City Council
Regular MeetingBelton, TX · August 25, 2020
Minutes
Belton City Council Meeting
August 25, 2020 – 5:30 P.M.
The Belton City Council met in an in-person/virtual meeting via Zoom meeting due to
the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency that has been declared by Governor Greg
Abbott, Bell County Judge David Blackburn and Belton Mayor Marion Grayson.
Members present included Mayor Marion Grayson, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Carpenter
(Zoom) and Councilmembers David K. Leigh, John R. Holmes, Sr., Craig Pearson, Guy
O’Banion and Dan Kirkley. Staff present included Sam Listi, John Messer, Amy Casey,
Gene Ellis, Matt Bates, Cheryl Maxwell, Jon Fontenot, Paul Romer, Chris Brown, Mike
Rodgers, Bob van Til, Kim Kroll, Judy Garrett and Israel Garza.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Councilmember Craig Pearson,
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Director of Planning Cheryl
Maxwell. The Invocation was given by Councilmember David K. Leigh.
1. Call to order. Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. Public Comments. (Audio 1:49)
There were none.
Consent Agenda (Audio 1:55)
Items 3-5 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may
be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any
Councilmember, and it will be considered separately.
3. Consider minutes of August 11, 2020, City Council Meeting.
4. Consider appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
A. Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals – Priscilla Linnemann
B. Historic Preservation Commission – Ann West
C. Library Board of Directors – Sandra Velo
D. Youth Advisory Commission – Madison Jones (Chair), Derrance Daniels,
Audrey Haffner, Kariane Hosch, Anthony Jones, Allison McBride, Emily Ogden,
Ethan Rodriguez and Emma Romer.
5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) to continue funding for the
volunteer coordinator position for the Belton Police Department’s RUOK?
senior adult outreach program.
Upon a motion for approval by Councilmember Leigh, and a second by Councilmember
Holmes the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved upon a vote of 7-0.
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Planning and Zoning
6. Consider the following:
A. a final plat of Connell Subdivision, comprising 6.226 acres, located along
an extension of Huey Drive, on the west side of Connell Street, north of
Liberty Valley Drive, beginning on the north side of the Mitchell Branch
crossing; and (Audio 4:11)
Councilmember Holmes made a motion for approval of the final plat of Connell
Subdivision, including:
• Approval of variance to the key lot requirement to allow Lot 17, Block 1, to
observe a 15' setback along Huey Drive instead of 25', which is observed by
the adjacent lot to the east, Lot 18; and
• Approval of variance to sidewalk requirement to allow applicant to provide
sidewalk only on the north side of Huey Drive instead of both sides.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember O'Banion, and was unanimously
approved upon a vote of 7-0.
B. a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development
Agreement associated with Connell Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Pearson and a second by Councilmember
Holmes, the Development Agreement associated with Connell Subdivision,
including the following captioned resolution , was approved upon a unanimous
vote of 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-26-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BELTON AND LWG ASSOCIATES,
LLC, FOR UPSIZING INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONNELL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ALONG AN EXTENSION OF HUEY
DRIVE, ON THE WEST SIDE OF CONNELL STREET, NORTH OF LIBERTY
VALLEY DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPER AND CITY OBLIGATIONS;
AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.
7. Consider a final plat of The Ridge at Belle Meadows Phase Ill, comprising
7 .080 acres, located on the south side of W. Avenue 0, between S. Loop 121
and Connell Street, south of the Laila Lane extension. (Audio 16:03)
Councilmember Holmes made a motion for approval of the final plat of The Ridge at
Belle Meadows, Phase Ill , including:
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• Approval of reduction in the front yard setback from 25' to 20' for Lots 7-23, Block
6.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Leigh , and was unanimously
approved upon a vote of 7-0.
