
3,161,118 82.6%
3,777,494
100.7%
799,569 85.0%
978,235
97.9%
1,901,763 118.9%
2,062,834
129.7%
385,484 89.6%
437,594
101.7%
390,081 21.6%
1,499,186
83.8%
1,687,817 86.2%
1,989,827
85.8%
14,575,185 87.1% $
16,369,998
98.4%
479,880
448,872
834,218
305,605
3,429,604
155,356
4,415,862
2,239,839
753,861
325,884
147,772
26,944
504,184
532,163
14,600,043
88.2%
95.6%
91.0%
92.0%
91.1%
99.3%
91.8%
90.8%
74.1%
47.6%
76.0%
71.0%
18.4%
80.3%
0.0%
77.8%
$
$
430,519
427,470
932,877
422,384
3,311,133
159,967
3,952,285
2,339,258
565,615
371,666
164,868
675,948
512,694
14,266,684
100.7%
85.8%
88.7%
94.1%
86.4%
100.7%
92.1%
86.8%
53.3%
55.2%
0.0%
94.2%
25.13%
92.4%
0.0%
76.9%
52
City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
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General Fund
MISC REVENUE BREAKDOWN:
2026 BUDGET
Miscellaneous
$
349,960
Sales of Surplus Property
10,000
ASPP Grant
20,000
Hike and Bike Grant
1,260,312
DEA Reimbursement
35,000
Insurance Proceeds
50,000
Library Grant
2,000
Fire Grant
50,000
PD Grants
25,000
Total Miscellaneous $
1,802,272
Target Percentage 100.00%
2026 YTD ACTUALS
2025 YTD ACTUALS
$
219,758 62.8% $
280,025
1.3%
42,917 429.2%
1,187,761
841.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
27,715 79.2%
0.0%
31,109 62.2%
25,570
51.1%
13,486 674.3%
668
9.9%
5,146 10.3%
5,161
10.3%
49,950 199.8%
0.0%
$
390,081 21.6% $
1,499,186
83.8%
53
City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
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Water/Sewer/Storm Water Fund
FY 2026
REVENUE
BUDGET
Water Sales
$
2,063,850
Sewer Sales
2,649,085
Storm Water
565,000
Connection & Platting
Customer Fees
73,350
Tapping Fees
20,000
Interest Income
175,099
Miscellaneous Revenue
9,500
Total Revenue $
5,555,884
MISC REVENUE BREAKDOWN:
2026 BUDGET
Miscellaneous
$
9,500
Grant - Bexar County
Total Miscellaneous $
9,500
$
$
$
$
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D ACTUAL
2,074,972
100.5% $
2,105,232
99.6%
2,298,312
86.8%
2,686,232 107.1%
511,012
90.4%
538,716
96.2%
7,950
0.0%
4,350 193.3%
77,660
105.9%
72,540 104.2%
11,800
59.0%
19,442 104.2%
133,923
76.5%
189,763 110.5%
1,416,972 14915%
510,498
39.3%
6,532,601 117.6%
$
6,126,774
91.0%
YTD ACTUALS
34,001
357.9%
1,382,971
0.0%
1,416,972 14915.5%
54
City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
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Water/Sewer/Storm Water Fund
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D ACTUAL
FY 2026
BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
Water System
Sewer System
Storm Water
Other Sources/Uses
Total Expenditures $
1,235,650
1,890,442
239,352
1,407,430
4,772,874
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Water System *
Sewer System
Storm Water
Total Capital Outlay $
2,326,312
1,791,778
382,413
4,500,503
$
1,012,204
1,646,140
102,442
1,301,355
4,062,141
81.9%
87.1%
42.8%
92.5%
85.1%
$
2,058,173
1,544,182
299,656
3,902,011
88.5%
86.2%
78.4%
86.7%
$
1,130,922
1,832,224
166,796
1,253,538
4,383,480
33.6%
57.0%
19.7%
92.1%
49.9%
$
1,491,278
410,905
160,367
2,062,550
68.6%
43.8%
24.3%
23.5%
* Water rights are being paid a portion from revenue and the reserves for water supply and water supply impact
55
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City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
Community Center Fund
REVENUE
Hotel/Motel Taxes
Short Term - Rentals
FY 2026
BUDGET
$
85,000
-
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D ACTUAL
36,505 91.6%
59,508 134.8%
41,329
48,354
RENTAL FEES
Community Center
Conference Center
Interest Income
Transfers in
Total Revenue $
50,000
18,000
15,242
168,242 $
44,285
21,544
9,749
153,412
88.6%
119.7%
64.0%
0.0%
91.2%
EXPENDITURES
Personnel
Supplies
Contractual
Capital Outlay
Transfers Out
100,500 $
13,650
51,538
22,131
98,532
6,975
45,936
22,131
98.0%
51.1%
89.1%
0.0%
100.0%
$
$
$
52,155 107.2%
23,496 132.3%
11,041 73.9%
- 0.0%
194,555 120.6%
93,290 100.0%
1,405 12.0%
37,664 75.2%
10,116 84.3%
21,777 100.0%
56
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City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
Economic/Community Development
REVENUE
Sales Tax Revenues
$
Interest Income
Total Revenues $
FY 2026
Budget
419,307 $
20,313
439,620 $
EXPENDITURES
Personnel
$
Supplies
Contractual
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $
170,168 $
4,475
386,627
123,846
685,116 $
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D Actual
347,434 82.9% $
416,174 101.2%
18,594 91.5%
21,041 103.6%
366,028 83.3% $
437,215 101.3%
123,930
2,842
115,370
83,743
325,884
72.8%
63.5%
29.8%
67.6%
47.6%
$
$
160,742 87.9%
14,364 106.6%
93,954 39.7%
102,606 42.8%
371,666 55.2%
57
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City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
Impound Lot
REVENUE
Impound Lot Fees
$
Auctions
Total Revenues $
FY 2026
Budget
101,000 $
102,000
203,000 $
EXPENDITURES
Personnel
$
Supplies
Contractual
Capital
Total Expenditures $
136,901 $
3,300
16,279
156,480 $
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D Actual
132,193 130.9% $
139,781 117.8%
89,991 88.2%
90,678 85.6%
222,184 109.5% $
230,459 102.6%
135,493 99.0% $
2,677 81.1%
17,187 105.6%
- 0.0%
155,356 99.3% $
129,257
1,077
11,735
17,898
159,967
101.3%
32.6%
116.5%
100.0%
100.7%
58
City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
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Red Light Cameras (RLC)
REVENUE
Red Light Camera Fines
Late Fees/Court Costs
Interest Income
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfers in
$
Total Revenues $
FY 2026
Budget
1,884,258 $
200,000
45,000
2,129,258 $
Target Percentage 100.00%
FY 2026
FY 2025
Y-T-D ACTUAL
Y-T-D Actual
2,085,611 110.7% $
1,813,701
87.2%
163,640 81.8%
147,734
73.9%
16,682 37.1%
30,072
79.7%
52,867 0.0%
6,240
0.0%
- 0.0%
0.0%
2,318,800 108.9% $
1,997,746
86.2%
EXPENDITURES
Red Light Cameras (Tier 1)
Personnel (6 employees)
Supplies
Contractual
Transfers
$
Total Tier One $
705,561 $
18,650
911,318
286,838
1,922,367 $
690,742 97.9% $
19,545 104.8%
878,562 96.4%
286,838 100.0%
1,875,687 97.6% $
641,287
3,089
788,160
370,264
1,802,799
96.6%
36.1%
86.8%
100%
92.4%
170,607
36,361
49,094
235,099
491,162
78.3%
96.4%
62.2%
96.2%
84.8%
Traffic Safety (Tier 2)
Personnel (2 employees)
Supplies
Contractual
Capital Outlay
$
Total Tier Two $
RLC Fines Revenue
RLC Expenditures (Personnel, Supplies, Contractual)
RLC Share Personnel YTD
City 50% Revenue (Loss)
Late Fees Revenue (City keeps 100%)
Interest Income Revenue (City keeps 100%)
Traffic Safety Expenditures
213,902 $
63,750
137,568
10,423
425,643 $
190,062
49,858
79,460
9,797
329,177
88.9%
78.2%
57.8%
94.0%
77.3%
$
$
UNAUDITED
2,085,611
(1,588,849)
(286,838)
209,924 Of this 50% goes to the city the other 50% goes to the state
104,962
163,640
69,549
338,150 City Revenue Portion
(329,177)
8,973 Total Net Fund Revenue (Loss)
59
City of Leon Valley
Monthly Financial
September 2026
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RED LIGHT TICKETS ISSUED VS PAID
FY 26
10/01 - 10/31
11/01 - 11/30
12/01 - 12/31
01/01 - 01/31
02/01 - 02/28
03/01 - 03/31
04/01 - 04/30
05/01 - 05/31
06/01 - 06/30
07/01 - 07/31
08/01 - 08/31
09/01 - 09/30
ISSUED
7,314
5,095
5,768
6,747
5,560
6,645
5,294
5,518
5,972
7,013
6,018
5,826
72,770
PAID
2,779
1,964
2,168
2,514
1,816
1,293
800
1,642
951
2,094
934
852
19,807
FY 25
Q4 10/01 - 12/31
Q1 01/01 - 03/31
Q2 04/01 - 06/30
Q3 07/01 - 09/30
ISSUED
10,480
14,747
16,106
12,626
53,959
PAID
4,310
6,090
6,097
2,409
18,906
18,811
901
Variance
60
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City of Leon Valley
Fund Balances
Fund Balances as of 09/30/2025:
Unassigned
Committed for Disaster Emergencies
General
Fund
8,325,209
1,250,000
Red Light Debt Service Street Maintenance
Other Nonmajor
Camera
Fund
Tax Fund
Governmental Funds
-
Assigned:
Economic Development
Tree Mitigation
1,085,925
668,975
-
-
-
-
254,318
7,918
-
648,607
-
581,247
-
1,524,563
-
886,123
996,031
362,544
9,887
93,167
12,288
102,007
83,424
Restricted:
Public, Educational and Governmental
Other
Red Light Camera Traffic Safety
Debt Service
Street Maintenance
Crime Control and Prevention District
Federal Police Forfeitures
Community Center
Grants
Child Safety
State Police Forfeiture
Building Security
Court Technology
61
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GOALS
• Transparency:
To foster a government that is open, transparent, and accountable by
ensuring clear communication, ethical decision-making, and active public
engagement.
• Fiscal Responsibility:
To ensure responsible stewardship of public funds by maintaining a
balanced budget, optimizing resources, and making strategic financial
decisions that promote long-term sustainability.
62
{Section}.35.
City of Leon Valley
September 2026 Financial Report
Carol Goering
Finance Director
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
63
{Section}.36.
Residential Rental Registration and
Inspection Program
Sarah Woeppel, MA
Economic Development & Special Projects Director
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
64
{Section}.36.
Summary
• Question
– The City Council is being asked to consider an Ordinance Amending the Code, as it
relates to Chapter 8, to adopt a Residential Rental Registration and Inspection
Program
• Options
– Approval
– Denial
– Other
• Declaration
– N/A
65
Background
2009
2021
Article 8.10 was established with the
following stated purpose:
In April 2021, the City repealed its
Residential Rental Registration Program
established under Article 8.10
• The city recognizes the need for an organized
inspection program for new and aging rental
units in order to upgrade rental units to meet
city and state safety, health, fire and zoning
codes and to provide a more efficient system
for compelling both absentee and local
landlords to correct violations and to maintain,
in proper condition, rental property within the
city.
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• The City Council determined that the program
was “unnecessarily burdensome to the City’s
rental community and is duplicative of more
efficient processes that already exist within the
City’s Code.”
66
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Background
• Lessons learned from prior program:
– 1. The City cannot legally require any single family, two family or
multifamily property to update their building(s), unless they are not
meeting the codes which were in effect at the time of construction.
– 2. The program can be burdensome to single-family and two-family
renters with routine inspections.
– 3. Program must be enforceable and routine for City staff to ensure
compliance with all rental properties.
67
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Background
Comparison of Residential Rental Commercial Property Inspections
Rental Property Type
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Bi-Annual Fire Inspections
Single-Family (SF) and Two-family
(2F)
No
No
Multi-family
Yes
Yes
Short-term Rental (STR)
No
No
Hotels
Yes
Yes
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Purpose
• Amend Section 8.10 by establishing an updated Residential Rental
Registration and Inspection Program to:
– Ensure safety and habitability of rental units
– Maintain property standards for community health and welfare
– Provide proactive inspection and enforcement mechanisms
69
{Section}.36.
Registration Requirements
• Owners must register all Long-Term Rental properties
– Registration required within 90 days of becoming a rental or change of ownership
– Detailed owner, contact, and property information required
– Registration fee required at submission
– Registration valid for 2 years
70
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Registration Requirements
Definition
Long-term Rental / Rental Property: Long-term Rental / Rental Property: Any residential dwelling unit, building, or
portion thereof located within the City of Leon Valley that is leased, rented, or otherwise made available for
residential occupancy to another person in exchange for monetary compensation or other consideration for a period
of thirty (30) consecutive days or longer. Rental Property includes, but is not limited to, single-family residences,
duplexes, multifamily residential units, apartments, manufactured homes, and hotels or motels providing residential
accommodations for thirty (30) consecutive days or longer.
For purposes of this Article, Rental Property shall not include:
(a) A dwelling occupied by its owner as the owner's primary residence, unless a separate dwelling unit or portion of
the property is rented to another person;
(b) A dwelling occupied by family members or other individuals without payment of rent or other consideration;
(c) A short-term rental regulated under Section 4.14 of the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances; or
(d) A facility expressly exempted under Section 8.10.015 of this Article.
71
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Inspection Procedures
– Initial inspection required at First Registration
– Biennial inspections for all unoccupied Rentals
– Complaint and for-cause inspections permitted
– Change-of-ownership inspections required
– Unoccupied Rental Property or Rental Units permitted
– Reinspection as required for Life-Safety Violations and Critical Violations
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Violations
Life-Safety Violations
Critical Violations
• No hot or cold running water
• Missing or non-functioning smoke
detectors
• Illegal discharge of wastewater
• Hazardous electrical wiring
• Improperly maintained roofs creating
hazards
• Sagging/splitting/buckling structural
members
• Leaning or unsound walls/supports
• Severe infestations posing direct
hazard
• Unsafe open-flame device use
• Non-operational toilets creating
health hazard
• Inadequate ventilation or
malfunctioning heating equipment
affecting habitability.
• Hazardous or unsanitary premises,
such as accumulated garbage or
conditions likely to lead to
infestation.
• Plumbing leaks or drainage issues not
rising to the level of illegal discharge.
• Deteriorating structural components
that are compromised but not yet at
immediate risk of collapse.
• Minor infestations (early-stage insects
or rodents not yet affecting health or
structural integrity).
Non-Critical Violations
• Cosmetic deterioration
• Minor electrical or plumbing issues
• Failure to maintain exterior
appearance or landscaping
• Non-hazardous upkeep issues
• Missing or faded address numbers
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Violations & Enforcement
• Failure to register or maintain compliance is an offense
• Violations may result in suspension or revocation of
inspection report
• City may pursue injunctions, penalties, and liens
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Fiscal Impact
Proposed Amendments to Appendix A – Fee Schedule
Sec A.17.13 Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Fees
Biennial Registration Fees
Single Family Residence
$75
Duplex Residence
$100
Hotels
$350 + $10/unit
Multi-family
$300 + $10/unit
Inspection Fees
Inspection Fee
$40 per rental (unit)
First re-inspection
$100 per rental (unit)
Second re-inspection
$150 per rental (unit)
Third and subsequent re-inspections
$250 Per rental (unit)
• Applicable inspection fees are established in Appendix A
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Summary of Options
• City Council may consider amendments to the draft Ordinance
including but not limited to:
• Exclude single-family properties – Waiting for Attorney Opinion
• Include short-term rentals to comply with this Ordinance
• Ordinance to apply to exclusively multi-family properties
– Additional considerations:
» Legal challenges excluding other rental properties (i.e. single family)
» Apartments currently require bi-annual fire inspections and must meet Certificate of
Occupancy requirements with change of ownership which do not apply to other
residential properties
• Interval of Inspections:
– Inspections required on annual, biennial, complaint or for-cause inspections basis, and/or
change of ownership
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Recommendation
• City Council discretion.
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Strategic Goals & Objectives
A. Economic Development: To foster sustainable economic growth in Leon Valley
by attracting and supporting diverse businesses, enhancing infrastructure, and
creating a vibrant community that promotes job creation, innovation, and a
high quality of life for residents and visitors.
Objectives:
2. Infrastructure & Development - Invest in critical infrastructure improvements, such as
roads, utilities, and broadband, to create a business-friendly environment and support
future economic expansion. Review, create and enforce codes that assist in stimulating
declining commercial areas and that impact Economic development.
5. Revitalization - Enhance commercial districts and revamp underutilized properties by
supporting low-density/mixed-use developments that contribute to a vibrant and
dynamic local economy. Support smart urban planning that balances economic progress
with environmental and social responsibility.
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Residential Rental Registration and
Inspection Program
Sarah Woeppel, MA
Economic Development & Special Projects Director
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
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Can ORDINANCE No. CALENDAR YEARORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE LEON VALLEY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8 OFFENSES AND
NUSIANCES, ARTICLE 8.10 TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR A RESIENTIAL RENTAL
PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR ALL RENTAL UNITS;
AND AMENDING APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION,
INSPECTIONS, FEES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY SECTION; SETTING EFFECTIVE
DATE AND PROVIDING AN INITIAL COMPLIANCE PERIOD
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Leon Valley is committed to ensuring that residential
rental properties in the community are safe, livable, and routinely maintained in accordance with
public health, safety, and property maintenance standards as adopted in the City.
WHEREAS, The City of Leon Valley City Council finds that it is in the interest of the citizens to
promote and ensure compliance of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens by establishing
minimum housing standards of residential rental properties for single, dual, multi-family housing
and hotels who lease to tenants for 30 consecutive days or longer.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the need for a proactive program is an effective
method for addressing aging house stock, identify problem conditions on properties through
annual inspections, owner requested inspections, tenant complaints, and change of owner or
tenant.
WHEREAS, inspections will be performed using minimum standards outlined in the
International Codes as adopted by the City on October 18, 2022 by Amendment Ordinance
2022-52; and the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEON
VALLEY, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Amendment. The City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 Offenses and
Nuisances is Section 8.10 is hereby amended as revised by attachment hereto designated as
Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference herein for all purposes; and Appendix A Fee
Schedule is amended by adding Section A17.013 - Residential Rental Registration as follows:
Sec A.17.13
Residential Rental Registration
Biennial Registration Fees
Single Family Residence
$75
Duplex Residence
$100
Hotels
$350 + $10/unit
Multi-family
$300 + $10/unit
Inspection Fees
Inspection Fee
$ 40 per rental (unit)
First re-inspection
$100 per rental (unit)
Second re-inspection
$150 per rental (unit)
Third and subsequent re-inspections
$250 per rental (unit)
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Section 2. Recitals. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be
true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are
adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 3. Conflicts. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or
inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters
resolved herein.
Section 4. Savings. That all rights and privileges of the City are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the provision of any ordinances repealed by this ordinance which have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinances; and, as to such accrued violation
and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending court or not, under such
Ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final
disposition by the courts.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid,
and the City hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6. TOMA compliance. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting
at which this Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place,
and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
Section 7. Penalty. Any person and/or owner found guilty of violating any provisions of this
chapter, that person and/or owner shall be punished as set forth in Chapter 3.12.
Section 8. Effective date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption
hereof and any publication required by law.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Leon Valley this the
20th day of October 2026.
APPROVED
CHRIS RILEY
MAYOR
Attest:
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary Approved as to
Form:
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ARTURO D. ‘ART’ RODRIGUEZ
City Attorney
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Exhibit “A”
Article 8.10 Residential Long-term Rental Registration and Inspection Sec.
8.10.001 Definitions.
In this section the terms set out in italics (italics) shall have the meanings prescribed below:
City - shall mean the City of Leon Valley, Texas.
Director—means the director of the department designated by the city manager to
enforce and administer this chapter and includes any representatives, agents, or
department employees designated by the director.
Lease shall mean a legally binding contract between a property owner and a person
wanting temporary and exclusive use of the property, in exchange for rent paid to the
property owner for a specified period of time.
Local Contact - Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation designated by an absent
Owner/Landlord (one that lives outside of Leon Valley), who is able to respond promptly
(less than two hours) to an emergency at a Rental Property, subject to this ordinance,
on the Owner/Landlord's behalf and authorized to make decisions and act to remedy the
emergency situation.
Owner/Landlord - Any person or corporation/company that owns, leases or subleases
residential Rental Property.
Long-term Rental / Rental Property: Any residential dwelling unit, building, or portion thereof
located within the City of Leon Valley that is leased, rented, or otherwise made available for
residential occupancy to another person in exchange for monetary compensation or other
consideration for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days or longer. Rental Property includes,
but is not limited to, single-family residences, duplexes, multifamily residential units,
apartments, manufactured homes, and hotels or motels providing residential
accommodations for thirty (30) consecutive days or longer.
For purposes of this Article, Rental Property shall not include:
(a) A dwelling occupied by its owner as the owner's primary residence, unless a separate
dwelling unit or portion of the property is rented to another person;
(b) A dwelling occupied by family members or other individuals without payment of rent
or other consideration;
(c) A short-term rental regulated under Section 4.14 of the Leon Valley Code of
Ordinances; or
(d) A facility expressly exempted under Section 8.10.015 of this Article.
Substandard Building - Any building or structure that is dilapidated, substandard, or unfit for
human habitation or a hazard to public health, safety, or welfare in accordance with Chapter
3 Building Regulations.
Tenant - shall mean a person to whom a landlord grants temporary and exclusive use of
land or a part of a building, usually in exchange for rent.
Sec. 8.10.02 Residential Rental Property Registration.
(a) Every Owner/Landlord of a Rental Property located within the City shall register the
property with the Planning and Zoning Department in accordance with the registration
requirements and deadlines established under this Section. No Owner/Landlord shall
rent, lease, or permit the occupancy of an unregistered Rental Property except as
otherwise provided under the initial compliance provisions of this Article.
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(b) Owners/Landlords of Rental Properties existing on the effective date of this Ordinance
shall register such properties with the City within ninety (90) calendar days following the
effective date. Any property that becomes a Rental Property after the effective date of
this Ordinance shall be registered within thirty (30) calendar days after becoming a
Rental Property. Upon a change in ownership, the new Owner/Landlord shall submit a
new registration application within thirty (30) calendar days following the transfer of
ownership.
(c) Registration shall be completed on a form prescribed by the City and shall include the
information required by this Section. For purposes of this Section, only one registration
is required per property location, whether the property location consists of a one-family,
two- family unit (duplex), multi-family unit (triplex, quadplex, apartment building, hotel,
etc.). Owners of multi-family rental buildings or hotels can file based on the complex and
indicate the number of buildings and must provide the total number of units per building.
Registration must be completed in order to receive a permit and must be kept updated
with current information. The information required to register the Rental Property is as
follows:
(1) Owner's name, address, work and home telephone number, email address,
driver's license , or identification card and state of issuance for the owner and/or
Local Contact assigned to the property for which the registration is being
submitted;
(2) If the owner is other than an individual, the legal name, all trade names, and the
registered agent, managing partner, or other person authorized to accept service
of process on behalf of the owner. If owner is a partnership, the name of all
partners, the principal business address, email and telephone number of each
partner. If owner is a corporation, the person registering must state whether it is
organized under the laws of this state or is a foreign corporation, and must show
the mailing address, business location, telephone number, email and name of a
person in charge of the local office of such corporation, if any, and the names of
the registered agent, all officers and directors or trustees of such corporation, and,
if a foreign corporation, the place of incorporation; and a signed agreement to
comply with the stated maintenance and safety conditions of the rental dwelling
unit/property;
(3) If the Owner/Landlord is a corporation or association, the name and address of
the registered agent on file with the Texas Secretary of State;
(4) Full contact information of the Owner/Landlord (home phone, cell phone,
business phone, fax number, email address, and mailing and physical address);
(5) Type of Rental Property (single-family, two-family, multi-family, hotel, etc.);
(6) The number and types of units within the rental property
(7) The maximum number of occupants permitted for each property
(8) Physical address of the Rental Property;
(9) If a two-family or multi-family or hotel property, the number of individual rental
units and buildings at the property;
(10)
Telephone number that will be answered 24-hours a day (i.e. emergency
phone number) by a responsible party (Owner/Landlord/Local Contact, etc.);
(d) A registration fee as set forth in the City's Fee Schedule shall be paid to the City by the
owner at same time the registration application is submitted to the City.
(e) An Owner/Landlord/Local Contact of Rental Property may not permit or allow another
person to occupy or lease Rental Property without a registration required by this section.
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(f) It shall be a violation of this Ordinance if the Owner/Landlord of a Rental Property fails
to submit a complete and accurate registration within the time permitted by this Section
to the City.
(g) It shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any Rental Property rented or leased, or that
is offered to rent or lease, that is not registered with the City. It shall be an offense to
submit a false or fraudulent rental registration or registration renewal permit.
(h) Accessibility of permit; replacement. A rental permit issued pursuant to this section shall
be maintained by the City, with a copy provided to the permittee.
(i) Permit non-assignable; surrender. A permit issued under this section is valid for two (2)
calendar years after it was issued and is not assignable or transferable. A permit is valid
only for the premises for which it is issued. It shall be unlawful for any person to
counterfeit, forge, change, deface or alter a permit. A permit may be canceled upon
written request of the owner(s) and surrender of the permit itself to the director of
community development. The surrender of a permit shall be effective immediately upon
its filing in the office of the director.
(j) Temporary tenancies. It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution that the singlefamily or duplex residential dwelling was rented or leased for a period of less than 90
days to a person who was the immediate past owner of the dwelling or who shall be the
immediate next owner of the dwelling.
Sec 8.10.003 Renewal of Registration.
(a) The Director shall send each registered owner of a rental unit within the City a renewal
notices for registration accompanied by registration application to be completed and
returned by the owner.
(b) An Owner/Landlord of a rental property or the Local Contact shall, upon receipt of the
renewal notice, complete and return a completed registration application for each rental
property within the specified time documented on the renewal notice. If an
Owner/Landlord does not receive a renewal notice, it is the owner's responsibility to
nonetheless renew the registration for each rental unit within the city. It is an offense for
an Owner/Landlord to fail to file a completed biennial registration application for each
rental property on or before the dates specified in the renewal notice.
Sec. 8.10.004 Registration and Inspection Fees.
(a) Each Rental Property issued under this section shall be valid for two years from the time
the registration is filed, unless there is a change in ownership of the property, or it is
suspended or revoked.
(b) Biennial rental permits shall be per the City’s Fee Schedule, as amended. Uncollected
fees shall apply retroactively, unless otherwise authorized by the Director. Late fees shall
be per the City’s Fee Schedule.
(c) Inspections and re-inspections, when required, shall be per the City’s Fee Schedule, as
amended.
Sec. 8.10.005 Inspection Required.
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(a) Any unoccupied rental dwelling subject to this article shall be inspected systematically for
compliance with this article and all other applicable laws.
a. The provisions of this section shall not apply to: Dwellings, buildings, structures
and uses owned and operated by any governmental agency;
b. Dwellings, buildings, structures and uses licensed and inspected by the state;
c. Hotels that do not rent to long-term residents;
d. Where a nonresidential business or activity, or a state-licensed and inspected use,
occupies a portion of the building and premises which would be otherwise subject
to this article, the provisions of this article shall be applicable to the residential and
common or public areas of such buildings and premises.
Sec 8.10.006 Frequency of Inspections.
(a) Generally. All unoccupied rental dwellings subject to this article shall be inspected at least
once every two years or upon change of occupancy, except as provided herein.
(b) New buildings. Neither the common areas nor the dwelling or rooming units in structures
newly constructed shall be further inspected after the completion of a single-family
structure for a period of 10 years from the date of said certificate or final inspection,
respectively, unless a complaint is made thereof. Thereafter said areas and units shall be
inspected in accordance with the requirements of this section.
Sec 8.10.007 Inspection Report Required.
(a) Inspection Requirement. No Owner/Landlord shall rent, lease, or permit the initial occupancy of
a Rental Property subject to this Article without a valid, approved inspection report, except as
otherwise provided in this Section.
(b) Existing Tenant Occupancy. A Rental Property lawfully occupied by a tenant prior to the
effective date of this Article may continue to be occupied while the Owner/Landlord completes the
registration and inspection requirements, provided that:
The Owner/Landlord submits a complete registration application within ninety (90) days of the
effective date of this Article;
The Owner/Landlord schedules and cooperates with all inspections required by this Article, subject
to lawful entry requirements; and
No condition exists that has been determined by the City to present an imminent threat to the
health or safety of the occupants.
(c) Temporary Inspection Approval. The Director or designee may issue a temporary inspection
approval for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days when an inspection is pending or when
identified violations do not present an imminent threat to health or safety. The Director may extend
the temporary approval for good cause, provided the Owner/Landlord is making reasonable
progress toward compliance.
(d) Life-Safety Violations. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City from taking immediate
action, as authorized by applicable law, when a Rental Property presents an imminent threat to the
health or safety of its occupants. Any order requiring a property to be vacated shall comply with
applicable notice, procedural, and legal requirements.
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(e) Failure to Comply. An Owner/Landlord who fails to register, schedule an inspection, provide
lawful access within the Owner/Landlord's control, or correct identified violations within the
established compliance period shall be subject to enforcement under this Article. However, the
expiration of a temporary inspection approval shall not, by itself, require the displacement of an
existing tenant unless the City determines that continued occupancy is unsafe and follows
applicable legal procedures.
Sec 8.10.008 Inspection Procedure.
(1) Circumstances Authorizing Inspection.
The Director or Code Official may order an inspection of a Rental Property under the following
circumstances, subject to the lawful-entry requirements of Section 8.10.009:
(a) Biennial Inspection. Every unoccupied Rental Property shall undergo an inspection at least
once every two (2) years, except as otherwise provided in this Article.
(b) Initial Registration. The City may conduct an inspection upon the initial registration of a
Rental Property. Owners/Landlords of existing Rental Properties shall register within ninety
(90) days following the effective date of this Ordinance. Owners/Landlords shall have one (1)
year following the effective date to comply with newly established administrative requirements
of this Article. This period shall not delay compliance with existing building, fire, health, safety,
or property maintenance codes.
(c) Complaint or For-Cause Inspection. The City may conduct an inspection upon receiving a
documented complaint indicating a possible violation of applicable City codes or ordinances, or
when other legally sufficient grounds exist to believe that the premises are unsafe, dangerous,
or hazardous to public health or safety.
(d) Change of Ownership. Upon a change of ownership, the new Owner/Landlord shall register
the Rental Property as required by this Article. The City may conduct an inspection before
issuing a new Rental Registration Permit, subject to the provisions governing existing tenant
occupancy.
(e) Vacant Property Inspection. When a Rental Property or rental unit is unoccupied, the City
may conduct an inspection to verify compliance with applicable codes, subject to lawful-entry
requirements.
(f) Reinspection. The City may conduct reinspections to determine whether previously
identified violations have been corrected.
(2) Inspection Report and Notice.
Following an inspection, the Code Official shall prepare a written inspection report identifying any
violations of applicable City codes or ordinances. The report shall identify each violation, the
applicable code provision, the violation classification, required corrective action, and compliance
deadline. Written notice shall be provided to the Owner/Landlord or designated Local Contact within
three (3) business days following the inspection, except when immediate action is authorized due to
an imminent threat.
(3) Classification of Violations and Correction Deadlines.
(a) Life-Safety Violations. A Life-Safety Violation is a condition presenting an imminent threat
of death, serious bodily injury, or immediate danger to the health or safety of occupants. Upon
identification of a Life-Safety Violation, the City may require immediate protective action and
establish a correction deadline appropriate to the nature and severity of the hazard. When
continued occupancy presents an imminent danger that cannot be adequately mitigated, the
City may require vacation of the affected unit or structure in accordance with applicable law
and the procedures established under Chapter 3.12 of the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances.
(b) Critical Violations. A Critical Violation is a condition presenting a significant health,
sanitation, structural, or safety concern that does not constitute an imminent threat requiring
immediate protective action. Critical Violations shall be corrected within ten (10) calendar days
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following service of the written notice, unless a different deadline is established in writing by
the Director or Code Official based on the nature and severity of the condition.
(c) Noncritical Violations. A Noncritical Violation is a condition violating an applicable City code
or ordinance that does not present an imminent or significant threat to health or safety.
Noncritical Violations shall be corrected within thirty (30) calendar days following service of the
written notice, unless a different deadline is established in writing by the Director or Code
Official.
(4) Extensions.
The Director or Code Official may grant a written extension for Critical or Noncritical Violations when
the Owner/Landlord demonstrates a good-faith effort to achieve compliance and additional time is
reasonably necessary. Extensions shall not be granted when continued occupancy presents an
imminent threat to life, health, or safety.
(5) Reinspection and Verification.
Following expiration of the correction deadline, the City may conduct a reinspection or accept other
satisfactory documentation demonstrating that the violations have been corrected.
Proof of compliance may include photographs, contractor invoices, permits, inspection records, or
other documentation acceptable to the Director or Code Official.
Any physical reinspection shall comply with Section 8.10.009.
(6) Temporary Occupancy.
Rental Properties with Critical or Noncritical Violations may remain occupied during the established
correction period, provided the City has not determined that continued occupancy presents an
imminent threat to health or safety. Temporary inspection approval may be issued in accordance with
Section 8.10.007.
(7) Failure to Comply.
Failure to correct violations within the established compliance period, including any approved
extension, may result in enforcement under this Article and applicable law.
Failure to correct a violation shall not automatically require displacement of an existing tenant unless
continued occupancy is determined to be unsafe and the City follows applicable legal procedures.
(8) Emergency Authority.
Nothing in this Section shall limit the City's authority to take immediate action to address imminent
threats to life, health, or safety as authorized by applicable law
Sec. 8.10.009 Request for Inspection.
The Owner/Landlord or Local Contact of the Rental Property shall permit the Code Officer
working at the direction of the City, to enter the Rental Property (exterior and interior) when
necessary to review compliance with this article for the purposes of performing an inspection
and/or to follow-up on a previous inspection. If the Rental Property to be inspected is occupied
by a tenant or tenants, consent must be achieved of at least one occupant of legal age and
authority to provide consent. If no consent of the occupants can be achieved, the City shall be
responsible for seeking and obtaining a valid administrative search warrant issued by a court of
competent jurisdiction to allow the Director access to perform the inspection. The time period for
inspection completion shall toll during any days where a warrant is being sought to allow entry
and shall not be held against the Owner/Landlord for purposes of this Ordinance. All inspections
conducted pursuant to this Article, whether involving occupied or unoccupied Rental Properties,
shall comply with applicable constitutional requirements governing entry onto private property,
including obtaining valid consent, an administrative search warrant, or other lawful authorization
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Sec 8.10.010 Inspection Report to be Furnished to Tenant Upon Request.
Upon the request of an existing or prospective tenant, the owner or the owner’s agent shall
produce the inspection approval report.
Sec. 8.10.011 Suspension or Revocation of Rental Registration Permit; Appeal to City
Council.
(a) Grounds for Suspension or Revocation.
The City Manager or designee may suspend or revoke a Rental Registration Permit upon determining
that the Owner/Landlord has:
1. Failed to correct violations of applicable City codes or ordinances within the established
compliance period, including any approved extension;
2. Knowingly provided false or misleading information in a rental registration application;
3. Failed to comply with a lawful order issued under this Article; or
4. Repeatedly or substantially violated the requirements of this Article.
(b) Notice of Proposed Suspension or Revocation.
Prior to suspending or revoking a Rental Registration Permit, the City shall provide the
Owner/Landlord written notice stating:
1. The specific grounds for the proposed suspension or revocation;
2. The applicable code provisions violated;
3. The corrective actions required, if applicable;
4. The effective date of the proposed suspension or revocation; and
5. The Owner/Landlord's right to request an administrative review and appeal the decision to the
City Council.
(c) Administrative Review.
The Owner/Landlord may request an administrative review by submitting a written request to the City
Manager within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the notice. The City Manager or designee shall
review the evidence, provide the Owner/Landlord an opportunity to respond, and issue a written
determination affirming, modifying, or withdrawing the proposed suspension or revocation. The
written determination shall explain the reasons for the decision and provide instructions for appealing
to the City Council.
(d) Appeal to City Council.
An Owner/Landlord aggrieved by a decision to suspend or revoke a Rental Registration Permit may
appeal the decision to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Secretary
within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the written administrative determination.
The Planning and Zoning Director shall schedule the appeal for consideration by the City Council at a
properly posted public meeting, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the appeal, unless an
extension is agreed upon by the appellant or otherwise required by law.
At the appeal hearing:
1. The City shall present the evidence supporting the suspension or revocation.
2. The Owner/Landlord shall have the opportunity to present testimony, documents, and other
relevant evidence.
3. The City Council may ask questions of the parties and consider evidence relevant to the
alleged violations.
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4. The City Council shall determine whether the suspension or revocation is supported by the
evidence and authorized under this Article.
5. Following the hearing, the City Council may affirm, modify, or reverse the administrative
determination.
6. The City Council's decision shall be documented in writing and shall constitute the City's final
administrative decision, subject to any judicial review available under applicable law.
(e) Effect of Appeal.
The timely filing of an appeal shall stay the suspension or revocation of the Rental Registration Permit
until the City Council issues its decision, except when immediate action is necessary to address an
imminent threat to public health or safety and is otherwise authorized by law.
(f) Emergency Conditions.
Nothing in this Section shall prevent the City from taking immediate action to address an imminent
threat to life, health, or safety in accordance with applicable law and the City's adopted building, fire,
and substandard-building regulations.
Any emergency order requiring a property to be vacated shall comply with applicable legal
requirements.
(g) Reinstatement.
A suspended Rental Registration Permit may be reinstated upon verification that the violations
resulting in suspension have been corrected and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
Reinstatement shall be subject to Section 8.10.012 of this Article.
Sec 8.10.12 Reinstatement of Suspended Permit.
An Owner/Landlord whose rental permit has been suspended may, at any time, make written
application for a reinspection for the purpose of reinstating the permit. Within ten (10) days following
the receipt of a request, which shall include a statement signed by the applicant that in the
applicant’s opinion, all of the violations that caused suspension of the permit have been corrected,
the City shall make a reinspection. Upon reinspection, if all life safety, critical and noncritical
violations have been corrected, the permit shall be reinstated.
Sec 8.10.013 Appeals.
(a) An Owner/Landlord aggrieved by a decision to suspend or revoke a Rental Registration Permit
under this Article may appeal such decision to the City Council in accordance with the procedures
established under Section 8.10.011.
(b) The City Council shall serve as the appellate authority for decisions involving the suspension or
revocation of Rental Registration Permits issued pursuant to this Article.
(c) Appeals involving substandard-building determinations, orders to repair, vacate, secure, remove,
or demolish structures, or other enforcement actions governed by Chapter 3.12 of the Leon Valley
Code of Ordinances shall follow the applicable procedures established under Chapter 3.12 and Texas
Local Government Code Chapter 214.
(d) Nothing in this Section shall limit any right to judicial review otherwise available under applicable
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law.
Sec 8.10.014 Maintenance of Records.
All records, files and documents pertaining to this article shall be maintained by the Planning &
Zoning department and made available to the public as allowed or required by state law or city
ordinance.
Sec 8.10.015 Exemptions.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to short-term rentals, hospital units, nursing units, or
retirement home units licensed by the state located within the city, all of which shall be
specifically exempt from registration under this article.
Sec 8.10.016 Fees.
A fee schedule as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code as amended or
revised by ordinance from time to time shall be charged for compliance with this article.
Sec 8.10.17 Violations.
(a) It shall be unlawful for an owner, operator, property manager or occupant of any premises
to be in violation of any provisions of this Ordinance.
(b) Any violation of this article is hereby declared to be a nuisance. In addition to any other
relief provided by this article, the city attorney may apply to a court of competent
jurisdiction for an injunction to prohibit the continuation of a violation of this article. Such
applications for relief may include seeking a temporary restraining order, temporary
injunction or permanent injunction.
(c) It shall be unlawful for an Owner/Landlord, Local Contact, or occupant of a single- family
or multi-family dwelling to occupy or allow occupation of any structure or building that has
been declared a nuisance by the city as outlined in Article 3.12 – Substandard Buildings.
(d) Life-Safety Violations. Upon identifying a condition presenting an imminent threat to life, health,
or safety, the Director or Code Official shall provide notice of the violation as required by
applicable law and may require immediate protective action in accordance with Section 8.10.008
and other applicable provisions of the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances. Life-Safety Violations
may include, but are not limited to, the following conditions when their severity presents an
imminent threat:
1. No hot or cold running water.
2. Missing or non-functioning smoke detectors.
3. Illegal discharge of wastewater.
4. Hazardous electrical wiring presenting risk of fire or electrocution.
5. Improperly maintained roofs that create a structural or safety hazard.
6. Ceilings, roofs, or horizontal structural members that are sagging, splitting, or
buckling.
7. Walls, partitions, or vertical supports that are leaning, listing, buckling, or
structurally unsound.
8. Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents (when severe enough to pose a direct
hazard to health or safety).
9. Use of an open-flame cooking device or portable outdoor fireplace in unsafe or
prohibited conditions.
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10. Non-operational toilets, when the failure results in lack of sanitary facilities or
creates an immediate health hazard.
11. Inadequate ventilation or malfunctioning heating equipment affecting
habitability.
(e) Critical Violations. The Director or Code Officer shall serve a notice of violation for the
following conditions which create significant health, sanitation, or safety risks. Critical
Violations include but are not limited to:
1. Hazardous or unsanitary premises, such as accumulated garbage or conditions
likely to lead to infestation.
2. Plumbing leaks or drainage issues not rising to the level of illegal discharge.
3. Deteriorating structural components that are compromised but not yet at
immediate risk of collapse.
4. Minor infestations (early-stage insects or rodents not yet affecting health or
structural integrity).
(f) Non-Critical Violations. Noncritical Violations are conditions that violate applicable City
codes or ordinances but do not pose an immediate or significant threat to the health or
safety of occupants. The Director or Code Official shall provide written notice of such
violations in accordance with Section 8.10.008.
1. Cosmetic deterioration of surfaces or exteriors.
2. Minor electrical or plumbing issues not posing threat.
3. Failure to maintain exterior appearance or landscaping.
4. Non-hazardous property upkeep issues.
5. Missing or faded address numbers.
(g) Notice of violations. Notice of violations shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Be in writing;
2. Include a legal description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
3. Include a statement of the violation or violations; and
4. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and
improvements required to bring the dwelling unit, structure or property into
compliance with the provisions of this chapter;
5. Shall be considered served when:
i. Delivered in person; or
ii. Deposited at the United States Postal Service or other express delivery
service.
(h) The City may initiate appropriate legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this
Article, including actions to restrain, correct, or abate violations, as authorized by
applicable law. The City may recover enforcement costs, expenses, or other amounts
from a property owner only to the extent expressly authorized by applicable state law and
the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances. No lien shall arise against any Rental Property solely
by operation of this Article. Any lien for authorized costs or expenses shall be established,
perfected, and enforced only in accordance with the specific statutory authority and
procedures applicable to such lien. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the City's
authority to pursue remedies otherwise available under Texas Local Government Code
Chapters 54 or 214, or other applicable law.
(i) In addition to imposing a criminal penalty, the city shall have the power to enforce any
provision of this chapter and any applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances under
the provisions of subchapters B and C of Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government
Code. No enforcement remedy shall be exclusive of any the city may have under state
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law or city ordinances.
(j) Any person, who shall violate a provision of this Code, or fail to comply therewith, or with
any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state
and local laws. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(k) The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the
jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or
to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act,
conduct business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
(l) A change in ownership of a Rental Property shall not, by itself, constitute correction of
any outstanding code violation or terminate an otherwise valid enforcement proceeding.
Upon a change in ownership, the new Owner/Landlord shall comply with the registration
requirements of this Article and all applicable building, fire, health, safety, and property
maintenance codes. The City may provide the new Owner/Landlord with notice of any
outstanding violations affecting the Rental Property and may pursue enforcement against
the legally responsible party as authorized by applicable law. Nothing in this subsection
shall prohibit or restrict the lawful sale, transfer, mortgage, or conveyance of real property,
except as otherwise expressly authorized by state law.
Sec. 8.10.018 Other Enforcement Actions.
Nothing in this article shall prevent the city from taking action under any of its city fire, housing,
zoning, or other health and safety codes for violations thereof to seek injunctive relief or criminal
prosecution of such violations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the particular
ordinance or code under which the city would proceed against the property owner, designated
property manager or occupant of any residential rental dwelling unit covered by this article.
Sec. 8.10.19 Responsibilities of Owners/Landlords and Local Contacts.
An owner of a rental property remains liable for violations of this chapter even though a local
contact or an occupant of those premises is responsible for the premises and regardless of any
agreement between the owner/landlord and another that imposes or attempts to delegate
responsibility for the premises to the other.
(a) Offenses:
i.
An Owner/Landlord or Local Contact may be subject to enforcement for
violations of this Article to the extent that such person is legally
responsible for the condition or violation. An occupant shall not be
subject to penalties solely because the Rental Property is determined to
be substandard. An occupant may be subject to enforcement for
violations directly caused by the occupant's conduct, to the extent
authorized by applicable law.
ii.
The occupant of a substandard premises commits an offense if the
occupant causes or has caused the premises to be substandard.
iii.
All corrections of housing code violations and health hazards shall be
completed using approved repairs and City permits obtained.
Sec. 8.10.020 Repair, Vacation, and Demolition.
(a) Applicability. Any Rental Property determined to be substandard, unsafe, unfit for human
habitation, or otherwise dangerous to the health, safety, or welfare of its occupants or the public shall
be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 3.12 – Substandard Buildings of the Leon Valley
Code of Ordinances and Chapter 214 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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(b) Enforcement Procedures. All proceedings involving the repair, vacation, securing, removal, or
demolition of a substandard building or structure shall be conducted in accordance with the notice,
hearing, determination, and enforcement procedures established under Chapter 3.12 of the Leon
Valley Code of Ordinances and applicable state law.
(c) Corrective Action. When a Rental Property is determined to be substandard or unsafe, the City
may require the property owner to repair, vacate, secure, remove, or demolish the building or
structure, as authorized by applicable law. Any order requiring corrective action shall identify the
violations, required corrective measures, and applicable compliance deadlines.
(d) Emergency Conditions. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the City from taking immediate action
to address conditions presenting an imminent threat to life, health, or safety, including requiring the
vacation of an unsafe structure, when such action is authorized by applicable law and conducted in
accordance with required procedures.
(e) Notice, Hearings, and Appeals. Property owners shall be afforded all applicable notice, hearing,
and appeal rights required by Chapter 3.12 of the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances and Chapter 214
of the Texas Local Government Code. Appeals involving substandard-building determinations shall
follow the procedures applicable to those determinations rather than the rental registration permit
appeal procedures established under Section 8.10.011.
(f) Continued Enforcement Authority. Nothing in this Article shall limit the City's authority to enforce
applicable building, fire, property maintenance, health, or safety codes or pursue any enforcement
remedy otherwise authorized by state law or the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances.
(g) Conflicts. In the event of a conflict between this Section and Chapter 3.12 of the Leon Valley Code
of Ordinances or applicable state law governing substandard buildings, the applicable provisions of
Chapter 3.12 and state law shall control, with state law controlling in the event of any inconsistency.
Sec. 8.10.021 Interpretation.
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be:
(a) Considered as minimum requirement.
(b) Fire Code Applies. This article does not include, nor exempt commercial, residential
properties from any inspection required or allowed by the most current adopted fire code.
(c) Municipal immunity. The City is not liable for the condition of an inspected/uninspected
rental dwelling unit. Successful rental permit registration and/or safety inspection in no
manner makes the City responsible for anything that may occur on private property.
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CITY OF LEON VALLEY
Residential Rental Registration Program | Initial Safety Inspection Checklist
Field worksheet • Proposed Article 8.10 • One checklist per rental unit inspected (common areas may be recorded separately).
Property address: __________________________________________________ Unit / building: __________________
Owner / landlord: ____________________________________ Local contact / phone: ______________________________
Inspector: ____________________________________ Inspection date / time: _________________________________
Inspection type: ☐ Initial registration ☐ Vacant/turnover ☐ Complaint/for cause ☐ Ownership change ☐ Other
Occupancy: ☐ Vacant ☐ Occupied ☐ Unknown
Other
Rental type: ☐ Single-family ☐ Duplex ☐ Multifamily ☐ Hotel/motel ☐
A. Registration and lawful access
☐ Rental registration application received / pending / not received
☐ Owner and 24-hour emergency contact information documented
☐ Applicable inspection exemption reviewed (including new construction and state-licensed uses)
☐ Legal authority for entry established: ☐ consent ☐ valid warrant ☐ other lawful basis
☐ Access limited to authorized areas; if denied or unavailable, record areas not inspected
☐ Prior complaints, violations, and inspection records reviewed (if available)
B. Property condition inspection
Mark each item P = Pass, V = Violation, NI = Not inspected, NA = Not applicable. Classification is based on actual severity, not
the item label alone.
Inspection item
Water supply
Sanitation / toilets
Wastewater
Plumbing / drainage
Smoke detectors
Electrical safety
Roof condition
Ceilings / horizontal structure
Walls / vertical supports
Infestation
Open-flame devices
Ventilation / heating
Observation / concern
Hot and cold running water available;
note loss of service
Toilets operable; sanitary facilities
usable
No illegal wastewater discharge
Leaks, drainage failures, or other
observable problems
Present and functioning where required
by applicable code
Visible hazardous wiring, exposed
conductors, fire/electrocution risks
Visible roof damage or deterioration
creating a safety hazard
Sagging, splitting, buckling, or other
structural concerns
Leaning, buckling, or otherwise
unsound supports
Signs of insects, vermin, or rodents;
extent and impact
Unsafe or prohibited open-flame
cooking/heating devices
Inadequate ventilation or malfunctioning
heat affecting habitability
P / V / NI / NA
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
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Garbage / premises sanitation
Interior / exterior surfaces
Minor plumbing / electrical
Exterior upkeep / landscaping
Address identification
Other observed code condition
Accumulation of refuse, unsanitary
conditions
Deterioration; distinguish cosmetic from
safety concerns
Observable nonhazardous deficiencies
Applicable property maintenance
conditions
Missing or faded address numbers
Record specific adopted code provision
and facts
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________
________
________
________
________
C. Violation classification and response
☐ No violation observed ☐ Life-safety (imminent threat) ☐ Critical ☐ Noncritical ☐ Further specialist evaluation needed
Life-safety: immediate protective action as authorized by law; deadline tailored to hazard. Critical: generally 10 calendar days.
Noncritical: generally 30 calendar days. Written adjusted deadlines/extensions may apply. Do not automatically order tenant
displacement.
Item / location
Observed facts
and photo #
Applicable code
section
Severity
Correction
required
Due date
D. Officer disposition and follow-up
☐ Inspection completed ☐ Partially completed ☐ Not completed — reason: __________________________
☐ No observed violation ☐ Written notice required ☐ Immediate safety referral / action considered
☐ Building / Fire / Health / Public Works specialist referral: ______________________________________________
☐ Photos / evidence logged: _______________________ ☐ Reinspection required Date: __________________
☐ Inspection report and written notice prepared (ordinance: generally within 3 business days, except imminent threat)
☐ Temporary inspection approval recommended for Director review, if applicable (not officer-issued by this checklist)
☐ Permit review / enforcement referral recommended, if applicable
Officer observations / areas not inspected / access limitations:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Inspector signature: _________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Supervisor / Director review (if required): _______________________________ Date: _______________________
Use and authority notes
This is an operational aid based on proposed §§8.10.002, .005–.009, .011, .017, and .020. A checked item is not automatically a
code violation. Document the exact adopted building, fire, health, or property-maintenance code provision and observed facts.
Do not enter without valid consent, a lawful warrant, or another lawful basis. An administrative inspection warrant may be
available under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 18.05, subject to its requirements. Substandard-building vacation, repair,
and demolition follow the separate legally required procedures. Review with the City Attorney and Building/Fire officials before
deployment.
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CITY OF LEON VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Leon Valley City Council Chambers
6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, TX 78238
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
The City of Leon Valley City Council Shall Hold an In-Person Meeting with A Quorum of Members
of City Council to Be Physically Present in The Leon Valley City Council Chambers, 6400 El Verde
Road, Leon Valley, Texas 78238. Some Members of City Council May Appear and Participate in The
Meeting by Videoconference Pursuant to The Requirements Set Forth in The Texas Open Meetings
Act.
Citizens May E-Mail Public Comments To [email protected]. All Other
Citizen Participation May Be Provided In-Person at City Council Chambers.
1. Call to Order; Determine a Quorum is Present, Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENT
Mayor Chris Riley
Council Place 1 Danielle Bolton
Council Place 2 Betty Heyl
Council Place 3 Philip Campos
Council Place 4 Rey Orozco
Mayor Pro-Tem, Council Place 5 Beth Mursch
Mayor Chris Riley called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and announced that a quorum of
the City Council was present in Council Chambers.
Mayor Riley asked Council Place 3, Philip Campos, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The City Council Shall Meet in Executive Session to Discuss the Following:
Mayor Riley read the caption for Agenda Item 2.1 aloud.
The City Council entered Executive Session at 6:01 PM.
1. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 551.072: Deliberations about Real
Property to discuss the purchase of 6908 Poss Rd, Leon Valley Texas, 78238.
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3. Reconvene into Regular Session
The City Council reconvened into Regular Session at 6:30 PM.
4. Possible Action on Issues Discussed in Executive Session If Necessary
A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem, Council Place 5, Mursch, to allow the City Manager
to enter into contract negotiations to purchase the property at 6908 Poss Road for an amount
not to exceed $250,000. The motion was seconded by Council Place 3, Campos.
Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Bolton, Council Place 2 Heyl, Council Place 3 Campos, Mayor
Pro-Tem, Council Place 5 Mursch
Voting Nay: Council Place 4 Orozco
The motion passed 4 to 1.
5. Citizens to be Heard - Citizens wishing to address the City Council for items not on the
agenda will be received at this time. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. In accordance with
the Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted from discussing or acting on items not
listed on this agenda.
Those who spoke at this time were Ricardo "Rick" Martinez and Rita Burnside.
6. Presentations
1. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Direction on Amendments to Appendix A
Fee Schedule - M. Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
Michael Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director, presented the item.
2. Update on the Bexar County Precinct 2 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Project for the Installation of Solar Powered Streetlights - D. Dimaline,
Public Works Director
David Dimaline, Public Works Director, presented the item.
Mike Erickson, Account Manager, Dalkia EDF Group, was present to answer questions.
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, stressed to the City Council that the responsibility for
funding the maintenance of these lights will need to be considered in future budgets of
the City of Leon Valley.
