Philip Ferguson
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 24:03
- Avg per meeting
- 4:49
- Segments
- 410
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Top issues during term (20)
Business Infrastructure and Utility Reliability
The project is part of the Ramble CISD development plan.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Minimal administrative impact.
City Budget Adjustments
Total general fund revenues and expenditures projected at approximately $69.3 million, supporting a tax rate that results in a lower average homestead tax bill due to declining median taxable values.
FY 2026 Public Art Annual Plan
Guided by the adopted annual public art budget.
Willock Master Plan
Estimated full build-out could generate around $1.8 million in revenue from hotels, sales tax, and property tax.
Community Events and Promotion
Modest promotional expenditures offset by increased sales tax revenue and tourism activity.
Spring Beautification Projects
Estimated project cost is approximately $638,000, representing significant savings compared to previous bids.
Downtown Wayfinding Signage
Costs for signage design and installation will be discussed.
Library Board Leadership
None anticipated.
Water Conservation and Capacity
Future development costs and municipal water infrastructure demands may be impacted by new landscaping rules.
City Boards and Commissions Appointments and Policy Review
None directly associated with this administrative review and interview process.
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Planning
Staff time and minor event supplies.
Infrastructure Investment (Water, Wastewater, Public Safety)
Total project cost is capped at $70,346,850 including contingency.
1010 KC Robinson Planned Development Rezoning
Private commercial investment on the subject parcel.
CEDC Operational Restructuring
The EDC will pay the city $90,000 annually for office space and administrative/financial services.
TIRZ No. 11 Sales Tax Contribution Clarification
Allocates $2,139,000 from TIRZ No. 11 funds, leaving an estimated ending fund balance of $2,124,702 for FY 2027.
Celina Connection Initiative
Will utilize coordinated sponsorships and potential grant funding to support community programs.
Celina Stone Tract Development Agreement
Expands the city's commercial and light industrial tax base.
Cordoba Estates Development Agreement
Roadway safety improvements coordinated through private development agreement.
City Donation Policy Review
Affects how private contributions are accepted, managed, and audited by the city.
Moved or seconded (8)
Motions Ferguson personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Ferguson motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-014
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-018
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2026-016
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Hopkins motioned to approve the agenda item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-03-10
Council Member Wigginton motioned to approve the agenda item
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Ordinance No. 2026-007
- movedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Ordinance No. 2026-008
- secondedpassed 7-02026-02-10
approve Resolution No. 2026-008R
Decisions during term (326)
Recorded while Ferguson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
CEDC President's Performance Metrics
Economic Development Performance Agreement with CJS Family Properties LLC
Appointment of CEDC Board Chair
Appointment of CEDC Board Vice Chair
Appointment of CEDC Board Secretary
Appointment of CEDC Board Treasurer
August 4th Regular EDC Board Meeting Minutes
September 1st Regular EDC Board Meeting Minutes
August 4th Meeting Minutes
September 1st Meeting Minutes
1010 KC Robinson - PD Zoning
Celina Stone Tract - Development Agreement
Cordoba Estates - Development Agreement
SB 785 Mobile Homes - Text Amendment
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Economic and Performance Agreement with Celina Real Estate, LLC
Consent Agenda - July 14, 2026 Minutes
Resolution Clarifying CDC and EDC Sales Tax Contributions for TIRZ No. 11
Authorization of Legal Action Against Lock Enterprises LLC
Approval of First Amendment to TELUS Development Agreement for Earthman Park
Voting record (13)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.