Bastrop, TX

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board will conduct a workshop on the Strategic Plan and consider the formation of a FY2027 Workplan Committee. The meeting includes a review of FY2026 and a presentation on Friends of the Library activities.

• FY2026 Review presentation
• Presentation on Friends of the Library activities and contributions by Treasurer Amy Schumacher
• Strategic Plan workshop
• Proposed formation of a FY2027 Workplan Committee

Public Library Board

Regular City Council Meeting

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on several development code amendments and rezoning requests, including a large project known as Bastrop West. The body is also deciding on budget amendments and updates to traffic and vehicle ordinances.

• Public hearing for rezoning 157 +/- and 221.825 +/- acres for Bastrop West at 169 FM 20
• Proposed amendments to Development Code regarding Data Center standards and permitted uses
• Proposed amendments to Downtown Historic District ground-floor storefront and alcohol-focused use requirements
• Two contracts with WJC Construction Services LLC for Mayfest Park bleacher foundation totaling $118,850 ($93,850 prior payments, $24,000 remaining, and $15,350 for new procurement)
• Ordinance to remove all sections associated with automated red light enforcement

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board will receive reports on various park improvements and facility updates. The board will also consider painting basketball courts and constructing raised beds for the senior center vegetable garden.

• Reports on Delgado Park and Fireman’s Park restrooms and parking lots
• Update on Old Iron Bridge Project timeline and ribbon cutting
• Veteran’s Memorial plan set and bid documents
• Proposal to paint basketball courts
• Proposal for raised beds for the senior center vegetable garden

Special City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

Main Street Advisory Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

***CANCELLED*** Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the Bastrop City Council may be present at a Data Center Town Hall on October 29, 2026. The document states that no Council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted.

• Data Center Town Hall at Bastrop Convention Center

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several development code amendments and land use requests. This includes a large-scale rezoning for the Bastrop West project and new standards for data centers and downtown storefronts.

• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a second accessory dwelling unit at 406 Cedar Street
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment for 169.971 +/- acres at 169 FM 20 (Bastrop West)
• Proposed rezoning of 169.73 +/- and 221.825 +/- acres at 169 FM 20 and PID 25125 to Planned Development District
• Proposed Development Code amendments to establish standards and permitted uses for Data Centers
• Proposed Development Code amendments for ground-floor storefronts and alcohol-focused uses in the Downtown Historic District

• Conditional Use Permit for second accessory dwelling unit
  406 Cedar Street · 0.818 ac
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Bastrop West
  169 FM 20 · 169.971 ac
• Rezone for Bastrop West
  169 FM 20 · 391.555 ac
• Amendments to Development Code for Data Centers
• Amendments to Development Code for Downtown Historic District
• Amendments to Development Code for Fences and Driveways

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a Notice of Possible Quorum, not a regular meeting. It states that a quorum of Bastrop City Council Members may be present at a Data Center Town Hall on October 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. The notice says no Council action will be taken, no deliberations will be held, and no Council business will be conducted. The notice was posted September 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. by City Secretary Michael Muscarello.

• Possible quorum of Bastrop City Council Members at a Data Center Town Hall
• Event date and time: October 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
• Notice states no Council action, deliberations, or business will occur
• Notice posted September 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. under the Texas Open Meetings Act

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and consider several ordinances regarding land annexation and traffic laws. The body will also hold a public hearing on the Valverde Public Improvement District service plan.

• Contract award to Renegade Group for $799,532.43 for 4th Feeder System Improvement and Mercedes Reconductor Projects
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-19 for voluntary annexation of +/-221.825 acres (Bastrop West)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-39 amending the Municipal Service Plan for +/-169.971 acres (Bastrop West)
• Proposed removal of all sections associated with automated red light enforcement (Ordinance No. 2026-41)
• Resolution No. 2026-150 to modify solid waste and recycling fees

• Amend Municipal Service Plan for Bastrop West
  East of Farm to Market 20, and south of State Highway 71 · 169.971 ac
• Voluntary Annexation for Bastrop West
  East of Farm to Market 20, and south of State Highway 71 · 221.825 ac
• 4th Feeder System Improvement and Mercedes Reconductor Projects
  $799,532

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation will discuss a property subdivision and receive updates on small business grant projects. The board will also hold an executive session to negotiate economic development deals with Sendero and Marriott Partners.

