AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009

CITY HALL

1500 MARILLA

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201

9:00 A.M.

 

 

9:00 am          Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance                                                       6ES

 

 

Briefings                                                                                                                                6ES

 

A.        Property Tax Rate Legal Options and Discussion

 

B.        Park and Recreation Department FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget

 

C.        Department of Street Services FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget

 

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

Office of Financial Services

 

1.         Authorize (1) public hearings to be held on September 9, 2009 and September 14, 2009 to receive comments on a proposed tax rate; and (2) a proposal to consider adoption of a 79.37¢/$100 valuation tax rate, or a lower rate as may be proposed by the City Council on September 23, 2009 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Adjournment

 

 

The above schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated briefings and is subject to change at any time.  Current agenda information may be obtained by calling (214) 670-3100 during working hours.

Note: An expression of preference or a preliminary vote may be taken by the Council on any of the briefing items.

 

A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda items concerns one of the following:

 

1.         Contemplated or pending litigation, or matters where legal advice is requested of the City Attorney.  Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

2.         The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person.  Section 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

3.         A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person.  Section 551.073 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

4.         Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee.  Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

5.         The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices.  Section 551.076 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

6.         Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations.  Section 551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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Dallas City Council meeting minutes are prepared under the authority of the City Secretary, Deborah A. Watkins

Updated: August 24, 2009
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