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Staff and Libertas representatives presented concept exhibits showing two phases (about 308 lots in Phase 1 and roughly 688 total lots at full build‑out under current concepts), proposed on‑site streets, stormwater detention, and water and sanitary layouts. The project is bounded in part by the BNSF rail line and will require several off‑site infrastructure connections to integrate with the city system.

Key financial and performance terms included: a proposed public improvement district (PID) finance structure capped at $30,000,000 to fund on‑site infrastructure that would later be conveyed to the city; developer payment of impact fees at the time of building permit (the packet estimates roughly $930,000 in impact fees tied to the project as units build); developer‑funded off‑site sanitary sewer work estimated at about $5,000,000 to get Phase 1 connected; and a $2,000,000 infrastructure incentive earmarked to support plant expansion when warranted. The agreement contains performance benchmarks; for example, the city will not begin construction on a new sewer plant until 50% of Phase 1 lots are sold, and the developer agreed to timelines for construction and commencement of operations.

Council and staff discussed open-space and amenity concepts for the greenway and creek corridor that runs through the site, including pocket parks, trails and potential connectivity to downtown. The development team said they plan to preserve the creek’s integrity and to locate parks, trails, dog parks and playscapes in the green areas and around detention features; final details will be determined through subsequent plat and PD (planned development) approvals.

Council approved the development agreement contingent on final administrative and engineering signoffs and voted to adopt a related resolution setting public hearing dates for annexation of roughly 125 acres still in the ETJ (Resolution R2025‑01‑04). The council also approved a professional services agreement authorizing reimbursement of certain developer expenses tied to the project.

Action taken: council approved the Libertas development agreement (Nature Creek Reserve), authorized PID financing parameters (cap $30,000,000) and approved a resolution to schedule required public hearings for annexation (R2025‑01‑04).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Decatur - City Council - Jan 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Decatur City Council on Jan. 27 approved a development agreement with Libertas Decatur LP for Nature Creek Reserve, a multi‑phase residential project totaling about 200 acres, and authorized initial PID financing parameters and annexation steps.","taxTitle","Decatur, Wise County, Texas","taxId",52370,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746330,"Decatur council adopts water, wastewater study and advances rate ordinance after presentation",1064,2792000,3856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154662-fa7b0f644fd0b13833bf82fe129a8dc3&start=2792&end=3856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154662-fa7b0f644fd0b13833bf82fe129a8dc3/thumbnail_2792000.jpg","/articles/6746330/Decatur/Wise-County/Texas/Decatur-council-adopts-water-wastewater-study-and-advances-rate-ordinance-after-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746330-6174307feda31efc682a2d15efeda039/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742243&Signature=PbspLuTPwxUT0~cLZR~BkL9~m1UJ9~SGRiFtQom4ANo5TtR3PyjEc7qExH9Kk2orICClECLbYPCLmt2DU8p~yXw-Bmzknl08OZqWF8E9B4L-N7JIcD3A8L0CbW2Nel1IINyegHko77VU-fFaw~e4crDt8EwAi8NwZjb-4LtrCoBxldSqbOt~oAXEu5dTmPDYJL5182KPbphEJwNbDSeyi5tG~1AkM4tEPRiMSiubYKGgg4SGypRxu2JhsW4UZjeA7fv4Llyg2x8aTosREjub2sEeDYrvlmfsIXTjs3AUhyFHWh1q0akIvO-vbIye0ar5NcQ~YDScsuHKgFo5cWYOdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Decatur City Council on Jan. 27 adopted a resolution to accept a five‑year water and wastewater rate study and moved a first reading of an ordinance to implement new rates.

Nugent Strategies consultant Chris Eckert told the council the utility operates as an enterprise fund and must cover fixed costs, maintain reserves for seasonal revenue swings, and reinvest in infrastructure. Eckert said the city has gone several years without a rate adjustment while costs have continued to rise and the city plans substantial capital work that cannot be covered by current rates alone.

