Jack Smith

Budget and Tax Transparency

Involves a par amount of $28.135 million with approximately 85% funded by self-supporting utility revenues.

water restrictions

You could end up paying extra in fines if you don't keep an eye on your water usage during these upgrades.

TIRZ #2 Economic Development Strategy

Captures future tax increments within the designated zone to fund public infrastructure and development projects.

Winter Road Safety (Brine Project)

The city is incurring significant emergency costs for repairs and external support.

Municipal Impact Fees

Impact fees can generate revenue from new development to offset public infrastructure costs, though no specific fee schedule was adopted at this meeting.

Capital Improvement Planning

Allocates approximately $1.6 million annually from street maintenance fees and sales tax revenues toward priority roadway paving.

Police Department Efficiency and Technology

The annual cost for the system with AI features is approximately $115,000.

Community Beautification and Events

These projects involve city capital funds allocated for facility improvements.

leadership transition

The city will likely need to budget for a competitive salary package to attract a qualified replacement for such a long-tenured position.

Community Beautification and Events

Events are funded through existing commission operating budgets.

Athletic Storage Building Construction

Allocates $454,000 from capital improvement funds.

City Employee Retirement Contribution Increase

Increases annual city contributions by about $678,000.

Short-Term Rental Permit on Lexington Drive

Minimal fiscal impact limited to permitting fees and property tax generation.

Employee Retention and Recognition

Routine recognition with no new fiscal impact.

Non-Profit Funding

Involves federal grant funds and allocated operational payments for local nonprofits.

municipal oversight

The permit could generate tax revenue but may impact property values or neighborhood character.

East Avenue D Rezoning Request

Private investment utilizing no city funding.

Black History Month Observance

Water System Emergency and Infrastructure Repairs

Emergency repairs and bottled water distribution incurred significant staff overtime and operational costs, though exact totals are pending.

Youth and Adult Sports Participation and Seasonal Events

Reflects operational program revenues and event expenses within the Parks and Recreation department.

Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Rezone Property at 408 East Avenue D

Minor Replat for Collett Commercial Addition

Conditional Minor Plat for Clayton Corner

Consideration and action on approval of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes for August 24, 2026. Kathy Field, Development Liaison

Approval of August 31, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Water Impact Fee Study Report Final Draft

Roadway Impact Fee Study Report Final Draft

Adoption Schedule for Water and Roadway Impact Fee Study Reports

Final Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan

Coryell County Interlocal Agreement

Lampasas County Interlocal Agreement

Copperas Cove Redevelopment Authority Formation Resolution

Approval of June 16, 2026 Minutes

Consideration and action on the approval of the Quality of Life Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for June 16, 2026. Jeff Stoddard, Director of Parks and Recreation

Consent Agenda Approval

Conditional Use Permit for Short-Term Rental at 1242 Lexington Dr.

TMRS Contribution Rate Increase to 7%

CCISD Interlocal Agreement for EMS Training

Athletic Storage Building Project Bid Award

Approval of Ordinance No. 2026-31 for TMRS Contribution Rate Increase to 7%

Award of Bid # 2026-05-54 for Athletic Storage Building Project

approve Agenda Item H-1

reject all bids and solicit new bids

approve Bid No. 2026-05-54 for the Athletic Storage Building Project for the price of $454,000

TMRS Contribution Rate Increase to 7%

Athletic Storage Building Project Bid Award

Adoption of Municipal Budget (Ordinance No. 2026-28)

Adoption of Property Tax Rate (Ordinance No. 2026-29)

approve Agenda Item H-6 with the change to remove the Development Service Manager Position

approve Agenda Item H-7 as follows: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of tax rate of 68.6419 cents per $100 taxable assessed valuation, which is effectively a 1.11 perce

Council Member Treadway made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-6 with the change to remove the Development Service Manager Position.

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-7 as follows: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of tax rate of 68.6419 cents per $100 taxable assessed valuati

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget (Ordinance No. 2026-28)

Adoption of Property Tax Rate (Ordinance No. 2026-29)

Council Member Smith made a motion to set a proposed tax rate of $0.699.

Removal and Rejection of Bids for South Wastewater Treatment Plant Office Project (F-4)

Felt that $600 per square foot was excessive and wanted to rebid the project.

Record Vote to Propose Property Tax Rate of $0.699

Council Member Smith made a motion to set a proposed tax rate of $0.699.

Proposed Property Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027 (Agenda Item H-1)

Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-1 through the term of the lease and review again in February 2027.

Council Member Treadway made a motion to deny the agreement.

deny the agreement

approve Agenda Item H-1 through the term of the lease and review again in February 2027

Water Utility Cost Waiver for the Allin House

Church Mountain Development Agreement Rejection

Water Utility Cost Waiver for the Allin House

Denial of Church Mountain Development and Annexation Agreement Amendments

approve Agenda Item G-1

Ordinance No. 2026-17: Establishment of TIRZ No. 2

Appointment to Animal Care Advisory Committee (Animal Advocacy Representative)

appoint Anca Neagu

nominate Anca Neagu

Animal Care Advisory Committee Advocacy Appointment

Resolution No. 2026-11: Central Texas Water Alliance Membership

Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and Local Government Corporation

Expressed concern that the zone is too large, includes already-approved developments, and diverts 50% of tax revenue away from the city operating budget.

Council Member Hawk made a motion to approve Agenda Item H-3, and direct the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee to consider the comments shared by members of the audience.

Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-9 (Animal Care and Microchipping)

Council Member Hale then made a motion to table Agenda Item G-1 until March 3rd.

Table Ordinance No. 2026-4 (Animal Regulations and Microchipping)