Comal County authorizes notice of intent for up to $25.575M in certificates of obligation for water‑quality land program

The Comal County Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $25,575,000 to fund public‑improvement projects, including property acquisitions for the Comal County Water Quality Protection Lands Program, project-related professional services, and materials and equipment. A county presenter said the notice must be posted once a week for two consecutive weeks in the county newspaper and on the county website and that publication must begin at least 46 days prior to the order authorizing issuance.

Staff outlined the implementation timeline: if approved, the court will publish notice and hold a workshop Oct. 29 to explain land‑selection procedures and solicit public and nonprofit comment through Nov. 12; Nov. 19 was identified as a possible date to take action on a forgiveness agreement and land‑selection process (staff cited roughly $4,500,000 of forgiveness in the deal); an application period and committee appointments could follow with potential appointments on Jan. 7, 2027. County bond counsel and financial advisors attended the meeting for questions.