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Sep 8, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Notice of Public Hearing
A public hearing will be held on the budget of the City of Waxahachie, Texas, for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $2,723,750 or 6.4%, and of that amount, $1,694,576 is tax revenue to be from new property added to the tax roll this year. The proposed budget includes expenditures for various departments such as Police, Fire, Streets, Parks and Recreation, and others.
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The comprehensive plan focuses on guiding Waxahachie's growth, development, and investment decisions through a unified community vision. It aims to expand the city's narrative by highlighting its values, assets, heritage, and unique differentiators to attract new residents and businesses. The plan also emphasizes cultivating a resilient local economy and workforce by supporting existing businesses and aligning development and budgeting with the community's values and desired outcomes.
Apr 1, 2019·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Meeting
The council meeting included several key items. A consent agenda was approved, and an honorary council member for April was introduced. Proclamations were presented for Boys and Girls Club Week and Alcohol Awareness Month. A public hearing was held regarding a specific use permit for trailer truck sales and rentals, which was ultimately denied due to uncompleted landscaping requirements. Another public hearing involved a request for a planned development of single-family homes, with concerns raised by residents regarding traffic impacts. Several other requests were considered, including platting and re-platting requests, and a final plat for a development was approved. A request for a final plat for another development was also approved, with a discussion of waiving road impact and parkland dedication fees.
Mar 18, 2019·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Meeting
The council meeting included presentations on the city's surface water team's award for best-tasting surface water and the community development finance report. The meeting also covered annual audits for the Community Development Corporation and the water treatment plant, both receiving unqualified opinions. Discussion included the Community Development Corporation's fund balance and the water treatment plant's financial report, noting a small deficit and the unusual requirement to break even on a cash basis. A public hearing was held regarding a specific use permit for trailer truck sales and rentals, with discussion focusing on the applicant's progress in meeting previously stipulated requirements, particularly concerning landscaping and paving.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