• Possible action on Resolution 2026-13 to subdivide property at 1500 Business Park Drive owned by Terry Coghlan
• Update and discussion on Small Business Emergency Stabilization and Reinvestment (Downtown Pilot Program) Grant Projects
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations with Sendero
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations with Marriott Partners

• Subdivision of property in Bastrop Business and Industrial Park — null
  1500 Business Park Drive

Bridging Bastrop Board

The Bridging Bastrop Board will discuss a code of conduct for its members and review marketing reels for the Get Involved Bastrop and Work in Bastrop projects. The board will also consider September 2026 employee reports from the Human Resources Department and potential participation in FAME Days.

• Discussion on code of conduct for Bridging Bastrop Board Members
• Possible action on Get Involved Bastrop & Work in Bastrop marketing reels project
• Possible action on September 2026 Employee Reports from the Human Resources Department
• Possible action on participating in FAME Days for surveys and community engagement

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and capital budget. The body is also considering several municipal service plan amendments and a voluntary annexation request for land known as Bastrop West.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-40 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and capital budget
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-19 for voluntary annexation of +/-221.825 acres (Bastrop West)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-37 for +/-12.95 acres (Burleson Crossing East)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-38 for +/-56.620 acres (Pearl River/Sendero)
• Resolution No. 2026-142 regarding public improvement costs and assessment roll for Valverde PID Improvement Area No. 2

Main Street Advisory Board

The Bastrop Main Street Advisory Board meets October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut Street. The board will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council on amendments to the Bastrop Development Code, Section 14.03.003, Downtown Historic District, to set Active and Passive Use requirements for ground-floor storefronts and regulations for certain Alcohol-Focused Uses. It will also vote on meeting minutes from June 10, August 19, and September 2, 2026, hear committee reports and upcoming downtown event dates, hold a workshop on the Main Street America 4-Point Approach and workplans, and discuss rescheduling the November meeting.

• Public hearing and possible recommendation to City Council on Development Code Section 14.03.003 amendments for Downtown Historic District ground-floor Active and Passive Use requirements and certain Alcohol-Focused Uses
• Approval of June 10, 2026, August 19, 2026, and September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Workshop on Main Street America 4-Point Approach refresher and workplans/transformation strategies
• Discussion of a rescheduled date for the November meeting
• Upcoming downtown events reported: Boo Bash Oct 31, Dia de los Muertos Nov 1, Veterans Day Car Show Nov 13-14, Rivals for a Cause Nov 27, Wassail Fest Nov 28, Merry on Main Dec 12, Lighted Christmas Parade Dec 12

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board meets October 5, 2026, to swear in three incoming members — Rick Kellison (Place 1), Nancy Wood (Place 4), and Kassidi Anderson (Place 6) — and to consider approving minutes from its September 14, 2026 regular meeting. The rest of the agenda is largely procedural: citizen comments, announcements, and reports from the Library Director, including statistics, financial, budget overview, and open house updates. No action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed beyond the minutes approval and future agenda requests.