There was a consensus among members of City Council to move forward with the
Interlocal Agreement (ILA), which will be brought back at a future meeting for
consideration.
7. Announcements by the Mayor and Council Members. At this time, reports about items
of community interest, which no action will be taken may be given to the public as per
Chapter 551.0415 of the Government Code, such as: expressions of thanks, congratulations
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or condolence, information regarding holiday schedules, reminders of social, ceremonial, or
community events organized or sponsored by the governing body or that was or will be
attended by a member of the Leon Valley City Council or a City official.
Mayor Chris Riley and members of the City Council shared announcements.
8. City Manager's Report
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, announced that the City Manager’s Report was available
in print in the foyer and posted on the City’s website.
City Manager Caldera also provided the following updates:
Saundra Passailaigue, City Secretary, was at the Library today for National Voter
Registration, where 12 people were registered, three mail-in ballot applications were
provided, and 73 people were assisted with voter registration questions, early voting
dates, and voter registration status verification.
Sarah Woepple, Economic Development and Special Projects Director, has ordered
the election signs in hopes of placing them before the last day to vote.
Brush pickup has begun with most residents staying within the size limits, but there
are some that have exceeded the limit. Those that have exceeded the amount have
been marked with orange spray paint. These will need special arrangements with
Tiger and those that do not comply will receive notices from Code Compliance.
1. Upcoming Important Events:
October 06, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting – Cancelled
October 20, 2026 – Regular City Council Meeting
6:30 PM - City Council Chambers
September 14, 2026 – Brush and Bulky Item Pickup
October 06, 2026 – National Night Out
October 23, 2026 – Last day to apply for a Mail Ballot
October 19-30, 2026 – Early Voting Period
October 24, 2026 – Coffee with the Mayor & City Council
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Leon Valley Community Center
November 03, 2026 – Election Day
November 14, 2026 – Citywide Garage Sale
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Citywide
Miscellaneous other Events and Announcements
9. Consent Agenda - All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City
Council and may be enacted by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of a
Consent Agenda item unless a member of City Council requests that the item be pulled from
the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Regular Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Place 3, Campos, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem, Council Place 5, Mursch.
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Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Bolton, Council Place 2 Heyl, Council Place 3 Campos, Council
Place 4 Orozco, Mayor Pro-Tem, Council Place 5 Mursch
The motion passed unanimously.
1. Discussion and Possible Action Approving of the Following City Council Minutes:
a.
09-01-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Presentation and Discussion of the Monthly Financial Report Ending August 31,
2026 - C. Goering, Finance Director
3. Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Budget
Adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget in the amount of
$109,704 for the Purpose of Increasing the Fire Department by $11,239, the Park
Department by $74,372, the Library Department by $11,700 and the Special Events
Budget by $12,393 to Provide Funding for the end of the year budget adjustments.
(1st Read was Held on 09-01-2026) - C. Goering, Finance Director
4. Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing
the City Manager to Apply to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a
Local Park Grant Program to Provide Funding for the Renovation of the Forest
Oaks Community Pool Facility - D. Dimaline, Public Works Director
5. Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Leon Valley, Texas, Amending the City of Leon Valley Code Of Ordinances,
Chapter 1, Article 1.04, City Council, Section 1.04.001, Rules of Meeting Decorum
and Conduct, Adding Mayor's Discretion Meeting Start Time of 5:30 PM; Providing
for Repealer, Severability and Savings Clauses; and Providing for an Effective
Date - Mayor, Chris Riley (First Read was Held 09-01-2026)
10. Regular Agenda
1. Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance Approving and Adopting the
Tax Year 2026; Tax Rate for the Maintenance and Operations at $0.497818 and the
Interest and Sinking Fund at $0.047222, for a Total Tax Rate of $0.545040 (1st Read
was Held 09-01-2026) - Dr. C. Caldera, City Manager
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, presented the item.
A motion was made by Council Place 3, Campos, that the property tax rate be increased
by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.545040, which is effectively a 1.0651%, which is the
proposed tax rate exceeding the no new revenue rate percent increase tax
rate. Maintenance and Operating and the Sinking Fund is allocated as
follows: Maintenance and Operations at $0.497818 and the Interest and Sinking Fund
at $0.047222, for a Total Tax Rate of $0.545040. The motion was seconded by Council
Place 4, Orozco.
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Mayor Riley called for a roll call vote.
Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Bolton, Council Place 2 Heyl, Council Place 3 Campos,
Council Place 4 Orozco, Mayor Pro-Tem, Council Place 5 Mursch
The motion passed unanimously.
2. Presentation, Discussion on an Ordinance of the City Of Leon Valley, Texas,
Amending Chapter 1, “General Provisions,” Article 1.05, “Administrative Code,”
Division 2, “City Manager,” Section 1.05.031, “Appointment; Functions; Absence
or Disability,” of the City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances; Removing the
Provision Automatically Designating the City Secretary to Perform the Duties of
City Manager During the City Manager’s Absence or Disability; Providing for the
Designation and Appointment of an Acting City Manager Consistent with Section
5.01(E) of the City Charter - (First Read as Required by the Charter) - Dr. Crystal
Caldera, City Manager
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, presented the item.
There was a consensus among members of City Council to place this item on the
October 20, 2026, Consent Agenda for a second read.
3. Presentation, Discussion on an Ordinance of the City of Leon Valley, Texas, City
Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Contract - Between
the City of Leon Valley, as Buyer, and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, as
Seller, for the Sale and Conveyance of Approximately 3.578 acres of Real Property
Located at 6908 Poss Rd Leon Valley, Texas, Tax Parcel Number 217809, for a
Purchase Price not to exceed of $250,000 including Closing Cost (First Read as
required by the City Charter) - Dr. C. Caldera, City Manager
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, presented the item.
Dr. Caldera, City Manager, said that the next step will be for her to get with the broker
to make the offer and then this item will come back for a second read at a Special City
Council meeting.
11. Requests from Members of City Council to Add Items to Future Agendas – Per Section
3.10 (A) of the City of Leon Valley’s Code of Ordinances, at a Meeting of City Council,
a Member of City Council May Place an Item on an Agenda by Making a Motion to
Place the Item on a Future Agenda and Receiving a Second. No Discussion Shall
Occur at the Meeting Regarding the Placement of the Item on a Future Agenda.
No future agenda items were requested.
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12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Riley adjourned the meeting at 8:01 PM.
These minutes were approved by the Leon Valley City Council on the 20th day of
October, 2026.
APPROVED
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CHRIS RILEY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
CITY SECRETARY
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE:
October 20, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation, Discussion on an Ordinance of the City Of Leon Valley, Texas,
Amending Chapter 1, “General Provisions,” Article 1.05, “Administrative Code,”
Division 2, “City Manager,” Section 1.05.031, “Appointment; Functions; Absence
or Disability,” of the City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances; Removing the
Provision Automatically Designating the City Secretary to Perform the Duties of
City Manager During the City Manager’s Absence or Disability; Providing for the
Designation and Appointment of an Acting City Manager Consistent with Section
5.01(E) of the City Charter
PURPOSE & BACKGROUND
The purpose of this item is to consider an amendment to Section 1.05.031 of the Leon Valley
Code of Ordinances regarding who performs the duties of the City Manager during the City
Manager’s absence or disability.
Current Code:
Section 1.05.031 currently provides that during the absence or disability of the City Manager,
the City Secretary shall perform the duties of the City Manager.
The proposed amendment removes the automatic designation of the City Secretary and aligns
the Code of Ordinances with the succession process established in Section 5.01(E) of the City
Charter.
Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter provides a process for continuity of City Manager
responsibilities during a temporary absence or disability. Under the Charter, the City Manager
may designate a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the
City Manager during such absence or disability, subject to approval by the City Council.
The Charter also provides the City Council with authority to revoke the City Manager’s
designation and appoint another individual to serve until the City Manager returns or the
disability ceases.
The current language in Section 1.05.031 of the Code of Ordinances automatically assigns
these responsibilities to the City Secretary. The proposed amendment removes this automatic
assignment and provides a process that is more consistent with the City Charter.
Proposed Amendment:
Under the proposed amendment:
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1. During a temporary absence or disability, the City Manager would designate a qualified
City employee to serve as Acting City Manager in accordance with Section 5.01(E) of
the City Charter.
2. The designation would be filed with the City Secretary and would be subject to approval
by the City Council, as provided by the Charter.
3. If the City Manager is unable to make a designation due to the nature or circumstances
of the City Manager’s absence or disability, the City Council would convene in
accordance with applicable law to appoint an Acting City Manager.
4. The City Council would retain the authority provided by the Charter to revoke a
designation made by the City Manager and appoint another individual to serve as Acting
City Manager until the City Manager returns or the disability ceases.
5. Administrative change from City Administrator to City Manager in Section 1.05.061.
This amendment is intended to provide continuity of leadership while avoiding an automatic
assignment of City Manager responsibilities to a particular position regardless of the
circumstances existing at the time.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with adoption of the ordinance. Any
compensation adjustment associated with an employee serving as Acting City Manager would
be addressed in accordance with applicable City policies and Council authorization, if required.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council Discretion
APPROVED: _____________________
DISAPPROVED: ____________________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST:
________________________________
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1,
“GENERAL PROVISIONS,” ARTICLE 1.05, “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,” DIVISION 2,
“CITY MANAGER,” SECTION 1.05.031, “APPOINTMENT; FUNCTIONS; ABSENCE
OR DISABILITY,” OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY CODE OF ORDINANCES;
REMOVING THE PROVISION AUTOMATICALLY DESIGNATING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF CITY MANAGER DURING THE CITY
MANAGER’S ABSENCE OR DISABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION AND
APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING CITY MANAGER CONSISTENT WITH SECTION
5.01(E) OF THE CITY CHARTER; AND AMENDING SEC. 1.05.061 (e) FROM CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO CITY MANAGER PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 5.01 of the City of Leon Valley Home Rule Charter establishes the
office, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter provides that the City Manager shall, by
letter filed with the City Secretary and subject to approval of the City Council, designate
a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the City
Manager during the City Manager’s temporary absence or disability; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.01(E) further authorizes the City Council to revoke such
designation and appoint another individual to serve until the City Manager returns or the
disability ceases; and
WHEREAS, Section 1.05.031 of the City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances currently
provides that the City Secretary shall perform the duties of the City Manager during the
City Manager’s absence or disability; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Section 1.05.031 should be amended to remove
the automatic designation of the City Secretary and to establish a procedure consistent
with the authority and procedures established by Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter;
WHEREAS, making the administrative change in Section 1.05.061 (e) will provide
consistency
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this amendment will provide greater clarity
regarding continuity of administrative authority and ensure that the Code of Ordinances
is consistent with the City Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LEON VALLEY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT- EXHIBIT A & B
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Chapter 1, “General Provisions,” Article 1.05, “Administrative Code,” Division 2, “City
Manager,” Section 1.05.031, “Appointment; functions; absence or disability,” of the City
of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 1.05.031. Appointment; functions; absence or disability.
The City Council shall appoint a City Manager, who shall be the chief administrative and
personnel officer of the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the
Mayor and City Council.
During the temporary absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Manager shall,
by letter filed with the City Secretary and subject to approval of the City Council,
designate a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of
the City Manager, as provided by Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter.
If the City Manager is unable to make such designation due to the nature or
circumstances of the City Manager’s absence or disability, the City Council shall
convene in accordance with applicable law and may appoint a qualified individual to
serve as Acting City Manager and exercise the powers and perform the duties of the
City Manager during such absence or disability.
Consistent with Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter, the City Council may revoke a
designation made by the City Manager and appoint another individual to serve as Acting
City Manager until the City Manager returns or the disability ceases.”
Administrative Change from City Administrator to City Manager in Section 1.05.061 (e)
SECTION 2. REPEALER
All ordinances, resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. All other provisions of the
City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances not amended by this Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY
Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this
Ordinance be declared unconstitutional, illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and provision
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions may be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION
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The City Secretary is authorized to cause the provisions of this Ordinance to be
incorporated into the City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances and to make such nonsubstantive changes in numbering, formatting, capitalization, punctuation, and style as
may be necessary to accomplish such codification.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage, approval, and publication as
required by applicable law and the City Charter.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Leon Valley
this the XXX day of October 2026.
APPROVED
______________________
CHRIS RILEY
MAYOR
Attest:
____________________________
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
____________________________
Art Rodriguez
City Attorney
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Sec. 1.05.031 Appointment; functions; absence or disability
The city council shall appoint a city manager, who shall be the chief administrative and personnel officer of
the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the mayor and city council. During the absence
or disability of the city manager, the city secretary shall perform the duties of such office. During the temporary
absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Manager shall, by letter filed with the City Secretary and subject
to approval of the City Council, designate a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties
of the City Manager, as provided by Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter.
If the City Manager is unable to make such designation due to the nature or circumstances of the City
Manager’s absence or disability, the City Council shall convene in accordance with applicable law and may appoint
a qualified individual to serve as Acting City Manager and exercise the powers and perform the duties of the City
Manager during such absence or disability.
Consistent with Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter, the City Council may revoke a designation made by the
City Manager and appoint another individual to serve as Acting City Manager until the City Manager returns or the
disability ceases.”
(1972 Code, § 2.201; 2008 Code, § 1.05.031)
Created: 2026-03-31 08:00:12 [EST]
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Exhibit B
Sec. 1.05.061 Powers and duties
(a)
The city secretary shall perform the duties as set forth in the job description in the city personnel manual, as
amended, and such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the city manager or city council.
(b)
The city secretary shall attend and keep minutes of all council meetings.
(c)
The city secretary shall prepare all public notices required under any regulation or ordinance of the city.
(d)
The city secretary shall:
(e)
(1)
Keep all contracts made by the city.
(2)
Engross and enroll all laws, resolutions, and ordinances of the city council.
(3)
Keep the corporate seal.
(4)
Take charge of, arrange, and maintain the records of the city council.
(5)
Countersign all commissions issued to municipal officers and all licenses issued by the mayor, and keep
a record of those commissions and licenses.
The city secretary shall perform all other duties required by law, ordinance, resolution, or other assigned task
or duties assigned by the mayor or the city council or the city administrator Manager.
(1972 Code, § 2.204; 2008 Code, § 1.05.061; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code)
Created: 2026-03-31 08:00:13 [EST]
(Supp. No. 9)
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Amendment to Section 1.05.031
Appointment; Functions;
Absence or Disability
City Council Meeting
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager
October 20, 2026
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Summary
• Question – Should City Council approve an amendment to
Section 1.05.031 regarding the designation of an Acting City
Manager during the City Manager’s absence or disability?
• Options
– Approve
– Deny
– Other
• Decision
– At the discretion of City Council
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Background
• Section 1.05.031 currently provides that during the absence or
disability of the City Manager, the City Secretary shall perform the
duties of the City Manager.
• The proposed amendment removes the automatic designation of
the City Secretary.
• The amendment is intended to align the Code of Ordinances with
the succession process established in Section 5.01(E) of the City
Charter.
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Purpose
• Provide a clear process for continuity of City Manager
responsibilities during a temporary absence or disability.
• Under Section 5.01(E) of the City Charter, the City Manager may
designate a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and
perform the duties of the City Manager, subject to City Council
approval.
• The Charter also allows City Council to revoke the designation and
appoint another individual until the City Manager returns or the
disability ceases.
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• During a temporary absence or disability:
– The City Manager designates a qualified City employee to
serve as Acting City Manager in accordance with Section
5.01(E).
– The designation is filed with the City Secretary and is
subject to City Council approval.
– If the City Manager is unable to make a designation, City
Council would convene in accordance with applicable law
to appoint an Acting City Manager.
– City Council retains its Charter authority to revoke a
designation and appoint another individual.
– Administrative Change from City Administrator to City
Manager for consistency.
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Fiscal Impact
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• There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with adoption of the
ordinance.
• Any compensation adjustment associated with an employee serving
as Acting City Manager would be addressed in accordance with
applicable City policies and City Council authorization, if required.
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Recommendation
• City Council Discretion
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE:
October 20, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
David Dimaline, Public Works Director
THROUGH:
Crystal Caldera, Ph.D., City Manager
SUBJECT:
Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Approval of a Resolution
Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the United States
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, in
the Amount up to $8,584,802 through the Promoting Resilient
Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving
Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program for the
Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion Mitigation, and Mobility
Improvement Project
SPONSOR(S):
None
PURPOSE & BACKGROUND
The attached Resolution authorizes the filing of a grant application with the United States
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration through the Promoting
Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation
(PROTECT) discretionary grant program for the Huebner Creek flood resilience, erosion
mitigation, and mobility improvement project. Eligible activities under the grant program
include stabilizing slopes or drainage areas and installing riprap, installing scour, streamstability, and other hydraulic countermeasures, and installing other protective features
that improve transportation resilience.
The Huebner Creek Flood/Erosion Mitigation Project will reduce recurring flood, erosion,
and channel-instability risks along Huebner Creek. The project combines planned
Huebner Creek drainage/channel improvements with stabilization of the south bank
between Poss Road and Bandera Road. Proposed work includes channel excavation
and grading; channel and side-slope stabilization; concrete riprap and/or other contextappropriate erosion-protection treatments; hydraulic countermeasures; temporary
erosion, sedimentation, environmental controls and associated site work addressing
erosion near the Bandera Rd. bridge.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The grant application is for funding in the amount up to a total of $8,584,802. The
Discretionary Grant Program requires a 20 percent non-federal match for the proposed
project. The City intends to provide the required local match through eligible City funds
and/or other eligible non-federal funding sources.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. The Resolution will be included with the
City’s grant application to the United States Department of Transportation.
APPROVED:___________________ DISAPPROVED: _______________________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST:
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. ______R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, UP TO $8,584,802 THROUGH
THE PROMOTING RESILIENT OPERATIONS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE, EFFICIENT, AND
COST-SAVING TRANSPORTATION (PROTECT) DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR
THE HUEBNER CREEK FLOOD RESILIENCE, EROSION MITIGATION, AND MOBILITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION AND GRANT; PROVIDING FOR
THE CITY’S REQUIRED TWENTY PERCENT LOCAL MATCH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), administers the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Costsaving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program to support investments that
improve the resilience, reliability, and safety of surface transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Leon Valley is committed to strengthening the resilience, reliability, and
safety of its transportation infrastructure and protecting critical community connections from
severe weather, flooding, erosion, and other natural hazards; and
WHEREAS, Huebner Creek is a significant drainage corridor through Leon Valley, where
recurring flooding, erosion, and channel instability have created ongoing risks to nearby
roadways, bridges, and other infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes the Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion Mitigation, and
Mobility Improvement Project, generally located along Huebner Creek between Poss Road and
Bandera Road, to address documented vulnerabilities and strengthen the long-term resilience of
transportation infrastructure serving the community; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include drainage and channel improvements, channel
excavation and grading, channel and side-slope stabilization, concrete riprap and other
appropriate erosion-protection treatments, hydraulic countermeasures, erosion, sedimentation,
and environmental controls, and associated site work; and
WHEREAS, the Bexar County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies bank stabilization along Huebner
Creek between Evers Road and Bandera Road as a high-priority flood mitigation action; and
WHEREAS, Leon Valley has experienced repeated flood events along Huebner Creek, including
major events in 1998, 2013, 2015, and 2017, resulting in roadway flooding, rapid creek rise,
impacts to homes, evacuations, erosion, road-closure risks, emergency-access disruption, and
public-safety risks; and
WHEREAS, erosion and channel instability have also been observed near transportation
infrastructure in the vicinity of the Bandera Road bridge, creating additional risks to roadway and
bridge infrastructure; and
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WHEREAS, stabilizing the Huebner Creek channel and streambank, reducing erosion, and
improving hydraulic performance will help protect roadway and bridge infrastructure, reduce floodrelated transportation disruptions, and support reliable access for residents, businesses,
emergency responders, and the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, proposed improvements along SH 16 (Bandera Road), together with the City’s
ongoing Comprehensive Plan Update and capital planning efforts, further reinforce the need to
protect transportation infrastructure adjacent to Huebner Creek and improve the resilience of this
critical corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion Mitigation,
and Mobility Improvement Project will help reduce transportation infrastructure vulnerability to
flooding, erosion, and channel instability; protect roadway and bridge infrastructure; improve the
corridor’s ability to withstand extreme rainfall and high-flow events; reduce transportation
disruptions; support dependable emergency access; and improve the long-term resilience of Leon
Valley’s transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program requires a 20 percent non-federal match
for the proposed project, and the City intends to provide the required local match through eligible
City funds and/or other eligible non-federal funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that submission of an application for PROTECT Discretionary
Grant Program funding for the Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion Mitigation, and Mobility
Improvement Project is in the best interest of the City of Leon Valley and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEON
VALLEY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Leon Valley, Texas hereby authorizes and supports
the submission of an application to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration, under the FYs 2024 through 2026 PROTECT Discretionary Grant
Program for the Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion Mitigation, and Mobility
Improvement Project.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to
prepare, submit, execute, and file the grant application and all related documents, assurances,
certifications, agreements, amendments, and other instruments necessary or appropriate in
connection with the application and, if awarded, administration of the grant.
SECTION 3. The City Council acknowledges that the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program
requires a 20 percent non-federal match for the proposed project and hereby commits to providing
the required 20 percent local match through eligible City funds and/or other eligible non-federal
funding sources, subject to the final grant award and applicable City budget requirements.
SECTION 4. The City Council affirms its support for the Huebner Creek Flood Resilience, Erosion
Mitigation, and Mobility Improvement Project as an investment intended to reduce transportation
vulnerability to flooding, erosion, and channel instability; protect roadway and bridge
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infrastructure; reduce flood-related transportation disruptions; maintain dependable emergency
access; and strengthen the long-term resilience of Leon Valley’s transportation system.
SECTION 5. Recitals. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the Council.
SECTION 6. Conflicts. All Resolutions and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or
inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters
resolved herein.
SECTION 7. Savings. That all rights and privileges of the City are expressly saved as to any and
all violations of the provisions of any Resolutions repealed by this Resolution which have accrued
at the time of the effective date of this Resolution; and, as to such accrued violations and all
pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such Resolutions,
same shall not be affected by this Resolution but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the
courts.
SECTION 8. Severability. This Resolution is not severable.
SECTION 9. TOMA Compliance. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting
at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place,
and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon the date of final adoption
hereof and any publication required by law.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Leon Valley this the
20th day of October, 2026.
APPROVED
CHRIS RILEY
MAYOR
Attest:
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE
City Secretary, TRMC
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Approved as to Form:
_______________________
Arturo D. ‘ART’ Rodriguez
City Attorney
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE:
October 20, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Saundra Passailaigue, City Secretary
THROUGH:
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Designating the Echo as
the City of Leon Valley’s Official Newspaper for the Publication of
Ordinances, Public Hearings, and Other Required Notices
SPONSOR(S):
(N/A)
PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to formally designate the Echo as the official newspaper of the City
of Leon Valley for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The City uses its official newspaper to publish
ordinances, public hearing notices, and other notices required by law.
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 52, § 52.004, which reads:
a)
As soon as practicable after the beginning of each municipal year, the
governing body of the municipality shall contract, as determined by
ordinance or resolution, with a public newspaper of the municipality to be the
municipality’s official newspaper until another newspaper is selected.
b)
The governing body shall publish in the municipality’s official newspaper
each ordinance, notice, or other matter required by law or ordinance to be
published.
The City of Leon Valley currently uses the Echo for the publication of ordinances, public
hearings, and other required notices.
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs for publications are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget. Staff will
continue to strive to keep the City’s advertising and publication costs within approved budgetary
constraints.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution continuing the designation of the Echo as
the official newspaper of the City of Leon Valley for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, retroactive to October
1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
APPROVED: _____________________
DISAPPROVED: ____________________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST:
________________________________
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
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RESOLUTION No. 26-___R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING
THE ECHO AS THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND OTHER REQUIRED
NOTICES.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Leon Valley, Texas, previously designated the
Echo for the publication of ordinances, public hearings, and other required notices; and
WHEREAS, the Echo covers all of Leon Valley, including ZIP Codes 78238, 78240, and
78241; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LEON VALLEY, TEXAS THAT:
The Echo is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Leon Valley for the
publication of ordinances, public hearings, and other City notices as may be required by
law for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, retroactive to October 1, 2026, through September 30,
2027.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Leon Valley
this 20th day of October 2026.
APPROVED
______________________
CHRIS RILEY
MAYOR
Attest: _
____
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
ARTURO D. “ART” RODRIGUEZ
City Attorney
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PUBLISHING CONTRACT
“Official Newspaper”
WHEREAS, this Contract is made and entered into this 20th day of October 2026,
by and between the City of Leon Valley, acting by and through its duly elected and
qualified City Council, hereinafter called “CITY,” and the Echo, a weekly newspaper
published in Bexar County, Texas, hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LEON VALLEY, TEXAS, THAT:
1.
The CITY hereby designates the CONTRACTOR as the official CITY
newspaper for the period beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027,
both dates inclusive (Retroactive to October 1, 2026). The parties agree that the
CONTRACTOR shall publish in a timely fashion all CITY notices that are required
by law to be published.
2.
The CITY shall pay the CONTRACTOR, and the CONTRACTOR shall
charge the CITY for such publication the sum of $9.00 per column inch for the first
insertion and $7.92 per column inch for each subsequent publication of the same
matter. The CONTRACTOR agrees to print maps as provided by the CITY (in
camera-ready form) at the same per column inch rate of $9.00 per column inch for
the first insertion and $7.92 per column inch for subsequent insertions.
3.
It is further understood and agreed that all such printed matter will be set in
not less than eight-point type, unless a specific request for another type size
accompanies the request for publication with the column width to be either 2 inches
or 4.167 inches, as used in standard news articles.
4.
The CONTRACTOR further agrees to furnish, without charge, two (2)
affidavits of publication for each notice within seven (7) days of its final publication,
with numbered invoices for bookkeeping control, to the City office requesting
publication.
5.
The CONTRACTOR agrees to publish promptly at the time designated all
such CITY printing furnished to it, at the rates mentioned. Such publication shall be
in a regular issue of the ECHO and in every copy thereof and shall be set according
to the instructions received from the CITY. Each publication shall conform to good
newspaper practices.
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6.
All notices which either party gives the other shall be delivered in writing to
the address below or to subsequent addresses, as the parties shall designate in
writing. Such notices shall be deemed received on the date on which the notice is
personally served or on the third day following the date on which the notice was
mailed postage prepaid by certified or registered mail to the appropriate party.
TO:
C I T Y O F LEON VALLEY
ATTN: CITY SECRETARY
6400 EL VERDE ROAD
LEON VALLEY, TX 78238
TO:
THE ECHO
1420 S. ALAMO STREET, SUITE 141
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78210
7.
If either party breaches any of the provisions herein, the nonbreaching party
may terminate this Contract as follows:
a. The nonbreaching party must notify the breaching party in writing of
the breach and the steps that need to be taken to remedy the breach.
b. The breaching party shall have twenty (20) days from the date of
receiving notice of the breach to remedy the breach.
c. If the breach is not fully remedied within twenty (20) days, the
nonbreaching party may terminate the contract immediately by
delivering written notice of the termination to the breaching party.
d. This Contract may be modified or amended if the amendment is made
in writing and is signed by both parties.
e. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Contract is
held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision
or portion thereof shall be deemed severed, and the remainder of this
Contract shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
f. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Contract shall
not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to
subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every
provision of this Contract.
g. In the event either party files a lawsuit to enforce the provisions of this
Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs of suit, court
costs, and reasonable attorney fees. Any lawsuit pertaining to this
Contract shall be filed in the Bexar County Court of Jurisdication.
