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\"We a small group of church of about 5 families...we come together to worship and teach children and the youth,\" Dapo Overloco said in his remarks, noting prior special-use approvals and that architects and engineers had struggled to complete required work.

Planning staff told the council the church submitted a certificate-of-occupancy application and permit documents, but city permit reviewers issued plan-review revisions and received no revisions back within the 90-day window required after a previous SUP. \"They did submit a certificate of occupancy application... there were revisions requested... they never received revisions at any point within that 90 day period,\" the planning staff said.

City Planning and Zoning Commission (CPZ) had recommended denial on July 8, 2025, primarily because of multiple, unpermitted improvements to the site and an apparent lack of effort to become fully compliant. Planning staff reiterated that CPZ felt nothing had substantially changed since the last request.

Councilmembers asked whether outstanding items created life-safety concerns and pressed staff for inspection reports and detail on required revisions. Planning staff emphasized that land-use approval would only allow the use at the location; a certificate of occupancy and completed permits are required before the church could legally occupy the building.

A motion to adopt the ordinance to grant the SUP was made (motion by Councilmember Dan Dan Smith; second by Councilmember Janet Court), but the transcript records extended discussion about tabling or tagging the item and does not show a final vote on the SUP. Councilmembers requested staff provide inspection and plan-review details for the record before further action.

Next steps: Planning and permits staff were asked to supply inspection and plan-review findings to the council so members can decide whether to approve, deny, or table the request at a subsequent meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Katy - City Council","oneSentenceSummary","Council debated a special-use permit Aug. 25 to allow an Apostolic church at 5038 East Fifth Street after planning staff and CPZ cited unpermitted improvements and missing plan-review revisions.","taxTitle","Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas","taxId",64475,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6788590,"Katy council sets 2025 tax rate, funds tourism grant and approves road, legal and tech contracts",0,2412070,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671831-5ae9b10a1ec5fd5148b52da63b69759a&start=2412&end=2412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671831-5ae9b10a1ec5fd5148b52da63b69759a/thumbnail_2412070.jpg","/articles/6788590/Katy/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Katy-council-sets-2025-tax-rate-funds-tourism-grant-and-approves-road-legal-and-tech-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6788590-71e5d68d656573a3cadbc5657795cb79/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159862&Signature=ey08VD2OkjcfOSZ6lIL63mDouSQXs2-QqYO4u7EtotggBCEVJEOh4TDlQwRMI9M1F2vAKdhmpfeSz-5RhbSJ6-xXgfTB35U1BEv6sv6golKNlJN4hFHqj09lFeHp7zI7~F~-6lugk5rcPf5sVxLreRvzWBgQzidbiu0wTKLOsVCOLqF8VrCrJLjteICEhMeeJbYvOyitRE6rqLFqyIYqhQjrbig~TFsF41goLG0Zhvy3w3o-dS4cDzYF9m-rpjtdoKFQJH6J7M1CwBuoOTI8wGmJeuf2H1F1McQZY8ZimpTJs-~6CI8QIrpA3qxcmdkLOxbtcNQgfKcLogScsMl9tA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Katy City Council voted Aug. 25 to keep the proposed 2025 tax rate at 0.425 — unchanged from 2024 — and approved a package of resolutions and contracts intended to support infrastructure, tourism promotion and city operations.

During an urgent item, Councilmember Kort moved to set the proposed 2025 tax rate at 0.425; Mayor Pro Tem Chris Harris seconded and the council carried the motion by voice vote, reported in the meeting as 5–0. The council scheduled a public hearing and formal adoption of the tax rate for Sept. 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Katy City Hall.

Council also approved a Convention and Tourism Bureau hotel-occupancy-tax grant application of $28,000 for the Katy Foundation Inc. to contract with Good Taste TV LLC to produce an episode highlighting local restaurants, retail and tourism. Mayor Pro Tem Harris moved the grant approval; Councilmember Gina Hicks seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.

On transportation, the council approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Katy Development Authority and Harris County to contribute up to $950,000 in metro funds toward the design of the Katy Fort Bend Road project. The item was listed as approved by KDA July 21 before council action.

The council approved two related legal items: designating Lineberger, Goguen, Blair & Sampson LLP as special counsel under section 2254.1036 of the Texas Government Code, and authorizing a contract with the same firm to assist in collecting unpaid fines, fees and court costs under article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Both motions carried by voice vote.

Council also approved a five-year contract (Oct. 31, 2025–Oct. 30, 2030) with Dictation Sales and Service, doing business as Equitur, to provide SmartScore Auto QA software for the police dispatch center. The motion was moved by Councilmember Court and seconded by Councilmember Dix; the council carried the motion.

Mayor Dusty Field and councilmembers said the votes were taken by voice; the transcript records outcomes as motions carried but does not include roll-call tallies for most items. No further hearings on the listed items were scheduled in the Aug. 25 meeting minutes recorded in the transcript.

The council adjourned at 7:16 p.m.","At its Aug. 25 meeting the Katy City Council approved maintaining the 2025 tax rate at 0.425, authorized up to $950,000 in metro funds for Katy Fort Bend Road design, approved a $28,000 tourism grant to produce a Good Taste TV episode, and adopted several legal and technology contracts by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Katy council debates special-use permit for church at 5038 East Fifth Street; no vote recorded

Katy council sets 2025 tax rate, funds tourism grant and approves road, legal and tech contracts