Jake Lamberth

Comprehensive master fee schedule

Dozens of fee increases — pavilion rentals doubling, a $700 cleaning fee added to civic center rentals, $150 processions — hitting residents who use city facilities and permits.

FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

The rate drops about 1% from roughly 0.42, and new construction adds about $38,000 in revenue.

FY 2027 draft budget

Total budget of about $23.46 million, including $7.77 million general fund and $3.8 million water fund revenues.

Council comments removed from meeting agendas

Council rules of conduct and decorum overhaul

Threat of city employee layoffs

Layoffs of 10-12 employees were floated as the last resort if revenues fall short.

City employee compensation and classification plan

Already built into the FY 2027 budget; specific cost not itemized at the meeting.

Health insurance and employee benefits program

Estimated $102,000 annual savings, about $125 per employee per month.

Grant funding pursuits (CDBG-MIT and TxCDBG)

Could bring up to $750,000 in state grant money to match the city's $750,000 for the pool project.

2024/2025 City Audit

The audit covers the city's finances for the 2024/2025 fiscal year; specific findings weren't detailed in the minutes.