Copperas Cove, TX

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider the proposed property tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The body is also deciding on the issuance of certificates of obligation and bonds, as well as ordering elections for November 3, 2026.

• Proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Ordinance No. 2026-21 for a Special Election to reauthorize a 0.25% local sales and use tax for street maintenance
• Contract award to Bell Contractors, Inc. for the Copperas Cove EDC 45 acre Industrial Park Project
• Adoption of the initial Five-Year Street Maintenance Program for FY2026-FY2030
• Ordinance No. 2026-19 regarding Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026

City Council Workshop

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a workshop meeting on August 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm at the Technology Center (508 S. 2nd Street) to discuss impact fees and recognize Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week. The meeting includes a presentation on impact fees and a proclamation for pollution awareness.

• Proclamation: Storm Water Pollution Awareness Week
• Impact Fees 101 presentation by Ben Plett, PE, PTO (Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.)

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will consider several action items including moving forward with the Negrete Firefighter Foundation project, approving wooden Christmas trees for Christmas in the Park, and discussing a Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. The commission will also review minutes from July 6, 2026, and hear reports on the End of Summer Trash Bash and Fall Sweep cleanup events. The September 7 regular meeting is canceled.

• Consideration and action on Negrete Firefighter Foundation project
• Discussion and action on wooden Christmas trees for Christmas in the Park
• Discussion and action on Breast Cancer Awareness initiative
• Discussion on End of Summer Trash Bash and Fall Sweep cleanup
• Calendar includes Oktoberfest (Sept 12), NNO (Oct 3), Eco Harvest (Oct 17), Fall-O-Ween (Oct 24), Christmas in the Park (Dec 3)

City Council Special

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and plan of municipal services. The body will also discuss the proposed budget for the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation and the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the same fiscal year.

• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget for the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion and direction on the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for fiscal year 2026-2027

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will meet to discuss and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The board will also receive updates on the Hills of Cove Golf Course, other parks, the community garden, and youth and adult program revenue.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP Projects
• Discussion on Parks CIP Projects
• Discussion on City Community Garden
• Discussion on Youth and Adult programs revenue

P&Z

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on two final plats for residential subdivisions: The Reserve at Skyline Mountain Phase 2 (27 lots on 18.14 acres) and The Settlement Phase 1 (111 lots on 33.13 acres). They will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

• Final plat for The Reserve at Skyline Mountain Phase 2 – 27 lots on 18.14 acres, Low Density Residential (LR) zoning, Coryell County Property ID 159458.
• Final plat for The Settlement Phase 1 – 111 lots plus one tract on 33.13 acres, LR zoning, south of Settlement Road and west of Big Divide Road, spanning Coryell and Lampasas counties.
• Annual election of chairperson and vice chairperson of the commission.
• Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

City Council Regular

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2026. Key actions include a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, consideration of a development and annexation agreement for a 310-acre property along Lutheran Church Road, and a vote on waiving water utility costs for the historic Allin House. The council will also consider a grant application for water supply infrastructure and appoint representatives to a tax increment reinvestment zone board.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 208 Appaloosa Drive (zoned Low Density Residential)
• Consideration of development and annexation agreement for 310.07 acres (Church Mountain) along Lutheran Church Road
• Consideration of waiving water utility costs for the Allin House, a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark
• Resolution to apply for a Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant
• Consent agenda includes payments to Cove House Emergency Homeless Shelter and Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce for Rabbit Fest

City Council Workshop (CANCELED)

The City Council Workshop scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled. The original agenda included a presentation and discussion on the Impact Fee Program 101.

• Impact Fee Program 101 presentation by Development Services Director Bobby Lewis

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to receive education and engage in discussion regarding impact fees. The session will be led by Ben Plett of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

• Education and discussion of impact fees by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

TIP Strategies Town Hall

The Copperas Cove City Council will hold a town hall meeting to discuss a Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan with TIP Strategies. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

• TIP Strategies presentation on Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan
• Town hall meeting at Copperas Cove Civic Center
• Notice of possible quorum of the governing body

Library

The Copperas Cove Library Advisory Board will meet to approve past meeting minutes, elect officers, and discuss proposed changes to library operating hours. The board will also consider appointing members to the Library Policy Committee.

• Approval of Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2026
• Election of officers to the Library Advisory Board
• Appointment of two to three members to the Library Policy Committee
• Discussion of proposed changes to library operating hours
• Recommendation of support for operating hours to be included in a report to City Council

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study. The council will also recognize employee service awards.