The study projects average residential-billing impacts. For a low‑use household measured as 2,000 gallons of water and 2,000 gallons of wastewater, the current combined monthly bill of $59.78 would rise to $66.20 under the plan presented. An “average” residential customer (6,600 gallons water, 4,000 gallons wastewater) now paying $88.81 would see a proposed monthly bill of $100.07. Eckert said the plan includes increases in both the fixed monthly charge and the consumption (variable) charge so the utility can cover debt service and fixed expenses tied to capital projects.

Eckert reviewed the capital needs underlying the recommendations: the study lists roughly $64 million in the top 10 water projects and $167.85 million in wastewater projects across long‑term planning, with an estimated $2.16 million of capital between 2025–2030 identified specifically in the plan that would not be funded entirely by impact fees. The council previously updated impact fees (water impact fee of $4,007.80 and wastewater $9,078.00) to have growth help fund system expansion, Eckert noted, but said rates are still required to maintain reserves and meet standard debt‑service coverage targets (the study uses a 1.25x coverage target).

Council discussion centered on customer impacts and the phasing of increases. Eckert presented multi‑year scenarios and regional comparisons; he emphasized that rates should be revisited annually as budgets and capital plans evolve. After public and council discussion, a council member moved and another seconded adoption of Resolution R2025‑01‑03 to accept the study; the motion passed by voice vote. The ordinance setting new rates was given a first reading (Ordinance 2025‑0203) and will return for a subsequent reading and final action.

The resolution and ordinance language adopted by the council reflect the study’s recommendation to raise both fixed and variable charges for all customer classes; staff said commercial classes and larger meter sizes will also see escalations that align fixed charges with system demand. The ordinance is scheduled to return for final reading and adoption as part of the council’s next ordinance cycle.

Action taken: council adopted Resolution R2025‑01‑03 to accept the water and wastewater rate study (voice vote); council conducted the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑0203 to adopt rates.","The Decatur City Council on Jan. 27 adopted a resolution to accept a five‑year water and wastewater rate study and moved a first reading of an ordinance to implement new rates.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746316,"City departments report progress on downtown, public works, airport and inspections",839,15000,854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154662-fa7b0f644fd0b13833bf82fe129a8dc3&start=15&end=854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154662-fa7b0f644fd0b13833bf82fe129a8dc3/thumbnail_15000.jpg","/articles/6746316/Decatur/Wise-County/Texas/City-departments-report-progress-on-downtown-public-works-airport-and-inspections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746316-84689072ffe689ec5909a132082ae1b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742243&Signature=aZ0GUYq3MT9tyJ1wGu8jKqncM5JkImdvN~9PNi42Gml1IiepGw21plLJdZt1hPt1PprwnLVEaL9rnGV-z23rbJ0-mh~BkxWJOEnUlTthrmFinryju52XPIJo4zWW-5qNEqHi1AK51nfD2YQoLr3zwxb4d3q-sopp4fwDxjCunzUWyUivPQJhCEXh-oe6t2z1sEPYggtRWnCya4N2OpI2idxUAAForjvS4peJZGDN4XqB0cSM-xeq0N~~EaMKKg6-PBFMbC6jwHXW9GkHLXqELgCOkf01WlFS50zbcL4iOCEo-gRRvtj1iS8lZxmguyCaujS665YO6AVupdVRAgsULg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff provided updates on Jan. 27 across several departments, reporting progress on downtown programs, capital projects and permitting.

Conference center: Carla reported ongoing HVAC work and a planned upgrade to the facility’s audio‑visual and internet service (a dedicated DSP). She said recent sales increased year over year and listed upcoming events including a Chamber auction, a Feb. 8 father‑daughter dance, a Valentine dinner/dance and the Texas Municipal League District 8 event on April 4.

Main Street: The Main Street representative reviewed historical downtown photos and recent infrastructure work, including completion of a 12‑inch water line that provides improved water access for both north and south square and enables future water‑suppression systems at the courthouse. The board is pursuing historic‑preservation guidelines for the existing Main Street district and continuing placemaking and tourism strategies.

