Burkburnett Boards Tackle FY2027 Budget, Tax Rate Proposal; Rezoning and Cemetery Fees on Deck
Burkburnett officials spent late June focused on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with the Board of Commissioners scheduling a workshop that includes a proposed property tax rate increase. Minutes from the recent meetings have not yet been published, so only agenda items — not final decisions — can be reported.
Board of Commissioners: FY2027 Budget and Tax Rate
The Board of Commissioners held a special-called meeting June 22 for a budget workshop covering the FY2027 city budget and the Burkburnett Development Corporation budget. A taxpayer impact statement on the agenda shows a proposed tax rate increase from $0.640382 to $0.678251 per $100 valuation. For a median home valued at $199,039, taxes due would rise from $1,193 to $1,350.
The agenda also listed the no-new-revenue rate as $0.606198 per $100 valuation. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not confirmed whether any action was taken.
Burkburnett Development Corporation: $35,000 Payment and Budget
The Burkburnett Development Corporation Board scheduled discussion and potential action on FY2027 budget development for both the city and the corporation. One agenda item included a public hearing on a $35,000 expenditure to Stubblefield Companies, LLC, doing business as Ink & Beam Creations. The board also planned an executive session regarding real property and economic development incentives.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee: Boomtown Blowout Funding Request
The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board met June 24 with an agenda that included approval of minutes from its April 9, 2026 meeting and discussion of a hotel occupancy tax funding request for the Boomtown Blowout bike race. No minutes are available yet to confirm the outcome.
Planning & Zoning Commission: Three Rezoning Cases and Carport Rules
The Planning and Zoning Commission met June 29 to hold public hearings and consider action on three rezoning cases:
- Case 2026-07: Rezone 617 E 3rd St from Commercial Business to Residential-2.
- Case 2026-08: Rezone blocks on Quail Run, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Dove, Oriole, Pheasant, Eagle Ln, 1106 Kramer, Taylor Ln, 1000 Corbin Ln, and an adjacent tract from Single-Family Residential-6 to SF-10.
- Case 2026-09: Rezone 1422–1446 Amherst from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential-6.
The commission also planned to consider a zoning text amendment regarding carports. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming Up
- **Board of Commissioners — July 6 (today):** A budget workshop on FY2027 budget development, including a presentation on River Creek Golf Course. The board will set a public hearing date for the FY2027 budget and hold an executive session regarding the Burkburnett Development Corporation Executive Director. The agenda again lists the proposed tax rate of $0.678251 per $100 valuation against the no-new-revenue rate of $0.606198.
- **Cemetery Board — July 9:** Discussion of changes at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery, including a new burial association fee for all ground burials, increased plot costs for residents and non-residents, new eligibility criteria for non-resident plot purchases, and updates to cemetery rules and regulations.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Proposed tax rate increase highlights Burkburnett budget workshops as FY2027 planning begins
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