CITY OF TEXAS CITY
CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP MINUTES
AGENDA
AUGUST 16, 2017 - 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.
(1)
ROLL CALL
- Present:
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- Matthew T. Doyle, Mayor
- Phil Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
- Bruce Clawson, Commissioner At Large
- Dee Ann Haney, Commissioner At Large
- Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1
- Dorthea Jones, Commissioner District 3
- Jami Clark, Commissioner District 4
(2)
DISCUSSION ON THE 2017 - 2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. (FINANCE)
Laura Boyd, Finance Department, went over the City Corporation budgets, beginning with the Texas City Economic Corporation (TCEDC). The TCEDC funds a portion salaries for three city staff members. One major project included in this budget is $4.2 million for the construction of a sewer line extension to the northeast side of Texas City. Also, procurement of property line item has been increased from $300,000.00 to 500,000.00.
The Sales Tax Rebate shows that we are currently making payments to Tanger Outlet Mall and that the City is ahead of schedule for meeting our obligation to them.
The Texas City Cultural Arts funds the annual Arts Festival and other special events as well as student scholarships. There was an increase of $7,000.00 in the Art Walk and High School scholarships for this budget.
She stated there will be a record vote on the proposed tax rate at the following Commission meeting. The proposed budget will be available to the public on Friday on the City's website and at City Hall. Mayor projected that in early 2019 we should be caught up.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1, inquired about the Central Park Project and what stage of completion it is on. Mayor stated that it is currently on hold.
Laura Boyd, Finance Department, went over the City Corporation budgets, beginning with the Texas City Economic Corporation (TCEDC). The TCEDC funds a portion salaries for three city staff members. One major project included in this budget is $4.2 million for the construction of a sewer line extension to the northeast side of Texas City. Also, procurement of property line item has been increased from $300,000.00 to 500,000.00.
The Sales Tax Rebate shows that we are currently making payments to Tanger Outlet Mall and that the City is ahead of schedule for meeting our obligation to them.
The Texas City Cultural Arts funds the annual Arts Festival and other special events as well as student scholarships. There was an increase of $7,000.00 in the Art Walk and High School scholarships for this budget.
She stated there will be a record vote on the proposed tax rate at the following Commission meeting. The proposed budget will be available to the public on Friday on the City's website and at City Hall. Mayor projected that in early 2019 we should be caught up.
Thelma Bowie, Commissioner District 1, inquired about the Central Park Project and what stage of completion it is on. Mayor stated that it is currently on hold.
Having no further business, MAYOR DOYLE ADJOURNED at 4:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved:
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| MATTHEW T. DOYLE, MAYOR |
ATTEST:
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James Hartshorn, City Secretary
Date Approved: