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2022 SAN MARCOS BUDA KYLE EDITION
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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 3 JULY 11 AUG. 14, 2022
Commercial development races to keep up with growth
COLLECTING REVENUE The new Savannah tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ, in west Kyle o Old Stagecoach Road and FM 150 will generate revenue in property taxes annually for the city. 201.37 Total acreage of the TIRZ: ACRES $1.3 Total property tax revenue: MILLION “Any money that the city or the county is currently getting, they keep it. It is only on additional revenue that is generated as a direct result of the development itself." JON SNYDER, MANAGING PARTNER, P3WORKS Business options mixed in mostly tight market As the population of Hays County continues to grow at a rapid pace, so does investment and construc- tion in commercial real estate. At the same time, a very low rate of vacancy in some areas of com- mercial real estate, such as indus- trial and retail, is putting pressure on developers to build more in and around the I-35 corridor to bring increased options for businesses. As of June 29, retail vacancies are 1.75%, and 3.18% of industrial spaces are vacant in Hays County, according to data provided by the CoStar Group, an organization that researches and analyzes the commercial real estate industry. That is out of 11,468,831 square feet of retail space in the CONTINUED ON 30 BY ERIC WEILBACHER
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Of the nearly 11.47M SQUARE FEET of retail space in Hays County,
160,527 SQUARE FEET of new retail space is under construction as of June 29.
1.75% is available to rent as of June 29.
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150 S. LBJ Dr. is an example of mixed retail spaces recently on the market. ERIC WEILBACHER COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Kyle creates third reinvestment zone BY ZARA FLORES
within each respective zone and for the city. Following months of planning and hours of discussion, the coun- cil voted 4-3 against the creation of the 201.37-acre Savannah TIRZ at 1899 Six Creeks Blvd. in Hays County on April 5. However, the TIRZ was brought back for reconsideration at the fol- lowing meeting April 19 by a mem- ber of the prevailing vote against it, Council Member Michael Tobias, and it was approved in another 4-3 vote in what Mayor Travis Mitchell called one of the most important development votes. CONTINUED ON 33
In order to fund much-needed infrastructure and public improve- ments, promote development and generate property taxes to be used for projects throughout the city, Kyle City Council created its third tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ, in April. The rst TIRZ was cre- ated in 2004 and is about 275 acres that covers the Home Depot, Target and H E B shopping centers along I-35. The second TIRZ was created in 2018 and at 1,480 acres, starts adja- cent to the rst TIRZ and reaches out toward the city limits of Kyle. All three TIRZs in Kyle generate property taxes for improvements
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The activity center, located at 501 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, was approved by voters in a $5.3 million bond election in May 1994 and opened in 1997. The center expanded in 2001 by nearly 4,000 square feet and recently re- opened in May following a seven-month closure due to flooding. The center offers a variety of classes, in-person and virtual, and members have access to basketball courts, aerobics studio rooms, an indoor swimming pool and more. Guests can also purchase a sin- gle-day pass. 512-393-8280. www.sanmarcostx.gov 7 Little Guys Movers in San Marcos will celebrate its 25th anniversary since open- ing in August 1997. Little Guys Movers offers many moving services, including local, long-distance, residential, com- mercial, on-site moving, packing items, and loading and unloading items. Little Guys Movers San Marcos is located at 222 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, and have more locations throughout Texas. 512-982-0319.www.littleguys.com/ san-marcos CLOSINGS 8 Figaro’s Pizza & Pub , located at 243 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 100, San Marcos, announced its closure via Face- book on June 29, with June 30 the last day open. The franchise location was started by brothers Greg, Jack and Jeff Harper. Figaro’s celebrated five years of business in May and served a variety of pizzas, pastas, burgers, sandwiches and more. www.figarospizzaandpub.com 9 In a letter June 9, CEO of Simply Mac Rein Voigt announced the company
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opening celebration July 2 for the new location at the Tanger Outlets, 4015 S. I-35, Ste. 215, San Marcos. The shop resells name brand shoes such as Jordans, Yeezys, Adidas and Dunks and carries streetwear clothing brands such as Supreme and Anti Social Social Club. 512-353-0792. Instagram: texasshoeexchange_sm RELOCATIONS 5 GiJaBell’s held a grand reopening cer- emony May 26 at its new location at the Tanger Outlets, 4015 S. I-35, Ste. 1040, San Marcos. The shop originally opened in July 2020 at 225 S. Main St., Kyle. The shop specializes in quinceanera, bridal and eveningwear dresses. Customers can book an appointment for measurements, fitting and more. 512-353-0885. www.gijabells.com ANNIVERSARIES 6 The San Marcos Activity Center cel- ebrated its 25th anniversary June 30.
