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7/13/26 Regular City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 13, 2026
City Council Approves Issuance of Bonds for Park Trails, Street Infrastructure, and Park Development
The City Council is reviewing a resolution to authorize the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2026, not to exceed $2,625,000, to fund the park linear trail system. This represents the final tranche of the $10.5 million approved by voters in May 2022 for this purpose. The city also discussed the issuance of Certificates of Obligation Series 2026, not to exceed $12 million, for street infrastructure from the FY26 budget. Additionally, a resolution was presented to approve the issuance of Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation tax revenue bonds, new series 2026, for $10 million, approved by the Parks Board. All these bond issuances were sold at a premium, resulting in lower-than-projected interest rates, and the city's ratings were affirmed by Moody's (AA1), Fitch (AA+), and Standard & Poor's (AAA).
City Proposes Wastewater Surcharge Adjustments and Reviews Inspection Fees to Address High-Strength Discharge Costs
The city is discussing wastewater surcharges due to high-strength wastewater being discharged into the sewer system, primarily from significant industrial users. Annually, the city experiences around $1.4 million in wastewater surcharges, recovering only $230,000. The strength of the wastewater has increased over the years, leading to higher treatment costs from the Trinity River Authority (TRA). Sampling has shown that wastewater in the industrial area is significantly higher than TRA limits. The city is considering a phased approach to implementing a class surcharge program to recover costs from those responsible, aiming to break even rather than increase overall revenue. Residential customers would see no change in their rates under this proposal. Inspection fees for backflow devices, interceptors, and waste haulers are also being reviewed, with proposed adjustments to align with regional municipalities.
Proposed Amendments to Multifamily Dwelling Ordinances Introduce 'Non-Compliance' Status
The City Council is considering amendments to Chapter 158 of the Code of Ordinances regarding multifamily dwelling complexes and lodging establishments. The proposed changes aim to clarify application requirements, ensure timely fee payments, and extend garbage and recycling collection rules to both occupants and tenants. A major addition is a 'non-compliance' status, intended as an administrative enforcement tool for repeat non-life safety violations and failure to submit complete applications or pay fees. This new status will act as a precursor to existing enforcement actions like probation, suspension, and revocation. These amendments are a response to ongoing issues with repeat complexes failing to pay invoices and a push for re-inspections to improve compliance among lower-scoring properties.
City Council Reviews FY 26-27 Budget, Property Tax Updates, and Public Safety Capital Requests
The City Council reviewed the FY 26-27 budget updates, including property and sales tax information, and public safety capital requests. They were presented with a draft budget that included cost of living adjustments for non-sworn personnel, police and fire step plan adjustments, a slight increase/decrease to TMRS, and an approximate 8% health insurance increase. A placeholder of $3 million was allocated for unknown reasons, which was later lowered to balance the budget due to declining ad valorem revenues. The city is currently out of balance by $1.5 million but expects to present a balanced budget on July 27th. Updates on property tax rolls and sales tax were also discussed, with sales tax continuing to increase.
Police and Fire Departments Request Capital Funding for Training, Equipment, and Vehicles
The City Council reviewed capital budget requests for the Police and Fire Departments. For the police, requests included $150,000 for a dual training center, $580,000 for radio encryption to protect communications and improve safety, $560,000 for five replacement vehicles with outfitting, and $170,000 for simulator training to improve de-escalation and provide training opportunities. For the fire department, a heavy rescue piece of machinery and a medic unit are proposed to be included in a bond package. A battalion response vehicle replacement is partially funded by the $3 million budget, and covered parking at station five is also being implemented across stations. Vehicle replacement programs and the rationale behind them were discussed, including mileage, usage, and the costs associated with outfitting vehicles.
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