On the agenda: Corinth meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 3)

****PUBLIC NOTICE****

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND REGULAR SESSION
Thursday, September 03, 2026 at 5:45 PM
City Hall | 3300 Corinth Parkway
View live stream: https://www.corinthtx.gov/remotesession
Pursuant to section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more council members or employees may
attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology.
A. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Workshop Session and Regular Meeting of the Corinth City Council.
B.

CALL TO ORDER

C. WORKSHOP AGENDA
1.

Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual
Program of Services and Capital Improvement Program.

2.

Discuss the upcoming renewal and consolidation of the Corinth Police Department’s Axon Enterprise
Agreements, which include body-worn cameras, TASER systems, fleet in-car camera systems, and
interview room systems.

3.

Discuss items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items.

D. ADJOURN WORKSHOP
E.

CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE

F.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.

Proclamation recognizing United Way of Denton County – United is The Way Month, September 2026.

G. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Please limit your comments to three minutes. Comments about any of the Council agenda items are appreciated
by the Council and may be taken into consideration at this time or during that agenda item. Council is
prohibited from acting on or discussing items brought before them at this time.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion.
Should the Mayor or a Council Member desire discussion of any item, that item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

I.

2.

Consider and act on minutes from the August 20, 2026, City Council Workshop Meeting.

3.

Consider and act on an Ordinance of the City of Corinth approving an amendment to the fiscal year 20252026 budget and annual program of services to provide for the expenditure of funds for Solid Waste
services in the Garbage Division in the Utility Fund; and providing an effective date.

PUBLIC HEARING
4.

Hold a public hearing to receive community input on the FY 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services.
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5.

J.

Hold a public hearing, consider and act on an ordinance amending Section 50.16 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Corinth to increase the Water and Wastewater rates currently in effect; providing
for the Incorporation of Premises; Providing Amendments; Providing for a Cumulative Repealer Clause;
Providing a Savings Clause; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date.

BUSINESS AGENDA
6.

Consider and act on an Ordinance of the City of Corinth, Texas, amending Chapter 113, Garage Sales, of
the Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date.

7.

Consider and act on a resolution repealing Resolution No. 26-06-04-11 adopting “Rules of Procedure for
Boards, Commissions, and Committees” and adopting an amended “Rules of Procedure for Boards,
Commissions, and Committees”.

8.

Consider and act on annual appointments, resignations, and removal of board and commission members
for the Board of Adjustments, Board of Construction Appeals, Corinth Economic Development
Corporation, Ethics Committee, Finance Audit Committee, Keep Corinth Beautiful, the Planning and
Zoning Commission and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2.

K. COUNCIL COMMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this section is to allow each Council Member the opportunity to provide general updates and/or
comments to fellow Council Members, the public, and/or staff on any issues or future events. Also, in
accordance with Section 30.085 of the Code of Ordinances, at this time, any Council Member may direct that
an item be added as a business item to any future agenda.
L.

ADJOURN

**The City Council reserves the right to recess into closed session at any time during the course of this meeting to
discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government
Code, Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" for the purpose of receiving legal advice.
M. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT

Posted on this 27th day of August 2026, at 5:00 P.M., on the bulletin board at Corinth City Hall.

Lana Wylie
City Secretary
City of Corinth, Texas
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Section C, Item 1.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Budget Overview Workshop

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Program of
Services and Capital Improvement Program.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
In compliance with the Charter requirements, the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget was submitted to the City Council by
Friday, July 31, 2026, and is also available on the City’s website. This budget workshop is one of several opportunities
for the Council to deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 annual budget and provide direction to staff.
The City’s budget development process is conducted in accordance with State law, as outlined in the Truth in Taxation
requirements.

Applicable Owner/Stakeholder Policy
The City Charter, Section 9.02, requires that the City Manager be responsible for submitting an annual budget not later
than sixty (60) days prior to the first day of the new fiscal year.

Staff Recommendation/Motion
N/A

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Section C, Item 2.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Axon Enterprise Agreement Renewal

☒ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Discuss the upcoming renewal and consolidation of the Corinth Police Department’s Axon Enterprise Agreements,
which include body-worn cameras, TASER systems, fleet in-car camera systems, and interview room systems. The
proposed agreement, for a term of 10 years, will be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval at its
September 17, 2026, meeting, contingent upon adoption of the FY 2026–27 City Budget.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
Staff is evaluating the consolidation of the Department’s existing Axon agreements into a single 10-year Enterprise
Agreement. The proposed agreement would align the renewal dates for the Department’s Axon products and services,
provide long-term pricing predictability with a 4% annual increase, and maintain the Department’s current annual
expenditure of approximately $175,000 for FY 2026-2027. The agreement would also provide scheduled technology and
equipment refreshes and include additional services and capabilities as part of the consolidated package.
Financial Impact
An amount not to exceed $176,000 for FY26-27
Applicable Policy/Ordinance
NA
Staff Recommendation/Motion
Staff will return to Council on September 17th with an agreement as directed for consideration and approval.

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Section F, Item 1.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Proclamation | Live United Month

☐ Health & Safety ☒ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Proclamation recognizing United Way of Denton County – United is The Way Month, September 2026.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
United Way of Denton County has supported families in need for more than 70 years and is committed to improving
the lives of those facing adversity during challenging times.

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Section F, Item 1.

PROCLAMATION
United is The Way Month – September 2026
United Way of Denton County
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

United Way of Denton County improves lives by mobilizing communities like Corinth to
action so all can thrive; and
by working together to co-create solutions to people’s most pressing challenges, United
Way of Denton County positively impacts the lives of over 55,000 local residents annually;
and
United Way of Denton County leads the effort with a network of nonprofits, governments,
businesses, and donors to respond to our neighbor’s immediate needs and seek out better
solutions for larger community-wide issues.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, I, Scott Garber, Mayor of the City of Corinth, hereby declare September 2026
as United is The Way Month and proudly join United Way of Denton County in calling on all residents of Corinth
to Give to One to Impact Many as we take action to create a future where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Signed this 3rd day of September 2026.

Scott Garber, Mayor
City of Corinth, Texas

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Section H, Item 2.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Minutes | Approval of Meeting Minutes

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Consider and act on minutes from the August 20, 2026, City Council Workshop Meeting.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
Attached are the minutes, in draft form, and are not considered official until formally approved by the City Council.

Staff Recommendation/Motion
Staff recommends approval of the minutes.

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Section H, Item 2.

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM
City Hall | 3300 Corinth Parkway
View live stream: https://www.youtube.com/@City-of-Corinth-Tx
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
CITY OF CORINTH
On this, the 20th day of August 2026, the City Council of the City of Corinth, Texas, met at Corinth City Hall at
5:45 P.M., located at 3300 Corinth Parkway, Corinth, Texas. The meeting date, time, place, and purpose as required
by Title 5, Subtitle A, Chapter 551, Subchapter C, Section 551.041, Government Code, with the following members
to wit:
Council Members:
Scott Garber, Mayor
Sam Burke, Mayor Pro Tem - Not Present
Heath Schadegg, Council Member
Lindsey Rayl, Council Member
Tina Henderson, Council Member
Kelly Pickens, Council Member
Staff Members Present:
Scott Campbell, City Manager
Lana Wylie, City Secretary
Patricia Adams, City Attorney
Chad Thiessen, Fire Chief
Wendell Mitchell, Police Chief
Lee Ann Bunselmeyer, Director of Finance, Communications & Strategic Services
Guadalupe Ruiz, Director of Human Resources
Glenn Barker, Director of Public Works
Melissa Dailey, Director of Community & Economic Development
Caroline Seward, Director of Parks & Recreation
Brenton Copeland, Chief Technology Officer
Cesar Balderas, Information Technology Systems Manager
Scott Miller, Technology Services Specialist
Lance Stacy, Marshal
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garber called the Workshop Session to order at 5:45 P.M.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
1.

Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Program
of Services and Capital Improvement Program.

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Section H, Item 2.

The item was presented and discussed.
2.

Discuss items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items.
Item 3 has been withdrawn.

ADJOURN WORKSHOP
Mayor Garber adjourned the Workshop Session at 6:34 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mayor Garber called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:41 P.M. Commissioner Mitchell delivered the invocation.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Please limit your comments to three minutes. Comments about any of the Council agenda items are appreciated by
the Council and may be taken into consideration at this time or during that agenda item. Council is prohibited from
acting on or discussing items brought before them at this time.
Richard Mullin - 1316 Winston Dr. - Read by Mayor Garber
Holly Turney - 123 Teasley Lane
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. Should
the Mayor or a Council Member desire discussion of any item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
1.

Consider and act on minutes from the August 6, 2026, City Council Workshop Meeting.

2.

Consider and act on an Agreement for Consulting Services with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP for the
Water System Evaluation and City Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Support Project in an amount not to
exceed $95,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Motion made by Council Member Pickens: I move to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Council
Member Schadegg.
Voting Yea: Council Member Schadegg, Council Member Rayl, Council Member Henderson, Council
Member Pickens

PUBLIC HEARING
3.

Conduct a Public Hearing to consider testimony consider and act on an Ordinance for a city-initiated request
to amend multiple sections of the Unified Development Code, including Subsection 2.07.03 – Use Chart and
Subsection 5.02 – Words and Terms to define Retail Smoke, Tobacco and E-Cigarette’s or Vape Stores and to
add this use to the use chart. (Withdrawn)
This item was withdrawn before the meeting, no discussion, no Public Hearing, or action taken.

4.

Conduct a Public Hearing to consider and act on an ordinance for a city-initiated request to amend multiple
sections of the Unified Development Code including Subsection 2.06.01 – MX-R, Mixed Use Residential,
Subsection 2.07.03 – Use Chart, Subsection 2.08.04 – Residential Dimensional Regulations Chart, and

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Section H, Item 2.

Subsection 5.02 – Words and Terms Defined to amend the zoning regulations of the MX-R, Mixed Use
Residential, zoning district.
Mayor Garber opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 P.M. and closed it at 7:06 P.M.
Larry Worden 3301 Benbrook Cove
Motion made by Council Member Rayl: I move to approve Ordinance No. 26-08-20-24, Case No. ZTA260011 as presented amending Subsection 2.06.01 – MX-R, Mixed Use Residential, Subsection 2.07.03 – Use
Chart, Subsection 2.08.04 – Residential Dimensional Regulations Chart, and Subsection 5.02 – Words and
Terms Defined of the Unified Development Code. Seconded by Council Member Henderson.
Voting Yea: Council Member Schadegg, Council Member Rayl, Council Member Henderson, Council
Member Pickens
5.

Conduct a Public Hearing to consider testimony and act on an Ordinance for a City-initiated rezoning request
to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corinth, each being a part of the Unified
Development Code, to rezone approximately ±3.8 acres from I, Industrial, to MX-R, Mixed Use Residential,
with the subject properties being generally located at 2806 Shady Shores Road, 2808 Shady Shores Road, 2810
Shady Shores Road, 2812 Shady Shores Road, 2814 Shady Shores Road, 1121 Hondue Lane, 1129 Hondue
Lane, 1141 Hondue Lane, 1149 Hondue Lane, and 1157 Hondue Lane.
Mayor Garber opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 P.M. and closed it at 7:19 P.M.
Larry Worden - 3301 Benbrook Cove
Motion made by Council Member Rayl: I move to approve Ordinance No. 26-08-20-25, Case No. ZMA260002 as presented amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corinth, each being a part
of the Unified Development Code, to rezone approximately ±3.8 acres from I, Industrial, to MX-R, Mixed Use
Residential, with the subject properties being generally located at 2806, 2808, 2810, 2812, and 2814 Shady
Shores Road, and 1121, 1129, 1141, 1149, and 1157 Hondue Lane. Seconded by Council Member Henderson.
Voting Yea: Council Member Schadegg, Council Member Rayl, Council Member Henderson, Council
Member Pickens

BUSINESS AGENDA
6.

Consider and act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corinth, Texas, approving a negotiated
settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division.
Motion made by Council Member Henderson: I move to approve Resolution No. 26-08-20-15 as presented.
Seconded by Council Member Pickens.
Voting Yea: Council Member Schadegg, Council Member Rayl, Council Member Henderson, Council
Member Pickens

7.

Consider and act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corinth, Texas adopting a proposed FY
2026-2027 municipal tax rate that will not exceed the voter-approval tax rate; calling a public hearing to be
held on September 17, 2026 at Corinth City Hall at 6:30 p.m.; requiring publication of a Notice of Public
Hearing on Tax Increase in accordance with state law; providing for the incorporation of premises; and
providing an effective date.

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Section H, Item 2.

Motion made by Council Member Rayl: I move to approve Resolution No. 26-08-20-16 placing a proposal on
the September 17, 2026 Council Agenda to consider a FY 2026-2027 property tax rate of $.56900, per one
hundred dollars ($100) of valuation, which is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.54290, equal to
the De Minimis Tax Rate of $0.56900 and lower than the voter-approval tax rate of $0.64979, and to set the
public hearing on the proposal to consider approving the tax rate for Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. at
Corinth City Hall at 3300 Corinth Parkway, Corinth, Texas 76208. Seconded by Council Member Pickens.
Voting Yea: Council Member Schadegg, Council Member Rayl, Council Member Henderson, Council
Member Pickens
COUNCIL COMMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this section is to allow each Council Member the opportunity to provide general updates and/or
comments to fellow Council Members, the public, and/or staff on any issues or future events. Also, in accordance
with Section 30.085 of the Code of Ordinances, at this time, any Council Member may direct that an item be added
as a business item to any future agenda.
Council Member Schadegg
Council Member Henderson
Mayor Garber recessed the Regular Meeting at 7:31 P.M. and immediately convened into Executive Session under
Section 551.071.
EXECUTIVE SESSION**
In accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., (the “Texas Open Meetings
Act”), the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following items. Any
necessary final action or vote will be taken in public by the City Council in accordance with this agenda.
Section 551.071 - Legal Advice. (1) Private consultation with its attorney to seek advice about pending or
contemplated litigation; and/or settlement offer; and/or (2) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the
government body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of Texas clearly conflict
with Chapter 551.
a. Flock Camera contractual obligations.
b. The City of Corinth v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General, State of Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-21-003267 (419th Dist.
Ct., Travis County, Tex.).
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO TAKE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEMS
8. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding The City of Corinth v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General, State of
Texas, Cause No. D[PA1] -1-GN-21-003267 (419th Dist. Ct., Travis County, Tex.).
Mayor Garber recessed the Executive Session at 8:25 P.M. and immediately reconvened into the Regular Meeting.
Motion made by Council Member Henderson: I move to discontinue the City’s participation in the lawsuit styled
the City of Corinth versus Ken Paxton and to direct the City Attorney to proceed with dismissal. Seconded by
Council Member Pickens.
Voting Yea: Council Member Schadegg, Council Member Rayl, Council Member Henderson, Council Member
Pickens

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Section H, Item 2.

