City Council — San Angelo

The City of San Angelo is seeking Council's support for a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the Chadbourne Corridor Community Accessibility Project (CCCAP). Council previously approved a resolution authorizing application to TxDOT's 2025 Transportation Alternatives call for projects, a program that seeks to fund pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects. The CCCAP was subsequently awarded $9,295,200 under their large-scale project category. Construction of the project will provide pedestrian improvements and bus stop enhancements to several key corridors in North San Angelo while addressing drainage issues along N. Chadbourne Street. Approval of this resolution commits the City to the local match, to pay for any cost overruns, reaffirms the City's support of the project, and authorizes the City to negotiate and execute the AFA defining the terms of the agreement between the City and TxDOT. This resolution is a requirement to proceed with executing the grant award's funding agreement with TxDOT.

All HVAC units at the Chase and Workforce State Buildings, properties owned by the City, managed by Fort Concho, and leased to state agencies, have approached 20-plus years. Several years ago, staff created a 5-year plan to replace all units with reserve funds. This proposal will finish the plan a year early and ensure quality heating/cooling for both buildings for the next 15-20 years. Staff sought two proposals. Under TIPS contract #25010501 Duncan proposed $204,920.32. The Ft. Concho projected fund balance is $1,063,289, keeping it above the 90-day fund balance needed.

This request is to change from a planned development which would allow multifamily units to a planned development to allow self-storage units along Southland across from Bonham Elementary. The vacant property has not developed as housing at this time and developers want to move forward. The site is 8.986 acres and the underlying zoning request for the planned development is Neighborhood Center. The conceptual drawing has isles for vehicular traffic, parking areas and the units are planned to be enclosed units. One condition is an urban design review (UDR) which will require landscaping and for color elevations to be reviewed by staff. A privacy fence will be required between the housing to the west and this development. At the planning commission there was discussion about crosswalks to the school and tragic flow. Currently, the design of the self-storage units does not have access to Mills Pass Dr. as a public entrance. Staff and Planning Commission agree keeping the entrances on Southland is better for the neighborhood. The only access on Mills Pass Dr. would be if an emergency exit was required at the site plan stage. Crosswalks would be a Public Works item, unless it is required at the Plat stage of development, not during the rezoning of private land. Staff recommend approval. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a 6-0 vote on March 23rd, 2026.

Through the passage of Texas House Bill 500, the Texas Water Development Board is offering a one-time opportunity for Texas communities to apply for and receive grant funding for the implementation of water supply or water infrastructure projects under its Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) program. House Bill 500 appropriated a total of $1,038,000,000 for this limited funding opportunity. There are a number of limitations for applicants; for example, the program places an emphasis on construction-ready projects which are consistent with both the 2027 Texas Water Plan and the 2026 Region F Water Plan. Any project funded under the program, is subject to strict project completion deadlines. The City's current Capital Improvements Plan includes the Randolph Street Transmission Line Replacement Project. This project is compatible with the requirements of the funding opportunity. If awarded, it would enable the City to advance the project using State funding, freeing up water capital funds for other needed projects. Approval of the Resolution does the following: It authorizes the City to apply for financial assistance for the Randolph Street Transmission Line Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000. It names the City Manager as the authorized representative of the City for the purposes of furnishing information and executing required documents for such financial assistance application. It authorizes individuals or firms named in the Resolution to assist in the preparation and submission of the application, and to appear and represent the City before any hearing held by the Texas Water Development Board. As the resolution is a requirement by TWDB to request financial assistance under the WSIG program, staff recommends approval of the Application Filing and Authorized Representative Resolution and authorizing the City Manager to execute any required documents.

This proposal is for Engineering services for the design of Four Large Dog Kennels and associated landscaping and support systems. The services include the following: Developing Site Layout Four new dog kennels including indoor/outdoor kennel areas Area for food storage/preparation Structural design Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design New transformer design and Engineering Civil plans including site layout and drainage Landscape plan and irrigation Probably cost estimate The Animal Shelter facility is in dire need of upgrades. The original plan to rehabilitate the existing large dog kennel space was recently reevaluated and it was decided that while the proposed modifications would improve some of the poor conditions in the space, it would still not address current practices of animal care in regards to the health and wellbeing of the animals. Council directed staff to follow this new recommendation to create smaller kennel buildings which would address multiple issues that could not be addressed in the existing space (access to outside space/fresh air, smaller buildings for less noise, smaller buildings to address ventilation better, etc.). Staff recommends approving this Task Order for Engineering Services.

In 2023 Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between SAMFA (art museum) and the City (Fort Concho) to govern the development of ca. 8000 sq ft of unused space in the Chase State Office Building, owned by the City and managed by Fort Concho. SAMFA has requested an amendment to the MOU that removes the 90-day termination provision as it creates uncertainty for the art museum as it seeks donations to fund the renovations. Both boards have approved this amendment and Fort Concho recommends approval.

The request is to adopt a Conditional Use process for Data Centers. They can only be located in the Light Manufacturing (ML) or Heavy Manufacturing (MH) zoning districts or through planned development districts with the underlying zoning of ML or MH. The ordinance adopts definitions, setbacks, height restrictions, design guidelines, noise regulations, lighting standards and landscaping. The ordinance was heard at the Planning Commission in March 2026. The item was tabled, so the Commission could understand more of the restrictions, but they were leaning for fewer restrictions, particularly with landscaping and setbacks. In April, the Planning Commission heard the case again and proposed to make setbacks for data centers which are adjacent to residential areas be 200' and that fencing placement would be considered during the Conditional Use phase of the project. The Planning Commission recommends approval with a 6-0 vote on April 20th.