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NOW OPEN 1 A boutique shop called Brooklyn Jayne opened May 1 at 102 Wonder World Drive, Ste. 302, San Marcos. Brook- lyn Jayne also celebrated five years of business as an exclusively e-commerce retailer. The shop specializes in women’s clothing, including tops, dresses, skirts and more as well as shoes, bags and other accessories. In addition to shipped orders, shoppers can pick up online orders in store. 830-370-6374. www.shopbrooklynjayne.com 2 EverLine Coatings and Services opened a new location June 1 at 1111 Deertrail Drive, San Marcos. Ev- erLine has locations throughout the country including Colorado, Ohio and throughout Texas offering residential
and commercial pavement maintenance, pothole repair, hot pressure washing and more. EverLine can service the Austin metro area from San Marcos to Lakeway, Elgin and Round Rock. 512-273-7533. www.everlinecoatings.com/us/tx/austin 3 Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation began taking patients July 5 at 2041 S. I-35, Ste. 205, San Mar- cos. The new outpatient therapy clinic offers physical therapy treatment and some recovery and reconditioning treat- ment that can help overcome lingering effects of COVID-19. Pre- and post-surgi- cal rehabilitation, blood-flow restriction therapy, trigger point dry needling and other health services are also offered. 737-266-0210. www.bswrehab.com 4 Texas Shoe Exchange held a grand
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FEATURED IMPACT IN THE NEWS On June 28, Hays County o cials issued a temporary closure of the Jacob’s Well Natural Area, located at 1699 Mt. Sharp Road, Wimberley, beginning June 29 with no rm reopen date expected for the foreseeable future. In a statement, county o cials highlighted high bacteria levels and other pollutants as well as poor visibility, making for conditions that are considered unsafe. However, hiking and outdoor activities other than swimming are allowed. Reservations are required to access swimming at Jacob’s Well Natural Area. The county stated that while all sales are nal, they will work with individuals who might have reservations a ected by the closure. www.hayscountytx.com
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FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Texans Joe and Wendy Snyder opened a franchise of Anchor Bar on June 20 at 1400 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos. This is the third Anchor Bar in Texas with a fourth opening in Round Rock this August; the other two locations are in Schertz and San Antonio. “When I decided to open a restaurant, I was looking for a wholesome concept with great food. Anchor Bar was the obvious choice,” Joe said in a statement. “This will be our third location in Texas, and we love being a family-friendly sports bar with world-famous wings.” Anchor Bar was founded in 1964 in New York, where the majority of the locations
filed for bankruptcy, citing financial strain following the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply Mac was an Apple retailer, licensed to sell and repair Apple products. All stores, including the San Marcos store at 200 Springtown Way, Ste. 122, have shut down, and all employees have been let go. The company will be unable to com- plete payroll obligations to its employees and they will be able to file a claim with a bankruptcy court in due time. San Marcos Corridor News announced June 27 that it will cease operations after eight years of reporting. However, the website will remain active, and all articles published will remain accessible to the public. San Marcos Corridor News reported local breaking news in San Mar- cos, Hays County and other Texas-based issues. They also reported on real estate and Texas State University sports. www.smcorridornews.com
are. The San Marcos location features a sports bar and separate family dining area with the signature Anchor Bar wings, pizza, burgers and sandwiches on the menu. 210-492-9464. www.anchorbar.com
