Agenda Item Report
Legislative Board: City Council
Date: September 1, 2026
Contact: Alicia Ramirez, City Clerk
Agenda Item ID / Number: 2026-716 / K.7
 
ITEM TITLE:

Deliberation and possible action to consider an Ordinance on the first and final reading and to adopt said Ordinance amending the established boundaries of Single Member District A for the purpose of incorporating newly annexed areas into said district, and all other necessary actions; and providing for an effective date (City Clerk Alicia Ramirez) [PUBLIC TESTIMONY] 

 

 
 
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City Council adopted an ordinance incorporating newly annexed areas in Single-Member District (SMD) A. 

 

Regarding property in SMD C, the Public Hearings were held and the Ordinances adopted on first and final reading on August 18, 2026.  The area annexed includes:

 

1) Possum Trot: approximately +/-.914 acres of land known as Lot 4A, Possum Trot Park, located on the south side of the Loop 4 and Rebel Drive intersection, herein Exhibit 1

 

The properties in questions have existing structures and homesites that may be demolished or incorporated into new developments. 

 
2. BACKGROUND/HISTORY

In November 2017, Buda citizens voted to amend the City Charter to require three councilmember positions to transition to single-member districts. The City Attorney provided an orientation and timeline presentation to the City Council outlining who the City will carry out the duty established by the City Charter in December 2017, which included the action proposed in this item to occur at this time to timely complete the obligation.


On January 18, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution #2018-R-02 establishing the transitioning councilmember positions, in which the even Councilmember Places were selected.

 

On June 5, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance #2018-08 establishing district boundary lines for city council elections. Pursuant to Article II, when additional territory is annexed by ordinance, it is necessary to incorporate such areas into a single-member district within the City of Buda in order to ensure future new residents of the right to vote.

 
3. ANALYSIS

The annexed areas are located contiguous only to District Area A making it the logical choice for assignment. The annexed area is a single commercial property and not currently inhabited, so the population estimates are not affected.  

 
4. FINANCIAL IMPACT

None.

 
5. STRATEGIC PLAN/GOALS
BALANCED AND INTENTIONAL GROWTH
 
6. STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES
Not applicable.
 
7. PROS AND CONS

Not applicable.

 
8. ALTERNATIVES

Not applicable.

 
9. REQUESTED ACTION / SUGGESTED MOTION / RECOMMENDATION
Staff seeks Council's directive to adopt or reject the Ordinance to amend the boundaries of Single Member District A.

 
Attachments:
 
Ordinance - SMD A Adding Newly Annexed Areas_Possum Trot.pdf
Exhibit A 26-01-2025-03-10 Amended Plat.pdf