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Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Joint Meeting and City Council Budget Workshop - June 27, 2022

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Public Meeting Record

Meeting: Joint Meeting of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1, including City Council Budget Workshop
Date: June 27, 2022
Location: Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate, Texas
Source Document: Official meeting minutes

1. City Council Call to Order and Quorum

  • Mayor David Billings called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.

Council Members Present:

  • David Billings, Mayor
  • Heather Buegeler
  • John Brandt, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
  • Scott Kelley
  • Allen Robbins, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Jim Deland
  • Lance Megyesi

Council Members Absent: None

City Staff Present:

  • Michael Kovacs, City Manager
  • Justin Weiss, Assistant City Manager
  • Victoria Raduechel, City Secretary
  • Jessica Larson, Assistant to the City Manager
  • Lyle Lombard, Director of Public Safety
  • John Taylor, DPS Captain
  • Ryan Wells, Director of Planning and Development Services
  • Scott Monaghan, Director of Public Works
  • Steve Gilbert, Director of Community Services and Building Safety
  • Raju Anthony, Director of Finance
  • Teresa Stevens, Accounting Manager
  • Suzy Lawrence, Community and Economic Development Manager
  • Michael Wright, IT Manager
  • Jon Thatcher, City Attorney

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Council Member Lance Megyesi gave the invocation.
  • The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

3. Public Comment

  • No members of the public spoke.

4. Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 (MOD) Action Items

A. MOD Call to Order and Quorum

  • MOD President Kirk Adams called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
  • City Secretary Victoria Raduechel confirmed a quorum.

MOD Board Members Present:

  • Kirk Adams
  • Nikki Robinson
  • Allen Robbins
  • Todd Crabtree
  • Bob Chambers
  • Victoria Egbert
  • David Overstreet

MOD Board Members Absent: None

B. Approval of MOD Minutes (May 17, 2022)

  • Motion by Nikki Robinson.
  • Second by Bob Chambers.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

C. Performance and Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement — J&K Land Development, LLC (Sauce & Vine)

  • Presentation provided by Jeff Swinger, Managing Partner, J&K Land Development.
  • City Attorney Jon Thatcher reviewed the existing performance and Chapter 380 agreement and explained a proposed amendment related to property conveyance and financing.
  • Motion by Allen Robbins to approve the Third Amendment to the Performance and Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement.
  • Second by Todd Crabtree.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

D. MOD Adjournment

  • Motion by Nikki Robinson.
  • Second by Bob Chambers.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • MOD meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

5. City Council Action Items

A. Performance and Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement — J&K Land Development, LLC (Sauce & Vine)

  • Motion by Council Member Robbins to approve the Third Amendment.
  • Second by Council Member Megyesi.
  • Vote: Unanimous approval.

6. City Council Budget Workshop

A. Citizen Survey Recap and Strategic Pillars

  • Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss reviewed citizen survey results and six Council strategic pillars:
    • Safe Community
    • Economic Development
    • Community Engagement
    • Strong Financial Management
    • Recreation
    • Sustainable Infrastructure

B. Managing Growth

  • Presentation by Justin Weiss on population growth, projections, property tax comparisons, and staffing ratios.

C. Enterprise Fleet Management Presentation

  • Presentation by Enterprise Fleet Management representatives on vehicle lease savings and fleet management.

D. General Fund, Property Tax, and Building Permit Revenue Estimates

  • City Manager Michael Kovacs reviewed property tax estimates and answered Council questions.
  • Planning and Development Services Director Ryan Wells reviewed building permit revenue forecasting.

E. Economic Approach Discussion

  • Discussion led by City Manager Michael Kovacs on economic conditions, sales tax, permits, utilities, and age 65+ property tax options.
  • Multiple residents spoke requesting consideration of a tax ceiling for citizens aged 65 and older.
  • Council consensus:
    • Use $2.487 million for sales tax revenue assumptions.
    • Use 80% for permit revenue assumptions.
    • Conduct a citizen survey on increasing the over-65 property tax exemption.

F. Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

  • Presentation by City Manager Michael Kovacs on capital projects, including water, road, park, and facility projects.

G. Departmental Staffing Requests

  • Department presentations by Public Safety, Public Works, Economic Development, City Manager, Planning and Development, and Community Services and Building Safety.
  • Council provided input on staffing priorities and requested additional information on certain positions.

H. Budget Calendar and Next Steps

  • City Manager reviewed key dates and procedural steps for the FY 2023 budget and property tax process.

7. City Council Adjournment

  • Motion by Council Member Deland.
  • Second by Mayor Billings.
  • Vote: Unanimous.
  • Meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.

Record Note
This Ledger entry records the publicly observable proceedings of the meeting listed above. It does not offer analysis or commentary.

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