Royse City public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council authorized a contract for the Senior Center remodel and approved a preliminary plat for a new residential development. The council also advanced financing and assessment plans for the Liberty Crossing Public Improvement District.
- Approved Job Order Contract with Core Construction for Senior Center remodel not to exceed $550,000 (7-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat of Bearpen Creek Phase 1 for 194 townhome and 172 single-family lots (7-0)
- Approved Interlocal Automatic/Mutual Aid Agreement with Union Valley Fire Department (7-0)
- Adopted resolution for Liberty Crossing PID authorized improvements and set public hearing for Oct 10, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for Liberty Crossing PID revenue bonds (7-0)
- Approved July 2023 Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report (7-0)
- Approved minutes from August 8, 2023 Special and Regular meetings (7-0)
- Authorized Mayor to take action regarding personnel evaluations discussed in Executive Session (7-0)
City Council
City Council authorized a municipal jail services agreement with the City of Wylie to address a Municipal Court backlog. The council also approved a special use permit for a tattoo studio and designated a local rabies control authority.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Tattoo Parlor/Studio at 509 S. Elm Street (6-0)
- Authorized Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Wylie for Municipal Jail Services at $125 per night per prisoner (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution designating Jaclyn Whalley as Official Local Rabies Control Authority (6-0)
- Approved continuation of The Royse City Herald Banner as the City’s Official Newspaper (6-0)
- Approved minutes from July 24 and July 25, 2023 meetings (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Change Order to Core Construction (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to engage FORV/S for fiscal year 2023 audit (6-0)
- Directed City Attorney to take necessary actions regarding claims from Bahamas Laguna Azure, LLC and related entities (6-0)
City Council
City Council approved a proposed maximum tax rate of $0.5840 for public notice requirements, representing a 3.6% decrease from the current rate. The council also scheduled public hearings for the budget and tax rate.
- Approved proposed maximum Tax Rate for 2023 at $0.5840 (6-0)
- Set Tax Rate and Budget Public Hearings for September 12, 2023 at 7 pm (6-0)