Community Partner Funding at 5:00 PM; Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · July 8, 2025
Minutes
EXHIBIT A - Harris for Item 11B
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
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I, A ..,1 , a local public official of the City of Bastrop,
Texas (the City), make this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following:
Action being contemplated by the (please circle) City Council or Board/Commission at the
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may have an effect on a
business entity or real property in which I have an interest. Such interest may be a "substantial
interest" as that term is defined in Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code. The action
being contemplated may have a special economic effect on the business entity or real property
distinguishable from the effect on the public.
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I. The business entity or real property in which I have an interest is described as follows (name;
address,· or lot description): "'--"-'"""'f"<--'""'-' =--..,
2. The nature and extent of my interest in the business entity or real property is herein described
by stating that either I or a person related to me in the first degree by consanguinity (blood) or
affinity (marriage), as determined by Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code (check all that
applJ�:
own I 0% or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity;
own 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity;
own $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity; and/or
received funds that exceed I 0% of gross income for the previous year;
has an equitable or legal ownership in real prope1ty with a fair market value
of $2,500 or more.
3. Alternatively, even if I do not have a "substantial interest" as defined by Chapter 171 of the
Texas Local Government Code, I am filing this affidavit so to avoid the appearance of
ropriety. My interest may be described as follows:
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Upon the filing of this affidavit with the City/Board Secretary, I affirm that I shall abstain from any discussion, vote, or
decision involving this business entity or real property unless a majority of the members of the vernmental entity of
which I am a member is likewise required to file and has filed affidav· si ilar inte e s on the same official
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SIGNED this
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME on this the day of
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Notary Public in� the State of Texas
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FORM: Conflict of lntere.st
City Secretary 9_2024
Agenda
Bastrop, TX City Council Meeting Agenda
Bastrop City Hall City Council Chambers
Bastrop, Texas 78602
(512) 332-8800
July 08, 2025
Community Partner Funding at 5:00 PM; Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
City of Bastrop City Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you
require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary at (512) 332-8800 or write 1311
Chestnut Street, 78602, or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to
Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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The City of Bastrop reserves the right to reconvene, recess, or realign the Regular Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
PLEASE NOTE: ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL MUST
COMPLETE A CITIZEN COMMENT FORM AND GIVE THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE CITY
SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. ALTERNATELY, IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING, YOU MAY COMPLETE A CITIZEN
COMMENT FORM WITH YOUR COMMENTS AT CITYOFBASTROP.ORG/CITIZENCOMMENT
AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS ON THE REQUESTED DATE.
COMMENTS SUBMITTED BY THIS TIME WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL DURING
THE MEETING AND INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD, BUT NOT READ ALOUD.
COMMENTS FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3)
MINUTES.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Community Partner Funding
2. COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDING
2A. Review Funding Requests from Community Assets (HOT Fund) and Community Support
Groups (General Fund) for FY 2026 and provide direction to staff.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
5. INVOCATION - Dale Burke, City of Bastrop Police Chaplain
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6. PRESENTATIONS
6A. Mayor's Report
6B. Council Members' Report
6C. City Manager's Report
1. Hannibal Lokumbe and BISD Students
2. Retreat Overview
3. Capital Project Update
a. Open Gov Progress
b. Park Projects
c. Street Projects
d. Bridge
e. Water
f. Wastewater
4. Budget
7. WORK SESSIONS/BRIEFINGS
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, three (3) minute comments will be taken from the audience on any topic.
Anyone in attendance wishing to address the Board/Commission must complete a citizen
comment form and give the completed form to the Board/Commission Secretary prior to
the start of the Board/Commission meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, if a citizen discusses any item not on the agenda, the Board/Commission cannot
discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Instead, the Board/Commission
is limited to making a statement of specific factual information or a recitation of existing
policy in response to the inquiry. Issues may be referred to the City Manager for research
and possible future action. Profanity, physical or other threats are not allowed and may
subject the speaker to loss of the time for comment, and if disruptive to the conduct of
business could result in removal of the speaker.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following may be acted upon in one motion. A Council Member or a citizen may
request items be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
9A. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-56 of the City of
Bastrop, Texas, authorizing a one-time 50% fee reduction for the renewal of 2025 City of
Bastrop alcohol permits.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary
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9B. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-57, establishing 1.198
acres located at 101 Grady Tuck Lane, Bastrop, Texas, otherwise known as the Bark Park,
as designated parkland.
Submitted by: Terry Moore, Parks & Recreation Director
9C. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2025-110 of the City Council of the City of
Bastrop, Texas, approving an agreement for Emergency Communications Services
between Bastrop County and the City of Bastrop, attached as Exhibit A; authorizing the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents; providing for a repealing clause; and
establishing an effective date
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
9D. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2025-94 of the City Council of the City of Bastrop,
Texas, approving the expenditure for the purchase of a dedicated Mayfest Park Rodeo
Arena tractor, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; and
establishing an effective date.
Submitted by: Doug Haggerty, Fleet & Facilities Manager
9E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-116, approving an Agreement with Focused
Advocacy to provide legislative & regulatory consulting services to the City of Bastrop, as
attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
9F. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council minutes from the June 12, 2025,
Canvass of Election and Swear In of Candidates and the June 24, 2025, Regular
Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
10. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS
11. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
11A. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-
115 approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Service Plan Update, including provisions
related to assessments for the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District; approving
a Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 assessment roll for the District; and containing other provisions
related to the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District and the Hunters Crossing
Local Government Corporation; and move to include on the July 22, 2025 City Council
Consent Agenda for a second reading.
Submitted by: Judy Sandroussi, Finance Director
11B. Consider and act on Resolution 2025-118 to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin regarding an Aquifer Storage and
Recovery Project (ASR) Phase 1.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
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11C. Consider Action to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-59 of the City
Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas amending the Code of Ordinances, related to
Chapter 12 Titled "Traffic and Vehicles," Article 12.05.006 Titled "SH 21 Frontage Road
Speed Limits," amending the location and speed on SH 21 in the city limits of the City of
Bastrop; repealing all prior ordinances that are in conflict herewith; and providing for
findings of fact, enactment, codification, effective date, repealer severability, proper
notice and meeting, and move to include on July 22nd, 2025, Consent Agenda for
second reading.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
11D. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-60, amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 12 Titled “Traffic and Vehicle,” Article 12.03.004 Titled “Installation”
amended to read as described and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and move to include on
the July 22, 2025, Agenda for a second reading.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
12. ADJOURNMENT
All items on the agenda are eligible for discussion and action unless specifically stated
otherwise.
The Bastrop City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time
during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized
by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072
(Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations),
551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087
(Economic Development), and §551.086 (Competitive Matters regarding Electric Utility).
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting as posted in accordance
with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance
to the City of Bastrop City Hall, a place of convenient and readily accessible to the general public,
as well as to the City’s website, www.cityofbastrop.org and said Notice was posted on the
following date and time: June 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and remained posted for at least two hours
after said meeting was convened.
/s/ Michael Muscarello
Michael Muscarello, City Secretary
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