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h. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto, their successors, and assigns.
i.
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their names to be signed
hereto on the date so stated.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DR. CRYSTAL CALDERA
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE
CITY SECRETARY
CONTRACTOR:
Name: _________________________
Signature: _______________________
Title: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
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Designation of the Official
Newspaper
Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Saundra Passailaigue, TRMC
City Secretary
City Council Meeting — October 20, 2026
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Summary
Question
Consider continuing The Echo as the City’s official newspaper for publication of ordinances,
public hearing notices and other required notices under Texas Local Government Code §
52.004.
Options
• Approve the resolution as presented.
• Deny the resolution.
• Provide alternative direction.
Declaration
Staff recommends continuation for FY 2026–2027, retroactive to October 1, 2026.
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Purpose
Formally designate The Echo as the official newspaper of the City of Leon Valley for Fiscal
Year 2026–2027.
The City uses its official newspaper to publish:
• Ordinances
• Public hearing notices
• Other notices required by law
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 52, § 52.004 governs designation and publication.
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Statutory Requirements
Texas Local Government Code § 52.004
a) As soon as practicable after the beginning of each municipal year, the governing body
shall contract, as determined by ordinance or resolution, with a public newspaper of the
municipality as its official newspaper until another is selected.
b) The governing body shall publish in the official newspaper each ordinance, notice, or
other matter required by law or ordinance to be published.
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Background & Strategic Goals
Background
The City currently uses The Echo to publish ordinances, public hearing notices and other
legally required notices. Staff requests continuation for FY 2026–2027.
Strategic Goals & Objectives
F. Transparency — 1. Enhance Public Communication
• Provide clear, timely and accessible information through City meetings, websites, social
media and newsletters. The designation supports this objective.
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Fiscal Impact & Recommendation
Fiscal Impact
Publication costs are included in the FY 2026–2027 Adopted Budget. Staff will strive to keep
advertising and publication costs within approved budgetary constraints.
Recommendation
Consider the resolution designating The Echo as the City’s official newspaper for FY 2026–
2027 (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027).
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE:
October 20, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Michael Gallardo, Planning and Zoning Director
THROUGH: Crystal Caldera, Ph.D., City Manager
SUBJECT:
Presentation and Discussion to Consider Amending Chapter 15 Zoning, Division 2 Rules
of Construction and Definitions, Section 15.02.052 Definitions to Amend the Definition of
Assisted Living Facility, Amending Chapter 4 Business Regulations by Adding Article 4.15
Assisted Living Facilities, and Amending Appendix A Fee Schedule Article A8.000
Building and Construction Related Fees Section A8.004 Certificate of Occupancy by
Adding a Section A8.004(D) Sanitation Fee $200.00, Section A8.004(E) ALF Fire Marshal
Annual Inspection $300.00, Section A8.004(F) ALF Notice Fee $200.00 - M. Gallardo,
Planning and Zoning Director
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to consider a request to amend Chapter 15 Zoning, Chapter
4 Business Regulations and Appendix A Fee Schedule to better regulate the City of Leon
Valley Assisted Living Facilities. The following changes are required:
1. Amend Chapter 15 Zoning Section 15.02.052 Definitions by amending the
definition to assisted living (reference Exhibit A).
2. Amend Chapter 4 Business Regulations by adding Article 4.15 Assisted
Living Facilities (reference Exhibit B).
3. Amend Appendix A Fee Schedule by adding a $200.00 Sanitation Fee,
$300.00 ALF Fire Marshal Annual Inspection Fee, and a $200.00 ALF
Notice Fee to Section A8.004 Certificate of Occupancy
STAFF COMMENTS:
The amendments to Chapter 15 Zoning, Chapter 4 Business Regulations and Appendix
Fee Schedule will provide clear legal standards for facility safety, land use, and resident
protections.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The facility will be responsible for applicable registration, inspection and reinspection
fees.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed amendment to Chapter 15 Zoning,
Chapter 4 Business Regulations and Appendix A Fee Schedule.
APPROVED: _____________________
DISAPPROVED: ____________________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST:
________________________________
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY, TEXAS, CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 “ZONING,” DIVISION 2 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DEFINITIONS, SECTION 15.02.052 DEFINITIONS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
BY ADDING ARTICLE 4.15 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND AMENDING
APPENDIX A FEE SCHEDULE ARTICLE A8.000 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
RELATED FEES SECTION A8.004 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BY ADDING
SECTION A8.004(D) SANITATION INSPECTION FEE $200.00, SECTION A8.004(E)
ALF FIRE MARSHAL ANNUAL INSPECTION $300.00, SECTION A8.004(F) ALF
NOTICE FEE $200.00, PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE; SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS Chapter 211 of Texas Local Government Code empowers the City Council
of the City of Leon Valley to enact zoning regulations and provides for their administration,
enforcement and amendment; and
WHEREAS the City has determined that a revision to amend the definition of Assisted
Living Facilities in Chapter 15 Zoning, Division 2 Rules of Construction and Definitions,
Section 15.02.052 Definitions Assisted Living Facilities is appropriate; and
WHEREAS the City has determined that a revision to add Article 4.15 Assisted Living
Facilities to Chapter 4 Business Regulations is appropriate; and
WHEREAS the City has determined that a revision to amend Appendix A Fee Schedule
Section A8.004 Certificate of Occupancy to better regulate Assisted Living Facilities is
appropriate; and
WHEREAS Chapter 123 of the Texas Human Resources Code, known as the Community
Homes for Disabled Persons Location Act, provides for the location of Community Homes
for Disabled Persons in any residential district so long as the home meets the criteria set
forth in the statute; and
WHEREAS the facility licensed or subject to being licensed is in accordance with Texas
Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247. Assisted living services are driven by a philosophy
that emphasizes personal dignity and autonomy to age in place in a residential setting
while receiving increasing or decreasing levels of services as the person's needs change;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Leon Valley desires to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
its elderly and disabled citizens and of its neighborhoods by providing an appropriate
licensing scheme for assisted living facilities to include a sanitation inspection; and
WHEREAS the City Council has determined that amending Chapter 15 “Zoning” Section
15.02.052 Definitions and adding Article 4.15 to Chapter 4 Business Regulations and
amending Appendix A Fee Schedule Section A8.004 Certificate of Occupancy is in the
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026best interest of the general welfare of the City of Leon Valley.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LEON VALLEY, TEXAS:
Section 1. Chapter 15 Zoning is hereby amended as stated in Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated herein. Chapter 4 is hereby amended as stated in Exhibit B attached
hereto and incorporated herein. Appendix A Fee Schedule is hereby amended as stated
in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section2.
Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined as provided in Chapter 1.
General Provisions, Article 1.01 Code of Ordinances, Section 1.01.009 General penalty
for violations of code: continuing violations of the City of Leon Valley Code, and/or
applicable state law.
Section 3. Severability Clause. If any provision, section, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance or application of the same to any person or set of circumstances is for
any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, invalid, or unenforceable, the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or sets of
circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council in
adopting, and the Mayor in approving this Ordinance, that no portion thereof or provisions
or regulation contained herein shall become inoperative or fall by reason of any
unconstitutionally or invalidity of any portion, provision, or regulation.
Section 4. Savings Clause. The repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances
effectuated by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any
action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating,
modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the
City under any section or provisions of any ordinances at the time of passage of this
ordinance.
Section 5. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. All provisions, sections and sub-sections
not revised or amended herein shall remain in effect.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective on and after its
passage and approval, and publication requirements as provided by law.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Leon Valley
this the XXX day of XXX, 2026.
APPROVED
______________________
CHRIS RILEY
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026MAYOR
Attest:
____________________________
CRYSTAL CALDERA, PhD
CITY MANAGER
Approved as to Form:
____________________________
ARTURO D. ‘ART’ RODRIGUEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
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CHAPTER 15 - ZONING
ARTICLE 15.02 ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 15.02 ZONING ORDINANCE1
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 15.02.001 Title
These regulations shall be known as article 15.02 of the city Code of Leon Valley, Texas and will be referred
to herein as "this article."
(1972 Code, sec. 30.101; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.001)
Sec. 15.02.002 Purpose and effect
(a)
The zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with a
comprehensive master plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of
the community by controlling the design, location, use or occupancy of all buildings through regulated and
orderly development of land and land uses within this jurisdiction.
(b)
The zoning regulations are intended to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair
Housing Act. Any portion of this article in conflict with either of the referenced acts is unintentional and shall
be overridden by that act or acts, to the extent of such conflict.
(c)
In fulfilling these purposes, this article is intended to benefit the public as a whole and not any specific
person or class of persons.
(d)
This article shall be reviewed and amended periodically, as directed by the city council.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.102; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.002)
Sec. 15.02.003 Scope
(a)
The provisions of this article shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, repair and use of any building
or parcel of land within this jurisdiction.
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Editor's note(s)—This article consists of the zoning ordinance, Ordinance 07-013, adopted March 6, 2007, as
amended, previously published as chapter 30 in the 1972 Code of Ordinances and as article 14.02 in the 2008
Code of Ordinances. Section numbers, style, capitalization and formatting have been changed to be
consistent with the remainder of the Code of Ordinances, and this will be maintained in future amendments
to this article. Changes in the names of state agencies have been incorporated without notation. The term
"City of Leon Valley" has been changed to "city." References to "planning and zoning commission" and
"zoning and land use commission" have been changed to "zoning commission" without notation. Obviously
misspelled words have been corrected without notation. Except for these changes, such ordinance is printed
herein as set out in the 2008 Code of Ordinances. Any other material added for purposes of clarification is
enclosed in brackets.
State law reference(s)—Municipal zoning authority, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, ch. 211.
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(b)
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this article specify different requirements, the more
restrictive shall govern. Where there is conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
the specific requirement shall be applicable.
(c)
The provisions of this article shall not apply to property belonging to the city; or to property used to provide
public utilities; or work located primarily in or on a public way, public utility towers and poles, or public utility
easements, unless specifically mentioned in this article; provided that in the erection of buildings or other
structures, the city and utility companies shall attempt to conform in architectural design or otherwise as
nearly as possible to the buildings permitted in the district in which they are being erected.
(d)
If any portion of this article is held invalid for any reason, the remaining portions herein shall not be thereby
affected.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.103; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.003)
Sec. 15.02.004 Compliance
Except as provided in this article, no building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall
any building or land be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which such building or land is
located; no building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height or bulk limit herein
established for the district in which such building is located; no lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the
yards or other open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed by this article, nor shall the yard or open spaces
provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this article be considered as
providing a yard or open spaces for any other building.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.104; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.004)
Sec. 15.02.005 Penalties for violations
Each violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $5.00, nor more than $2,000.00,
unless some other fine is specifically prescribed for a particular violation. Each day any violation occurs or
continues to occur shall be considered a separate offense.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.105; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.005)
Sec. 15.02.006 Adoption of legislative grant of power
Texas Local Government Code, chapter 211, is hereby adopted, and the provisions of this article are adopted
in the exercise of power granted to municipalities by such statutes and pursuant to any and all other applicable
laws.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.106; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.006)
Secs. 15.02.007—15.02.050 Reserved
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CHAPTER 15 - ZONING
ARTICLE 15.02 - ZONING ORDINANCE
DIVISION 2. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
DIVISION 2. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS2
Sec. 15.02.051 Words and phrases, rules of construction
(a)
Words, phrases and terms defined in this article shall be given the defined meaning.
(b)
Words, phrases and terms not defined in this article but defined in the building code found in chapter three
of the Leon Valley City Code ("this Code"), shall be construed as defined in the building code.
(c)
Words, phrases and terms defined neither in this article nor in the building code adopted in chapter 3, shall
be given their usual and customary meanings except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(d)
The text of this article shall control captions, titles and maps.
(e)
The word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive; the word "may" is permissive and not mandatory.
(f)
Words used in the singular include the plural, and words used in the plural include the singular.
(g)
Words used in the present tense include the future tense, and words used in the future tense include the
present tense.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.201; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.051)
Sec. 15.02.052 Definitions
Access drive, major. Any privately owned on-site drive or lane intended to access the primary entrance to
land parcels and parking areas, and which accommodates autos or pedestrians. Such major access drive will likely
intersect a major roadway at a median break, subject to the director's approval. This is not a public street, but
often serves as a shared access drive.
Accessory. An object or device not essential in itself, but adding to the beauty, convenience or effectiveness
of another item.
Accessory building. A subordinate structure attached to or detached from the main building.
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU). A residential dwelling unit (but not a manufactured home, located on the
same lot as a primary single-family dwelling unit - either within the same building as the single-family dwelling unit
or in a detached building - complete with living facilities and designed in a manner in which it is capable of
functioning without the use of the primary dwelling unit.
Accessory use. A use conducted on the same lot as the primary use of the structure to which it is related; a
use which is clearly incidental to, and found in connection with, such primary use. See also, "incidental use."
Adult entertainment establishment. An establishment consisting of, including, or having the characteristics
listed in article 4.08 of the Leon Valley Code.
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Editor's note(s)—The title of division 2 has been changed from "Rules of Construction, Definitions and
Administration" to "Rules of Construction and Definitions," at the discretion of the editor, in order to more
accurately reflect the subject matter.
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Agriculture. The production, storage, keeping, harvesting, grading, packaging, processing, boarding, or
maintenance, for sale, lease, or personal use, of plants and animals useful to humans, including but not limited to:
the tilling of the soil, raising of crops, animals, fowl, horticulture, gardening, beekeeping and aquaculture.
Agronomy. The science and management of field crop production and soil management and soil
conservation.
Alley. Minor public right-of-way, not intended to provide the primary means of access to abutting lots, which
is used primarily for vehicular service access to the back of properties otherwise abutting on a street. An alley
affords only a secondary means of access to property abutting thereon.
Alteration. Any change, addition or modification in construction, occupancy or use.
Alteration, apparel Any change, addition or modification to material, fabric, or style used for clothing,
garments, attire, or accessories.
Alternative tower structure. Either a primary or an accessory use on any developed parcel including clock
towers, bell steeples, light poles, and similar alternative antenna mounting structures, except for residential
structures.
Amusement center. A facility used by the general public containing four or more games or game devices used
for indoor and/or outdoor entertainment but not to include gambling or gambling devices prohibited by law. Also
see "Entertainment - indoor/outdoor" [sic].
Animal clinic. A place where animals are given medical care, and the boarding of the animals is limited to
short-term care incidental to the hospital use.
Animal shelter. Any profit or nonprofit business, the primary use of which is the provision of lodging or
shelter to animals. Also see "Veterinary clinic."
Antenna. Any exterior apparatus designed for wireless radio, television, microwave or telephone
communication through the sending and/or receiving of electromagnetic waves.
Antenna height. The distance measured from ground level to the highest point on the structure, even if the
highest point is an antenna.
Antenna, receive-only antenna/amateur radio. Any tower or antenna that is under 70 feet in height and is
owned or operated by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for reception only,
including local television broadcast reception antennas, direct broadcast satellite antennas or multichannel
multipoint distribution services. Receive-only/amateur antennas are not subject to regulation under this article.
Antenna, telecommunications. An antenna used to provide a telecommunications service. This excludes
lightning rods, private mobile radio systems, amateur radio antennae less than 50 feet (150 meters) in height and
whip antennae less than four inches (ten cm) in diameter and less than ten feet (three meters) in height.
Apartment. A single unit within an apartment house designed for independent housekeeping.
Apartment complex. Any structure, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or hired
out to be occupied as three or more apartments or which is occupied as the home or residence of three or more
families living independently of each other and maintaining separate kitchen facilities.
Appeal. A procedure whereby a decision is questioned to a higher authority than the administrator or body
which made the original decision. For example, a decision of a zoning administrator to the board of adjustment or
a decision of the board of adjustment to a court of law.
Appliance, major. A large device which is designed for household or office purposes, such as a refrigerator or air
conditioner, the repair or maintenance of which involves the disposal, storage or use of a federally or state
regulated chemical such as freon [Grab your reader’s attention with a great quote from the document or use this
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or large quantities of oil.
Appliance, minor. A device which is designed for household or office purposes, the repair or maintenance of
which does not involve the disposal, storage, or use of any federally or state regulated chemical such as freon or
large quantities of oil.
Arborist, certified. An individual who has a current and valid designation of "ISA Certified Arborist" by the
International Society of Arboriculture.
Assembly/packaging. The fitting together and/or uniform wrapping or sealing of component parts to make a
whole. This is commonly an intermediary step in the process to make a finished product and the products from
which it is put together are generally not raw materials.
Assisted living facility (ALF). A licensed establishment under Tex. Health and Safety Code Ch. 247 that furnishes
food and shelter and provides personal care services to four or more unrelated persons and not related to the
owner which consist of assistance with one or more of the following on a 24-hour basis: meals, dressing,
movement, bathing, or other personal needs or maintenance. This may also include assistance, supervision, or
administration of medication by a licensed individual. Types of assisted living facilities as established by the State
of Texas are as follows:
(1)
Type A. In a Type A facility, a resident:
(2)
a.
Must be physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted. This may include
mobile or ambulatory persons such as those who are in wheelchairs or electric carts and have the
capacity to transfer and evacuate themselves in an emergency;
b.
Does not require routine attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; and
c.
Must be capable of following directions under emergency conditions.
Type B. In a Type B facility, a resident may:
a.
Require staff assistance to evacuate;
b.
Be incapable of following directions under emergency conditions;
c.
Require attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; or
d.
Not be permanently bedfast, but may require assistance in transferring to and from a wheelchair.
Attended donation station. A manufactured building operated by an organization with nonprofit status, for
the purpose of collecting goods, with an attendant present on-site during collection hours.
Automobile. A self-propelled free-moving vehicle licensed by the appropriate state agency as a passenger
vehicle, not to include commercial vehicles.
Automobile and boat storage. Any location or structure used for long-term storage of automobiles, trucks,
boats and/or recreational vehicles. Long-term shall mean for duration of one week or more.
Automobile sales. The use of any building, land area, or other premise for the display and sale of new or used
automobiles generally but may include light trucks or vans, trailers, motorcycles or recreation vehicles and
including any vehicle preparation or repair work conducted as an accessory use.
Automotive repair or heavy installation. The repair of motor vehicles, trailers and similar large mechanical
equipment, including paint, body and fender, and major engine and engine part overhaul.
Awning. A roof-like cover extending over or before a place (as before a window) as a shelter, normally
supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building.
Bail bond facility. A business that provides bail services, essentially acting as a surety. Bail bonds businesses
post bonds with courts, guaranteeing that a defendant will appear for all scheduled court dates. In exchange for
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the guarantee, the company charges a fee. Bail bonding companies are required to provide proof of current
licensing with the state of Texas.
Bar. Premises used primarily for the sale and/or dispensing of liquor by the drink for on-site consumption as
regulated by the state and where food may be available for consumption on the premises as accessory to the
principal use.
Bar/tavern completely enclosed. An establishment with less than 5,000 square feet and under license from
the Texas Alcohol and Beverage commission (TABC), which is principally engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic
beverages, with food only incidental to the sale of alcohol. A bar/tavern use may include live entertainment for
indoor use only.
Bar/tavern with outdoor entertainment area. An establishment with less than 5,000 square feet and under
license from the Texas Alcohol and Beverage commission (TABC), which is principally engaged in the retail sale of
alcoholic beverages, with food only incidental to the sale of alcohol. This use may include live entertainment both
indoor and outdoor in designated areas.
Basement. That part of a building that is wholly or partly below ground level.
Bed and breakfast facility. A limited commercial activity, conducted within a structure, which may include
dining and bathroom facilities with sleeping rooms for guest lodging for a short-term period of less than 30
consecutive days. A bed and breakfast must be a secondary use to a single-family residence. Also see "lodging" in
the permitted use table.
Big box. A building with a single-tenant that comprises more than 50,000 square feet.
Block. Land or a group of lots, whether developed or undeveloped, surrounded by streets or other rights-ofway, other than an alley; or land which is designated as a block on any recorded subdivision tract.
Boarding home for sheltered care. A group home for the sheltered care of persons with special needs, which
in addition to providing food and shelter, may also provide some combination of personal care, social or
counseling services, and transportation.
Boarding house. A dwelling containing a single dwelling unit and not more than ten guest rooms or suites of
rooms, where lodging is provided with or without meals, for compensation for more than one week.
Board of adjustment. The Leon Valley board of adjustment. A public and quasi-judicial agency charged with
the duty to hear and determine zoning appeals and other specific duties as laid out in this article and state law.
Boundary street. A public street which is adjacent to and abutting one or more sides of the proposed site.
Buffer zone. An area zoned so as to separate conflicting uses by zoning such property with a use which is
compatible with both. For example, an office district might reasonably separate a single-family residential district
from a commercial district. Dedicated park lands may shield a planned office development from nearby residential
areas.
Buildable area. The area of a lot remaining after the minimum yard and open space requirements of this
Code and article 10.02 (subdivision ordinance) have been met. For recreational property or uses such as golf
courses and baseball, soccer, football or similar athletic facilities, and public works projects such as water or
wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and public streets and drainage improvements, the
buildable area of the property shall include that portion of the property necessary for the construction of such
recreational and public works improvements, including sufficient adjacent area to allow the normal operation of
construction equipment.
Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. The word
"building" includes the word "structure."
Building code.
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(1)
Article 3.02, division 2 of the Leon Valley City Code, which incorporates the International Building Code.
(2)
The International Building Code, promulgated by the International Code Council and adopted by the
city.
Building, construction. A building used temporarily for the storage of construction materials and equipment
incidental and necessary to on-site permitted construction of utilities, or other community facilities, or used
temporarily in conjunction with the sale of property within a subdivision under construction.
Building, front of. That part of a building nearest the front property line.
Building height. The vertical distance above the average existing grade measured to the highest point of the
building. The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any segment of the building.
Building line, front. A line established under this article or article 3.02, division 2 of the Leon Valley City Code
measured from the perimeter of that portion of a building nearest the front property line to the curbline or edge
of the sidewalk and parallel thereto, or in the case of a corner lot, the side of such building if also parallel to a
curbline or edge of a sidewalk, but in any case such measurement shall exclude open steps, terraces, cornices and
other ornamental features projecting from the wall of the building.
Building line, rear. A line established under this article or article 3.02, division 2 of the Leon Valley City Code
measured from the perimeter of that portion of a building nearest the rear property line of such property. Such
measurement shall exclude open steps, terraces, cornices and other ornamental features projecting from the wall
of the building.
Building line, side. A line established under this article or article 3.02, division 2 of the Leon Valley City Code
measured from the perimeter of that portion of a building nearest the side property line of such property. Such
measurement shall exclude open steps, terraces, cornices and other ornamental features projecting from the wall
of the building.
Building, main. A building in which the principal use of the site is conducted.
Building permit. Authorization required for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair,
movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any building.
Building restrictions. Regulations or restrictions under this article or article 3.02, division 2 of the Leon Valley
City Code upon the materials allowed in the construction of buildings and any provisions of federal or state law, or
other city ordinances implanting [implementing] the federal emergency management act or the duties of the city
for floodplain regulation, applicable to the property.
Building specialty store. Any retail facility, the primary use of which is the sale or lease of specialized building
materials; such as roofing, tile, or doors.
Building, temporary. A structure which is designed or intended to be used on a nonpermanent basis,
authorized for a specific period of time through a specific use permit. Includes prefabricated structures and
manufactured/mobile housing which are not used for living space.
Caliper. The diameter of a tree four feet above the natural grade measured with a tree caliper instrument or
a flexible tape. If a tape is used, the circumference of the tree is measured and the result divided by 3.14 to
determine diameter.
Caliper of multi-trunk trees. The caliper of the largest trunk at a point four feet above the natural grade
added to half of the sum of the calipers of the remaining trunks measured at the same height. If branching occurs
less than four feet above the natural grade, the diameter of the trunk may be measured below the branching for a
single measurement.
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Canopy. A roofed structure constructed of fabric or other material supported by the building or by support
extending to the ground directly under the canopy placed so as to extend outward from the building providing a
protective shield for doors, windows and other openings.
Canopy tree. A self-supporting woody plant with one well-defined trunk and a distinct and definite formed
crown, which attains a height of at least 25 feet.
Car title loan business. An establishment that makes small short-term consumer loans secured by a title to a
motor vehicle.
Carport. An open-sided automobile shelter sometimes formed by extension of a roof from the side of a
building.
Carwash, automatic. A facility which utilizes automatic and semiautomatic machinery to wash, clean, and dry
automobiles.
Carwash, self-service. A facility for self-service washing, cleaning, and drying of automobiles that does not
include automatic application of cleaner, brushes, rinse water, and heat or air for drying.
Check cashing business. A business that provides check cashing, payday cash advance, payroll advance, shortterm cash loan, short term cash advance, instant payday cash advance, short-term money loan services, or similar
services to individuals for a specified fee.
Child care facility. An establishment for the care and/or instruction, whether or not for compensation, of six
or more children at any one time. Child nurseries and preschool facilities are included in this definition.
Church. A facility for religious worship and related activities.
City. The City of Leon Valley, Bexar County, Texas.
Clinic. A facility for the examination, assessment, or treatment of outpatients including any location where
more than one doctor shares a facility, regardless of whether there are laboratory facilities on-site.
Commercial relates to or is connected with trade and traffic or commerce in general; occupied with business
and commerce.
Commercial, vehicle. Any motor vehicle including but not limited to delivery vans or trucks, trailers, or
semitrailers designed to carry freight, passengers for compensation, or merchandise for retail or commercial
purposes and is appropriately licensed by a state agency.
Commission means "planning and zoning commission."
Communications distribution hub. An unmanned facility, without transmitter or dish, or antenna, containing
optical and electronic signal processing equipment for delivery, switching, and storage of video, audio, and data to
homes served by the utility company.
Comprehensive (zoning) plan. The adopted official statement of a legislative body of local government that
sets forth in words, maps, illustrations, and/or tables the goals, policies, and guidelines intended to direct the
present and future physical, social, and economic development that occurs within its planning jurisdiction. Also see
"Master plan."
Condominium. A single dwelling unit in a multi-unit dwelling or structure, which is separately owned and
which may be combined with an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the property.
Congregate residence. Any building or portion thereof which contains facilities for living, sleeping and
sanitation as required by this Code, and may include facilities for eating and cooking, for occupancy by other than a
family. A congregate residence may be a shelter, convent, monastery, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house but
does not include jails, hospitals, convalescent homes, assisted living, special care, nursing homes, or hotels.
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Contractor. A builder, plumber, electrician, air conditioning/heating installer, concrete installer, or tradesman
or one who contracts to supply materials or do work.
Contractor facility. A facility which is used primarily for the office and/or vehicles, equipment and/or supplies
of a contractor.
Convalescent home. A licensed facility which is intended for long-term patient care due to human illness,
infirmity, or disability and employing the services of skilled and licensed practitioners under the direction of a
physician, licensed by the Texas Medical Board.
Convenience store. Any retail establishment which offers the sale of a limited line of convenience goods, to
include groceries, packaged and/or processed food and drink, tobacco, limited beer and wine, medicines and
cosmetics, and may also sell gasoline, intended for the convenience of the neighborhood.
Cottage. An individual single-family dwelling unit, being less than 1,500 heated square feet, situated with
other similar dwelling units on one platted lot, for the purpose of rental or leasing, as part of a multiple-family
retirement community.
Curb. A stone or concrete or alternative edge asphalt boundary usually marking the edge of a roadway or
paved area. Refer to article 10.02 (subdivision ordinance) for further details.
Curbline. A line differentiating between the street and the edge of real property, marking the edge of the
roadway, and contiguous to the roadway, not intended for normal vehicular traffic. Such property may include a
berm, but may or may not be built up or raised.