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one outpatient physical and hand therapy. Over the years, Endeavor continued to grow to the point when it needed better infrastructure to support the growth in Central Texas communities. Endeavor was acquired by H2 Health to support those needs. A new location in Kyle was the most logical spot to help support the demographics and growth of the city and lend support to the two other closest locations in San Marcos and South Austin. 512-213-6261. www.endeavorrehab.com 4 A new location of the sports-themed salon Knockouts opened June 28 at 18840 S. I-35, Ste. 200, Kyle. Knock- outs was founded in 2003 in Addison, and stores have popped up in Colorado, Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia and more states in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Knockouts o ers a variety of services for men, including haircuts, mustache and beard care, waxing, mani- cures, pedicures and more. 512-268-9025. www.knockouts.com 5 The Pedernales Electric Cooper- ative o ce at 1810 W. FM 150, Kyle, reopened June 21 following a two- month closure for renovations. The PEC provides coverage throughout Central Texas from Boerne and New Braunfels to Lampasas and Georgetown. During the closure, a conference room was added to the o ce, and other spaces were rear- ranged to maximize space for employees and customers. Customers are still able to receive assistance online or over the phone. 888-554-4732. www.pec.coop 6 A new QuikTrip opened May 31 at 1108 Robert S. Light Blvd., Buda. The store 2001 21
is a new build at approximately 7,300 square feet. The new store sells breakfast and lunch items, such as sandwiches and pizza, as well as snacks and drinks. There are also more than a dozen gas pumps. 737-770-6077. www.quiktrip.com COMING SOON 7 Austin-based Teal House Co ee & Bakery is slated to bring its co ee and cinnamon rolls to Buda in the coming weeks. The Teal House brick-and-mortar store opened in early 2021 in South Aus- tin and will open a food truck at 401 FM 967, Buda. The co ee shop is known for its cinnamon rolls that can be purchased individually or by the dozen and also serves a variety of co ee drinks, teas, kolaches and more. www.tealhouse.co 8 The Kyle Planning and Zoning Com- mission approved a conditional-use per- mit for the construction of a new Wa e House at 5767 Kyle Parkway, Kyle, at a meeting June 14. Wa e House special- izes in wa es and a variety of breakfast plates that are served all day. The menu also features lunch and dinner items such as burgers, sandwiches and more. The new build will be approximately 1,791 square feet located behind Wal- greens and Broadway Bank. A team is working on the site in Kyle; however, it is unclear when the new restaurant will open. www.wa ehouse.com ANNIVERSARIES 9 Ellipsis Boutique , located in the
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NOW OPEN 1 Club Pilates opened June 6 at 5581 Kyle Center Drive, Ste. 103, Kyle. The studio o ers a variety of low- impact reformer exercise classes at a variety of intensity levels. Class- es o ered include cardio and classic reformer Pilates as well as “center and balance” classes, which emphasize light movements and stretching to help with muscle soreness and fatigue. The studio also o ers a free introductory class and
class packages. 512-256-5425. www.clubpilates.com
2 Food truck Dona Juanita opened in April at the Cambria and Jordan’s Rail Switch food truck park at 400 N. Main St., Buda. The truck serves breakfast and regular tacos, burgers, tortas, burritos and more. 737-877-2037. 3 A new location of Endeavor Physical Therapy opened July 5 at 920 Kohlers Crossing, Bldg. E, Ste. 550, Kyle. Endeavor was founded in 2007 and o ers one-on-
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The Abuelita’s Bakery Spot brick-and-mortar store opened May 31 in Kyle.
FEATURED IMPACT NOW OPEN Brother and sister Hector and Vanessa Rodriguez along with family, friends, community members and city leaders celebrated the grand opening of their brick-and-mortar store Abuelita’s Bakery Spot on May 31 at 21511 I-35, Ste. 101, Kyle. The Rodriguez siblings began the business in December 2020 out of their home, and in September 2021 they opened the food truck. Without the support of the community, the store would not have been possible, Vanessa Rodriguez said. The community has taken them in and shown them what a family can be, she said.
