Westlake Development Corporation, Inc. (EDC 4B)
Regular MeetingWestlake, TX · July 14, 2026
Agenda
Westlake Development
Corporation, Inc.
Town of Westlake
Council Chamber, 1500 Solana Blvd
Building 7, Suite 7100 Westlake, TX 76262
NOTICE OF MEETING
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
AGENDA
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127, one or more members of the Westlake Development
Corporation Board of Directors may participate in this meeting by videoconference call. A quorum of the Board and
the presiding officer will be present at the physical location of the meeting.
NOTE: As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Westlake Development Corporation
Board of Directors may enter into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from
their Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
A. CALL REGULAR WESTLAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD TO ORDER
AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
B. CITIZEN COMMENTS
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1. Discuss, consider and act to approve the January 12, 2026 Westlake
Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
D.1. Discuss, consider and act to approve and recommend approval of the
proposed Westlake Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
to the Town Council.
E. SUMMARY OF TOWN COUNCIL ACTIONS
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Westlake Development Corporation Board of Directors will conduct a closed session
pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, for the purpose of seeking
confidential legal advice from their Attorney for the following:
F.1. Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- to Deliberate the Offer of a Financial or Other Incentive to Business
Prospects: ED Project 25-08.
F.2. Section 551.072: Deliberation regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or
Value of Real Property: ED Project 25-06.
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G. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
H. ADJOURNMENT
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT
The following information is required under Texas Code §551.043(c)(2).
The property tax bill of a median-valued homestead property for the current fiscal year, as provided
by Tarrant Appraisal District, is $4,286.14, calculated as follows:
Median value of a homestead property for Tax Year 2024 ($2,553,100) x Adopted property tax rate
for Tax Year 2024 ($0.16788) / 100
The property tax bill of a median-valued homestead property for the upcoming fiscal year, as
provided by Tarrant Appraisal District, is $4,892.88, calculated as follows:
Median value of a homestead property for Tax Year 2025 ($2,644,800) x Proposed property tax
rate for Tax Year 2025 ($0.18500) / 100
The property tax bill of a median-valued homestead property for the upcoming fiscal year, as
provided by Tarrant Appraisal District, using the no-new-revenue rate, as calculated by Tax
Assessor-Collector for Tarrant County, is $4,734.99, calculated as follows:
Median value of a homestead property for Tax Year 2025 ($2,644,800) x No-new-revenue property
tax rate for Tax Year 2025 ($0.17903) / 100
I certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Town of Westlake, Town Hall, located at 1500
Solana Blvd., Building 7, Suite 7100, Westlake, TX 76262, in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
________________________________
Town Secretary Dianna Buchanan, CMC
Disabilities Notice: If you plan to attend the meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please
contact the Town Secretary's Office 48 hours in advance at Ph. 817-490-5711 and reasonable accommodations will
be made to assist you.
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Westlake Development
Corporation, Inc.
Town of Westlake
Council Chamber, 1500 Solana Blvd
Building 7, Suite 7100 Westlake, TX 76262
NOTICE OF MEETING
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:00 PM
AGENDA
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127, one or more members of the Westlake Development
Corporation Board of Directors may participate in this meeting by videoconference call. A quorum of the Board and
the presiding officer will be present at the physical location of the meeting.
NOTE: As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Westlake Development Corporation
Board of Directors may enter into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from
their Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
A. CALL REGULAR WESTLAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD TO ORDER
AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
B. CITIZEN COMMENTS
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1. Discuss, consider and act to approve the January 12, 2026 Westlake
Development Corporation Board Meeting Minutes.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
D.1. Discuss, consider and act to approve and recommend approval of the
proposed Westlake Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
to the Town Council.
E. SUMMARY OF TOWN COUNCIL ACTIONS
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Westlake Development Corporation Board of Directors will conduct a closed session
pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, for the purpose of seeking
confidential legal advice from their Attorney for the following:
F.1. Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- to Deliberate the Offer of a Financial or Other Incentive to Business
Prospects: ED Project 25-08.
F.2. Section 551.072: Deliberation regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or
Value of Real Property: ED Project 25-06.
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G. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
H. ADJOURNMENT
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT
The following information is required under Texas Code §551.043(c)(2).
The property tax bill of a median-valued homestead property for the current fiscal year, as provided
by Tarrant Appraisal District, is $4,286.14, calculated as follows:
Median value of a homestead property for Tax Year 2024 ($2,553,100) x Adopted property tax rate
for Tax Year 2024 ($0.16788) / 100
The property tax bill of a median-valued homestead property for the upcoming fiscal year, as
provided by Tarrant Appraisal District, is $4,892.88, calculated as follows:
Median value of a homestead property for Tax Year 2025 ($2,644,800) x Proposed property tax
rate for Tax Year 2025 ($0.18500) / 100
The property tax bill of a median-valued homestead property for the upcoming fiscal year, as
provided by Tarrant Appraisal District, using the no-new-revenue rate, as calculated by Tax
Assessor-Collector for Tarrant County, is $4,734.99, calculated as follows:
Median value of a homestead property for Tax Year 2025 ($2,644,800) x No-new-revenue property
tax rate for Tax Year 2025 ($0.17903) / 100
I certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Town of Westlake, Town Hall, located at 1500
Solana Blvd., Building 7, Suite 7100, Westlake, TX 76262, in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
________________________________
Town Secretary Dianna Buchanan, CMC
Disabilities Notice: If you plan to attend the meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please
contact the Town Secretary's Office 48 hours in advance at Ph. 817-490-5711 and reasonable accommodations will
be made to assist you.
