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MINUTES
CITY OF ALVIN, TEXAS
216 W. SEALY STREET
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
BE IT REMEMBERED that, on the above date, the City Council of the City of Alvin, Texas, met in Regular
and Executive Sessions at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Gabe Adame; Mayor Pro-Tem Meagan DeKeyzer; Council members: Ashley Davis,
Richard Garivey, Scott Salter, Chris Vaughn, and Martin Vela.
Staff members present: Junru Roland, City Manager; Suzanne Hanneman, City Attorney; Dixie Roberts,
Assistant City Manager/City Secretary; Chris Thomas, Director of Finance; Dan Kelinske, Parks and
Recreation Director; Michelle Segovia, City Engineer; Shana Church, Assistant City Engineer; Brandon
Moody, Director of Public Services; Paul Chavez, Economic Development Director; Kendall Hunting, Fire
Chief, and Robert E. Lee, Police Chief.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dixie Roberts, Assistant City Manager/City Secretary gave the invocation. Council member Salter led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council member Garivey led the Pledge to the Texas Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Teresa Beasley presented comments regarding commercial motor vehicles parking on the street, performing
repairs and blocking the bike lane.
P UBLIC HEARING
Public hearing to receive comment on the proposed tax rate of $0.700635 per $100 of valuation for the
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (2025 tax year), which is the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate for the City of Alvin.
Mayor Adame opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. There were no comments made. Mayor Adame closed
the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
C ONSENT AGENDA
C onsider approval of the August 21, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
Consider a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 2, Section 6, being a planned unit development of 11.19
acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 69, also being out of lots 5 and 6 of the Kanawha Texas
Company’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 53, of the Brazoria County plat records, City of
Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On July 29, 2025, the Engineering Department received a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 2, Section 6, for review. The
property is located along the south side of Farm to Market 1462 (one mile east of the SH-288 intersection), being a Planned Unit
Development of 11.19 acres containing 122 lots, 4 reserves and 4 blocks, and complies with the Preservation Creek Development
Agreement (Ordinance 23-O) and the master preliminary plat previously approved by Council.
According to the PUD Agreement regarding Townhomes:
• Minimum lot width = 18’ at the building setback line
• Minimum lot area = 1,250 square feet
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.

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Consider a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 7, being a planned unit development of 23.50
acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 69, also being out of lots 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 of the
Kanawha Texas Company’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 53 of the Brazoria County plat
records, City of Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On July 21, 2025, the Engineering Department received a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 7, for review. The
property is located along the south side of Farm to Market 1462 (one mile east of the SH-288 intersection), being a Planned Unit
Development of 23.50 acres containing 98 lots, 3 reserves and 5 blocks, and complies with the Preservation Creek Development
Agreement (Ordinance 23-O) and the master preliminary plat previously approved by Council.
Per the PUD Agreement regarding Single Family Residential lots:
• Minimum lot width = 50’ at the building setback line
• Minimum lot area = 5,000 square feet
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.
Consider a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 8, being a planned unit development of 19.70
acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 69, also being out of lots 12, 13, 24, and 25 of the
Kanawha Texas Company’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 53 of the Brazoria County plat
records, City of Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On July 21, 2025, the Engineering Department received a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 8, for review. The
property is located along the south side of Farm to Market 1462 (one mile east of the SH-288 intersection), being a Planned Unit
Development of 19.70 acres containing 95 lots, 6 reserves and 4 blocks, and complies with the Preservation Creek Development
Agreement (Ordinance 23-O) and the master preliminary plat previously approved by Council.
Per the PUD Agreement regarding Patio Home Lots:
• Minimum lot width = 35’ at the building setback line
• Minimum lot area = 3,500 square feet
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.
