Fate public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land-use applications, including a new boat dealership and a residential zoning change. The body will also consider amendments to existing signage and screening requirements for commercial sites.

• Final plat for Phase 1 of Lafayette Crossing (30.580-acre tract, 12 lots) at I-30 and W.E. Crawford Boulevard
• Zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for a 1.25-acre property at 484 Northstar Rd
• Specific Use Permit and variance for Lake Kings boat dealership at 6615 I-30
• Amendment to Lafayette Crossing Planned Development to allow up to six pylon signs
• Amendment to Infinity Marine Specific Use Permit to remove screening tree requirements

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the final plat for Phase 1 of Lafayette Crossing. It also approved a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for 484 Northstar Rd (Case ZR‑25‑016). Additional unanimous approvals were a boat dealership specific‑use permit with variance (Case SUP‑25‑002), a signage amendment for Lafayette Crossing (Case ZR‑25‑015), and an amendment removing tree‑screening conditions for the Infinity Marine permit.

• Approved consent agenda, including Final Plat for Phase 1 Lafayette Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 484 Northstar Rd, Agriculture → Residential Estate (unanimous)
• Approved boat dealership Specific Use Permit with variance at 6615 I‑30 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Lafayette Crossing signage standards, allowing up to six pylon signs (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Infinity Marine Specific Use Permit, removing tree‑screening condition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 are notifying that members may be present at the Infinity Marine ribbon cutting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., located at 109 Industrial Dr. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and the council does not control the event content.

• Possible quorum attendance at Infinity Marine ribbon cutting (Dec 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m., 109 Industrial Dr.)
• Notice filed on bulletin board at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, on Nov 24, 2025

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Infinity Marine ribbon cutting at 109 Industrial Dr.

City Council

The Fate City Council will attend a community event on December 6, 2025. No formal action or public policy deliberations are scheduled during the event.

• Notice of possible quorum for Christmas on the Farm
• Event location: 110 E. Greenhill Ln.
• Event time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• No formal action or deliberations planned
• Notice posted on city website

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate City Council, Fate Municipal Development District No. 1, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have filed a notice that a quorum may be present at the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, and no formal deliberations or actions will occur during the gathering. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board on November 24, 2025 and on the city website.

• Notice of possible quorum for the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m., at 1900 CD Boren Parkway
• Statement that no deliberation or action will be taken by any listed bodies during the event
• Certificate that the notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on Nov 24, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.
• Posting of the notice on the city website at www.fatetx.gov

Planning & Zoning

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may be present at the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting. No formal action or deliberations will be taken during the event.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board may attend the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway. No deliberation or formal action will be taken by any city body during the event. The notice of possible quorum was posted on the city bulletin board on November 24, 2025, and on the city website.

• Fate Christmas Tree Lighting – Dec 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway – no formal action
• Notice of possible quorum posted Nov 24, 2025 at City Hall bulletin board and www.fatetx.gov

City Council

The Fate City Council and several advisory boards may be present at the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal action or deliberation will occur during the event. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and on the city website in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Possible quorum of City Council, Municipal Development District No. 1, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at the Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec 5 2025, 6:00 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may be present at the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting. No formal action or deliberations will be taken by these bodies during the event.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The agenda consists solely of a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and several advisory boards may attend the Fate Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. No formal deliberation or action will occur during the event. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on November 24, 2025 and on the city website.

• Notice that a quorum of City Council and advisory boards may attend the Christmas Tree Lighting
• Event scheduled for Dec 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway, Fate City Hall
• No deliberation or formal action will be taken at the event
• Notice posted on bulletin board on Nov 24, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. and on www.fatetx.gov
• Certification signed by City Secretary Victoria Raduechel

City Council

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Stags Auto Service ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., located at 5325 I‑30 Frontage Rd. No formal council business or deliberations will occur at the event, and the council does not control the event’s content. The notice of possible quorum was posted on the city bulletin board on November 24, 2025 and on the city website.

• Possible quorum for City Council and Development District No. 1 at Stags Auto Service ribbon cutting, 11:30 a.m., Dec 4, 2025, 5325 I‑30 Frontage Rd.
• Notice of quorum posted on city bulletin board at 1900 CD Boren Parkway on Nov 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
• Notice also posted on the city website at www.fatetx.gov

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Stags Auto Service ribbon‑cutting on December 4, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., located at 5325 I‑30 Frontage Rd. No formal actions or deliberations by the Council or the District will occur, and they do not control the event’s content.

• Possible quorum for Stags Auto Service ribbon cutting (Dec 4, 2025, 11:30 a.m., 5325 I‑30 Frontage Rd.)
• Notice of quorum filed and posted on Nov 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. on City Hall bulletin board

Parks & Recreation Board

The Fate Parks & Recreation Board will consider approval of the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss its training program, receive an update on the tree lighting initiative, and get a status report on current park projects. Citizen comments will be heard, but no action can be taken on unlisted matters.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 Parks & Recreation Board meeting
• Discuss Parks and Recreation Board training
• Update on tree lighting
• Update on current park projects

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes: Dominique, Brafman, King, Rauwolf, Strobel, Stern; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (Ayes: Dominique, Brafman, King, Rauwolf, Strobel, Stern; Nays: none)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning request to change 1.26 acres from agriculture to residential estate. The body will also consider a special sign permit and an update to the Planning & Zoning Commission attendance policy.

• Zoning change request for 1.26 acres at 129 Northstar from Agriculture (A) to Residential Estate (RE)
• Special sign permit request for Wings Over Fate at 110 E Greenhill Ln
• Proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Planning & Zoning Commission attendance policy
• Discussion regarding Highway 66 and Crawford intersection
• Approval of September 2025 financial report

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the September 2025 financial report and the cancellation of the December 15, 2025 meeting. It then approved a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for 1.26 acres at 129 Northstar Road. The council also approved a special sign permit for Wings Over Fate and amended the Unified Development Ordinance attendance policy. No action was taken on the Highway 66 and Crawford intersection study.

• Approved consent agenda (financial report Sep 2025 and cancellation of Dec 15 meeting) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-048 to rezone 1.26 acres from Agriculture to Residential Estate – unanimous
• Approved Resolution R-2025-094 granting special sign permit for Wings Over Fate – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-049 amending UDO attendance policy for Planning & Zoning Commission – unanimous
• No action taken on Highway 66 and Crawford intersection improvements – no vote

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 16 meeting. It will discuss and act on a final plat for a 7.56‑acre tract at the northwest corner of Prince Lane and the future northern extension of Miss May Drive. The commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning change request to rezone a 1.26‑acre property at 129 Northstar from Agricultural to Residential Estate for a single‑family home. It will also consider an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance updating the commission’s attendance policy.

• Approve minutes of the October 16, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda).
• Approve final plat for a 7.56‑acre tract (Case #FP-25-001) at the northwest corner of Prince Lane and the future northern extension of Miss May Drive.
• Public hearing and decision on zoning change request (Case ZR-25-014) to rezone 1.26‑acre parcel at 129 Northstar from Agriculture (A) to Residential Estate (RE) for a single‑family home, applicant Jose Yepez.
• Consider amendment to Subsection 2.2.2 of the Fate Unified Development Ordinance, Article II, to update the Planning & Zoning Commission attendance policy.

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the October 16, 2025 minutes and a final plat for a 7.56‑acre subdivision. It also unanimously approved a zoning change from Agricultural to Residential Estate for a 1.26‑acre parcel at 129 Northstar. In addition, the commission unanimously adopted an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance updating the attendance policy, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (October 16 minutes and 7.56‑acre final plat) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 1.26‑acre property at 129 Northstar (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Fate UDO article 2.2.2 attendance policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 filed a notice of possible quorum for the Chipotle grand opening and ribbon cutting on November 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. No formal action, deliberation, or control of event content will occur. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board and website as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Possible quorum for Council attendance at Chipotle grand opening, 4930 E. Interstate 30, Fate, TX, 10:00 a.m., Nov 19 2025 – no formal action

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Chipotle grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at 4930 E. Interstate 30, Fate, TX. No formal action, deliberations, or council control of the event content will occur.

• Chipotle Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – 4930 E. Interstate 30, Fate, TX – No formal action

City Council

The City Council will consider extending the contract with Waste Connection, Inc. for collection, hauling, and disposal of recycling municipal solid waste. Council members will also address the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, including accepting nominations and appointing a commissioner to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 2026. Additional items include approval of a final plat for right‑of‑way conveyance on Gettysburg Boulevard, appointment of members to the Rockwall Central Appraisal District board, and discussion of the scope and schedule for the 2026 Fate Comprehensive Plan 5‑Year Update.

• Approve final plat conveying right‑of‑way on Gettysburg Boulevard (Resolution No. R‑2025‑091)
• Appoint a Planning & Zoning Commissioner to fill unexpired term (Resolution No. R‑2025‑092)
• Appoint members to the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board (Resolution No. R‑2025‑093)
• Extend Waste Connection, Inc. contract for recycling collection and disposal
• Discuss scope and schedule for the 2026 Fate Comprehensive Plan 5‑Year Update

The council appointed Karen Kiser to the Planning & Zoning Commission to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 2026. They also authorized a three‑year extension of the Waste Connections recycling contract and approved casting all 50 city votes for David Billings to the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board. The consent agenda, including a final plat for a right‑of‑way conveyance, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda, including final plat for Right‑Of‑Way Conveyance (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Karen Kiser to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-1)
• Approved casting all 50 votes for David Billings to Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board (5-2)
• Authorized three‑year extension of Waste Connections recycling contract (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council may be present at the Rockwall County Helping Hands Festival of Trees Gala on November 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. No formal council business, deliberations, or decisions will occur at the event. The council does not control the content of any communications made during the gala.

• Attendance at Rockwall County Helping Hands Festival of Trees Gala, 2055 Summer Lee Drive, 6:30 p.m., Nov 15 2025 – no formal action

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board will consider two items. First, it will discuss and vote on approving the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Second, it will consider Resolution R-2025-003, which would approve a service agreement with Parkhill for the design of the Fate Station Park and authorize the executive director to execute the agreement.

• Approve minutes of the Fate MDD meeting held on October 14, 2025
• Approve Resolution R-2025-003 to adopt a service agreement with Parkhill for the Fate Station Park design
• Authorize the executive director to execute the Parkhill service agreement

The Fate Municipal Development District Board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. The board also approved MDD Resolution No. R-2025-003, authorizing a service agreement with Parkhill to design Fate Station Park. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-003 service agreement with Parkhill for Fate Station Park design (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss separating the Department of Public Safety into distinct police and fire departments. The meeting includes several zoning requests and the establishment of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program.

• Purchase of a Vactor Impact Combination Sewer Cleaner for $446,670
• Public hearing and resolution to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program
• Zoning change from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial at W. Fate Main and State Hwy 66
• Zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 1 for a 53-lot development at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd
• Zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial for a 15-acre property at 6744 N State Highway 66

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the purchase of a $446,670 sewer‑cleaner and multiple interlocal agreements. It also unanimously adopted a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and approved a professional services contract with Lone Star Pace LLC. A zoning change from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial was approved, and a development agreement for the Sundale Heights subdivision passed by a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (including $446,670 sewer cleaner purchase and various interlocal agreements) (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-2025-088 establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy program (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-089 professional services contract with Lone Star Pace LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-045 changing zoning from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-090 development agreement for Sundale Heights subdivision (5-2)

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 at a ribbon cutting event. The document states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Paws 4 Wine ribbon cutting at 7551 State Highway 66

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Paws 4 Wine Ribbon Cutting at 7551 State Highway 66

City Council

The Fate City Council may be in attendance at the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference from October 29 to October 31, 2025, at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St. No formal action or deliberations will occur, and the Council does not control the event's content. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board on October 22, 2025, and on the city website.

