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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seguin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Power Plant Bridges Inspections
The city would hire CEC Corporation to inspect the power plant bridges and draft a preliminary engineering report on their condition.
Rudeloff Road Through Truck Traffic Restriction
Councilmember Lievens reported eastbound Rudeloff drivers cutting through the Greenspoint Heights neighborhood to dodge the SH 46 light, and asked for a speed-limit study on the new 30-mph stretch.
Tyson Foods Tax Abatement Continuity
A housekeeping letter agreement confirms Tyson Foods' internal corporate restructuring doesn't break its tax abatement agreement with Seguin — protecting an existing economic development deal.
Willmann Road Rezone (ZC 13-26)
A request to rezone 1.7 acres in the 300 block of Willmann Road from Agricultural Ranch to Rural Residential, with a public hearing before the first reading vote.
ETJ Release for Karen Alden Properties
Two Guadalupe County properties owned by Karen Alden were released from Seguin's extraterritorial jurisdiction at the owner's request.
634 S. Goodrich Street Rezone (ZC 14-26)
A request to rezone the property at 634 S. Goodrich Street from Single Family Residential to Public zoning — typically done when a public or institutional use is planned for the site.
Water Service Agreement with Guadalupe County MUD No. 3
The council will consider a retail water service agreement between Seguin and Guadalupe County Municipal Utility District No. 3, affecting how water service is extended in that area.
Outage Management System Presentation
The Utilities Department will present on the city's Outage Management System — the technology that tracks power outages and coordinates restoration, relevant to how quickly outages get fixed.
Library Fee Schedule Changes
The Library Director brings an ordinance updating the library's fees in the city's fee schedule — the first of two readings needed to adopt it.
FY2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding
The council will approve reports, budgets, and funding agreements for ten local organizations receiving hotel occupancy tax money — groups like the Symphony, Texas Theater, Teatro de Artes, and the Heritage Museum.
Project Appliance
An unnamed business prospect, code-named Project Appliance, was slated for closed-session discussion under the state's economic development negotiation exception. Details weren't made public. No outcome is on record.
FY2027 Plan of Work
The SEDC's Fiscal Year 2027 Plan of Work lays out how the corporation intends to spend its effort — and money — on attracting and keeping businesses next year. No outcome is on record.
Manufacturing workforce turnover study
The SEDC was set to consider partnering with Jobs for the Future on a study of manufacturing roles turnover — a look at why local manufacturing workers leave jobs, which affects whether Seguin can keep and grow industrial employers. No outcome is on record.
TSTC Future Campus Project
The board was scheduled to privately discuss the TSTC Future Campus Project, including possible incentive offers, with possible open-session action to follow. Any deal could shape technical education and job opportunities in Seguin. No outcome is on record.
Geronimo Creek wastewater interceptor easements
The city needs utility easements along Bear Creek Trail for its 36-inch wastewater interceptor line. The council authorized condemnation as a backstop if negotiations with the property owner fail.
Cordoba Road widening project timeline
A roughly $40 million federally funded road widening that must reach construction by September 2027 to keep its funding. The council approved a $214,713 construction management contract to keep utility relocations and construction from colliding.
Walnut Branch sewer and water main replacement
The city's aging 24-to-30-inch sewer main running through downtown and across Court Street is getting a $4.4 million rehab. Critical infrastructure in sensitive parts of town.
Commercial solid waste franchises
The city rejected all bids for commercial solid waste collection and will put the request back out for new proposals.
Water treatment plant expansion and reliability
A new 94-foot clarifier adds redundant treatment capacity and replaces pumps at the end of their life, positioning the city for a future water plant replacement. It's a $19.5 million investment funded through certificates of obligation.
Growth and northside infrastructure
Council Member Lievens argued the city should embrace, not just manage, its growth — pointing to Rudeloff Phase 1's completion, the coming Phase 2, Cordoba Road, a new Fire Station No. 4, a northside park, and new retail easing long drives to H-E-B.
Driving range on State Highway 46 North
A driving range is returning to a mostly floodplain-bound 36-acre site that operated as a golf facility in the 1990s and 2000s. The applicant envisions expanding into a family sports complex over time, but each new use would need a separate SUP before the commission.
Standalone parking lot at 601 East Gonzales
A small commercial lot at the corner of San Marcos and East Gonzales will become a six-space parking lot to support an office being opened in the house next door. The lot must stay linked to that office even if the property changes hands.
Willmann Road flooding and subdivision drainage
Neighbors along the dead-end stretch of Willmann Road say the area already floods regularly and a low-water crossing strands families after modest rain. The developer's plan routes subdivision runoff through a drainage ditch to Geronimo Creek, and a flood study is still under engineering review.