Dance hall. An establishment intended primarily for dancing and entertainment within an enclosed building,
using either live or electronically produced music, either open to the public or operated as a private club open to
members only.
Density. The number of dwelling units which are allowed on an area of land or the number of persons
allowed in a specific unit.
Depth of the lot. The linear measurement from the front property line to the rear property line of a lot.
Director. Director of planning and zoning or designee.
Doctor. Any person under currently licensed [sic] by the state to practice any form of medicine or dentistry,
including but not limited to, medical, dental science, dental surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, public health and
veterinary medicine.
Dripline. The area of ground surrounding the trunk of the tree considered essential to protecting the root
structure of a tree. For the purposes of this article, the dripline shall be calculated at one foot for every one inch of
caliper width measured at four feet above natural grade level, i.e., a 12-inch tree would require a dripline with a
12-foot radius (producing an area 24 feet in diameter).
Driveway. A private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds.
Dwelling. A house or other structure in which a person or persons live; a residence; abode; habitation; an
apartment or building, or group of buildings, occupied as a place of residence.
Dwelling, garden house. A detached dwelling unit with kitchen and sleeping facilities, designed for occupancy
as a residence.
Dwelling, manufactured home. A vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, greater than 320 square feet in gross
floor area designed with attached axles and wheels, which may be used for permanent or semipermanent living
space for humans, and which is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle. The term shall not include any vehicle
meeting the above description which is used for an office, a classroom, a laboratory, processing, manufacturing,
retail sales or other use; see "Building, temporary" for these definitions. Also see "Manufactured housing."
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Dwelling, multiple-family. A building or portion thereof designed for occupancy by three or more families
living independently, in structures containing three or more single-dwelling units in which they may or may not
share common entrances and/or other spaces. Individual dwelling units may be owned as condominiums, or
offered for rent.
Dwelling, single-family. A detached dwelling unit with kitchen and sleeping facilities, designed for occupancy
as a residence.
Dwelling, single-family medium density. A detached dwelling unit with kitchen and sleeping facilities,
designed for occupancy as a residence, with a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet.
Dwelling, townhouse. A building that has single-family dwelling units erected in a row as a single building, on
adjoining lots, each being separated from the adjoining unit or units by a firewall, along the dividing lot line and
each such building being separated from any other building by space on all sides.
Dwelling, two-family or duplex. A building designed or arranged to be occupied as two separate residences,
the structure having only two dwelling units.
Dwelling unit. Any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, as required by this article, for not more than one family, or a congregate
residence for six or less persons.
Easement. That portion of a lot or lots reserved for present or future use by a person or agency other than
the legal fee owner(s) of the property. The easement may be for use under, on, or above said lot or lots.
EIA-222. Electronics Industries Association Standard 222, "Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and
Antennae Support Structures."
Encroachment, landscape. Any protrusion of a vehicle into a landscaped area from a parking space, display
area or accessway.
Entertainment. To provide for diversion, engagement, or sporting activities, specifically excluding music
which is not live, and is provided for the purpose of background and not for diversion from the primary purpose of
the establishment.
Entertainment—Indoor. A use which includes, billiard parlor, bowling center, playground, skating center,
video/game room, playroom/birthday party room, aquarium, museum, and other similar entertainment. Onpremises sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed so long as it does not make up 51 percent or
more of gross revenue.
Entertainment—Outdoor. A use which includes Baseball/softball/volleyball park, equestrian center,
fairground, football field, go-karts, golf - miniature or other, sports complex, live entertainment, and other similar
entertainment. On-premises sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed so long as it does not make up
51 percent or more of gross revenue.
Extended dripline. An imaginary line on the ground equal to 1.3 times the distance from the tree trunk to the
dripline. In no case shall the dripline be less than 15 feet from the trunk of the tree.
Facade, primary. Exterior walls of buildings and parking structures which are clearly visible from a public
street, open space or active storefront.
Facade, secondary. Exterior walls of buildings and parking structures which are not clearly visible from a
public street, open space or active storefront.
Family. An individual or two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, or a group not to
exceed six unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit.
Farm. A tract of land, not less than five acres, devoted to agriculture, pasturage, stock raising, or some allied
industry. Includes dairy, stock, and poultry farms.
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Federal Aviation Administration. Also known as FAA.
Federal Communications Commission. Also known as FCC.
Fence. A hedge, structure, or partition, erected for the purpose of enclosing a piece of land, or to divide a
piece of land into distinct portions, or to separate two contiguous properties. An enclosure around a field or other
space, or around any object; especially an enclosing structure of wood, iron or other materials, intended to
prevent intrusion from without or straying from within. See article 3.05 of the Leon Valley City Code for other
specific regulations.
Flea market. An occasional or periodic market held in an open area or structure where groups of individual
sellers offer goods for sale to the public.
Floor area, net. The gross floor area exclusive of vents, shafts, courts, elevators, stairways, exterior walls and
similar facilities.
Food processing facility. An establishment in which food is processed or otherwise prepared for eventual
human consumption but not consumed on the premises.
Frontage. The width of a lot or parcel abutting a public right-of-way measured at the front property line.
Garage. A shelter for automotive vehicles.
Gateway overlay (GO). An overlay of existing zoning which modifies the base zoning as defined in this
ordinance.
Grade. The average elevation of the land around a building, or the percent rise or descent of a sloping
surface.
Grade, finished. The final elevation of the average ground level adjoining a building at all exterior walls after
development.
Grade, level. Roads, buildings, or structures built on the ground.
Grade, natural. The elevation of the ground level in its natural state, before construction, filling or
excavation.
Gross floor area (GFA). The gross floor area of a building or lease space. The sum of the horizontal areas of
floors of a building measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or, if appropriate, from the centerline of
dividing walls; this includes courts and decks or porches when covered by a roof.
Gross leasable area (GLA). The gross leasable area is the total floor area designed for both tenant occupancy
and exclusive use, including both owned and leased areas.
Ground cover. Plants, other than turf grass, normally reaching an average maximum height of not more than
24 inches at maturity.
Group home. A dwelling for no more than six legally unrelated, developmentally disabled persons and no
more than two supervisory personnel. Said persons and personnel must live as a single housekeeping unit, for the
primary purpose of providing shelter in a family-like atmosphere as part of the residential community, with on-site
medical treatment or therapy a secondary purpose. A group home must qualify as a family home under chapter
123 of the Texas Human Resources Code, Community Homes for Disabled Persons Locations Act.
Guest room. Any room or rooms used or intended to be used by a guest for sleeping purposes. Every 100
square feet of superficial floor area in a dormitory shall be considered to be a guest room.
Home occupation. The partial use of a dwelling unit for commercial or nonresidential uses by a resident
thereof which is clearly and obviously subordinate and incidental to the main use of the dwelling for residential
purposes. Home occupations shall be conducted wholly within the primary structure or existing accessory building
on the premises.
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Horticulture. The science of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants.
Hospital. An institution designed for the diagnosis, treatment and care of human illness or infirmity and
providing health services, primarily for inpatients, and including as related facilities, laboratories, outpatient
departments, training facilities and staff offices. May be either public or private and may be limited in their
functions or services.
Hotel. Any building containing six or more guest rooms offering transient lodging accommodations to the
general public and providing additional services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, entertainment, and
recreational facilities rented or leased on a daily, weekly, or semipermanent basis.
Improvement. Any interior or exterior improvement or renovation to an existing structure that requires a
permit from the city.
Incidental use. A use conducted on the same lot as the primary use of the structure to which it is related; a
use which is clearly incidental to, and found in connection with, such primary use. Also referred to as "accessory
use."
Inn. Any building containing five or less guest rooms, the primary use of which is a commercial activity which
is intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied
for sleeping purposes by guests.
Kennel. Any lot or premises, other than a veterinary clinic, on which a combined total of three or more
unneutered adult dogs or cats, or a combined total of five or more neutered adult dogs or cats are housed,
groomed, bred, boarded, trained or sold; either for compensation boarded on a daily or weekly basis [sic].
Laboratory, dental or medical. Any facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived
from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, assessment, prevention, or
treatment of any disease, condition or impairment of human beings.
Laboratory, research. An establishment or other facility for carrying on investigation in the natural, physical,
or social sciences, which may include engineering and product development.
Laboratory, testing. An establishment or other facility whose primary purpose is to examine, observe or
evaluate items, samples and/or substances which may include engineering and product evaluation(s).
Landmark buildings. Buildings which are located on axis with a terminating street or at the intersection of
streets. Such buildings shall incorporate architectural features which address height and articulation that
emphasize the importance of such a location.
Landscaped area. Areas of a lot, land parcel or building site devoted to and consisting of plant material,
including but not limited to turf grasses, grasses-bunch, trees, shrub forms, flowers, vines and other ground cover,
native plant materials, planters, brick pavers, stone, natural forms, water forms, public art forms, stone aggregate
and other landscape features, but excluding smooth concrete, asphalt or paving for vehicular traffic; provided that
the use of brick, stone aggregate or other inorganic materials shall not be greater in total area than that of organic
plant material.
Landscaping. The modification or ornamentation of a natural landscape by altering the plant cover.
Landscaping shall consist of any of the following, or combination thereof: material such as, but not limited to,
grass, ground covers, shrubs, vines, hedges, trees, or palms; and nonliving durable material commonly used in
landscaping, such as, but not limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, walls or fences - but excluding paving.
Live-work. A fee-simple dwelling unit that contains, to a limited extent, a separate retail or office component
on the ground floor. It is in a form similar to a townhouse or store with residential quarters above or behind the
nonresidential use.
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Loft. A flexible residential space which may be partially used for an artist or design studio, and which is
characterized by higher than normal ceilings, open floor plans and often, exposed duct work.
Lot. Any portion, piece, division or parcel of land, fractional part or subdivision of block, according to plat or
survey. A single parcel of land. A measured parcel of land having fixed boundaries. The word "lot" includes the
word "plot."
Lot, corner. A lot abutting on two intersecting or intercepting streets, where the interior angle of intersection
or interception does not exceed 135 degrees.
Lot frontage. The length of the front lot line, measured at the street right-of-way line, from one corner of the
property to the other.
Lot, interior. A lot other than a corner lot.
Lot, irregular. A lot whose opposing property lines are generally not parallel, such as a pie-shaped lot on a
cul-de-sac, or where the side property lines are not parallel to each other.
Lot of record. A lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of the
county clerk of Bexar County, or a parcel of land, the deed for which was recorded in the office of the county clerk
of Bexar County prior to the original adoption of this article on September 21, 1965.
Lot width. The distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at the minimum
front building (setback) line.
Maintenance. To preserve from failure or decline.
Manufactured building. A transportable structure in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent
frame or base and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required
utilities.
Manufactured home. See "Manufactured housing."
Manufactured home park. A tract of land developed and operated as a unit with individual sites and facilities
to accommodate two or more manufactured homes.
Manufactured housing. Factory-built, single-family structures that meet the National Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards Act (42 U.S.C. section 5401), commonly known as the HUD (U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development) code.
Manufacturing. Establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or
substances into new products, including the assembling of component parts, the creation of products, and the
blending of materials, such as lubricating oils, plastics, resins, or liquors.
Masonry. See "Building Code, Uniform" [sic].
Master plan. The city's overall guide for a rationally derived, future oriented, land use plan that divides the
city into districts, imposes appropriate zoning regulations, and takes into account the public interest in growth and
preservation of essential community values. The plan includes land use, capital improvements, traffic, parks and
recreation, and transportation.
Mixed use building. A vertical mixed-use building that includes a mix of retail and office and/or residential
uses such as lofts, live-work units, apartments and condominiums, but contains nonresidential use on the ground
floor.
Mobile food unit. A temporary food service establishment operated out of a motor vehicle that is designed to
be readily movable.
Money transfer business. An establishment that transmits funds for a fee.
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Motel. Any building containing six or more guest rooms providing sleeping accommodations with a majority
of all rooms having direct access to the outside without the necessity of passing through the main lobby of the
building.
Motorcycle. Every motor vehicle excluding a tractor having a saddle for the use of a rider and designed to
travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
Multiple-family retirement community. A planned development consisting of a single platted lot, of at least
five acres, completely screened from other development, containing one or more residential clusters of cottages
or apartment houses or a combination thereof, and appurtenant common areas, intended for rental or leasing to
seniors and including other features which are designed to increase safety and amenities to the elderly and/or
disabled, such as increased security, on-site management, food services, health services, handicapped accessible
units, recreation facilities, or transportation services.
Multiple-family retirement community residential cluster. More than one cottage or apartment located
within reasonably close proximity to another and designed for residency by seniors.
Native plant. A plant species with a geographic distribution indigenous to the Bexar County region which is
capable of sustaining growth and reproduction under local climatic conditions.
Naturalized plant. A plant species introduced to the region which is capable of sustaining growth and
reproduction under local climatic conditions.
Nightclub/Large tavern. A bar/tavern with more than 5,001 square feet of floor area excluding kitchens,
restrooms, and storage areas. This use may include a live entertainment, performance by musicians, dancers,
stand-up comedians, other performance artists, live bands, musical actions; or the amplification of recorded
music/entertainment by live disk jockeys for use both indoors and outdoors, in designated areas.
Non-chartered financial institution. A non-chartered financial institution is defined as a use, other than a
state or federally chartered bank, credit union, mortgage lender, savings and loan association or industrial loan
company, that offers deferred deposit transaction services or check cashing services and loans for payment of a
percentage fee or an establishment that provides financial services that are accessory to another main use. The
term "non-chartered financial institution" shall include, but is not limited to deferred deposit transaction (payday
loan) businesses that make loans upon assignment of wages received, check cashing businesses that charge a
percentage fee for cashing a check or negotiable instrument, motor vehicle title lenders who offer a short-term
loan secured by the title to a motor vehicle, and sub-prime or nonprime home-equity lenders. Nonprofit financial
institutions are not encompassed by the term non-chartered financial institution.
Nonconforming building. A building the area, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the
adoption, revision or amendment of a zoning ordinance, but now fails to conform to the requirements of the
zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
Nonconforming lot. A lot the area, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision
or amendment of a zoning ordinance, but now fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which
it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
Nonconforming use. A use which lawfully occupied a building or land at the time this article became
effective, which has been lawfully continued and which does not now conform to the use regulations.
Nonemergency medical transport service. Transportation service that provides transport of medical patients
on a nonemergency basis.
Nursing home. A licensed facility which provides nursing care and related medical services on a 24-hour-perday basis to individuals due to illness, disease, or physical or mental infirmity but not for persons in need of
hospital care.
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Occupancy, certificate of. A document issued by the city allowing the occupancy or use of a building and
certifying that the structure or use has been constructed or will be used in compliance with all applicable codes
and ordinances of the city.
Office, professional. A location used primarily for conducting the affairs of a commonly recognized business,
profession, service, industry, government, or like activity.
Open space. A land area that is not occupied by a building, structure, parking area, street, alley or required
yard.
Park. A public or private area of land, with or without buildings, intended for outdoor active or passive
recreational uses.
Park and ride facilities. Parking lots or structures located along public transit routes designed to encourage
transfer from private automobile to mass transit or to encourage carpooling for purposes of commuting, or for
access to recreation areas.
Parking lot. An open area, other than a street, used for the parking of automobiles.
Parking space. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps,
columns, office and work areas, for the parking of a vehicle or motorcycle.
Parking, stacked. On-site space designed to provide vehicle queuing.
Peak hour trips (PHT). Average number of trips generated by a development at its most intense hours of
operation.
Permanent makeup salon. An establishment that provides tattooing, micropigmentation, microblading,
nano-needle technology, or similar permanent cosmetic techniques with the purpose of mimicking temporary
makeup such as eyeliner, lipstick, or to give the appearance of darker or thicker eyebrows; but not including the
tattooing of designs, letters, figures, or symbols.
Person. A natural person, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or
corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.
Pet store. A retail sales establishment primarily involved in the sale of domestic animals, such as dogs, cats,
fish, birds, reptiles, excluding exotic animals and farm animals such as horses, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry.
Planning and zoning commission. An appointed group of citizens with delegated authority to recommend
boundaries of original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein; to hold public hearings
and prepare a final report for the city council on recommendations for changes in zoning district boundaries or
regulations in zoning districts; to hold public hearings and prepare a final report for the city council on
recommendations for the enforcement of regulations in zoning districts including specific use permits and
nonspecified uses; and to prepare and maintain a city's master plan, zoning code, master sign plan, and other tasks
as outlined/requested by the city council. Members of the planning and zoning commission serve in a dual capacity
per §§ 211.007 and 212.006 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Planter. A raised area containing plant material defined by a hard edge such as walls, large pots and other
similar physical containment design.
Plant nursery I. Any business, the primary use of which is the cultivation of plant material for transplanting,
for use as stocks, for budding and grafting or for sale, consisting of one acre minimum, with no outside storage of
equipment or supplies other than live plant material, subject to screening requirements as stated in article 3.05
Plant nursery II. Any business, the primary use of which is the cultivation of plant material for transplanting,
for use as stocks, for budding and grafting or for sale, consisting of one acre minimum, for temporary sales, subject
to screening requirements as stated in article 3.05
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Plant nursery III. Any business, the primary use of which is the cultivation of plant material for transplanting,
for use as stocks, for budding and grafting or for sale, consisting of one acre minimum, to include greenhouse, with
outside storage subject to screening requirements as stated in article 3.05
Plant nursery IV. Any business, the primary use of which is the cultivation of plant material for transplanting,
for use as stocks, for budding and grafting or for sale, consisting of one acre minimum, to include nursery sales,
greenhouse, and wholesale, subject to screening requirements as stated in article 3.05
Plat/plot. A plat of a lot, drawn to scale, showing the actual measurements, the size and location of any
existing buildings or buildings to be erected, the location of the lot in relation to abutting streets, and other such
information.
Primary use. The primary or predominant use of any lot or parcel.
Projected traffic. The traffic which is projected to be at an existing or proposed street during the proposed
development's peak hour of use. Also refer to "Peak hour trips."
Public improvement. Work within dedicated rights-of-way or easements.
Public trees. Any trees, shrubs, bushes and all woody vegetation on city-owned property and rights-of-way,
city parks, and in all areas owned by the city to which the public has access.
Public way. Any street, alley or similar parcel of land essentially unobstructed from the ground to the sky,
which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use.
Quorum. The number of member(s) or alternate(s) of a body that when duly assembled, is legally competent
to transact business.
Recreation. See "Entertainment."
Recreational vehicle. A vehicular unit, other than a manufactured home, whose gross floor area is less than
320 square feet, which is designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use, and which is
either self-propelled, mounted on or pulled by another vehicle. Examples include, but are not limited to, a travel
trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, fifth-wheel trailer or van.
Regulating plan. A plan that is required as part of a multi-phased development which ensures that access
and amenities are provided in a consistent and comprehensive manner.
Renovation. To restore to a former or better state through interior and/or exterior remodeling of a structure,
other than ordinary repair.
Repair shop. An establishment which restores by replacing or putting together that which is broken.
Restaurant. An establishment, the primary use of which is the provision of food and beverages for onpremise consumption, and where any sale of alcohol is accessory to the primary use.
Restaurant, drive-in/take-out. An establishment where food and/or beverages are sold in a form ready for
consumption, where all or a significant portion of the consumption takes place or is designed to take place outside
the confines of the restaurant, and where ordering and pickup of food may take place from a vehicle.
Retail sales. Establishments engaged in selling goods or merchandise to the general public of personal or
household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods.
School, public. Any institution, the primary function of which is to provide primary or secondary education or
a scholastic institution accredited by the State of Texas.
School, vocational and/or technical. A school establishment to provide for the teaching of industrial, clerical,
managerial or artistic skills. This definition applies to schools that are owned and operated privately for profit and
that do not offer a complete educational curriculum.
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Screening. A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or use from another
by a barrier or device constructed of metal, wood, brick, stone, block, or other suitable materials, singly or in
combination. See also article 3.05 of the Leon Valley City Code.
Self-service storage facility. A facility or area with limited access, which is divided into separate
compartments no larger than 500 square feet in size and is accessible from an interior or exterior door for use by
individuals or businesses for the storage of property.
Service. Provision of something which is helpful to others whether for profit or nonprofit, not including repair
or maintenance of goods, but specifically including establishments where the primary use is the provision of food
or alcohol.
Setback. See "Building line."
Short-term rental (STR). A residential dwelling unit, apartment, condominium or accessory dwelling, that may
or may not be owner or lessee occupied; where sleeping areas are rented to overnight guests for a period less than
30 consecutive days (but not less than 12 hours).
Site plan. A detailed set of plans including such things as building footprints, parking, landscaping, building
elevations and exterior building materials.
Special exception. A procedure for approving the specific location of designated uses that are allowed in
certain districts, but that require specific screening and supervision to minimize adverse neighborhood impacts.
The enabling act anticipates that the board of adjustment will decide special exceptions, with authority to approve,
deny or condition permits for such use(s).
Specific use permit (SUP). A permit required through public hearing determining whether or not the use will
adversely affect the character and appropriate use of the area or neighborhood in which the use is proposed to be
located; that it will not substantially depreciate the value of adjacent and nearby properties for the use in
accordance with the regulations of the zoning district in which the use will be located; that it will be in keeping
with the spirit and intent of this Code; that it will not adversely affect the implementation of the approved master
plan; that it will comply with applicable standards of the district in which it is proposed to be located; and that it
will not adversely affect traffic, public health, public utilities, public safety and the general welfare of the city.
Specific use permit, continuous. A specific use permit, which is continuous in nature, and runs with the
property as opposed to being occupant specific.
Stoop. A structure that is located approximately at the level of the first floor of the structure and intended to
provide access to a residential unit.
Storage. Safekeeping of goods and/or materials in a warehouse or other depository; where the safekeeping
is the principal object of deposit, and not for consumption or sale.
Story. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of
the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper
surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly above a usable or
unused under-floor space is more than six feet above grade as defined herein for more than 50 percent of the total
perimeter or is more than 12 feet above grade as defined herein at any point, such usable or unused under-floor
space shall be considered as a story.
Street. Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive, or other roadway in a city, town, or
village, generally paved, and lined or intended to be lined by structures on each side. It includes all urban ways
which can be and are generally used for travel, but does not normally include service entrances or driveways
leading off from the street onto adjoining premises.
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Street presumption. The condition of a street (classification and carrying capacity) as it will exist after final
improvement as proposed by the city's major thoroughfare plan or the capacity indicated by the right-of-way
acquired by city on any boundary street.
Street, private. A right-of-way or easement in private ownership not dedicated or maintained as a public
street, which affords the principal means of access to two or more sites.
Street yard area. The area of a lot which lies between the property line at a dedicated street right-of-way and
the actual front wall line of the building, or, if no building, to the rear property line. Such building wall lines extend
from the outward corners of the buildings as illustrated in appendix B of this article.
Streetscape. The urban element that establishes the major part of the public realm. The streetscape is
composed of thoroughfares (travel lanes for vehicles and bicycles, parking lanes for cars, and sidewalks or paths
for pedestrians) as well as the visible private frontages (building facades and elevations, porches, yards, fences,
awnings, etc.), and the amenities of the public frontages (street trees and plantings, benches, streetlights, etc.).
Structure. Any construction, or any production or piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts
joined together in some definite manner. That which is built or constructed; an edifice or building of any kind.
Study area boundary. The limits of the area in which analysis is conducted or for which information is
provided. This area is determined by the property owner or its representative based on the size of the
development and the peak hour trips projected to be generated by the proposed development. In the case of a
level 1 or 2 traffic impact analysis, this area may include the site, and the area within a distance no greater than
1/4 mile along the boundary streets from the boundary of the site. In the case of a level three traffic impact
analysis, this area will be determined by the property owner based on sound engineering judgment and agreed to
by the city, but in all cases shall be less than the area contained in a one-mile radius from the site. In those
instances where the property owner has neither submitted preliminary plans nor applied for an initial
development permit prior to the effective date of this article; the determination of the area to be studied by the
property owner must be approved by the city engineer for all levels of traffic impact analyses; and before granting
approval of a level 2 traffic impact analysis, the city engineer may require the area of the study to exceed the
maximum area prescribed above by 1/4 mile.
Subdivision. The division of a tract, lot or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites or other divisions of
land.
Sub-prime or nonprime loans. A type of loan that is offered at a rate above prime to individuals who do not
qualify for prime rate loans.
Suite hotel. A suite of rooms in a structure arranged, designed, or occupied for temporary housing and
rented or leased on a daily, weekly, or semipermanent basis, and which includes kitchen facilities for cooking and
complete housekeeping.
Tattooing. Any method of placing permanent designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols, permanent makeup,
or any other marks upon or under the skin with ink or another substance, by the aid of needles or any other
instruments designed to touch or puncture the skin, resulting in either the coloration of the skin, or the production
of scaring.
Telecommunication. The transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of audio and/or visual
information of the user's choosing, without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received.
Telecommunications service. The offering of telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such
classes of users as to be effectively available directly to the public, regardless of the facilities used.
Temporary use. A use that is authorized by this article to be conducted for a fixed period of time. Temporary
uses are characterized by but not limited to such activities as the sale of agricultural products, clothing and/or
accessories, construction buildings and equipment sheds, fireworks, carnivals, flea markets, seasonal and/or
holiday products and garage sales.
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Tower. Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more
antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers.
Tower, electric transmissions. A self-supporting structure in excess of 50 feet (15 meters) in height designed
to support high voltage electric lines. This does not include local utility or distribution poles (with or without
transformers) designed to provide electric service to individual customers.
Tower, guyed. Any telecommunications tower supported in whole or in part by cables anchored to the
ground.
Tower, ham radio. An accessory use of property involving a self-supporting or guyed tower, less than 50 feet
(15 meters) in height, used for private, noncommercial radio communications.
Tower, monopole. A self-supporting telecommunications tower which consists of a single vertical pole fixed
into the ground and/or attached to a foundation.
Tower, self-supporting lattice. A telecommunications tower which consists of an open network of metal
braces forming a tower which is usually triangular or square in cross-section.
Tower, telecommunications. A self-supporting or guyed structure more than 20 feet (six meters) in height,
built primarily to support one or more telecommunications antennae.
Townhouse. An attached dwelling unit located on a platted lot which shares at least one common or abutting
wall with another such unit. Townhouses are grouped together in clusters of three to six units and shall have rear
entry garages.
Tractor. A farm device used for drawing, towing, pulling or powering other farm machinery which cannot
propel itself.
Traffic impact analysis (TIA). A report analyzing anticipated roadway conditions with and without an
applicant's development.
Tree, heritage Any tree that has been designated by the city council, after public hearing and due notice to
the owner of the tree, as a tree of notable interest and value to the city because of its location, size, age, or
historical association with the community or having a diameter of 24 inches or greater.
Tree, large. Trees of any species that are 12 inches or larger in diameter.
Tree, living. Trees having at least 50 percent of the total normal canopy intact and in a healthy condition.
Tree, medium. Trees that are eight inches in diameter or larger, up to 12 inches.
Tree, multi-trunk. A tree having two or more trunks arising from the root collar or main trunk.
Tree, small. Trees that are four to seven inches in diameter, sometimes providing an underlying layer of tree
canopy for medium to large and heritage trees.
Trees, shrub forms, vines, ground covers, turf grasses and grasses-bunch shall be defined as any of the above,
such as those listed within this article. Tree is additionally defined. In order to qualify under the provisions of this
Code as a tree, said tree, when planted, must be at least two inches in diameter at a height no less than 12 inches
above the ground. The tree diameter must be determined from a single trunk.
