1990-08-30 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 30, 1990 7:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor,
Springer. Members: Sally Hall,
Evans.
Gary Fickes; Mayor Pro Tem, Betty
Rick wilhelm, Jerry Farrier, Ralph
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Renee Wheeler,
Finance Officer; Michael Barnes, Director of Public Works; and,
Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Fickes,
who informed the audience that the purpose of the Special City
Council meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the proposed tax
rate increase. The Mayor indicated that Chapter 26 of the Property
Tax Code requires that taxing units must comply with truth in
taxation laws in setting their tax rates. The proposed rate
increase must be the only item on the agenda for the hearing. A
quorum must be present, and taxpayers must have the opportunity to
express their views on the increase. The governing body may not
adopt the tax rate at this meeting, instead, at the end of the
hearing, it must set and announce the date time , and place of the
meeting at which it will vote on the tax rate.
Agenda Item #2, Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate Increase
The City Manager, Curtis E. Hawk, reviewed the proposed tax rate
increase for the public. He indicated that the proposed budget
being presented to you has a tax rate increase from .3882¢ per
$100. valuation, to .4550¢ per $100. per valuation. He gave a
comparison by way of overhead projections. A copy of the
information presented is hereby incorporated into the minutes of
this meeting.
There are a number of items Hawk commented about, including, the
largest part of the proposed tax increase are for things we don't
have any control of, including: Some water system, some sewer
system, some streets, debt service for the relocation of the water
lines of FM 1709. When you look at the increase for the
maintenance and operation (M&O) Budget, that increase does include
20% increase in the city portion of workman's compensation; 20% in
the city contribution to employee insurance, and 27% increase in
gasoline. There are other increases like that, that we have no~way
of knowing.
There appears to be new positions, when in effect, it will cost the
city less for the new positions, than what we paid for contract
services for this service from a consultant. Primarily 'we are
talking about a Planner.
City Council Minutes
August 30, 1990
page two
Agenda Item #2, Continued
The budget does require a tax rate of .4550¢,
an undesignated fund balance of $200,000.
this~will allow for
Hawk is proposing approximately 4 1/2% increase for employees.
Mayor Fickes noted that this evaluation reflects growth on the
ground as of January 1. We do have alot of activity, however, it
will be on the roll for next year.
Public Hearing
P.W. McCallum, 2970 Burney Lane, Southlake. Mr. McCallum commented
that in this coming year, that the homeowners will be seeing a lot
of increases. School taxes, city taxes, sewer hook-up, etc. In
Southlake the roof tops are carrying the burden. He asked if some
of the funds could assist the Southlake Economic Development
Council, putting more emphasis on attracting businesses and
industry, this will spread some tax burden from the homeowners.
Mayor Fickes answered that in the current budget, $16,000 is
allocated to S.E.D.C. Mobile Oil Company has purchased some
300-500 acres for commercial on Highway 114, to be in keeping with
the I.B.M. Project. Fickes noted that Councilmember Rick Wilhelm
is currently chairman of S.E.D.C.
Ed Brown, 1231 Timberline, Southlake. Mr. Brown noted that in the
last two year, how much Southlake has grown. Does City Council
feel that the raise in tax rate will hurt the growth in Southlake.
Ann Parker, 1019 Mission Drive, Southlake. She indicated that she
feels Southlake is in a catch 22-- how do we catch the commercial
before the homes.
Jerry McCrory, 1355 Ten Bar, Southlake. He had questions in
regards to revenue from ad valorum taxes, sales taxes, building
permits, fines and forfeitures, etc.
Public Hearing Closed.
City Council Minutes
August 30, 1990
page three
Agenda Item $2, Continued
Mayor Fickes announced that the
City Council will be voting on
ordinance on September 4, 1990,
Meeting.
public hearing is over, and that
the first reading on the tax levy
during the Regular City Council
Agenda Item #3, Adjournment
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Motion: Evans
Second: Farrier
Ayes: Evans, Farrier, Hall, Wilhelm, Springer
Nays: None
ApD~, 5-0 vote
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/gandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary