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MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
March 17, 2026

HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154

CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
(amended to correct term ending date)

AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order

Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Heyward)

Special Announcement

Hal Baldwin Scholarship - Students attending for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship need to sign in on the sheet located on the back podium. If you are watching remotely, please email Sarah Gonzalez at sgonzalez@schertz.com to virtually sign in. Please direct any questions to Ms. Gonzalez.

Presentations

Quarterly Financials - 1st Quarter 2025 (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)

Presentation of the FY24-25 Parks & Recreation Annual Report (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

City Events and Announcements

Announcements of upcoming City Events (B.James/S.Gonzalez)
Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Rodriguez)

Hearing of Residents

This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.

All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.

All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Councilmember prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.

Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.

Consent Agenda Items

The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.

Minutes - Approval of the minutes from the regular Council Meeting on March 3, 2026 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney/I.Chavez)

Appointments, Re-appointments, and Resignations - City of Schertz Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Appointments
- Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Boardmember for term ending 06/30/2028: Nancy Alicia Schuerman Croteau
- Parks and Recreation Boardmember for term ending 09/30/2028: Rodricus Harvey
- Parks and Recreation Boardmember for unexpired term ending 09/30/2027: Janet Sanchez
- Parks and Recreation Alternate 1 Position for term ending 09/30/2028: Jonathan Marquez
- Parks and Recreation Alternate 2 Position for unexpired term ending 09/30/2027: Michelle Frey
- Planning and Zoning Commissioner for the term ending 06/30/2028: Francisco Velazquez
- Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate 1 for the term ending 06/30/2028: Sonja Loredo-Reyes
- Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate 2 for the unexpired term ending 06/30/2027: Sean Grady
- Transportation Safety Advisory Commissioner for term ending 03/31/2028: Jay Starr and Jonathan Marquez
Re-appointments
- Transportation Safety Advisory Commission for term ending 03/31/2028: Richard Dziewit, Steven Icke, and Paul Wiley
- Planning and Zoning for term ending 06/30/2028: Clay Wallace, Glen Outlaw
Resignations, Removals, and Expiring Terms
- TSAC: Donald Nolan, Ronald Stevens, Michael Winter and Melanie McCoy
- Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate 1: Judy Goldick

Resolution 26-R-042 - Approving the recommendation to name the 8.83-acre park property at the intersection of Parklands Way and Park Bluff as Meadow Run Park (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

Resolution 26-R-043 - Authorizing execution and submittal of a Community Affirmation Form for the Texas Water Development Board's performance of a Flood Management Evaluation study for the City of Schertz (B.James/K.Woodlee)

Resolution 26-R-045 - Approving a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 814 Main (S.Williams/B.James)

Discussion and Action Items

Resolution 26-R-038 - Authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for the West Dietz Creek Trail Project. (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

Resolution 26-R-044 -Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2024-25 (S. Gonzalez/J. Walters)

Public Hearings

Ordinance 26-M-009 - Conduct a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 90 Article V. Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees, Section 90-155 Appeals. (S.Williams/B.James)

Closed Session

The City Council will convene in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with its legal counsel regarding potential disannexation.

Reconvene into Regular Session

10.

Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 9.

Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR

11.

March 2026- Major Projects Update Memo

12.

Schertz Area Senior Center Policy Updates - Political Campaigns and Bingo Sponsorships (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

Requests and Announcements

Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City Council agenda
City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)

Adjournment

CERTIFICATION

I, SHEILA EDMONDSON, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH 2026 AT 6:45 P.M., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.

SHEILA EDMONDSON

I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON ________DAY OF ___________________, 2026.
TITLE: _______________________________

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The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS

Mayor Rodriguez
Member
Audit Committee
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
TIRZ II Board

Liaison
Board of Adjustments
Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate

Councilmember Davis– Place 1
Member
Interview Committee
Main Street Committee - Chair
TIRZ II Board

Liaison
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Schertz Housing Authority Board
Transportation Safety Advisory Board

Councilmember Watson – Place 2
Member
Audit Committee

Liaison
Library Advisory Board
Senior Center Advisory Board
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC) -Ex-Officio

Councilmember Macaluso – Place 3
Member
Interview Committee
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
TIRZ II Board

Councilmember Guerrero – Place 4
Member
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Investment Advisory Committee

Liaison
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee

Councilmember Westbrook – Place 5
Member
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC)

Liaison
Planning and Zoning Commission
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC)-Alternate

Councilmember Heyward – Place 6
Member
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Audit Committee
Interview Committee-Chair
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee

Liaison
Building and Standards Commission
Economic Development Corporation - Alternate
Senior Center Advisory Board

Councilmember Sheridan– Place 7

Agenda No.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Finance

Subject:

Quarterly Financials - 1st Quarter 2025 (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)

BACKGROUND

Staff is presenting the 1st Quater 2025-26 Financial Report which includes a comparison of major revenue sources and the budget performance to date.

In this presentation, staff will also cover the review process for sales tax contributors.

Attachments

1st Quarter FY 2025-26

December Presentation

Agenda No.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Community Servic

Subject:

Presentation of the FY24-25 Parks & Recreation Annual Report (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

BACKGROUND

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department compiles an Annual Report each fiscal year to demonstrate our impact on the community, and to highlight the quality of life opportunities available to residents.

Attachments

FY 24-25 Parks & Rec Annual Report

Agenda No. 1.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

Minutes - Approval of the minutes from the regular Council Meeting on March 3, 2026 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney/I.Chavez)

Attachments

Draft Minutes 03-03-2026 City Council Meeting

Agenda No. 3.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Community Servic

Subject:

Resolution 26-R-042 - Approving the recommendation to name the 8.83-acre park property at the intersection of Parklands Way and Park Bluff as Meadow Run Park (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

BACKGROUND

On November 28, 2017, City Council approved Resolution 17-R-105, which authorized a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Parklands Subdivision Unit 1 and 2 to defer construction of public parkland until a later stage in the development. The agreement was amended in 2020, 2023, and 2025, with the final completion of the park to be by the end of 2025. The park is substantially complete, and is pending acceptance by the City until the punch-list items are completed. The park will feature a playscape, picnic pavilion, sport court, two (2) pickleball courts, practice soccer field, practice baseball field, restroom, and parking lot.

On January 26, 2026, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board discussed the naming of the future city park property and recommended the name, Meadow Run Park, due to the park's openness and meadow-like qualities. The Board followed their Naming Policy, which includes guidelines to name park properties based on ecological, historical, or geographical features. The Board's Naming Policy also recommends naming parks independently of the name of the subdivision due to the confusion that can be caused when subdivisions have a private HOA park in addition to a public city park. The Board also voted on alternate names if Council does not approve of the primary recommendation.
1. Meadow Run Park
2. Horizon Park
3. Northview Park

GOAL

The goal is to name the next public city park that is being added to the Schertz Parks system.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The community will benefit from the addition of a new 8.83-acre park in northern Schertz, which was an area identified in the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan that needed additional park acreage to serve the residents of Schertz. The park also features the city's first dedicated outdoor pickleball courts, plus additional much-needed practice space for soccer and baseball/softball.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approve Resolution 26-R-042.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Resolution 26-R-042.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-042 naming Meadow Run Park

park photo

Agenda No. 4.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Engineering

Subject:

BACKGROUND

A Drainage Master Plan for the City of Schertz was identified as a top project recommended for funding and performance by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) through the Flood Management Evaluation (FME) for Small Communities funded through the Flood Infrastructure Fund. Facts that contributed to the selection by the Region 12 Flood Planning Group included the high number of buildings, critical facilities, and roads in high risk, flood-prone areas.

The Drainage Master Plan will evaluate flood risks, update hydrologic and hydraulic data, identify priority mitigation improvements projects, and develop concept-level plans for the top priority projects. The value of the scope of the effort is approximately $650,000 and the plan is expected to be complete by the end of 2026. The work will be entirely done by the TWDB's consultant at no cost to the City. While the Plan was identified by Region 12, the portion of the City that lies within Region 11 Flood Planning Group area will also be included. City Staff will participate in the plan development by attending coordination meetings and a public meeting and by sharing available knowledge, plans, data, and documentation on the City's drainage facilities and areas at risk.

It is notable that the City will still be undertaking preparation of a separate Comprehensive Local Master Drainage Plan that will include both the priority flood prevention projects identified in the FME and projects to mitigate localized nuisance drainage and maintenance issues that are not within the scope of the FME.

GOAL

The goal of Resolution 26-R-043 is to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit a Community Interest Affirmation form required for the Schertz Drainage Master Plan to be prepared under the Flood Management Evaluation for Small Communities program by the Texas Water Development Board.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The benefit to the community of having the TWDB prepare a Drainage Master Plan for flood management projects is the creation of concept plans for the top priorities to mitigate flood issues in the City. The plan will work to guide the investment of funds to develop and maintain drainage infrastructure.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-R-043.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no funding obligation associated with this resolution.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Resolution 26-R-043.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-043 w attachment

Agenda No. 5.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Executive Team

Subject:

Resolution 26-R-045 - Approving a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 814 Main (S.Williams/B.James)

BACKGROUND

The owner of the property at 814 Main Street is applying for a Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development grant for the property. The owner is asking for this 50/50 matching grant for work that is estimated to cost $45,000.00. The work involves demolition work, electrical upgrades, an additional bathroom, AC upgrades, water heater upgrades and finish-out work. This is the first Main Street grant for this property.

GOAL

Highlight the history and culture of the City of Schertz to tourists and residents. Promote and enhance commercial activity along Main Street to promote the economic, cultural and general welfare of the public. The area around Main Street in Schertz once served as the commercial and social hub of the community. The City seeks to improve the image of the area around Main Street through matching grants that promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activities.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Recognize structures of significance to the community's past. Encourage the attraction of small businesses that will create local charm and help develop a sense of place around Main Street. Promote commercial development. Stabilize and improve property values. Foster civic pride. Strengthen the economy of the City by protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the Main Street area to residents and visitors, as well as provide support of local businesses.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-045 authorizing a Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 814 Main Street for up to $22,500.00.

FISCAL IMPACT

This could have a fiscal impact of up to $22,500.00 and would be paid from the Economic Development Department of the General Fund Budget.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-045.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-045 w attachment

Agenda No. 6.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Community Servic

Subject:

Resolution 26-R-038 - Authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for the West Dietz Creek Trail Project. (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

BACKGROUND

The West Dietz Creek Trail is proposed to be a 10-foot wide concrete multi-use path along West Dietz Creek beginning at its crossing with Wiederstein Road, crossing Savannah Dr, crossing Maske Road, and ending at Schertz Parkway. Pedestrian crossing improvements are included for each road crossing as well as rest stations along the trail with benches, trash cans, and water fountains at key intersections. The project is a key component of the 2025 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan that City Council adopted in December 2024.

GOAL

The goal is to enter into the funding agreement with TxDOT to construct a 10-foot wide, approximately 1.73-mile long concrete trail along the West Dietz Creek drainage channel from just south of Wiederstein Road to Schertz Parkway. The trail will have 2 rest stations consisting of bench, trash can, and water fountain, and will include pedestrian crossing signals at trail crossings of Maske Road and Savannah Drive.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The community will benefit from this project by expanding the city's trail network. Trails continue to be a high priority for residents as reflected in the 2025 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Master Plan as well as multiple Resident Satisfaction Surveys in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2023.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approve Resolution 26-R-038.

FISCAL IMPACT

The total project cost is estimated at $1,603,069. This is an increase from the original project estimate ($1,354,889.56) provided in the council memorandum for Resolution 26-R-002 to initiate design services for the project that council approved on January 6, 2026. The total construction amount is estimated at $1,250,000. The city's construction match is 20% or $250,000 and the federal funds are $1,000,000. TxDOT charges the local government oversight costs and those fees total $21,750, making the city's total commitment for construction $271,750. The federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Funds only reimburse for construction, and do not cover professional services such as design, environmental, or construction management, so the city must cover those costs in full. The project is funded through a combination of Parkland Dedication funds and General Fund dollars set-aside specifically for trail development.

TxDOT Responsibility

City Responsibility

$1,000,000 Construction

$250,000 Construction

$331,319 PS&E, Construction Management

$21,750 TxDOT oversight costs (fees)

Total $1,000,000

Total $603,609

Total Project Cost $1,603,609

Funding for the City's responsibility includes the already approved General Fund contributions and investment income of $356,389.56 and $247,219.44 to be funded by the Parkland Dedication Fund with the upcoming quarterly budget adjustment. The Parkland Dedication Fund currently has $635,794 in cash and investments available to use.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Resolution 26-R-038.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-038 AFA West Dietz Creek Trail

Agenda No. 7.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Finance

Subject:

Resolution 26-R-044 -Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2024-25 (S. Gonzalez/J. Walters)

BACKGROUND

State law requires that local governments complete an annual audit by an independent licensed public accounting firm and publish an annual financial report within 6 months of the fiscal year end date.

The auditors look to make sure there are appropriate practices to ensure balanced and true accounts of the City's financial transactions. They do this by looking at a sample of transactions to verify proper approvals were followed and by verifying some values externally with other organizations the City does business with. Based on their review, auditors will provide their findings on how well the City keeps track of its financials.

