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Van Alstyne Council to Hold Public Hearing on Solara Public Improvement District

Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, regarding the Solara Public Improvement District. The item addresses a petition from Paul O'Daniel, Mary O'Daniel, William Thomas Witherspoon, Sandra Stein Witherspoon, and Van Alstyne 93 Acres LLC.

Jubal Pennington

July 18, 20261 min read

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Hearing Details and Purpose

The Van Alstyne City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing on July 14, 2026. The meeting agenda item focuses on considering and potentially adopting a resolution that would establish the Solara Public Improvement District. The council will also review orders for public improvements intended to benefit the proposed district.

Petitioners and Property Request

The proposed district stems from a formal petition submitted by Paul O'Daniel, Mary O'Daniel, William Thomas Witherspoon, Sandra Stein Witherspoon, and Van Alstyne 93 Acres LLC. These individuals and the Texas limited liability company are requesting that the city create the Solara Public Improvement District to include property they currently own.

Next Steps in the Process

The agenda references AG Communication-26-166 as the supporting documentation for this item. City officials will review the petition details during the public hearing before determining whether to move forward with the resolution creating the district.

References

City Council - Jul 14 2026 (2026-07-14). Retrieved from https://cityofvanalstyne.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4418

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