The council meeting addressed several key business items, including the adoption of the ADA Transition Plan and the approval of a negotiated rate settlement with Atmos Energy Corporation. The council approved the resolution for the Snider Plaza Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan. Additionally, a resolution regarding the governance of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was discussed and subsequently denied. The council also reviewed a request from the Highland Park Independent School District regarding an agreement for the use of city right-of-way, opting to postpone the matter pending further information.
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City of University Park City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council conducted a public hearing and subsequent deliberations regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, including a proposed 'Budget+' package. Discussion covered funding for police and fire department personnel, equipment, pension enhancements, and parking technology. The Council adopted the FY2027 Budget and ratified the associated property tax revenue increase. Additionally, a property tax rate was set, an ordinance ordering a special election for voter approval of the tax rate was passed, and amendments to the Fee Schedule for FY2027 were approved, including changes to water, sanitation, and recycling rates.
Aug 4, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Of The City Of University Park Meeting Minutes
The City Council discussed and acted upon several matters, including the renewal of an interlocal agreement with the Highland Park Independent School District regarding Germany Park and the selection of new providers for employee benefit contracts. The Council approved a fiscal budget amendment to facilitate a fund transfer to the Capital Projects Fund. Additionally, the Council held public hearings regarding site plan amendments for shade structures at Hyer Elementary and University Park Elementary schools, and received a detailed presentation on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, including a supplemental package and tax rate considerations. A resolution was adopted to set the maximum proposed property tax rate for the upcoming tax year.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
City of University Park City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council discussed and approved several items, including park usage requests for Caruth Park and Smith Park, interlocal cooperation agreements for DARE and School Resource Officers, commercial driver license training, and a regional traffic signal study. Additional actions included approving a shade structure amendment for the University Park United Methodist Church, addressing short-term rental zoning, denying a right-of-way abandonment request, reviewing sanitation division staffing challenges, and appointing members to the Snider Plaza Public Improvement District Policy Board. The council also adopted guidelines for board and committee training and appointed a representative to the DART Board of Directors.