ADJOURN
Mayor Garber adjourned the meeting at 8:26 P.M.
Approved by the Council on the

day of

2026.

Lana Wylie
City Secretary
City of Corinth, Texas

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Section H, Item 3.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Amendment | Solid Waste Services

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Consider and act on an Ordinance of the City of Corinth approving an amendment to the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
and annual program of services to provide for the expenditure of funds for Solid Waste services in the Garbage Division
in the Utility Fund; and providing an effective date.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
The adopted budget did not include sufficient funding for the Solid Waste Services expenditure within the Garbage
Division. On December 19, 2024, the City Council considered and approved a seven-year contract with Community
Waste Disposal (CWD) for solid waste collection services. The contract provides that, beginning January 1 of each year
during the contract term, CWD may request an annual market adjustment to its service rates.
In December 2025, the City Council approved a rate adjustment pursuant to the contract. The City collects solid waste
service fees from residents and remits the amounts collected to CWD on a monthly basis. As a result of the new agreement
and the approved rate adjustment in 2025, additional revenue and corresponding expenditures are required to accurately
reflect the cost of providing solid waste collection services.
This amendment will provide sufficient budget authority to account for the increased solid waste collection costs without
impacting other City services.
Financial Impact
The Annual Program of Services was adopted on September 18, 2025, Ordinance 25-09-18-43, by the City Council.
Staff recommends amending the FY 2025–2026 budget to increase Garbage Division fee revenue by $281,000 and
increase professional services expenditures by $281,000. The additional revenue will be used to fund the corresponding
increase in payments to CWD resulting from the approved rate adjustment.
Applicable Owner/Stakeholder Policy
Section 9.05 Supplemental Appropriations of the City Charter allows that “if during the fiscal year the City Manager
certifies that there are revenues available in excess of those estimated in the budget or funds otherwise available in
unencumbered reserves, the Council by ordinance may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount
of these available funds.”
Staff Recommendation/Motion
Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 Annual Program to increase Garbage
fee revenue by $281,000 and increase professional services garbage charges expenditures by $281,000.
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Section H, Item 3.

Ordinance No. 26-09-03-XX
Page 1 of 2

CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 26-09-03-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 25-09-18-43 REGARDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CITY OF CORINTH BUDGET AND ANNUAL
PROGRAM OF SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDS FOR SOLID
WASTE SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City of Corinth is a home-rule municipality acting under its charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter
9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a budget and appropriated resources for the budget
year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, by Ordinance No. 25-09-18-43;
and
WHEREAS, the current adopted budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 does not have adequate
funding to pay $281,000 for the expenditure of funds for Solid Waste Collection Services
Agreement for the Garbage Division; and to increase Garbage Fees revenue in the amount of
$281,000 for the Utility Fund.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this budget amendment is consistent with § 9.05
of the City Charter and the proposed change in the budget is for a municipal purpose;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORINTH, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION I
The findings set forth in the above preamble to this Ordinance are true and correct.
SECTION II
Ordinance No. 25-09-18-43 the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and
ending September 30, 2026, shall be amended as follows:
Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Dollars ($281,000) shall be appropriated into the
Garbage Charges Professional Services Expenditures Line Item for the Utility Fund Garbage
Division budget.
Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Dollars ($281,000) shall be appropriated into the
Garbage Fees Revenue Line Items for the Utility Fund budget.
The City of Corinth Budget and Annual Program of Services is hereby amended to increase
the General Fund expenditure budget by $281,000 for Garbage Professional Services for the

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Section H, Item 3.

Ordinance No. 26-09-03-XX
Page 2 of 2

Garbage Division and the Utility Fund revenue budget by $281,000 for Garage Fees. Further, the
City Council affirms its approval of the funds for the aforementioned purposes.
SECTION III
The City Secretary is hereby directed to attach a copy of this Ordinance to Ordinance No.
25-09-18-43.
SECTION IV
Pursuant to Section 102.009(d) of the Texas Local Government Code, the municipal budget
officer is directed to file a true copy of this amendment with the Denton County Clerk. If the mayor
objects to this ordinance, it shall be adopted by a majority of the entire City Council.
SECTION V
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.

SEAL

___________________________
Scott Garber, Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________
Lana Wylie, City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Patricia A. Adams, City Attorney

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Section I, Item 4.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goal:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Public Hearing on Budget

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Hold a public hearing to receive community input on the FY 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
The following notice was published on Saturday, August 22, 2026 in the Denton Record Chronicle and placed on the
City’s website.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
The City Council for the City of Corinth will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Annual
Program of Services on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers located at 3300 Corinth Parkway, Corinth, Texas. The meeting will be held for the
purpose of receiving community input on the 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services. All
interested residents are encouraged to attend.
THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR’S
BUDGET BY $1,593,090 OR 7.99% AND OF THAT AMOUNT $1,124,757 IS TAX
REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS
YEAR.
The FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget was submitted to City Council by July 31, 2026, as required by the City Charter.
The proposed budget is also available online on the City’s website www.corinthtx.gov.
Applicable Owner/Stakeholder Policy
City Charter and Local Government Code Chapter 102 require that prior to budget adoption, a public hearing be
conducted to allow residents the opportunity to provide input on the proposed budget.
Staff Recommendation/Motion

N/A

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Section I, Item 5.

CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Utility Rate Adoption

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Hold a public hearing, consider and act on an ordinance amending Section 50.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Corinth to increase the Water and Wastewater rates currently in effect; providing for the Incorporation of Premises;
Providing Amendments; Providing for a Cumulative Repealer Clause; Providing a Savings Clause; Providing a
Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
The City Council for the City of Corinth will hold a public hearing regarding the rate design study and proposed
water and wastewater utility rates on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers
located at 3300 Corinth Parkway, Corinth, Texas. The meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving
community input on the proposed water and wastewater rates. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
In 2026, city staff conducted a comprehensive cost of service and rate design analysis. The purpose of this study
was to develop a water and wastewater rate structure that ensures equitable and adequate revenues for operations,
debt service repayment, asset management, capital improvements, and bond covenant obligations. This approach
aims to maintain the utility’s self-sustaining operations while considering the economic impact on the City’s
customers.
The study determined that the city needs to implement rate increases for water and wastewater services to address
future revenue requirements. The analysis spanned a three-year period and indicated that the current rates were
inadequate to meet the revenue needs during that time. The study identified several factors driving future utility
costs, including contractual wholesale rate increases from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD)
of 3% in FY 2026-2027 and projected annual increases of 6.5% thereafter, continued inflationary pressures for
chemicals and electricity, the need to increase the recovery of fixed costs through the monthly base charge, the
absence of groundwater wells to meet peak water demands, and the need to provide sustainable funding for the
City's Capital Improvement Program.
The study identified that in order to meet future revenue requirements, the city needs to implement water and
wastewater rate increases over the three year period. Staff recommendation is to adopt the first year of the
financial plan and corresponding rate structure. The rate design recommendation summary is as follows:
Fixed Base Rate
 10% increase in Fixed Monthly Base water rates
 3% increase in Fixed Monthly Base wastewater charges
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Volumetric Rates
 3% increase in Volumetric Residential Water Rates
 5% increase in Volumetric Commercial Water Rates
 7% increase in Volumetric Irrigation Water Rates
 3% increase in Volumetric Residential & Commercial Wastewater Rates
Senior citizens over the age of 65 receive 5,000 gallons of water and 1,000 gallons of sewer included in their
monthly minimum bill. For residential wastewater customers, the new rate structure also maintains a cap at a
maximum 25,000 gallons.
Applicable Policy/Ordinance
The city council sets rates that generally cover reasonable operating and maintenance costs, a reserve fund, and
any loan or bond debt service expenses. In any case, the rates set must be “fair, just, and reasonable.” TEX. WATER
CODE § 13.042. State law provides no specific procedures that a city must follow to increase rates within the city’s
limits. A city is permitted to operate and regulate the utility in a manner that protects the interests of the city. TEX.
LOC. GOV’T CODE §552.001.
Staff Recommendation/Motion
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amending Section 50.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corinth
to increase the Water and Wastewater rates effective October 1, 2026.

