CP 2020-09-15 (Special)MIKE LAND
City Manager
As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020,
Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and
members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location.
The following requirements have been suspended by the governor:
1. A quorum of the city council need not be present at one physical location. Id. § 551.127(b).
2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the city
council will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum present. Id. § 551.127(e).
3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by videoconference call is not required to be open to
the public at a location where council is present. Id. § 551.127(f).
4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that
a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces
don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection
is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); Q).
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Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
Special Called Meeting
KAREN HUNT
MARK HILL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG
GARY RODEN
Place 1
Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH
NANCY YINGLING
Place 2
Place 5
WES MAYS
BIJU MATHEW
Place 3
Place 6
MIKE LAND
City Manager
As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020,
Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and
members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location.
The following requirements have been suspended by the governor:
1. A quorum of the city council need not be present at one physical location. Id. § 551.127(b).
2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the city
council will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum present. Id. § 551.127(e).
3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by videoconference call is not required to be open to
the public at a location where council is present. Id. § 551.127(f).
4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that
a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces
don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection
is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); Q).
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City Council Meeting Agenda September 15, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Special
Called Session at 6:00 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 E. Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing
technology.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
Regular Session
Call to Order
Citizens' Appearance
III. Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and adopting the budget for
the City of Coppell, Texas for the fiscal year of October 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2021; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Attachments: Memo Budget Adoption FY 2020-21.pdf
Budget Adoption Ordinance 2020 -
IV. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas levying
the ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 at $0.5800 on each one hundred
dollars ($100) assessed value of taxable property, on which $0.481178 is
for operations and maintenance and $0.098822 is for interest and sinking;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Attachments: Memo Tax Rate Adoption FY 2020-21.pdf
03 -Tax Rate Ordinance .58.pdf
V. Consider ratification of the vote on the FY 2020-21 annual budget which
results in more revenue from ad valorem taxes than the previous year.
Attachments: Memo Property Tax Revenue Increase 2020-21.2df
Cover Page 2020-21 .58 8-20.pdf
Adjournment
Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor
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CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 11th day of September, 2020, at
Ashley Owens, Deputy City Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE AND OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours — three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1 -800 -RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun),
a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing
law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried
handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun
licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
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File ID: 2020-5279
Version: 1
City of Coppell, Texas
Master
File Number: 2020-5279
Type: Agenda Item
Reference:
File Name: Budget Adoption FY 2020-2021
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Status: Agenda Ready
In Control: Finance
File Created: 08/28/2020
Final Action:
Title: Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the
City of Coppell, Texas for the fiscal year of October 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2021; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Notes:
Sponsors:
Attachments: Memo Budget Adoption FY 2020-21.pdf, Budget
Adoption Ordinance 2020-21.pdf
Contact:
Drafter:
Related Files:
History of Legislative File
Enactment Date:
Enactment Number:
Hearing Date:
Effective Date:
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion:
Date:
Text of Legislative File 2020-5279
Title
Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the City of Coppell,
Texas for the fiscal year of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Summary
See attached memorandum
Fiscal Impact:
Staff Recommendation:
The Finance Department recommends approval of the Ordinance.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kim Tiehen, Assistant Director of Finance
Via: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance
Date: September 15, 2020
Reference: Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the FY 2020-21 Annual Budget
2030: Sustainable City Government
Introduction:
This item is being presented for approval to adopt the FY 2020-21 Annual Budget for the City of Coppell for
the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. The public hearing for this budget was
held September 8, 2020. In addition to the public hearing; during the summer months, the City held four (4)
budget workshops open to the public with the City Council. The total General Fund revenues are
estimated to be $64.1 million, while the total General Fund expenditures are estimated at $64.1 million.
When considering all the funds included in the FY 2020-21 Annual Budget; the total expenditures are
approximately $115.6 million. In addition to the General Fund, this budget includes the Special Revenue
Funds, the Water and Sewer Fund, the Internal Service Funds and the Debt Service Funds.
Analysis:
The approval of this ordinance is required to establish the City of Coppell FY 2020-21 Annual Budget.
Legal Review:
This agenda item was reviewed during the Council packet review process.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation:
The Finance Department recommends approval of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE
CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2020, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021;
APPROPRIATING THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR SUCH BUDGET, PROVIDING FOR
RECORDING OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT,
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, has submitted to the City Council a proposed
budget of the revenues and expenditures of conducting the affairs of the City and providing a complete financial plan
for 2020-2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell has received the proposed budget, a copy of which proposed
budget and all supporting schedules have been filed with the City Secretary of the City of Coppell;and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted the necessary public hearings as required by law; NOW,
THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the proposed budget of the revenues of the City of Coppell and the expenditures of
conducting the affairs of the City, providing a complete financial plan for the ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1,
2020, and ending September 30, 2021 as submitted to the City Council by the City Manager, be, and the same is
hereby, in all things adopted and approved as the budget of all current revenues and expenditures of the City for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021.
