Murphy council approves election call, sewer design contract and development incentives; fair‑housing ordinance adopted
January 20, 2026 | Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
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The Murphy City Council on Jan. 20 took several unanimous actions on routine and development‑related items after a lengthy public‑comment period.
Votes at a glance
- Minutes: Council approved the Jan. 6 meeting minutes by motion; vote recorded as unanimous.
- Special election: Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance calling a special election on May 2, 2026, to reauthorize the sales‑tax allocation for the street‑maintenance repair fund; motion passed unanimously.
- Sewer design agreement: Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a general services agreement with Neil Schafer Inc. to provide engineering design work for rehabilitation or replacement of approximately 3,800 linear feet of sanitary sewer along Skyline Drive in an amount not to exceed $174,900. Staff said design is anticipated to take about six months.
- North Central Texas 911 Board: Council nominated and selected Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Janae Butler to serve a two‑year term on the North Central Texas 911 Board of Managers; motion passed unanimously.
- Economic development incentive: Council moved to approve an economic development incentive agreement with Convenium Investments LLC for purchase of land, pending final legal review; motion passed unanimously.
- Fair‑housing ordinance: Council approved Item 11B, an ordinance establishing fair‑housing standards; the motion passed unanimously.
The sewer rehabilitation proposal was discussed briefly: Public‑works staff described the work as proactive maintenance to replace undersized and aging pipe and to address bellies and swells in existing lines; the presentation noted most work is behind the curb to limit street damage. The contract amount presented for design work was “not to exceed $174,900.”
Council also recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D to discuss property and litigation matters related to zoning and development, reconvened, and reported no action coming out of the session.
The council administered the oath of office to Scott Eckstein as the city’s fire marshal earlier in the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Minutes: Council approved the Jan. 6 meeting minutes by motion; vote recorded as unanimous.
- Special election: Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance calling a special election on May 2, 2026, to reauthorize the sales‑tax allocation for the street‑maintenance repair fund; motion passed unanimously.
- Sewer design agreement: Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a general services agreement with Neil Schafer Inc. to provide engineering design work for rehabilitation or replacement of approximately 3,800 linear feet of sanitary sewer along Skyline Drive in an amount not to exceed $174,900. Staff said design is anticipated to take about six months.
- North Central Texas 911 Board: Council nominated and selected Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Janae Butler to serve a two‑year term on the North Central Texas 911 Board of Managers; motion passed unanimously.
- Economic development incentive: Council moved to approve an economic development incentive agreement with Convenium Investments LLC for purchase of land, pending final legal review; motion passed unanimously.
- Fair‑housing ordinance: Council approved Item 11B, an ordinance establishing fair‑housing standards; the motion passed unanimously.
The sewer rehabilitation proposal was discussed briefly: Public‑works staff described the work as proactive maintenance to replace undersized and aging pipe and to address bellies and swells in existing lines; the presentation noted most work is behind the curb to limit street damage. The contract amount presented for design work was “not to exceed $174,900.”
Council also recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D to discuss property and litigation matters related to zoning and development, reconvened, and reported no action coming out of the session.
The council administered the oath of office to Scott Eckstein as the city’s fire marshal earlier in the meeting.
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