On the agenda: Heath City Council 250909 - Sep 09, 2025 — license plate reader (Sep 10)

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF REGULAR CALLED MEETING
HEATH CI1Y COUNCIL
200 LAURENCE DRIVE- HEATH, TX 75032
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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Call to Order - Regular Meeting, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

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Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council on any matter, except public hearings included on the agenda.
Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to three
(3) minutes per speaker, unless the speaker requires the assistance of a translator, in which case the speaker is limited to
six (6) minutes, in accordance with applicable law. To address the Council, please sign in prior to the start of the Council
Meeting. Each speaker shall approach the podium and state his/ her name and street address before speaking. Speakers
shall address the governing body with civility that is conducive to appropriate public discussion. Speakers can address
only the governing body and not individual city officials or employees. The public cannot speak from the gallery but only
from the podium. The Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. The Council
may: (1) make a statement offact regarding the item; (2) make a statement concerning the policy regarding the item; or
(3) propose the item be placed on a future agenda. (Tex. Govt Code §551 .042).

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Council/City Manager Comments
Regarding Items of Community Interest - Pursuant To Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 The Mayor,
Council And City Manager May Report On The Following Items: (1) Expression Of Thanks, Congratulations Or
Condolences; (2) Information Regarding Holiday Schedules; (3) Recognition Of Individuals; (4) Reminders About
Upcoming City Council Events; (5) Iriformation Regarding Community Events; (6) Announcements Involving
Imminent Threat To Public Health And Safety.

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Consent Agenda
These items consist of non-controversial or "housekeeping" items required by law. Items may be considered
individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.

4.a Action regarding the minutes of the August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting.
4.b Action authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Rockwall
Independent School District for School Resource Officer Services for the school calendar
year 2025-2026. (Chief Seery)
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Items for Individual Consideration
5.a Conduct a Public Hearing and Discussion regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. (J. Ayers)
s.b Discussion and Action on Resolution No. 250909A approving the resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District authorizing the completion of the
second floor of the appraisal office. (J. Ayers)

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5.c Discussion and action to award the bid for the construction of Heath Water Well #1 and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for
Construction Contract with the selected bidder. (B. Creed)
s.d Customer Service Committee Update. (S. Alexander/C. Horne)

6.

Executive Session
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, the City Council will
recess in Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following:
6.a § 551.076: Deliberation on the deployment of security personnel and devices regarding
license plate readers and Department of Public Safety deployment.

7.

Reconvene into Open Session
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into
Regular Session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.

8.

Adjourn

NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss
matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including §551.071 (private
consultation with the attorney for the City); §551.072 (discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); §551.074 (discussing personnel
or to hear complaints against personnel); and §551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be
taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session.

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48 hours prior to a meeting if you 1·equire special assistance. Wi-Fi available in City Council Chambers - Password : Heath123

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CITY OF HEATH
TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT

House Bill 1522, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025, amends section 551.043 ofthe Texas
Government Code to require that the notice of a meeting required to be posted under section
551.043(a) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt
a budget for the governmental body, must include a taxpayer impact statement showing, for the
median-valued homestead property, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to
the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same
property for the upcoming fiscal year.
The City of Heath has proposed a budget for the City's 2025-2026 fiscal year. The City intends
to adopt its budget on or before September 30, 2025.
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Value of Median-Valued Homestead Property in the City: $774,259

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Adopted Rate for Current Fiscal Year: $0.290311 per $100

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Property Tax Bill for the Current Fiscal Year ($0.290311): $2,248

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Proposed Rate for Upcoming Fiscal Year: $0.275650 per $100

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Estimated Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year ifthe City Adopts the
Proposed Budget and Tax Rate ($0.275650): $2,134

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No New Revenue Rate for Upcoming Fiscal Year: $0.272010 per $100, includes debt
rate of$0.087014

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Estimated Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the City Adopts a
Balanced Budget Funded at the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate ($0.272010, includes
debt rate of $0.087014): $2,106

The estimates in this Impact Statement are valid only for the proposed budget and proposed tax
rate that the City Council will discuss at its meeting on September 9, 2025. The proposed budget
and the proposed tax rate may each be amended by the City Council at any time before their final
adoption. If the City Council intends to discuss the proposed budget at a subsequent meeting, the
City will include a Taxpayer Impact Statement in the notice for that meeting which will include
updated estimates based on any amendments to the proposed budget and proposed tax rate.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Taxpayer Impact Statement was included in the public notice
for the City Council meeting to be held on September 9, 2025.