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CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 26-09-03-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORINTH,
TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 50.00, “WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITY FEE SCHEDULE,” OF CHAPTER 50, “WATER AND SANITARY
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS,” OF TITLE V, “PUBLIC WORKS,” OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CORINTH TO INCREASE THE WATER
AND WASTEWATER RATES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR
THE INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR A CUMULATIVE REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Corinth, Texas, is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by
the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City commissioned a water and wastewater cost of service and financial plan
study which was presented to the City Council on June 18, 2026, and which recommends that increases
in water and wastewater rates are necessary at this time due to increased water and wastewater service
use; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt this Ordinance to amend the water and wastewater
utility fee schedule in Title V, “Public Works” in the Code of Ordinances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORINTH, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
INCORPORATION OF PREMISES
The above and foregoing recitals are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of
this Ordinance for all purposes.
SECTION 2.
AMENDMENTS
That Sections 50.00(A) and (B) in Chapter 50, “Water and Sanitary Wastewater Systems” of Title V,
“Public Works” in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corinth, Texas is hereby amended to be read as
follows:
§ 50.00 WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY FEE SCHEDULE.
The rates, charges, fees, deposits, billings, and procedures for providing water and wastewater service
by the City to its customers shall be established and be in accordance with this Chapter and may be
amended from time-to-time by the City Council. All water and wastewater fees are consolidated in this
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fee schedule. The fee schedule related to new development are found in § 50.17, § 50.36, § 50.38, and §
38.16.
A. Water Rates and Billing Basis.
1. Water rates consist of a base rate and a volumetric rate designed to ensure the water utility operates
on a self-sustaining basis. The base rate is the minimum bill that a residential or commercial
customer would receive to equally share in providing the availability of service. Minimum base
rates are based on meter size. The rates also include a senior citizen discount where senior citizens
receive 5,000 gallons of water in their monthly minimum bill. The volumetric rate is the amount
charged to a customer per thousand gallons used and uses a tiered structure.
WATER MINIMUM BASE RATE
Meter Size

TOTAL RATE

5/8 x ¾

$55.20

Full ¾”

60.71

1”

77.29

1 ½”

99.34

2”

160.05

3”

607.15

4”

772.71

6”

1,159.07

10”

1,868.69

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WATER RESIDENTIAL VOLUMETRIC RATES

Rate Tiers (gallons)

Residential
$2.49

0-5,000
3.65
5,001-10,000
7.13
10,001-25,000
10.60
25,001-50,000
14.08
50,001+

WATER COMMERCIAL AND IRRIGATION VOLUMETRIC RATES

Rate Tiers (gallons)

Commercial
$6.08

Irrigation
$6.82

0-50,000
8.44

9.47

10.80

12.11

14.35

16.09

50,001-200,000
200,001-500,000
500,000 +

B. Wastewater Rates and Billing Basis
1. Single family dwelling: Each year, residential monthly water consumption is measured and
averaged to establish the monthly wastewater charge for each customer for the upcoming year.
The average will be calculated by taking the prior November, December, January, and February
metered water consumption, subtracting out the highest month’s usage, and averaging the
consumption to be known as the “winter quarter average.” Each March, the billable flows for
each residential customer will be readjusted based on the previous winter quarter average. The
rates include a senior citizen discount where senior citizens receive 1,000 gallons of wastewater
included in their monthly minimum bill. Residential gallons billed are capped at 25,000 gallons.
2. New customers averaging: The City will accept submission of previous consumption history from
a new customer to establish the winter average. The information submitted must reflect the winter
quarter average months used by City, as the basis for customer’s wastewater rate. Where no prior

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winter quarter average exists, the City’s standard winter quarter average for all residential
customers will be used.
3. Non-single-family dwellings: Rates shall be based upon each month’s water consumption.
4. Commercial customers: The volume of flow used in computing wastewater charges for
commercial customers will be based on metered water consumption as shown in the meter reading
records retained by the City.
WASTEWATER RATES
Meter Size

Residential

Commercial

Base Rate

$39.01

$55.40

Volumetric Rate

$4.50

$5.59

SECTION 3.
CUMULATIVE REPEALER
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Ordinances and shall not repeal any of the provisions of
such Ordinances except for those instances where there are direct conflicts with the provisions of this
Ordinance. Ordinances, or parts thereof, in force at the time this Ordinance shall take effect and that are
inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are inconsistent with this
Ordinance. Provided however, that any complaint, action, claim or lawsuit which has been initiated or
has arisen under or pursuant to such other Ordinances on this date of adoption of this Ordinance shall
continue to be governed by the provisions of such Ordinance and for that purpose the Ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4.
SAVINGS
All rights and remedies of the City of Corinth, Texas are expressly saved as to any and all violations of
the provisions of any other ordinance affecting fees which have secured at the time of the effective date
of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal,
whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but
may be prosecuted until final disposition by the court.
SECTION 5.
SEVERABILITY
The provisions of the Ordinance are severable. However, in the event this Ordinance or any procedure
provided in this Ordinance becomes unlawful, or is declared or determined by a judicial, administrative
or legislative authority exercising its jurisdiction to be excessive, unenforceable, void, illegal or
otherwise inapplicable, in while in part, the remaining and lawful provisions shall be of full force and
effect and the City shall promptly promulgate new revised provisions in compliance with the authority’s
decisions or enactment.
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SECTION 6.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication as required by law. The City Secretary
is directed to publish the caption of this Ordinance as required by the City Charter and state law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORINTH,
TEXAS ON THIS 3th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026.

APPROVED:

______________________________
Scott Garber, Mayor
ATTEST:

____________________________
Lana Wylie, City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Patricia A. Adams, City Attorney

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CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Ordinance | Chapter 113 - Garage Sales

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☒ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Consider and act on an Ordinance of the City of Corinth, Texas, amending Chapter 113, Garage Sales, of the Code of
Ordinances; and providing an effective date.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
On July 16, 2026, the City Council held a workshop session to review Chapter 113 “Garage Sales,” originally adopted
on September 19, 1991. Discussions focused on reducing the number of garage sales permitted per calendar year,
differentiating between individual garage sales and community garage sales, and updating regulations regarding sign
quantity and placement.
Under the proposed amendment, individual residences are limited to a maximum of two garage sale permits per calendar
year and may display up to two on-premises signs. Property Owners Associations are limited to a maximum of two
community garage sale permits per calendar year and participating residences may display one on-premises sign. For
both individual and community sales, permit holders may place up to three off-premises signs; however, garage sale signs
remain strictly prohibited within the public right-of-way.
Financial Impact
N/A
Applicable Policy/Ordinance
Garage Sales Ordinance 91-09-19-30
Staff Recommendation/Motion
Staff recommends approval as presented.

