PUBLIC HEARINGS # 1 and #2 FOR 14.018 ACRES INCLUDING A PORTION ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY 

LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under the provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code that the City of Dripping Springs will hold public hearings during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. (Public Hearing # 1) and again on February 12, 2019 at 6:35 p.m. (Public Hearing # 2), located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed initiation of voluntary annexation proceedings of the following property located in Hays County, Texas, totaling approximately 14.018 acres, to include adjacent right-of-way, also referred to as the Robinson Annexation: 

13.127 acres of land out of the Benjamin F. Hanna Survey in Hays County, Texas, being that same property described in a Special Warranty Deed to Virginia Robinson by deed of record in Volume 4800, Page 601, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas; also to include 

.891 acres out of the Benjamin F. Hanna Survey No. 28, Abstract No. 222, being a variable right-of-way width west of U.S. Highway 290, adjacent to the 13.127 acres.   

The annexation petition, including maps, are available for inspection at Dripping Springs City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A Municipal Services Plan for the tract will be available at the public hearing and copies will be available for inspection.  After the two (2) required public hearings, the City Council will consider an ordinance for the annexation at their March 5, 2019 City Council meeting.  For additional information call City Hall at: (512)-858-4725, or email to acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com. 

Project Name: Dog N Bone

Project #: SD2019-0006
Subject Location: 310 Old Fitzhugh Rd 

Status: This site development permit application is scheduled to be approved no earlier than March 2nd, 2019

Documents: Dog N bone Site Plan 

Project Name: 505 Old Fitzhugh Rd Variances- Postponed indefinitely
Project #: VAR2018-0009
Subject Location: located at 505 Old Fitzhugh Rd, Historic District. 

Public Hearing: Postponed indefinitely 

Sign Ordinance Amendment

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider taking action on the proposed ordinance amendments during its meeting on December 17, 2018.  City Council will review the ordinance after receiving recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The city encourages attendance during the public hearings to voice concerns or support for the proposed changes and welcomes feedback prior to the meeting. If you would like to provide written comments, please send them to City Secretary Andrea Cunningham at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com. For specific questions, please contact City Administrator Michelle Fischer at mfischer@cityofdrippingsprings.com. To view the draft ordinance amendment, click here.

Bids for Ground Maintenance

Notice is hereby given that the City of Dripping Springs is soliciting Bids for Ground Maintenance on City Property and Parks.  

REQUEST FOR BIDS: “Ground Maintenance on City Property and Parks”Sealed Bids, must be submitted in one (1) original, (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy (in PDF format) on CD or flash drive and shall be delivered to: City of Dripping Springs, City Administrator 511 Mercer St./P.O. 384 Dripping Springs TX 78620. Bids must be submitted by 4:00 PM on December 28th, 2018, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.Contractors interested in bidding on the City Properties are encouraged to attend a tour of the City Properties on December 21, 2018. If interested in participating in the tour, please contact Craig Rice, Maintenance Director at crice@cityofdrippingsprings.com by 4:00 p.m. on December 20, 2018. The purpose is to ask questions about the contract requirements and to understand the areas to be maintained. 

If additional information is requested please email questions to mfischer@cityofdrippingsprings.com.  Bid information may be picked up at the above address or viewed online here.

The City of Dripping Springs requests the submission of qualifications statements which will lead to the possible award of separate contracts to provide Easement Acquisition Services, Appraiser for Easements; Reviewer Appraiser services for projects involving Wastewater System Improvements. The projects are expected to be funded in part through the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) Clean Water (CWSRF) State Revolving Fund and/or Drinking Water (DWSRF) program.  The services for Easement Acquisition will be used for the acquisition of certain property easements necessary to complete the project.  The services for Appraiser and Appraiser Reviewer will be for the appraisal of certain easements necessary to complete the project. The City will evaluate the proposals for each professional service to determine which firm in each field has the highest qualifications. The special counsel services will be procured through an RFQ proposal process. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, February 8, 2019, at the offices of the City of Dripping Springs, ATTENTION: Ginger Faught, Deputy City Administrator, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. One (1) original, one (1) electronic and three (3) copies of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “Easement Acquisition Services”, “Appraiser RFQ”, or “Appraiser Reviewer RFQ”. This procurement is subject to Environmental Protection Agency requirements in 40 CFR 31.36. Small, minority, and women business enterprises are encouraged to submit qualification statements for consideration. This RFQ includes EPA established MBE/WBE goals: MBE: CONSTRUCTION 19.44%, EQUIPMENT 16.28%, SERVICES 20.41% AND SUPPLIES 25.34%; WBE: CONSTRUCTION 9.17%, EQUIPMENT 11.45%, SERVICES 13.66% AND SUPPLIES 8.82%. The TWDB's DBE website is located at: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/programs/DBE/index.asp

