Board of Commissioners

AGENDA Notice is hereby given pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, that the Board of Commissioners of Burkburnett will conduct a Special-Called meeting open to the public to be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the City Hall-Council Chambers, 501 Sheppard Road, Burkburnett, Texas, to consider the following agenda items. The Board of Commissioners may discuss and take action on any item on this agenda. RIGHT TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION If during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the Board of Commissioners for the City of Burkburnett determines that a Closed or Executive Session is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices, Personnel or Audit) and 551.087 (Economic Development), and 551.089 (Deliberations regarding security devices or security audits, critical infrastructure, information resources technology). PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS All persons desiring to address a specific agenda item must submit a "Public Comments" form to the City Clerk before the reading of the agenda item. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes with a maximum of a two (2) minute extension following approval by a majority of the Commissioners. ITEM 1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER ITEM 2. INVOCATION ITEM 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ITEM 4. PERSONAL/AUDIENCE COMMENTS The Board of Commissioners invites citizens to speak on any topic. Please fill out a "Public Comments" form and submit the form before 1 :00 p.m. to the City Clerk. Public comments are limited to five (5) minutes, with a possible two (2) minute extension following the approval by a majority vote of the Commissioners. The Mayor may adjust time limits to accommodate more or fewer speakers. Unless the item is specifically noted on this agenda, the Board of Commissioners is required under the Texas Open Meetings Act to limit its response to a statement of specific factual information or reciting the City's existing policy on that issue. ITEM 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes from the June 15, 2026, Regular Meeting B. Approval of Minutes from the June 22, 2026, Special Called Meeting C. Development Agreement for Pump City Diner D. Authorize the removal of Sergeant Royce Challis and the addition of Lieutenant Robert Turner as a signatory on the Police Department Forfeiture account ending in 8372. E. Approve initiation of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to secure Professional Planning Services for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Demonstration Project. ITEM 6. Discuss and take any action necessary to appoint a Finance Director. ITEM 7. Discuss and take any action necessary regarding a Lease and Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Red River Riding Association. ITEM 8. Discuss and take any action necessary to appoint applicants or nominees to the Burkburnett Development Corporation's Board. ITEM 9. SECOND READING: Discuss and take any action necessary regarding Resolution Number 810. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF BURKBURNETT, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE BURKBURNETT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S EXPENDITURE OF UP TO THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000) FOR BUSINESS-RELATED EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR TWO SEPARATE READINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 505.158 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ITEM 10. Discuss and take any action necessary regarding a Burkburnett Development Corporation (BDC) budget amendment to transfer from the Money Market Account to the line item, Economic Incentives, for $35,000 to fund the Ink & Beam Incentive Agreement. ITEM 11. Discuss attendance for the 114th Annual Texas Municipal League (TML) Conference and Exhibition on November 11 - 13, 2026. ITEM 12. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.0415, City Commissioner Members may make a report about items of Community interest during a meeting of the govem.ing body without having given notice of the report. Items of community interest include: • Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; • Information regarding holiday schedules; • An honorary or salutary recognition ofa public official, public employee, or another citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of the person's public office of public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; • A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; • lnformation regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality and • Announcements involving an imminent threat to' the public health and safety of people in the municipality have arisen after the posting of the agenda. ITEM 13. ADJOURNMENT Taxpayer Impact Statement (Required under Texas Government Code 551.043 as amended by HB 1522, effective September 1, 2025) This notice informs taxpayers oftbe potential impact ofthe proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, comparing the amount paid under the no-new-revenue tax rate with the proposed tax rate. Taxpayer Impact Statement Property Tax Due on Median Valued Homestead 2024 Rate vs 2025 Adopted Rate vs 2025 No New Revenue Rate Rate per $100 of Median-Valued Value Homestead Pronertv Tax Due 2024 Adopted Tax Rate (FY 2025) $0.640382 $186.255 $1.193 2025 Adopted Tax Rate (FY 2026) $0.678251 $199,039 $1,350 2025 No New Revenue Rate $0.606198 $199,039 $1,207 CERTIFICATION I, Nikki Tepfer, City Clerk for the City of Burkburnett, Texas, do hereby certify that I posted this Notice of Meeting and Agenda on the glass front door of the City Hall, facing the outside a place convenient and readily accessible to_ the general public at all times an the City website, � https://www.burkburnett.org/ at L\-. on Q01 =:li:A,\ u le, in compliance with the Open Meetings Act Chapter 551. fG(V\ l5 7re;aid Notice waspbsted and remained so posted continuously for at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. 'Y�l�'1r.fi;koA_ Ni i Tepfer, City Posted �/QDl��l,e @ 4',\S� Public Participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding or those requiring language assistance (free of charge) should contact the City Clerk's office at 940-569-2263 no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. This facility is wheelchair­ accessible, and accessible parking spaces are available. Concerning any item, the Board of Commissioners may take various actions, including but not limited to rescheduling an item in its entirety or for particular action at a future date or time.