Sep 15, 2026 Special City Council

Convene Meeting in Open Session

1. Clarification of Consent or Action Items listed on Today’s City Council Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2026

CLOSED SESSION

2. Hold a Closed Meeting in accordance with the following Section(s) of the Texas Government Code:

(a) Section 551.071 – Consultation with City Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation and/or any Matter including, but not limited to, any Regular Session or Work Session Agenda Item Requiring Confidential, Attorney/Client Advice Necessitated by the Deliberation or Discussion of Said Item (as needed)

(b) Section 551.089 – Deliberation Regarding the Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation of Security Devices

OPEN SESSION

3. Call Meeting to Order

4. Prayer led by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Fiorenza

5. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags led by Mayor Pro Tem Brian Fiorenza: “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”

6. Mayor and Council Reports on Items of Community Interest pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety

7. City Manager/Staff Reports

8. Visitor Comments (Anyone wishing to address the City Council must complete a Speakers’ Request Form and return it to the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at a future meeting. In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all visitors the opportunity to speak, the Mayor may impose a three (3) minute limitation on any person addressing the City Council. A thirty (30) minute time allotment is set for this section, and the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the Action Agenda.)

CONSENT AGENDA

9. Consider approval of Minutes of the City Council Special Work Session held on July 21, 2026

10. Consider Ordinance 2026-1338 adopting Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget (2nd and final read)

11. Consider Resolution 2026-3253 approving a Negotiated Settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., a Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing

12. Receive Budget Reports for Period ending July 31, 2026

ACTION AGENDA

13. Take action, if any, on Matters discussed in Closed Session in accordance with the following Section(s) of the Texas Government Code:

(b) Section 551.089 – Deliberation Regarding the Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation of Security Devices

14. Receive a Presentation of City Manager Recommended Budget and Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

15. Consider Ordinance 2026-1339 approving and adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget (1st of two reads)

16. Consider Ordinance 2026-1340 levying the Ad Valorem Taxes for the Year 2026 at a rate of $0.528541 per $100 Assessed Valuation on all Taxable Property within the Corporate Limits of the City of Highland Village as of January 1, 2026 (1st of two reads)

17. Consider Resolution 2026-3254 authorizing an Automatic Aid Agreement for Fire and Emergency Services

LATE WORK SESSION

18. Status Reports on Current Projects and Discussion on Future Agenda Items (A Councilmember may inquire about a subject of which notice has not been given. A statement of specific information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.)

19. Adjournment