City Council Special Meeting

City Council Special Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL City Council Members Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian Council Member Place 2 Ana Grace Husted Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox City Attorney Aniz Alani City Secretary Diana Boone IT Director Jason Weinstock Planning Director Tory Carpenter Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the City Council on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the City Council that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak regarding issues not on the agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the City Council must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least seven (7) copies; if seven (7) copies are not provided, the City Council will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Mayor may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. BUDGET WORKSHOP Presentation and discussion only. No action shall be taken. 1. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Deputy City Administrator, Shawn Cox BUSINESS 2. Discussion and possible action on the Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate for 2026. Deputy City Administrator, Shawn Cox 3. Discussion and possible action on a Professional Services Agreement for Strategic Planning Services. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. CLOSED SESSION The City Council has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), 551.0761 (Deliberation Regarding Critical Infrastructure Facility), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. 4. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues pertaining to a Professional Services Agreement for Strategic Planning Services. (Consultation with Attorney, 551.071). 5. Deliberation of the evaluation of duties of the City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator I, and Deputy City Administrator II and consultation with attorney related to legal issues regarding the evaluation of city employees. (Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters, 551.074, Consultation with Attorney, 551.071). UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings August 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. September 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. September 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. October 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. November 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.  Board, Commission, & Committee Meetings DSRP Board, August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Farmers Market Committee, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Emergency Management Committee, August 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Utility Commission, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Transportation Committee, August 24, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Founders Day Committee, August 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall, located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Diana Boone, City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Request for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.