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Why it matters: The council used a closed‑session property deliberation before taking public action to authorize a lease, consistent with the statutory process for certain real‑estate negotiations.
The executive‑session agenda listed Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property) for 548 Santa Fe Drive. After returning to open session, Council Member Heidi Wilder moved to approve the city’s lease of the property and to authorize the city manager to execute the lease; Council Member Luke Williams seconded the motion and the council voted to approve the lease.
Discussion vs. decision: The matter was discussed in closed session under the listed property statute and a formal public action was taken in open session to approve the lease and delegate execution authority to the city manager.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 08/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After an executive session on property deliberations, the Weatherford City Council approved the city's lease of 548 Santa Fe Drive and authorized the city manager to execute the lease.","taxTitle","Weatherford, Weatherford, Texas","taxId",48837,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6007453,"Council adopts ordinance abandoning portion of alley at 207 E. Sixth St.",115,1737000,1852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821447-ae949de47e036dfd00f6ed5d943cf0a1&start=1737&end=1852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821447-ae949de47e036dfd00f6ed5d943cf0a1/thumbnail_1737000.jpg","/articles/6007453/Weatherford/Weatherford/Texas/Council-adopts-ordinance-abandoning-portion-of-alley-at-207-E-Sixth-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6007453-5ca448f4540b2d22d7b54c85618498df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771115129&Signature=HcVexjxVg~yXnyrJkt6jmciGXJNo8bd~w3w98SbEkT~l-aaD0e1iw8QlXaIpFDUmlx1XqtfL5i7x4-q547YvIVjOFciqWgU3uz1j2UrQTHNvku0Q3-9HqbNl07nxRhCQDfyO3ZdkgjXCKqYRtEWa9ecB-r-4JNgV6txMWC5YIg7eipN~wL8oDCiLfTS8bBcWqZJ~8wEUIExVqnUaB~4r4gxGaaXXL7FQG3POI0-RtzORKq46tvukn7Bl~7RJ48GAXVNVwOrfLmw2~0fTIxxWezHPYOJPdoCnkYl0mfzWQz-oSMd7we4vPyCoQwY2H~aRjzzu~V1MmEj~X8mADvIIHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑536 on Aug. 12 to close and abandon a portion of an alley adjacent to 207 East Sixth Street, enabling the owner to combine two parcels into one contiguous property and pursue a replat.
Why it matters: Alley abandonment will allow the property owner to consolidate parcels and replat the site; staff said similar abandonments in the block to the north have occurred and the action aligns with recent development patterns.
Planning staff presented the request and recommended approval. Chad Marbuck summarized the location as a stretch of alley between Sixth and Seventh streets in Block 5 of the Mutual Realty Company subdivision (Carter's Edition) and said the owners requested abandonment to consolidate two parcels they own.
The council opened a public hearing on the ordinance; no members of the public spoke and the hearing was closed. Council Member Matt Tiscus moved for approval; Council Member Luke Williams seconded and the ordinance passed.
Discussion vs. decision: Planning staff recommended approval (discussion); the council conducted a public hearing (public input opportunity) and took formal action adopting the ordinance (decision).","The Weatherford City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑536 to close and abandon a portion of an alley in Block 5 of the Mutual Realty Company subdivision to allow the owner to combine two parcels for replatting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6007458,"Council authorizes notice to issue $30 million certificates of obligation for roads, fire station and parks",697,1230000,1927000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821447-ae949de47e036dfd00f6ed5d943cf0a1&start=1230&end=1927","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821447-ae949de47e036dfd00f6ed5d943cf0a1/thumbnail_1230000.jpg","/articles/6007458/Weatherford/Weatherford/Texas/Council-authorizes-notice-to-issue-30-million-certificates-of-obligation-for-roads-fire-station-and-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6007458-56c1839b08290b47f2f22616ccb9a1e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771115129&Signature=oRNKk0twdn7dAXuLO3HYa0U~kErbkrvEcz0ie~VYmeawv6tV~doqgUOqztW2t0nq79uE2fjTueFWlCI2uEwW1izxb5JDw~TMZLRWbkgA4xSzvMqXy7DuC1~HCD2~r9r6mGR4F3YPbBaWFm7GWxcb4oBbvCFCowck5yn9Tc7uvIuP82yOrE9ew1qRVU-V6Q05ksz51yQ73NL3gAEhARBR7DWbjcxHLnZAQZpJD0NUKFNf68CrqSJhs6YYAqHuhGYBQzpbNhpX-21el~xS-rygWLCfPrGyqaSKx0pOYTVXAiQWbYJaWZXHT-BuBOFctdaErrJfiOrp7cqaLnetHSEi9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weatherford City Council on Aug. 12 authorized staff to publish notice of intent to issue up to $30 million in certificates of obligation, a first procedural step that allows the city to seek bond financing for several priority infrastructure projects.
Why it matters: The funding would finance multi‑year street improvements, a new fire station, park renovations and a facility to store public‑works equipment; the certificates would be secured by ad valorem tax revenues and are timed to fit available debt capacity from maturing obligations.
Staff said the proposed certificates of obligation would fund four priority projects: $18,000,000 for Lamar Street and Claremont Boulevard improvements; $10,000,000 to build Fire Station 5 (staffing phased in over three budget cycles and an engine already ordered); $2,500,000 for a complete renovation of Holland Lake Park; and $1,500,000 to construct a public works equipment storage facility.