• Attendance at Texas Municipal League Annual Conference, Oct 29‑31, 2025, Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St.

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 at a ribbon cutting event. The document states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for Greenhill Family Dental at 112 E. Greenhill Ln.

City Council

The City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Downtown Fate Walk n’ Treat on October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The notice states that no formal council action or deliberation will occur at the event, and the council does not control the event’s content. The notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall (1900 CD Boren Parkway) on October 13, 2025 and on the city website.

• Possible quorum attendance at Downtown Fate Walk n’ Treat (Oct 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m.)
• No formal action or deliberations by City Council or Development District at the event
• Notice posted on bulletin board at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, on Oct 13, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.
• Notice also posted on city website www.fatetx.gov

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Greenhill Family Dental ribbon cutting on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at 112 E. Greenhill Ln., Fate, TX. No formal action or deliberations will occur, and the council does not control the event content. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board on October 13, 2025, and on the city website.

• Possible quorum attendance at Greenhill Family Dental ribbon cutting, 112 E. Greenhill Ln., Oct 25 2025, 1:00 p.m.

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at a community event. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Downtown Fate Walk n’ Treat event on October 25, 2025

City Council

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the ribbon‑cutting ceremony for 7Spice Indian & Pakistani Cuisine on October 17, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. No formal council action or deliberations will occur at the event. The notice of quorum was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and the city website as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony for 7Spice Indian & Pakistani Cuisine at 107 Elmhurst Ln., Fate, TX, 11:30 a.m., Oct 17 2025 (no formal council action)
• Notice of possible quorum filed and posted on City Hall bulletin board (1900 CD Boren Parkway) and on www.fatetx.gov

Fate Municipal Development District

This is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for 7Spice Indian & Pakistani Cuisine at 107 Elmhurst Ln.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider changing the zoning of two properties from agricultural to commercial use. These requests aim to allow for retail, medical office, and general commercial developments.

• Zoning request for 0.65 acres at W. Fate Main and Hwy 66 from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial for medical office or retail (Case # ZR-25-011)
• Zoning request for 15 acres at 6744 N State Highway 66 from Agricultural to General Commercial (Case # ZR-25-013)

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It approved a zoning change from Agricultural to Neighborhood Commercial for a 0.65‑acre site (Case ZR‑25‑011) with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved a zoning change from Agricultural to General Commercial for a 15‑acre site (Case ZR‑25‑013) unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change Agricultural→Neighborhood Commercial for 0.65‑acre parcels (Case ZR‑25‑011) (4‑1)
• Approved zoning change Agricultural→General Commercial for 15‑acre parcel (Case ZR‑25‑013) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board will vote to approve the minutes of its September 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting will include a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. Updates will be presented on the Sauce & Vine program and on economic development activities for the third quarter of 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Sauce & Vine program update
• Quarter 3‑2025 economic development update
• Call to order and confirmation of a quorum

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to adjourn the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned October 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council will consider three consent‑agenda items: a cost‑of‑living adjustment ordinance for the Texas Municipal Retirement System, an interlocal fire‑protection agreement with Rockwall County, and an ordinance establishing a Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. The meeting also includes presentations of two proclamations, an employee service award, and a quarterly economic‑development update, followed by a public comment period.

• Approve Ordinance No. 0-2025-044 establishing a Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
• Approve Resolution No. R-2025-081 for an interlocal agreement with Rockwall County for fire protection services
• Approve Ordinance No. 0-2025-043 for Texas Municipal Retirement System COLA updates
• Presentation of Municipal Courts Week 2025 proclamation
• Presentation of Texas Chamber of Commerce Week 2025 proclamation

The council voted to adopt Ordinance O-2025-043 updating Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits, to adopt Resolution R-2025-081 establishing an interlocal fire‑protection agreement with Rockwall County, and to adopt Ordinance O-2025-044 creating a Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. All three items were approved on the consent agenda with a unanimous vote of six ayes and no nays. The motion was carried unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance O-2025-043 (retirement benefits) – unanimous (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-081 (interlocal fire‑protection agreement with Rockwall County) – unanimous (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-044 (Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund) – unanimous (6 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The council announced that a quorum may be present at the City of Fate Staff Appreciation Lunch on Oct. 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. No formal council business or deliberations will occur at the event. The council does not control the content of any communications made during the lunch.

• Notice of possible quorum for staff appreciation lunch (Oct 9, 2025, 10:30 a.m.)

Fate Municipal Development District

The City Council, Fate Municipal Development District No. 1, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board are notified that they may be present at the National Night Out on October 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., held at Joe Burger Park, 1251 E. Greenbriar Road. No formal actions or deliberations will occur during the event, and the bodies do not control any communications made there. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board at 1900 CD Boren Parkway on September 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. and on the city website.

• Possible quorum attendance at National Night Out, Oct 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Joe Burger Park, 1251 E. Greenbriar Road
• No formal action or deliberations will be taken by any city bodies at the event
• Notice posted on city bulletin board at 1900 CD Boren Parkway on Sep 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
• Notice also posted on www.fatetx.gov

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment, along with other Fate city bodies, is being notified that a quorum may be present at the National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at Joe Burger Park, 1251 E. Greenbriar Road, Fate, Texas. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will occur during the event and the boards do not control any discussions. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on September 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. and on the city website.

• Possible quorum for National Night Out on Oct 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at Joe Burger Park, 1251 E. Greenbriar Road
• No formal action or deliberations will take place during the event
• Notice posted on City Hall bulletin board (1900 CD Boren Parkway) on Sep 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
• Notice also posted on the city website at www.fatetx.gov

City Council

The agenda consists of a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and related boards may be present at the National Night Out event on October 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at 1251 E. Greenbriar Road. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will occur during the event and the bodies do not control any discussions that may arise. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on September 30, 2025 and on the city website.

• Notice of possible quorum for National Night Out at 1251 E. Greenbriar Road, Fate, TX

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission and other local boards are notified that a quorum may be present at the National Night Out on October 7, 2025, at Joe Burger Park, 1251 E. Greenbriar Road. No formal actions or deliberations will occur during the event, and the bodies do not control any public business discussed. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board on September 30, 2025, and on the city website.

• Notice of possible quorum for National Night Out at 1251 E. Greenbriar Road

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may be present at National Night Out. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• National Night Out event at Joe Burger Park (1251 E. Greenbriar Road)

Parks & Recreation Board

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may be present at National Night Out. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• National Night Out event at Joe Burger Park (1251 E. Greenbriar Road)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to elect board officers and approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss updates regarding parks projects, the tree lighting, and a recap of Celebrate Fate.

• Election of Parks and Recreation Board officers
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Celebrate Fate recap
• Parks project update
• Tree lighting update

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board elected Michelle Dominique as Chairman and Barry Brafman as Vice‑Chairman, both unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Michelle Dominique elected Chairman (5-0)
• Barry Brafman elected Vice‑Chairman (4-2)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council will vote on routine consent agenda items, including minutes, a financial report, and policy resolutions on financial management, purchasing, investment, and joining a purchasing pool. It will also consider a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s request to change rates. A major item is the approval of a preliminary plat for 81.625 acres of land on the northwest corner of -30 and WE Crawford Drive to be subdivided into 24 lots. Public hearings will be held on two zoning change requests—one for a 2.734‑acre parcel at 3585 N Smith Rd to change from agricultural to residential estate, and another for 19.88 acres at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd to change from agricultural to residential suburban density 1.

• Approve preliminary plat for 81.625‑acre commercial development (24 lots) – Resolution R-2025-078
• Deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to change rates – Resolution R-2025-077
• Approve financial management, purchasing, and investment policy resolutions (R-2025-073‑075) and join Civic Marketplace purchasing pool – Resolution R-2025-076
• Public hearing on zoning change for 2.734‑acre parcel at 3585 N Smith Rd (Agriculture to Residential Estate) – Ordinance 0-2025-040
• Public hearing on zoning change for 19.88‑acre parcel at 1001 & 1005 Greenbriar Rd (Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 1) – Ordinance 0-2025-041

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. O‑2025‑040, changing the zoning of 3585 N. Smith Rd from Agricultural (A) to Residential Estate (RE). The motion passed with all six voting members in favor and no opposition. The council also approved several policy resolutions and a preliminary plat for 81.625 acres as part of the consent agenda. Additionally, the council denied Oncor Electric Delivery’s rate change request and nominated David Billings to the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board.

• Approved Ordinance No. O‑2025‑040 zoning change for 3585 N. Smith Rd (A → RE) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑073 Financial Management Policy (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑074 Purchasing Policy (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑075 Investment Policy (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑076 joining Civic Marketplace purchasing pool (as part of consent agenda)
• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery rate change request (Resolution No. R‑2025‑077) (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for 81.625 acres (Resolution No. R‑2025‑078) (as part of consent agenda)
• Nominated David Billings to RCAD Board (Resolution No. R‑2025‑079) (4‑2)

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a community event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Attendance at It’s Fate Creamery Five-Year Anniversary Event on September 27, 2025

Fate Municipal Development District

A quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at a Whataburger ribbon‑cutting ceremony on September 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at 4810 E. Interstate 30 in Fate, Texas. No formal council business or deliberations will occur, and the council does not control the event’s content.

• Whataburger ribbon‑cutting ceremony scheduled for 10:00 a.m., September 25, 2025
• Location: 4810 E. Interstate 30, Fate, TX 75189
• Possible quorum of City Council and Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend
• Notice of quorum filed on September 17, 2025, at City Hall and posted on www.fatetx.gov

City Council

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 are notifying the public that members may attend a Whataburger ribbon‑cutting on September 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. at 4810 E. Interstate 30. The notice states that no formal council action or deliberation will occur at the event and the council does not control any discussion that may arise.

• Possible quorum for Whataburger ribbon cutting on Sep 25, 2025 at 4810 E. Interstate 30
• Notice posted on bulletin board at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, on Sep 17, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will confirm a quorum, hear public comments, approve the minutes from the September 4 meeting, and discuss a variance request to allow an accessory workshop structure in the side yard of 302 Derrick Dr. The board may take action on the variance request after staff and applicant presentations.

• Call to order and confirm a quorum
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Variance request (Case No. VAR-25-003) for an accessory structure at 302 Derrick Dr, parcel ID 63854
• Adjournment

Fate Municipal Development District

A notice of possible quorum was filed indicating that members of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be in attendance at the It’s Fate Creamery Five-Year Anniversary event on September 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at 131 E. Fate Main Place, Ste. 104, Fate, Texas. No formal action or deliberations by the Council or the District are scheduled for this event.

• Possible quorum for It’s Fate Creamery Five-Year Anniversary event, Sep 27 2025, 12 p.m., 131 E. Fate Main Place, Ste. 104

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate City Council, Fate Municipal Development District No. 1, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will attend a community vigil on September 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will occur and the bodies do not control the content of any communications during the event.

• Community vigil scheduled for September 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway; no formal city business will be conducted.

City Council

This notice is a procedural announcement regarding a possible quorum of city officials attending a community vigil. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

Planning & Zoning

The City of Fate posted a notice of possible quorum for a community vigil on September 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will occur among the City Council, Development District, Planning & Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, or Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Any public business discussed at the event is incidental and not under the bodies' control.

• Notice of quorum for community vigil on Sep 21, 2025, 7 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

A community vigil is set for Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway in Fate. Members of the City Council, Municipal Development District, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may attend. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will occur and the bodies do not control the event's content.

• Community vigil on Sep 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway – no official business

Parks & Recreation Board

A quorum of the Fate City Council and related boards may attend a community vigil on September 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. No formal action, votes, or deliberations will occur during the event. The notice was posted on September 16, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. and later removed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Community vigil set for September 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway
• Notice of quorum filed and posted on September 16, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and other city bodies will attend a community vigil on September 21, 2025 at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will occur during the event. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board on September 16, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. and remained posted until removed per the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Community vigil on Sep 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway
• No formal action or deliberations by any board or commission
• Notice posted on city bulletin board on Sep 16, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may be present at the Celebrate Fate event. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The agenda consists solely of a notice that members of the City Council, development district, development corporation, planning and zoning commission, advisory committees, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment may be present at the Celebrate Fate event on September 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal action, deliberations, or policy discussions will occur during the event.

• Notice of possible quorum for Celebrate Fate event (no formal action or deliberations)

City Council

The City Council and related boards issued a notice that a quorum may be present at the Celebrate Fate event on September 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal action, deliberations, or policy discussions will occur during the event. The notice was posted on the bulletin board on September 3, 2025, at 10:10 a.m., and on the city website.

• Notice of possible quorum for Celebrate Fate event (Sept 20, 2025, 5 p.m.)
• No formal action or deliberations will take place at the event
• Notice posted on bulletin board on Sept 3, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.
• Notice posted on city website www.fatetx.gov

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

The Capital Impact Advisory Committee and related city bodies are notifying the public that a quorum may be present at the Celebrate Fate event on September 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. No formal actions, deliberations, or policy discussions will occur during the event, and the content of any communications is not controlled by the council or boards.

• Notice that a quorum of the City Council, Municipal Development District No. 1, Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission, Capital Impact Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may attend the Celebrate Fate event on Sep 20, 2025, 5 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway.
• Certificate that the notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on Sep 3, 2025 at 10:10 a.m. and on the city website.

Planning & Zoning

This document is a notice that members of several city boards and commissions may be present at the Celebrate Fate event. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and other city entities may have a quorum at the Celebrate Fate event on September 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at 1900 CD Boren Parkway. The notice states that no formal actions, deliberations, or policy discussions will be conducted by any board or commission during the event. The notice was posted on the city bulletin board on September 3, 2025, at 10:10 a.m. and on the city website.

• Quorum notice for Celebrate Fate event (Sept 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m., 1900 CD Boren Parkway) – no formal action

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 21 meeting, review a preliminary plat for 81.625 acres of future commercial development, and hold public hearings on two zoning change applications. One application seeks to rezone a 2.734‑acre parcel at 3585 N Smith Rd from Agricultural to Residential Estate for a single‑family home. The other seeks to rezone 19.88 acres at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd from Agricultural to Residential Suburban Density 1 to allow a 53‑lot single‑family subdivision.

• Approve minutes of the August 21, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (Case #2025.8.21).
• Discuss and potentially approve a preliminary plat for 81.625 acres at the northwest corner of 1‑30 and WE Crawford Drive (FM 551) (Case #PP-25.003).
• Zoning change request (ZR-25-010) to rezone 2.734 acres at 3585 N Smith Rd from Agricultural (A) to Residential Estate (RE) for one new single‑family home.
• Zoning change request (ZR-25-009) to rezone 19.88 acres at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd from Agricultural (A) to Residential Suburban Density 1 (R‑1) for a 53‑lot subdivision.
• Director of Planning and Development Services report/announcements.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the August 21 minutes and a preliminary plat for 81.625 acres at I‑30 and WE Crawford Drive. It unanimously approved a zoning change from Agricultural to Residential Estate for a 2.734‑acre property at 3585 N Smith Rd (Case ZR‑25‑010). It approved a zoning change from Agricultural to Residential Suburban Density 1 for 19.88 acres at 1001 & 1005 Greenbriar Rd (Case ZR‑25‑009) with a 3‑2 vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (including Aug 21 minutes) – unanimous
• Approved Preliminary Plat for 81.625 acres (Case PP‑25‑003) – unanimous
• Approved zoning change A to RE for 2.734‑acre property at 3585 N Smith Rd (Case ZR‑25‑010) – unanimous
• Approved zoning change A to R‑1 for 19.88‑acre site at 1001 & 1005 Greenbriar Rd (Case ZR‑25‑009) – 3‑2 vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council

The Fate City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget, setting the property tax rate, and approving ordinances for a school zone speed limit, a short-term rental registration program, and a 7% hotel occupancy tax.

• Adoption of FY26 budget and property tax rate
• Ordinance for school zone speed limit on Gettysburg Blvd
• Ordinance for short-term rental registration program
• Ordinance to levy 7% hotel occupancy tax
• South Ben Payne Road project discussion

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a school‑zone speed limit, a short‑term rental registration program, and a hotel occupancy tax. It adopted the FY2025‑26 budget and raised the property tax rate to $0.290869 per $100 of assessed value, a 2.33% increase. The council also ratified the budget‑related tax increases and approved two budget amendment ordinances. Finally, council members reached consensus to move forward with the South Ben Payne Road project concept.

• Approved consent agenda items (travel expenses, speed‑limit ordinance O‑2025‑032, short‑term rental ordinance O‑2025‑033, hotel occupancy tax ordinance O‑2025‑034) unanimously
• Adopted FY2025‑26 city budget (Ordinance O‑2025‑035) unanimously
• Increased property tax rate to $0.290869 per $100 assessed value (2.33% rise) (Ordinance O‑2025‑036) unanimously
• Ratified property tax increases reflected in the adopted budget (Ordinance O‑2025‑037) unanimously
• Approved budget amendment for General Fund and Capital Projects (Ordinance O‑2025‑038) unanimously
• Approved budget amendment for General, Utility, Capital Projects, and Capital Replacement Funds (Ordinance O‑2025‑039) unanimously
• Council reached consensus to move forward with the South Ben Payne Road project concept (no vote recorded)
• Declared all motions carried unanimously

City Council

The City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Greenhill Family Dental ribbon‑cutting on September 12, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at 112 E. Greenhill Lane, Suite 120. No formal council business, deliberations, or policy decisions will occur at the event. The notice was posted on July 16, 2025 at City Hall and on the city website.

• Possible quorum attendance at Greenhill Family Dental ribbon cutting (Sept 12, 2025, 11:30 a.m.)
• Event location: 112 E. Greenhill Lane, Suite 120, Fate, TX
• No formal council action or deliberations will take place
• Notice posted on July 16, 2025 at City Hall (1900 CD Boren Parkway) and on the city website

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may be present at the Greenhill Family Dental ribbon cutting on September 12, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. No formal action or deliberations will occur, and the council does not control any communications made during the event. Any discussion of public business at the event is incidental.

• Possible quorum attendance at Greenhill Family Dental ribbon cutting, 112 E. Greenhill Lane, Suite 120, Sep 12, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

City Council

The Fate City Council is notifying the public that a quorum may be present at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. No formal council business, deliberations, or policy decisions will occur at the event. The council does not control the content of any communications made during the ceremony.

• Possible quorum for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sep 11, 2025, 8:30 a.m., 1111 Yellow Jacket Ln., Rockwall, TX
• Notice posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 1900 CD Boren Parkway on Sep 5, 2025

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District Board will approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, elect a president, vice president, and secretary, receive an orientation on economic development projects, and consider angled parking on East Fate Main Place. Public comment is also scheduled, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 MDD meeting
• Elect MDD officers: president, vice president, and secretary
• Orientation on economic development and permissible MDD projects
• Discuss angled parking on East Fate Main Place

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. Members elected Todd Crabtree as President, Bob Chambers as Vice President, and Cheyenna Tellez as Secretary, each with unanimous support. The board discussed a proposal to convert downtown parking to angled spaces but took no action, opting to seek further input. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Todd Crabtree as President (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Chambers as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Cheyenna Tellez as Secretary (unanimous)
• No action taken on angled parking proposal (discussion only)

City Council

The Fate City Council will discuss a proposed budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026, consider zoning changes for a coffee shop and a car wash, and appoint a new associate judge for the municipal court.

• Approval of a $500,000 project for Rockwall Central Appraisal District
• Zoning change for a drive-thru coffee shop on W.E. Crawford
• Approval of a Type III site plan for a car wash at SH 66 and N. Ben Payne Rd
• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax rate
• Appointment of Tim Hartley as associate judge for Fate Municipal Court

The Fate City Council unanimously approved several routine items on the consent agenda, appointed Tim Hartley as Associate Judge, approved a zoning change for a coffee shop site, and adopted a Type III site plan for a new car wash. The council also voted to allocate $1,465,562 of general‑fund surpluses to utility loan payoff, road replacement, downtown improvements, Fate Station Park, and sidewalk projects. All motions passed with a vote of Mayor Greenberg and Council Members Chinn, Harper, Maneval, Hatley, and Huffman in favor and no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda items including August 4, 2025 minutes and three resolutions (unanimous)
• Appointed Tim Hartley as Associate Judge for a two‑year term, authorizing a contract (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O‑2025‑031 changing zoning from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial for 0.912‑acre parcel at 509 W E Crawford Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑072 Type III site plan for Beach Club Car Wash with hours 8 am‑9 pm (unanimous)
• Allocated $365,562 for utility fund loan payoff (unanimous)
• Allocated $1,000,000 for road replacement (unanimous)
• Allocated $75,000 for downtown improvements (unanimous)
• Allocated $400,000 for Fate Station Park and $80,000 for sidewalk projects (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a residential property in the Woodcreek Planned Development. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair and review board roles and standards.

• Public hearing for Case No. VAR-25-002: request to reduce side yard setback for an attached pergola at 823 Sitwell Avenue
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• City Attorney presentation on Zoning Board of Adjustment roles and standards
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 6, 2025

The board elected Logan Wallis as Chairman and Zachary Timko as Vice‑Chairman, each by unanimous vote. It approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied the variance request to reduce the side‑yard setback at 823 Sitwell Avenue, also unanimously.

• Elected Logan Wallis Chairman (5‑0 unanimous)
• Elected Zachary Timko Vice‑Chairman (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 unanimous)
• Denied variance request for 823 Sitwell Avenue (5‑0 unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council and Municipal Development District will attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Breezeway Dedication at 100 Block of E. Fate Main Place on August 29, 2025. No formal decisions or public business will be discussed or voted on during the event.

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District will attend a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event for the Breezeway Dedication at 100 Block of E. Fate Main Place. No formal decisions or discussions will occur during the event.