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“This is a huge celebration for us as we see a new business o ering a delight to our entire community,” Kyle Chamber of Commerce CEO Julie Snyder said. The menu features Mexican pastries inspired by their grandmother’s homemade pastries and has expanded
Buda Mill & Grain Co. at 306 S. Main St., Ste. 105, Buda, is set to celebrate ve years of business Aug. 12. Amy Krell opened the shop in 2017, o ering women’s clothing such as blouses, jeans and dresses as well as shoes, bags and accessories. Customers can shop online and in store. 512-312-9545. www.ellipsisboutique.com NAME CHANGES 10 Club Car Wash and Rapid Express Car Wash announced a partnership June 14. The Rapid Express Car Wash at 5537 Kyle Center Drive, Kyle, is now known as Club Car Wash. All Rapid Ex- press Car Washes will transition to Club Car Wash by the end of September. Club
Car Wash o ers a range of washes and memberships as well as vacuum stations and microber towels. 833-416-9975. www.clubcarwash.com 11 Los Olivos Market , located in the Buda Mill & Grain Co. at 306 S. Main St., Ste. 104, Buda, rebranded in June and is now known as Dos Olivos Market. Dos Olivos Market was founded in 2018, and the name change was made to be more reective of co-owner Rebecca Varela’s family history. There are now four Dos Olivos Markets that specialize in artisanal products, wine, beer and more. All locations also o er lunch and dinner with menu items such as Chicken Karaage, seared butternut squash, rib-eye steak and more. 512-523-8222. www.losolivosmarkets.com
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encouraged to bring lunch and a pen. 10 a.m. $111. 121 Main St., Buda. 512-256-0181. www.inspiredminds.art 23 TAKE AN ATV TOUR The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a free guided trail tour by ATV of the Plum Creek Nature Trail. Registration is required for a speci c time slot and is good for one to three people. Multiple slots may be booked for larger parties. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water, sunscreen and bug spray. Times vary. Free. 628 Abundance Lane, Kyle. 412-262-3939. www.teamsideline.com 24 CATCH A CAR SHOW Buck’s Backyard will host its 2nd Annual Siena Car Show, set to bene t the Autism Society of Texas & Knights of Columbus. Prizes will go to the top 25 car entries, best of show and more. The event will also feature music, food vendors and kids events. 8 a.m. Free admission, $25 car registration (online), $35 car registration (at gate). 1750 S. FM 1626, Buda. 512-312-9456. www.bucksbackyard.com AUGUST 13 FEAST ON FOOD TRUCKS Fat Gator Weekend and ATX Chic’s Pop-up Markets will host the King of the Food Trucks festival. The festival will feature a cook-o competition, games, a DJ and multiple food trucks on-site. Food trucks will compete to win the title King of the Food Trucks. Noon. Free (age 12 and under), $10 (general admission), $40 (food taster/judge), $75 (VIP). 1750 S. FM 1626, Buda. 512-348-8005. Eventnoire: King of the Food Trucks 27 HAVE A MARGARITA Head to the Buda Amphitheater & City Park for a day full of margaritas, salsa and live music at the inaugural Margarita Salsa Festival. There will also be beer and additional amenities for VIP ticket holders. Musical acts will include headliner Texas- based country musician Pat Green, Mike & The Moonpies and Shaker Hymns. 11 a.m. Free (age 12 and under), $25 (general admission), $100 (VIP). 204 San Antonio St., Buda. 512-523-1081. ww.visitbuda.com
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Roughhouse Brewing and the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance will bring together two weekend pastimes: hikes and beer. The event will start with a 2-mile hike, led by a SMGA guide, and attendees will receive a free beer token valid at Roughhouse. This is in celebration of a new collaborative beer called Hoppy Trails released to raise support for local green spaces. The hike will be followed by live music, food and locally crafted beer. A portion of all beer sales will bene t the SMGA. 9 a.m. Free. River Recharge Natural Area at Bishop Street and Lisa Lane; Roughhouse Brewing, 680 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos. 512-667-7000. www.smgreenbelt.org/come-celebrate
Float Fest combines tubing on the Guadalupe River and a music festival. FEATURED EVENT Float Fest July 23 24 Float Fest will return to Gonzalez with more than a dozen acts, including Vampire Weekend, Chance the Rapper and Tove Lo. The event o ers a 2-mile oating trip down the river and walk-on access to the concerts. This year, the event will feature a draft beer station where attendees can ll reusable containers. Times vary. Single-day general admission tickets start at $134.