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Section J, Item 6.

CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 26-09-03-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORINTH, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 113 “GARAGE
SALES” OF TITLE XI “BUSINESS REGULATIONS” OF THE CITY
OF CORINTH CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED FOR GARAGE SALES, UPDATE
DEFINITIONS, AMEND SIGN REGULATIONS AND ADD PERMIT
CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING/SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR EACH VIOLATION HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Corinth, Texas, is a home-rule municipality located in
Denton County, Texas created in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of the Texas
Local Government Code and operating pursuant to its Home Rule Charter and the Texas
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corinth (“City Council”) adopted
Ordinance No. 91-09-19-30 on September 19, 1991 regulating the sale of new, used, or
surplus goods or property, which ordinance has been codified as Chapter 113, “Garage
Sales” of Title XI, “Business Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances of the City (“Corinth
City Code”); and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2026, the City Council conducted a workshop session
and discussed the regulations of Chapter 113 “Garage Sales” of Title XI “Business
Regulations” of the Corinth City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined it necessary to amend Chapter 113 of the
Corinth City Code to update the definitions of terms relating to garage sales, to reduce the
number of garage sale permits allowed per calendar year, and to amend the regulations,
placement, and quantity limitations for garage sale signs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this
Ordinance is in the best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that all prerequisites to the
adoption of this Ordinance have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
INCORPORATION OF PREMISES

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Section J, Item 6.

The premises set forth above and are the legislative findings of the City Council, are found
to be true and correct, and serve as the basis for and are incorporated into this Ordinance
as if set forth herein.
SECTION 2
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE
Chapter 113 “Garage Sales” of Title XI “Business Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Corinth, Texas, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Chapter 113
entitled “Garage Sales” is adopted to read in its entirety as follows, and all other Chapters
of Title XI not expressly amended hereby shall remain without amendment in full force
and effect.
“TITLE XI: - BUSINESS REGULATIONS
…
CHAPTER 113: - GARAGE SALES
§ 113.01 – DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. An occasional sale, exchange, or barter to the general
public, conducted on one or more residential properties and restricted to a dwelling, garage,
patio or yard for the purpose of disposing of surplus goods used for a household purpose,
with such properties or properties being located within a subdivision, condominium
complex, neighborhood or other area of residential properties and organized by a Property
Owners Association.
GARAGE SALE. An occasional sale, exchange, or barter to the general public,
conducted on a residential property and restricted to a dwelling, garage, patio or yard for
the purpose of disposing surplus goods used for a household purpose and may be referred
to as a “yard sale,” “estate sale,” “lawn sale,” or “rummage sale.” The term excludes any
sale of retail items at a residential property for a business purpose.
PERMIT HOLDER. A person who holds a permit issued by the City authorizing an
owner or tenant to hold a Garage Sale or a Property Owners Association to hold a
Community Garage Sale.
PERSON. An individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind.
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. A designated representative of the owners of

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property in a subdivision, condominium complex, neighborhood or other area within the
City and may be referred to as a “homeowners association,” “neighborhood association,”
“community association,” “civic association,” “civic club,” “association,” “committee,” or
similar term. The membership of the property owners association consists of the owners or
tenants of property within the subdivision, condominium complex, neighborhood or other
area of residential properties.
RESIDENCE. Any structure used as a dwelling place.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street,
public sidewalk, alley, waterway, or utility easement in which the city has an interest.
VEHICLE. Any automobile, motorcycle, truck, boat, trailer or other motorized or nonmotorized device designed, converted or used to transport persons, livestock or goods,
except bicycles.
VEHICLE SALE. The sale or offer for sale of any vehicle as surplus personal property.
§ 113.02 – PERMIT REQUIRED.
(A)

No person shall advertise or conduct a Garage Sale or a Community Garage Sale
at a residence located within the city limits without first obtaining a Garage Sale
Permit from the Building Official of the City.

(B)

An owner, tenant, or resident of the residence at which a Garage Sale or
Community Garage Sale will be conducted may apply for a Garage Sale Permit
by submitting a completed form in person or as otherwise permitted by the
Building Official of the City.

(C)

Subject to the limitations in § 113.03, the Building Official shall issue a Garage
Sale Permit without charge.

§ 113.03 - LIMIT OF GARAGE SALE PERMITS ISSUED.
(A)

The Building Official shall not issue a Garage Sale Permit for a period exceeding
seventy-two (72) hours or three consecutive calendar days.

(B)

Within one calendar year, the Building Official may issue up to two (2) Garage
Sale Permits to the same person for a Garage Sale to be conducted at the same
residence.

(C)

Within one calendar year, the Building Official may issue up to two (2) Garage
Sale Permits to the same Property Owners Association for a Community Garage
Sale to be conducted at the same subdivision, condominium complex or
neighborhood.

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§ 113.04 – COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE.
(A)

For each Community Garage Sale, the Property Owners Association shall be the
sole applicant, and a single Garage Sale Permit shall be issued for all Garage
Sales conducted at residences located within a subdivision, condominium
complex or neighborhood managed by such Property Owners Association.

(B)

For purposes of determining the number of Garage Sale Permits issued to a
Property Owners Association under subsection § 113.03(C), a Garage Sale
conducted at an individual residence located within a subdivision, condominium
complex or neighborhood managed by a Property Owners Association will not
count towards the annual permit limit.

§ 113.05 – GARAGE, YARD OR ESTATE SALE SIGN REQUIREMENTS.
(A)

Signs At Sale Premises. The Permit Holder shall ensure that:
(1)

no more than two signs are located on the premises where a Garage Sale
is being conducted; or

(2)

for a Community Garage Sale, no more than one sign is located on the
premises where such sale is being conducted.

(B)

Off-Premises Signs. The Permit Holder shall ensure that no more than (3) three
total signs, with a limit of one sign per property, are located on residential or
commercial property other than on the premises where a Garage Sale is being
conducted (“off-premises sign”). The Permit Holder must obtain advance
permission from the property owner of the property where the off-premises sign
is posted.

(C)

Signage Size, Duration and Location Requirements. In addition to the limit on
the number of posted signs in subsections (A) and (B), the Permit Holder shall
ensure that all signs for a Garage Sale and/or a Community Garage Sale meet
the following requirements:
(1)

Size. Advertisements on signs shall not exceed 24 inches in width and 24
inches in height.

(2)

Duration. Advertisement on signs shall only be posted for the duration of
the sale.

(3)

Prohibited Locations. No signs shall be placed within the public right-ofway, including without limitation the median of any public street, road,
or highway. No signs shall be attached to any utility pole, light pole, signal
pole, sign pole, or any other public property, including trees.

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(D) Enforcement. The Building Official of the City or any city police officer may,
without notice, confiscate any sign posted in violation of this section.
§ 113.06 - CONDITIONS OF PERMIT.
The following regulations apply to a Garage Sale and a Community Garage Sale:
(A) No person shall conduct a Garage Sale within the city limits without a valid
Garage Sale Permit.
(B) No person shall conduct a Community Garage Sale within the city limits
without a valid Garage Sale Permit.
(C) No person shall advertise a Garage Sale or a Community Garage Sale within
the city limits without first obtaining a valid Garage Sale Permit.
(D) On each day a Garage Sale or a Community Garage Sale is conducted, no
person shall commence such sale earlier than 30 minutes following sunrise and
shall end not later than 30 minutes prior to sunset.
(E) No person shall conduct a Garage Sale or a Community Garage Sale unless:

(F)

(1)

Items offered for sale are displayed in the following areas: residential
yard, including the front or back yard, garage, patio area, under a carport
covering, driveway, or wholly inside a residence.