Tree, urban. A tree species specifically selected for its ability to withstand harsh urban conditions, its upright
branching habit, and its non-invasive root system. All required urban trees shall be:
(1)
At least three-inch caliper.
(2)
Single trunk.
(3)
"Limbed up" to six feet.
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Urban trees shall utilize plants from the city's approved plant list. Tree wells for urban trees shall be a
minimum of 20 square feet in size with a minimum four feet in width.
Trip distribution. The measure of the number of vehicles or passenger movements that are or will be made
between geographic areas.
Trip generation. The total number of vehicle trip ends produced by a specific land use or activity.
Trip generation summary. A table summarizing the trip generation characteristics of the development (onsite only) for the entire day and the a.m. and p.m. peak periods including the rates and units used to calculate the
number of trips. Information on appropriate trip generation rates and procedures may be obtained by contacting
the development department. Institute of Transportation Engineers trip rates will be used whenever possible.
Truck. A vehicle designed primarily for hauling cargo and material.
Truck, heavy. Trucks with a weight over 33,000 pounds which are primarily used to pull heavy trailers. Such
trucks are referred to as semi-trucks/trailers, or tractor-trailer trucks.
Truck, light. Trucks with a weight of up to 14,000 pounds used for light hauling or towing, as well as everyday
transportation. Light trucks include but are not limited to pickups, minivans, full-sized vans, and sport utility
vehicles.
Truck, medium. Trucks with a weight of up to 33,000 pounds which are typically used as dump trucks,
garbage trucks, local freight delivery trucks, and utility vehicles.
Turf. Continuous plant coverage consisting of grass species such as bermuda, buffalo, zoysia or any other
native species of grass, designed to be drought tolerant to the South Texas area.
Understory tree. A self-supporting wood plant with one or more trunks which attains a height of no taller
than 15 feet.
Unnecessary hardship. Special circumstances applicable to a piece of property, whereby a property owner
may be deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, and which may
result in a disparity of privileges. Also known as "undue hardship."
Use. The activity occurring on a lot or parcel for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or
for which land or a building is or may be occupied, including all accessory uses.
Use, change of. The change within the classified use of a structure or premise.
Variance. An authorization to a property owner to depart from literal requirements of zoning regulations in
utilization of his property in cases in which strict enforcement of the zoning regulations would cause undue
hardship because of special circumstances applicable to it, where the property owner is deprived of privileges
commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, and which adjustment remedies disparity in
privileges.
Vehicle, motor. A self-propelled device licensed by the state as a motor vehicle and used for the
transportation of people or goods over roads.
Veterinary clinic or hospital. A facility for the medical and clinical treatment of animals by an individual
licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas, including short-term boarding of animals.
Warehouse. Structure used for the reception and storage of goods and merchandise. The term may include
any structure used to hold goods, stores or wares for long- or short-term storage.
Wholesale. Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to
industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business users; to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or
brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such individuals or companies.
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Xeriscape. A landscaping method that employs drought-resistant plants and landscaping arrangements in an
effort to conserve resources, especially water.
Yard. An open, unoccupied space on a lot, other than a court, which is unobstructed from the ground upward
by buildings or structures except as otherwise provided in this article.
Yard, front. A yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal
distance between the front lot line and a line parallel thereto.
Yard, rear. A yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal
distance between the rear lot line and a line parallel thereto.
Yard, side. An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with the building and between the building line and
the side lot line.
Zoning. The division of a city by legislative regulation into districts and the prescription and application in
each district of regulations having to do with structural and architectural designs of buildings and of regulations
prescribing use to which buildings within designated districts may be put.
Zoning amendment. A legislative change of an existing comprehensive zoning ordinance. Amendments must
be adopted with all formalities required by the enabling act, including planning and zoning commission
recommendations, notice to landowners in a designated area, when required, published notice of legislative
consideration, public hearings, and final passage of an amending ordinance.
Zoning map. The official map as approved by the city council, as amended from time to time, which displays
the various zoning districts.
(1972 Code, sec. 30.202; Ordinance 07-034, sec. 1, adopted 8-8-07; Ordinance 07-054, sec. 1, adopted 11-5-07;
Ordinance 10-048, sec. 1, adopted 11-16-10; 2008 Code, sec. 14.02.052; Ordinance 14-02, sec. II(A), adopted 4-1414; Ordinance 2020-10, sec. 1, adopted 3-3-20; Ord. No. 2021-20, § 1, 4-20-2021; Ord. No. 2021-61, § 1, 12-7-2021;
Ord. No. 2023-16, § 1, 5-16-2023; Ord. No. 2025-12, § 1, 5-20-2025; Ord. No. 2025-16, § 1(Exh. A), 8-5-2025)
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CHAPTER 4
ARTICLE 4.15 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Sec. 4.15.001 Purpose and applicability
This article aims to establish local rules that protect resident safety, maintain neighborhood compatibility, and
ensure high standards of care. The requirements of this article apply only to assisted living facilities and
community homes, as defined herein, located in residential zoning districts established under Chapter 15,
Zoning of the City of Leon Valley Code of Ordinances .
Sec. 4.15.002 Definitions
Assisted living facility (ALF). A licensed establishment under Tex. Health and Safety Code Ch. 247 that furnishes
food and shelter and provides personal care services to four or more unrelated persons and not related to the
owner which consist of assistance with one or more of the following on a 24-hour basis: meals, dressing,
movement, bathing, or other personal needs or maintenance. This may also include assistance, supervision, or
administration of medication by a licensed individual. Types of assisted living facilities as established by the State
of Texas are as follows:
(1)
(2)
Type A. In a Type A facility, a resident:
a.
Must be physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted. This may include
mobile or ambulatory persons such as those who are in wheelchairs or electric carts and have the
capacity to transfer and evacuate themselves in an emergency;
b.
Does not require routine attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; and
c.
Must be capable of following directions under emergency conditions.
Type B. In a Type B facility, a resident may:
a.
Require staff assistance to evacuate;
b.
Be incapable of following directions under emergency conditions;
c.
Require attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; or
d.
Not be permanently bedfast, but may require assistance in transferring to and from a wheelchair.
Community Homes for Disabled Persons or Community Homes as used in this Chapter shall mean a shared
residential living arrangement and qualifies as a Community Home under Tex. Human Resources Code § 123.004,
as amended.
(1)
As used in this section "person with a disability" means a person whose ability to care for themselves,
perform manual tasks, learn, work, walk, see, hear, speak, or breathe is substantially limited because
the person has:
a.
An orthopedic, visual, speech, or hearing impairment;
b.
Alzheimer's disease;
c.
Pre-senile dementia;
d.
Cerebral palsy;
e.
Epilepsy;
f.
Muscular dystrophy;
g.
Multiple sclerosis;
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h.
Cancer;
i.
Heart disease;
j.
Diabetes;
k.
Mental retardation;
l.
Autism; or
m.
Emotional illness.
Sec. 4.15.003. Applications.
(a)
License Applications.
(1)
General. All applications for Community Homes shall be submitted to the Planning Zoning Department
with site plans drawn to scale and showing the general arrangement of the use, together with the
essential requirements, such as off-street parking facilities, locations of buildings and uses to be
licensed, means of ingress and egress to public streets, the type of visual screening such as walls,
planting and fences, the location and existing ownership of adjacent residences and buildings, and the
location and area of coverage of all outside lighting, especially any which might shine into an adjacent
residential area.
(2)
Licensing Fee. An applicant shall pay the applicable licensing fee for a Certificate of Occupancy fee.
(3)
Requirements. An application subject to this Article shall include the following:
a.
Property Location. The address or physical location of the property and phone number(s) at the
property location, and if the application applies to a new property, the application shall be
supplemented within 30 days following receipt of a certificate of occupancy.
b.
Individual Applicant Information. If the applicant is an individual, the names, street address,
mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, emergency contact phone number, cell
phone number (if applicable), and a legible copy of the driver's license or other official state or
federal identification card of the applicant. The street address may not be the address of the
residence used or proposed to be used for the Community Home unless the owner, operator, or
employee actually resides full-time at such residence.
c.
Entity Applicant Information. If the applicant is not an individual, the name, street address,
mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, emergency contact phone number, cell
phone number (if applicable), and a legible copy of the driver's license or other official state or
federal identification card, and position of the authorized officer or agent filing the form on
behalf of the applicant. The street address may not be the address of the residence used or
proposed to be used for the Community Home unless the owner, operator, or employee actually
resides full-time at such residence.
d.
Information on Community Home Owners, Operators, or Employees. The names, street address,
mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, emergency contact phone number, cell
phone number (if applicable), and a legible copy of the driver's license or other official state or
federal identification card of any owners, operators, or employees of the Community Home,
other than the applicant. The street address may not be the address of the residence used or
proposed to be used for Community Home unless the owner, operator, or employee actually
resides full-time at such residence.
e.
Additional Entity Applicant Information. The form of business of the applicant; name, street
address, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, emergency contact phone number,
cell phone number (if applicable), and a legible copy of the driver's license or other official state
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or federal identification card of a managerial agent of the business; and if the business is a legal
entity, such as a corporation or association, a copy of the documents establishing the business.
(b)
f.
Additional Information on Non-owner Operated Community Homes. If the operator of the real
property is renting or leasing the real property, the operator must submit a letter from the owner
of the real property authorizing the use of the rental property as a Community Home. In the case
of using a residence as a Community Home, the operator must submit a letter from the owner of
the real property authorizing the use of the rental property as a Community Home and
acknowledging the requirement for the property to be used as a Community Home.
g.
Insurance Documentation. In the case of an application to use a residence as a Community Home,
a copy of the insurance documents for the group housing for disabled person's residence
showing the levels of insurance coverage. If the documents are not provided, a letter from a
properly licensed insurance agent, authorized to operate within the State of Texas, shall be
submitted indicating the facility is provided insurance coverage appropriate for the type of
facility being operated.
h.
Jurat. A statement that, by filing the application, the applicant swears or affirms under penalty of
perjury that, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, all information contained in the
application is true and correct and that the application is complete and includes all information
required to be disclosed under this section.
Notice. The City shall provide written notice to owners of real property lying within 200 feet of the property
on which the use is requested that an application has been filed with the City. Notice fees will apply.
Sec. 4.15.004. Regulation and licensing of community homes for disabled persons.
(a)
No Community Homes shall operate until the City Fire Marshall of the City of Leon Valley or his designee has
passed inspection that the facility complies with the provisions of this Chapter and has received their
Certificate of Occupancy.
(b)
No Community Home shall operate until the applicant has provided proof of any licensing required by the
State of Texas.
(c)
No Community Home which is operated within a residential zoning district shall have more than six persons
with disabilities and two primary caregivers residing in the Community Home at the same time.
(d)
General Regulatory Requirements. A Community Home covered by this Section shall have the minimum
housing requirements in this Subsection.
(1)
Internal Configuration Requirements:
a.
b.
Bathroom Facilities. Water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers must be available on
each floor when not provided in each individual room:
1.
Provided in the ratio of one toilet and one lavatory, and one bathtub or shower for every
six residents, or fraction thereof; and
2.
Accessible to the residents without going outside of the building or without going through
a sleeping room of another resident; and
3.
Disabled accessible.
Bedroom Limitations and Requirements for Residents. Any single-family dwelling unit that is
proposed to be utilized for group housing for the disabled shall provide at a minimum, the
following square footage in each bedroom:
1.
To house one disabled person per bedroom, the dwelling unit must provide at least 100
square feet of space per bedroom utilized for this purpose.
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c.
2.
To house two or more disabled persons per bedroom, the dwelling unit must provide at
least 80 square feet of space per disabled person housed in the bedroom utilized for this
purpose. For example, two disabled persons would require a 160 square foot bedroom.
3.
In bedrooms, beds shall be spaced at least three feet apart when placed side-by-side or
end-to-end.
4.
In bedrooms, beds shall be at least six feet long and three feet wide equipped with
supportive springs in good condition and a clean supportive mattress in good condition,
and a mattress cover that prevents bodily fluids from soiling the mattress.
5.
Each bed shall have at least one pillow with a clean pillowcase, two clean sheets, and a
cover such as a blanket or quilt, in good condition, per bed, cleaned weekly, or if soiled
when soiled.
6.
Each bed shall have extra bed linens, including sheets, pillowcase and blankets, which must
be made available to each resident.
7.
Each bedroom shall have at least one chest of drawers or equivalent per resident, in good
condition having a sufficient number of drawers or other areas to contain all necessary
items of clothing and personal belongings of each resident that can be locked/secured.
8.
Each bedroom shall have at least one end table per resident in good condition located
adjacent to each bed in each sleeping room.
9.
Each bedroom shall have sufficient hanging space to allow clothes not stored in drawers to
be hung. Clothing must not be stored on the floor.
10.
Each bedroom shall have bath towels, washcloths, soap, individual comb and toothbrush
available at all times and in quantity sufficient to meet the needs of the residents, which
may be kept in bathing areas.
11.
Each bedroom shall have access to one or more emergency exits without passing through
another sleeping room and emergency exits shall be appropriately identified.
Doors.
1.
2.
Interior doors to living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms must fit the
openings in which they are hung, be properly equipped with hardware and be maintained
in good working condition. Doors with locking devices must be provided where necessary
to provide privacy and protection of the resident.
(i)
Every closet door latch will be such that it can be readily opened from the
inside in case of an emergency.
(ii)
Every bathroom door or door lock must permit the opening of the locked door
in case of an emergency.
(iii)
Each door shall have a minimum clear width of 32 inches measured from the
face of the door (open 90 degrees) to the face of the door stop.
Exterior doors serving as emergency exits shall be appropriately identified.
d.
Electrical Service. Each facility must be supplied with electric service and fixtures that are
properly installed and maintained in safe working condition and connected to a source of
electrical power.
e.
Environmental Control. Each facility must have heating and cooling equipment that are properly
installed, vented, and maintained in a safe good working condition. The temperature of rooms
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intended for human occupancy will remain at a temperature between 68 and 82 degrees
Fahrenheit.
f.
First Aid Kit. Each facility shall be equipped with a first aid kit as recommended by the American
Red Cross.
g.
Furnishings. All equipment, fixtures, furniture, and furnishings, including windows, draperies,
curtains, and carpets, must be kept clean and free of dust, dirt, vermin, and other contaminants,
and must be maintained in good order and repair.
h.
Kitchen Requirements. A single family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for shared
Community Homes shall be required to have a kitchen meeting the following requirements:
1.
The facility must have a kitchen or dietary area to meet the general food service needs of
the residents. It must include provisions for the storage, refrigeration, preparation, and
serving of food; for dish and utensil cleaning; and for refuse storage and removal.
2.
The kitchen facilities must comply with 25 TAC §§ 229.161—229.171 and §§ 229.173—
229.175 (Texas Food Establishment Rules) and local health ordinances or requirements
must be observed in the storage, preparation, and distribution of food; in the cleaning of
dishes, equipment, and work area; and in the storage and disposal of waste.
3.
The residential stove shall be protected by a residential vent/hood fire protection system.
Residential vent/hood systems may be battery operated provided that an appropriately
engineered battery charging system is incorporated into the system design.
4.
The kitchen shall be accessible to the residents sharing the use without going through a
sleeping room of another resident.
5.
The kitchen shall have a food preparation area with a total of not less than six square feet
and total kitchen area of not less than 60 square feet.
6.
The kitchen shall have as a minimum a two compartment sink for manual dishwashing.
7.
The kitchen shall have a cooking stove fueled by gas or electricity.
8.
The kitchen shall contain at least one cabinet of adequate size, suitable for storage of food
and utensils.
9.
The kitchen shall be properly equipped to allow for the preparation of meals.
i.
Pathways and Stairs. Public pathways and stairways in buildings must maintain a minimum
unobstructed width concurrent with local fire and building codes and must be provided with
convenient light switches controlling an adequate lighting system.
j.
Plumbing Fixtures. Every plumbing fixture, water pipe and waste pipe must be properly installed
and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and obstructions and
properly connected to an approved sewage disposal system.
k.
Storage. Poisonous, toxic, and flammable materials shall:
l.
1.
Be stored and maintained away from bed linens, towels, or kitchen equipment;
2.
Be prominently and distinctly labeled for easy identification of contents; and
3.
Not be used in a way that contaminates food equipment or utensils, or in a way that
constitutes a hazard to employees or residents.
Telephone. A telephone must be available, 24 hours per day, must be easily accessible, and must
afford privacy for use by residents. In addition, the following information must be maintained
within close proximity to the telephone:
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1.
A listing of emergency telephone numbers, including the numbers of the local police, fire
department, ambulance, the office of the City of Leon Valley;
2.
The telephone number for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS);
3.
The telephone number for the Local Mental Health Authority; and
4.
The Texas Information and Referral Network must be placed in plain view on or next to the
telephone and accessible to persons who are visually or hearing impaired, as needed.
m.
Water Temperature Control. Each facility must have water heating facilities that are properly
installed, vented, in good working condition, and properly connected with hot and cold water
lines. The temperature of water drawn at every required sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower
will remain at a temperature between 110 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
n.
Windows and Doors. Every habitable room must have at least one window that can be easily
opened, or such other device as will ventilate the room. Locks that can be easily opened manually
from the inside must be provided on all exterior doors and windows. All windows must be
openable without tools. The window opening must meet local codes for emergency egress. Every
window, exterior door and basement hatchway must be weather tight, watertight, insect and
rodent-proof and must be kept in good working condition. Where applicable each window must
qualify as a "Rescue Window" as provided in this Section.
o.
Other Accommodations. Each facility must provide:
1.
A properly operating washer and dryer that is properly vented to the outside. Washer or
dryer must be in a utility or other room/areas that are not in kitchen area.
2.
A sitting/communal/recreational room for the common use of all residents. Furniture must
include comfortable chairs and tables, and lamps in good repair and appearance.
3.
A dining room located on the same floor as the kitchen and must:
(i)
Be as nearly adjacent to the kitchen as practicable; and
(ii)
Be accessible to the residents, without going through a sleeping room of
another resident; contain not less than 120 square feet of floor area; and be
supplied with one dining chair and two linear feet of dining table space for each
resident of a facility.
(2)
Caretaker Sleeping Requirements. Any single-family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for
Community Homes shall provide for a separate bedroom for the care provider or providers.
(3)
Exterior Structure. A single-family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for Community Homes
shall possess an exterior structure that maintains or retains compatibility with the surrounding
residential dwellings.
(4)
Facility Construction. A single-family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for Community Homes
shall comply with the following requirements regarding facility construction:
a.
The facility must meet the provisions and requirements concerning accessibility for individuals
with disabilities in the following laws and regulations: the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(Title 42, United States Code, Chapter 126, as amended); Title 28 Code of Regulations, Part 35;
Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9102; and Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68;
b.
The Illumination Engineering Society of North America recommendations must be followed to
achieve proper illumination characteristics and lighting levels throughout the facility. Minimum
illumination must be ten foot-candles in resident rooms during the day and 20 foot-candles in
corridors, dining rooms, lobbies, toilets, bathing facilities, laundries, stairways, and elevators
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during the day. Minimum illumination for medication preparation or storage areas, kitchens, and
staff desks must be 50 foot-candles during the day. Illumination requirements for these areas
apply to the task performed and should be measured on the tasks;
c.
Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems must be designed and installed in accordance
with the International Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air
Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, and NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, as applicable, and the American Society of Heating,
Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE);
d.
Floors must be free of irregularities and substantially level; they must have a resilient,
nonabrasive and slip-resistant surface; exposed floor surfaces and floor coverings should
promote mobility in areas used by residents and promote maintenance of sanitary conditions. If
carpeted, the area used by residents should have nonabrasive carpeting;
e.
All electrical circuits to occupant sleeping areas shall be provided with Arch Fault Circuit
Interrupter (AFCI) type breaker switches in the circuit breaker panel; and
f.
All electrical receptacles within six feet of a sink, toilet, bathtub, or shower shall be provided with
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles (GFCI), or the circuit shall be provided with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) type breaker switch in the circuit breaker panel.
(5)
Density Limitation. Except for group living arrangements in existence prior to the date of adoption of
Section 8-101 that register with the City Fire Marshall prior to April 1, 2015, no other group living
arrangements shall be located within a radius of 300 feet of the facility for which the license is
requested. The City Fire Marshall, or his designee, shall make such measurements from property line to
property line. Other group living arrangements shall include, but not be limited to, community homes
for disabled persons, personal care facilities, adult foster care homes and Community Homes. In
making the determination that no home exists within one mile, the City Fire Marshall shall consider
information provided by the applicant, information contained in the records of the City of Leon Valley,
and information obtained by physical inspection of the premises, if any.
(6)
Facility Food Handler Permit. For facilities licensed for more than two residents, each facility shall hold
a valid food handling permit issued by the applicable local or state regulatory authority in the name of
the owner/operator and for the specific facility.
(7)
Fire Code. In addition to those specific requirements in above, the facility shall comply with all
applicable Fire and Building Codes of the City of Leon Valley and applicable portions of the following
codes:
(8)
a.
The International Building Code, 2021 edition by the International Code Council Inc.;and
b.
The International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes, 2021 editions, as published by the
International Code Council Inc.; and
c.
The National Electrical Code as specified under NFPA 101. If later adopted codes or ordinances of
the City of Leon Valley are more stringent than these standards for assisted living, the more
stringent requirements will govern.
Fire Safety. A single-family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for Community Homes shall be
required to have the following provisions for fire safety:
a.
Portable Fire Extinguishers. In all new and existing Community Homes, at least one portable fire
extinguisher (type 2-A:10-B:C) shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet, or portion thereof of
total covered building area, and at least one additional portable fire extinguisher for each level
(each placed in accordance with the recommendation of the City Fire Marshall or the placement
recommendation of N.F.P.A. Standard #10); and
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b.
Smoke Alarms. In new and existing Community Homes classified by the State of Texas as a Type A
or Type B assisted living facility, multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained.
Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit
or sleeping unit, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation
of one alarm will activate all of the alarms including the spaces provided by the garage but not
including the parking on public right-of-way adjacent to the home. The alarm shall be clearly
audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. Required
smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is
served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms
shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection. When the installation of
the alarm devices is complete, each detector and interconnecting wiring for multiple-station
alarm devices shall be tested in accordance with the household fire warning equipment
provisions of National Fire Protection Association 72. Smoke alarms shall be installed and
maintained at all of the following locations:
1.
On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of
bedrooms; and
2.
In each room used for sleeping purposes; and
3.
In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces
and uninhabitable attics. In dwelling units with split-levels and without an intervening door
between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the
adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the
upper level; and
4.
May be required to be installed in living areas at the discretion of the City Fire Marshall.
c.
Rescue Windows. In new Community Homes classified by the State of Texas as a Type A or Type B
assisted living facility, each sleeping room shall have at least one openable emergency escape
and rescue window with a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet or an exterior door. The
minimum net clear opening height dimension shall be 24 inches. The minimum net clear opening
width dimension shall be 20 inches. The net clear opening dimension shall be the result of normal
operation of the opening. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have the bottom of the
clear opening not greater than 44 inches measured from the floor. Emergency escape and rescue
openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars,
grilles, grates or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue
openings provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with the above and such devices
shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater
than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening; and
d.
Automatic Sprinkler Systems. In new proposed Community Homes classified as a Type B facility,
an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in accordance with the adopted fire code; and
e.
Fire Alarm Systems (existing group homes). In existing Community Homes facilities, a fire alarm
system shall be installed unless:
f.
1.
There are interconnected smoke alarms meeting the provisions of 36106(c)(6)(ii)[subsection (8)b.] above; or
2.
Other manually activated, continuously sounding alarm is approved by the City Fire
Marshall; and
Fire Alarm Systems (new group homes). In new proposed Community Homes facilities, a fire
alarm shall be installed in which:
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(9)
1.
Notification appliances activate upon sprinkler flow; and
2.
At least one manual fire alarm box per floor is installed at an approved location and
arranged to sound continuously interconnected smoke alarms meeting the provisions of
36-106(c)(6)(ii)[subsection (8)b.] above.
g.
Oxygen Deficiency Alarm Systems (existing group homes). The facility must meet the provisions
and requirements concerning oxygen deficiency alarm systems on the same basis that Tex.
Human Resources Code § 42.060 would apply had the facility been classified as a "family home"
under Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.002.
h.
Evacuation Charts. A facility shall prominently display occupancy evacuation charts, showing at
least two routes of evacuation from the facility for each resident occupied area. These charts
shall also indicate the location for portable fire extinguisher locations.
Parking. A single-family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for Community Homes, shall
provide on the premises, at a minimum, one parking space for each bedroom in the home, including
the spaces provided by the garage but not including the parking on public right-of-way adjacent to the
home.
(10) Screening and Grounds Accessibility. A single-family dwelling unit that is proposed to be utilized for
Community Homes shall have installed and permanently maintained a six-foot or eight-foot solid
screening fence around the rear and side yards, except that when, in the opinion of the Board of
Adjustment, all or portions of such fence do not serve the public interest, this provision shall not apply.
Landscaped outdoor areas shall be provided for the enjoyment of residents. Ramps, walks and steps
must be of slip-resistive texture and uniform, without irregularities. Ramps must not exceed 1:12 slope,
and shall meet handicap standards for width. All outside areas, grounds, adjacent buildings etc. on site
must be maintained in good condition and kept free of rubbish, garbage, untended growth, etc., that
may constitute a fire or health hazard violation in the City.
(11) Sanitation Services.
a.
Solid Waste Services. Each shared Community Homes facility shall have the number of separate
trash receptacles ordinarily furnished to single-family dwelling units based on the schedule
provided:
1.
Facility rated for three or fewer residents - one separate trash receptacle.
2.
Facility rated for more than three residents - two separate trash receptacles.
3.
On a finding by the City Fire Marshal that the number of separate trash receptacles is
insufficient, a shared Community Homes facility shall be required to increase the number
of separate trash receptacles as the City Fire Marshal shall determine.
For each separate trash receptacle, the solid waste disposal company servicing the City of Leon
Valley may charge such charge as is prescribed in the waste services agreement between the City
of Leon Valley and the solid waste disposal company servicing the City of Leon Valley. Services for
solid waste disposal may only be provided by entities with which the City of Loen Valley has a
waste services agreement.
b.
Liquid Waste Services, Including Effluent. Each shared Community Homes facility shall use one of
the following services for the management of liquid waste, including effluent, as follows:
c.
Sanitary Sewer. If available, the shared Community Homes facility shall use the City of Leon Valley
sanitary sewer facilities.
1.
On-site Sewage Facility. If liquid waste services are not available through the City of Leon
Valley, the following rules shall apply.
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(e)
(i)
A property owner of a residence occupied by a Community Homes facility
utilizing an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) located on a tract of land, regardless
of acreage, shall secure and possess a permit from the City of Leon Valley to
construct, or alter, or repair, or extend an on-site sewage facility in accordance
with Chapter 14 of the City of Leon Valley Code.
(ii)
Prior to opening a Community Homes facility, the City Fire Marshall shall have
the Community Homes facility's OSSF rated for efficiency and capacity. If the
OSSF capacity does not support the number of residents and persons attending
residents proposed for the Community Homes facility, the facility's maximum
number of residents shall be reduced.
(iii)
At least every 24 months, the Community Homes facility's holding tank(s) shall
be pumped. Each time the tanks are pumped, a notice shall be provided to City
Manager, who shall maintain a schedule of reported pumping.
(iv)
Any group housing facility rated for more than three persons shall be serviced
by an aerobic OSSF system.
License Holder Obligation. The holder of the license shall be in charge of and responsible for the operation of
the dwelling unit for shared Community Homes.
