Duke W. Coon

arts and culture grants

The city is pulling $210,000 from its budget to fund these creative initiatives.

employee compensation study

The city is shelling out $80,000 upfront, which could lead to adjusted payroll costs down the line depending on what the study finds.

Data Center Regulations

Developers will be required to cover the costs of infrastructure upgrades and impact mitigation.

Animal Shelter Management

Funded through grants and municipal operating budgets.

Reinstatement and Restructuring of the Planning Commission

Minimal administrative costs.

Municipal Judicial Appointment

The exact cost of these services was not disclosed during the meeting.

Ballot Initiative Process

Elections cost approximately $250,000.

pipeline ordinance

Potential costs associated with infrastructure damage or mitigation if issues arise.

City Expansion and Service Provision

Potential increase in tax revenue and costs associated with providing city services.

city employee pay study

It'll cost taxpayers an upfront $80,000, and it might lead to higher city payroll costs down the road.

employee pay study

It's an upfront cost of $80,000 of taxpayer money, which could lead to bigger shifts in future city payroll spending.

compensation study

It costs taxpayers $80,000 upfront, but it could lead to major changes in future city payroll spending.

Willis ISD Litigation Resolution

Potential future financial impacts depend on litigation outcomes.

drainage, mobility and court plans

Taxpayers will foot the bill for these new infrastructure fixes and temporary courtroom rentals, though the exact price tag is still up in the air.

Public Transparency in Waivers

Minimal administrative cost to compile reports.

IT Security and Infrastructure Upgrades

The current budget reflects substantial spending on infrastructure, drawing from reserves. This is a planned, one-time expense that is expected to improve long-term city services and economic viability.

Police Staffing and Recruitment

Estimated to save the city over $1 million in training costs for 14 officers.

infrastructure project transfer

Your tax dollars are being shifted, but the hope is this means the project will actually get finished without further cost overruns.

Downtown Street Closure Fees

The city will temporarily collect lower fees for street closures.

Demolition of Obsolete City Structure

The city will spend $470,779 on the demolition.

Order General Election for May 2, 2026