City Council — Aledo

Staff will provide an update on planning for the 2026 Aledo Summer Blast, the City’s official kickoff to summer and a signature community event held at Aledo Commons Park in downtown Aledo. The update will include event date and time, overall event layout, entertainment and vendor plans, sponsorship structure and key logistical considerations as preparations continue.

Dean Ranch Development Conversation Grand Prairie v. State Aledo and Fort Worth v. Willow Park Petition for Release from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program FM 1187 Utility Infrastructure Funding

Dean Ranch Development Conversation Downtown Development

Municipal Court Judge Planning and Zoning Commission Appointments Library Board Appointments

Ms. Ford was first appointed to City Council Place 3 on July 28, 2022. She was then elected on May 6, 2023, and voted Mayor Pro Tem in June 2025. Ms. Ford's service to the ​City of Aledo is greatly appreciated.

Oaths of Office will be administered to: Ben Clark - Place 1 Matt Poston - Place 3 Melanie Allen - Place 5

The City of Aledo is considering an interlocal agreement with Parker County for library services. The agreement provides funding from Parker County to support the operations of the Aledo Public Library. Under the terms of the agreement, Parker County will provide funding in the amount of $22,770 for Fiscal Year 2026. In return, the Aledo Public Library will continue to provide full library services to residents of Parker County without restriction. The agreement requires that funds be used solely for library services and that the City maintain appropriate records, allow for County review and audit of those records, and comply with applicable open records and open meetings laws. Parker County has approved the agreement, and it will become effective upon execution by both parties.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended APPROVAL of this Preliminary Plat, subject to the following condition: 1. Address all pending City of Aledo review comments. NOTE: The applicant has since addressed all comments. OWNER: Elaine Sue Shaw Burgess APPLICANT: Gunner Chi, TNP Engineering LOCATION: NE of Rolling Hills Drive and Scenic Drive SIZE: 36.153 acres EXISTING ZONING: R-1 Single Family Residential EXISTING USE: Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residential The applicant, TNP Engineering, is proposing to develop the Shaw Ranch subdivision to include 103 residential lots and 3 open space lots. The proposed one hundred three (103) residential lots range from approximately 7,000 to 16, 000 square feet in size. The property is zoned R-1 Single-Family residential, which has the following minimum lot design standards; all proposed lots depicted on the plat comply with these design standards: Category Standard Density (a) Dwelling Units/Acre 4.0 (maximum) Lot Dimensions</strong

Texas Senate Bill 785, proposed and adopted during the 2025-2026 legislative session, goes into effect on September 1st, 2026. This law pertains to regulation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-code manufactured homes at the City level and requires: No discretionary permitting: Cities cannot require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) or similar use permit for a new HUD-code manufactured home if they do not require one for other residential housing in the same zoning category. By-right zoning required: Cities must allow new HUD-code manufactured homes by right in at least one residential zoning classification or equivalent district. Preservation of local authority: This law preserves the authority of Cities to determine the location and the size of the by-right, permissible area for new manufactured homes. Limited exceptions: This law includes narrow exemptions to private deed restrictions established before January 2nd, 2025 and historic landmarks and local historic districts. Currently, the City's UDC does not clearly provide a dedicated zoning district for manufactured homes, nor does it fully align with the upcoming state requirements regarding their placement and regulation. To comply with the newly enacted law under Senate Bill 785, Staff is proposing to create a new residential zoning district - Manufactured Homes (MH) District, allowing HUD-code manufactured homes on individual lots and/or in manufactured home communities. Staff has done a comprehensive review of the City's Unified Development Code (UDC), and recommends the following amendments to effectively create the new district and associated regulations: Article 2, Districts: Creation of the Manufactured Home (MH) District allowing HUD-code manufactured homes on individual lots and/or in manufactured home communities

