HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-19 TC Agenda PacketThe Regular Meeting of the Town of Westlake Town Council will begin immediately following the conclusion
of the Town Council Work Session but not prior to the posted start time.
Mission Statement
Westlake is a unique community blending preservation of our natural environment and
viewscapes, while serving our residents and businesses with superior municipal and academic
services that are accessible, efficient, cost-effective, and transparent.
Westlake, Texas – “One-of-a-kind community; natural oasis – providing
an exceptional level of service.”
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Vision Statement
An oasis of natural beauty that maintains our open spaces in balance with distinctive
development, trails, and quality of life amenities amidst an ever expanding urban landscape.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
August 20, 2019
1500 Solana Boulevard
Building 7, Suite 7100
1st Floor, Council Chamber
Westlake, TX 76262
Meeting: 6:00 p.m.
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Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ACT ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
PROPOSED TAX RATE, TAKE A RECORD VOTE, SET PUBLIC HEARING AND
ADOPTION DATES.
3. ADJOURNMENT
ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS
551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 1500 Solana Blvd.,
Building 7, Suite 7100, Westlake, TX 76262, August 15, 2019, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise
the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist you.
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Westlake Town Council
TYPE OF ACTION
Regular Meeting - Action Item
Westlake Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
TOPIC: Discussion and Consideration to Act on Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Proposed
Tax Rate, Take a Record Vote, Set Public Hearing and Adoption Dates.
STAFF CONTACT: Amanda DeGan, Town Manager
Debbie Piper, Finance Director
Strategic Alignment
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Strategic Theme & Results Outcome
Objective
Mission: Westlake is a
unique community blending
preservation of our natural
environment and
viewscapes, while serving
our residents and businesess
with superior municipal and
academic services that are
accessible, efficient, cost-
effective, & transparent.
Fiscal Stewardship
Exemplary Service & Governance
- We set the standard by delivering
unparalleled municipal and
educational services at the lowest
cost.
Increase Financial
Capacity / Reserves
Strategic Initiative
Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives
Time Line - Start Date: August 20, 2019 Completion Date: August 20, 2019
Funding Amount: 0.00 Status - Not Funded Source - N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY)
The July certified tax roll has been received and the rates have been calculated based on the “Truth
in Taxation” criteria. The effective tax rate is $0.14483 per $100 valuation and the rollback tax
rate is $0.16018 per $100 valuation.
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When a proposed rate exceeds the rollback or the effective rate, whichever is lower, the Council
shall place a proposal to adopt the rate on the agenda of a future meeting as an action item and
hold two public hearings. The proposal shall specify the desired rate. A taxing unit cannot vote
to adopt a proposal to increase taxes by an unspecified amount.
Upon completion of this discussion, if the Council determines the proposed tax rate should be set
above the effective tax rate there are several requirements from the Local Government Code 102
and the Tax Code (listed below) that must occur.
(a) State law requires an entity that will propose a tax rate that exceeds the lower of the rollback
or effective tax rate must vote to place a proposal to adopt the rate on the agenda of a future
meeting as an action item. This must be a record vote. This proposal must specify the
desired rate.
(b) If the motion passes, Council must also determine and set the dates for two public hearings
to allow for public input regarding the proposed ad valorem rate. The second hearing may
not be held earlier than the third day after the date of the first hearing.
(c) The governing body of a municipality shall also hold a public hearing on the proposed
budget separate from the two public hearings mentioned above, prior to adopting the
proposed tax rate. Any person may attend and may participate in any of the hearings.
(d) The governing body shall set the final hearing for a date occurring after the 15th day after
the date the proposed budget is filed with the Town Secretary but before the date the
governing body makes its tax levy.
(e) The governing body shall provide for public notice of the date, time and location of the
hearing. This notice must include, in type of a size at least equal to the type used for other
items in the notice, and statement required to be included in the proposed budget under
Local Government Code Section 102.005(b).
RECOMMENDATION
Review and discussion of the proposed budget and ad valorem rate.
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
Town Council
Item # 3 – Adjournment
Regular Session