• Employee Service Awards — July 2026, including Scot Mullican, Information Technology Director, 5 Years of Service
• Presentation and discussion on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study

The City Council workshop on July 7, 2026, included a presentation on the Sports Complex Feasibility Study by Kevin Schuh of Sports Facilities Companies. Council directed staff to identify a site and consult the City's financial advisor, noting that a project of this size and cost would require voter approval. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Directed staff to identify a site for the proposed sports complex
• Directed staff to speak with the City's financial advisor regarding the sports complex
• Noted that a project of this size and cost would need to go before voters

City Council Regular (REVISED)

The Copperas Cove City Council will meet July 7 at 6:00 pm in the Technology Center, 508 S. 2nd Street, to approve routine minutes, grant excused absences, and take final action on a tax-increment reinvestment zone ordinance and several lease agreements. The council will also hear a report from the Economic Development Corporation and consider appointments to city boards.

• Approval of minutes from June 16 and June 23 meetings
• Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code
• Lease agreements for Head Start Program site and two properties at 1008 North Drive and 1202 West Avenue B
• Grant application for FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program
• New lease for 202 South 4th Street with Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-17, creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, with a 4-2 roll call vote (Strohfus, Hogan, Hawk, Treadway in favor; Hale and Smith against). The council also approved the consent agenda, appointed four members to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission, postponed a Planning and Zoning Commission appointment to August, and authorized leases and a purchasing agreement. A discussion on an LGBTQ proclamation resulted in no proclamation being issued and no consensus on creating a proclamation policy.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-17 creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (4-2 vote)
• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-10, including minutes, leases with Hill Country Community Action Association, a DOJ grant resolution, and excused absences
• Appointed V'Jae Brown, Linda Lapierre, Crystal Wellborn, and Dana Anderson to the Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission
• Postponed the Planning and Zoning Commission Position 7 appointment until the first meeting in August
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a Standard Purchasing Agreement with KYA Services LLC
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a new lease with Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans for 202 South 4th Street
• Discussed an LGBTQ proclamation; no proclamation was issued and no policy on proclamations was adopted

KCCB

The Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful Commission will meet to consider forming a Social Media Outreach Committee and a fundraising proposal for scholarships. The body will also discuss Scenic Texas membership and receive project updates.

• Action to form a Social Media Outreach Committee
• Action on a fundraising proposal for KCCB Scholarships
• Discussion on Scenic Texas membership
• GCAA Project Committee updates
• Scholarship Committee updates

City Council Special Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review the City Manager's proposed budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The session includes presentations from non-city agencies and a discussion on changes to the fee schedule.

• FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Fee Schedule changes

The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget. Council reached consensus to fund all requests from non-city agencies, using fund balance to cover the difference. They also agreed to fund all HOT fund requests without presentations, also using fund balance. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus directions for the upcoming budget.

• Consensus to fund all non-city agency requests (Boys & Girls Club $10,000, Children's Advocacy Center $14,584, Cove House $50,000, HCCAA $22,000, The HOP $85,000, Noon Exchange Club $5,000) using fund balance
• Consensus to fund all HOT fund requests without presentations, using fund balance
• Reviewed proposed Fee Schedule changes; no questions from Council
• Announced public comment opportunities for fee changes: Citizens Forum on July 7, 21, Aug 4, 18 and Public Hearing on July 30

City Council Special Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to review the City Manager's proposed budget and plan of municipal services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will provide direction on these financial and service plans.

• Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services

The City Council held a special workshop to receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. City Manager Ryan Haverlah introduced the presentation, which was delivered by Director of Budget Ariana Beckman. No questions were asked by council members, and no decisions or formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Received presentation on FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services (no action taken)
• Noted that further fee and outside organization discussions are scheduled for June 25th Special Workshop

P&Z

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow a short-term rental on a low-density residential lot at 208 Appaloosa Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of April 27, 2026 minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit by Christina and Joseph Tydingco for short-term rental at 208 Appaloosa Drive (0.17-acre, LR zoned)
• Consideration and action on approval of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for April 27, 2026

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and projects for 2026 Certificates of Obligation. The body is also considering several investment pool authorizations and committee appointments.