8. Consider a final plat of The Ridge at Belle Meadows Phase IV, comprising
5.910 acres, located on the south side of W. Avenue 0, between S. Loop 121
and Connell Street, along an extension of Southwest Parkway. (Audio 19:42)
Councilmember Pearson made a motion for approval of the final plat of The Ridge at
Belle Meadows, Phase IV, including:
• All items addressed in the City's August 25 , 2020, letter of conditions to the
applicant.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kirkley, and was unanimously
approved upon a vote of 7-0.
FY2021 Budget
9. Conduct a work session on FY2021 budget for the following funds: (Audio
21 :32)
A. General Fund
B. Debt Service Fund
C. Water and Sewer Fund
Director of Finance Mike Rodgers presented changes to the proposed FY2021
budget (see Exhibit "A").
There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CLEAN-UP BUDGET
*GENERAL FUND Fiscal Year 2021
*DEBT SERVICE FUND August 25, 2020
*WATER AND SEWER FUND
SEVEN CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE PROPOSED
BUDGET THAT WAS PRESENTED ON JULY 28, 2020
Refuse collection revenue and expenditure reconciliation
General Fund expenditures have been increased by $27,982 to match the anticipated revenue.
Debt Service Fund interest earnings
Interest income in the Debt Service Fund has been reduced by $3,016 from $4,501 to $1,485.
Water and Sewer Fund transfer for fleet maintenance
General Fund revenue has been raised by $67,075 and Water and Sewer Fund expenditures have
been decreased by $1,657 to equal 33% of the Fleet Division budget.
Contributions to the Senior Center
The City’s contribution for the operation of the Senior Center has been increased from $10,000 to
$15,000.
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SEVEN CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE PROPOSED
BUDGET THAT WAS PRESENTED ON JULY 28, 2020
Credit card processing fees
City Council discussed reinstating the fee as of October 1, 2020 at a rate of 2%. Revenue and
expenditures within the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund have been modified by $7,200 and
$22,200, respectively.
Sales tax revenue
Sales taxes for March, April, May, and June have each outperformed the original assumption.
General Fund revenue has been increased by $491,838 to $3,810,000.
Property tax revenue
On August 4, 2020, City Council proposed a tax rate for FY 2021 of $0.6400 per $100 of taxable
value. Property tax revenue has been decreased in the General Fund and the Debt Service Fund by
$187,424 and $27,542, respectively.
Fiscal Year 2021
GENERAL FUND Clean-up Budget
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July 28 version
Ad Valorem Tax $6,618,072
Sales Tax $3,318,162
REVENUES Miscellaneous
Transfers
$ 96,667
$ 535,128
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Ad Valorem Taxes $5,212,687 $5,568,953 $6,082,428 $6,116,712 $6,430,648 $348,220 5.73%
Sales Tax $3,510,105 $3,573,712 $3,763,120 $3,810,000 $3,810,000 $46,880 1.25%
Franchise $1,248,967 $1,252,492 $1,259,440 $1,230,055 $1,223,586 ($35,854) -2.85%
Other Taxes $46,951 $55,115 $50,000 $55,622 $52,563 $2,563 5.13%
Permits & Licenses $249,597 $265,243 $270,190 $225,045 $246,628 ($23,562) -8.72%
Municipal Court $280,794 $358,343 $330,750 $268,514 $302,550 ($28,200) -8.53%
Refuse Collection $1,411,822 $1,567,214 $1,642,560 $1,715,562 $1,801,341 $158,781 9.67%