SECTION 2. That the sum of $115,642,550 is hereby appropriated for the expenditures established in the
approved budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 3. That the City Council reserves the authority to transfer designated appropriations to any individual
department or activity.
SECTION 4. That all notices and public hearings required by law have been duly completed.
SECTION 5. That all ordinances of the City of Coppell in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be,
and the same are hereby, repealed and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Coppell not in conflict
with the provisions of the Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. That should any sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance
be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance
as a whole or any part or provision thereof other than the part thereof decided to be unconstitutional, illegal or
invalid.
SECTION 7. This Ordinances ha I I take effect immediately from and after its passage, as the law and charter
in such cases provides.
DULY PASSED and adopted by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on the 15th day of September,
2020.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
KAREN SELBO HUNT
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
CHRISTEL PETTINOS
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
City of Coppell, Texas
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File ID: 2020-5281
Version: 1
File Name: Tax Rate Adoption FY 20-21
Master
File Number: 2020-5281
Type: Agenda Item
Reference:
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Status: Agenda Ready
In Control: Finance
File Created: 08/28/2020
Final Action:
Title: Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas levying the
ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 at $0.5800 on each one hundred dollars
($100) assessed value of taxable property, on which $0.481178 is for
operations and maintenance and $0.098822 is for interest and sinking; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Notes:
Sponsors:
Attachments: Memo Tax Rate Adoption FY 2020-21.pdf, 03 -Tax
Rate Ordinance_.58.pdf
Contact:
Drafter:
Related Files:
History of Legislative File
Enactment Date:
Enactment Number:
Hearing Date:
Effective Date:
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion:
Date:
Text of Legislative File 2020-5281
Title
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas levying the ad valorem taxes
for the year 2020 at $0.5800 on each one hundred dollars ($100) assessed value of taxable
property, on which $0.481178 is for operations and maintenance and $0.098822 is for interest
and sinking; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Summary
See attached memorandum.
Fiscal Impact:
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Staff Recommendation:
The Finance Department recommends approval.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kim Tiehen, Assistant Director of Finance
Via: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance
Date: September 15, 2020
Reference: Consider approval of an Ordinance to levy an ad valorem tax for the year 2020 at
$0.5800
2030: Sustainable City Government
Introduction:
This item is being presented for approval to adopt the FY 2020-21 ad valorem tax rate of $0.58000 per $100
of assessed valuation. The property tax rate is divided into two parts, with $0.481178 or 82.96% being used
for operations, and the remaining $0.098822 or 17.04% of the tax rate for the annual debt service requirements.
This tax rate is $0.004 cents lower than last year's property tax rate. Over the previous ten (10) years, the tax
rate had been reduced by a total of 10.646 cents.
Analysis:
The Property Tax Code's Truth -in -Taxation legal requirements for setting a property tax rate have been
satisfied and the approval of this Ordinance is required to fund the City of Coppell's FY 2020-21 Annual
Budget.
Legal Review:
This agenda item was reviewed during the Council packet review process.
Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation:
The Finance Department recommends approval of this Ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE YEAR
2020 AT A RATE OF .58000 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; TO
PROVIDE AN INTEREST AND SINKING FUND ON ALL OUTSTANDING DEBTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR DUE AND DELINQUENT DATES TOGETHER WITH PENALTIES AND INTEREST, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property tax rate for the year 2020-2021 will be decreased by the adoption
of $0.5800.
WHEREAS, this tax rate will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.
WHEREAS, the tax rate will effectively be raised by -8.05% and will raise taxes for maintenance and
operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $3.48.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That there be and is hereby levied for the year 2020 on all taxable property, real, personal and
mixed, situated within the limits of the City of Coppell, Texas, and not exempt by the Constitution of the State and
valid State laws, a tax of .5800 on each One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed value of taxable property, and shall be
apportioned and distributed as follows:
a) For the PURPOSE of defraying the current expenses of the municipal government of the City, a tax of
$.481178 on each One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed value of all taxable property. THIS TAX RATE
WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX
RATE.
b) For the PURPOSE of creating a sinking fund to pay the interest and principal on all outstanding bonds of
the City, not otherwise provided for, a tax of $.098822 on each One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed
value of all taxable property, within the City which shall be applied to the payment of such interest and
maturities of all outstanding bonds.
SECTION 2. That all ad valorem taxes shall become due and payable on October 1, 2020 and all ad valorem
taxes for the year shall become delinquent after January 31, 2021. There shall be no discount for payment of taxes
prior to said January 31, 2021. A delinquent tax shall incur all penalty and interest authorized by law (Section 33.01, et
seq., Texas Property Tax Code), to wit: a penalty of six percent of the amount of the tax for the first calendar month
it is delinquent plus one percent for each additional month or portion of a month the tax remains unpaid prior to July
1 of the year in which it becomes delinquent.
