Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brenda Kilgo’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Early City Council Special Meeting
The Council conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 tax rate. Key actions included the approval of the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget, the adoption of the 2026 tax rate including maintenance and operations and debt service components, and the ratification of property tax revenue increases. Additionally, the Council approved amendments to sewer and sanitation utility rates, authorized modifications to TMRS employee benefits, and passed the budgets for the Early Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Early Municipal Development District. Finally, the Council approved street closures for upcoming school homecoming activities.
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The Council conducted a public hearing on the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget, discussing revenue projections, tax rates, utility rate adjustments, and proposed employee benefits. Key actions included scheduling a future date for formal budget adoption, approving a negotiated settlement concerning Atmos Energy rates, and authorizing supplemental allocations to the City's General and Utility reserve fund accounts. Additionally, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Brown County regarding the location of a precinct operations facility and received a status update on the Town Center playground construction.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Early City Council Special Called Budget Workshop
The council conducted a special called budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026/2027 fiscal year property tax rate, aiming to set it at 0.66000, which supports expenditures for equipment, a new fire engine, and employee compensation adjustments. The session also included an administrator's report on ongoing projects such as the McDonald Drive project and the Town Center playground. Additionally, the council reviewed the budget for all funds, discussing revenue and expenditure details, specific departmental costs, and a strategic planning approach for a new municipal building and associated debt issuance.
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Early City Council Special Called Budget Workshop
The City Council conducted a budget workshop to review the General Fund, including comparisons between the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 budgets. Discussions focused on revenue projections, such as property tax impacts from new exemptions and sales tax forecasts, as well as specific expenditure adjustments for various departments including the Fire and Police Departments. Key topics included capital project planning, potential grant applications for fire department staffing, and a consensus that City Council compensation would not be considered.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