Ambulance $1,193,986 $541,807 $45,000 $173,270 $45,000 $0 0.00%
Harris Rental Income $51,041 $75,398 $70,000 $40,131 $55,457 ($14,543) -20.78%
Parks & Rec Income $39,064 $36,060 $36,780 $20,700 $29,521 ($7,259) -19.74%
Code Enforcement $17,251 $24,100 $4,200 $18,500 $19,950 $15,750 375.00%
Intergovernmental $365,804 $361,613 $365,610 $328,470 $315,251 ($50,359) -13.77%
Other Financing Sources $255,333 $215,358 $175,000 $213,802 $206,586 $31,586 18.05%
Contributions $0 $2,000 $2,000 $1,300 $1,100 ($900) -45.00%
Miscellaneous $59,064 $64,442 $36,760 $232,930 $103,867 $67,107 182.55%
Transfers $542,661 $596,039 $652,481 $652,481 $602,203 ($50,278) -7.71%
Interest Income $95,676 $149,955 $151,000 $123,900 $49,830 ($101,170) -67.00%
Total Revenues $14,580,804 $14,707,844 $14,937,319 $15,226,994 $15,296,081 $358,762 2.40%
Proposed property tax rate of $0.6400/$100 of taxable value
July 28 version
Muni Court $ 248,674
Planning $ 548,859
EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT Other
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$ 195,651
$1,524,765
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
City Council $93,556 $106,380 $78,216 $67,144 $82,250 $4,034 5.16%
Administration $476,842 $503,570 $531,692 $513,783 $603,221 $71,529 13.45%
Finance $330,138 $344,204 $352,965 $323,217 $399,944 $46,979 13.31%
Human Resources $186,431 $192,067 $196,061 $187,595 $230,665 $34,604 17.65%
Muni Court $180,406 $192,701 $199,634 $197,795 $237,874 $38,240 19.16%
Police $4,102,078 $4,204,614 $4,514,479 $4,427,695 $4,839,823 $325,344 7.21%
Fire $3,128,487 $3,164,019 $2,750,411 $2,612,210 $2,729,255 ($21,156) -0.77%
Info Technology $175,591 $233,145 $239,520 $238,206 $0 ($239,520) -100.00%
Streets $1,419,175 $1,157,484 $1,312,094 $1,253,867 $989,126 ($322,968) -24.61%
Parks & Recreation $1,156,824 $1,211,452 $1,326,713 $1,230,749 $1,459,587 $132,874 10.02%
Planning $390,572 $399,268 $455,873 $429,397 $544,959 $89,086 19.54%
Library $344,992 $359,343 $357,799 $336,752 $495,836 $138,037 38.58%
Other $674,115 $604,338 $427,321 $348,321 $200,651 ($226,670) -53.04%
Refuse $1,226,188 $1,377,370 $1,449,916 $1,437,942 $1,552,747 $102,831 7.09%
Maintenance $531,179 $559,451 $593,656 $558,342 $497,198 ($96,458) -16.25%
Engineering $145,762 $139,396 $150,955 $126,725 $173,633 $22,678 15.02%
Total Expenditures $14,562,336 $14,748,802 $14,937,305 $14,289,740 $15,036,769 $99,464 0.67%
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July 28 version
Services $4,052,484
Contributions $ 95,651
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Personnel $8,778,663 $8,933,425 $9,541,069 $9,018,582 $9,279,802 ($261,267) -2.74%
Supplies $562,324 $464,000 $480,120 $389,403 $478,969 ($1,151) -0.24%
Repairs & Maint $474,864 $431,207 $531,052 $650,766 $338,917 ($192,135) -36.18%
Services $2,544,817 $2,627,618 $2,883,765 $2,808,690 $4,065,766 $1,182,001 40.99%
Contingency $0 $0 $100,000 $50,000 $100,000 $0 0.00%
Transfers $2,067,426 $2,157,765 $1,280,381 $1,280,381 $658,169 ($622,212) -48.60%
Contributions $121,181 $119,174 $120,918 $91,918 $100,651 ($20,267) -16.76%
Capital $13,061 $15,613 $0 $0 $14,495 $14,495 0.00%
Total Expenditures $14,562,336 $14,748,802 $14,937,305 $14,289,740 $15,036,769 $99,464 0.67%
FY 2021 PROPOSED BUDGET – CLEANUP VERSION
- General Fund -
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $ 6,015,158
July 28 version
Proposed Revenues $ 15,296,081 Revenues $14,917,392
Proposed Expenditures $ (15,036,769) Expenditures ($15,018,487)
Net Impact ($ 101,095)
Net Impact of Proposed Budget $ 259,312
Proposed Ending Fund Balance $ 6,274,470
Less: Minimum Balance (3 months O&M Budget) $ (3,759,192)
Proposed Fund Balance in Excess of Minimum $ 2,515,278
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Fiscal Year 2021
WATER AND SEWER FUND Clean-up Budget
July 28 version
Miscellaneous $ 64,720
REVENUES
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Water $ 4,907,703 $ 4,725,361 $ 4,926,686 $ 4,966,941 $ 5,068,687 $ 142,001 2.9%
Sewer $ 3,087,121 $ 3,155,709 $ 3,226,869 $ 3,254,285 $ 3,319,370 $ 92,501 2.9%
Other Fees $ 459,933 $ 508,940 $ 436,515 $ 401,447 $ 482,998 $ 46,483 10.6%
Misc Income $ 59,404 $ 82,873 $ 41,701 $ 60,000 $ 86,920 $ 45,219 108.4%
Sale of City Property $ 85,085 $ - $ - $ 13,201 $ - $ - 0.0%
Interest Income $ 93,180 $ 158,403 $ 180,358 $ 95,100 $ 45,758 $ (134,600) -74.6%
Total Revenues $ 8,692,426 $ 8,631,286 $ 8,812,129 $ 8,790,974 $ 9,003,733 $ 191,604 2.2%
No rate changes are proposed for FY 2021
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July 28 version
Utility Admin - Fin $ 595,808
Water $3,451,064
EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT Sewer - Collection $ 884,555
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Utility Admin - Operations $ 648,306 $ 660,917 $ 740,358 $ 757,420 $ 813,340 $ 72,982 9.9%
Utility Admin - Finance $ 489,810 $ 497,190 $ 509,694 $ 487,019 $ 558,008 $ 48,314 9.5%
Water $ 3,002,648 $ 3,142,004 $ 3,023,327 $ 3,029,906 $ 3,450,235 $ 426,908 14.1%
Sewer - Collection $ 1,020,540 $ 1,360,493 $ 868,036 $ 2,140,175 $ 883,727 $ 15,691 1.8%
Sewer - Lift Stations $ 668,969 $ 726,087 $ 1,053,394 $ 977,196 $ 981,852 $ (71,542) -6.8%
Other $ 2,091,519 $ 2,118,373 $ 2,616,711 $ 1,595,671 $ 2,252,548 $ (364,163) -13.9%
Total Expenditures $ 7,921,791 $ 8,505,064 $ 8,811,520 $ 8,987,387 $ 8,939,710 $ 128,190 1.5%
July 28 version
Services $ 511,314
Transfers $1,671,392
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Personnel $ 1,532,121 $ 1,630,140 $ 1,823,855 $ 1,777,724 $ 1,882,602 $ 58,747 3.2%
Supplies $ 113,731 $ 102,836 $ 121,293 $ 106,919 $ 120,912 $ (381) -0.3%
Maintenance $ 182,317 $ 204,597 $ 314,688 $ 272,104 $ 224,930 $ (89,758) -28.5%
Services $ 296,144 $ 243,589 $ 329,187 $ 311,757 $ 473,514 $ 144,327 43.8%
Debt Service $ 1,537,366 $ 1,545,993 $ 2,110,311 $ 1,544,271 $ 1,802,548 $ (307,763) -14.6%
Other Costs $ 1,653,865 $ 1,491,289 $ 2,149,881 $ 1,729,309 $ 2,473,059 $ 323,178 15.0%
Capital Outlay $ 126,498 $ 356,642 $ 631,240 $ 614,238 $ 292,410 $ (338,830) -53.7%
Transfers $ 2,479,749 $ 2,929,978 $ 1,331,065 $ 2,631,065 $ 1,669,735 $ 338,670 25.4%
Total Expenditures $ 7,921,791 $ 8,505,064 $ 8,811,520 $ 8,987,387 $ 8,939,710 $ 128,190 1.5%
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FY 2021 PROPOSED BUDGET – CLEANUP VERSION
- Water & Sewer Fund -
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,962,275
July 28 version
Proposed Revenues $ 9,003,733
Proposed Expenditures $ (8,939,710)
Revenues $8,981,533
Expenditures ($8,979,167)
Net Impact of Proposed Budget $ 64,023 Net Impact $ 2,366
Proposed Ending Fund Balance $ 6,026,298
Less: Minimum Balance (3 months O&M) $ (1,850,791)
Less: Annual Debt Service $ (1,536,548)
Proposed Fund Balance in Excess of Minimum $ 2,638,959
Fiscal Year 2021
DEBT SERVICE FUND Clean-up Budget
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July 28 version
Ad Valorem Taxes $1,232,711
Interest Income $ 4,501
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Ad Valorem Taxes $990,960 $934,987 $942,472 $948,349 $1,205,169 $262,697 27.87%
Bond Proceeds $1,182 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Transfer from General Fund $200,000 $150,500 $0 $0 $0 $0
Interest Income $10,380 $17,454 $13,638 $8,432 $1,485 ($12,153) -89.11%
Total Revenues $1,202,522 $1,102,941 $956,110 $956,781 $1,206,654 $250,544 26.20%
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from 2020 Budget
Description Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed Amount %
Bond Principal $ 705,538 $ 759,250 $792,963 $792,963 $801,675 $8,712 1.10%
Bond Interest $ 356,506 $ 409,378 $382,447 $382,447 $367,908 ($14,539) -3.80%
Bond Paying Agent Fees $ 341 $ 625 $1,150 $1,000 $1,000 ($150) -13.04%
Arbitrage Rebate Calc Fees $ 4,274 $ 4,509 $6,550 $7,011 $7,250 $700 10.69%
Bond Issue Costs $ (659) $ (513) $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $1,066,000 $1,173,249 $1,183,110 $1,183,421 $1,177,833 ($5,277) -0.45%
FY 2021 PROPOSED BUDGET – CLEANUP VERSION
- Debt Service Fund -
July 28 version
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance $ 9,514 Revenues $1,237,212
Expenditures ($1,177,833)
Proposed Revenues $ 1,206,654 Net Impact $ 59,379
Proposed Expenditures $ (1,177,833)
Net Impact of Proposed Budget $ 28,821
Proposed Ending Fund Balance $ 38,335
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Fiscal Year 2021
CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS Clean-up Budget
July 28 version
Resources $31,714,789
ALL FUNDS SUMMARY Expenditures ($29,659,652)
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from
Resources Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed 2020 Budget
General Fund $ 14,580,804 $ 14,707,844 $ 14,937,319 $ 15,226,994 $ 15,296,081 2.40%
Hotel/Motel Fund $ 164,046 $ 194,772 $ 190,436 $ 115,601 $ 203,572 6.90%
Debt Service Fund $ 1,202,522 $ 1,102,941 $ 956,110 $ 956,781 $ 1,206,654 26.20%
TIRZ Fund $ 1,334,440 $ 1,496,183 $ 1,985,995 $ 1,896,881 $ 2,689,775 35.44%
Water & Sewer Fund $ 8,692,426 $ 8,631,286 $ 8,812,129 $ 8,790,974 $ 9,003,733 2.17%
BEDC $ 1,829,068 $ 2,226,045 $ 1,949,760 $ 1,741,414 $ 1,702,199 -12.70%
Drainage Fund $ 500,505 $ 498,419 $ 539,472 $ 516,027 $ 548,061 1.59%
Information Technology Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 890,183 N/A
Building Maintenance Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 443,767 N/A
Total Resources $ 28,303,811 $ 28,857,490 $ 29,371,221 $ 29,244,672 $ 31,984,025 8.90%
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2020 FY 2021 Change from
Expenditures Actual Actual Budget Projected Proposed 2020 Budget
General Fund $ 14,562,336 $ 14,748,802 $ 14,937,305 $ 14,289,740 $ 15,036,769 0.67%
Hotel/Motel Fund $ 82,481 $ 89,141 $ 310,436 $ 173,089 $ 203,572 -34.42%
Debt Service Fund $ 1,066,000 $ 1,173,249 $ 1,183,110 $ 1,183,421 $ 1,177,833 -0.45%
TIRZ Fund $ 1,306,022 $ 1,396,798 $ 1,961,046 $ 1,931,046 $ 1,943,891 -0.87%
Water & Sewer Fund $ 7,921,791 $ 8,505,064 $ 8,811,520 $ 8,987,387 $ 8,939,710 1.45%
BEDC $ 2,328,017 $ 2,099,256 $ 1,014,489 $ 855,595 $ 474,143 -53.26%
Drainage Fund $ 512,840 $ 471,955 $ 570,812 $ 530,282 $ 531,260 -6.93%
Information Technology Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 890,183 N/A
Building Maintenance Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 441,116 N/A
Total Expenditures $ 27,779,487 $ 28,484,265 $ 28,788,718 $ 27,950,560 $ 29,638,477 2.95%
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ALL FUNDS SUMMARY
General Debt Water & Information Building
Hotel/Motel TIRZ BEDC Drainage Total
Fund Service Sewer Technology Maintenance
Estimated beginning fund balance 6,015,158 228,471 9,514 270,677 5,962,275 1,936,426 220,200 105,364 6,641 14,754,726
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Proposed revenues 15,296,081 151,680 1,206,654 2,689,775 9,003,733 1,702,199 548,061 815,192 443,767 31,857,142
Proposed expenditures (15,036,769) (203,572) (1,177,833) (1,943,891) (8,939,710) (474,143) (531,260) (890,183) (441,116) (29,638,477)
Net impact of proposed budget 259,312 (51,892) 28,821 745,884 64,023 1,228,056 16,801 (74,991) 2,651 2,218,665
Proposed ending fund balance 6,274,470 176,579 38,335 1,016,561 6,026,298 3,164,482 237,001 30,373 9,292 16,973,391
Operating minimum balance (3,759,192) - - - (1,850,791) - (126,367) - - (5,736,350)
Debt service minimum - - - - (1,536,548) - (25,790) - - (1,562,338)
Proposed fund balance over the minimum 2,515,278 176,579 38,335 1,016,561 2,638,959 3,164,482 84,844 30,373 9,292 9,674,703
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Budget for FY 2021 2019 Tax Year 2020 Tax Year
Comparison of Tax Rates $0.6598 $0.6300 $0.6325 $0.6350 $0.6375 $0.6400
Current Rate Lower Option 1 Lower Option 2 Lower Option 3 Lower Option 4 Recommended
Total Taxable Value $1,259,835,810 $1,416,328,131 $1,416,328,131 $1,416,328,131 $1,416,328,131 $1,416,328,131
TIRZ Value $188,034,652 $242,539,337 $242,539,337 $242,539,337 $242,539,337 $242,539,337
O&M Tax Rate $0.5712 $0.5289 $0.5314 $0.5339 $0.5364 $0.5389
Debt Service Tax Rate $0.0886 $0.1011 $0.1011 $0.1011 $0.1011 $0.1011
Total Tax Rate $0.6598 $0.6300 $0.6325 $0.6350 $0.6375 $0.6400
Change from current rate ($0.0298) ($0.0273) ($0.0248) ($0.0223) ($0.0198)
Total Tax Levy $8,312,397 $8,922,867 $8,958,275 $8,993,684 $9,029,092 $9,064,500
Estimated Collections - 98% $8,146,149 $8,744,410 $8,779,110 $8,813,810 $8,848,510 $8,883,210
General Fund
Current Ad Valorem $7,196,182 $7,490,959 $7,526,368 $7,561,776 $7,597,184 $7,632,592
Payment to TIRZ ($1,000,079) ($1,282,791) ($1,288,854) ($1,294,918) ($1,300,981) ($1,307,044)
Net General Fund Current AV Taxes $6,196,103 $6,208,169 $6,237,514 $6,266,858 $6,296,203 $6,325,548
Change from current year $12,066 $41,411 $70,755 $100,100 $129,445
Debt Service
Current Ad Valorem $1,116,215 $1,431,908 $1,431,908 $1,431,908 $1,431,908 $1,431,908
Payment to TIRZ ($155,124) ($245,207) ($245,207) ($245,207) ($245,207) ($245,207)
Net DS Current AV Taxes $961,091 $1,186,700 $1,186,700 $1,186,700 $1,186,700 $1,186,700
Change from current year $225,610 $225,610 $225,610 $225,610 $225,610
Each $1M of Tax Value@98% $6,466 $6,174 $6,199 $6,223 $6,248 $6,272
Penny Tax @ 98% Collection $123,464 $138,800 $138,800 $138,800 $138,800 $138,800
Penny Tax @ 98% - net of TIRZ $105,037 $115,031 $115,031 $115,031 $115,031 $115,031
Value of Average Home in Belton $177,118 $192,909 $192,909 $192,909 $192,909 $192,909
Tax on Average Home $1,169 $1,215 $1,220 $1,225 $1,230 $1,235
Change from current year $47 $52 $56 $61 $66
Tax rate for no added tax on avg home $0.6060
$1,169