22 GO TO FUNKYTOWN Head to The Davenport in San Marcos for Friday Funktion for some groovy tunes. The event will feature live music, a silent disco, and a market of eclectic and vintage vendors. A handful of artists will perform before the disco starts at 10 p.m. 7 p.m. (live music starts). Free.194 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos. www.thedavenportlounge.com 22 READ TO A PUPPY The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter will bring its Readers to the Rescue Program to the San Marcos Public Library. Children will have the chance to read to dogs available for adoption, which is proven to help reduce stress in dogs and can help kids with reading uency. Registration is required. 9:30 a.m. Free. 625 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-393-8200. www.sanmarcostx.gov/586/Library 23 TAKE LIFE BY THE HORNS Author and podcaster Betsy Dewey will be at Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda to host a workshop based on her new book, “Take Life By The Horns.” Participants will dig into one’s subconscious, discuss self-limitations and work on personal growth. Participants are
JULY 14 CATCH A QUIDDITCH MATCH The Kyle Public Library will host a free showing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Step into the world of Hogwarts with the rst movie in the Harry Potter series and learn about wizards and witchcraft. 1 p.m. Free. 550 Scott St., Kyle. 512-268-7411. www.cityo yle.com/library 20 LEARN ABOUT GUN SAFETY Legal Heat will partner with Cabela’s to o er a “Handguns 101” class. The class will be led by a certi ed training instructor who will teach about rearm safety, types of handguns and how to properly handle them, rearm terminology, storage and more. 5:30 p.m. $49. 15570 I-35, Buda. 512-295-1100. www.mylegalheat.com/classes 21 CHAT WITH A GARDENER The San Marcos Public Library will host an Ask a Master Gardener event, free and open to the public. A table will be set up in the lobby for the gardener, Christi, to answer any questions residents may have about gardening. 10 a.m. Free. 625 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-393-8200. www.sanmarcostx.gov/586/Library
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES CAMPO presentation
COMPILED BY ZARA FLORES
ONGOING PROJECT
PROJECT POTENTIAL
hints more funding on tap Buda City Council received a presentation from Ashby Johnson, executive director of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, at a June 7 meeting regarding transportation initiatives in the city of Buda and within the Central Texas region. CAMPO is the metropolitan planning organiza- tion subsidiary responsible for the transportation plans that encompass Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. Johnson mentioned a pedestrian and bicycle path project on the east side of FM 2001 that is nearing design completion. There is also a transportation improvement program for 2023-26 that contains a list of projects with funding allotted that will begin construction within the four-year time frame. Within the program, Johnson highlighted the realignment of FM 2001 that will add lanes and shoulders along FM 2001 to Graef Road that is expected to begin in 2024. Johnson also mentioned an intersection at FM 967 and FM 1626, a highly congested area that the council has mentioned time and time again over safety issues. The analysis would study potential short- and long-term improvements to the area.
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CAMPO has various projects in the pipeline to aid in the growth and needs of Hays County. 1 FM 2001 path: The city was awarded $400,000 by CAMPO for this 10-foot multiuse path. The design is 90% completed. 2 FM 2001 realignment: Hays County was awarded $5.8 million from the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant that will create a new, two-lane roadway 3 FM 967 and FM 1626: STBG allotted $160,000 to the city for a CAMPO-led study for near- and long-term improvements to this area. 4 FM 967 and Bear Creek: STBG allotted $280,000 to the city for a CAMPO-led study to determine what connectivity needs might be added. SOURCE: CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Interlocal agreement to add improvements to FM 621 The Hays County Com-
Zavala to the Hills of Hays Subdivision, according to agenda documents. These improvements are additions to an existing project—the Hays County 2016 road bond— and contain improve- ments along FM 621 split into multiple phases and requested by the city of San Marcos.
The county agreed to extend the road bond project limits to accom- modate the request of the city and, in return, the city will pay for the sidewalk and turning lanes at a cost of $289,366. The county will be responsible for all other costs related to the rest of the project, as it is part of the 2016 bond.
missioners Court and San Marcos City Council signed onto an interlocal agree- ment at June 7 meetings for safety improvements to FM 621, also known as Staples Road. The project will add a turn lane on FM 621 at De Zavala Drive and sidewalks to connect De
Timeline: TBD Cost: $557,683 Funding source: city of Kyle
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EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Hays & San Marcos CISDs
QUOTE OF NOTE
Area school districts approve FY 2022-23 budgets Hays CISD approves $306.58 million budget
Hays CISD Meets Aug. 22 and 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Buda Elementary Campus, 300 San Marcos St., Buda 512-268-2141 • www.hayscisd.net San Marcos CISD MEETINGS WE COVER Meets July 18 at 6 p.m. at San Marcos High School, 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos 512-393-6700 • www.smcisd.net brings the stipends up to $2,000 and $3,500 respectively. According to SMCISD staff, the increase adds $70,000 to the budget based on the number of teachers currently holding graduate degrees. The base salary for a new teacher with no prior teaching experience is $52,000 annually. “EVERYTHING THAT WE ACCOMPLISH STARTS HERE WITH [THE BOARD]. Y’ALL CARE ABOUT OUR KIDS, CARE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY, CARE ABOUT THE STAFF.” ERIC WRIGHT, HAYS CISD SUPERINTENDENT, FOLLOWING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2022-23 BUDGET DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS HAYS CISD The board of trustees approved a five-year extension to the contract for Superintendent Eric Wright on June 28. He first became superintendent of the district in January 2018 and will serve until June 30, 2027. SAN MARCOS CISD The board of trustees unanimously approved an increase of $500 to annual teacher salary stipends for those who have a master’s degree or Ph.D. The current stipend allots for an additional $1,500 for a master’s degree and $3,000 for a doctorate annually. That
SMCISD approves 2022-23 budget, proposes tax rate
NEW SCHOOL YEAR, NEW BUDGET Both school districts in Hays County passed their budgets for the 2022-23 fiscal year in June.
