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Mayor pro tem Blake Jones moved to approve the consent agenda, and Derek Weathers seconded. The council approved items 7.1–7.9 without discussion. The consent agenda included minutes for the June 10 regular meeting, two façade‑improvement agreements under the city’s matching incentive program with Garza Properties (208 and 114 East Chambers Street), and several plats: a conveyance plat for Live Oaks Apartments (approximately 29 acres at 400‑423 North Main Street), a preliminary plat for Lot 111 of Kilpatrick Switch Addition (approx. 42 acres), and preliminary and final plats for Harvest Hill additions (78 lots / ~105 acres, plus phase 1 and phase 2 final plats of ~25 and ~34 acres respectively).

The council then considered a separate resolution to accept a public water‑utility easement from Hector and Josephine Moran as part of the FM‑4 to Gardega 16‑inch water transmission main project. City staff said the design includes about 15,000 linear feet of 16‑inch pipe and that the easement is needed to cross property south of the railroad. The council approved acquiring the easement for $20,000 plus closing costs; the purchase will be funded from the project allocation in the Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024. John Warren moved to approve the easement and Oliver Cosby seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

The council also approved an interlocal mutual‑aid agreement with the City of Burleson for fire department emergency services. Fire leadership said the towns have long provided reciprocal aid by handshake, but Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating criteria require a formal interlocal agreement to receive credit in ISO evaluations; the new written agreement and aligned EMS protocols were presented as meeting those expectations. Derek Weathers moved to approve the mutual‑aid agreement and John Warren seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

On a separate zoning/plat item, the council approved a one‑time 30‑day extension to allow submittal of a revised preliminary plat for Lakeney Place (41 single‑family lots on approximately 9.78 acres near the northeast intersection of Cedar Street and Blakeney Street). Oliver Cosby moved to approve the extension and Blake Jones seconded; the motion was unanimous. City staff said the subdivision will return to planning and zoning on July 14 and then to council on July 22.

After a closed executive session conducted under Texas Government Code section 551.071 to receive legal advice on two matters (a petition involving Johnson County Power LLC before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and contemplated litigation involving housing finance corporations), the council voted to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file suit against Pecos Housing Finance Corporation, members of its board and any other necessary parties. Blake Jones moved the authorization and John Warren seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (items 7.1–7.9): motion by Blake Jones; second Derek Weathers; outcome: approved unanimously. Items include minutes, two Garza Properties façade grants (208 and 114 E. Chambers St.), conveyance plat for Live Oaks Apartments (~29 acres), preliminary plat for Lot 111 of Kilpatrick Switch (~42 acres), and Harvest Hill preliminary and final plats (78 lots / ~105 acres; phase 1 ~25 acres; phase 2 ~34 acres).
- 8.1 (public water utility easement from Hector and Josephine Moran): motion by John Warren; second Oliver Cosby; approved unanimously; consideration: $20,000 purchase + closing costs; funding: Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024.
- 8.2 (mutual‑aid agreement with City of Burleson, fire services): motion by Derek Weathers; second John Warren; approved unanimously.
- 8.3 (30‑day extension for Lakeney Place preliminary plat, 41 lots): motion by Oliver Cosby; second Blake Jones; approved unanimously.
- 9.2 (authorize lawsuit against Pecos Housing Finance Corporation and related parties): motion by Blake Jones; second John Warren; approved unanimously.

Council members present who participated in votes included Blake Jones (mayor pro tem), Derek Weathers (District 1), Oliver Cosby (District 3) and John Warren (District 4). City Manager Michael Marrero and department staff attended and presented on technical items. The council took no other public actions after the votes and adjourned.

