2016_08.12 CC Minutes - SpecialWORK SESSION - 8:30 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:46 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Frank Fernandez, Brian Johnson , Kelly Turner, Liz Carrington, Charles Overstreet,
Michael Walker
Absent: None
Staff Present: Bob Hart, Krystal Crump, Leslie Galloway, Kelly Cooper, Rachael Roberts, Amanda
King, Mike McMurray, Larry Hoover, Ron Taylor, Dennis Brown, Tommy Williams, Darrel Hull,
Melinda Davis, Sarah Quiett, and Debby Scott
III. WORK SESSION
A. Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Proposed Budget Workshop
City Manager Bob Hart and department heads presented the FY2016 -2017 proposed budget to
City Council. Highlights included development challenges; property taxes and exemptions; utility
rates; land use values; street funding; residential engagement; entry points; the park system; a
well - planned community; staffing; healthcare; regional collaboration, and a communication plan.
Mayor Johnson recessed the budget workshop for a lunch break at 11:30 a.m.
Mayor Johnson resumed the budget workshop at 12:00 p.m.
B. Review Effective & Rollback Tax Rate Summary
Bob Hart stated that the current effective rate is 76.75; the recommendation is to hold at the
current rate or the effective tax rate, whichever is lower. Council discussed possible exemptions
beyond the current over 65, $50,000 exemption and agreed to look at that in the future;
concluding that it was not something that could happen this budget year.
IV. REGULAR SESSION
A. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 490 of the City Council of the City of
Kennedale, Texas, approving the placement of a proposal on the September 19, 2016 City
Council Public Meeting agenda to adopt a 2016 tax rate that will be lower than the rollback rate;
calling public hearings on September 8, 2016 and September 15, 2016 (if necessary)
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Mayor Johnson read aloud the purposed Resolution.
The City Council desires to consider adoption of a 2016 tax rate not to exceed $0.8220 per $100
valuation, which will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate.
The City Council hereby approves the placement of an item on the September 19, 2016 City
Council public meeting agenda, such meeting being a regular Council meeting, to vote on a
proposed tax rate of $0.7675 per $100 valuation that will not exceed the lower of the rollback
rate or the effective tax rate.
The City Council hereby calls public hearings on the proposed tax rate to be held in the City Hall
Council Chambers located at 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, Texas 76060 on September 8,
2016, at 7:00 p.m., and September 15, 2016 (if necessary), at 6:00 p.m., such dates being
weekdays which are not public holidays. The first public hearing will not be held until at least
seven (7) days after notice of both public hearings have been published in the Fort Worth Star -
Telegram, a newspaper having general circulation within the City. The City Secretary is hereby
directed to publish such notice in accordance with this Resolution and Texas Tax Code §26.06.
At both public hearings, the City Council will afford adequate opportunity for both proponents
and opponents of the proposed tax rate to present their views.
Motion To approve Resolution 490 with a 2016 tax rate of $0.7675 per $100. Action Approve,
Moved By Liz Carrington, Seconded By Michael Walker.
Motion passed Unanimously
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To adjourn. Action Adjourn, Moved By Kelly Turner, Seconded By Liz Carrington.
Motion passed Unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
APPROVED:
Brian John on, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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