Consider a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 9, being a planned unit development of 16.04
acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 69, also being out of lots 12 and 25 of the Kanawha
Texas Company’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 53 of the Brazoria County plat records, City
of Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On July 21, 2025, the Engineering Department received a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 9, for review. The
property is located along the south side of Farm to Market 1462 (one mile east of the SH-288 intersection), being a Planned Unit
Development of 16.04 acres containing 65 lots, 4 reserves and 4 blocks, and complies with the Preservation Creek Development
Agreement (Ordinance 23-O) and the master preliminary plat previously approved by Council.
Per the PUD Agreement regarding Patio Home Lots:
• Minimum lot width = 35’ at the building setback line
• Minimum lot area = 3,500 square feet
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.
Consider a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 10, being a planned unit development of 16.53
acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 69, also being out of lots 7, 8 and 13 of the Kanawha
Texas Company’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 53 of the Brazoria County plat records, City
of Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On July 21, 2025, the Engineering Department received a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Section 10, for review. The
property is located along the south side of Farm to Market 1462 (one mile east of the SH-288 intersection), being a Planned Unit
Development of 16.53 acres containing 59 lots, 2 reserves and 4 blocks, and complies with the Preservation Creek Development
Agreement (Ordinance 23-O) and the master preliminary plat previously approved by Council.

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Per the PUD Agreement regarding Single Family Residential lots:
• Minimum lot width = 50’ at the building setback line
• Minimum lot area = 5,000 square feet
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.
Consider a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Pinnacle Parkway Segment 1, being a planned unit
development of 3.254 acres situated in the W.D.C. Hall Survey, Abstract 69, also being out of lots 6, 7 and
12 of the Kanawha Texas Company’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Page 53 of the Brazoria County
plat records, City of Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On July 21, 2025, the Engineering Department received a final plat of Preservation Creek Phase 3, Pinnacle Parkway Segment 1,
for review. The property is located along the south side of Farm to Market 1462 (one mile east of the SH-288 intersection), being a
Planned Unit Development of 10.06 acres containing a public right-of-way dedication for the construction of Pinnacle Parkway, and
complies with the Preservation Creek Development Agreement (Ordinance 23-O) approved June 15, 2023, and the General Plan
previously approved by Council on December 7, 2023.
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.
Consider a master preliminary plat of Fox Meadow Crossing, being a replat of 92.351 acres of land being
out of a called 92.388 acre tract as described by deed recorded under B.C.C.F. No. 2023004007 I. & G.N.R.R
CO. Survey, Sec. 22, A-693 City of Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.
On August 13, 2025, the Engineering Department received a master preliminary plat of Fox Meadow Crossing for review. The
property is located on North Highway 35 just north of Fox Meadow Drive, in the City of Alvin. This master preliminary plat consists
of 85 lots, 17 reserves, and 6 blocks, and complies with the City of Alvin’s Subdivision Ordinance. Reserve D has been restricted for
City of Alvin Fire Station
The City Planning Commission approved the plat unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025. Staff recommends approval of
the plat.
Council member Vela moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Council member
Garivey; motion carried with all members present voting Aye.
O THER BUSINESS
Consider a Professional Services Agreement with AGCM, Inc. to provide Design Management Support
Services related to the City Hall Project, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement upon legal
review.
Large design and construction projects, such as the construction of a new City Hall, benefit from the involvement of a knowledgeable and experienced
“overseer” — one who has the time and expertise to help facilitate each aspect of the design process. Staff requests City Council's consideration to
approve a Professional Services Agreement with AG|CM, Inc. for Design Management Support Services related to the new City Hall project. As a
professional service, this agreement does not require a competitive procurement process under the Texas Government Code.
AG|CM has a history of working with the City of Alvin. In 2018, City Council approved a contract with AGICM to provide project management services
for the design and construction of the new Fire/EMS station. In addition, AG|CM worked with staff to present programming options for the new City
Hall project and provided preliminary design and cost estimation services. Under the proposed Professional Services Agreement, AG|CM will continue
to provide expertise and oversight during the design phase to help safeguard the City’s interests.
The scope of AG|CM's services includes but is not limited to: supporting design team contract negotiations, establishing a master project schedule
and budget baseline, reviewing design documents for constructability and consistency, providing cost estimating and value engineering support, and
coordinating communication between the City, architect, and construction manager-at-risk. In addition, AG|CM will assist with the procurement of
third-party design services (such as geotechnical and environmental reports), support the selection of the Construction Manager-at-Risk, coordinate
stakeholder input during the design review process, assist in reviewing cost estimates and the contractor’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and
coordinate with utility providers and other entities on the City’s behalf as needed. A full scope of services is included in the Council packet for detailed
review.
The proposed fee for these services is $153,725 and will be funded through the Certificates of Obligation issued on August 7, 2025.This agreement is
limited to the design phase only, with services anticipated from September 2025 through August 2026. Construction phase services are not included
in this scope. Should City Council approve this agreement, it will remain in effect through August 2026, and may be extended beyond that date upon
mutual agreement of the City and AG|CM. Staff recommends approval.

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City Manager, Junru Roland, presented this item before City Council with explanation and stated that a
representative from AGCM was present to answer any questions.
Council member Garivey moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement with AGCM, Inc. to provide
Design Management Support Services related to the City Hall Project, and authorize the City Manager to
sign the Agreement upon legal review. Seconded by Council member Vela; motion carried with all members
present voting Aye.
Consider a variance request from the homeowner at 600 Old Galveston Road to encroach fourteen feet into
the twenty-five-foot street side building setback for the construction of a garage with a carport.
On August 11, 2025, the Engineering Department received a variance request from the homeowner at 600 Old Galveston Road, to
be permitted to encroach 14 feet into the 25-foot street side building setback for the construction of a garage with a carport. The
homeowner is proposing to construct a garage with a carport along Grant Lane for reasons outlined in the attached request letter.
The carport, as proposed on the attached property survey, will encroach 14 feet into the 25-foot street side building setback; however,
it will still be approximately 31 feet 6 inches from the nearest edge of the Grant Lane pavement. The City Planning Commission
approved the variance request unanimously at their meeting on August 19, 2025.
Assistant City Engineer, Shana Church, presented this item before City Council with explanation. The
homeowner was in attendance.
Council member Vela moved to approve the variance request from the homeowner at 600 Old Galveston
Road to encroach fourteen feet into the twenty-five-foot street side building setback for the construction of
a garage with a carport. Seconded by Council member Garivey; motion carried with all members present
voting Aye.
Consider Resolution 25-R-21, expressing support for the Phase II, Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou
Watershed 203 Feasibility Study, to culminate with the creation of a list of projects and funding options to
address flooding and its devastating impacts; and setting forth other provisions related thereto.
Galveston County Commissioner Hank Dugie requests City Council's consideration to approve a resolution expressing the City of
Alvin’s support for the Phase II, Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed 203 Feasibility Study. Phase I of this study was
authorized by the United States Congress through the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. That initial phase identified
potential strategies to address flooding risks in the Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watersheds. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
has since approved the initiation of Phase II, which will build on that work by refining the proposed solutions and developing a
prioritized list of projects along with funding options for large-scale regional flood mitigation efforts. This Resolution demonstrates
the City of Alvin’s support for regional efforts, recognizing that flooding impacts extend beyond individual city boundaries. It
encourages broad intergovernmental collaboration and supports advancing flood mitigation projects as funding becomes available.
Per Commissioner Dugie:
"The study is $3 million and the environmental is $2 million. League City, Friendswood, Galveston County, and Harris County have
preliminary agreements to split the cost four ways if necessary, but most of the cities have indicated they'll contribute some amount
if not their total share (based on land in the watershed). Alvin's total share of the $5 million is $43,753 based on how much of your
city is in the study area. As I mentioned, the money isn't the important part. The support and coordination amongst stakeholders is
most important."
Galveston County Commissioner Hank Dugie presented this item before City Council with explanation.