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Agenda
City of Belton, Texas
City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 5:30 p.m.
Wright Room (Council) and Evans Room (Public)
Harris Community Center
401 N. Alexander, Belton, Texas
PLEASE NOTE: FACE COVERINGS WILL BE REQUIRED
WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING CANNOT BE
MAINTAINED.
Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag will be led by
Councilmember Craig Pearson.
Texas Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag will be led by Director of
Planning Cheryl Maxwell.
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee Texas, one state under
God, one and indivisible.”
Invocation. The Invocation will be given by Councilmember David K. Leigh.
1. Call to order.
2. Public Comments.
Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may register to do
so prior to this meeting and speak during this item. Forms are located on the
table outside of the south side entry to the meeting room. Please state your
name and address for the record, and limit your comments to three minutes.
Also, please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your
comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1)
engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual
information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than
directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda.
Consent Agenda
Items 3-5 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may
be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any
Councilmember, and it will be considered separately.
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August 25, 2020
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3. Consider minutes of August 11, 2020, City Council Meeting.
4. Consider appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
A. Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals
B. Historic Preservation Commission
C. Library Board of Directors
D. Youth Advisory Commission
5. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Central
Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) to continue funding for the volunteer
coordinator position for the Belton Police Department’s RUOK? senior adult
outreach program.
Planning and Zoning
6. Consider the following:
A. a final plat of Connell Subdivision, comprising 6.226 acres, located along an
extension of Huey Drive, on the west side of Connell Street, north of Liberty
Valley Drive, beginning on the north side of the Mitchell Branch crossing; and
B. a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement
associated with Connell Subdivision.
7. Consider a final plat of The Ridge at Belle Meadows Phase III, comprising 7.080
acres, located on the south side of W. Avenue O, between S. Loop 121 and Connell
Street, south of the Laila Lane extension.
8. Consider a final plat of The Ridge at Belle Meadows Phase IV, comprising 5.910
acres, located on the south side of W. Avenue O, between S. Loop 121 and Connell
Street, along an extension of Southwest Parkway.
FY2021 Budget
9. Conduct a work session on FY2021 budget for the following funds:
A. General Fund
B. Debt Service Fund
C. Water and Sewer Fund
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time regarding any issue on
this agenda for which it is legally permissible.
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