Mayor McCoy delivers State of the City, touts fiscal health and new infrastructure projects

Fulshear Mayor McCoy delivered the city's State of the City address at a special council session on Tuesday evening, highlighting the city's fiscal recognitions, recent investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, public-safety initiatives and community programs.

Mayor McCoy said the city maintains a double-A-plus bond rating and has received national recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association, noting the city's budget presentation award (nine consecutive years) and a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting (six years). "Fulshear is where the heart is," he said, framing growth as a result of community values rather than the city's defining characteristic.

The mayor described a 2025 voter-approved general obligation bond program dedicated to parks and recreation totaling approximately $13,500,000 that will fund projects including phase 3 of Primrose Park and future parkland acquisition. He said the city generated about $43,800,000 in combined general fund and utility fund revenue in fiscal year 2025 and supported more than $60,000,000 in capital improvement projects during that period.

On public safety, McCoy said the Fulshear Police Department was recently recognized and that the city ranked eighth among Texas cities for safety; he called community-engagement programs such as the Citizens Police Academy, Rookie Responder, Coffee with Cops and National Night Out important tools for strengthening ties between residents and officers. He also encouraged residents to download the department's new mobile app and to register for the city's free emergency alert system.

Infrastructure updates highlighted by the mayor included completion of upgrades to the downtown wastewater plant, a new facility at Pecan Knoll, additional water reclamation improvements, a citywide meter-swap program and new technologies to streamline service requests. He cited two specific waterline projects aimed at closing gaps in the system: a 16-inch line along FM 1093 between Sims and Harris roads tying into a new 16-inch main, and another 16-inch line along Huggins Road extending from Leyendecker Road to FM 1093 via Charger Way.

On growth and development, McCoy said the city has implemented the GoVWell permitting system and completed more than 1,300 inspections, including more than 230 multifamily safety inspections. He also pointed to recent community investments such as the opening of Eagle Landing Park (which the mayor said averages roughly 27 field rentals per month) and continued programming at the Irene Stern Community Center, which hosts events and now supports Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels operating from the center at no cost to participants.

The mayor outlined economic-development efforts including a small business incentive program, the Local Voices campaign and a new film-friendly city designation intended to attract productions and revenue. He closed by urging residents to stay engaged in local elections and service on boards and commissions.

The special session concluded when Mayor McCoy moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Council member Utakar and passed by voice vote with those present responding "Aye." The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m., and council said regular meeting proceedings would begin at 6:00 p.m.

Internal city names and program details were reported as stated by speakers during the session. Numbers cited in this report are described in the address as approximate.