City Council

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the Fate City Council may be present at a groundbreaking event. The document states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Meals on Wheels Groundbreaking at 1780 Airport Rd., Rockwall, Texas

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

The Fate Capital Impact Advisory Committee will meet to confirm a quorum, hear public comments, and take action on electing officers and approving prior meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss an impact fees report on projects and funds.

• Elect officers: Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approve minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting
• Discuss impact fees report on projects and funds

The Capital Impact Advisory Committee unanimously elected Steve Dann as Chairman and Emma Jean Smith as Vice Chairman. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. After a presentation on the Impact Fees Report, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Steve Dann elected Chairman (unanimous vote: Dann, Smith, Ndegwa, Talkington)
• Emma Jean Smith elected Vice Chairman (unanimous vote: Dann, Smith, Ndegwa, Talkington)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote: Dann, Smith, Ndegwa, Talkington)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote: Dann, Smith, Ndegwa, Talkington)

Planning & Zoning

The Fate Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to decide on a zoning change for a drive-thru coffee shop and a site plan for a new car wash. The meeting also includes routine approval of past minutes and a public comment period.

• Zoning change request from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial for a 1.074-acre lot at W.E. Crawford and Black Oak for a drive-thru coffee shop (Case #ZR-25-008)
• Preliminary plat approval for a 7.56-acre tract subdivided into four lots at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (Case #PP-25-002)
• Type III site plan for a 0.950-acre car wash at Highway 67 and Ben Payne Road (Case #SP-25-008)
• Approval of minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda, which included the July 17 minutes and a preliminary plat for a 7.56‑acre subdivision. It then voted 5‑1 to change a 1.074‑acre parcel from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial to allow a drive‑thru coffee shop (Case ZR-25-008). The board also unanimously approved a Type III site plan for Beach Club Car Wash on a 0.950‑acre lot (Case SP-25-008). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (July 17 minutes and preliminary plat) unanimously
• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial for 1.074‑acre lot (Case ZR-25-008) 5‑1
• Approved Type III site plan for Beach Club Car Wash on 0.950‑acre lot (Case SP-25-008) unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Fate City Council and Municipal Development District No. 1 may be in attendance at a Whataburger ribbon cutting on August 20, 2025. No formal actions or deliberations will occur, and the event is not under their supervision. The notice was posted per the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Whataburger ribbon cutting at 4810 E. Interstate 30

City Council

The Fate City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2025 property tax rate and the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The council will also consider a specific use permit presentation, approve routine consent agenda items, and hear public comment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Public hearing on 2025 proposed property tax rate
• Discussion and action on fiscal year 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Approval of ordinance setting solid waste and refuse collection rates
• Approval of interlocal agreement for school resource officer with Rockwall ISD
• Specific use permit presentation

The council unanimously approved a $192,308 reduction to the FY 2025-2026 budget, including $184,000 from road maintenance and $8,308 from eliminating the utility loan payment, to achieve the Voter Approval Tax Rate of $0.291054. They also unanimously directed staff to revise regulations to expand businesses requiring Specific Use Permits based on building functionality. The consent agenda, including the solid waste rates and the school resource officer interlocal agreement, was approved unanimously. The council also approved amendments to the City Manager's contract.

• Approved $192,308 budget reduction to meet Voter Approval Tax Rate (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including solid waste rates and school resource officer agreement (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise SUP regulations for building functionality (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager contract amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council may have a quorum present at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Trinity Valley Oral Surgery and Dental Implants on August 13, 2025. No formal decisions, deliberations, or public business will be conducted by the council during the event.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The meeting also includes a presentation on a water and wastewater rate study and votes on several public improvement district service plans.

• Public hearing and discussion on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Water and Wastewater Rate Study presentation
• Ordinance No. 0-2025-025: Monterra Public Improvement District 2025 Annual Service Plan Update
• Ordinance No. 0-2025-026: Williamsburg East Public Improvement District 2025 Annual Service Plan Update
• Ordinance No. 0-2025-027 and 0-2025-028: Williamsburg Public Improvement District No. 1 and No. 2 2025 Annual Service Plan Updates

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda covering four public‑improvement‑district service‑plan updates. It also adopted budget adjustments: $20,000 for public engagement, $26,000 for a retiree COLA increase, and reallocated $69,000 from Focused Advocacy to the Parks Department. A motion to cut $7,000 for the SGR facilitator failed 3‑3, while a $96,000 overall budget reduction passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (four PID service‑plan ordinances) – unanimous
• Added $20,000 for public engagement – unanimous
• Added $26,000 for retiree COLA increase – unanimous
• Reallocated $69,000 from Focused Advocacy to Parks Department – unanimous
• Motion to cut $7,000 for SGR facilitator failed (3 ayes, 3 nays)
• Reduced overall budget by $96,000 – unanimous

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review board roles and introduce staff and members. The board will also discuss and consider action regarding current and upcoming park projects.

• Approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities of board members
• Discussion of current and upcoming park projects

The board voted to approve the minutes from the July 1, 2025 Parks and Recreation meeting. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one against. The board then moved to adjourn, which passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Fate Public Facility Corporation

The City Council and Fate Public Facility Corporation will meet to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and a potential 484-home development called Crenshaw Preserve. The body will also consider a specific use permit for a business on Northstar Rd and the allocation of child safety fee funds.

• Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Specific Use Permit for landscape contractors and supply business at 235 Northstar Rd
• Work session for Crenshaw Preserve: 484 single-family homes and 168 acres of open space
• Three public drainage easements for Gettysburg Blvd from Fate 163 Land LP
• Allocation of Child Safety Fee Funds to four non-profit organizations

The City Council unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit for a Landscape Contractors and Supply Business at 235 Northstar Rd. It also elected Mark Harper as President and Codi Chinn as Vice President of the Fate Public Facility Corporation. The Council adopted several consent‑agenda items, including three drainage easements on Gettysburg Blvd, a special warranty deed and a temporary construction easement on 421 N. King Road, and appointed five members to the Capital Impact Advisory Committee.

• Approved minutes of the Fate Public Facility Corporation meeting (Sept 19 2022) – unanimous
• Elected Mark Harper President and Codi Chinn Vice President of the Fate Public Facility Corporation – unanimous
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Landscape Contractors at 235 Northstar Rd – unanimous
• Appointed Steve Dann, Samu Hossain, Emma Jean Smith (2‑yr) and George Ndegwa, Gina Talkington (1‑yr) to CIAC – unanimous
• Approved three public drainage easements for Gettysburg Blvd – unanimous
• Approved special warranty deed dedication of right‑of‑way at 421 N. King Road – unanimous
• Approved temporary construction easement at 421 N. King Road – unanimous
• Approved travel expenses for Council Member Maneval attending TML orientation – unanimous

City Council

The City Council and Fate Public Facility Corporation will meet to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and a potential 696.5-acre development. The council will also consider a specific use permit for a business on Northstar Rd and the allocation of child safety fee funds.

• Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Specific Use Permit for landscape business at 235 Northstar Rd
• Work session for Crenshaw Preserve: 484 homes and 3 school sites on 696.5 acres
• Three public drainage easements for Gettysburg Blvd
• Right-of-way and construction easement for 421 N. King Road

The council allocated the Child Safety Fee funds, giving each of four organizations a 25% share for FY 2026. It also approved a specific use permit for a landscape business on Northstar Rd and appointed five members to the Capital Impact Advisory Committee. Additionally, the council adopted the consent agenda, which included drainage easements, a special warranty deed, and travel expense reimbursement. The Fate Public Facility Corporation elected Mark Harper as president and Codi Chinn as vice‑president.

• Allocated Child Safety Fee funds evenly (25% each) to Children’s Advocacy Center, Lone Star CASA, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas, and Women In Need (Ayes: Mayor Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nays: None)
• Approved Specific Use Permit (Ordinance No. O-2025-024) for Landscape Contractors and Supply Business at 235 Northstar Rd (Ayes: Mayor Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nays: None)
• Appointed Capital Impact Advisory Committee members: Steve Dann, Samu Hossain, Emma Jean Smith (two‑year terms) and George Ndegwa, Gina Talkington (one‑year terms) (Ayes: Mayor Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nays: None)
• Adopted consent agenda, including approval of minutes of July 7 2025 council meeting, travel expenses for Council Member Maneval, three drainage easements for Gettysburg Blvd, and a special warranty deed and temporary construction easement for 421 N. King Road (Ayes: Mayor Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nays: None)
• Elected Mark Harper as President of the Fate Public Facility Corporation (Ayes: Board Members Chinn, Harper, Greenberg, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nays: None)
• Elected Codi Chinn as Vice President of the Fate Public Facility Corporation (Ayes: Board Members Chinn, Harper, Greenberg, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nays: None)

City Council

The City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 will attend a ribbon cutting event at 5325 I-30 Frontage Rd. No formal action or deliberations will take place during the event.

• Staggs Car Wash ribbon cutting at 5325 I-30 Frontage Rd.

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for Staggs Car Wash at 5325 I-30 Frontage Rd.

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed annual operating and CIP budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Members will also discuss designating a chief appraiser to calculate tax rates and setting a maximum property tax rate for the 2025 tax year.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Operating and CIP Budget
• Ordinance No. O-2025-023 updating infrastructure design criteria and construction standards
• Resolution No. R-2025-052 to renew food truck interim use agreements at 107 Elmhurst
• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for North King Road at 297 and 750 N. King Road
• Resolution No. R-2025-058 regarding the allocation of child safety fee funds

City Council

This notice informs the public that a quorum of the Fate City Council may be present at an event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County Elected Officials Open House on July 19, 2025

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Specific Use Permit for a landscape contractors and supply business. The commission will also elect officers and conduct training on commission roles and responsibilities.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit (SUP-25-001) for a landscape business at 235 Northstar Rd
• Election of officers
• Training on Planning and Zoning Commission roles and responsibilities

The commission elected Kerry Wiemokly as Chairman, Autumn Lobinsky as Vice‑Chairman, and Brett Bushnell as Secretary. It approved the consent agenda minutes from the June 12 meeting and granted a specific use permit (Case # SUP‑25‑001) for a landscape contractors and supply business at 235 Northstar Rd. All motions passed unanimously or with only abstentions.

• Elected Kerry Wiemokly Chairman (5 votes, 1 abstain)
• Elected Autumn Lobinsky Vice‑Chairman (6 votes, unanimous)
• Elected Brett Bushnell Secretary (6 votes, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit SUP‑25‑001 for 235 Northstar Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 at a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting at 131 E. Fate Main Pl., Suite 105

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting at 131 E. Fate Main Pl., Suite 105

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors will review the Fate Station Park Master Plan and financial projections related to a potential bond. The board will also consider renewing agreements for food truck operators at the Fate Food Haul.

• Review of Fate Station Park Master Plan
• Discussion of financial projections with debt service from a potential bond
• Resolution R-2025-002 regarding interim use agreements for food truck operators at 107 Elmhurst (Fate Food Haul)
• Quarter 2-2025 Economic Development Update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Resolution No. R-2025-002, authorizing the Executive Director to enter into and renew interim use agreements with food‑truck operators at 107 Elmhurst through September 30, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MDD Resolution No. R-2025-002 to extend food‑truck interim use agreements at 107 Elmhurst through Sep 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning change and development agreement for the Sundale Heights single-family subdivision. The body will also consider regulations for short-term rentals, the establishment of a hotel occupancy tax, and several board appointments.

