HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCpkt2023-09-05 Work Session & Special SessionAGENDA
City Council Work Session
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 @ 5:30 PM
Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet in a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, on September 5,
2023, at the Anna Muncipal Complex - Council Chambers, 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the
following items.
1.Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
2.Closed Session (Exceptions).
Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551, the City Council may enter into Closed Session to
discuss any items listed or referenced on this Agenda under the following exceptions:
a.Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation and/or
on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code
§551.071). City Regulations.
b.Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072).
c.Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has
received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the City is
conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision
(1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087).
d.Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074).
The Council further reserves the right to enter into Executive Session at any time
throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open
Meetings Act.
3.Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular
meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council
meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda.
4.Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Carrie L. Land, City Secretary, posted this Agenda on the City’s website
(www.annatexas.gov ) and at a place readily accessible to the public at the Anna City Hall and
on the City Hall bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on 09/01/2023.
Carrie L. Land, City Secretary
AGENDA
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The City Council of the City of Anna will meet on September 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the
Anna Municipal Complex-Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the
following items.
Welcome to the City Council meeting. If you wish to speak on an Open Session agenda
item, please fill out the Opinion/Speaker Registration Form and turn it in to the City
Secretary before the meeting starts.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Neighbor Comments.
At this time, any person may address the City Council regarding an item on this
meeting Agenda that is not scheduled for public hearing. Also, at this time, any
person may address the City Council regarding an item that is not on this
meeting Agenda. Each person will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to speak.
No discussion or action may be taken at this meeting on items not listed on this
Agenda, other than to make statements of specific information in response to a
citizen’s inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry.
4. Items For Individual Consideration. a. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2024 Budget. (Budget Manager
Terri Doby) b. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2024 Tax Rate. (Budget
Manager Terri Doby)
5. Closed Session (Exceptions).
Under Tex. Gov't Code Chapter 551, the City Council may enter into Closed Session to
discuss any items listed or referenced on this Agenda under the following exceptions:
a. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation and/or
on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex. Gov’t Code
§551.071). City Regulations.
b. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072).
c. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has
received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the City is
conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision
(1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087).
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074).
The Council further reserves the right to enter into Executive Session at any time
throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open
Meetings Act.
6. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular
meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council
meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda.
7. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Carrie L. Land, City Secretary, posted this Agenda on the City’s website
(www.annatexas.gov) and at the Anna Municipal Complex bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m.
on September 1, 2023.
Carrie L. Land, City Secretary
Item No. 4.a.
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/5/2023
Staff Contact: Terri Doby
AGENDA ITEM:
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2024 Budget. (Budget Manager Terri
Doby)
SUMMARY:
The Annual Budget is one of the most important financial responsibilities of a local
government, and preparation of the budget typically takes 6 months to complete. The
Annual Budget is developed through an extensive process of reviewing requests
received from various City departments, then prioritizing those requests in a manner
that utilizes resources effectively, within fiscal constraints, while working to achieve the
City's strategic goals. The proposed budget was presented to the City Council on
August 8th and can be found on our website at www.annatexas.gov /912/Budget
The proposed budget is funded by a property tax rate of $0.510717, which is lower than
the current tax rate. When compared with other cities in our area, the City of Anna
continues to have one of the lowest per-capita property tax levies.
According to the most recent population estimates, the City of Anna’s population is
approximately 23,960. We anticipate a steady increase of 7 to 10 percent annual growth
over the next few years. As Anna continues to grow, the City remains committed to its
Strategic Success Statements. The FY2024 budget is designed to preserve and
enhance the quality of existing services and respond appropriately to our city’s
continuing growth and development.
The Council will vote to adopt the FY2024 budget on September 12, 2023.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Process to adopt the FY2023-2024 Budget
BACKGROUND:
Texas Local Government Code 102.006 requires that a public hearing on the proposed
budget be held the 15th day after the proposed budget is filed with the municipal clerk
but before the date of the tax levy.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing the strategic
outcome area: Excellent.