(2)

Items offered for sale are placed at least ten feet (10’) from the curb and
at least five feet (5’) from each side property line.

(3)

Items offered for sale are not located within the public right-of-way.

No person shall conduct a Garage Sale or a Community Garage Sale in a
manner that creates a disturbance or becomes a nuisance by disturbing the peace
in the subdivision, condominium complex, neighborhood or area where the sale
is being conducted.

§ 113.07 – VEHICLE SALES.
(A) A permit is not required for the sale of a vehicle offered for sale at a residence
within the city. To be exempt from the permit requirement, a vehicle offered
for sale within the city must be registered in the name of the property owner or
his or her immediate family member or a tenant or his or her immediate family
member.
(B) Within the city limits, a person may not offer more than two (2) vehicles for
sale at one time, upon his or her residence.

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(C) Within the city limits, a vehicle offered for sale shall not be parked on a street
or public right-of-way.
(D) Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize a person to conduct business
operations in a residential area or otherwise conduct unauthorized commercial
operations.
§ 113.08 – 113.98 – Reserved
§ 113.99 - PENALTY.
Any person found violating this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $200 for each for each offense, and
each and every day any such offense shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate
offense. The penal provisions imposed under this article shall not preclude the city from
filing suit to enjoin the violation. The City retains all legal rights and remedies available to
it pursuant to local, state and federal law.”
SECTION 3
CUMULATIVE REPEALER/SAVINGS
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Ordinances of the City of Corinth and shall
not repeal any of the provisions of such Ordinances except for those instances where there
are direct conflicts with the provisions of this Ordinance or where expressly repealed
hereby. Ordinances or parts thereof in force at the time this Ordinance shall take effect and
that are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are
inconsistent with this Ordinance.
SECTION 4
SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance, or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance, shall to any extent be held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections,
clauses, phrases, and provisions of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance, shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected,
impaired or invalidated.
SECTION 5
PUBLICATION/EFFECTIVE DATE
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or company of any kind who
violates any provision of this Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby,
shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each

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Section J, Item 6.

offense, and each and every day any such offense shall continue shall be deemed to
constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 6
PUBLICATION/EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, as the law and
City Charter provide.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Corinth, Texas, this ____
day of __________ 2026.
APPROVED:

Scott Garber, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Lana Wylie, City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_____________________________

Patricia A. Adams, City Attorney

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CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☐ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Rules of Procedure | Boards, Commissions, & Committees

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Consider and act on a resolution repealing Resolution No. 26-06-04-11 adopting “Rules of Procedure for Boards,
Commissions, and Committees” and adopting an amended “Rules of Procedure for Boards, Commissions, and
Committees”.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
Staff is proposing the attached resolution to amend the “Rules of Procedure for Boards, Commissions, and Committees”
that was adopted in June 2026. The amendment only impacts section I. DUTIES OF THE CHAIRPERSON & VICE
CHAIRPERSON by clarifying the desired procedure for Chair and Vice Chair appointments as shown below.

Staff Recommendation/Motion
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution as presented.

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CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-09-03-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORINTH
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-04-11 ADOPTING THE “RULES
OF
PROCEDURE
FOR
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS,
AND
COMMITTEES”, ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION AMENDING
SECTION (I) “DUTIES OF THE CHAIRPERSON & VICE
CHAIRPERSON” AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT A HERETO, AND
ADOPTING THE UPDATED AND RESTATED “RULES OF
PROCEDURE FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES”
SET FORTH IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN EXHIBIT A, APPLICABLE TO
AND GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY AND BEFORE
ALL CITY
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES;
PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING
FOR AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City of Corinth is a home rule municipality operating under its Home
Rule Charter, the Texas Constitution, and the laws of the State of Texas (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corinth, Texas, (the “City Council”) has
established and created various boards, commissions, and committees of the City in accordance
with state law and its Home Rule Charter, and as determined appropriate by the City Council for
good governance, efficient operation of the City, and consistent with procedural requirements
adopted in various City ordinances and required by State law; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 09-05-07-11
adopting the “Restated Uniform Policies and Rules tor Recruiting and Appointment of
Volunteers to Serve on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees” (the “Board Policies”); and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2026, the City Council repealed Resolution No. 09-05-07-11 and
adopted a new Resolution No. 26-06-04-11 adopting the restated “Rules of Procedure for
Boards, Commissions and Committees” with revisions to various section (the “Rules of
Procedure”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary and desirable to amend Section (I),
“Duties of the Chairperson & Vice Chairperson” of the Rules of Procedure in its entirety so that
the appointment of all Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons, other than those whose appointment
process is fixed by State law or adopted bylaws, are made utilizing the Council appointment
procedure required in the Home Rule Charter for appointment of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Board of Adjustment as set forth in Exhibit A hereto (the “Rules of
Procedure”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that consistency in the appointment
process is beneficial, that repealing the Rules of Procedure adopted by Resolution No. 26-06-0433

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11 and adopting the Rules of Procedure for Boards, Commissions, and Committees as restated
and set forth in the attached Exhibit A allows the amendments to Section (I) to be incorporated
into the Resolution while maintaining all rules in a single document; and
WHEREAS, having reviewed the amendment to Section I, the City Council has
determined that the adoption of the amendment to the Rules of Procedure is necessary and
appropriate for good and efficient government and operation of boards, commissions and
committees serving the City and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORINTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
Incorporation of Premises
All of the above premises are found to be true and correct legislative findings of the City
Council and are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if set forth in their entirety
herein.
SECTION 2.
Rules and Procedures Amended and Adopted
The City Council hereby adopts the Rules and Procedures for Boards, Commissions, and
Committees set forth in Exhibit A (the “Rules of Procedure”), attached hereto and incorporated
herein as applicable to and governing all Boards, Commissions, and Committees serving the City
and its residents whether currently existing or formed in the future. The Rules of Procedure as
set forth in Exhibit A shall become effective upon approval of this Resolution.
SECTION 3.
Cumulative Repealer
This Resolution shall be cumulative of all provisions of Resolutions of the City of
Corinth, Texas, except where the provisions of this Resolution are in direct conflict with the
provisions of such Resolutions, in which event the conflicting provisions of such Resolutions are
hereby repealed. Resolution No. 26-06-04-11 is hereby expressly repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4.
Severability
If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this Resolution,
Exhibit A hereto, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or
unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this Resolution or Exhibit A, and the City Council hereby declares it
would have passed such remaining portions of this Resolution and Exhibit A despite such
invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

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SECTION 5.
Providing an Effective Date
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORINTH, TEXAS ON THE 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.

APPROVED:

_______________________
Scott Garber, Mayor

ATTEST:

Lana Wylie, City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________
Patricia A. Adams, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A
Rules of Procedure for Boards, Commissions and Committees

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RULES AND PROCEDURES
FOR
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026

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A.

Section J, Item 7.

PURPOSE

The purpose of these Rules and Procedures for Boards, Commissions and Committees (the
“Rules”) is to provide uniform rules and procedures for the appointment of volunteers and the
conduct of business for the various boards, commissions, and committees created by the Charter
and Ordinances of the City. This Resolution is not intended to conflict with mandates of state
statutes of other City rules of policy and procedure.