On February 19, 2026, the Council voted to terminate the Municipal Court Judge's contract and solicit applications for a new presiding judge. In accordance with the City of Aledo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 42, Section 3 Municipal Court; Judge: The municipal court shall be presided over by a municipal judge who shall be appointed by the city council for a term of two years, and shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The municipal judge must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the state, and must have two or more years of experience in the practice of law in the state. The judge must be a citizen of the United States and of the state. The judge shall have full power and authority to enforce all process of the court. The judge shall have power and authority to administer official oaths and affirmations; and either the judge or the clerk of the court shall have full power and authority to issue subpoenas, writs of capias, search warrants, administrative enforcement orders, executions and all other process known to the law, which justice courts are by law authorized to issue in similar cases. The judge shall receive such compensation as may be determined by the council; however, the judge's salary may not be based directly or indirectly on fines, fees, or costs collected by the court.

The City of Aledo opened the application period for Planning and Zoning Commission appointments on March 21, 2026, and closed the application period on April 17, 2026. A total of sixteen (16) applications were received for consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission is a five-member board with two alternate members, comprised of volunteers appointed by the Aledo City Council. The Commission is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to City Council on matters related to rezoning requests, specific use permits, zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision plats, site plans, and water and wastewater impact fees. The Commission may also conduct special studies and reviews as directed by City Council. Members serve two-year staggered terms and must be residents of the City of Aledo. The Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. City Council will review the submitted applications and consider appointments to fill four (4) vacant positions, including three (3) regular member positions and one (1) alternate member position.

The City of Aledo opened the application period for Library Board appointments on March 20, 2026, and closed the application period on April 17, 2026. A total of thirteen (13) applications were received for consideration. The Library Board was established by City Council in March 2026 as an advisory body to support library facility planning and programming. The Board works in collaboration with the Library Director and provides recommendations to City Council on matters such as library policies, strategic planning, capital improvements, and budget considerations. The Board consists of five (5) regular members and up to two (2) alternate members appointed by City Council. Members serve two-year staggered terms, must have an active library card for the Aledo Public Library, and must be residents of the City of Aledo, with limited exceptions allowing one (1) regular member and one (1) alternate member to reside within the Aledo Independent School District with a currently enrolled student. City Council will review the submitted applications and consider appointments to fill seven (7) positions, including five (5) regular member positions and two (2) alternate member positions. The Council will also select a Chairperson for the Board.

The Infrastructure Cost Rebate Program is intended to encourage private investment within the City’s Targeted Augmentation Zone by supporting projects in designated business categories. Participation in the program requires a public-private agreement executed under Section 380 of the Local Government Code and is limited to eligible infrastructure-related construction costs associated with new development or qualifying expansions. In December, City staff received an Infrastructure Rebate Program application from Your Personal Chef, requesting a rebate equal to 50% of new sales tax generated over a five-year period. The Aledo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) reviewed this request at its January meeting and requested additional information related to the proposed project. Your Personal Chef is currently expanding its building footprint to increase its sales area and add two new restrooms and office space. These improvements are intended to support expanded daily food offerings and increased sales activity. Following additional analysis by staff, the AEDC approved the rebate request at its March 24, 2026 meeting. City Council subsequently discussed the request in Executive Session at its April 2, 2026 meeting and provided direction to participate in the incentive. The City Attorney prepared a formal Chapter 380 Agreement outlining the terms of the incentive, which was considered and approved by the AEDC at its April 28 meeting. The agreement is now being presented to City Council for consideration and approval and will require two readings. The first reading will be held at the May 7, 2026 meeting and the second reading at the June 4, 2026 meeting.

Library Director Beck Gorman will present a preview of the 2026 Aledo Public Library Summer Reading Program

Mayor Shane Davis and Mayor Pro Tem Shawna Ford met on April 17, 2026, to conduct the official canvass of the March 31, 2026 Special Election. After review of the results provided by the Parker County Elections Office, Mayor Davis and Mayor Pro Tem Ford accepted said results and declared Melanie Allen as the winner of the election.

Attached for consideration are the April 2, 2026 Regular City Council Minutes

In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council members may comment on routine city matters, ask questions of staff that require only responses of factual information or statements of existing City policy, or may request that non-routine matters of public concern be placed on a future agenda. Council members may not discuss non-agenda items among themselves.