• Zoning change from Agriculture to Planned Development for a 98-lot subdivision at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd
• Proposed development agreement with Fate Greenbriar Road, LLC for Sundale Heights
• Resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed rate increase
• Grant applications for Fate Station Park (Texas Parks and Wildlife) and Fire Department staffing (FEMA SAFER program)
• Discussion on short-term rental registration and hotel occupancy tax

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the June 16 minutes, a resolution suspending Oncor’s proposed rate increase, a grant application for Fate Station Park, and several deed and easement agreements. The Council also unanimously adopted Resolution R‑2025‑046, appointing Brett Bushnell, Lorna Grove, Theresa Horton and Brandon Clayton to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Finally, Resolution R‑2025‑047 was approved, appointing Rick Maneval, Cynthia Ferris and Allen Robbins to the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) – includes minutes, Oncor rate suspension, grant application, deed and easement resolutions
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑046 appointing Brett Bushnell, Lorna Grove, Theresa Horton and Brandon Clayton to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑047 appointing Rick Maneval, Cynthia Ferris and Allen Robbins to Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a meet and greet with applicants for city boards and commissions.

• Meet and greet for Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board Of Directors applicants
• Meet and greet for Parks And Recreation Advisory Board applicants
• Meet and greet for Zoning Board Of Adjustment applicants

The July 7, 2025 special council meeting was called to order, confirmed a quorum, and provided a public comment period with no speakers. Council members met informally with applicants for the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were taken before adjournment.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates on the city's park projects list and the Celebrate Fate event. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 3, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of June 3, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on park projects list
• Update on Celebrate Fate

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting at 131 W. Fate Main Pl., Suite 103

Fate Municipal Development District

This is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for Beer Me at 131 W. Fate Main Pl., Suite 103

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop to discuss the recommended budget, capital planning, and emerging financial pressures. The session includes a review of a compensation study and funding for community organizations.

• Compensation study overview
• Nonprofit and community organization funding
• Use of Rockwall Co. child safety fee funds
• MDD sales tax bond for Fate Station Park/Fate Food Haul
• Future sales taxes for operation and maintenance

The council reached consensus to include a $10,000 funding request from the Rockwall County Historical Association in the draft budget. Other budget items such as road maintenance, police staffing, and a sales‑tax bond were discussed but not formally voted on. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Included $10,000 funding request for Rockwall County Historical Association in draft budget (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several land and infrastructure projects, including a pump station purchase and a new sports field. The body will also discuss downtown parking and a resolution to secure a unique ZIP code for the city.

• Purchase of 3.65 acres for Fate Pump Station No 3 at 235 N Ben Payne Road for $1,400,000
• Contract with Harper Smith & Associates for a Joe Burger Park sports field not to exceed $362,355
• Resolution No. R-2025-039 to support federal legislation (H.R. 3095) for a unique city ZIP code
• Approval of a sewer easement for Monterra Phase 2 in William A. Coose Survey
• Update to the Sex Offender 2000-Foot Residency Exclusion Map

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a 3.65‑acre tract for Fate Pump Station No 3 at a cost of $1,400,000. It also approved a $362,355 contract to build a sport field at Joe Burger Park, updated the city’s Sex Offender Residential Prohibition Map, and adopted a resolution supporting federal legislation for a unique ZIP code for Fate. Additionally, staff were directed to move forward with design work for a new downtown parking‑lot lease and to continue the existing legislative‑services contract while it is reviewed.

• Approved Resolution R-2025-036 to purchase 3.65‑acre land for Fate Pump Station No 3 for $1,400,000 (unanimous: Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-038 to engage Harper Smith & Associates for sport field at Joe Burger Park, up to $362,355 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-037 revising the Sex Offender Residential Prohibition Map (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-039 supporting H.R. 3095 for a unique ZIP code for Fate (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue design for a new downtown parking‑lot lease (consensus, no formal vote recorded)
• Decided to continue the contract with Focused Advocacy, LLC for legislative services pending review (consensus)
• Approved minutes of May 19 2025 and June 2 2025 council meetings (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved the May 2025 financial report (consent agenda, unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zoning change to allow a single-family residential development. The body will also review a final plat for a proposed car wash.

• Zoning change from Agriculture to Planned Development for a 98-lot subdivision at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd (19.88 acres)
• Final plat approval for a 0.950-acre car wash by Beach Club Car Wash near State Highway 66 and N. Ben Payne Rd

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included a final plat for Beach Club Car Wash and the minutes from the May 15 meeting. The commission also approved a zoning change from Agriculture to Planned Development for a 98‑lot single‑family subdivision at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (including final plat for Beach Club Car Wash) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (4-0)
• Approved zoning case ZR-25-007, changing 19.88 acres to Planned Development for 98‑lot subdivision (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors will meet to provide staff direction on a new downtown parking lot. The board will also discuss the design of Fate Station Park.

• Staff direction regarding a new downtown parking lot
• Fate Station Park design

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The board reached a consensus to pursue a lease of land behind Fate Grocery for a new downtown parking lot, with the lease estimated at $22,600. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approve minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Pursue lease of land behind Fate Grocery for downtown parking lot (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to review updates on Robert Smith Family Park and the Celebrate Fate event. The board will also consider potential grant opportunities and approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Robert Smith Family Park update
• Potential grant opportunities
• Celebrate Fate update
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend support for potential grant opportunities. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended support for potential grant opportunities (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

This notice is for a City Council group photo. The document states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

City Council

The City Council will vote on three zoning changes from agricultural to residential or commercial use. The body will also consider the purchase of property for a fire station and various easements for North King Drive.

• Purchase of 2.498 acres at 194 Tony Lane for $300,000 for the North Fire Station
• Zoning change for 11.6 acres at Greenbriar Rd and Fate Village Dr from Agriculture to General Commercial
• Zoning change for 1.87 acres at 905 Greenbriar Rd from Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 1
• Zoning change for 1.25 acres at 132 North Star Rd from Agriculture to Residential Estate
• Approval of right-of-way, construction, and drainage easements for North King Drive

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the May 12 minutes, the April financial report, and several deed resolutions, with a unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved Ordinance No. O-2025-019 changing 1.87 acres from agricultural to Residential Suburban Density 2. It unanimously approved Ordinance No. O-2025-020 changing 1.25 acres from agricultural to Residential Estate. It unanimously approved Ordinance No. O-2025-021 changing 11.6 acres from agricultural to General Commercial.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial report, deed resolutions) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-019 (zoning change for 1.87 acres) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-020 (zoning change for 1.25 acres) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-021 (zoning change for 11.6 acres) – unanimous

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for Its Grub 30 at 107 W. Elmhurst Dr. on May 30, 2025

City Council

This notice announces a possible quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 at a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Its Grub 30 ribbon cutting at 107 W. Elmhurst Dr.

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council may attend a ribbon cutting event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for The Hub at Fate Station at 110 Greenhill Lane

City Council

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council may be present at the Carry the Load event in Rockwall. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

City Council

The City Council may be present at a TxDOT in-person public hearing regarding FM 551 from SH 276 to SH 66. The document states that no formal action or deliberations by the City Council will take place.

• TxDOT public hearing regarding FM 551 from SH 276 to SH 66

City Council

The Fate City Council will consider a 20% residential homestead exemption from property taxes (not less than $5,000), a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for a downtown conceptual master plan, a potential ordinance banning distribution of bagged flyers, and police station configuration. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a sixth amendment to an economic incentive agreement with J&K Land Development at 201 Greenhill Lane. The council will also discuss the purchase of a north fire station property in executive session.

• 20% homestead exemption from property tax, not less than $5,000
• Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Fate Downtown Conceptual Master Plan
• Discussion of ordinance banning distribution of bagged flyers
• Police station configuration discussion
• Sixth Amendment to Performance and Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement with J&K Land Development, LLC at 201 Greenhill Lane

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the May 5 minutes and a land‑development amendment, by unanimous vote. It denied Ordinance No. O‑2025‑018 that would have created a 20% homestead tax exemption, with a 6‑1 vote. The council also approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑029 for a professional engineering services agreement with Kimley‑Horn, unanimously. No formal action was taken on the flyer‑distribution ordinance draft or the police‑station design, which were sent to executive session for further study.

• Approved consent agenda items (May 5 minutes and J&K Land Development amendment) – unanimous (Mayor Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman)
• Denied Ordinance No. O‑2025‑018 (20% homestead tax exemption) – 6‑1 (Ayes: Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman; Nay: Kelley)
• Approved Resolution No. R‑2025‑029 (engineering services agreement with Kimley‑Horn) – unanimous (Mayor Greenberg, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Maneval, Hatley, Huffman)
• Agreed to draft a future ordinance banning bagged flyer distribution – no vote recorded
• Discussed police‑station design options (one‑story vs two‑story); no action taken, matter sent to executive session

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on several zoning change requests and a Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) amendment. The largest proposal involves rezoning 11.88 acres at 2127 S FM 551 from Agricultural to Residential Urban Density 3 to allow 32 single-family homes and 56 townhomes, which also requires amending the FLUP from 'Rural Reserve' to 'Suburban Neighborhood'. Other items include a rezoning for retail development on Greenbriar Rd and Fate Village Dr, and two smaller residential rezonings at 905 Greenbriar Rd and 132 North Star Rd.

• FLUP amendment and zoning change for 88-unit development at 2127 S FM 551 (32 single-family homes, 56 townhomes)
• Zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial on 11.6 acres at Greenbriar Rd and Fate Village Dr for retail development
• Zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 1 for a 1.87-acre subdivision at 905 Greenbriar Rd
• Zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for a 1.25-acre single-family home at 132 North Star Rd
• Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and three zoning change requests (ZR‑25‑003, ZR‑25‑004, ZR‑25‑005). It voted 2‑3 to reject the Future Land Use Plan amendment (FLUP‑25‑001). It then unanimously denied the zoning change to Residential Urban Density 3 for the 11.88‑acre site (ZR‑25‑006). All votes were recorded as unanimous except the FLUP amendment.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved zoning change ZR‑25‑003 (5‑0)
• Approved zoning change ZR‑25‑004 (5‑0)
• Approved zoning change ZR‑25‑005 (5‑0)
• Denied FLUP amendment FLUP‑25‑001 (2‑3)
• Denied zoning change ZR‑25‑006 (5‑0)

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 board will consider approving its proposed FY2026 budget. They will also discuss and potentially approve a sixth amendment to an economic incentive agreement with J&K Land Development for property at 201 Greenhill Lane, and a resolution to contract Kimley-Horn for a downtown conceptual master plan. The meeting will begin with public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of minutes from April 8 and April 14, 2025 meetings
• Consideration of Sixth Amendment to Performance and Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement with J&K Land Development, LLC for property at 201 Greenhill Lane
• Resolution R-2025-001 authorizing professional engineering services agreement with Kimley-Horn for Fate Downtown Conceptual Master Plan
• Approval of proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Fate Municipal Development District No. 1

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 14 meetings, the sixth amendment to the J&K Land Development incentive agreement, and MOD Resolution R-2025-001 for a professional engineering services contract. It also unanimously approved the proposed FY 2026 MOD budget and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved sixth amendment to J&K Land Development incentive agreement, changing deadline to July 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved MOD Resolution R-2025-001 for engineering services with Kimley‑Horn; Timko abstained, others unanimous
• Approved FY 2026 MOD budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to certify the results of the May 3, 2025, Joint General and Special Election. The body will also administer oaths of office to the declared elected candidates.