• Setting a date for the Public Hearing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal year 2026-2027
• Direction regarding projects included in the 2026 Certificates of Obligation
• Resolutions for participation in U.S. Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools, Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC), and Texas Class Government Pool
• Appointment of two members to the Animal Care Advisory Committee and one member to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the GCAA Project

The City Council gave direction on the 2026 Certificates of Obligation, removing several projects to reduce the issuance by about $2.7 million. They voted to keep the Capital Outlay Plan, reduce the Cemetery Phase 1 project to $400,000, keep the Golf Course irrigation system project, and use fund balance for City Hall renovations. The council also made appointments to the Animal Care Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-8 (unanimous)
• Appointed Erica Abcunas as citizen representative to Animal Care Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Anca Neagu as Animal Advocacy representative to Animal Care Advisory Committee (5-2)
• Appointed Robert Martin to Position 6 on Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Directed removal of projects from 2026 Certificates of Obligation, reducing issuance by ~$2.7M
• Directed reduction of Cemetery Phase 1 project to $400,000
• Directed keeping Golf Course irrigation system project and using fund balance for City Hall renovations
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of support for GCAA Project (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City Manager's Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for presentation, discussion, and possible direction.

• Presentation, discussion, and possible direction on the City Manager's Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services by Ryan Haverlah, City Manager

The City Council held a workshop to review the City Manager's proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. After discussion, the Council provided direction to use the voter approval tax rate along with some fund balance. No formal vote was taken; this was workshop direction only.

• Directed use of voter approval tax rate for FY 2026-2027 budget
• Directed use of some fund balance for FY 2026-2027 budget

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from May 20, 2026, and receive updates on capital improvement projects for the Hills of Cove Golf Course and city parks. Discussions will also cover a walking trail at South Park, a Parks Feasibility Study, and Parkland Dedication. No final votes on projects are anticipated; items are for discussion and update only.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Hills of Cove Golf Course CIP projects
• Update on CIP projects for city parks
• Discussion on walking trail at South Park
• Discussion on Parks Feasibility Study and Parkland Dedication

City Council Special (Summit Meeting)

This is a special summit meeting of the Copperas Cove City Council, held jointly with the Copperas Cove ISD, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, and Coryell County. The agenda contains only one item: reports and updates from these entities. No votes, ordinances, or financial actions are scheduled; the meeting is purely informational.

• Quarterly Summit Meeting reports/updates from City, ISD, Chamber, EDC, and Coryell County

Builders Summit

The City of Copperas Cove is convening a Builders Summit to discuss the implementation of the 2024 ICC Building Codes. The meeting includes a question and answer session with building inspectors.

• Implementation of the 2024 ICC Building Codes
• Q and A session with Building Inspectors

City Council Special Workshop (EDC)

The Copperas Cove City Council and Economic Development Corporation will hold a special joint workshop to discuss and provide direction on the Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan. The meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Technology Center, 508 S. 2nd Street.

• Discussion and direction on the Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan (Jon Roberts, TIP Strategies)

The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan. TIP Strategies gave a presentation, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussed Strategic Marketing and Communication Plan (no action)

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss a development and annexation agreement for an 84.45-acre site. The body is also considering budget amendments, fire protection recordkeeping updates, and the issuance of certificates of obligation.

• Development and Annexation Agreement with Fieldstone Commercial, LLC for Sweetwater Hills Mixed-Use Development (84.45 acres)
• Ordinance No. 2026-15 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Resolution No. 2026-18 regarding the Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-16 to add a recordkeeping component to Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-2 of the Code of Ordinances
• Contract with Brycer, L.P. and Brycer Advisory Group, L.P. for fire protection system recordkeeping and compliance

The Copperas Cove City Council approved a development and annexation agreement with Fieldstone Commercial, LLC for the 84.45-acre Sweetwater Hills Mixed-Use Development along FM 1113. The council also authorized a contract with Brycer, L.P. for fire protection system recordkeeping, approved a resolution to issue Series 2026 Certificates of Obligation, and passed ordinances amending the budget and personnel plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items F-1 through F-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-16 adding recordkeeping to fire code (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Brycer, L.P. for fire protection recordkeeping (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-18 to issue Series 2026 Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Authorized development and annexation agreement for Sweetwater Hills (unanimous)
• Appointed Rayanne Polm to Library Advisory Board Position 9 (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and provide direction on drafting the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget. The agenda also includes employee service awards, presentation of the Chief Tim Molnes Memorial Scholarships, and a proclamation declaring Wellness Month. No formal votes are expected as this is a workshop meeting.