BY ZARA FLORES
HAYS CISD The board of trustees adopted the 2022-23 fiscal year budget of $306.58 million at a special meeting June 28. The new budget reflects a $31 million, or 11.59% increase, from the 2021-22 original budget and a $24 million, or 8.66% increase, from the 2021-22 amended budget, according to district documents, and continues to increase along with the growth of the county. Student enrollment has also risen over the years by about 3,600 students from 2017 to what is projected for 2023, which is one of the factors evaluated when the budget was put together. The new 7% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees was also taken into account. The general operating fund was allocated $224.66 million for counsel- ing and social work services, health, transportation, community service and other essential district operations; $10.45 million will go to the child nutrition fund while $71.47 million will go to the debt service fund. The estimated revenue for the bud- get is $295.44 million with more than half of that coming from property taxes at $196.33 million, a $40 million increase from the 2021-22 budget. The budget comes with an $11.14 million deficit, which will be watched closely throughout the year, Chief Financial Officer Randall Rau said at the meeting.
BY ERIC WEILBACHER
SAN MARCOS CISD The board of trustees adopted the 2022-23 fiscal year budget of $119.60 million with revenue projected at $110.75 million during a June 20 meeting. A budget deficit of more than $14 million and a debt services surplus of more than $5 million were also projected. The district will enter the upcom- ing school year with a fund balance of $49.62 million, however, meaning about $35.70 million would remain in the district’s fund balance by the end of the next school year. The district also proposed no change in the tax rate, maintain- ing $0.9015 for maintenance and operation, or M&O, and $0.2691 for interest and sinking, or I&S, that pays the debt services fund, making for a total of $1.1706 per $100 valuation. An official tax rate will be presented at a date later this summer before the start of the school year, but each pro- posed rate represents a maximum, according to district staff. An estimated total of $70.25 million is projected in local revenue; $10.84 million in state revenue and $935,000 in federal revenue will go toward the general fund. An additional $23.48 million in local revenue will go toward debt service and $336,670 toward food service. An additional $4.90 million in state revenue is budgeted for food service.
HAYS CISD Anticipated total revenue:
$295.44M
Anticipated state/ federal/other revenue: $91.37M
Anticipated local revenue: $204.07M
$306.58M $11.14M
Total expenditures: Deficit: Projected surplus from 2021-22 budget:
$77.75M
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Anticipated state/ federal revenue: $16.68M
Anticipated local revenue: $94.07M
$119.6M $14.17M
Total expenditures: Deficit: Projected surplus from 2021-22 budget
$50.05M
SOURCES: SAN MARCOS CISD, HAYS CISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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CITY & COUNTY
News from San Marcos, Buda, Kyle & Hays County
COMPILED BY ZARA FLORES
QUOTE OF NOTE
Shelter feasibility study nds need for central location HAYS COUNTY The Commissioners Court held a workshop to discuss the ndings of an animal shelter and animal services feasibility study for the county at a meeting June 21. The commissioners approved funding for the study at a meeting Oct. 5 and then issued the request for proposals at a meeting Nov. 2. The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter, located at 750 River Road, San Marcos, is the sole intake shelter in Hays County that is publicly run and has continued to struggle with overpopulation. Animal Arts Principal Heather Lewis and Team Shelter USA founder Sara Pizano presented their ndings and recommendations to the commissioners to help the county aid in the city of San Marcos’ e orts in best prac- tices for handling animal services from an operational and facility standpoint. One of the recommendations is for the county to estab- lish a veterinary care clinic that can provide spay and neuter programs, which Pizano said should be run by a
