Council backs FEMA engineering pre‑selection, recreational-trails grant application and a Hotel/Motel sponsorship Council approved selection of Schomburg & Polk Inc. for FEMA-related professional services, authorized a Texas Parks & Wildlife recreational-trails grant application with local match, and approved a $5,000 Hotel/Motel sponsorship to Texas Bass Nation for a September 2026 tournament.

Gun Barrel City is gearing up for future disasters with a new FEMA strategy, while also pursuing exciting grants for recreational trails and a major fishing tournament!

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Council directs staff to require engineer certification or craft inspection/fee plan for subdivision permits Council debated a proposed subdivision site-plan permit to verify on-site infrastructure is built to approved plans; members were split between requiring developer engineer sign-offs and city inspection with fees; staff will return with rewritten language and fee proposals.

Gun Barrel City councilors are locked in a heated debate over how to ensure new subdivisions are built to code—will they trust developers or demand more city oversight?

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Gun Barrel City looks to youth sports, retail leakage to drive growth EDC and council members prioritized capturing retail leakage and developing youth/tournament sports fields on a 60-acre site as short-term strategies to attract visitors, hotels and restaurants and increase sales tax revenue.

Gun Barrel City is setting its sights on youth sports and retail growth to boost the local economy, with ambitious plans to transform a 60-acre site into a hub of activity.

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Gun Barrel City designates GrantWorks to handle FEMA pre‑positioning and grant administration Council approved Resolution R‑2025‑010 to select GrantWorks as the city’s disaster‑recovery grant administrator for FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs; staff said the selection incurs no upfront cost and engineers will be selected at a future meeting.

Gun Barrel City has taken a proactive step by appointing GrantWorks as its disaster-recovery grant administrator, ensuring no upfront costs while gearing up for future emergencies!

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Planning department reports multiple active projects; coordination needed with neighboring Maybank City Planner Britney Anderson told council the planning department has four active development projects and one new predevelopment filing, including Hillsdale Phase 2, a preliminary plat at 606 East Main Street that awaits resubmittal, a youth activity center site plan, Enrich Life Medical Center resubmittal, and permits for a luxury motel and HTO.

Gun Barrel City is buzzing with new developments, from a luxury motel to a youth activity center, all requiring careful planning and coordination!

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Gun Barrel City treasurer reports near-budget revenues, strong reserves and ongoing vacancies City Treasurer Mickey Rainey reported to council that, through Aug. 30, 2025, the city had realized most budgeted revenue, with sales tax beating budget by roughly $79,675, total reserves of about $3.95 million, and several open public-safety positions.

Gun Barrel City Treasurer Mickey Rainey reveals a promising financial outlook with revenues exceeding expectations and nearly $4 million in reserves, but the city faces critical vacancies in public safety.

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Gun Barrel City EDC approves up to $400,000 to help Soulman's Barbecue renovate vacant Main Street building The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and city council approved a performance-based assistance package for Soulman's Barbecue to renovate the former Whataburger at 938 Main Street. The package combines grants and a loan, is tied to a certificate of occupancy, and includes hiring expectations and building renovation commitments.

Gun Barrel City is making a bold investment in its future by approving up to $400,000 in assistance for Soulman's Barbecue to breathe new life into a vacant Main Street building!

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Votes at a glance: council actions Oct. 28, 2025 A summary of formal motions and recorded votes from the Gun Barrel City Council meeting on Oct. 28, 2025, including consent agenda approval, authorization to manage an expiring CD, adoption of the 2025-26 budget and tax rate, and EDC assistance to Soulman's Barbecue.

The Gun Barrel City Council made significant strides on October 28, 2025, from adopting the new budget to approving financial assistance for a local BBQ favorite!

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Gun Barrel City council adopts 2025-26 budget, restores employee raises and holds property tax rate at 0 The Gun Barrel City Council on Oct. 28 adopted the city's fiscal year 2025-26 budget, approved step raises for eligible employees and allocated $25,212 from the capital improvement fund to buy an administrative police vehicle. The council also set the city's property tax rate at 0% for the coming year.

Gun Barrel City Council has just adopted a budget that restores employee raises and keeps the property tax rate at a remarkable 0%!

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Gunbarrel City Council approves consent agenda and proclaims National Night Out for 2025 City council enacts routine items and designates October 7, 2025, for National Night Out.

Gun Barrel City Council is not just tackling routine matters but also uniting the community for National Night Out on October 7, 2025, to strengthen bonds between residents and law enforcement.

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Gun Barrel City Council Reviews Community Services and Approves Various Funding Requests Council discusses community event planning and approves funding for animal shelter services and local events.

The Gun Barrel City Council is making strides in community engagement with exciting events, essential updates, and new funding for local initiatives!

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Gunbarrel City Council Faces Budget Accountability Amid Public Outcry for Employee Raises Residents demand council action on budget to ensure staff wage increases amidst member absences.

Gun Barrel City residents are raising their voices for accountability as they demand fair wages for city employees and a budget that reflects their needs.

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