• Discussion and direction on drafting FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
• Employee Service Awards for June 2026 (5 employees with 5-20 years of service)
• Presentation of Chief Tim Molnes Memorial Scholarships
• Proclamation: Wellness Month

The City Council workshop was largely ceremonial, featuring employee service awards, scholarship presentations, and a wellness proclamation. The only substantive item was a discussion of the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget, during which council members reached consensus to follow staff's recommendation. No formal votes were taken.

• Consensus to adopt staff's recommendation for FY 2026-2027 proposed budget (no formal vote)

KCCB

The commission will consider approving March 2026 meeting minutes and discuss new initiatives including social media outreach, creating a high school subchapter, and a scholarship program for 2026-2027. A committee report on revised bylaws is also scheduled. The meeting includes a citizens forum for public comment.

• Approval of March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on social media outreach
• Discussion on creating a High School subchapter of KCCB
• Discussion on KCCB Scholarship Program for 2026-2027
• Discussion on revised bylaws

Quality of Life Advisory Board

The Quality of Life Advisory Board will discuss updates on parks capital improvement projects and the Hills of Cove Golf Course. The board will also review a potential walking trail at South Park and a parks feasibility study.

• Update on all Parks CIP Projects
• Update on Hills of Cove Golf Course Projects
• Discussion of potential walking trail at South Park
• Update on Parkland Dedication
• Update on the Parks Feasibility Study

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to provide direction on the drafting of the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. The meeting also includes proclamations for Emergency Medical Services Week and Public Works Week.

• Discussion and direction on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
• Proclamation: Emergency Medical Services Week 2026
• Proclamation: Public Works Week 2026

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget and agreed to wait for tax rate estimates before proceeding, continuing the discussion at the June 2 workshop. Two proclamations were presented for EMS Week and Public Works Week.

• Delayed FY 2026-2027 budget discussion until tax rate estimates received (consensus)
• Presented proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week 2026
• Presented proclamation for Public Works Week 2026

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider and potentially authorize a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Project Hometown Hero with Cullinan Copperas Cove MSOPC, LLC, following an executive session. The consent agenda includes a professional services agreement with Axon Enterprise for police equipment, a TxDOT agreement for FM 116 roadway improvements, and a bid award for lift station rehabilitation. A donation of surplus property to the Central Bell County Volunteer Fire Department and a Library Advisory Board appointment are also on the agenda.

• Consideration of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Project Hometown Hero with Cullinan Copperas Cove MSOPC, LLC
• Professional Services Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for purchase and maintenance of police equipment
• Resolution authorizing TxDOT Local On-System Improvement Project Agreement for FM 116 roadway improvements (Solid Waste Complex Improvements Phase 1)
• Bid award to PURIS Services, LLC for Lift Station Rehabilitation Improvements Project ($ amount not specified)
• Declaration of surplus City property for donation to Central Bell County Volunteer Fire Department

The City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Cullinan Copperas Cove MSOPC, LLC for Project Hometown Hero, following an executive session deliberation. The council also approved all consent agenda items, including a contract with Axon Enterprise for police equipment and a bid award for lift station rehabilitation. Several appointments and property donations were approved unanimously.

• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Project Hometown Hero (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Axon Enterprise police equipment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved TxDOT agreement for FM 116 roadway improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded Lift Station Rehabilitation bid to PURIS Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ending March 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lou-Enne Sasscer to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Declared City property surplus and donated to Central Bell County Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce Visitors Bureau Q2 payments (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to receive a presentation on the Fort Hood Regional Area Intermodal Logistics (RAIL) Study Report. The meeting also includes several proclamations and a graduation ceremony for the Citizens Police Academy.

• Presentation of the Fort Hood Regional Area Intermodal Logistics (RAIL) Study Report
• Proclamation for National Small Business Week
• Proclamation for Economic Development Week
• Proclamation for Police Week and Peace Officer's Memorial Day
• Presentation of 38th Citizens Police Academy graduation certificates

The Copperas Cove City Council workshop on May 5, 2026, included announcements, proclamations, and a presentation on the Fort Hood Regional Area Intermodal Logistics (RAIL) Study. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Proclaimed National Small Business Week and Economic Development Week, presented to Fred Welch (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Police Week and Peace Officer's Memorial Day, presented to Captain Les Nace (unanimous)
• Presented 38th Citizens Police Academy graduation certificates; SWAT Team awarded Best Instructor (unanimous)
• Received presentation on Fort Hood Regional Area Intermodal Logistics (RAIL) Study Report (no action)