City Council

City of West University Place A Neighborhood City CITY COUNCIL STAFF Susan Sample, Mayor David Beach, City Manager John Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem Loren Smith, Olson & Olson, City Attorney John Bertini, Councilmember Tracylynn Garcia, City Secretary Clay Brett, Councilmember Kalie Rainsberger, Councilmember City Council Budget Workshop Notice is hereby given of a budget workshop of the West University Place City Council to be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas. The public can attend in-person, by telephone, or via Zoom. Be advised that the public attending via Zoom will have only the ability to listen to the meeting. To attend the meeting via telephonic means, please call 346-248-7799 or you can join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88354495596. The Meeting ID Number is 883 5449 5596. Note: All agenda items are subject to action. The City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and, if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. Violation of the rules of procedure does not invalidate an action unless a point of order is raised before the end of the next regular meeting. WORKSHOP (1:00 P.M.) 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. 2027 Proposed Budget Matters related to discussion regarding the City’s annual budget, to include the City finances for all funds, Capital Improvement Program, tax rates, staffing, fees, and revenue and expenditures for all funds. Recommended Action: Discuss the annual budget and provide staff with feedback and direction as desired. Ms. M. Kalka, Finance Director [See Agenda Memo 2] 3. Adjourn Meeting City Council Workshop Agenda – July 30, 2026 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special arrangements, please contact City Secretary Tracylynn Garcia at 713.662.5813 at least 3 business days prior to the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made to assist in your participation in the meeting. The Council Chambers is accessible by wheelchair from the west entrance and specially marked parking spaces are available in the southwest parking area. I certify that this notice and agenda of items to be considered by the West University Place City Council on July 30, 2026, was posted on the Municipal Building bulletin board on July 22, 2026, by 6:30 p.m. Attest: /S/Tracylynn Garcia Tracylynn Garcia, TRMC, CPM, MMC City Secretary 2  AGENDA MEMO Business of the City Council City of West University Place, Texas Meeting Date 07.30.2026 Agenda Item 2 Approved by Yes Presenter(s) M. Kalka, Director City Manager Reviewed by No Department Finance City Attorney Subject 2027 Proposed Budget Attachments Taxpayer Impact Statement Expenditure Required: Not applicable Amount Budgeted: Not applicable Financial Account Number: Not applicable Information Additional Appropriation Required: Not applicable Additional Account Number: Not applicable Executive Summary This discussion will address matters related to the City’s annual budget. Topics will include an overview of City finances across all funds, the Capital Improvement Plan, proposed tax rates, staffing levels, fees, and a review of revenues and expenditures for all funds. Recommended Action Discuss the annual budget and provide staff with feedback and direction as desired.  CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING BUDGET WORKSHOP AGENDA AGENDA ADDENDUM Taxpayer Impact Statement This addendum is provided pursuant to Chapter 551.043(c)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code because the City Council will discuss or adopt a budget. Homestead Property Median-Value in West University Place, Texas: $1,680,555 1. Rate Scenario Tax Rate (per $100 Estimated Property Tax of value) Bill Current Budget (FY2026) 0.229441 $4,065.77 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate UNKNOWN 2 (Estimated) Voter Approval Tax Rate 3.5% greater than (Estimated) current year’s tax revenue on existing property plus new value. 3 Proposed Tax Rate UNKNOWN 4 (Estimated) As of July 20, 2026, this table is provided prior to a certified estimate of values being provided to the City in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code. This table will be updated as the certified estimate or certified appraisals are provided. 1 Homestead Property Median-Value is an estimate based on 2025 tax year values. An updated median-value will be provided by the City’s Tax Assessor Collector on or after July 24, 2026. 2 The No New Revenue Tax Rate will be provided by the City’s Tax Assessor Collector on or after July 24, 2026. 3 This is an estimated value of the VAR. A certified estimate will be provided by the City’s Tax Assessor Collector on or after July 24, 2026. 4 City Council is holding budget workshops to determine the amount needed to support municipal services. This value will be updated as information is received from the City’s Tax Assessor Collector and the City moves through the budget process with City Council.