San Marcos City Council Meets July 19 and Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. 630 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos 512-393-8000 www.sanmarcostx.gov Buda City Council Meets July 19 and Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. 405 E. Loop St., Buda 512-312-0084 • www.ci.buda.tx.us Kyle City Council Meets July 19 and Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. 100 W. Center St., Kyle 512-262-1010 • www.cityo yle.com Hays County Commissioners Court Meets July 19 and Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512-393-2205 • www.co.hays.tx.us MEETINGS WE COVER to serve as interim city manager until an employment agreement can be reached, which is expected to happen by July at the latest. SAN MARCOS City o cials announced June 21 that Pyramid Park/Dog Beach, located at 201 CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos, reopened following its closure May 10. Work included deepening the foundation near the water’s edge and installation of a protective layer of rock adjacent to the foundation. The area was set to be closed until July for the improvements. NUMBER TO KNOW Commissioners Court authorized the County Courts at Law to hire a mental health case worker and mental health court administrator June 7 with salaries of $49,725 and $66,184, respectively. $115,909 The Hays County CITY HIGHLIGHTS BUDA Following executive session at a meeting June 7, City Council motioned for the city attorney to negotiate an employment agreement with Micah Grau to become the city’s new city manager. Grau has been the interim city manager since April, following the retirement of previous City Manager Kenneth Williams. Grau will continue “YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO THIS RIGHT. AND MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS A SOCIAL ISSUE. THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT PETS; THIS IS ABOUT PEOPLE.” SARA PIZANO, FOUNDER OF TEAM SHELTER USA, ON SHELTER STUDY
SECURING THE SHELTER The feasibility study conducted by Animal Arts and Team Shelter USA outlines the budget and recommendations to serve the growing needs of the county.
$23,361,928 Total budget
17,749 SQUARE FEET Pet resource center (interior) 5,950 SQUARE FEET Pet resource center (exterior) 4,063 SQUARE FEET Veterinary care clinic 47 Recommended capacity dogs cats 58
SOURCES: ANIMAL ARTS, TEAM SHELTER USA COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
nonpro t organization. Additionally, to curb overcrowd- ing at the SMRAS, a new animal resource center should be built that is more centrally located and accessible. The total proposed budget for the new center and its resources is $23.4 million. With the study completed, the commissioners can take action and move forward with or halt the project.
Lifeguard shortage plans underway KYLE City Council authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to create an incentive program for pool sta members July 5. The incentive program will cost $19,500 to create which will be taken from the existing allotted seasonal budget that has about $65,000 left over. The incentive program will include a $250 referral bonus for sta ers who refer a lifeguard that completes the season; biweekly meals will be provided to sta as well as weekly snacks. Additionally, the team has hired enough lifeguards to open double the amount of time for public swim. The pool will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. starting July 12.
Buda tables new public improvement district policy BUDA City Council discussed at its June 21 meeting establishing policy for public improvement districts, or PIDs. A PID is a funding tool that municipalities can establish to nance public improvements, infrastructure, amenities and other services within city limits and the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. On June 7, the council expressed interest in establishing a PID policy to outline the process to create a PID, including requirements for application to review, regulations if the PID is to be within the ETJ and community bene ts. However, with an absent council
THE BARE MINIMUM For a PID application to be considered, it must meet at least three community bene ts such as:
Generate employment Create or enhance parks, hike-and-bike trails, recreation facilities, open spaces Increase or enhance transportation options Improve public education programs or facilities Enhance roadways, water, wastewater infrastructure
SOURCE: CITY OF BUDA COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
member, the dais moved to table the item until the July 19 meeting so all members may be present for further deliberation.
Funds OK’d for small-business help SAN MARCOS City Council approved June 7 a $350,000 contract funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds with BCL of Texas to provide small-business counseling services. BCL of Texas is a nonpro t economic development corpo- ration that will develop a program for in-person and virtual counseling for small-business owners. The agency will also conduct performance reporting, marketing and community engagement in its rst year.
PUTTING TOGETHER THE PROGRAM BCL of Texas will oer a range of services to support small- business owners in San Marcos.
Provide an analysis to determine gaps of resources for small-business owners or entrepreneurs Make recommendations for support into program Provide one-on-one assistance to small businesses from experts on a variety of topics Provide periodic reports to the city on progress
SOURCES: BCL OF TEXAS, CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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