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City Council Meeting Jul 13 2026
Published: Jul 13, 2026
City Council Denies Navarro CAD's 2027 Proposed Operating Budget
The City Council voted to deny the proposed 2027 operating budget for the Navarro Central Appraisal District (CAD). The proposed budget of $2,583,870 represented an increase of $147,990 over the previous year. The city's share of this cost was projected to be $290,646.36, an increase of $16,646. Council members expressed concern over the significant increase in costs since 2020, when the city's contribution was $164,000. The denial occurred because no representative from the CAD was present to answer questions.
City Council Awards Capitol Street Improvement Project Contract to Knife River
The City Council approved awarding a contract to Knife River for the 2026 Capitol Street Improvement Project. Bids were received for the project, which includes milling and overlaying streets and applying seal coats to prolong asphalt life. Knife River's bid was initially $1.5 million, but with the addition of alternate streets to utilize good pricing and stay within budget, the total awarded amount became $2.25786435 million. Knife River has previously worked for the city on similar projects. The project is part of a larger five-year plan for street maintenance estimated at $16 million.
City Manager Jim Holgerson Appointed to TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board
The City Council approved the Mayor's appointment of Jim Holgerson, the City Manager, to serve on the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML IRP) Board of Trustees. The TML IRP manages insurance for approximately 2,400 local governments, overseeing over $50 billion in property. Holgerson's experience on other boards, including ICMA and the North Texas City Managers Association, was cited as relevant for this role. The City Secretary highlighted the importance of the board in making executive decisions for local governments.
Decommissioned Police Vehicle Donated to Corsicana ISD for Criminal Justice Program
The City Council approved the donation of a decommissioned police vehicle, Unit 2002, to the Corsicana ISD for its criminal justice program. The vehicle is at the end of its service life for patrol duties due to safety concerns. The ISD's program prepares students for careers in law enforcement and criminal justice, and the donated vehicle will be used for hands-on training, including traffic stops, de-escalation techniques, and nighttime operation simulations. This donation supports the educational initiatives of the school district and strengthens the relationship between the city's police department and the community's youth.
City Council Approves Revisions to Housing Infill Program, Prioritizing Local Residents
The City Council considered and approved changes to the Housing Infill Program. Key changes include a 60-day application priority for residents with zip codes 75110 and 75109 after a lot is added to the program, after which the restriction is lifted. Applicants must now submit a site plan, a letter of financial institution approval, and a completed application with a $50 fee for utility investigations. Approved applicants have 90 days from closing to submit building permit plans, with failure leading to title reacquisition by the city. The city also seeks approval from taxing entities (Navarro County, Corsicana ISD, Navarro College) to fully administer the program independently.
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