The City of Dripping Springs requests the submission of qualifications statements which will lead to the possible award of separate contracts to provide Easement Acquisition Services, Appraiser for Easements; Reviewer Appraiser services for projects involving Wastewater System Improvements. The projects are expected to be funded in part through the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) Clean Water (CWSRF) State Revolving Fund and/or Drinking Water (DWSRF) program. The services to be obtained for each professional of Special Wastewater Counsel shall be all legal and financial services, respectively, necessary for the issuance of bonds by the City to the TWDB or other legal sources. The services to be obtained for the surveying services; are necessary for the wastewater system improvements. The services for Appraiser and Appraiser Reviewer will be for the appraisal of certain easements necessary to complete the project. The City will evaluate the proposals for each professional service to determine which firm in each field has the highest qualifications. The special counsel services will be procured through an RFQ proposal process. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the offices of the City of Dripping Springs, ATTENTION: Ginger Faught, Deputy City Administrator, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. One (1) original, one (1) electronic and three (3) copies of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material “Easement Acquisition Services”, “Appraiser RFQ”, or “Appraiser Reviewer RFQ”. This procurement is subject to Environmental Protection Agency requirements in 40 CFR 31.36. Small, minority, and women business enterprises are encouraged to submit qualification statements for consideration. This RFQ includes EPA established MBE/WBE goals: MBE: CONSTRUCTION 19.44%, EQUIPMENT 16.28%, SERVICES 20.41% AND SUPPLIES 25.34%; WBE: CONSTRUCTION 9.17%, EQUIPMENT 11.45%, SERVICES 13.66% AND SUPPLIES 8.82%. The TWDB's DBE website is located at: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/programs/DBE/index.asp 

The City of Dripping Springs requests the submission of qualifications statements which will lead to the possible award of separate contracts to provide Special Wastewater Counsel; Surveying, Appraiser for Easements; Reviewer Appraiser services for projects involving Wastewater System Improvements. The projects are expected to be funded in part through the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) Clean Water (CWSRF) State Revolving Fund and/or Drinking Water (DWSRF) program. The services to be obtained for each professional of Special Wastewater Counsel shall be all legal and financial services, respectively, necessary for the issuance of bonds by the City to the TWDB or other legal sources. The services to be obtained for the surveying services; are necessary for the wastewater system improvements. The services for Appraiser and Appraiser Reviewer will be for the appraisal of certain easements necessary to complete the project. The City will evaluate the proposals for each professional service to determine which firm in each field has the highest qualifications. The special counsel services will be procured through an RFQ proposal process. Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the offices of the City of Dripping Springs, ATTENTION: Ginger Faught, Deputy City Administrator, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. One (1) original, one (1) electronic and three (3) copies of the proposal must be sealed and clearly marked on the face of the shipping material "Surveying RFQ", “Special Counsel RFQ”, “Appraiser RFQ”, or “Appraiser Reviewer RFQ”. This procurement is subject to Environmental Protection Agency requirements in 40 CFR 31.36. Small, minority, and women business enterprises are encouraged to submit qualification statements for consideration. This RFQ includes EPA established MBE/WBE goals: MBE: CONSTRUCTION 19.44%, EQUIPMENT 16.28%, SERVICES 20.41% AND SUPPLIES 25.34%; WBE: CONSTRUCTION 9.17%, EQUIPMENT 11.45%, SERVICES 13.66% AND SUPPLIES 8.82%. The TWDB's DBE website is located at: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/programs/DBE/index.asp