PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The City Council of the City of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 3, “Building Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article 3.09, entitled “Short-Term Rentals.”

The proposed ordinance establishes regulations for the registration, permitting, and operation of short-term rental properties within the City. It provides enforcement and penalty provisions, outlines operational and safety standards, and ensures compliance with hotel occupancy tax requirements in accordance with Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code.

A public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas, on the 9th day of December 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber of McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, Texas 75032, for all persons interested in the above-proposed ordinance.

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Veterans Day Celebration in McClendon-Chisholm, TX!

The annual Veterans Day event in McLendon Chisholm is November 11.

Join us as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation.

Date: November 11, 2025
Starts at: 18:30
Location: McLendon-Chisholm Fire Station
1345 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032

This special evening will feature a meaningful ceremony, great food, and warm fellowship as we recognize the sacrifices of our veterans. We are also honored to welcome Guest Speaker Darrell Nearly, US Navy, Retired, who will share his reflections and experiences in service to our country.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we pay tribute to our heroes. All are welcome!

About Darrell Nealy – United States Navy, Retired.

Darrell Nealy served over 37 years with the Department of the Navy, including 26 years in military service and more than 11 years in federal civil roles, culminating as Chief Information Officer for Navy Region Southwest; originally from Brooklyn, Darrell Nealy now lives in McClendon-Chisholm, Texas, holds advanced degrees in information technology, and is married to Stella Bee with four children and twelve grandchildren.

IFB: SH 205 AND FM 550 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

SEALED BIDS for the purpose of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performance of all work required in the construction of SH 205 AND FM 550 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS and other improvements incidental thereto, in the City of McLendon-Chisholm (“City”), Texas will be received until 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025, by the City of McLendon-Chisholm, 1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032, at which time in the Council Chambers the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud and retained by the City for tabulation, checking and evaluation.

The project involves the connection to an existing sanitary sewer manhole stub at the Southeast corner of SH 205 and FM 550 within a sanitary sewer easement and the construction of 4’ diameter manholes and 637 linear feet of 12” PVC sanitary sewer line in McLendon-Chisholm, Texas by open cut and by bore with steel encasement pipe. Approximately 57 linear feet of existing 8” sanitary sewer force main will need to be lowered as part of this project to allow for the sanitary sewer crossing at FM 550.

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank form of proposal furnished. Sealed envelopes shall be clearly marked “SH 205 and FM 550 Sanitary Sewer Improvements- DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025” and shall be addressed as follows:

Bid for SH 205 Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Attn: Fabrice Kabona, City Manager
City of McLendon-Chisholm
1371 West FM 550
McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS and contract documents may be obtained via civcast.com beginning November 14, 2025. The documents may also be examined without charge at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032. Copies of such instruments may be obtained from the office of Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc., 825 Watters Creek Boulevard, Suite M300, Allen, Texas 75013 upon a non-refundable deposit of $50 per set. (TNP office hours: Monday – Friday – 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.).

A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday November 24, 2025 in the McLendon-Chisholm Council Chambers located at 1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032.

Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the project. Engineer will provide to prospective Bidders of Record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in response to discussions or inquiries arising at the conference.

The City reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or irregularities in any proposal. The City also reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to award contracts for individual products or services as may appear advantageous, and to negotiate separately in any manner necessary to serve the best interest of the City. No bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) days after the date on which bids are opened.

The contractor is required to fill out and notarize the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 and the form must be submitted to the City before the contract will be presented to the City Council. The form can be obtained from the Texas Ethics Commission here.

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