• Canvassing of May 3, 2025 election returns (Ordinance No. O-2025-016)
• Administration of Oath of Office to Mayor Andrew Greenberg
• Administration of Oath of Office to Council Member Place 4 Rick Maneval
• Administration of Oath of Office to Council Member Place 6 Martha Huffman

The council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance No. O-2025-016, which canvasses the May 3, 2025 election returns. City Secretary administered the oath of office to Mayor Andrew Greenberg and Council Members Rick Maneval and Martha Huffman. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-2025-016 to canvass election returns (7-0)
• Administered oath of office to Mayor Andrew Greenberg and Council Members Rick Maneval and Martha Huffman
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Fate City Council will hold a special meeting and budget workshop on May 12, 2025. Action items include adopting Ordinance 0-2025-017 to enact charter amendments approved in the May 3 special election, electing a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for one-year terms, and appointing the mayor to the Rockwall County Emergency Service Corporation and a council member to the Municipal Development District No. 1 board. The budget workshop will cover strategic priorities, revenue and expense policies, and the capital improvement plan.

• Ordinance 0-2025-017 adopting voter-approved Home Rule Charter amendments
• Resolution R-2025-025 electing a Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term
• Resolution R-2025-026 electing a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term
• Resolution R-2025-027 appointing Mayor Andrew Greenberg to the Rockwall County Emergency Service Corporation
• Resolution R-2025-028 appointing a council member to the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 board to replace former Council Member Allen Robbins

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance O-2025-017 to put the May 3 charter amendments into effect. Scott Kelley was elected Mayor Pro Tem for one year with a 6‑1 vote. Mark Hatley was elected Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for one year unanimously. Mayor Andrew Greenberg was appointed to the Rockwall Emergency Service Corporation and Rick Maneval was appointed to the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board, both unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance O-2025-017 implementing charter amendments (unanimous 7‑0)
• Elected Scott Kelley as Mayor Pro Tem for one year (6‑1)
• Elected Mark Hatley as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for one year (unanimous 7‑0)
• Appointed Mayor Andrew Greenberg to the Rockwall Emergency Service Corporation (unanimous 7‑0)
• Appointed Rick Maneval to the Fate Municipal Development District No.1 Board (unanimous 7‑0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Fate Parks & Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from March and April meetings. They will receive updates on the community cleanup and the Fate Station design workshop from a joint work session with City Council and the Municipal Development District. Citizen comments will be heard. The agenda is primarily procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from March 4 regular meeting and April 14 joint meeting with City Council and Fate MDD No. 1
• Update on Community Cleanup
• Update on Fate Station Design Workshop from April 14 work session

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 and April 14, 2025 meetings with a 4‑1 vote. The board then moved to adjourn, and the motion carried unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 and April 14, 2025 meetings (4-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning change to allow a 102-lot single-family residential development. The body is also considering the purchase of land for a future water tower and the renaming of a road section.

• Zoning change of 19.88 acres from Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 2 at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd for a 102-lot subdivision
• Purchase of 5.95 acres at 956 Prince Lane for $425,000.00 for Elevated Water Tower No. 3
• Ordinance to rename the eastern leg of North Ben Payne Road to Monterra Way
• Interlocal Agreement with Royse City Independent School District for construction of Miss May Drive and King Rd
• Discussion regarding Homestead Exemptions

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a 5.95‑acre parcel for a future elevated water tower at 956 Prince Lane for $425,000. It denied two proposed ordinances: one to rezone 19.88 acres for a 102‑lot subdivision and another to rename the eastern leg of North Ben Payne Road, directing staff to propose a different name. The interlocal agreement with Royse City Independent School District for road construction was also approved. A motion to adopt a 20% general homestead exemption and remove the $50,000 senior exemption passed with a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved purchase of 5.95‑acre land for water tower ($425,000) (7‑0)
• Denied Ordinance O‑2025‑014 to rezone 19.88 acres for 102‑lot subdivision (7‑0)
• Denied Ordinance O‑2025‑015 to rename North Ben Payne Road; directed staff to propose new name (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R‑2025‑024 interlocal agreement with RCISD for Miss May Drive and King Rd construction (7‑0)
• Approved motion for 20% general homestead exemption and removal of $50,000 senior exemption (5‑2)

City Council

This is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council may attend a New Engine Push-In Ceremony on May 3, 2025, at 128 E. Fate Main Pl. No formal action or deliberations will take place; any public business discussed is incidental.

City Council

The City Council of Fate and the Royse City Independent School District Board of Trustees are meeting for a joint session. The meeting consists of reports and updates from both the school district and the city.

• District Report presented by Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson
• City Report and Development Update presented by City Manager Michael Kovacs

The Fate City Council and Royse City Independent School District Board met on April 28, 2025 at the RCISD Event Center. The agenda included a district report presented by Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson and a city development update presented by City Manager Michael Kovacs. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 2 on three lots totaling 19.88 acres at 1001 and 1005 Greenbriar Rd. The proposal would allow a 102-lot single-family subdivision with 2.63 acres of open space. The meeting also includes a presentation on project development updates and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Zoning change request (Case # ZR-25-002) from Agriculture (A) to Residential Suburban Density 2 (R-2) for a 102-lot single-family subdivision on 19.88 acres at Greenbriar Rd
• Public hearing on the zoning change
• Presentation by Director of Planning and Development on project development updates
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting
• Opportunity for public comment on non-hearing items

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting, with a unanimous vote. The commission also approved zoning case ZR-25-002, changing three parcels from Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 2 for a 102‑lot single‑family development, by a 4‑2 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes from Feb 20 2025) – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved zoning change ZR-25-002 (Agriculture to Residential Suburban Density 2) – vote 4‑2
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council and Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 will discuss incentive agreements and a development agreement amendment for Project Cactus and Lafayette Crossing. The meeting also includes a design workshop for Fate Station Park and a contract for architectural services.

• Economic incentive agreements for Project Cactus
• First Amendment to the Development Agreement for Lafayette Crossing
• Design workshop for Fate Station Park
• Contract with Randall Scott Architects, Inc. for 2024 DPS Bond Building Projects
• Fire lane and mutual access easement for Panda Express

The City Council approved the First Amendment to the Lafayette Crossing Development Agreement for Project Cactus. The Fate Municipal Development District Board approved an Agreement for Economic Incentives for the same project. The City Council also approved the Agreement for Economic Incentives, with the recorded vote showing Mayor Billings and Council Members voting aye and no nays recorded.

• Approved First Amendment to Lafayette Crossing Development Agreement (Ayes: Mayor Billings, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, Megyesi; Nays: none)
• MDD Board approved Agreement for Economic Incentives (Ayes: President Crabtree, Ferris, Timko, Chambers, Tellez, Robbins, Penney; Nays: none)
• City Council approved Agreement for Economic Incentives (Ayes: Mayor Billings and Council Members; Nays: none recorded)

Fate Municipal Development District

The joint meeting will enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for "Project Cactus." Afterwards, the council and MDD board will consider action on a development agreement amendment for Lafayette Crossing and economic incentive agreements for Project Cactus. The council also has a consent agenda including a fire lane easement for Panda Express and a contract for architectural services for DPS bond building projects. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a workshop on Fate Station Park design.

• First Amendment to Development Agreement for Lafayette Crossing (D-F Fund entities)
• Agreement for Economic Incentives between City of Fate and D-F Fund entities for Project Cactus
• Agreement for Economic Incentives between Fate MDD No. 1 and D-F Fund entities for Project Cactus
• Resolution accepting fire lane and mutual access easement for Panda Express (CFT NV DEVELOPMENTS, LLC)
• Contract with Randall Scott Architects for architectural services for 2024 DPS bond building projects

The City Council approved the First Amendment to the Lafayette Crossing Development Agreement for Project Cactus. The Fate Municipal Development District board approved an Agreement for Economic Incentives for the same project. The City Council also approved the Agreement for Economic Incentives. All motions were carried, but the final council vote tally is not fully recorded in the minutes.

• Approved First Amendment to Lafayette Crossing Development Agreement (unanimous, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• MDD Board approved Agreement for Economic Incentives (unanimous, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• City Council approved Agreement for Economic Incentives (approval recorded; vote tally incomplete)

Parks & Recreation Board

The City Council, MDD Board, and Parks & Recreation Board are holding a joint meeting. Action items include considering a first amendment to the development agreement for Lafayette Crossing and economic incentive agreements (Chapter 380) for Project Cactus. The Parks Board will also hold a workshop on the Fate Station Park design. The Council's consent agenda includes a fire lane easement for Panda Express and a contract for architectural services for 2024 DPS bond projects.

• First Amendment to Development Agreement for Lafayette Crossing (D-F FUND 18, LTD., et al., and City of Fate)
• Economic Incentive Agreement (Chapter 380) for Project Cactus between MDD No. 1 and developers
• Economic Incentive Agreement (Chapter 380) for Project Cactus between City and developers
• Resolution accepting a Fire Lane and Mutual Access Easement for Panda Express (southwest of I-30 frontage)
• Contract with Randall Scott Architects, Inc., for architectural services for the 2024 DPS Bond Building Projects

The City Council unanimously approved a First Amendment to the Lafayette Crossing Development Agreement and an Agreement for Economic Incentives for Project Cactus. The Fate Municipal Development District Board also unanimously approved the same Agreement for Economic Incentives. A proclamation was adopted declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month. A public comment requested postponing Project Cactus action until after the May election, but no motion was taken.

• Approved First Amendment to Lafayette Crossing Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement for Economic Incentives for Project Cactus by City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement for Economic Incentives for Project Cactus by MDD Board (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 2025 Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month
• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss Project Cactus

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January and March, receive a quarterly economic development update, and then enter closed session to negotiate incentives for a business prospect code-named Project Cactus. Public comment will be heard at the start of the meeting, and the board may take action on the closed-session discussion after reconvening.

• Approval of minutes from January 14 and March 11 board meetings
• Quarter 1-2025 economic development update
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 to discuss commercial/financial information on Project Cactus and possible incentives
• Possible action after closed session on economic development negotiations

The board approved the minutes from the January 14 and March 11, 2025 meetings with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on the Project Cactus discussion held in executive session. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 14 and Mar. 11, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• No action taken on Project Cactus discussion (executive session)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council will discuss and consider implementing a general homestead exemption that could reduce property taxes for homeowners. They will also discuss support for an Emergency Services District in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Other business includes approving a contract for architectural services for the 2024 DPS bond building projects and adopting the 2025 Strategic Plan. The council will also enter executive session to discuss economic development incentives (Project Cactus) and the potential purchase of Blackland Water Supply Corporation property.

• Discuss and consider action on a general homestead exemption for residents
• Discuss support for an Emergency Services District in Collin County ETJ
• Approve contract with Randall Scott Architects, Inc. for DPS bond building projects
• Adopt the City of Fate 2025 Strategic Plan
• Receive Q1 2025 Economic Development Update

The council voted 7-0 to support the creation of an Emergency Services District covering the City of Fate's extraterritorial jurisdiction in Collin County. The consent agenda was approved unanimously after removing two items. The contract with Randall Scott Architects was postponed for one week, and the proposed 20% homestead exemption was postponed to May 5, 2025 with a 5-2 vote.