• Oath of office for incoming Library Board members Rick Kellison (Place 1), Nancy Wood (Place 4), and Kassidi Anderson (Place 6)
• Consider approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Downtown streets closed 12:00 p.m. until after 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 for Boo Bash preparation and safety
• Library closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran's Day and Saturday, November 14 for the annual Veteran's Day car show
• Reports scheduled: Director's report, statistics, financial, budget overview, important dates, and open house update

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The Bastrop Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board meets October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut Street. The board will consider approving minutes from its September 3, 2026 regular meeting, receive reports on the Master Gardeners and electricity access to the Master Gardener shed at Bob Bryant Park, and hear an update on the proposed Veteran's Memorial Park at Mayfest Park. Members will also consider and act on creating an Adopt A Park or Adopt a Spot program, establishing a Friends of the Park group for donations of land or dollars, creating a Trails Task Force, and sending a formal resolution and plan to the City Council to re-establish the Golf Course project.

• Consider and act on creating an Adopt A Park or Adopt a Spot program
• Consider and act on establishing Friends of the Park or similar for donations of land or dollars
• Consider and act on creating a Trails Task Force and appointing a member to lead it
• Consider and act on a formal resolution and plan to City Council to re-establish the Golf Course project
• Reports on Master Gardeners, electricity access to the Master Gardener shed at Bob Bryant Park, and an update on the proposed Veteran's Memorial Park at Mayfest Park

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board October 5, 2026

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss strategies for supporting and promoting live music in Bastrop. The Council will also consider a contract for the Blakey Lane Extension project and a resolution regarding emergency services district legislation.

• Workshop on supporting and promoting live music in the City of Bastrop
• Resolution R-2026-137: Professional services contract with The Goodman Corporation for the Blakey Lane Extension project for a not-to-exceed amount of $540,045.00
• Resolution R-2026-139: Supporting legislation allowing property owners to remove property from an emergency services district

The City Council approved a professional services contract for the Blakey Lane Extension project and supported legislation regarding emergency services district tax rates. Council also directed the City Manager to pursue initiatives to promote live music in the city.

• Approved $540,045 contract with The Goodman Corporation for Blakey Lane Extension (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-139 supporting legislation to allow property owners to leave emergency services districts for lower-tax municipal services (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to move forward with initiatives to support and promote live music (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will hold public hearings on two municipal service plan amendments for large tracts east of State Highway 71, and consider resolutions on mowing services, board appointments, and a Texas emergency management agreement. It will also discuss in closed session a potential economic development agreement with Marriott Partners and litigation over the North End Prairie project's vested rights.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-37: Municipal Service Plan for +/-12.95 acres at Burleson Crossing East, east of Edward Burleson Lane and north of SH 71
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-38: Municipal Service Plan for +/-56.62 acres at Pearl River/Sendero, east of FM 969 and north of SH 71
• Resolution R-2026-138: terminate Community Lawn LLC agreement and authorize interim mowing for parkland and Senior Center through Dec 31, 2026
• Resolution R-2026-136: rescind prior vested rights denial for North End Prairie project under Chapter 245
• Executive session: Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Marriott Partners and litigation Pecan Street Bastrop, LLC v. City of Bastrop

The City Council approved the first reading of two municipal service plan amendments and recognized vested rights for the North End Prairie project. The council also terminated a mowing services agreement and confirmed the Mayor's annual board appointments.

• Recognized vested rights for North End Prairie project via Resolution No. R-2026-136 (3-0)
• Terminated agreement with Community Lawn LLC for mowing services (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-37 for Burleson Crossing East municipal service plan (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-38 for Pearl River/Sendero municipal service plan (4-0)
• Confirmed Mayor's annual board appointments via Resolution No. R-2026-132 (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-33 regarding restricted parking near schools (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-2026-13 ratifying MOU with Texas Division of Emergency Management (4-0)
• Approved City Council minutes from September 1, 8, and 15 (4-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the second reading of ordinances adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget and setting the property tax rate, along with a school zone traffic schedule amendment. The council will also hold a public hearing and take action on these items, and will convene in executive session to discuss economic development with Pearl River for the Sendero project and the acquisition of real property on Church Street.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-36 adopting the tax roll and tax rate for FY 2026-2027
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 amending Schedule V: School Zones in the Traffic and Vehicle code
• Executive session to deliberate economic development with Pearl River, developer for Sendero
• Executive session to deliberate acquisition of real property on Church Street