Ending: With unanimous votes on each item, the council adjourned after approving the listed resolutions, plats and the litigation authorization.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cleburne - City Council - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council unanimously approved a multi‑item consent agenda, accepted a $20,000 easement for a 16‑inch water transmission line, ratified a mutual‑aid agreement with Burleson Fire Department, granted a 30‑day plat extension and authorized the city attorney to sue Pecos Housing Finance Corporation and related parties.","taxTitle","Cleburne City , Johnson County, Texas","taxId",54073,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6523189,"Cleburne economic development director outlines retail strategy, trade-area data and recruitment wins",825,1308000,2133000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065372-a8568783eba1cf49755bd7fcbb7e2732&start=1308&end=2133","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065372-a8568783eba1cf49755bd7fcbb7e2732/thumbnail_1308000.jpg","/articles/6523189/Texas/Cleburne-economic-development-director-outlines-retail-strategy-trade-area-data-and-recruitment-wins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523189-9295901dd6b69762fdd33894111c8fa6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922592&Signature=Dg0~4VFaNK-5gb3o6YIQ6jPCQ9TGsxsQtV1bNMIn-yKhdtNaw5tygioFTZxpVJcWhaGgKIKpHuqzqY4I-zOe1MVO9~g5HtoM9tB6AWzgtjLxDeVu~ysACVdbl-UDv8f8JRdqk8isroOj9ttXOHQrv1AD83biScUafkkPv~uANbICbHTfOMVeUmjxVIBZTdcsF~mvl~45QC9P808UQYgiwlrCo4Y29aFXj3ZyqhqhKQj5~W-XoqrzkzWl-8jGQbA019buQWFJrweEmhFI6ft5w6jgHBq11bnavhGWf6nNK8Hxh1NZHstlhORUqla08yXQKE7nieS6eWYHnnK-ReqdiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Fackle, the City of Cleburne’s director of economic development, told the City Council that the department will prioritize recruiting large-scale, capital‑intensive projects that create primary jobs and use data to attract retail, dining and entertainment brands to the city.

Fackle said the department’s strategy begins with retail analytics: retail leakage/surplus studies, trade‑area maps and mobile-device visitation patterns. He said the city captures roughly 18% more retail sales than would be expected for its population and demographics and that one category — building materials and garden equipment — shows roughly $63,000,000 in surplus sales driven by national anchors such as Lowe’s and Home Depot.

“That story is what I’m telling retailers and developers about Cleburne,” Fackle said, describing mobile-device data for a Walmart Supercenter on West Henderson that shows visitors drawn from a wide trade area including Granbury, Burleson, Mansfield and parts of Dallas‑Fort Worth.

Nut graf: The presentation framed retail recruitment as a data problem to be solved, not only by chasing national brands but by matching sites to the trade‑area economics retailers require. Fackle said record 2025 sales‑tax collections and a visible trade area strengthen the city’s pitch.

Fackle walked council members through the common data points national chains require: trade‑area demographics, real‑estate availability and price, visibility and co‑tenancy, competition and cannibalization risks. He described how the city uses mobile-device “home location” mapping (overnight location algorithm) to demonstrate that some shopping trips originate well outside city limits, expanding Cleburne’s effective retail market.

He listed recent openings and developments that bolster recruitment: Olive Garden’s early strong sales; Chipotle under construction on West Henderson; Ollie’s and Big Lots additions; 7 Brew occupying a former Firestone site; Dollar General under construction on East Henderson; and a second local Taqueria Mexicano Grill location. He also said the airport (where he is coordinating with Airport Manager Clinton Tuggle) and civic assets such as La Moderna Field and the John Warren Sports Complex are part of the city’s value proposition.

Fackle said the city collects a 2% local option sales tax, with 1% staying in the city’s general fund and 1% split evenly between the city’s 4A and 4B economic development corporations, and that current sales‑tax momentum strengthens both general revenues and economic development funding options.

He described outreach channels the city will use, including industry conferences run by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and RetailLive. He said attendance at regional events has already produced active recruitment leads and that he plans continued presence at trade shows. He also described near‑term programs: working with the Small Business Administration and the Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance on SBA outreach, exploring reengagement with Main Street programs through the Texas Historical Commission’s First Street initiative, and seeking designation as a film‑friendly Texas community through the Texas Film Commission.

Council reaction was positive. Mayor Cain said the presentation was the most detailed retail‑leakage briefing the council had seen in years and praised the department’s new staff capacity.

Ending: Fackle said he will return with additional implementation details as recruitment opportunities and programs develop, and he stood for questions following the presentation.","Director of economic development Joe Fackle told the City Council that Cleburne’s retail sector shows a surplus in several categories, outlined data-driven recruiting tactics and listed recent and pending openings including Olive Garden and Chipotle.","actionData","errors"]

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Cleburne City Council approves consent agenda, easement, Burleson mutual‑aid pact, plat extension and authorizes lawsuit

Cleburne economic development director outlines retail strategy, trade-area data and recruitment wins