Council member Garivey moved to approve Resolution 25-R-21, expressing support for the Phase II, Lower
Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed 203 Feasibility Study, to culminate with the creation of a list
of projects and funding options to address flooding and its devastating impacts; and setting forth other
provisions related thereto. Seconded by Council member Vaughn; motion carried with all members present
voting Aye.
Consider Ordinance 25-P, amending Chapter 21, Subdivisions and Property Development, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Alvin, Texas, for the purpose of amending Article VII, Parkland Dedication and
Development Fee; and amending Chapter 28, Comprehensive Fee Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Alvin, Texas, for the purpose of amending Section 28-2, In General, Parkland Dedication;
providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and setting forth other provisions related thereto.

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At the July 17, 2025, City Council meeting, City Council reviewed the proposed changes to Article VII Parkland Dedication and
Development Fee, directing staff to create another option for developers, when it is not feasible to allocate the minimum acreage for
park use. This item was taken back to the Parks & Recreation Board. At the August 5, 2025, regular Park Board meeting, the Board
unanimously recommended adding language to enact this ordinance beginning with the eleventh (11th) dwelling unit and for every
unit thereafter and raising the fee per dwelling unit from $700 to $1,500.
Comparison Cities:
City Land Dedication Requirement Fee in Lieu of Parkland Additional Notes
Angleton 1 acre per 33.7 dwelling units $2,239 per dwelling unit (if no Based on $20K/acre land value;
land is dedicated)
Friendswood 1 acre per 133 dwellings (min. 5 $600 per dwelling unit (if fewer Fees must be used within 10 years
acres per park) than 655 dwellings) or owner can request a refunded
(pro-rated_ within 1 year of
entitlement
Lake Jackson 1/2 acre per 100 residents Approx. $295 (Single-Family Based on Brazoria CAD land
Unit) Approx. $252 per (Multi- values (~$18K/acre); land must
Family Unit) meet strict usability standards
League City >750 dwelling units: 1 acre / 75 $3,000 per dwelling unit Applies to both public and private
dwelling units;<750 dwelling park dedications
units: donate > acres of parkland,
or pay fee in lieu
Manvel 1 acre per 100 dwelling units $900 per dwelling unit (or higher 50% may be met with private
by council resolution or study) parks/trails; trails must meet
detailed criteria; pro-rated refund
available if not used after 5 yrs,
within 1 year of eligibility
Pearland Single Family: 1 acre/111 Single Family: $1,517 per
dwelling units dwelling unit
Multi-Family: 1 acre/151 dwelling Multi-Family: $1,114 per dwelling
units unit
Recommended Changes to Article VII Parkland Dedication and Development Fee:
Current Proposed Change Result
none For each proposed dwelling unit No Parkland Dedication, Donation or
beginning with the eleventh (11th) unit Cash in Lieu will be required for any
and for every unit thereafter residential development dwelling units
until the eleventh (11th) unit
Parkland donation ratio 1/100th of acre Parkland donation 1 acre per 100 No change in parkland donation
per dwelling dwellings
Less than two acres is inefficient for Less than five acres is inefficient for Increase parkland donation from 2 to 5
public park public park acres
Land considered for parkland within Land located within a FEMA-designated Eliminate land located within FEMA
floodway, the donation ratio increases to floodplain is not eligible for parkland floodplain as eligible for parkland
3 acres per 100 dwellings donation donation
Current fee: $700 per dwelling unit Proposed Fee: $1,500 per dwelling unit Increase fee by $800 per dwelling unit
beginning with the 11th unit and for every
unit thereafter
none Include Park Board feedback prior to Incorporate Park Board into existing plat
final plat approval review and approval process
none Review Article VII every 10 years Establish routine review by Park Board
and City Council
none Review payment in lieu of land bi- Establish routine review by Park Board
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Monies paid into the park dedication fund Delete section No entitlement for refund
must be expended within 10 years or right *no previous history of any refund
to refund requests
*Allow accumulation of funds to pay for
ambitious parkland
procurement/development
Staff recommends that Chapter 28 of the City of Alvin Code of Ordinances PARKLAND DEDICATION - Cash Payment in Lieu of
Land Dedication, be amended to reflect a per dwelling unit fee of $1,500 beginning with the eleventh (11th) unit and for every unit
thereafter. Staff also recommends changing the City of Alvin Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Subdivisions and Property
Development, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Alvin, Texas for the purpose of amending Article VII Parkland Dedication
and Development Fee.
