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Victor Valdivinos, the city\u0000ads environmental health director, told the council the environmental health services department \"is formally requesting additional funds to cover expenditures related to chemicals utilized in the mosquito control efforts.\" He said intermittent rains after a prolonged drought, together with a high water table, have produced standing water in low-lying areas that creates \"the perfect mosquito breeding environment.\" Valdivinos offered to answer questions from council.

Council members and staff discussed the chemicals' cost and shelf life and noted mosquito control work had required many staff hours. No council member raised objections to the request; a motion and second were made and the council voted to approve the amendment. The motion approved a budget amendment from excess reserves in the amount of $14,500 for the purchase of additional mosquito-control chemicals.

The council did not record a roll-call tally on the record as read in the transcript; the mayor announced \"Motion carries.\" The director and staff noted a preference not to stockpile chemicals beyond expected need because the product has a shelf life.

The council adjourned following the vote and offered community well-wishes for Labor Day weekend.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Padre Island - City Council Special Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a budget amendment to move $14,500 from excess reserves to purchase mosquito-control chemicals after staff described standing water and increased mosquito breeding conditions.","taxTitle","South Padre , Cameron County, Texas","taxId",57359,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6479348,"South Padre Island council approves 2025 tax-rate ordinance; vote 3-1",477,98000,575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5700616-94525435c6d3757015dde918cf4566a0&start=98&end=575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5700616-94525435c6d3757015dde918cf4566a0/thumbnail_98000.jpg","/articles/6479348/Texas/South-Padre-Island-council-approves-2025-tax-rate-ordinance-vote-3-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479348-90d5307f8be13f920108f4653720946c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770413729&Signature=i9SRWG3kl0l8ciGkBLraFa8EmWNWDoykxbFybw4LXonBZCz7C3AA1uNSexU5LFIQRHYQcRPrJT47SzL6ojM07NzEIyU-FCZuDTZm5AaRT3KflhsslCmY3ydF2ZBMpmOTuqrzCtp24FsjfYhYtG65k~n01cOAwfWpyFdIP7eI6URTUQt9a~tsJAfGD5l1eDGlZXsyLNEXXh9qd5fB1J8w~UwUZNaf0XiBMYO8dWurGfE7V-60uUqylUYUHapDMshQWTKbSRjNIBSoituhN~MB-O1ASvW7RQX2stTfGO0vwRcLWYmD0NbeWTdEiJaDy865GQBwyGtUEE77fon8NhmkkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council of South Padre Island approved Ordinance No. 25-077 on a 3-1 roll-call vote setting the ad valorem and personal property tax rate for tax year 2025 and fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2026.

Council members and staff said the rate funds recent purchases and planned public-safety and street projects. Council members stated the change is expected to generate about $1,300,000 in additional property-tax revenue and said the amount equates to roughly $30 per $100,000 of taxable value as presented at the meeting.

The ordinance text read into the record during the motion described the rate as 0.262759 and set assessed valuation at 100% of fair market value, provided for discounts for early payment and for penalties and interest \"in accordance with state law.\" The agenda packet that opened the public hearing listed a rate of 0.262159; council did not state a reason for the numeric difference during the meeting.

Council discussion centered on needs the revenue will cover. Councilmembers and staff cited a new ladder truck, ambulances and other public-safety vehicles, and street repairs and curb-and-gutter work. A council member noted that ladder trucks are expensive and replaced infrequently but are required to meet fire-rating standards for the city's high-rise buildings. Another member noted the council also took on debt this year to buy equipment, which increases the debt-service portion of the tax rate.

The ordinance was put to a roll-call vote. Councilmember Ken recorded a no vote; Councilmember Reese and two other council members voted yes, producing a 3-1 outcome. The ordinance language as read during the motion provides for conflict and severability clauses and an effective date; the council did not specify an effective date during the meeting.

Meeting presenters and members repeatedly described the rate increase as near 13 percent compared with the prior year, and noted that the city's tax rate has been lower than it was 10 years ago when it was 0.26 (26 cents) per $100, according to comments made at the meeting.

No public testimony was taken during the hearing; the council opened the public hearing then closed it because of the number of people present.

Votes at a glance
Ordinance No. 25-077: Establish ad valorem and personal property tax rate for tax year 2025; assessed valuation 100% of fair market value; discounts for early payment; penalties and interest per state law. Vote: 3 yes, 1 no. Additional revenue estimated at about $1,300,000.

What remains unaddressed from the meeting: council did not explain the discrepancy between the rate listed in the agenda packet (0.262159) and the rate read aloud during the motion (0.262759). The ordinance text read during the meeting is attached to the official minutes for the record.","The South Padre Island City Council approved an ordinance establishing the 2025 ad valorem and personal property tax rate, citing fire apparatus, ambulances and street work. Council recorded a 3-1 vote; one member opposed.","actionData","errors"]

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South Padre Island council approves $14,500 budget amendment for mosquito-control chemicals

South Padre Island council approves 2025 tax-rate ordinance; vote 3-1