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Aug 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Budget
The City Council passed the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget ordinance. The budget includes information on the no-new-revenue tax rate, voter-approval tax rate, de minimis rate, adopted maintenance & operation tax rate, debt rate, and adopted property tax rate. The budget also details the total amount of outstanding debt obligations, property tax revenue increases, and debt service for the fiscal year. Additionally, the budget covers various funds and departments, including the General Fund, Utility Fund, Drainage Fund, and special revenue and capital project funds.
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The City Council passed the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget ordinance. The budget includes information on property tax rates, debt obligations, and revenue from property taxes. It also covers national, state, and local economic factors, infrastructure projects, housing and commercial market conditions, personnel matters, and fuel and electricity costs. Priorities include pay increases, benefits, regional job stability, and capital outlay. The budget addresses staffing concerns, park and street projects, water and wastewater projects, and drainage projects. It also outlines the strategic plan for the city, including goals and objectives related to transportation, neighborhoods, infrastructure, safety and security, land use, the local economy, and public interaction.
Mar 4, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Minutes
The council received a report from the City Engineer regarding pending utility, street, and drainage projects. Action was taken to authorize a contract for Slurry Seal services and to amend the Master Fee Schedule to establish a library membership fee for out-of-county visitors. Furthermore, the council awarded a contract for the Commerce Park Water Plant Improvements and approved an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates elected, resulting in the cancellation of the upcoming Joint General Election.
Feb 5, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Hewitt City Council Workshop And Regular Meeting
The council held a workshop to discuss financing for the Commerce Park Water Well and Plant Facilities. Regular meeting items included the presentation of the 2023 Racial Profiling Report and a status update on utility, street, and drainage projects from the City Engineer. The council approved the appointment of a new member to the Parks and Beautification Committee, authorized the release and auction of surplus inventory, and adopted new financial management policies for the American Rescue Plan Act. Additionally, the council passed a resolution supporting the redesignation of the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization, ordered a joint general election, and voted to reschedule an upcoming regular meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
