The council approved performance‑based grants to Machine Sciences Corporation and Elite Metal Finishings, which together propose roughly 240 jobs and about $41.9 million in local capital investment; staff said the grants are tied to hiring and investment benchmarks.

The Type A economic development board approved a $755,000 performance-based grant to Elite Metal Finishing LLC to lease roughly 48,000 sq ft at Cedar Tech 1, commit to 170 full-time jobs and a $10 million capital investment.

The Cedar Park economic development (Type A) board approved a FY2027 budget that projects $10.1 million in revenues and $9.8 million in expenses, preserves a $4.8 million reserve and leaves about $16.5 million available after reserves for one‑time needs.

Erica Solis, director of finance, presented a preliminary FY2027 Type A budget showing $10.1 million in proposed revenues and $9.8 million in proposed expenses, with projected year-end fund balance and reserve guidance; no action was taken tonight.

Economic development staff reported robust recruitment and retention activity in June, including a project win with CRH and Texas Materials that staff said will bring more than 100 jobs, participation at the Bio International Conference generating leads, and journalist visits covering Element USA and aerospace firms such as Firefly Aerospace.

The Cedar Park City Council unanimously approved a $1,000,000 annual agreement with Plug and Play, a pavement‑marking agreement capped at $1.75 million over five years, the 2026 Lakeline Park master plan, acceptance of a $15,000 parks donation, and authorized a settlement discussed in executive session.

City economic development staff told the board March brought site visits, conference recruiting and a large development (Project Firehouse) that added roughly $36 million and nearly 300,000 square feet; staff said it will begin asking employers about AI impacts and childcare resources.

The Cedar Park City Council approved two performance-based economic development agreements—$1,000,000 to Firefly Aerospace and $1,200,000 to Right 1—appointed Erin Forsyth to the Type A board and formally excused Council member Kirkland for a technology failure. The consent agenda passed as well.

Economic development staff presented a year-end report highlighting a rebrand and new website, an innovation fund, a Central Texas spaceport corporation, national media exposure and multiple company relocations and expansions that produced several hundred jobs.

The Cedar Park Economic Development Type A Board approved two performance-based economic development agreements: a $1,000,000 grant to Firefly Aerospace and a performance agreement for Wright 1. Both approvals were taken by voice vote; specific roll-call tallies were not recorded in the public transcript.

Economic development team tracks 270 leads and appoints new board member.

Cedar Park unveils plans to establish semiconductor vertical with Plug and Play for 2025.

Cedar Park's new website launched alongside Novus investment to enhance marketing initiatives.