B.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Application Timing: Applications will be made available online through the City website no

later than May 1st (or the following business day) and close on August 1st.
2. Application Submissions: To be considered for appointment to any board, commission, or

committee, an applicant must submit a fully completed application to the City Secretary.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. This information shall be subject to verification
and may be subject to release in accordance with the Public Information Act. Any material
misinformation contained in the application, as determined by the City Council, shall be
cause for immediate removal by majority vote of the City Council.
3. Staff Review: Applications will be initially reviewed by the City Secretary to verify
completeness.
4. Council Review & Interviews: The City Council will review the applications prior to

making appointments. Applicants may be invited to interview on a date set by the City
Council & City Staff in an Open Meeting as deemed necessary.
5. Application Retention: Applicants not initially appointed to a position on a board,

commission, or committee will remain eligible for future consideration as vacancies occur
for one year until the next annual application cycle opens. Applicants must re-apply annually
if they wish to be considered for appointment again.

C.
1.

ELIGIBILITY
General: All voting board, commission, and committee members must meet the following
eligibility requirements.
a. Residents of the City of Corinth for at least six (6) months preceding the appointment
date; and
b. Registered to vote in the City of Corinth or shall become registered to vote in Corinth
on or before the application closing deadline (see Section B.1).
These eligibility requirements will apply to all City boards, commissions, and committees
unless otherwise stated in this Resolution or if they conflict with State law or City Charter,
as amended.

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2.

Change of Residency or Voter Status: An appointed member who ceases to reside in the
City or is no longer a registered voter during their term of office shall immediately forfeit
their office. The appointee must submit notice of such change to the City Secretary as soon
as possible when such qualifications change.

3.

Nepotism: No voting board, commission, or committee members shall be related to any
sitting City Council members in the 1st or 2nd degree, including by marriage or affinity,
during their term. Should a relative within the 1st or 2nd degree of such member be elected to
the City Council during the appointed member’s term, the member will automatically forfeit
their position, and Staff will work with the City Council to appoint a replacement.

4.

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors: Per Texas Local Government
Code Sec. 311.009, as amended, and applicable City ordinance, the Corinth TIRZ 2 Board of
Directors and any other TIRZ Board which includes County appointed Directors as allowed
by law, will allocate two seats for representatives nominated by Denton County and one seat
for a representative appointed by Denton County. These seats do not have to be held by
residents or registered voters of Corinth and will represent Denton County’s participation in
the TIRZ.

D.

APPOINTMENTS

1.

City Council Meeting: All appointments will be made during the public portion of the
second regularly scheduled City Council meeting in September unless otherwise posted.
Appointments will be made no later than the commencement of the City’s fiscal year on
October 1st, except as authorized by City Council.

2.

Appointment Terms: Unless otherwise specified in an enabling ordinance, all
appointments are for terms of two (2) years or to the end of the unexpired term in the case of
a vacancy. Appointments to all boards, commission, and committees shall be made so that
one half of the positions come up for appointment or re-appointment each year.

3.

Adherence to State Law: Appointments to all boards, commissions, and committees
shall be made subject to the procedures in these Rules unless otherwise established by State
Law.

E.

OATH OF OFFICE

Each member must be sworn in no later than the day on which they are to perform the duties of
the office to which they were appointed. The City Secretary or any City employee that is a
Notary Public will administer the oath.

F.

TRAINING
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1. All board, commission, and committee members shall receive training on the following

topics within ninety (90) days of their appointment or reappointment:
a. Texas Public Information Act
b. Texas Open Meetings Act
c. Parliamentary Training

2. Economic Development Sales Tax Workshop Training will be required for Corinth EDC
members pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 502.101, et seq, as amended.
3. Any other training deemed necessary by Staff or required by State law will be coordinated
through the Staff liaison(s) of each board, commission, and committee.

G.

ATTENDANCE

1. Policy & Reporting: To ensure a productive board, commission, or committee, the Council
hereby establishes a mandatory attendance policy. The attendance policy requires that a
regular member and/or alternate member of a board, commission, or committee (when such
alternate member is requested to attend) may not miss more than three (3) consecutive
regularly scheduled meetings without being excused by the Board, and in no event shall a
regular member or an alternate member (when such alternate member is requested to attend)
miss more than 25% of the regular meetings during a single term year. The Staff Liaisons
will be charged with tracking attendance for their respective members and shall provide
quarterly attendance updates to the City Secretary. Should a member miss more than 25% of
the regular meetings during a single term year, the City Secretary and/or Staff Liaisons shall
report it to the City Manager for further consideration and action by the City Council as
deemed necessary. Any extenuating circumstances that may put a member in violation of the
attendance policy should be communicated to Staff as soon as possible.
2. Alternates: Alternate members are only required to attend meetings as needed but should
always be prepared to be called in for regularly scheduled meetings. Alternates may also
attend meetings to observe proceedings but shall not formally participate as a member unless
they are acting in the place of an absent regular member. It is highly encouraged for
alternates to attend all meetings so that they may stay informed on current projects and the
activities of their respective board, commission, or committee.

H.

VACANCIES

1. Conditions: A position may be declared vacant if a term expires, for ineligibility pursuant to
Section C of these Rules, or if any member misses three (3) consecutive regularly scheduled
meetings without being excused by the Board or misses more than 25% of the regular
meetings during a term year.

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2. Replacements: Council shall appoint a replacement to fill an unexpired term in case of a
vacancy.
a. If the board, commission, or committee has alternate members, they will receive
priority consideration to fill a vacancy. The resulting vacant alternate position shall be
filled during the next appointment cycle.
b. If the board, commission, or committee does not have alternate members, applicants
from the last application cycle shall be reconsidered.
c. The Council reserves the right to reopen applications at any time and conduct
interviews as deemed necessary to fill an unexpired term in case of a vacancy.
3. Resignations: Resignation of a member of a board, commission, or committee should be in
writing to their respective Staff Liaison and the City Secretary. Resignation by a member of
a board, commission or committee is effective, and not subject to revocation, upon tendering
written notification to the City Secretary and such vacancy shall be filled by the City Council
for the remainder of the vacant term, as set forth herein.
4. Removal: Regular and alternate members may be removed from their respective board,
commission, or committee prior to the expiration of the term by a majority vote of the City
Council.

I.

DUTIES OF THE CHAIRPERSON & VICE CHAIRPERSON

1. Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment Appointments: Per the City
of Corinth Home Rule Charter (Sec. 10.04 & 10.05), the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment shall be nominated by a
Councilmember and appointed by majority vote of the City Council in regular open session
to serve a one-year term.
2. General Chairs & Vice-Chair Appointments: The City Council shall appoint a
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for all other Boards, Commissions, and Committees
following nomination by a Councilmember and appointment by a majority vote of the
Council in an open meeting. The City Council shall appoint a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson each year at the first meeting following appointments, or as soon as practicable
thereafter, to serve a one-year term on each Board, Commission and Committee.
3. Additional Boards, Commissions, & Committees Appointments: The Chairperson and
Vice Chairperson of additional boards, commissions or committees that from time to time
may be established by the Council shall be appointed as the Council may direct in the
applicable formation enabling document for such board, commission, or committee.
4. Meetings & Voting: The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or another member of the body
approved by majority vote of the body in the absence the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson,
shall preside at all meetings and shall decide all points of order. Unless otherwise provided

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herein or by ordinance, the Chairperson may vote on all issues before their respective board,
commission, or committee.
5. General Duties: The Chairperson of a commission, board, or committee performs many
duties to ensure that the commission, board, or committee achieves the task as outlined in the
City Charter, Ordinance and/or as directed by the City Council. Responsibilities include, but
are not limited to:
a. Exercise leadership and make suggestions to ensure that the group reaches a
conclusion on the matter before them.
b. Verbally summarize the major points of the issue as discussed after any debate or
discussion.
c. Ensure that all parties act in accordance with the established rules and the Texas Open
Meetings Act.
d. Ensure that the meeting adheres to the published agenda.
e. Maintain order with all Board members, presenters, and public in attendance.