The Bastrop City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and Ordinance No. 2026-36 to set the property tax rate at 0.5118 per $100 valuation. The council also approved a school zone ordinance amendment, set tax rate components, and directed the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sendero following an executive session.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 for school zones (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34 adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget (5-0)
• Set the M&O tax rate component at 0.2947 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Set the Debt tax rate component at 0.2171 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-36 adopting a tax rate of 0.5118 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to execute an agreement with Sendero (5-0)

• Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 regarding School Zones
• Economic Development deliberation with Pearl River for Sendero
• Acquisition of real property on Church Street
  Church Street

State of the City

The Bastrop City Council has issued a notice of possible quorum for the State of the City event. No Council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted during this meeting.

• State of the City event at Bastrop Convention Center

Public Library Board

The Bastrop Public Library Board will meet to approve the 2027 slate of officers and the upcoming fiscal year meeting calendar. The board will also review reports regarding library statistics and finances.

• Approval of August 3, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of the Nominating Committee’s slate of officers for fiscal year 2027
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Library Board meeting calendar
• Notification of new library operational hours: 10:00 a.m. openings Monday through Saturday

The Bastrop Public Library Board approved the slate of officers for fiscal year 2027 and the FY 2027 meeting calendar. The board also approved the minutes from the August 3, 2026, meeting.

• Approved August 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved FY 2027 officer slate: Meagan Webb (Chair), Rachelle Caviness (Vice Chair), and Nancy Wood (Secretary)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2027 Library Board meeting calendar

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request to allow a 0-foot setback for a carport at 406 Magnolia Street, instead of the required 15-25 feet. The board will also approve minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing and action on zoning variance for 0-foot setback at 406 Magnolia Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2026
• Citizen comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and tax rate, approve updates to the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District, and award a $169,946 HVAC contract for the Convention Center. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and a vote to decommission the city’s automated license plate reader system.

• Approve FY2027 budget via Ordinance 2026-34
• Adopt tax rate and levy ad valorem taxes via Ordinance 2026-36
• Award $169,946 HVAC replacement contract to Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing for Bastrop Convention Center
• Approve $45,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax incentive for Caterpillar Inc. Leadership Summit 2028 at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
• Decommission Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera system via Resolution R-2026-134

Bastrop City Council approved first readings of the FY2026-27 budget and a tax rate of 0.5118 per $100 valuation, both set for second reading on September 15, 2026. Council also adopted Resolution R-2026-134 to decommission the city's Flock Safety license plate camera system and bar similar contracts. Several consent agenda items passed 5-0, including HVAC replacement, a hotel tax incentive, and updates to financial and purchasing policies. No action was taken after an executive session on legal matters.

• Approved first reading of FY2026-27 budget (5-0), second reading set for Sept 15, 2026
• Approved FY2026-27 tax rate of 0.5118 per $100 valuation (5-0), second reading set for Sept 15, 2026
• Adopted Resolution R-2026-134 to decommission Flock Safety ALPR cameras and prohibit similar contracts (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-22 amending Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation bylaws (4-1, Fossler against)
• Approved Resolution R-2026-133 appointing City Council as Board of Directors for Hunters Crossing LGC (4-1, Fossler against)
• Approved remaining consent agenda items 8C-8J, including $169,946.18 HVAC contract and $45,000 HOT incentive (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-33 on restricted parking near schools (5-0), second reading on Sept 22 consent agenda
• No action taken in executive session regarding West Bastrop Development legal consultation

Parks and Recreation / Public Tree Advisory Board

The board will review reports on Parks & Recreation operations, Bastrop State Park, and the Bird City Coalition. Members will also discuss a TxDOT grant application and the Veterans Memorial.

• Approval of August 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of TxDOT Grant Application
• Discussion of the Veterans Memorial
• Report on Bastrop State Park operations
• Report on Bird City Coalition

Main Street Advisory Board

The Bastrop Main Street Advisory Board will approve minutes from June and August 2026 and hear reports from the Main Street Manager and design, economic vitality, and promotion committees. The meeting includes a workshop on the Main Street America 4 Point Approach and a volunteer strategy. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 10, 2026, and August 19, 2026, meeting minutes
• Promotion Committee update on Boo Bash event scheduled for October 31, 2026, 3-7pm in Downtown Bastrop
• Workshop on Main Street America 4 Point Approach refresher and workplans/transformation strategies
• Discussion of Volunteer Strategy

The board discussed upcoming promotional events including Boo Bash and Merry on Main. Members coordinated a 'downtown refresh' and the renaming of 'Bastrop clean sweep' to 'Bastrop gives back'. No formal votes on ordinances or expenditures were recorded.

• Renamed Bastrop clean sweep to Bastrop gives back
• Scheduled Boo bash for October 31
• Scheduled Merry on Main for December 12
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26pm (unanimous)

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for the relocation of a historic accessory structure. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for relocation of historic accessory structure at 1408 Church Street
• Approval of August 5, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council Workshop

The Bastrop City Council will hold a workshop to provide direction on the Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project, the Transportation Master Plan, and the Sidewalk Master Plan. The body will also approve an amendment to the Burleson Crossing East subdivision agreement and take the first reading of an ordinance amending school zone traffic schedules.

• Direction on Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project
• Direction on Transportation Master Plan and Roadway Impact Fee
• Direction on Sidewalk Master Plan
• Resolution No. 2026-126: First Amendment to Burleson Crossing East Subdivision Construction Agreement
• Ordinance No. 2026-35: First reading amending School Zone traffic schedules (Section 12.04.006)

In a workshop meeting, the Bastrop City Council voted 5-0 to direct the city manager not to form an ad hoc committee for FLOCK, to immediately cover the city-owned FLOCK cameras, and to bring a cancellation contract for FLOCK to the September 8, 2026 regular meeting. Council also voted 4-1 to direct the city manager to proceed with the engineer's preferred plan for the Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project opening Jessica with improvements, returning to council on September 15, 2026. The council approved Resolution No. 2026-126, a First Amendment to the Burleson Crossing East Subdivision Construction Agreement with BRP East, L.P., 5-0, and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 amending school zone traffic schedules, 5-0. The Transportation Master Plan/Roadway Impact Fee and Sidewalk Master Plan were discussion only.

• Directed city manager not to form an ad hoc committee for FLOCK, to immediately cover city-owned FLOCK cameras, and to bring a cancellation contract to the September 8, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Directed city manager to proceed with the engineer's preferred plan for Blakey Lane Capital Improvement Project opening Jessica with improvements, to return September 15, 2026 (4-1, Meyer against)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-126, First Amendment to the Burleson Crossing East Subdivision Construction Agreement with BRP East, L.P. (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35 amending Chapter 12, Section 12.04.006 Schedule V: School Zones, to include on the September 15, 2026 consent agenda for a second reading (5-0)
• Transportation Master Plan/Roadway Impact Fee: discussion only
• Sidewalk Master Plan: discussion only

Notice of Possible Quorum

This notice informs the public of a possible quorum of Bastrop City Council members attending a Governmental Oversight Committee event. No Council action, deliberations, or business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Governmental Oversight Committee meeting

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Bastrop City Council will interview applicants for openings on several city boards and commissions, including the Historic Landmark Commission, Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board, Main Street, Ethics Commission, Planning & Zoning, and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation. Following the interviews, the council will discuss and possibly take action on appointments to these bodies.

• Interviews for Historic Landmark Commission: Blake Kaiser, Cheryl Long, Andrea Haschke
• Interviews for Planning & Zoning: Jeff Partida, Kristi Koch
• Interviews for Bastrop Economic Development Corporation: Jeff Partida, Gary Blake, Rick Womble
• Discussion and possible action on appointments to Bastrop Housing Authority, Parks and Recreation, Library, and more
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Regular City Council Meeting

The Bastrop City Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda and several individual items, including a joint alcohol sales election, a lease for Chubby's Barbershop, and a drainage standards waiver. The council will also receive financial and grant presentations and hold a closed session on property acquisition.

• Resolution R-2026-125: contract for joint Local Option Election on alcohol sales
• Resolution R-2026-122: lease with Christopher Higgins (Chubby's Barbershop) at 804 Water Street
• Resolution R-2026-122: waiver for alternate drainage standards at 310 Hospital Drive
• Ordinance 2026-32: FY 2026 Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District assessment roll
• Resolution R-2026-121: accept $11,000 donation from First National Bank of Bastrop for ¡Viva Bastrop!

The Bastrop City Council approved several items, including the purchase of real property at 804 Church Street, a lease agreement with Chubby's Barbershop, and a waiver for alternate drainage standards. The council also approved the consent agenda and the first reading of the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District ordinance. A motion to create a resolution supporting the TML Legislative Policy was approved after an amendment to remove taxpayer-funded lobbying failed.

• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 804 Church Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including two traffic ordinances, $11,000 donation, interlocal agreement, election contract, and minutes (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-32 for Hunters Crossing PID (5-0)
• Approved waiver for alternate drainage standards at 310 Hospital Drive (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Chubby's Barbershop at 804 Water Street (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 2026 TML Legislative Policy (5-0)
• Amendment to remove taxpayer-funded lobbying from TML resolution failed for lack of second

City Council Workshop

The Bastrop City Council will hold a workshop to consider and give direction to the City Manager on three items: the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate and budget, a Flock Camera Policy, and Development Code changes related to data centers. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and direction only.

• FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate and budget
• Flock Camera Policy
• Development Code related to data centers

The Bastrop City Council voted 5-0 to set the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate at the no new revenue rate of 0.5118. The council also held discussions on a Flock Camera Policy and Development Code related to data centers, but took no action on those items. Two citizens spoke during the citizen comments portion of the meeting.

• Set FY 2026-27 tax rate at no new revenue rate of 0.5118 (5-0)
• Discussed Flock Camera Policy (no action)
• Discussed Development Code related to data centers (no action)

Bastrop Economic Development Corporation

The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation board will consider and act on its Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, approve July meeting minutes, and hear staff updates. The board will also hold closed executive sessions to discuss economic development negotiations for the Sendero project and Project "Electric Lion," which includes real property deliberations, with possible action afterward.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 BEDC budget
• Approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session on economic development negotiations - Sendero
• Executive session on economic development negotiations and real property - Project "Electric Lion"
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Bastrop Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider approving minutes from its June and July meetings and act on a zoning variance request. The variance would allow an existing nonconforming lot to be subdivided into three lots for two new businesses, with one lot exceeding the district's 65% impervious cover limit at about 88.6%.

• Variance request under Building Block Code Section 6.5.003 for P5 Core district
• Proposed subdivision into three lots with impervious cover of 88.6%, 64.3%, and 61.8%
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Main Street Advisory Board

The Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve June minutes, hear committee updates, and participate in a workshop on the Main Street America 4-Point Approach and volunteer strategy. The agenda includes reports on recent events and upcoming promotions, but no major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Workshop on Main Street America 4-Point Approach and workplans/transformation strategies
• Volunteer strategy discussion
• Upcoming events: Viva Bastrop (Sept 18, North Main) and Boo Bash (Oct 31, Downtown Bastrop)
• Recap of Big Bang and Christmas in July events

The board received updates on downtown banners, upcoming events including Viva Bastrop and Boo Bash, and preliminary parking and riverfront concepts. No formal actions were taken on individual items, and the approval of previous minutes was tabled.

• Tabled approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board