(1)
Annual Review. License shall be renewed annually so long as the facility continues to comply with the
standards described in this Subsection 36-106(c)[(e)(1)]. Licenses are nontransferable. The City Fire
Marshal shall establish a process or procedure for renewing licenses issued under this Section. In order
to renew a license, the facility shall be free of any outstanding violations of the fire or building codes or
violation of these regulations. If during the course of conducting the annual review the Fire Marshal
identifies a health and safety hazard, sanitation hazard, a maintenance hazard, or other hazardous
condition that jeopardizes the welfare of the occupants, the identified hazard shall be corrected within
the timeline identified by the Fire Marshal. These hazards may include, but are not limited to the
following:
a.
Construction, remodeling, or repairs;
b.
Plumbing;
c.
Heating:
d.
Lighting; and
e.
Ventilation.
(2)
Periodic Inspection. City of Leon Valley inspection personnel shall have the right to conduct inspections
if there is reason to believe via complaint or response call that the facility is not in compliance to
ensure continued compliance with standards at any time and in the event a home is found to be in
violation of the standards of the Code, including items listed in [subsection] (d)(1) above, the inspector
shall forward to the City Fire Marshal a report describing the violations and that the City Fire Marshal
or his designee may withdraw the license. Following withdrawal of the license and issuance of a vacate
order, the license holder shall have the right to appeal the decision of the City Fire Marshal or his
designee to the City Council within ten days.
(3)
License Display. The license shall be prominently displayed in the facility at all time. License shall
include the following statement:
"The City does not license facilities as to quality of care. This structure has been inspected and has met
the minimum requirements for Community Homes specified in Section 36-106 of the Code of
Ordinances for the City of Leon Valley."
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(4)
(f)
(g)
Contact Information Display. A facility covered by this Section shall prominently and conspicuously post
for display in an area of the facility that is readily available to residents, operators, employees, and
visitors:
a.
The name, address, and phone number of the closest medical treatment and care facility in
proximity to the location of the facility; and
b.
The name, address, and phone number of a local organization or entity that represents,
advocates, or serves elderly or disabled persons, including any toll-free contact information for
reporting emergencies.
(5)
Lapse of License. Any license issued under this Section shall become void and of no further affect if (1)
the use of the premises is discontinued for a period of one year or (2) the property is restored to use as
a single-family residence.
(6)
Notification of Changes. The license holder shall notify the City Fire Marshal's office within ten days
after any material changes in the information contained in the original license to operate a facility
covered under this Section, including any change in ownership or operation of the property.
Denial of License.
(1)
License Denial. If the City Fire Marshal determines that the requirements of this Section cannot be met,
the City Fire Marshal shall deny the license in writing explaining the nature of the reason or reasons for
the denial (the "Formal Denial").
(2)
Denial Notification. If the application for a license under this Section is denied, the applicant shall be
provided in writing the reason the license is denied and the right of the applicant to appeal and the
appeal process.
(3)
Filing an Appeal. Within ten days of receipt of a written license denial or code enforcement action by
the City Fire Marshal, an applicant may appeal the decision by filing written notice of appeal with the
City Manager. Upon notification, the City Manager or designee shall, within ten working days, schedule
an Appeal Hearing where the applicant may appeal the license denial or code enforcement action.
Absent a timely written notice of appeal, the decision of the City Fire Marshal is final. A new application
under this Section may not be filed earlier than 90 days after the application of this Paragraph (3) is
final.
(4)
Hearing. Within ten days of receipt of the Fire Marshal's Formal Denial, the applicant may appeal the
Fire Marshal's opinion by filing written notice of appeal with the City Manager. Within 40 days of
receipt of a notice of appeal, the City Council shall conduct a hearing at which the applicant will be
given an opportunity to present his case and the City Council will determine whether to uphold or
overturn the decision of the City Fire Marshal.
Health and Safety Based Operating Requirements.
(1)
Animals. With the exception of service animals for persons with disabilities, birds, cats, dogs or other
animals are not permitted in areas in which food is prepared, stored or where utensils are washed or
stored.
(2)
Bathrooms. Water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers must be:
(3)
a.
Kept clean and in good repair and must be well-lighted and ventilated;
b.
Adequately supplied with toilet paper, soap, and hand towels for each bathroom; and
c.
Supplied with non-slip surfaces in bathtub or shower, and curtains or other safe enclosures for
privacy.
Compliance with Local Laws. Each facility shall meet all applicable state and local sanitary codes.
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(4)
Facility Repair. Every facility must be kept in good repair, and so maintained as to promote the health,
comfort, safety and well-being of residents.
(5)
Food Handling. Employees or residents engaged in food handling shall:
a.
Observe sanitary methods, including hand washing as appropriate;
b.
Not be assigned to preparing foods for others at the facility if carrying a disease that can be
transmitted to others; and
c.
If preparing meals for residents for facilities licensed for more than two residents, staff must have
a food-handler's permit.
(6)
Food Handler Permits. For a facility licensed for more than two residents, the owner or operator of a
facility administered under this Section shall ensure that each person who handles or prepares food for
the residents has obtained, and maintains, a valid food handler permit.
(7)
Food and Water Supplies. Each facility shall maintain a minimum food and water supply sufficient for
all residents as recommended by the American Red Cross.
(8)
Food Storage. All food and drink shall be:
(9)
a.
Clean, free from spoilage, pathogenic organisms, toxic chemicals, and other harmful substances;
b.
Prepared, stored, handled, and served so as to be safe for human consumption;
c.
Maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below for foods subject to spoilage;
d.
Maintained at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above at all times for hot foods ready to serve;
e.
Maintained in the freezer at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below for foods stored
as frozen; and
f.
Stored in food containers that are appropriately labeled, dated, and protected from flies, insects,
rodents, dust, and moisture.
Kitchen. Each kitchen must:
a.
Be kept in a clean and sanitary condition;
b.
Have a food preparation area with a surface area that is smooth, impermeable, free of cracks and
easily cleanable, that shall not be used for eating; and
c.
Have a refrigerator that is equipped with a thermometer and is maintained in an operational,
clean and sanitary condition that is adequate to maintain foods at the required temperature.
(10) Kitchen Inspections. The owner or operator of a facility administered under this Section shall obtain,
maintain, and produce upon request, documentation that the facility kitchen has been inspected for
compliance with the Texas Health Code requirements.
(11) Laundry. All linens and laundry shall be:
a.
Bagged or placed in a hamper before being transported to the laundry area;
b.
Properly identified to prevent loss; and
c.
Not be transported through, sorted, processed, or stored in kitchens, food preparation areas, or
food storage areas, if soiled.
(12) Meal Preparation. Meals provided by the facility shall be nutritionally balanced and shall provide the
USDA recommended daily allowances of vitamins, minerals and calories.
(13) Meal Service. Meals shall be served:
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a.
At least three times per day;
b.
In sufficient quantity and quality to meet the nutritional needs of the residents;
c.
Daily at regular hours, with at least one hot meal per day;
d.
With no more than 14 hours between the beginning of the evening meal and the beginning of the
morning meal; and
e.
With alternative selections for residents on medically prescribed diets.
(14) Meal Schedule. A time schedule of meals shall be posted daily.
(15) Pest Control. Each owner/operator shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or
other pests in the rooms occupied by residents, storage areas, and attics or on the premises and yard.
(16) Sanitation. After each usage, all eating and drinking utensils shall be thoroughly washed and sanitized
in hot water containing a suitable soap or synthetic detergent and rinsed in clean hot water. In the
event a mechanical dishwasher is used, dishwasher detergent is required.
(17) Solid Sanitation. All garbage and refuse must be kept in watertight, covered containers. The garbage
and refuse area must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. A sufficient number of garbage
receptacles must be provided as provided above. All garbage, trash and refuse must be removed from
the premises frequently to prevent nuisance and unsightly conditions.
(h)
Reporting and Investigation of Injuries, Incidents and Unusual Accidents and the Establishment of Other
Policies and Procedures to Ensure Resident Health and Safety.
(1)
Policies. Each owner/operator of a facility must develop and implement policies and procedures for
investigating and documenting injuries, incidents and unusual accidents that involve residents.
Owners/operators must also establish policies and procedures necessary to ensure resident health and
safety.
a.
b.
(2)
Minimum requirements for the documentation of injuries, incidents or unusual accidents should
include, but are not limited to:
1.
Date and time of the injury, incident or unusual accident occurred;
2.
Description of the injury, incident or unusual accident;
3.
Description of any medical or mental health treatment the resident received;
4.
Steps taken by the owner/operator to prevent future injuries, incidents or unusual
accidents if a problem at the facility resulted in the injury, incident or unusual accident; and
5.
When the resident's legal guardian or legally authorized representative was notified about
the injury, incident or unusual accident.
Residents, the resident's guardian, or legally authorized representatives should be given access to
the inspection records as described in [subsection] (g)(1)a. within 48 hours of requesting the
records from the owner/operator.
Investigation and Documentation. In addition to investigating and documenting injuries, incidents or
unusual accidents, an owner/operator must report any allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of
an adult age 65 or older or an adult with a disability to the Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services. Failure to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an elderly adult or adult with a
disability is a Class A misdemeanor.
a.
Each owner/operator should ensure that each resident has access to a telephone 24 hours per
day that is easily accessible and affords privacy for use by each resident;
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(i)
b.
The owner/operator shall ensure that no resident is harassed, retaliated against, threatened or
intimidated at any time for making a report of abuse, neglect or exploitation;
c.
Owner/operators will provide each resident with a copy of the definitions of abuse, neglect or
exploitation as outlined in the Tex. Human Resources Code Ch. 48; and
d.
Owner/operators will allow law enforcement personnel, emergency medical and fire personnel
access to the facility when these professionals are responding to a call at the owner/operator's
facility.
Financial Conflicts. No operator or other employee of a facility shall provide services or engage in
behavior that constitutes a financial conflict of interest including:
a.
Borrowing from or loaning money to residents;
b.
Witnessing wills in which the operator or employee is a beneficiary;
c.
Co-mingling the resident's funds with the operator's or other residents' funds; and
d.
Becoming the guardian, conservator or power of attorney for a resident.
Payee Relationships. If an owner/operator becomes the representative payee for a resident or assists a
resident with general money management, the owner/operator shall:
a.
Maintain separate financial records for each resident for which the owner/operator is the
representative payee for the entire period of time the owner/operator is the resident's
representative payee and continue to maintain the resident's records for one year past the last
calendar day the owner/operator is the resident's representative payee;
b.
Include in the records an itemized list of expenditures that the owner/operator has made on
behalf of the resident, including the charges that are assessed by the owner/operator;
c.
Maintain receipts for all expenditures in addition to the itemized documentation;
d.
Develop a budget with the resident outlining routine expenditures and ensure that expenditures
that are not routine are discussed with the resident before the resident's funds are expended;
and
e.
The owner/operator will allow the resident, the resident's guardian, or legally authorized
representative access to the resident's financial records that are maintained by the
owner/operator within 48 hours of receiving a request.
Service Agreement. An owner/operator of a facility shall develop a service agreement with each
resident and maintain a copy of the agreement signed by the resident.
Assistance with Self-Administration of Medication.
(1)
Assistance with Medications. Assistance with self-administration of medication may be provided to
adult residents who can identify their medication and know when their medication should be taken but
require assistance with self-administration. Assistance with self-administration of medication may not
be provided to minors.
(2)
Limitations. Assistance with self-administration of medication is limited to:
a.
Reminding the resident to take medication;
b.
Opening a container, removing medication from a container, and placing medication in a
resident's hand or in/on a clean surface, such as a pill cup or medication reminder box, for the
resident's self-administration; and
c.
Reminding the resident when a prescription needs to be refilled.
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This Paragraph shall not limit a person duly delegated by a physician under the authority of the Tex.
Occupation Code § 157.001(a)(1) to act for such physician.
(3)
(4)
(j)
Medication Storage. All medications must be stored in a locked area. The facility must provide a central
locked storage or individual locked storage areas for each resident's medication.
a.
If the facility uses a central medication storage area, an employee must be available to provide
access at all times and each resident's medication must be stored separately from other
residents' medications within the storage area.
b.
If a resident's medication requires refrigeration, the facility must provide a refrigerator with a
designated and locked storage area or a refrigerator inside a locked medication room.
c.
Medications labeled for "external use only" must be stored separately within the locked area.
d.
Poisonous substances must be labeled, stored safely, and stored separately from medications
within a locked area.
e.
If a facility stores controlled drugs, the facility must adopt and enforce a written policy for
preventing the diversion of the controlled drugs.
Medication Disposal. Medication that remains in the facility after a resident is no longer lodging in the
facility must be properly disposed of by the owner or operator in accordance with applicable County or
municipality requirements, if any.
In-service Education of Facility's Staff.
(1)
Initial Training. Except as to a facility licensed for two or less residents, each owner/operator and
employee is subject to the following initial training requirements prior to contact with residents:
a.
Establishing employer rules and policies;
b.
Recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect and exploitation;
c.
Establishing resident's rights, including all applicable rights from the following:
1.
Texas Human Resource Code, Ch. 102, Rights of the Elderly;
2.
Texas Human Resource Code, Ch. 112, Developmental Disabilities;
3.
Texas Property Code, Ch. 301, Fair Housing Practices; and
4.
Texas Property Code, Ch. 92, Residential Tenancies.
d.
Establishing policies and procedures for contacting emergency personnel when a resident's
health or safety is at risk;
e.
Establishing a complaint process specific to the City and facility;
f.
Establishing assistance procedures for the self-administration of medication;
g.
Establishing policies for the prevention of injuries, incidents and unusual accidents;
h.
Establishing an emergency, evacuation and disaster plan; and
i.
Establishing service specific orientation that includes, but is not limited to:
1.
Nutrition, including meal preparation and dietary needs;
2.
Sanitation;
3.
Laundry; and
4.
Housework.
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(2)
(3)
(k)
On-Going Training. Each owner/operator and employee is subject to the following ongoing training
requirements:
a.
Updates and changes in any policies and procedures within ten days of the owner, operator or
employee becoming aware of the change;
b.
Orientation specific to the needs of each new resident within one day of the resident moving into
the facility; and
c.
Orientation specific to the needs of a resident whose needs have changed due to injury, illness,
hospitalization or other circumstances which affect the resident's needs within one day of the
owner, operator, or employee becoming aware of the change.
Initial Training for Existing Facilities. For any existing facility licensed for more than two residents, its
owner/operator shall complete the requirements of this Subsection not later than 90 days following
the date that the City Fire Chief provides notice that this Section has been adopted by the City Council.
If initial training has not been completed within such period, the City Fire Marshall shall issue a Formal
Denial of such permit.
Criminal Background History Checks.
(1)
Criminal Offenses. A facility owner/operator's license to operate a facility administered under this
Section may be denied, revoked, suspended, or denied for renewal if the owner/operator has been
convicted of a criminal offense listed in Paragraphs (3) or (4) of this Subsection, or if the
owner/operator has in its employ any person convicted of a criminal offense listed in Paragraphs (3) or
(4) of this Subsection.
(2)
Criminal Background Release. The owner/operator must complete any state or federal request and
release forms that are required to obtain a criminal history report for the owner/operator. In addition
to the license fee, the owner/operator will provide funding to the City in a manner specified by the City
to cover any fees imposed by state or federal agencies for the report.
(3)
Disqualifying Offenses. The following histories will disqualify an owner/operator from obtaining a
license to operate a facility administered under this Section or will serve as a bar to being employed by
such a facility:
a.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code Ch. 19, (criminal homicide);
b.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code Chapter 20, (kidnapping and unlawful restraint);
c.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 21.02 (continuous sexual abuse of young child or children), or
Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (indecency with a child);
d.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.011 (sexual assault);
e.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.02 (aggravated assault);
f.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.04 (injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled
individual);
g.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.041 (abandoning or endangering child);
h.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.08 (aiding suicide);
i.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 25.031 (agreement to abduct from custody);
j.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 25.08 (sale or purchase of a child);
k.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 28.02 (arson);
l.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 29.02 (robbery);
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(4)
(5)
m.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 29.03 (aggravated robbery);
n.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 21.08 (indecent exposure);
o.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 21.12 (improper relationship between educator and
student);
p.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 21.15 (improper photography or visual recording);
q.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.05 (deadly conduct);
r.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (aggravated sexual assault);
s.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.07 (terroristic threat);
t.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 33.021 (online solicitation of a minor);
u.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 34.02 (money laundering);
v.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 35A.02 (Medicaid fraud);
w.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 42.09 (cruelty to animals);
x.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 30.02 (burglary);
y.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code Ch. 31 (theft), that is punishable as a felony;
z.
An offense under Tex. Health and Safety Code Ch. 481 (controlled substance act); or
aa.
A conviction under the laws of another state, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice
for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense
listed in this subsection.
Direct Resident Contact. A person may not own a facility administered under this Section or be
employed in a position the duties of which involve direct contact with a resident in such a facility
before the fifth anniversary of the date the person is convicted of any felony offense not listed in [Tex.
Penal Code §] 20.03 or any of the following non-felony offenses:
a.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (assault), that is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor;
b.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 32.45 (misapplication of fiduciary property or property of a
financial institution), that is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor;
c.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 32.46 (securing execution of a document by deception), that
is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor;
d.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 37.12 (false identification as peace officer);
e.
An offense under Tex. Penal Code § 42.01(a)(7), (8), or (9) (disorderly conduct); or
f.
A conviction under the laws of another state, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice
for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense
listed in this subsection.
Owner Responsibility. The owner/operator must ensure that all employees, including volunteers who
are not residents, have had a background check of conviction records, pending charges and disciplinary
board decisions completed within the past two years, and is repeated every year thereafter, and that
the individual is not disqualified under the provisions of Paragraphs (3) or (4) of this Subsection. The
owner/operator will immediately discharge any employee or volunteer whose criminal history check
reveals conviction of a crime that bars employment or volunteer service.
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(l)
Limitation on City Regulation. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as attempting to regulate or affect
the right of disabled individuals to purchase their own housing for single-family residences or to affect the
right of individuals to care for disabled family members.
Sec. 4.15.005 Penalties for violations.
Any person, landowner, building owner or occupant and any architect, building contractor, agent, attorney,
person, firm, or corporation employed in connection therewith and who have/has assisted in the commission of
such violation or who shall build, alter, or occupy any building, structure or land in violation of any portion of this
Chapter or who shall violate any statement of or plan submitted and approved under this Article shall be a class C
misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000.00.
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ARTICLE A8.000 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED FEES
Sec. A8.001 Contractor registration fee
(a)
All contractors, both general and subcontracted, which are providing professional services to addresses
located within the city limits, both residential or and/or commercial must register their current state issued
trade license with the city annually. There is no fee associated with this registration. This includes but is not
limited to general building contractors, heating, and air conditioning (mechanical), electrical, bulk water,
irrigation, gas, sewer trench, swimming pools, sidewalks/driveway/curb cuts, fences, foundation, roof, water
well, sign and any nonfranchise utility construction contractors.
(b)
See section A8.021 for tree trimming contractor registration fees.
(Ordinance 12-028 adopted 9-8-12; 2008 Code, sec. A8.023; Ordinance 16-016 adopted 4-5-16; Ordinance 201769, sec. 3, adopted 11-21-17; Ord. No. 2022-52, § 2(Exh. A), 10-18-2022)
Sec. A8.002 Building permit
(a)
(b)
Site plan.
(1)
Site plan application fee: $250.00.
(2)
Site plan appeal fee: $250.00.
Building permit fee.
(1)
Commercial building permit fees.
Total Valuation
$1.00—$500.00
$501.00—$2,000.00
$2,001.00—$25,000.00
$25,001.00—$50,000.00
$50,001.00—$100,000.00
$100,001.00—
$500,000.00
$500,001.00 $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and above
(2)
Fee
$60.00
$60.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$90.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$400.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$600.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$800.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$3,000.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$4,500.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof
Residential building permit fees.
(A)
New construction: $800.00 minimum permit fee + $0.50 per square foot.
(B)
Additions/remodels: $400.00 minimum permit fee + $0.50 per square foot.
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(Ordinance 05-022 adopted 8-29-05; 2008 Code, sec. A8.001; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ordinance 201934 adopted 8-6-19)
Sec. A8.003 Plan review fee assessment
(a)
35 percent of the commercial building permit fee, with a $100.00 minimum.
(b)
25 percent of all residential building permit fees, with a $75.00 minimum.
(c)
Re-review fees: $150.00.
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 2, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.022; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2024-24, § 1, 7-16-2024)
Sec. A8.004 Certificate of occupancy
(a)
Permit fee: $125.00.
(b)
Reinspection: $75.00.
(c)
Duplicate copy fee: $25.00.
(d)
Sanitation fee: $200.00.
(e)
ALF Fire Marshal Annual Inspection fee: $300.00.
(f)
ALF Notice Fee: $200.00
(Ordinance 05-022 adopted 8-29-05; 2008 Code, sec. A8.004(a); Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ordinance
2020-55 adopted 11-2-20; Ord. No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.005 Bulk water permit
(a)
Permit fee: $65.00.
(b)
Deposit: $2,500.00.
(c)
Water fee: $3.70 per 1,000 gallons.
(d)
Edwards Aquifer Authority fee of $0.62 per 1,000 gallons of water used.
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.004(b); Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16;
Ordinance 2018-74, sec. 1, adopted 9-18-18; Ord. No. 2025-1, § 1, 1-21-2025)
Sec. A8.006 Curb cut permit
(a)
Commercial: $275.00 (includes initial and final inspection only.)
(b)
Residential: $175.00 (includes initial and final inspection only.)
(c)
Resubmittal of plans for review: $150.00 flat fee.
(d)
Commercial reinspection: $150.00.
(e)
Residential reinspection: $100.00.
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(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.005; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023; Ord. No. 2024-23, § 1, 7-16-2024)
Sec. A8.007 Reserved
Editor's note(s)—Former section A8.007 pertaining to electrical contractor license fees and deriving from the 1972
Code, sec. 32.501 and the 2008 Code, sec. A8.006, was deleted in its entirety by Ordinance 2017-69, § 4,
adopted November 21, 2017.
Sec. A8.008 Building permit (electrical)
Building permit (electrical) fees:
(1)
(2)
Base fee (includes inspection): $100.00.
(A)
Residential: $100.00.
(B)
Commercial: $200.00.
Reinspection fee: $75.00
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.007; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16;
Ordinance adopting 2017 Code; Ordinance 2017-69, sec. 5, adopted 11-21-17; Ord. No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 1017-2023)
Sec. A8.009 Fence permit
(a)
Fence permit fee: $75.00
(b)
Reinspection: $75.00
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.008; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.010 Fence variance application
Fence variance application fee: $200.00.
(1972 Code, sec. 32.601; 2008 Code, sec. A8.009; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16)
Sec. A8.011 Floodplain development permit
(a)
Floodplain development permit fee homestead exemption: $200.00.
(b)
Floodplain development permit fee non-homestead case: $1,500.00.
(1972 Code, sec. 32.302A; 2008 Code, sec. A8.003; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16)
Sec. A8.012 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning permit
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning permits:
(1)
Base fee and reinspection fees:
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(A)
(B)
Base fee (includes inspection):
(i)
Residential: $100.00.
(ii)
Commercial: $200.00.
Reinspection fee: $75.00
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.010; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16;
Ordinance adopting 2017 Code; Ord. No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.013 Manufactured home park fees
(a)
Manufactured home park permit fee based on valuation of on-site infrastructure at the rate of the current
building code fee table, and not less than $1,000.00.
(b)
Manufactured home park annual license and transfer of license fee: $50.00 plus $2.00 per space.
(c)
Manufactured home park space application fee: $75.00.
(Ordinance 99-021, sec. 1, adopted 4-20-99; 2008 Code, sec. A8.011; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.014 Plumbing, gas, and sewer and trench fees
(a)
Plumbing fees:
(1)
Base fee (includes inspection):
Residential: $100.00.
Commercial: $200.00.
(2)
(b)
Reinspection fee: $75.00.
Gas permit fees:
(1)
Base fee (includes inspection):
Residential: $100.00.
Commercial: $200.00.
(2)
(c)
Reinspection fee: $75.00.
Sewer and trench permit fees:
(1)
Base fee (includes inspection):
Residential: $100.00.
Commercial: $200.00.
(2)
Reinspection fee: $65.00.
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.012; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16;
Ordinance 2017-25 adopted 6-20-17; Ord. No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
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Sec. A8.015 Vacant Building Registration and Inspection Fees
(a)
Annual Registration fee: $125.00.
(b)
Reinspection fee: $95.00.
(Ord. No. 2023-4, § 3, 2-7-2023)
Ord. No. 2023-4, § 3, adopted February 7, 2023, repealed the former § A8.015, and enacted a new § A8.015 as set
out herein. The former § A8.015 pertained to residential rental registration and inspection fees and derived
from Ordinance 09-032 adopted July 7, 2009; 2008 Code, sec. A8.019; Ordinance 16-025 adopted July 19,
2016; Ord. No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), October 17, 2023.
Sec. A8.016 Residential temporary portable storage unit permit
Permit fee: $75.00.
(Ordinance 09-051, sec. 2, adopted 10-5-09; 2008 Code, sec. A8.020; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.017 Roofing permit
(a)
Roofing permit fee: $75.00
(b)
Reinspection: $75.00
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.002; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.018 Sidewalk permit
(a)
Commercial: $275.00 (includes initial and final inspection only.)
(b)
Residential: $175.00 (includes initial and final inspection only.)
(c)
Resubmittal of plans for review: $150.00 flat fee
(d)
Commercial reinspection: $150.00.
(e)
Residential reinspection: $100.00.
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.013; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023; Ord. No. 2024-23, § 1, 7-16-2024)
Sec. A8.019 Signs
(a)
Temporary sign permit: $25.00 per sign.
(b)
Temporary sign deposit: $50.00 per sign.
(c)
Permanent sign permit without electric hook-up: $100.00 per sign.
(d)
Permanent sign permit with electric hook-up: $150.00 per sign.
(e)
Sign variance request: $200.00 per request.
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(f)
Annual billboard sign permit: $150.00 per year.
(g)
Temporary weekend signs: $30.00 per permit and $1.00 per sign, per calendar year.
(h)
Charge for removal and impoundment of signs in the right-of-way: $25.00 per sign.
(i)
Master sign plan: $100.00.
(j)
Sign reinspection fees, not including temporary signs: $75.00.
(Ordinance 03-008, sec. 1, adopted 4-1-03; Ordinance 06-034 adopted 9-5-06; Ordinance 06-041 adopted 10-3-06;
2008 Code, sec. A8.014; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ordinance 2017-25 adopted 6-20-17; Ord. No. 202339, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.020 Swimming pool permit
(a)
Base fee: As per section A8.002 building permit fees
(b)
Reinspection: $75.00
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.015; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.021 Tree cutting/pruning contractor fees
Annual registration fee: $0.00.
(Ordinance 10-013, sec. 2, adopted 4-20-10; 2008 Code, sec. A8.021; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No.
2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.022 Tree removal permit for new construction
(a)
Residential: $60.00.
(b)
Commercial: $120.00.
(Ordinance 08-028 adopted 6-17-08; 2008 Code, sec. A8.018)
Sec. A8.023 Water well permit and reinspection fee
(a)
Permit fee: $75.00.
(b)
Reinspection: $75.00.
(Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted 8-16-11; 2008 Code, sec. A8.004(c); Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord.
No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.024 Reserved
Ord. No. 2023-39, § 1(Exh. A), adopted October 17, 2023, repealed § A8.024, which pertained to engineer and
derived from Ordinance 11-020, sec. 1, adopted August 16, 2011; 2008 Code, sec. A8.016; Ordinance 16-025
adopted July 19, 2016; Ordinance adopting 2017 Code.
