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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Leander public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Brushy Creek Regional Water Treatment Bonds
Leander approved the final tranche of its $72 million commitment to the Brushy Creek Regional Water Treatment expansion, raising regional capacity from 41.9 to 64.2 million gallons per day — the water supply behind the city's rapid growth.
Residential Pool Permit Fee Waivers for ASR ("Concrete Cancer")
Homeowners dealing with concrete cancer (ASR) in their pools will receive fee waivers and reimbursements for demolition and reconstruction permits.
Lakewood Park Water Level Restoration Resolution
The city is pushing the Upper Brushy Creek WCID to restore Lakewood Park lake levels and demanding transparency through public records requests.
TIRZ Financial Forecast
An overview of Leander's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 highlights strong property value growth, with preliminary FY 2027 taxable values estimated at $2.350 billion.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Leander kept its property tax rate steady at 41.7 cents per $100, which will generate more revenue because of new construction across the city.
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Update
The city approved a $229,930 contract to update drainage and hydrological models for Upper Brushy Creek to reflect a 64-acre threshold. This study ensures Leander's floodplain mapping aligns with Williamson County's new methodology to better manage flood risks.
Law Enforcement Data Access Agreement
Residents heavily debated the city's use of Flock Safety cameras, raising strong privacy and surveillance concerns. Following extensive public comment, the City Council directed staff to exclude funding for the ALPR system from the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety
Get ready for some traffic headaches, Leander! The RM 2243 project is starting, which means construction zones. The good news? It's supposed to make your future drives way better.
Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery System Delays
Engineers and officials updated the council on BCRUA Phase 2 water treatment plant expansion, raw water delivery, and drought contingencies to secure Leander's future water supply.
Water Security and Aquifer Usage
The city is reviewing a resolution to approve over $36 million in contract revenue bonds for regional water treatment and distribution projects.
Leander Springs PUD Amendment and Water Concerns
Residents and well owners strongly opposed the Leander Springs PUD amendment over fears of Trinity Aquifer depletion, heavy water usage for a four-acre lagoon, and increased neighborhood traffic. The council ultimately voted unanimously to deny the request.
Economic Development Strategy
Leander's getting a huge new development that's set to be like Austin's Domain. Construction starts in March, bringing tons of new shops, restaurants, and hangout spots.
Stormwater Master Plan Adoption
Edge Engineering presented the ongoing Stormwater Master Plan update, identifying 77 high flood risk areas across Leander and recommending 15 top priority capital improvement projects costing nearly $15 million.
Traffic Congestion and Neighborhood Safety
Staff provided a quarterly update on Leander's 39 traffic signals, highlighting upcoming deployments of cloud-based VantageLink software and clear-guide traffic monitoring across all city-maintained intersections.
Economic Development Updates
The committee was scheduled to review ongoing prospect activity, current development projects, and the city's Economic Development Matrix to guide local business growth.
Revised Master Plan
The commission is working to update its five-year master plan following feedback from the City Council. This plan will guide future public art investments and community cultural programming.