Dan Kelinske, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented this item before City Council with explanation.
There were no questions or comments on the ordinance as presented.
Council member DeKeyzer moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-P, amending Chapter 21, Subdivisions and
Property Development, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Alvin, Texas, for the purpose of amending
Article VII, Parkland Dedication and Development Fee; and amending Chapter 28, Comprehensive Fee
Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Alvin, Texas, for the purpose of amending Section
28-2, In General, Parkland Dedication; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and setting
forth other provisions related thereto. Seconded by Council member Vaughn; motion carried with all
members present voting Aye.
Mayor Adame noted that although the executive session was listed toward the end of this agenda, he directed
that the session would be held prior to consideration of the budget item. He then convened the City Council
into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, for attorney
consultation regarding the City’s legal rights, duties, privileges, and obligations related to the ongoing
negotiations of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minutes of the executive session were maintained in
the original layout for record purposes.
Consider Ordinance 25-W, adopting the annual budget for the City of Alvin, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2025-
26; directing the City Secretary to post a copy of the budget on the City of Alvin website; and setting forth
other provisions related thereto.
On July 17, 2025, the City Manager presented the FY 2025-26 proposed budget to City Council. Subsequently, three (3) budget
workshops were held on July 28, 2025, August 7, 2024, and August 12, 2025, whereby City Council and staff reviewed the proposed
budget. A budget hearing was held by City Council at the regularly scheduled meeting on August 4, 2025, where citizens could voice
concerns related to the proposed budget..State law and the City Charter require that the City enact an annual budget. The Charter
requires that an ordinance to establish appropriations must be approved by a favorable vote of a majority of the members of the City
Council. Local Government Code §102.007 states that a vote to adopt the budget must be a record vote.As the approved budget must
include the vote and ordinance, it will be found on the City's website under Finance. The most recent proposed budget can also be found on the City's
home page.
During its most recent legislative session, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1522 (2025). Effective September 1, 2025, this law requires that
a taxpayer impact statement be posted alongside any public discussion or consideration of a city’s budget.
The City of Alvin has proposed a budget for the City’s 2025-2026 fiscal year. The City intends to adopt its budget on September 4, 2025.
Median-valued homestead property for Tax Year 2024 (FY25) and Tax Year 2025 $260,000
(FY26)
Current City property tax bill $1,781
Proposed budget City property tax bill $1,822
No-new-revenue City property tax bill $1,822
The estimates in this Impact Statement are valid only for the proposed budget and proposed tax rate that the City Council will discuss
at its meeting on September 4, 2025. Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 25-W.
Chris Thomas, Director of Finance, presented this item before City Council with explanation.
Council member Vela moved to approve Ordinance 25-W, adopting the annual budget for the City of Alvin,
Texas, for Fiscal Year 2025-26; directing the City Secretary to post a copy of the budget on the City of

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Alvin website; and setting forth other provisions related thereto. Seconded by Council member Vaughn;
motion carried with all members present voting Aye.
Consider Ordinance 25-X, adopting and levying the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26),
commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026.
A taxing unit may not impose property taxes in any year until the governing body has adopted a tax rate for that year, and the annual
tax rate must be set by ordinance, resolution or order, depending on the method prescribed by law for adoption by the governing
body. The vote on the ordinance, resolution, or order setting the tax rate must be separate from the vote adopting the budget. For a
taxing unit, other than a school district, the vote on the ordinance, resolution, or order setting a tax rate that exceeds the no-new-
revenue tax rate must be a record vote, and at least 60 percent of the members of the governing body must vote in favor of the
ordinance, resolution, or order. According to the Texas Tax Code 26.05(b), a motion to adopt an ordinance, resolution, or order
setting a tax rate that exceeds the no new revenue tax rate must be made in the following form: "I move that the property tax rate be
increased by the adoption of a tax rate of (specify tax rate), which is effectively a (insert percentage by which the proposed tax rate
exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate) percent increase in the tax rate."
According to Texas Tax Code 26.05(a), each component of the tax rate (M&O and I&S) must be approved separately. The statute
does not state that separate motions are needed, so clarifying verbiage is added to the ordinance to separate the two components.
For Tax Year 2024, staff is proposing that City Council adopt a tax rate of $0.6850 per $100 of taxable assessed value, which is
6.72% above the 2024 No New Revenue tax rate of $.641839.
Tax Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Tax Rate $0.8386 $0.7980 $0.7880 $0.7880 $0.7780 $0.7680 $0.7680 $0.7100 $0.6850 $0.6850
Chris Thomas, Director of Finance, presented this item before City Council with explanation, noting the
downward trend of the tax rate over the past 10 years. Council Member DeKeyzer expressed her concern
on adopting the proposed No New Revenue Rate ($0.760335) and recommended maintaining the current
tax rate of $0.6850 while pursuing reductions in budgeted expenditures. Council member Salter and Davis
also voiced their concern about adopting the No New Revenue Rate. Discussion continued on the approved
budget, noting it was developed based on the adoption of the No New Revenue Rate as recommended by
staff, and that keeping the same tax rate would cause the budget to be unbalanced. City Manager Junru
Roland clarified that maintaining the current tax rate would require the City to draw on reserve funds to
sustain existing service levels. Council Member Vela cautioned that by not adopting the No New Revenue
Rate and keeping the tax rate at $0.6850, the City would most likely face the same situation next year.
Council discussed the potential impact of using reserve funds if the current tax rate was maintained. Mr.
Thomas explained that in the event of a hurricane, those reserves would not be available to address disaster-
related needs. Mayor Adame noted that during previous budget workshops, the only feasible cuts identified
in the budget were too minimal to have a significant impact, which led to the recommendation of adopting
the No New Revenue Rate. Council members DeKeyzer and Salter maintained that they were in favor of
further reducing expenditures rather than adopting the No New Revenue Rate.
Council member Garivey moved to adopt and levy the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26),
commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, be adopted at a rate of $0.700635 per $100
of valuation. Seconded by Council member Vela; motion failed with members Vaughn, Davis, DeKeyzer
and Salter voting No.
Council member DeKeyzer moved to adopt and levy the ad valorem tax rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26),
commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, be adopted at a rate of $0.685000 per $100
of valuation. Seconded by Council member Salter; motion carried with all members present voting Aye and
Council members Garvey and Vela voting No.
Consider, if any, requests from individual council members for an item or items to be placed on the
upcoming agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting.

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Council member Vela requested a workshop to discuss commercial vehicles being parked and repaired on
public roadways.
Council member DeKeyzer also requested a workshop to discuss Ms. Beasly's public comment regarding
parking on bike lanes and hike and bike trails.
R EPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Items of Community Interest and/or review preliminary list of items for next Council meeting.
Mr. Junru Roland announced items of community interest.
I TEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Mayor, Council members, and City
staff, for which no action will be discussed or taken.
Council member Salter announced the Fire Department Open House will be October 4, 2025, from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session was called for earlier in the agenda, immediately following the vote on Ordinance 25-P.
Section 551.071(2) of the Local Government Code provides as follows: Attorney consultation to receive
attorney advice in connection with the City’s legal rights, duties, privileges, and obligations related to the
ongoing negotiations of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Mayor Adame closed the meeting to Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Adame reconvened the meeting to open session at 8:05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Adame adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED the 18th of September 2025.
ATTEST:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Gabe Adame, Mayor Dixie Roberts, City Secretary