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Sec. A8.025 Wired unmanned telecommunication box installation fees
(a)
Wired unmanned telecommunication box application fee: $75.00.
(b)
Wired unmanned telecommunication box reinspection fee: $75.00.
(Ordinance 01-019 adopted 6-5-01; 2008 Code, sec. A8.017; Ordinance 16-025 adopted 7-19-16; Ord. No. 2023-39,
§ 1(Exh. A), 10-17-2023)
Sec. A8.026 Contractor penalty fee
Penalty fee (working without a permit):
(1)
First offense: $300.00.
(2)
Second offense: $500.00.
(3)
Third offense: $1,000.00.
(Ordinance 2017-32 adopted 6-20-17)
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Approval of an Ordinance to Regulate
Assisted Living Establishments
Michael Gallardo
Planning and Zoning Director
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
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Summary
• Question
– Should City Council consider amending Chapter 15 Zoning definition, Chapter
4 Business Regulations by adding assisted living provisions and amending the
Appendix A Fee Schedule to better regulate Assisted Living Establishments
• Options
– Approve
– Deny
– Other
• Declaration
– At Council’s Discretion
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Purpose
• Establish local rules that protect resident safety, maintain neighborhood
compatibility, and ensure high standards of care.
• Need to incorporate a State standard under Tex. Health and Safety Code
Ch. 247
– Resident Independence
– Access to care
– Coordination of Services
- Safe surroundings
- Professionalism of Service
providers
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Purpose
• To review and consider amending Chapter 15 “Zoning” Sect.
15.02.052 Definitions by amending the definition to “Assisted
Living Facility”
• Making the Definition the same in Chapter 4- Sec. 4.15.002
Tex. Health and Safety Code Chapter 247
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Definition
• Assisted living facility (ALF). A licensed establishment under Tex.
Health and Safety Code Ch. 247 that furnishes food and shelter
and provides personal care services to four or more unrelated
persons and not related to the owner, which consists of
assistance with one or more of the following on a 24-hour basis:
meals, dressing, movement, bathing, or other personal needs or
maintenance. This may also include assistance, supervision, or
administration of medication by a licensed individual. Types of
assisted living facilities as established by the State of Texas are as
follows:
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Definition (Cont.)
(1) Type A. In a Type A facility, a resident:
a. Must be physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted. This
may include mobile or ambulatory persons such as those who are in wheelchairs or
electric carts and have the capacity to transfer and evacuate themselves in an
emergency;
b. Does not require routine attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; and
c. Must be capable of following directions under emergency conditions.
(2) Type B. In a Type B facility, a resident may:
a. Require staff assistance to evacuate;
b. Be incapable of following directions under emergency conditions;
c. Require attendance during nighttime sleeping hours; or
d. Not be permanently bedfast, but may require assistance in transferring to and
from a wheelchair.
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Purpose
• To review and consider amending Chapter 4 Business
Regulations by adding Article 4.15 Assisted Living Facilities
• Sec. 4.15.001 Purpose and Applicability
– Establish local rules that protect resident safety , maintain
neighborhood compatibility, and ensure high standards of care.
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Definition
Sec. 4.15.002 Community Homes for Disabled Persons or
Community Homes as used in this Chapter shall mean a shared
residential living arrangement and qualifies as a Community
Home under Tex. Human Resources Code § 123.004, as
amended.
(1) As used in this section, "person with a disability"
means a person whose ability to care for himself, perform
manual tasks, learn, work, walk, see, hear, speak, or
breathe is substantially limited because the person has:
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Definition (Cont)
a. An orthopedic, visual, speech, or hearing impairment;
b. Alzheimer's disease;
c. Pre-senile dementia;
d. Cerebral palsy;
e. Epilepsy;
f. Muscular dystrophy;
g. Multiple sclerosis;
h. Cancer;
i. Heart disease;
j. Diabetes;
k. Mental retardation;
l. Autism; or
m. Emotional illness.
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Sec. 4.12.003 Applications
a) License Application: submit for a license/permit
• General- submit application to the Planning and Zoning Department
• Licensing fee- applicable fee for Certificate of Occupancy
• Requirements – Property location, Individual Applicant Information, Entity
Applicant Information, Information on Community Homeowners or Operators,
Checks, Insurance documents and Jurat
b) Notice- City will notify owners of real property within 300 feet of the
property. Notice fees will apply.
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Homes for Disabled Persons
(a)Certificate of Occupancy required
(b) Proof of State License required
(c) No more than (6) persons with disabilities and
minimum of (2) primary caregivers
(d) General Regulatory Requirements
– Internal Configuration Requirements
» Bathroom facilities, Bedroom Limitations, Doors, Kitchen Requirements, etc.
– Caretaker Sleeping Requirements
– Exterior Structure
– Facility Construction
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• General Regulatory Requirements (Cont.)
– Density Limitation
– Facility Food Handler Permit
– Fire Code
– Fire Safety
– Rescue Windows
– Automatic Sprinkler Systems
– Fire Alarm Systems
– Oxygen Deficiency Alarm Systems
– Evacuation Charts
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• Parking
– Minimum of (1) space per bedroom
• Screening and Grounds Accessibility
– 6’ or 8’ solid screening fence around side and back yards
– Slip-resistant ramps
• Sanitation Services
– Fire Marshal will determine if (OSSF) On-site sewage facility is adequate
– Holding tanks are pumped every 24 months
– Housing facility rated for more than (3) persons will be serviced by an aerobic OSSF system
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(e) License Holder Obligation
– Subject to Annual Review (Fire Marshal)
» Non-transferable Status
» Clean Record Prerequisite
» Mandatory Hazard Abatement
– Periodic Inspection, License Display, Contact Information Display, Lapse of License, and Notification of Changes
(f) Denial of License
– Fire Marshal determines if requirements cannot be met
– Applicant notified in writing by Fire Marshal
– Filing an Appeal
– Hearing within 10 days of receipt
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(g) Health and Safety-Based Operating Requirements
– Animals
– Bathrooms
– Compliance with local laws
– Facility Repair
– Food Handling
– Food Handling Permits
– Food and Water Supplies
– Food Storage
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(g) Health and Safety Based Operating Requirements (Cont.)
– Kitchen
– Kitchen Inspections
– Laundry
– Meal Preparation
– Meal Service
– Meal Schedule
– Pest Control
– Sanitation
– Solid Sanitation
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(h) Reporting and Investigation of Injuries, Incidents and Unusual
Accidents and the Establishment of other Policies and Procedures
to Ensure Resident Health and Safety
– Policies
– Investigation and Documentation
– Financial Conflicts
– Payee Relationships
– Service Agreement
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(i) Assistance with Self-Administration of Medication
– Assistance with Medications
– Limitations
– Medication Storage
– Medication Disposal
(j) In-service Education of Facility’s Staff
– Initial Training
– Ongoing Training
– Initial Training for Existing Facilities
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(k) Criminal Background History Checks
– Criminal Offenses
– Criminal Background Release
– Disqualifying Offenses
– Direct Resident Contact
– Owner Responsibility
(l) Limitation on City Regulation
– Not an attempt to affect disabled person from home ownership or to
be cared for by a family member
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Section 4.15.005 Penalties for Violations
A violation of any portion of this Chapter or violation of any statement or
approved plan submittal under this Article shall be a Class C misdemeanor
and punishable by a fine not to exceed $2000.00.
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Fiscal Impact
• To review and consider amending Appendix A Fee Schedule
Section A8.004 Certificate of Occupancy by adding the
following:
(d) Sanitation Inspection Fee: $200.00
(e) ALF Fire Marshal Annual Inspection: $300.00
(f) ALF Notice Fee: $200.00
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Recommendation
• City Council’s Discretion
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Goals and Objectives
• First Responders: : To build a strong, resilient, and connected
community by fostering collaboration between residents and
first responders, including Police, Fire, and EMS.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE:
October 20, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Saundra Passailaigue, City Secretary
THROUGH:
Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on the 2027 City Calendar of
Events
SPONSOR(S):
N/A
PURPOSE & BACKGROUND
This item is presented to City Council to consider the Proposed 2027 City Council Meeting
Calendar.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council Discretion.
APPROVED: _____________________
DISAPPROVED: ____________________
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
ATTEST:
________________________________
SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC
City Secretary
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PROPOSED 2027 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR
Meeting Date
Staff Deadline
Council Item Deadline
City Manager & Mayor Review
Applicable Holiday
Business Day 1
Business Day 2
Business Day 3
POST AGENDA BY
Possible Conflicts / Notes
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Wednesday, December 23,
2026
Mon, Dec 14, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
December 24, 2026 - January 4, 2027 - Winter
Break
Friday, December 18,
2026
Monday, December 21,
2026
Tuesday, December 22,
2026
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Winter Break 2026 - City Offices will be closed December
24, 2026 - January 4, 2027
Tue, Jan 19, 2027
Wed, Jan 6, 2027
Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Tue, Jan 12, 2027
January 18, 2027 - MLK Day
Thu, Jan 7, 2027
Fri, Jan 8, 2027
Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Tue, Jan 12, 2027
Saturday, January 23, 2027 - Annual Town Hall
Meeting
Fri, Jan 8, 2027
Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Tue, Jan 12, 2027
N/A
Wed, Jan 13, 2027
Thu, Jan 14, 2027
Fri, Jan 15, 2027
Tue, Jan 19, 2027
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Wed, Jan 20, 2027
Mon, Jan 25, 2027
Tue, Jan 26, 2027
N/A
Thu, Jan 28, 2027
Fri, Jan 29, 2027
Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Wed, Jan 27, 2027
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Wed, Feb 3, 2027
Mon, Feb 8, 2027
Tue, Feb 9, 2027
February 15, 2027 - Presidents Day
Fri, Feb 5, 2027
Mon, Feb 8, 2027
Tue, Feb 9, 2027
Tue, Feb 9, 2027
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Wed, Feb 17, 2027
Mon, Feb 22, 2027
Tue, Feb 23, 2027
N/A
Thu, Feb 25, 2027
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Mon, Mar 1, 2027
Wed, Feb 24, 2027
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Wed, Mar 3, 2027
Mon, Mar 8, 2027
Tue, Mar 9, 2027
N/A
Thu, Mar 11, 2027
Fri, Mar 12, 2027
Mon, Mar 15, 2027
Wed, Mar 10, 2027
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Wed, Mar 17, 2027
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Tue, Mar 30, 2027
N/A
Thu, Apr 1, 2027
Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Mon, Apr 5, 2027
Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Wed, Apr 7, 2027
Mon, Apr 12, 2027
Tue, Apr 13, 2027
N/A
Thu, Apr 15, 2027
Fri, Apr 16, 2027
Mon, Apr 19, 2027
Wed, Apr 14, 2027
Saturday, April 24, 2027 - Coffee with the Mayor &
City Council
Fri, Apr 9, 2027
Mon, Apr 19, 2027
Tue, Apr 20, 2027
April 23, 2027 - Battle of the Flowers
Tue, Apr 20, 2027
Wed, Apr 21, 2027
Thu, Apr 22, 2027
Mon, Apr 19, 2027
Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Wed, Apr 21, 2027
Mon, Apr 26, 2027
Tue, Apr 27, 2027
N/A
Thu, Apr 29, 2027
Fri, Apr 30, 2027
Mon, May 3, 2027
Wed, Apr 28, 2027
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Wed, May 5, 2027
Mon, May 10, 2027
Tue, May 11, 2027
N/A
Thu, May 13, 2027
Fri, May 14, 2027
Mon, May 17, 2027
Wed, May 12, 2027
Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Wed, May 19, 2027
Mon, May 24, 2027
Tue, May 25, 2027
May 31, 2027 - Memorial Day
Wed, May 26, 2027
Thu, May 27, 2027
Fri, May 28, 2027
Tue, May 25, 2027
Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Wed, Jun 2, 2027
Mon, Jun 7, 2027
Tue, Jun 8, 2027
N/A
Thu, Jun 10, 2027
Fri, Jun 11, 2027
Mon, Jun 14, 2027
Wed, Jun 9, 2027
Tuesday, July 6, 2027
Wed, Jun 16, 2027
Mon, Jun 28, 2027
Tue, Jun 29, 2027
July 4, 2027 - Independence Day
Wed, Jun 30, 2027
Thu, Jul 1, 2027
Fri, Jul 2, 2027
Tue, Jun 29, 2027
Tuesday, July 20, 2027
Wed, Jul 7, 2027
Mon, Jul 12, 2027
Tue, Jul 13, 2027
N/A
Thu, Jul 15, 2027
Fri, Jul 16, 2027
Mon, Jul 19, 2027
Wed, Jul 14, 2027
Saturday, July 24, 2027 - Coffee with the Mayor
& City Council
Fri, Jul 9, 2027
Mon, Jul 12, 2027
Tue, Jul 13, 2027
N/A
Wed, Jul 21, 2027
Thu, Jul 22, 2027
Fri, Jul 23, 2027
Tue, Jul 20, 2027
Tuesday, August 3, 2027
Mon, Jul 19, 2027
Mon, Jul 26, 2027
Tue, Jul 27, 2027
N/A
Thu, Jul 29, 2027
Fri, Jul 30, 2027
Mon, Aug 2, 2027
Wed, Jul 28, 2027
Tuesday, August 17, 2027
Wed, Aug 4, 2027
Mon, Aug 9, 2027
Tue, Aug 10, 2027
N/A
Thu, Aug 12, 2027
Fri, Aug 13, 2027
Mon, Aug 16, 2027
Wed, Aug 11, 2027
Tue, Sep 7, 2027
Wed, Aug 18, 2027
Mon, Aug 30, 2027
Tue, Aug 31, 2027
September 6, 2027 - Labor Day
Sun, Aug 1, 2027
Mon, Aug 2, 2027
Tue, Aug 3, 2027
Tue, Aug 31, 2027
Tue, Sep 21, 2027
Wed, Sep 8, 2027
Mon, Sep 13, 2027
Tue, Sep 14, 2027
N/A
Thu, Sep 16, 2027
Fri, Sep 17, 2027
Mon, Sep 20, 2027
Wed, Sep 15, 2027
Tue, Oct 5, 2027
Wed, Sep 22, 2027
Mon, Sep 27, 2027
Tue, Sep 28, 2027
N/A
Wed, Sep 29, 2027
Thu, Sep 30, 2027
Mon, Oct 4, 2027
Wed, Sep 29, 2027
Tue, Oct 19, 2027
Wed, Oct 6, 2027
Mon, Oct 11, 2027
Tue, Oct 12, 2027
N/A
Thu, Oct 14, 2027
Fri, Oct 15, 2027
Mon, Oct 18, 2027
Wed, Oct 13, 2027
Saturday, October 23, 2027 - Coffee with the
Mayor & City Council
Fri, Oct 8, 2027
Mon, Oct 18, 2027
Tue, Oct 19, 2027
N/A
Wed, Oct 20, 2027
Thu, Oct 21, 2027
Fri, Oct 22, 2027
Tue, Oct 19, 2027
Tue, Nov 2, 2027
Wed, Oct 20, 2027
Mon, Oct 25, 2027
Tue, Oct 26, 2027
N/A
Thu, Oct 28, 2027
Fri, Oct 29, 2027
Mon, Nov 1, 2027
Wed, Oct 27, 2027
Tue, Nov 16, 2027
Wed, Nov 3, 2027
Mon, Nov 8, 2027
Tue, Nov 9, 2027
November 11, 2027 - Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 10, 2027
Fri, Nov 12, 2027
Mon, Nov 15, 2027
Tue, Nov 9, 2027
Tue, Dec 7, 2027
Wed, Nov 17, 2027
Mon, Nov 29, 2027
Tue, Nov 30, 2027
N/A
Thu, Dec 2, 2027
Fri, Dec 3, 2027
Mon, Dec 6, 2027
Wed, Dec 1, 2027
Tue, Dec 21, 2027
Wed, Dec 8, 2027
Mon, Dec 13, 2027
Tue, Dec 14, 2027
N/A
Thu, Dec 16, 2027
Fri, Dec 17, 2027
Mon, Dec 20, 2027
Wed, Dec 15, 2027
National Night Out (NNO) - October 5, 2027
Other Important Dates/Events:
· Leon Valley's General/Special Election - May 1, 2027
· San Antonio Fiesta - April 15-25, 2027
· TML Annual Conference - October 13-15, 2027 in Houston, TX
Council Item Deadline = 8th calendar day before the meeting (Sec. 3.10(A), Leon Valley Code of Ordinances).
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Proposed 2027 City Council Meeting
Calendar
Saundra Passailaigue, TRMC
City Secretary
City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026
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Summary
Question
City Council is being asked to consider the proposed 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar.
Options
• Approve the calendar as presented.
• Reschedule one or more proposed meeting dates.
• Cancel one or more proposed meeting dates.
Declaration
The calendar assists Council, staff and the public in planning for 2027.
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Proposed Meeting Dates: January–June
•
January 5 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
January 19 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
January 23 — Annual Town Hall
•
February 2 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
February 16 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
March 2 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
March 16 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
April 6 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
April 24 — Coffee with the Mayor & City Council
•
May 4 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
May 18 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
June 1 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
June 15 — Regular City Council Meeting
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Proposed Meeting Dates: July–December
•
July 6 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
July 20 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
July 24 — Coffee with the Mayor & City Council
•
August 3 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
August 17 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
September 7 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
September 21 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
October 5 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
October 19 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
October 23 — Coffee with the Mayor & City Council
•
November 2 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
November 16 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
December 7 — Regular City Council Meeting
•
December 21 — Regular City Council Meeting
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Possible Conflicts to Consider
• January 5, 2027 — Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall will be closed December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The agenda would
need to be posted by December 21, 2026.
• October 5, 2027 — Regular City Council Meeting
National Night Out is scheduled for the same evening.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact
None. There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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Recommendation
• Council Discretion
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OUTSTANDING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Four-way stop at Forest Meadow and Evers.
o To be evaluated upon the development of the Evers property.
o Will be discussed at the 7/13/2024 council retreat
o Waiting until after the development or until it is added by the city council.
Joint Mtg with P & Z on Permitted Use table – April 28, 2026 at 7p.m. Meeting
with Russel Hernandez on June 11, 2026. Council will have first read on July 21,
2026. Legal Opinion was not back on time; scheduled for 8/4. Legal Opinion not
scheduled on time; moved to 8/21 as first read. Second read 9/1/26- done
o Second half of the of the permitted use table on November 3, 2026
o Assisted Living and Assembly Use being evaluated.
Silo design per request of the adjacent property owner
o 5/2/2023 – Moved by CM due to the number of items on the agenda.
o 5/16/2023 – Scheduled
Council requested outreach to local universities.
Melinda is working on quotes.
Council removed from FY 26 budget.
February 17, 2026, Silo request to purchase
Discuss development Agreement – April 7, 2026
Continue Discussion on -April 21, 2026
Will bring back once we have a survey of the Silo area
Coming back to Council 6-2-26, Development agreement approved
by City Council. Council approved the purchase agreement
8/18/26.
Do not feed the Deer Ordinance – In October
Hodges dead end update- October
ITEMS ARE STILL IN THE PIPELINE BUT HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED
Flooding
o Was addressed at the following Council Meetings.
08/03/2021 – Flood damage prevention Ord. # 21-034.
11/2/2021 – To discuss flood mitigation strategies.
12/07/2021 – Short-Term options to address flooding.
o Budget Adjustment – For funding floodway monitoring and software
upgrades.
Upcoming Council presentation 1/18/2022.
o Budget Adjustment – for creek cleanup.
Staff is proposing $150,000 in ARP funds. Upcoming Council
meeting TBD.
o Segment one of Huebner Creek will be presented to the Council on
4/19/2022.
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Council decided to look at the 50’ wide, protected Little League; the
study will be brought back to the Council before we agree to do it.
o Budget adjustment for creek cleanup.
6/7/2022
o Budget adjustment for flood gates and notification system.
6/7/2022 postponed
Huebner Creek Channel Improvement presentation 9/20/2022.
o Council direction to bring back budget adjustment on $633,000.
First Read 10/3/2022.
Second Read 10/18/2022.
o 11/21/2023 – PW Director will provide an update and receive direction –
Council decided to have a field trip to look at the creek layout TBD.
o The Council decided to conduct a field trip in the Natural Area
o 12/6/2023, the Council walked the staked-out creek realignment
o 1/16/2023 – The Council will revisit the project.
o 2/24/2023- the Council will have a workshop to discuss with the engineer.
The council directed the engineer to look at a plan that leaves the
creek alignment alone, a new tree survey, and build a retaining wall
for erosion.
o 8/6/2024 – budget adjustment will be presented to the council in the
amount of $168,000
o Second Read on the Budget Adjustment is scheduled for 8/20/2024.
o After council approval, the following is the timeline:
Preliminary Design – 1.5 months (45 days) from NTP
Final Design – 3-4 months (90-120 days)
Environmental – TBD – 3-6 months and will be concurrent with
design
Bidding and Construction – TBD based on funding – Not authorized
at this time
Approved
o Channel Bank options 11/19
Council decided to proceed with Rip Rap option and have staff
proceed with SAWS addressing the exposed recycled water line.
o The Mayor requested that an item be added to have the engineers mark
the trees that would be removed with the projects; this item is on the
1/17/2024 council meeting to be added for approval
City Council did not approve the expending of these funds and also
had no objection to continuing the project
o Mayor, City Manager, Mayor Pro Tem and Engineer met with SAWS on
1/30/2025. To see what they would be willing to assist with. The City
Manager asked if they would be willing to participate in an alternative that
they engineered.
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On 3/18/25, the City Council was asked to choose between the
original option, rip-rap option, retaining wall option, or erosion. The
City Council voted to pause the project.
Joint meeting with LVHS on 10/18/25
A workshop will be given in November by the engineer
11/18 council will discuss changing the date.
Council decided to have the engineer evaluate the drop wall
and the purchase of property.
Meeting scheduled for November 2026
Will discuss on 10/20 and 11/21
Discussion on large capital projects – Possible Bond
o Public Works Building
o ADA requirements
o Crystal Hills Park
o Pool
o Dog Park
o Library Annex
o Will be discussed at the council retreat on 7/13/2024
o This item was briefly discussed and will be brought back to the city
council. September 17, 2024, council meeting.
o Add to the town hall meeting for 2024 discussion
It was discussed, but did not go anywhere
o Will be bringing this back for the 2025 discussion
o Added to the 2026 THM
o Recap to City Council 3/17/2026
o Reviewed CIP on 4/5/2026
o Council will review the Budget Survey on 4/21/2026
o CIP is also scheduled for the Coffee Agenda on 4/25/2026
o Will Discuss Budget Survey 5-5-26
o Budget survey release 5-7-2026 due 6-1-26
o City Council discussing items next mtg 7/14/26
Discussion continued on 7/21 and 8/4
Item have been included in the 10 year capital plan.
Capital plan has been adopted 9-2026
Completed
Update on LV development – February
Planning and Zoning General Rules 11/18
o The council decided to add an Ord. at the 12/16 meeting to have the
excused or unexcused be approved by the body.
o Second read is 1/20/25 for approval final approval 2/3/26
Extending El Verde by 2025 to 2030 – February 17, 2026 – Completed
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Park Veteran Monument- February 17, 2026 -Completed
Ordinance on Amending the PDD
o Scheduled to go to the zoning commission meeting on 4/23/2024
o The zoning commission tabled the item. Will revisit 5/28/2024
o Zoning Commission revisited on 6/5/2024
o The Zoning Commission will revisit in September
o New Planning Zoning Director is working with the City Attorney.
o Will bring back for discussion on 8/19/25- moved by Mayor
o Scheduled Discussion 9/2/2025
o City Manager’s draft presented on 10/21/25
City Council will provide recommendations and give to the City
Manager. Expected to come back on 11/18/25, the item was moved
to the 12/2/25 meeting by the Mayor
12/2/2025 City Council decided on the criteria
12/16/2025 more discussion on the ord.
Delete this section 2/3/2026 – First read
Delete this section 2/17/2026-Second read
STR Tax Ord. Amendment
o February 17, 2026, First read
o March 3, 2026, Second Read
o Postponed due to language change, March 17, 2026 – this was done and
passed unanimously
Crime Stats for calendar year – March 17, 2026 - Done
Police staffing Executive Session – March 17, 2026 – Done
THM Meeting Update March 17, 2026- Done
Comprehensive Master Plan
o Was addressed at the following Council meetings:
2/2/2021
3/23/2021
06/1/2021
o This item was discussed during the budget process, and ultimately, the
Council has decided not to spend the funds on this project at this time.
o This will be discussed during the town hall meeting update with the council
on 4/19/2022.
The council would like us to use our future land use map.
o Establish neighborhood boundaries
o The council has opted not to update the Master Plan.
o P & Z Director investigating a university conducting the plan.
o Boundaries of the neighborhood
o This has been placed in the FY 2025 budget.
The Council has decided to move the $250,000 to the city’s
emergency fund.
Item was moved back in after there were savings in other areas.
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Rollover to FY 2026
Reviewing RFPs
March 17, 2026 – Council Selected Ardurra
Kickoff Meeting on May 5th at 5:30 with the council
Water item added to Coffee Agenda to Discuss Water Capacity and
Conservation: Current Status and Future Outlook
Scheduled for the Coffee Agenda 4/25/26
Update on ED incentives – Moved from April to May- New ED Director starts on
April 20, 2026. Scheduled for 7/21/26. Mayor Moved to 8/4. -Completed
City Council Timeline on Short-Term Rentals
o Short-term rentals have appeared on City Council agendas multiple times:
January 12, 2021 – Tabled
January 19, 2021 – Discussed
April 6, 2021 – Discussed
April 20, 2021 – Discussed
August 3, 2021 – Tabled
August 17, 2021 – Discussed
August 16, 2022 – Tabled
September 6, 2022 – Discussed
January 17, 2023 – Discussed
March 7, 2023 – Item added by Councilmembers Stevens and Orozco
o Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance based on the
information provided.
Additional actions:
July 22, 2023 – Draft ordinance discussed at Council retreat
September 5, 2023 – First reading of ordinance amending regulations
September 29, 2023 – Council feedback provided to the City Manager
October 17, 2023 – City Manager presented Council feedback
o Council directed staff to simplify the ordinance and bring it back for
consideration
November 7, 2023 – Second reading; ordinance passed unanimously
establishing a registration process
November 21, 2023 – Council adopted the Short-Term Rental Occupancy Tax
remittance requirement
July 15, 2025- Discussion and Possible Action on Revisions to the Short-Term
Rentals
August 5, 2025 -Council Executive session to discuss STR regulations
August 19, 2025 – Council clarified the definition of “block face” and increased
the registration fee
February 17, 2026 – Discussion on the Occupancy Tax regulations
March 3, 2026 -Discussion on the Occupancy Tax regulations -Tabled
March 17, 2026 - Discussion on the Occupancy Tax regulations
April 7, 2026 – Council will discuss regulations. City Council wants to discuss
changes to the trash ordinance and increasing the regulations for STRs. Will be
discussed at the Retreat on June 6, 2026
New ordinance will be brought back to the City Council July 21, 2026
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Second Read 8/4 – Passed Unanimously
Updating the City Manager Evaluation Form, March 17, 2026 – Mayor moved
to Retreat moved to July 14, 2026. Item moved to July 29, 2026. Council will
approve final form 8/18/26 – Done passed by unanimously.
Recycled Waterline to the LC 17 Section of H & B – March 17, 2026
City Council wants more information
Dimaline will bring it back in May. The council wanted a cost for the potable
water.
It has been put into the budget FY 27- budget approved 9-1-2026
Update from the Chief regarding the Flock cameras – Done 9-1-26
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