CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS

Charter Required Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for FY 2019

Conduct a public hearing as required under Sec. 8.05 (a) of the City Charter on the City's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 totaling approximately $84.9 million for all City Funds, as amended by City Council on July 28, 2018, including an ad valorem tax rate of $0.5416 per $100 of assessed taxable valuation, no increase in water service rates, a 10.0% increase in wastewater service rates, no increase in storm drainage fees, a 3.95% increase in solid waste service (trash collection) charges per contract terms, limited changes in other fees and charges, and the addition of sixteen (16) new positions for a total 244.0 full-time equivalent positions. ~ J. Scott Sellers, City Manager

Sec. 8.05 of the City Charter states as follows:

At the first council meeting for which timely notice may be given, cause to be posted in city hall and published in the newspaper of general circulation in the city, a general summary of the proposed budget and a notice stating the time and places where copies of the budget are available for public inspection; the time and place, not less than fifteen (15) days after such publication, of a public hearing on the budget; and such other public hearings as are necessary.

A notice was published in the City's official newspaper of record, Hays Free Press, on July 25, 2018 providing a general summary of the proposed budget, time and places where copies of the budget are available for public inspection, and the time and place for all City Council meetings and public hearings on the proposed budget.

A copy of the Notice of City Council Budget Meetings and Public Hearings and an affidavit of publication are attached as supporting documents for this agenda item.