Provided, however, a tax delinquent on July 1, incurs a total penalty of twelve percent (12%) of the amount
of the delinquent tax without regard to the number of months the tax has been delinquent. A delinquent tax shall also
accrue interest at a rate of one percent for each month or portion of a month the tax remains unpaid. An additional
penalty on delinquent personal property taxes for tax years 2020 and subsequent years is hereby authorized and
imposed as provided by Section 33.11. TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE, in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the
delinquent tax, penalty and interest if tax becomes delinquent on February 1 of a year and remains delinquent on the
601h day thereafter. Taxes that remain delinquent on July 1, 2021, incur an additional penalty not to exceed twenty
percent of the amount of taxes, penalty, and interest due; such additional penalty is to defray costs of collection due
to contract with the City's Attorney pursuant to Section 6.30 and Section 33.07 of the Property Tax Code, as amended.
Taxes for the year 2020 and taxes for all future years that remain delinquent on or after June 1 under Texas Property
Tax Code Sections 26.07(f), 26.15(e), 31.03, 31.031, 31.032 or 31.04 incur an additional penalty in an amount not to
exceed twenty percent (20%) of taxes, penalty and interest due, pursuant to Texas Property Tax code Section 6.30 and
Section 33.08, as amended.
SECTION 3. Taxes are payable in Dallas County, Texas, at the office of the Tax Assessor/Col lector. The City shall
have available all rights and remedies provided by law for the enforcement of the collection of taxes levied under this
ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the tax rolls, as presented to the City Council together with any supplement thereto, be, and
the same are herebyapproved.
SECTION 5. The fact that it is necessary that this ordinance be enacted in order to authorize the collection of
ad valorem taxes for the year 2020, this ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage as the law in such cases
provides.
DULY PASSED and adopted by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the 15th day of September,
2020.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
KAREN SELBO HUNT
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
CHRISTEL PETTINOS
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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File ID: 2020-5280
Version: 1
City of Coppell, Texas
Master
File Number: 2020-5280
Type: Agenda Item
Reference:
File Name: Tax Revenue Ratification FY 2020-21
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Status: Agenda Ready
In Control: Finance
File Created: 08/28/2020
Final Action:
Title: Consider ratification of the vote on the FY 2020-21 annual budget which
results in more revenue from ad valorem taxes than the previous year.
Notes:
Sponsors:
Attachments: Memo Property Tax Revenue Increase 2020-21.pdf,
Cover Page 2020-21_.58_8-20.pdf
Contact:
Drafter:
Related Files:
History of Legislative File
Enactment Date:
Enactment Number:
Hearing Date:
Effective Date:
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion:
Date:
Text of Legislative File 2020-5280
Title
Consider ratification of the vote on the FY 2020-21 annual budget which results in more revenue
from ad valorem taxes than the previous year.
Summary
See attached memorandum
Fiscal Impact:
The property tax revenue increase is $1,224,170 which is a 2.58% increase from last year's
budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year
is $1,770,734.
Staff Recommendation:
The Finance Department recommends approval.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kim Tiehen, Assistant Director of Finance
Via: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance
Date: September 15, 2020
Reference: Consider approval of the property tax revenue increase
2030: Sustainable City Government
Introduction:
Pursuant to Section 102.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, when a budget raises more
revenue from property tax than in the previous year, a separate vote of the governing body is
required to ratify this increase. A vote under this section is in addition to and separate from the vote
to adopt the budget or a vote to set the tax rate.
Analysis:
This separate agenda item requirement is based on the fact the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual
Operating Budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year's budget.
Legal Review:
This agenda item was reviewed during the Council packet process.
Fiscal Impact:
The property tax revenue increase is $1,224,170, which is a 2.58% increase from last year's budget.
The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $1,770,734.
Recommendation:
The Finance Department recommends approval.
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CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's
budget by $1,224,170 or 2.58%, and of that amount $1,770,734
is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax
roll this year.
City Council Record Vote
FOR: -
AGAINST: -
PRESENT and not voting: -
ABSENT:-
Tax
BSENT:-
Tax Rate
Proposed FY 2020-21
Adopted FY 2019-20
Property Tax Rate
0.580000
0.584000
No New Revenue Rate
0.637729
0.563815
NNR M&O Tax Rate
0.523277
0.442880
Voter -Approval Tax Rate
0.659322
0.584608
Calculated Debt Rate
0.112515
0.106298
Proposed Debt Rate
0.098822
0.106298
The total amount of municipal debt obligation secured by property taxes for the
City of Coppel) is $76,210,000.