City staff explained the timing leverages the scheduled final maturities of prior refunding general obligation bonds, producing available debt capacity beginning in FY27 and reducing annual debt service obligations. Staff estimated the annual debt service on the new certificates at about $2,400,000 and said the certificates will be secured by a pledge of ad valorem tax revenues within the existing tax‑rate structure. Staff also said publication must run in the local newspaper for two weeks and that council cannot vote on issuance until at least 45 days after the notice runs.
Questions from council included when the interest rate for the bonds would be set; staff replied rates would be set in September and confirmed a 20‑year term is standard for the city.
Council action: Council Member Luke Williams moved to approve the resolution authorizing publication of the notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation; Mayor Pro Tem Zack Smith seconded and the motion passed.
Discussion vs. decision: The council authorized publication of the statutory notice (formal action). No bond was sold or issued tonight; issuance would require subsequent council action after the statutory notice period.","Weatherford council passed a resolution authorizing publication of notice to issue up to $30 million in certificates of obligation to finance Lamar and Claremont street work, Fire Station 5, Holland Lake Park renovation and a public‑works equipment storage facility.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6007463,"Weatherford manager presents $75.6 million FY2026 budget; council accepts tax-rate notice",634,512000,1146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5821447-ae949de47e036dfd00f6ed5d943cf0a1&start=512&end=1146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5821447-ae949de47e036dfd00f6ed5d943cf0a1/thumbnail_512000.jpg","/articles/6007463/Weatherford/Weatherford/Texas/Weatherford-manager-presents-756-million-FY2026-budget-council-accepts-tax-rate-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6007463-9546e1b699f57f885acd03ef77eb7186/orig.mp4?Expires=1771115129&Signature=LmJL2tp3WwT0Wnvwl7Q657OUimYcKXTX86Ouxq6SBKsYlHhotqOad2iJZzLeBvxVqQHgPqEHq34uVRiXlntNIi1G-MLxnGFFx0CP7QfSn6bbe2UvEPpVG-kDZfzpJBYEBLQ17xvcVQYq132MPFVWuvMs05NEbvY8aXE4PS2cUIvapKarH6zOTUMrO~y5CWbTBfcwRZ6gsfffVGqS2GPcZO0Odu-FkxKPxRuXKYPQM705~PghP1Gmz4SRfHFNvtUL47qgIfQVk3Y9SaNX0zNCvUdWTVTm5iidwwwFMaREFC-d1MHPSJHPbO9GGVl9qXGNWwE8nBuyM3CjH9yEKX6sjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Tom Brooks presented the Weatherford proposed fiscal year 2026 budget on Aug. 12, saying the plan totals $75,600,000 in expenditures against $77,500,000 in combined revenues and preserves more than 120 days of operating reserves.
Why it matters: The proposal funds public safety staffing, park renovations and street work while using a tax-rate calculation that the council will formally consider in late August and early September.
Brooks told the council, “We are super excited to share with you the FY 26 proposed budget tonight,” and said the plan covers 25 separate funds, supports 15 city departments and 332 full‑time employees. He said the general fund projects $55.8 million in revenues and $55.7 million in expenditures with a marginal surplus of about $47,000 and projected fund balances equal to roughly 235 working days.
The presentation highlighted major revenue drivers and priorities. Sales tax is projected at $22.3 million (a 4.3% increase from the prior year under the city’s three‑year average policy). The property tax figure underlying the budget is the calculated no‑new‑revenue rate of 39.2246¢ per $100 of assessed value. Brooks said the budget assumes that no‑new‑revenue rate and noted new property growth will add revenue even with the lower rate.
On personnel and projects, Brooks said the plan adds three firefighters to complete staffing for a planned Fire Station 5, an additional animal control officer and an IT specialist (the latter two via repurposed midmanagement positions, producing no net increase in total full‑time equivalents outside the firefighters). Capital priorities identified for design funding include Fire Station 5, Lamar Street and Claremont Boulevard improvements, Kirkpatrick Drive design, and Phase 2 of animal shelter improvements; the budget does not yet include construction costs. The budget also keeps $3 million annually for street repair and allocates $974,000 for vehicle and equipment replacement.
Budget process and next steps: Brooks told the council the schedule includes a formal tax‑rate proposal on Aug. 26, a public hearing on the proposed budget and grant presentations, and a public hearing and adoption scheduled for Sept. 9. He invited council members to direct questions to him or Budget Manager Ashley Esquivel, whom he recognized by name for leading the budget effort.
Council action tonight: The council accepted the published notice of calculated tax rates required under the truth‑in‑taxation process. The acceptance was moved by Council Member Matt Tiscus and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zack Smith; the council voted to accept the notice for publication.
Discussion vs. decision: The FY2026 budget was presented for council review (discussion only); the council took formal action only to accept and publish the calculated tax‑rate notice as the procedural first step in the tax‑setting process. Final adoption of the budget and formal tax‑rate decisions remain scheduled for September.","City Manager Tom Brooks presented a balanced FY2026 proposed budget projecting $77.5 million in revenues and $75.6 million in expenditures; the council accepted the published tax-rate calculations, including a no-new-revenue rate of 39.2246¢ per $100 of assessed value.","actionData","errors"]

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