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 4.b.
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/5/2023
Staff Contact: Terri Doby
AGENDA ITEM:
Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2024 Tax Rate. (Budget Manager Terri
Doby)
SUMMARY:
At the Tuesday, August 8th meeting, the City Council set the date, time and location of
tonight’s public hearing on the FY2024 proposed tax rate as required by the Texas Tax
Code. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Anna Melissa Tribune on
August 17, 2023.
After properties are appraised by the Collin County Appraisal District, the Collin County
Tax Assessor-Collector calculates both the No-New-Revenue tax rate and the Voter-
Approval tax rate for the City of Anna as the designated officer to complete the tax rate
calculation forms created by the Texas Comptroller and to certify the calculations as
accurate.
No-New-Revenue tax rate: The No-New-Revenue tax rate is a calculated rate that would
provide the taxing unit with the same amount of maintenance and operations property
taxes on existing property as the previous year after taking into account changes in
appraised value. If property values rise, the No-New-Revenue tax rate will go down and
vice versa. The No-New Revenue tax rate for FY2024 is $0.464353 per $100.
Voter-Approval tax rate: The Voter-Approval tax rate provides the taxing unit with the
same amount of maintenance and operations property taxes on existing property as the
previous year plus a 3.5 percent increase for those operations, in addition to sufficient
funds to pay debts in the coming year. If a taxing unit adopts a tax rate higher than the
Voter-Approval tax rate, a tax rate approval election must be held on the November
uniform election date. The Voter-Approval tax rate for FY2024 is $0.507024 per
$100.
De minimis rate: The De minimis rate is the rate equal to the sum of the taxing unit’s
current debt rate, the no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate, and the rate
that when applied to a taxing unit’s current total value, will impose an amount of taxes
equal to $500,000. The de minimis rate is an option for small cities with a population of
30,000 or less. The De Minimis rate for FY2024 is $0.510717 per $100.
The proposed budget is supported by a tax rate of $0.510717. Under the Texas Property
Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, a city that adopts a rate exceeding the lower
of the No-New-Revenue tax rate or the Voter-Approval tax rate must hold one public
hearing. The following table is a comparison between the proposed tax rate, last year's
rate, the No-New-Revenue rate, the De Minimis rate and Voter-Approval tax rate.
Proposed FY2024 Tax Rate $0.510717 per $100
Preceding FY2023 Tax Rate $0.539750 per $100
No-New-Revenue Tax Rate $0.464353 per $100
Voter-Approval Tax Rate $0.507024 per $100
De Minimis Tax Rate $0.510717 per $100
The budget and tax rate are scheduled for adoption at the September 12th City Council
meeting. Since the proposed tax rate is higher than the No-New-Revenue rate, section
26.05 of the Texas Tax Code requires a minimum of 60% of the Council members to
vote in favor of that rate. That would require at least 5 Council members to vote in favor
of the proposed tax rate.
FY2023 FY2024 Change
Total tax rate (per
$100 of value)
$0.539750 $0.510717 (0.029033)
Average
homestead
taxable value
$273,417 $315,578 $42,161
Tax on average
homestead
$1,475.77 $1,611.71 $135.94
Total tax levy on
all properties
$12,959,888 $16,017,734 $3,057,846
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Process to adopt the Tax Year 2023 (FY2024) property tax rate.
BACKGROUND:
Texas Property Tax Code 26.04 requires that by August 7th or as soon thereafter as
practicable, the designated officer shall submit the tax rates to the governing body.
Texas Property Tax Code 26.05 requires that the governing body of a taxing unit may
not adopt a tax rate that exceeds the lower of the voter-approval rate or the no-new-
revenue rate until the governing body has held a public hearing on the proposed tax
rate.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
This item supports the City of Anna Strategic Plan, specifically advancing the strategic
outcome area: Excellent.
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 5.d.
City Council Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 9/5/2023
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074).
SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
BACKGROUND:
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS: