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Citizen Comments - Any citizen wishing to address the City Council in person, regarding 2.1., as posted on the City Council Work Session, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 1:00 p.m. on August 8, 2023. Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
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Presentation and discussion of the Proposed FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Capital Program, and discuss all funds of the City, including but not limited to General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Internal Services, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Component Units, Related Entities, Debt and Debt Obligations, Capital Improvement Program, current and proposed American Rescue Plan Act Funds and uses, and related and associated items; and take action to direct the City Manager to make changes to said Budget.
Jarrett Atkinson, city manager, gave a presentation on the Proposed FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Capital Program and answered questions from City Council. Topics discussed included: updates to the proposed property tax rate, sales tax, property tax rates and sales tax revenue as compared to other cities in Texas, the effects on the budget for a 3.75% cost of living adjustment for non-civil service employees, unpaved roads summary, and the proposed addition of an animal services position, the addition of a code enforcement officer position, and the addition of a public health disease intervention specialist position.
City Council gave direction to the city manager to review and report back on increasing the cost of living adjustment for non-civil service employees to 4%. |
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At the completion of the Work Session, City Council recesses into Executive Session.
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Executive Session
The meeting recessed at 1:29 p.m. and reconvened in Executive Session under the provisions of Section 551, Texas Government Code. City Council reconvened in open session at 2:00 p.m., and the meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. |
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Hold an executive session in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, with legal counsel for advice about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement agreement and on matters in which the duty of the attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with Chapter 551. |
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City of Lubbock, Texas v. Elk City Wind II, LLC, Cause No. CIV-23-232-G, proceeding in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
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Hold an executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to discuss personnel matters, the appointment, employment, evaluation or reassignment of the following: |
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City Manager
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2:00 p.m. - City Council reconvenes in Open Session in City Council Chambers.
City Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
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Invocation
Volunteer Fire Chaplain, Lynn Smith, with Lubbock Fire Rescue led the invocation. |
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Pledges of Allegiance
Pledges of Allegiance, to the United States and Texas Flags, were led by Mayor Pro Tem Shelia Patterson Harris. |
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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.
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Citizen Comments - According to Lubbock City Council Rules, any citizen wishing to appear in-person before a regular meeting of the City Council, regarding any matter posted on the City Council Agenda below, shall complete the sign-up form provided at the meeting, no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 8, 2023. Citizen Comments provide an opportunity for citizens to make comments and express a position on agenda items.
Sign ups:
- Tracey Sanders; and Rachel Ure, submitted written citizen comments in opposition of item 7.7 (an ordinance abandoning and closing portions of alley right-of-way abutting Lots 8 and 9, Terra Estates Addition).
- Craig Brummett; Jean Anne Stratton; Kyle Jones; Pat Lox; Lesley Montandon; Chad Montandon; Jack Becker; Vanessa Baker Houtchens; and Misti Jones, appeared before city council to speak in opposition of item 7.7 (an ordinance abandoning and closing portions of alley right-of-way abutting Lots 8 and 9, Terra Estates Addition).
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June 20, 2023 Special City Council Meeting - Electric Utility Board
July 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting |
