Nichelle D. Dawkins

Citizen Board and Commission Appointments

None.

Street and Sidewalk Maintenance

The city is balancing cash-funded design projects with long-term debt management.

Veteran’s Memorial Plaza

Funded entirely by $290,000 in park bond interest earnings without impacting general tax funds.

Zoning Ordinance Landscaping Updates

The updated ordinance includes a provision to allow funds from tree mitigation to be used for city beautification projects.

Gateway Village Development

The applicant estimates the business could generate up to $500,000 in annual revenue.

Emerald Oaks Residential Rezoning and Density

The project is estimated to add over $24 million in assessed taxable value and generate roughly $88,000 in construction sales tax.

Data Center Zoning

Could impact future commercial development tax bases and local infrastructure demands.

Water and Sewer Utility Rate Adjustments

Average residential summer utility bills will increase by $10.78 per month, while winter bills will rise by $6.99 per month.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

The proposed tax rate increase will raise the average homeowner's city property tax bill by approximately $11 per month.

Central Fire Station Construction

The project budget is $3,352,072.

Economic Development Progress

The focus on sales tax generation and hotel occupancy tax is intended to stabilize and grow city revenues.

Animal Shelter Operations and Facility Reconstruction

Facility reconstruction costs and temporary operating expenses are budgeted within municipal capital and operational funds.

Mornings with the Mayor Community Event

None.

City Equipment Leases and HVAC Maintenance Contracts

Total expenditures include $224,841.60 over three years for printer/copier leases and $637,589.06 over three years for HVAC maintenance.

Greenville Heights Site Tour

Emergency Radio System Upgrade

The city will spend $824,183, which will be fully reimbursed by partner cities.

Old Bedford School Renovation

Project costs total $1,364,000 funded entirely through the Tourism Fund without affecting property taxes.

Sewer Infrastructure Protection

Improved maintenance may require future budget allocations for infrastructure repairs.

property maintenance compliance

Property owners save cash by avoiding immediate fines, while the city might see a slight delay in collecting penalty revenue as buildings get fixed.

Regional Jail Services Interlocal Agreement

Involves a financial commitment of $713,064 for regional jail operations.

Approval of September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Table Rezoning Request for Emerald Oaks Subdivision (ZC-26-1)

Consider approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for the following: a. September 24, 2026

Approval of July 23, 2026 Minutes

Final Plat for Gateway Village (PLAT-26-4)

Special Signage Program Recommendation for Gateway Village (SSP-26-1)

Consider approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes for the following: a. July 23, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Resolution Appointing Members to Citizen Boards and Commissions

Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) September 8, 2026 regular meeting b) September 15, 2026 special session

Approval of Minutes

Adjournment

Consent Agenda Approval

FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget Adoption

Tax Year 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption

Ratification of Property Tax Increase

Water and Sewer Rate Schedule Amendment

Consider approval of the following City Council minutes: a) August 25, 2026 regular meeting

Consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, amending Section 18-25, “Animal Shelter Advisory Board,” of Article III, “Animal Shelter Advisory Board,” of Chapter 18, “Animals,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of…

Consent Agenda Approval

reappoint Councilmember Dawkins as Mayor Pro Tem.

Accept Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report