The City received the highest level of confidence from our auditors that the City's financial statements are fairly represented in the annual report and they found no significant matters or issues as stated in their Governance Letter attached and in the Independent Auditor's Report in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Attached is the official Fiscal Year 2024-25 ACFR for the City of Schertz as of September 30, 2025. These statements show the financial performance and financial health of the City for the previous fiscal year. The presentation will be made by Jeremy G, CPA, Senior Audit Associate, of ABIP, LLP. The Audit Committee consisting of Councilmember Heyward, City Manager Steve Williams, Deputy City Manager Brian James, Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez, Finance Director James Walters, and Assistant Finance Director Jessica Dycus, met on March 10, 2026 to review the audit findings and financial statements as presented by the auditor, Janet Pitman, Partner of ABIP, LLP.

The assets and deferred outflows of the City of Schertz exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $445,020,423 (net position). Of this amount, $93,407,247 (unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the City's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. The City's total net position increased by $67,116,291. This was greater than the increase of $28,702,437 in the prior year due to sales tax growth and additional capital contributions.

As of the close of the current fiscal year, the City's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $231,222,254, an increase of $30,926,126 in comparison with the prior year. The primary cause of this increase was an increase in sales tax revenues that exceeded expenditure growth and additional capital contributions.At the end of the fiscal year, the combined total of the General Fund assigned and unassigned fund balances was $21,407,016 which is 44.7% of the general fund expenditures not including capital outlay. The fund balance policy is to reserve at least a 26% balance. This is an increase of the fund balance by $4,512,446, after restatements.

GOAL

Approve and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024-25.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Filing this document meets required guideliens and meetst he standard of financial transparency for the City.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-044 Approving the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024-25

RECOMMENDATION

Staff and the Audit Committee recommend approval of Resolution 26-R-044.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-044 w attachment

Agenda No. 8.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Executive Team

Subject:

Ordinance 26-M-009 - Conduct a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 90 Article V. Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees, Section 90-155 Appeals. (S.Williams/B.James)

BACKGROUND

On April 1, 2025 the City Council adopted an update to the City water and sewer impact fees. This ordinance set a June 1, 2025 date that properties platted on or after this date would be assessed water and sewer impact fees at the new rate ($8,814 water and $5,556 sewer) versus the old rate ($2,934 and $1,668). Previously with regard to roadway impact fees the City phased in impact fee increases to allow developers in process to factor in this change in fee amount. At the time, the State Legislature was considering bills that would not have allowed these types of phase-ins (the language was subsequently amended to allow them). The goal of the process for adopting impact fees is to provide ample notice that fee increases will occur. Generally, staff has worked with developers with plats in process to get their plats filed if possible before this date. That being said, there can be some unusual circumstances where the facts of the situation — a large portion of the property was already platted, the property owner had subdivision improvement agreements in place and/or were working with staff on them, the owner had started the process of platting and likely could have moved to file the plat if they had ample notice of the impact of not doing so on the fees due. As such, staff is proposing to amend the appeals section to authorize an appeal to the amount of the fee due from the current amount to the prior amount.

GOAL

Develop water and wastewater infrastructure.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Provide an adequate water and wastewater supply now and in the future.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Ordinance 26-M-009 amending Section 90-155 Appeals

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Ordinance 26-M-009.

Attachments

Ordinance 26-M-009 w attachment

Redline

Agenda No. 11.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Engineering

Subject:

March 2026- Major Projects Update Memo

Attachments

March 2026 Project Updates

Agenda No. 12.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

03/17/2026

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Community Servic

Subject:

Schertz Area Senior Center Policy Updates - Political Campaigns and Bingo Sponsorships (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)

BACKGROUND

The Schertz Area Senior Center (SASC) did not previously have a written policy regarding political campaigns and active campaigning in the Senior Center. There were long-standing practices, but it has been needed to formalize them in the Policy Manual. The SASC also has a long-standing practice of hosting bingo games with nominal prizes provided by sponsors. This process needed to be formalized as there were some inconsistencies in what sponsors were providing, as well as some requests from political candidates who desired to sponsor bingo. Staff have provided clear guidelines in the attached policies that can be interrelated when political candidates sponsor bingo games. The SASC Advisory Board discussed the Bingo Policy at their January 15 meeting and at the March 19 meeting, staff will review the Campaign Policy.

Attachments

Schertz Area Senior Center Campaign Policy

Schertz Area Senior Center Bingo Policy