Fire Station #4 construction
The ~$10 million fire station is through design basics, with a construction manager selection nearly done, construction starting around April 2027 and completion in fall 2028.
The Nolte Project Downtown Redevelopment
The city signed a milestone-based development agreement with GFNT-Seguin, LLC to redevelop the city-owned block downtown, with firm deadlines for designs, financial models, and a purchase agreement — and clear exit ramps if the numbers don't work. Parking remains the big open question.
Transportation Mobility Master Plan / Thoroughfare Plan adoption
Seguin is replacing its 2017 thoroughfare plan with the road portion of a new multimodal mobility plan. It guides where future roads go as the city grows, so developers must dedicate right-of-way and build their share — the city isn't planning to construct these roads itself. The trails portion is still being finished and will come back later.
Seguin ISD Proposition A (VATRE)
The school district is asking voters to shift two golden pennies, keeping the total tax rate at $1.828 while unlocking about $2.5 million a year for teacher recruitment, operations, and campus safety. Early voting runs October 19–30; election day is November 3.
Employee health benefits flat renewal
The city's employee health insurance renewed flat — no increase for employees — after negotiations, versus a budgeted 15% hike. Savings go to HSA contributions and building toward a self-funded trust.
FM 725 speed limit reduction near Vogel Elementary
Council took first reading on an ordinance cutting the FM 725 speed limit from 55 to 40 mph near Vogel Elementary, following a TxDOT speed study.
Central Park lighting upgrade
Ten-year-old string lights in Central Park's trees are coming down, replaced by permanent landscape lighting plus annual holiday light wraps — a $180,000 project that improves safety and downtown ambiance.
Pedestrian and bicycle planning
An 80/20 TxDOT grant will build a 12-foot path along the SH 123 Bypass connecting the hospital and neighborhoods — a big deal for nursing home residents who can't safely walk to Walmart.
Land acquisition near Guadalupe and West Walnut
After closed session, the council approved buying about 0.31 acres from Basilio Rizo near Guadalupe and West Walnut Streets; the purpose was discussed privately.
2024 International Fire Code adoption
Seguin is updating its fire code from the 2018 to the 2024 edition, adding rules for EV chargers and faster cleanup of fire debris, to keep the city's ISO fire rating strong.
2026-27 Budgets and Tax Rate Adoption
The appraisal district's freeze-ceiling errors didn't break the City's tax rate math, but House Bill 9 cost Seguin about $67 million in taxable value and 100% disabled-veteran exemptions have grown 400% since 2020.
Military discounts at Max Starcke Park golf course
Military golfers will get discounted memberships (Seguin residents) and player's cards after a popular discount program logged 690 uses since June.
FM 78/Ruloff Road intersection safety
A longtime resident's email, read by Council Member Lievens, warns of increasing collisions at the FM 78 and Highway 1620/Ruloff intersection and calls for a four-way signal, with growing traffic expected from the NewQuest development.
Martindale-Strempel roadway improvements
Council awarded a $4.24 million construction contract — 30% under estimate — to fix the confusing dual-road arrangement, with about nine months of construction and a possible new signal at Strempel and SH 123.
Bear Creek Trail easements and condemnation
Council declared necessity to acquire water and wastewater easements along Bear Creek Trail and authorized condemnation if talks fail.
New community park north of IH-10
The City hired RVi for $587,640 to design a long-sought big park on the north side with a splash pad, pavilions and practice fields, sharing parking with the new Fire Station #4.
Cybersecurity Services via UT Austin Interlocal
The city joined a no-cost interlocal with UT Austin's Regional Security Operations Center for cyber services.
Public Facility Corporation Leadership Change
Rick Cortes resigned as the PFC's Executive Director and Assistant City Manager Tim Howe took over the role.
Riverside Pride Event at the Seguin Events Complex
The October 2026 Pride booking at the Coliseum drew more than two hours of public testimony split between supporters and opponents. The city attorney explained the lease was executed by staff under content-neutral rules, that available information indicates no SB 12 violation, and that the council has no scheduled vote on the matter.
Hidalgo Street Drainage Channel Repair
A deteriorated concrete drainage channel next to homes on Hidalgo Street is being held up by temporary pipes and bars; a $103,979.64 repair will replace it before it collapses.
84-Inch Storm Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation
The giant storm pipe running under the hospital area has failed three times and was the same pipe that broke near the Gbra outfall last July 5th. The $527,000 trenchless repair seals 26 failing joints and avoids a replacement project that could cost tens of millions.
Roof Replacements at City Facilities
Three aging city roofs — the Coliseum gazebo, Parks Office, and Water Plant — will be replaced, fixing leaks and dangerously soft decking.