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Westlake Development
Corporation, Inc.
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: July 14, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO: C.1.
FROM: Dianna Buchanan, Town Secretary, Town Secretary's Office
SUBJECT: Discuss, consider and act to approve the January 12, 2026 Westlake Development
Corporation Board Meeting Minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 01.12.2026 WDC 4B Minutes Draft
SUMMARY :
The Westlake Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting Minutes are attached for the
January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting for review and consideration of approval.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Approval of meeting minutes is a formal process ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance
with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Meeting minutes must document a quorum being present,
accurately reflect the meeting's proceedings, and record specific actions taken. Upon approval and
execution, the minutes become the official transcript and permanent record of the meeting. Minutes
of open meetings are considered public records and are available upon approval for inspection as
outlined by the Texas Public Information Act upon request.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval as presented.
ACTION OPTIONS:
Motion to approve. Motion to Deny,
Motion to approve with changes. Motion to Table.
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Westlake Development
Corporation, Inc. (EDC 4B)
Town of Westlake
Council Chamber, 1500 Solana Blvd
Building 7, Suite 7100 Westlake, TX 76262
Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127, one or more members of the Westlake
Development Corporation Board of Directors may participate in this meeting by videoconference
call. A quorum of the Board and the presiding officer will be present at the physical location of
the meeting.
NOTE: As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the Westlake
Development Corporation Board of Trustees may enter into closed Executive Session for the
purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from their Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
Agenda
A. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Board President Kim Greaves called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and
announced a quorum present.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Kim Greaves Vice President Tammy Reeves
Secretary Todd Gautier Director Mike Asselta
Director John Nestor Director Jim Lentz
Director Matt Rose
STAFF PRESENT:
Town Manager Wade Carroll Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander
Town Secretary Dianna Buchanan IT Director Jason Power
Project Manager Jason Oliver
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.1. Discuss, consider and act to approve the October 15, 2025 Westlake
Development Corporation Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Vice President Reeves and Motion Second by Secretary Gautier to approve
the October 15, 2025 Westlake Development Corporation minutes as presented.
President Greaves called for the vote. Motion approved unanimously.
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C. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There was no one to speak at this time.
D. PRESENTATIONS
D.1. Receive a presentation regarding future development from Hillwood.
Hillwood representatives Guy Grivas and Eric Elrod provided a presentation to update
on Hillwood's future development projects in Westlake including the Front 44.
D.2. Receive an update regarding current and future development projects in the
Town of Westlake.
Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander introduced Project Manager Jason Oliver and
he provided an update of the status of current and future development projects in
Westlake.
E. REVIEW MEETING CALENDAR TO ADD, AMEND OR CANCEL MEETINGS AS
NEEDED
Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander noted that a meeting will most likely be
needed in February. Staff will contact board members to discern the best date to
schedule the meeting for a board quorum to be present. Then the meeting will be
scheduled.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Town Council/Board of Trustees will conduct a closed session pursuant to Section
551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code, for the purpose of seeking confidential
legal advice from the Town Attorney/Westlake Academy Attorney for the following:
President Greaves announced items F.1. and F.2. for consideration during Executive
Session and recessed the Regular Meeting to Executive Session at 5:33 p.m.
F.1. Section 551.072: Deliberation regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or
Value of
Real Property:
a. 48 and 52 Girona and 34 Cortez, Westlake Entrada
F.2. Section 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development
Negotiations – to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to
business prospects:
a. 2025-05
b. 2025-08
c. 2025-09
President Greaves reconvened the Regular Meeting from Executive Session at 6:56
p.m.
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G. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
There was no action as a result of Executive Session.
H. ADJOURNMENT
President Greaves adjourned the meeting at 6:56:45 p.m.
Approved at the WDC Regular Meeting held ______, 2026.
__________________________________
Kim Greaves, President
ATTEST:
______________________________
Todd Gautier, Secretary
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Westlake Development
Corporation, Inc.
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: July 14, 2026 AGENDA ITEM NO: D.1.
FROM: Jason Alexander, Deputy Town Manager, Town Manager's Office
SUBJECT: Discuss, consider and act to approve and recommend approval of the proposed
Westlake Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to the Town
Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. WDC Proposed Budget FY 26-27
SUMMARY :
Established pursuant to the provisions set forth in Chapters 501 and 505 of the Texas Local
Government Code, as amended (i.e., the “Development Corporation Act”), the purpose and the
function of the Westlake Development Corporation, Inc. (the “WDC”) is the “the promotion and
development of new and expanded business enterprises” because “the existence, development, and
expansion of business, commerce, industry, higher education, and job training are essential to the
economic growth of this state and to the full employment, welfare, and prosperity of residents of this
state.”
Accordingly, to fulfill its purpose and its function --- as well as to enlarge the tax base, increase
employment opportunities, and elevate the quality of life for the Town of Westlake (the “Town”) --- the
WDC must propose an annual budget and make recommendation on the proposed budget to the
Town Council for their review, consideration, and possible action.
The proposed budget outlines the key priorities and initiatives for the WDC --- which includes: (i)
providing economic development incentives; (ii) funding economic development plans, policies, and
strategies that will generate optimal value from both the effective and efficient development and use
of land as well as the installation of supporting infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer, water, et cetera);
and (iii) promoting the Town of Westlake as the premier community of choice for working, living, and
gathering.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
As a Type B Development Corporation, as defined by the Development Corporation Act, the WDC
may only prepare and propose an annual budget that satisfies the statutes of the Development
Corporation Act and is in alignment with all applicable policies of the Town. Additionally, the annual
budget should further the economic interests of the Town and realize and achieve the vision and the
goals for economic prosperity as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
The WDC is funded by a voter-approved half-cent (0.5) of the sales and use tax revenues collected
by the Town; this represents one-quarter of the Town's total sales tax levy. Additionally, the funds
received are allowed to earn interest that is contained within the fund.
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• The sales tax revenues continue to increase year over year and are projected at
$5,000,000. This is an increase of $1,400,000 over the prior year adopted budget;
however, the current year is expected to end roughly $800,000 above adopted budget.
• The interest earnings are projected to have a slight increase to $240,000, reflective of the
higher projected fund balance due to the increased sales tax earnings.
The revenues collected are legally restricted. The proposed expenditure of funds are in alignment
with the Development Corporation Act, the applicable policies of the Town, and the Strategic Plan,
with an emphasis on the following key priorities, initiatives, and activities:
• Recruiting and selecting a retail broker to assist with restaurant and retail attraction, retention,
and expansion to satisfy the needs of the Town’s residents and businesses ($250,000).
• Funding a Future Land Use Plan that will ensure that the development (and the future
redevelopment) of the Town is consistent with its values and expectations for growth while
ensuring that the economics and the value generated from development will continue to
elevate the quality of life, preserve the distinct aesthetic character of the Town, and reinforce
the community as a magnet for corporations with regional, national, and global prestige
($200,000).
• Creating a dedicated website and marketing deliverables dedicated to economic development,
videography, photography, and other elements that will market and promote Westlake to the
region and beyond ($50,000). This has been increased by $20,000 from the prior year to
achieve the desired outcome.
• Providing economic development incentives to attract, to retain, and to expand businesses
currently operating or seeking to operate within the Town ($155,000). This has been
decreased by $20,000 due to completion of a previously approved project.
• Fund a transfer to meet debt obligations issued for facilities, including Westlake Academy,
which is one of the Town's most significant attractions ($1,932,751). This has been decreased
by $14,827 because FY2027 principal and interest requirements are less than the prior year
per the repayment schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the proposed budget is an increase of $2,630,949 to the WDB fund balance.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed WDC FY 26-27 Budget, and recommendation to Town
Council for approval of the same, as presented
ACTION OPTIONS:
Motion to approve and recommend approval to Town Council.
Motion to approve with changes and recommend approval to Town Council.
Motion to Deny.
Motion to Table.
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WESTLAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FY2027 Proposed Budget
ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT TITLE FY2026 FY2027 DETAILS Change
200-10-10-41200 Sales Tax 3,600,000 5,000,000 4B Sales Tax (25%) 1,400,000
200-10-10-45100 Interest Earnings 175,000 240,000 Interest 65,000
TOTAL REVENUES 3,775,000 5,240,000 1,465,000
200-10-10-52280 Uniforms 350 350 Logo Apparel -
TOTAL SUPPLIES 350 350 0
Future Land Use Plan: 200,000
200-10-10-53080 Miscellaneous Consultant 450,000 450,000 Retail Broker: 250,000 -
200-10-10-53210 Marketing & Promotions 30,000 50,000 Materials/Merchandise -
200-10-10-53220 Legal Notices Publication 750 750 Notice of Public Hearings -
Business Recruitment Travel: 6,000
Texas Eco Devo Conference (2): 2,800
200-10-10-53300 Training/Seminars 14,100 18,800 Int'l Council of Shopping Centers Conference (4): 10,000 4,700
200-10-10-53330 Memberships & Dues 0 700 ICSC Memberships (4) 700
Aesthetic Improvement Grant: 25,000
200-10-10-53900 Economic Incentives 175,000 155,000 Future Projects: 130,000 -
TOTAL SERVICES 670,550 675,950 5,400
200-10-10-59100 Transfers Out 1,947,578 1,932,751 Transfer Out to Sales Tax Debt Service (14,827)
TOTAL TRANSFERS 1,947,578 1,932,751 (14,827)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,618,478 2,609,051
CONTRIBUTION TO (USE OF) FUND BALANCE 1,156,522 2,630,949
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