City Council 260811

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF REGULAR CALLED MEETING HEATH CITY COUNCIL 200 LAURENCE DRIVE - HEATH, TX 75032 TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order – Regular Meeting, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council on any matter, except public hearings included on the agenda. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless the speaker requires the assistance of a translator, in which case the speaker is limited to six (6) minutes, in accordance with applicable law. To address the Council, please sign in prior to the start of the Council Meeting. Each speaker shall approach the podium and state his/her name and street address before speaking. Speakers shall address the governing body with civility that is conducive to appropriate public discussion. Speakers can address only the governing body and not individual city officials or employees. The public cannot speak from the gallery but only from the podium. The Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. The Council may: (1) make a statement of fact regarding the item; (2) make a statement concerning the policy regarding the item; or (3) propose the item be placed on a future agenda. (Tex. Govt Code §551.042). 3. Council/City Manager Comments Regarding Items of Community Interest – Pursuant To Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 The Mayor, Council and City Manager may report on the following items: (1) Expression of Thanks, Congratulations or Condolences; (2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules; (3) Recognition Of Individuals; (4) Reminders About Upcoming City Council Events; (5) Information Regarding Community Events; (6) Announcements Involving Imminent Threat To Public Health and Safety. 4. Consent Agenda These items consist of non-controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be considered individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items. 4.a Action regarding the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Special and Regular Meetings. 4.b Action regarding a Resolution to designate an additional authorized signatory to the City of Heath's accounts with American National Bank of Texas. (J. Ayers) 5. Public Hearings 5.a Conduct a Public Hearing regarding an Ordinance levying the ad valorem property tax rate for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) for the City of Heath, Texas. (J. Ayers) 5.b Conduct a Public Hearing regarding an Ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule for the City of Heath, Texas. (J. Ayers) Heath City Hall will provide reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 972-771-6228 no later than 48 hours prior to a meeting if you require special assistance. Wi-Fi available in City Council Chambers - Password: Heath123 1 6. Items for Individual Consideration 6.a Discussion and action regarding an Ordinance approving and adopting the Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for the City of Heath, Texas, Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027. (See Taxpayer Impact Statement below.) (J. Ayers) 6.b Discussion and action regarding an Ordinance levying the ad valorem property tax rate for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) for the City of Heath, Texas. (J. Ayers) 6.c Discussion and action regarding a Resolution ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. (J. Ayers) 6.d Discussion and action regarding an Ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule for the City of Heath, Texas. (J. Ayers) 6.e Discussion and action regarding a Resolution setting out the City’s compensation program and related pay plan effective October 1, 2026. (J. Ayers) 7. Adjourn Taxpayer Impact Statement Property Tax Due on Median Valued Homestead 2025/2026 Rate vs 2026/2027 Proposed Rate vs 2026/2027 No New Revenue Rate Rate per $100 of Median-Valued Tax Due Value Homestead Property 2025/2026 Adopted Rate $0.275650 $774,259 $2,134.24 2026/2027 Proposed Rate $0.281436 $800,000 $2,251.49 2026/2027 No New Revenue Rate $0.269792 $800,000 $2,158.37 NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including §551.071 (private consultation with the attorney for the City); §551.072 (discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); §551.074 (discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); and §551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session. Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City Council may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. A quorum of the City Council will be physically present at the location provided above. Agenda posted on the 5th of August, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. _________________________ Norma Duncan, City Secretary Heath City Hall will provide reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 972-771-6228 no later than 48 hours prior to a meeting if you require special assistance. Wi-Fi available in City Council Chambers - Password: Heath123 2