Public Works and airport: Greg summarized status on neighborhood and subdivision projects (Deer Park/Chisholm Apartments, Paloma Trails, Vista Park), a near‑complete state Street water line, and the Poco water line at 95% with a pending final walk‑through. The department reported total annual jet and avgas gallons sold of 96,007, an increase from about 71,000 in 2023; the airport fuel fee increase (from 5¢ to 9¢ per gallon) generated additional revenue. Public Works also reported ongoing work on a splash pad project and completion of the Seth Keener skate park.

Inspections, permitting and code enforcement: Wayne reported the inspections and permitting division issued a multiyear high of 747 permits in 2024 with valuations near $88,000,000 (up substantially from 2023), producing approximately $702,000 in permit fees (including plan review and impact fees). The department has implemented a new online permitting system (GovWell) and continues a focus on substandard structures, outside storage and public‑safety related enforcement; code enforcement opened 267 cases in 2024 and closed 221 (81% closure rate).

Council thanked staff for process improvements and for focusing on downtown preservation and infrastructure coordination. No formal council actions were taken on the reports.","At the Jan. 27 meeting, city staff reported on conference center operations, downtown Main Street projects, multiple public‑works infrastructure projects and inspection/permitting activity.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746321,"Decatur EDC clears real‑estate sale to International Aviation Composites for rotor‑blade testing tower",494,4869000,5363000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154662-fa7b0f644fd0b13833bf82fe129a8dc3&start=4869&end=5363","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154662-fa7b0f644fd0b13833bf82fe129a8dc3/thumbnail_4869000.jpg","/articles/6746321/Decatur/Wise-County/Texas/Decatur-EDC-clears-realestate-sale-to-International-Aviation-Composites-for-rotorblade-testing-tower","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746321-c18439e21e35a3ff289dee072322b593/orig.mp4?Expires=1770742243&Signature=NUnkjCg33Mo4F2vANRBBs99eHmpp9WVmgZRZGdX2FXnBwO4yWdAGTs6ZWyWelizl0EnCvjcpuFe65yVKWRFxE3yGM~5o2beojEmwIipI2JcjajB4vrqr6p895UuHy8HJeCQuyKsPFOgdcnlKeGjawx9fZfAPqMsTd3Yj22mH8T0bJ78g8JSaIp0v9MVhPTJDzI2ctw2EZ8oSknlBYVpDh-Awvlo7rvXJoS7Hi8t1h25cBZWdCK8paR8LsVYUuLUwwKqt0qnj3j2fCuhkBjINX5IeKMKXvRCBqHcLxe2pTwWtu5uAmUca4REjze8A5rFYF8~jE3oL4ZwWT0ZrBEccEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Decatur City Council on Jan. 27 authorized the Decatur Economic Development Corporation to execute a real‑estate sales contract with International Aviation Composites (IAC) to locate a rotor‑blade testing tower at Eagles Landing Business Park.

EDC staff said the prospect was referred by an existing Decatur company and represents job creation and investment in the city. Deal points recited in the public presentation included a minimum capital investment of $2,675,000 to be completed by Oct. 31, 2026; a requirement to construct the rotor‑blade testing tower and commence operations by that deadline; elevated landscaping standards for site appearance in the industrial park; and a right of repurchase clause that would allow the EDC to reacquire the property for $1 and require removal of improvements if the developer does not construct the testing tower by the agreed date.

IAC president Randy Stevens attended and provided brief background on the company’s history and interest in locating operations in Decatur. Council members moved and seconded a motion authorizing the EDC president to execute the real‑estate sales contract within parameters discussed in the executive session; the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Action taken: council authorized the EDC president to execute the real‑estate sales contract between IAC Limited and the Decatur EDC, within the parameters discussed in executive session.","The Decatur Economic Development Corporation and city council authorized a real‑estate sales contract with International Aviation Composites (IAC) to site a rotor‑blade testing tower at Eagles Landing Business Park. The contract includes a minimum capital investment and deadlines for construction and commencement of operations.","actionData","errors"]

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