CITY OF TEXAS CITY
CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP
MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 2016 4:00PM
KENNETH T. NUNN COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590
PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Mike Land, Mayor Pro Tem
- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Phil Roberts, Commissioner District 2
- Absent:
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- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
Laura Boyd, Finance Director, went over the General Fund Budget for the City and individual budgets. She noted the Effective Tax Rate had increased to 0.497183/$100 value. She wanted to remind everyone the City is self insured meaning the City pays the bills. GIGNA only administers it for us. The Mayor added that it had increased but if you saw no increase in your property values then you will see an increase in your taxes. Ms. Boyd stated the City's retirement costs would increase this year. The Mayor added that it is a good system but the changes are necessary to prevent the City being short.
Commissioner Clawson asked why the Professional Fees in Planning budget. Doug Kneupper, City Engineer, stated the increase would go to projects like the Gulf Coast Bus Service. Commissioner Roberts asked about the profession fees increase in the Streets Department. Laura Boyd, Financial Director, advised some of that was going to street projects. Ms Boyd also noted there would also be an increase in the Animal Control budget. The Mayor noted that the average cost for Animal Control to pick up an animal was $200.00. Commissioner Haney stated the Animal Resource Center is spay/neutering animals they pick up.
NOTICE: The City of Texas City will furnish free transportation to handicapped individuals via a 4-door sedan for anyone wishing to attend the City Commission meetings. Call 948-3111, City Secretary's Office before noon on Monday preceding the meeting to make arrangements.
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PHIL ROBERTS
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PHIL ROBERTS MAYOR PRO TEM
MAYOR PRO TEM
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NICHOLAS J. FINAN
CITY SECRETARY