Ovilla council discusses budget with proposed tax rate increase, considers plat waiver
The Ovilla City Council on June 29 discussed the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, which includes a proposed tax rate increase, and was scheduled to vote on a resolution to waive the plat requirement for minor repair permits. The meeting also included a closed session on development topics. The next day, the city held a Comprehensive Plan Town Hall.
Budget discussion includes proposed tax rate increase
Council members reviewed the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget along with a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed tax rate increase. No official vote was taken on the budget during this agenda-only meeting; formal adoption will occur at a future meeting. Residents were allowed up to three minutes of comment during the citizen comments portion.
Council scheduled to vote on plat waiver for minor repairs
An agenda item listed a vote on Resolution R062926-A, which would waive the plat requirement for minor repair permits. Because minutes have not yet been published, the outcome of that vote is not available at this time.
Closed session covered development topics
The council held an executive session to discuss the Ovilla Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, east side development, and a planned development at Westmoreland and Ovilla Road. No actions were reported from the closed session.
Comprehensive Plan Town Hall held June 30
City officials and various board members attended a town hall meeting on June 30 at Vertical Church, 3333 Ovilla Road, to discuss the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting was listed as a potential quorum notice, and no formal actions or votes were taken.
Coming up
- **Planning and Zoning Commission meeting – July 6, 2026**
The commission will discuss and possibly vote on recommending a minor replat for a 4.538-acre tract owned by Southern Star Land Company. If approved, the replat would create three lots as the Southern Star Addition. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
- **Ovilla Service League Dinner and Back to School Supply Drive – July 9, 2026**
City Council and various boards may attend this community event. It is not a formal government meeting, but potential discussions could occur.
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