• Approved support for an Emergency Services District in Collin County (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous ayes, no nays)
• Postponed consideration of Resolution R-2025-017 (contract with Randall Scott Architects) for one week (7-0)
• Postponed discussion of a 20% homestead exemption to May 5, 2025 (5-2)
• No action taken on Fire Lane and Mutual Access Easement (item 5F withdrawn by applicant)

City Council

This special meeting is primarily a strategic planning workshop where the council will review past sessions, establish strategic priorities, and set goals. Additionally, the council will consider approving a resolution for an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG for additional scrap tire collection grant funding. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Cactus.

• Strategic Planning Workshop Session 1 review, priority setting, goal-setting, and next steps
• Consider approval of Resolution R-2025-016 for an interlocal agreement amendment with NCTCOG for scrap tire collection grant funding
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Cactus
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, form required)
• Consent agenda includes approval of March 13, 2025 council minutes and the interlocal agreement

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting and Resolution No. R-2025-016 amending an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG. Council members agreed to adopt the 2025 Strategic Pillars guiding public safety, fiscal resiliency, community sense, infrastructure, and economic growth. No action was taken on the Project Cactus item discussed in executive session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of March 13, 2025 and Resolution No. R-2025-016) – unanimous (Mayor Billings, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, Megyesi)
• Adopted 2025 Strategic Pillars – council agreed (Public Safety; Fiscal Resiliency & Accountability; Sense of Community; Sustainable Infrastructure & Services; Service Excellence & Economic Growth)
• No action taken on Project Cactus discussed in executive session
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (Mayor Billings, Chinn, Harper, Kelley, Robbins, Hatley, Megyesi)

Fate Municipal Development District

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District #1 may attend a ribbon cutting event. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place.

• Ribbon cutting for the Hub at Fate Station at 110 Greenhill Lane

City Council

This is a notice of possible quorum for Fate City Council and Fate Municipal Development District #1 members attending a Rockwall Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony for the Hub at Fate Station. No formal action or deliberations will occur; the event is purely ceremonial.

• Ribbon cutting for the Hub at Fate Station at 110 Greenhill Lane, Fate, TX
• Possible quorum of City Council and Municipal Development District #1 members
• No formal action or public business deliberations will take place

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding electioneering signage on city property. The body will also consider amendments to animal cruelty offenses and an interim use agreement for a food haul operator.

• Ordinance No. O-2025-011 regarding animal cruelty offenses
• Resolution No. R-2025-015 for an interim use agreement with Smoke Dawg Grub N Que, LLC
• Public hearing and Ordinance No. O0-2025-012 regarding electioneering signage on city property
• Executive session to consider purchase of Blackland Water Supply Corporation property on N. Ben Payne Rd
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations for Project Cactus

The Fate City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. O-2025-012, amending the Unified Development Ordinance to regulate electioneering signage on city property, with signs allowed 72 hours before early voting and removed 48 hours after the election. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, an animal cruelty ordinance amendment, and an interim use agreement for the Fate Food Haul with Smoke Dawg Grub N Que, LLC. No action was taken on executive session items.

• Approved Ordinance O-2025-012 amending signage rules for electioneering (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, animal cruelty ordinance, and Food Haul agreement (5-0)
• No action taken on executive session items

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board will consider and possibly vote on an interim use agreement for ITS Grub:30 as the new operator of the Fate Food Haul. The board will also review survey results from the Food Haul, discuss financial projections and fiscal year-end initiatives, and hold an executive session to discuss economic development incentives for a prospective business (Project Cactus).

• Consideration and possible action on Interim Use Agreement with ITS Grub:30 for Fate Food Haul operation
• Review of Fate Food Haul survey results
• Review of MDD financial projections and fiscal year-end initiatives
• Executive session to discuss economic development incentives for Project Cactus
• Tour and update on The Hub at Fate Station progress/marketing

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors unanimously approved an interim use agreement with It's Grub:30 as the new operator for the Fate Food Haul. The board also reviewed survey results, financial projections, and Fiscal Year 2026 initiatives, but took no action on those items. An executive session on Project Cactus resulted in no action.

• Approved interim use agreement for It's Grub:30 as new Fate Food Haul operator (unanimous)
• No action taken on items discussed in executive session (Project Cactus)

City Council

This is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council may attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fate Village Tavern. No formal action or deliberations will occur, and any discussion of public business is incidental.

• Ribbon cutting for Fate Village Tavern at 4970 I-30, Suite 130, Fate, TX

Parks & Recreation Board

The Fate Parks & Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from February and receive updates on the Fate Station Park redesign and a community clean-up event. The agenda also includes citizen comments.

• Update on Fate Station Park redesign
• Update on community clean-up
• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments period

The Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting. The board also received presentations on the Fate Station Park redesign and the community cleanup, with no formal action taken on either item. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.
• Received an update on the Fate Station Park redesign.
• Received an update on the community cleanup.
• Adjourned the meeting.

City Council

The Fate City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use applications: a rezoning from agriculture to general commercial for a retail development near I-30, approval of a 155,400-square-foot self-storage facility site plan on Industrial Drive, and a rezoning from agriculture to residential estate for large-lot single-family development at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive. The council also considers consent items including the purchase of a fire apparatus aerial ladder for up to $2,300,000 and adoption of an updated wastewater system master plan.

• Zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial on 3.264 acres north of I-30 westbound service road, near FM 551, for retail development (Case ZR-24-013)
• Type III site plan approval for a three-story, 155,400-square-foot self-storage facility on Industrial Drive (Case SP-24-014)
• Zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate on 7.56 acres at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive for large-lot residential development (Case ZR-25-001)
• Purchase of a fire apparatus aerial ladder and equipment for an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 (Consent Item 5D)
• Adoption of an updated Wastewater System Master Plan (Consent Item 5C)

The Fate City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a $2.3 million aerial ladder fire apparatus purchase, an updated wastewater master plan, and acceptance of the annual financial report. The council also approved two zoning changes (Agriculture to General Commercial and Agriculture to Residential Estate) and a Type III site plan for a 155,400-square-foot self-storage facility. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including $2.3M fire apparatus purchase (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial on 3.264 acres near I-30 and FM 551 (7-0)
• Approved Type III site plan for 155,400 sq ft self-storage facility on Industrial Drive (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate on 7.56 acres at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-013 acknowledging receipt of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-011 adopting updated Wastewater System Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-010 accepting easement for Shops at Woodcreek (7-0)
• Approved Council travel expenses for Rockwall County Days 2025 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a workshop focused on strategic planning. The session includes a report on the current strategic plan and a discussion of group priorities and policy-making.

• Review of current strategic plan report
• Discussion on good governance and effective policy-making
• Review of strategic plan pillars

The Fate City Council met for a strategic planning workshop, hearing presentations on governance and reviewing current strategic priorities. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; it was a discussion and planning session. The next workshop is scheduled for March 24, 2025.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee will meet to discuss impact fees and three development applications. These include a zoning change for retail use, a site plan for a self-storage facility, and a rezoning for large-lot residential development.

• Zoning request from Agriculture to General Commercial for retail development on a 3.264-acre lot near I-30 and FM 551 (Case # ZR-24-013)
• Type III Site Plan for a 155,400-square-foot, three-story self-storage facility on Industrial Drive (Case #SP-24-014)
• Zoning request from Agriculture to Residential Estate for a 7.56-acre lot at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (Case # ZR-25-001)
• Discussion and action regarding an Impact Fees Report on projects and funds
• Two variance requests regarding parking and window/transparency standards for the proposed self-storage facility

The Fate Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee held a joint meeting on February 20, 2025. The P&Z Commission unanimously approved a zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial for a 3.264-acre lot near I-30 and FM 551 (Case ZR-24-013), a Type III site plan for a three-story self-storage facility with two variances (Case SP-24-014), and a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate on a 7.56-acre city-owned lot at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (Case ZR-25-001). The Capital Impact Advisory Committee approved its August 15, 2024 minutes and received an impact fees report. No public comments were made.

• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial for 3.264-acre lot near I-30 and FM 551 (ZR-24-013) (5-0)
• Approved Type III site plan for 155,400-sq-ft self-storage facility with parking and window variances (SP-24-014) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for 7.56-acre city-owned lot at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (ZR-25-001) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 joint meeting (Capital Impact Advisory Committee) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 19, 2024 P&Z minutes (5-0)

Capital Impact Advisory Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting. The Capital Impact Advisory Committee will discuss an impact fees report on projects and funds. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change to General Commercial for retail, a Type III site plan with variances for a self-storage facility, and a zoning change to Residential Estate for large-lot single-family development. No other major decisions are scheduled.

• Request to rezone 3.264 acres from Agriculture to General Commercial for retail development (Case ZR-24-013) near I-30 westbound service road and FM 551
• Type III site plan for a 155,400-square-foot, three-story self-storage facility on Industrial Drive, with requests for parking and window-transparency variances (Case SP-24-014)
• Request to rezone 7.56 acres from Agriculture to Residential Estate at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive, owned by the city, to allow large-lot single-family development and recoup acquisition costs (Case ZR-25-001)
• Discussion and possible action on the Capital Impact Advisory Committee's Impact Fees Report on projects and funds
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings (August 15, 2024 joint meeting and December 19, 2024 P&Z meeting)

The Fate Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Impact Advisory Committee held a joint meeting on February 20, 2025. The P&Z Commission unanimously approved a zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial for a 3.264-acre lot near I-30 and FM 551 (Case ZR-24-013), a Type III site plan for a 155,400-square-foot self-storage facility with two variances (Case SP-24-014), and a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for a 7.56-acre lot at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (Case ZR-25-001). The Capital Impact Advisory Committee approved its August 15, 2024 minutes and received an impact fees report. No public comments were made.

• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to General Commercial for retail development on 3.264 acres near I-30 and FM 551 (ZR-24-013) (5-0)
• Approved Type III site plan for 155,400-sq-ft self-storage facility with parking and window variances on Industrial Drive (SP-24-014) (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estate for 7.56 acres at Prince Lane and Miss May Drive (ZR-25-001) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 joint meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 19, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Fate City Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the DPS bond and project timeline. Consent agenda items include an interlocal agreement with Royse City ISD for training, the financial report for January 2025, an ordinance establishing a DPS General Obligation Bond Fund Series 2025, and travel expenses for Rockwall County Days. Action items include a resolution to nominate a candidate for the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The council will also enter executive session to discuss development agreements for four specific Rockwall CAD properties and annexation law.

• Presentation on DPS bond and project timeline
• Consider approval of interlocal agreement with Royse City ISD for cooperative training
• Consider approval of Ordinance O-2025-008 establishing DPS General Obligation Bond Fund Series 2025
• Consider resolution nominating candidate for Rockwall CAD Board vacancy
• Executive session to discuss development agreements for CAD properties (IDs 11195, 11227, 83532, 83531) and annexation law

The Fate City Council approved the consent agenda, which included an interlocal agreement with Royse City ISD for DPS training, the January 2025 financial report, an ordinance establishing a DPS bond fund, and travel expenses for Rockwall County Days. The council also approved a resolution nominating Council Member Lance Megyesi for a vacancy on the Rockwall Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, with Council Member Hatley voting against. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution R-2025-008 (Royse City ISD training agreement), Financial Report for January 2025, Ordinance O-2025-008 (DPS bond fund), and travel expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-009 nominating Lance Megyesi to RCAD Board (5-1, Hatley opposed)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fate Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Justin Wade to allow an accessory structure in the front yard of a residential property at 4732 S FM 548. The property is zoned Agriculture (A). The board will also vote on approving minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Variance request (VAR-25-001) to allow accessory structure in front yard at 4732 S FM 548, parcel 12860 (Wade Addition)
• Application cites Article IV, Subsection 4.3.6(1)(d) requiring accessory buildings in rear yard
• Property zoned Agriculture (A)
• Public hearing scheduled for the variance request
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2024 ZBA meeting

The Fate Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Justin Wade to allow a 24ft x 45ft accessory barn in the front yard of a residential property at 4732 S FM 548, despite staff recommending denial because hardships were self-imposed. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved variance for front-yard accessory structure at 4732 S FM 548 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 ZBA meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review updates on local beautification and park projects. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 7, 2025, meeting.

• Update on Robert Smith Family Park
• Update on Keep Fate Beautiful Committee
• Update on Community Clean Up
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board also received presentations on the Keep Fate Beautiful Committee, Robert Smith Family Park, and community clean-up updates, and administered the oath of office to board members for the Keep Fate Beautiful Committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to board members for Keep Fate Beautiful Committee
• Received update on Robert Smith Family Park (no action)
• Received update on community clean-up (no action)

City Council

This is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council may attend the Red Dirt Social ribbon cutting on February 3, 2025. No formal action or deliberations will take place; the meeting is purely ceremonial.

• Ribbon cutting event for Red Dirt Social at 112 Greenhill Lane, Unit 103, Fate, TX 75087

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance and sale of $20 million in bonds and order a joint general and special election for May 3, 2025. The meeting also includes the appointment of a board member to the Municipal Development District No. 1.

• Issuance and sale of 'City Of Fate, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025' in the amount of $20,000,000
• Ordering a joint general and special election for May 3, 2025, to elect Mayor and Council Members (Places 4 and 6) and consider Home Rule Charter amendments
• Appointment of a member to the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors
• Ordinance No. O-2025-007 to make non-substantive spelling and grammar revisions to the Home Rule Charter
• Acceptance of the Fate Department of Public Safety 2024 Racial Profiling Report

The Fate City Council unanimously approved the issuance of $20 million in General Obligation Bonds (Ordinance O-2025-005) to fund capital projects, with a 20-year repayment period and a low fixed interest rate of 3.7858% from Bank of America. The council also appointed Cynthia Ferris to the Municipal Development District No. 1 Board, ordered a joint general and special election for May 3, 2025, and approved non-substantive charter corrections. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $20M General Obligation Bond issuance (Ordinance O-2025-005) (unanimous)
• Appointed Cynthia Ferris to MDD No. 1 Board (Resolution R-2025-007) (unanimous)
• Ordered joint general and special election for May 3, 2025 (Ordinance O-2025-006) (unanimous)
• Approved non-substantive Home Rule Charter corrections (Ordinance O-2025-007) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 6, 2025 minutes and Racial Profiling Report (unanimous)

City Council

The Fate City Council is holding a special meeting solely to conduct a meet-and-greet with applicants for the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors. There are no other discussion or decision items on the agenda.

• Meet and greet with applicants for the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors

The Fate City Council held a special meeting on February 3, 2025, solely to meet and greet Cynthia Ferris, an applicant for the Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes on substantive matters occurred; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

This special meeting includes consent items such as the purchase of a pavilion ($203,877.72) and a basketball court ($170,735.44) for Robert Smith Family Park, as well as the purchase of 1.828 acres for the Miss May Road extension ($345,000). The main action items are a future land use plan amendment from 'Business and Innovation Center' to 'Suburban Neighborhood' and a zoning change to Planned Development – Stodghill 54 (PD-S54) for a 190-unit single-family subdivision on the east side of FM 3549 and Boyett Rd. The council will also consider updates to signage regulations, charter amendments, requiring utility service in the owner's name for residential property, and decreasing a bond from $20M to $19M. An executive session is scheduled to discuss development agreements and the purchase of Blackland Water Supply Corporation property.

• Future Land Use Plan amendment (FLUP-24-001) from 'Business and Innovation Center' to 'Suburban Neighborhood' for a 190-unit subdivision
• Zoning change (ZR-24-010) from Planned Development – Montarra Industrial Park (PD-MIP) to PD-Stodghill 54 for 54 acres of single-family homes
• Purchase of 1.828-acre tract at 4949 FM 552 for Miss May Road extension, $345,000
• Purchase of a pavilion ($203,877.72) and a basketball court ($170,735.44) for Robert Smith Family Park
• Ordinance O-2025-003 to amend Article VIII (Signage) of the Unified Development Ordinance

The Fate City Council denied a zoning change request (Case #ZR-24-010) that would have allowed a 190-unit single-family subdivision on approximately 54 acres east of FM 3549 and Boyett Rd. The related Future Land Use Plan amendment (Case #FLUP-24-001) also failed. The council approved the consent agenda, including land purchases for Miss May Road and park amenities, and approved several other items including a utility ordinance and charter commission recommendations.

• Denied rezoning Case #ZR-24-010 for 190-unit subdivision (5-2)
• Failed FLUP amendment Case #FLUP-24-001 for subdivision (3-4)
• Approved consent agenda incl. $345,000 land purchase for Miss May Road extension (7-0)
• Approved $203,877.72 pavilion purchase for Robert Smith Family Park (7-0)
• Approved $170,735.44 basketball court purchase for Robert Smith Family Park (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-002 establishing Monterra Capital PID Fund (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-004 requiring utility service in owner's name (6-1)
• Failed motion to reduce DPS bond from $20M to $19M (1-6)

Charter Commission

The Fate Charter Commission will meet to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the city charter. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period. The primary item is considering recommendations for changes to the charter, which could alter how the city is governed.

• Discuss and act on recommendations for changes to the City Charter
• Approval of minutes from the January 13, 2025 Charter Commission meeting
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker

The Fate Charter Commission approved several amendments to the City Charter, including changes to the charter commission composition, council vacancy procedures, and removal of the contingent appropriation section. The commission also selected Commissioner Katura Curry to present the proposed amendments to the City Council. All votes were unanimous except one on the charter commission composition, which passed 7-1.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Set minimum of five citizen members on charter review committee, allowing up to two non-voting elected officials (7-1)
• Approved redline version of Sec. 2.04 (Charter Commission) (unanimous)
• Approved redline version of Sec. 2.06 (Non-substantive Revisions) (unanimous)
• Removed Sec. 3.02(6) (Qualifications) (unanimous)
• Amended Sec. 3.05(13) to require adoption and maintenance of a Code of Ethics (unanimous)
• Approved Sec. 3.07(2)(D) with 25% absence threshold (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day appointment and special election timeline for council vacancies (unanimous)

Fate Municipal Development District

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board of Directors will meet to review economic development and specific projects. The board will discuss the current and future status of the Fate Food Hall and provide an update on The Hub at Fate Station.

• Update on The Hub at Fate Station
• Discussion of existing conditions at the Fate Food Hall
• Discussion of future Fate Food Hall
• General economic development update
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 board met on January 14, 2025, and approved the minutes from its December 10, 2024 meeting unanimously. The board received presentations on The Hub at Fate Station, existing and future conditions at the Fate Food Haul, and a general economic development update, but took no other formal action.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Fate Charter Commission will hold a meeting to discuss and act on Articles 1 through 7 of the city charter. They will also consider approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and discuss future meeting schedules. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Approve minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting
• Discuss and act on Article 1 of Charter
• Discuss and act on Article 2 of Charter
• Discuss and act on Articles 3-7 of Charter
• Discuss future meeting schedule for Charter Commission

The Fate Charter Commission reviewed multiple charter articles, approving several changes including removing Section 6.06 (Contingent Appropriation) and amending language on charter review, non-substantive revisions, resign-to-run, council expense reimbursement, and adding a code of ethics provision. The commission also tabled discussion on vacancy filling and attendance provisions for further research.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Changed Section 2.04 language to 'shall' (unanimous)
• Removed Section 2.06.1(C) on modern language revisions (8-1)
• Amended Section 3.02(6) to align with state resign-to-run law (unanimous)
• Amended Section 3.03 to allow council expense reimbursement without public meeting approval (unanimous)
• Tabled Section 3.07(3) vacancy language for next meeting (unanimous)
• Added provision for City Council to adopt Code of Ethics by ordinance (6-3)
• Removed Section 6.06 Contingent Appropriation in entirety (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Fate Charter Commission will meet to discuss and act on Articles 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the city charter. The commission will also consider initial ideas about charter provisions needing review and any recommended additional provisions. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of minutes from December 16, 2024.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with sign-up required
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024
• Discuss and act on Article 1 of the Charter
• Discuss and act on Articles 2, 3, and 4 of the Charter
• Discuss initial ideas about charter provisions needing review and additional provisions

Parks & Recreation Board

The Fate Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to hear citizen comments, approve minutes from December 2024, and receive updates on a tree lighting survey, Fate Station Park, and a community clean-up event. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• Update on tree lighting survey
• Update on Fate Station Park
• Update on community clean-up
• Citizen comments opportunity

The Fate Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from its December 3, 2024 meeting with a 6-1 vote. Board members also received updates on the tree lighting survey, Fate Station Park, and community clean-up, but took no action on these items. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (6-1)

City Council

The Fate City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on amending the Monterra Planned Development to reduce side yard fence setbacks from 10 to 5 feet. The Council will also consider a resolution authorizing condemnation to acquire a 1.828-acre tract for the Miss May Drive road project. Executive session will cover property acquisition, development agreements, and economic development negotiations for 'Project Cactus'.

• Public hearing on Monterra PD amendment (ZR-24-011) to reduce fence setback from 10 ft to 5 ft on lots abutting public right-of-way; associated ordinance O-2025-001 includes penalty up to $2,000/day.
• Consideration of Resolution R-2025-001 authorizing condemnation to acquire 1.828 acres at 4949 E. F.M. 552 for Miss May Drive right-of-way.
• Executive session to discuss property acquisition for Miss May Drive expansion/construction.
• Executive session to discuss Chapter 43 development agreements and annexation law for Rockwall CAD properties.
• Executive session to discuss economic development incentives for 'Project Cactus'.

The Fate City Council approved an ordinance amending the Monterra Residential Planned Development to reduce the required side yard fence setback from ten feet to five feet on lots abutting public rights-of-way. The council also authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire approximately 1.828 acres for the Miss May Road right-of-way. Both actions passed with recorded votes, with one abstention on the fence ordinance and two dissenting votes on the condemnation resolution.

• Approved Ordinance O-2025-001 amending Monterra PD fence setback from 10 ft to 5 ft (6-0, Megyesi abstained)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-001 authorizing eminent domain for 1.828-acre tract at 4949 E. F.M. 552 for Miss May Road (5-2, Chinn and Hatley opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Nov 18 and Dec 2, 2024 meetings and November 2024 financial report (unanimous)