J.

MEETINGS

1. Scheduling & Noticing: Dates and times of the regular meetings of each board, commission,

or committee are in accordance with an established meeting schedule and shall be noticed to
the public in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Each member and alternate
member of the board, commission, or committee shall receive an agenda and meeting
information (packets) prior to the meeting as established by the board, commission, or
committee.
2. Special/Joint Meetings: Special/Joint meetings may be called as needed to discuss issues
that require more timely action outside of the regular meeting schedule, gather input from
multiple boards, commissions, or committees in a joint meeting setting, or due to any other
circumstances that may necessitate a special meeting. These meetings shall be communicated
to members by Staff as soon as possible and noticed to the public in accordance with the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
3. Quorums: To convene a meeting and take action on items as posted, there must be a
majority of voting members, or such other number required for a quorum of the body,
present. Meetings that are unable to meet quorum shall be cancelled and noticed to the public
accordingly if there is the opportunity for advanced notice. If it is determined that there is not
a quorum present when the meeting is scheduled to commence, the meeting will not take
place, and agenda items will be moved to a future meeting date at the discretion of the Staff
Liaisons and/or City Secretary.
4. Conducting Meetings - Order: Upon formation of a quorum, meetings shall be conducted
pursuant to the posted agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Chapter 551, as amended. The order of meeting shall be generally as
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follows unless specific changes to the agenda or direction of the Staff warrant. Meeting
conduct must adhere to a published agenda.
a. Call to Order: Meetings shall always be formally called to order by the presiding
officer before any formal discussion or action occurs. Staff Liaison(s) shall note the
time the meeting is called to order as well as all officers who are in attendance at such
time.
b. Workshops: Boards, Committees, and Commissions may opt to incorporate a
workshop session as part of the meeting agenda to allow for informal presentations,
discussions, and/or general direction on relevant items. No formal action by the
Board, Commission, or Committee may be taken during workshop sessions unless
action is posted as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
c. Public/Citizen Comments: Refer to Section M.
d. Public Hearings: Refer to Section M.
e. Consent Agenda: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered to be
routine and will be enacted in one motion. Should a Board Member desire discussion
of any item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be
considered separately.
f. Business Agenda: All matters listed under the Business Agenda shall consist of
formal discussion and action as dictated by standard parliamentary procedure. Staff
Liaison(s) shall be responsible for recording motions, seconds, and other actions as
appropriately taken when discussing each business item. The presiding officer is
responsible for ensuring business items are discussed and acted on in adherence with
parliamentary procedure.
g. Adjournment: Meetings shall always be formally adjourned by the presiding officer
in adherence with parliamentary procedure. Staff Liaison(s) shall note the time that
the meeting is adjourned.
5. Meeting Decorum: While the meeting is convened, Board, Commission, and Committee
members shall not directly address or engage with members the public unless the public
member has the floor and is at the podium after being recognized by the Chair. Public in
attendance shall refrain from acts that disrupt the meeting, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and shall refrain from private conversations while a meeting is in session.
The Chair shall require that members of the public address the body as a whole and refrain
from directing comments to individual members of the Board, Commission or Committee or
Staff. Activities such as shouting, cursing, jeering, persistent noise from mobile devices, or
other such disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. The presiding officer of the meeting
shall be responsible for maintaining decorum of the room and shall issue a verbal warning to
any person in attendance engaging in disruptive behavior. If the behavior continues, it shall
warrant cause for removal from the meeting. If the Chair fails to enforce the requirements of
this section, upon proper motion, a majority vote of the Board, Commission, or Committee
may be taken to require enforcement of this Section.

K.

WORKING WITH CITY STAFF
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1.

Staff Liaisons: Each board, commission, and committee shall have a dedicated Staff
Liaison(s). Generally, these will be Staff members whose job duties coincide with the
purpose and activities of the respective board, commission, or committee. Staff Liaisons will
be charged with administering meetings, facilitating activities of the board, commission, or
committee, and other duties as deemed necessary. Staff Liaisons will report to and receive
direction from the City Manager. Members are not authorized to direct Staff outside of
general discussions and activities of the board, commission, or committee in accordance with
their meeting agendas and responsibilities as established by ordinance.

2.

Communication Procedures: Members shall direct all communication to their designated
Staff Liaison unless stated otherwise. If a member has a concern that they would like to
address outside of the process for communications with their Staff Liaison, they will contact
the City Secretary for further direction.

L.

DELIBERATIONS AND RULES OF ORDER

For the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring clear and consistent meeting proceedings, all
boards, commissions, and committees will adhere to Roberts Rules of Order.

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M.

Section J, Item 7.

PUBLIC COMMENTS & PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Comments: Any visitor who desires to speak on a matter not on the agenda should be
allowed to do so only during the Citizen’s Comment portion of the agenda or during a posted
agenda item in accordance with the procedures established by City Council and the Texas
Open Meetings Act. The visitor shall have three minutes (or such additional time as required
by State law) to speak. The Chairperson or their designee shall be responsible for ensuring
that speakers follow required procedures and decorum policies. All public comments shall
be directed to the body as a whole and shall be made from the podium after the speaker is
recognized by the Chair.
2. Public Hearings: The Chairperson shall open the Public Hearing, read the agenda item into
the record, and call for a presentation of the agenda item by Staff and/or the applicant or
other interested party. Staff shall make the initial presentation with the attendant
recommendation. The applicant will be allowed to present the reasons and/or justification for
the application and/or request being made if they so choose and can answer questions from
the board, commission, or committee as needed. Visitors who would like to speak on the item
must do so while the public hearing or agenda item is still open and will be invited to do so
by the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall then close the public hearing portion of the
meeting and bring the matter to the board, commission, or committee for deliberation. No
further comments and/or discussion shall be allowed from the audience after the Chairperson
has closed the public comment portion of the agenda item.

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CITY OF CORINTH
Staff Report
Meeting Date:

9/3/2026

Strategic Goals:

☒ Resident Engagement ☒ Proactive Government ☐ Organizational Development

Title:

Appointment | Boards and Commissions

☐ Health & Safety ☐ Regional Cooperation ☐ Attracting Quality Development
Owner Support:

☐ Planning & Zoning Commission
☐ Parks & Recreation Board
☐ Finance Audit Committee
☐ Keep Corinth Beautiful

☐ Economic Development Corporation
☐ TIRZ Board #2
☐ TIRZ Board #3
☐ Ethics Commission

Item/Caption
Consider and act on annual appointments, resignations, and removal of board and commission members for the Board
of Adjustments, Board of Construction Appeals, Corinth Economic Development Corporation, Ethics Committee,
Finance Audit Committee, Keep Corinth Beautiful, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2.

Item Summary/Background/Prior Action
Boards and commissions play an important role in assisting the City Council with fulfilling its obligations to the residents
of Corinth. Participation on a board or commission provides residents an opportunity to understand the governmental
process and perform a vital role in the communication process between the residents of Corinth and elected officials.
The City Council conducted Advisory board interviews on August 31 and September 1 for the appointment board,
commission, and committee members.

Staff Recommendation/Motion
N/A

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