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City Council Meeting - July 21, 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
June 2026 Financial Report Shows Solid General Fund Performance, Utility Fund Challenges
The City of Alice's financial status for June 2026 was presented. The general fund revenues are $10,712,385, with property tax collection at $2,777,040. The M&I fund has collected $5,362,194, an increase of approximately $619,000 from the previous year. Sales tax collection is at $4,788,335 year-to-date, with May collections at $600,916. General fund expenditures are at 73% of the budget after nine months, indicating spending is under control. The utility fund is showing a negative balance, attributed to drought conditions and increased water purchases. The airport fund is doing well. The city is working on improving its financial reporting and ensuring timely audits.
Alice Fire Department Welcomes Two New Firefighters and Reports Progress Towards Full Staffing
The Alice Fire Department introduced two firefighters who have completed their first year of service: Firefighter Julian Aldaku and Firefighter Zack Garza. Both are local residents and graduates of Alice High School. The department is on track to be fully staffed soon, with four more firefighters on probation and five more on the hiring list to fill vacancies. The council expressed gratitude for the firefighters' service and dedication, particularly during recent emergencies. [cite: 101-103, 121-125, 134-137, 146-149, 154-156, 172-178]
City Pursues Texas Water Development Board Grant and Strengthens Financial Compliance Policies
The City Council authorized the city manager to execute necessary documents for applying for a water supply and infrastructure grant from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). This includes adopting a resolution requesting financial assistance (Agenda Item 6.3), executing a water rights affidavit (Agenda Item 6.4), and executing the application affidavit (Agenda Item 6.5). These actions are routine requirements for the grant application process, which is due by July 30th. The council also approved updates to the city's financial policies and procedures for federal grant contracts to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and grant requirements, and adopted grant oversight policies and procedures for General Land Office (GLO) required labor standards compliance. These measures aim to ensure proper management and compliance for all city and grant funds.
City Council Approves $44,000 County Contribution for Emergency Communication System
The City Council approved the acceptance of $44,000 from Jim Wells County for the purchase of a gateway communication system. This system will enable county connectivity for emergency communications across all emergency services within the county. The city manager and chief of police are authorized to sign all necessary documents. This is described as a unique situation, not typically handled by the city, but deemed necessary for inter-agency communication. The total project cost is approximately one million dollars, with other funds secured through grants and existing city funds.
City of Alice Receives Unmodified ('Clean') Opinion on Annual Financial Audit
Patrick Hall from Pandro Hall LLC presented the City of Alice's 2024-2025 annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The audit resulted in an unmodified (clean) opinion on the financial statements, with no control weaknesses identified. The city's accounting policies conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and there are no concerns about the city's financial viability ('going concern'). The report also included a clean opinion on federal and state awards under the single audit, with no findings. Efforts were made to clean up the capital assets schedule by removing old and fully depreciated items, with no net effect on the financial statements. The auditor commended the finance staff for their cooperation and timely provision of information. The city is also preparing for the next fiscal year's audit, aiming to start earlier to meet the March 31st deadline.
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