AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 AT 3:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION WILL RECONVENE AT 4:00PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
| Shane R. Saum, Mayor | Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem |
| Amanda Chavarria, Council Member |
Karen Van Ness, Council Member |
| Jess Hall, Council Member | Paul Prince, Council Member |
| Adam Benefield, Council Member |
Interim City Manager, Isaac Turner |
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to;
1. Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding legal issues related to one or more items listed on this agenda, where confidential attorney-client advice is necessary.
2. Consultation with City attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, to discuss Interim City Manager assignments and duties.
3. Consultation with City attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 legal advice regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax reimbursement requests and the proposed services agreement with the North Lake Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
III. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (action and/or vote may be taken on the following agenda items):
Reconvene from Executive Session into open session to act as deemed appropriate in City Council's discretion regarding:
1. Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding legal issues related to one or more items listed on this agenda, where confidential attorney-client advice is necessary.
2. Consultation with City attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, to discuss Interim City Manager assignments and duties.
3. Consultation with City attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 legal advice regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax reimbursement requests and the proposed services agreement with the North Lake Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
IV. INVOCATION
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, PLEDGE TO TEXAS FLAG
VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Council is prohibited from acting or discussing (other than factual responses to specific questions) any items not on the agenda.
To participate in the citizen comments portion of the meeting, you must submit a completed form. If you are attending the meeting in the City Council Chambers you must complete the form available at that location and provide it to the Mayor prior to the start of the meeting. If you will be participating using the online videoconferencing tool, you must complete the form and submit it by email in accordance with the instructions included within the form. It is found on the City’s website at the link below. The Council will reconvene from executive session at or around 4:00 p.m.
VII. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
VIII. PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
IX. PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Public hearing to receive citizen comments and views regarding the proposed City of Lago Vista budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, commencing on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.
a. The City provided the following information in compliance Texas Government Code § 551.043(c): (i) a copy of the City’s proposed budget may be located on the City’s home page of its website and at https://tx-lagovista.civicplus.com/184/Budget ; and (ii) Taxpayer Impact Statement – For the median-valued homestead property a comparison of the current property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year FY 2025/26, an estimate if the proposed budget is adopted for the upcoming FY 2026/27, and an estimate of a balanced budget at the no-new-revenue tax rate for the upcoming FY 2026/27 is below:
Median-Valued Homestead Property of $300,463.00
Property Tax Bill in Dollars
Current FY 2025/2026
$ 1,261.94
An estimate if the proposed budget is adopted for FY 2026/27
$ 1,358.06
An estimate if a balanced budget is funded and adopted at the no-new-revenue tax rate for FY 2026/27
$ 1,358.06
b. The City Council of the City of Lago Vista, Texas will conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments and views regarding the City of Lago Vista Texas levying Ad Valorem Taxes for use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Lago Vista for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and terminating September 30, 2027; providing for apportioning each levy for specific purposes; and providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid.
X. ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 26-09-17-01; an Ordinance of the City of Lago Vista, Texas adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; appropriating the various amounts thereof and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict therewith; and providing for an effective date.
The City provided the following information in compliance Texas Government Code § 551.043(c): (i) a copy of the City’s proposed budget may be located on the City’s home page of its website and at https://tx-lagovista.civicplus.com/184/Budget ; and (ii) Taxpayer Impact Statement – For the median-valued homestead property a comparison of the current property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year FY 2025/26, an estimate if the proposed budget is adopted for the upcoming FY 2026/27, and an estimate of a balanced budget at the no-new-revenue tax rate for the upcoming FY 2026/27 is below.
Median-Valued Homestead Property of $300,463.00
Property Tax Bill in Dollars
Current FY 2025/26
$ 1,261.94
An estimate if the proposed budget is adopted for FY 2026/27
$ 1,358.06
An estimate if a balanced budget is funded and adopted at the no-new-revenue tax rate for FY 2026/27
$ 1,358.06
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 26-2223, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lago Vista, Texas, ratifying the increase in total property tax revenue reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, as required by Section 102.007(c) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Ordinance No. 26-09-17-02; an Ordinance of the City of Lago Vista, Texas levying Ad Valorem Taxes for use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Lago Vista for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and terminating September 2027; providing for apportioning each levy for specific purposes; and providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid.
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Resolution No. 26-2224, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lago Vista, Texas, appointing an individual to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
5. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the official ballot for the election of Places 1–4 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), including recording the City’s selections.
6. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding interim filtration for the Lago Vista Golf Course effluent irrigation system, including authorization for staff to obtain pricing via a change order for installation of flushing WYE strainers.
7. Approve the minutes of the September 3, 2026, City Council Meeting.
XI. WORK SESSION
1. Discussion and possible action on upcoming strategic planning dates.
XII. STAFF AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
A. Routine Reports from City
B. Routine Reports from City Council Board/Commission/Committee Liaisons.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the above Notice was posted on the Bulletin Board in accordance with Government Code section 551.041 located at all times in City Hall in said City by 6:00 pm on the 10th day of September 2026.
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Robin Smith , City Secretary
THIS MEETING SHALL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.001 ET SEQ. AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE POSTED AGENDA ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTIONS 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075 OR 551.076.
THE CITY OF LAGO VISTA IS COMMITTED TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS AND EQUAL ACCESS TO COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
AT THIS MEETING AT THE STATED LOCATION, A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT, AND THIS NOTICE SPECIFIES THE INTENT TO HAVE A QUORUM PRESENT THERE, AND THE MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDING OVER THE MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THAT LOCATION. ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING REMOTELY, AND IF SO, VIDEOCONFERENCE EQUIPMENT PROVIDING TWO-WAY AUDIO AND VIDEO DISPLAY AND COMMUNICATION WITH EACH MEMBER WHO IS PARTICIPATING BY VIDEOCONFERENCE CALL WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE.
CONTINUATION OF MEETING: If the City Council is unable to complete consideration of the posted agenda, the Council may recess and continue the meeting on the following regular business day, including the following Friday when applicable, as authorized by Texas Government Code § 551.0411. The date, time, and location of the continued meeting will be publicly announced before recess.
https://www.lagovistatexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13539/2026-2027-PROPOSED-BASE-BUDGET-PDF
CITY OF LAGO VISTA
Taxpayer Impact Statement (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.043(c)(2))
Fiscal year covered: FY 2026–2027 • Tax year: 2026 • Meeting date: September 17, 2026
Median-valued homestead taxable value: $300,463 • Exemptions applied: $81,673
Scenario Tax Rate (per $100) Est. Annual City Tax Bill –
Median Homestead
Current fiscal year (FY 2025–26) at the adopted rate $0.42 $1,261.94
Upcoming fiscal year if the proposed budget is
adopted, at the proposed rate $0.451988 $1,358.06
Upcoming fiscal year if a balanced budget funded at
the no-new-revenue rate is adopted $0.451988(NNR) $1,358.06
Plain-language summary (draft): “If the proposed budget is adopted, the estimated annual City property tax bill
on the median-valued homestead would increase by approximately $96.12 compared with the current fiscal year,
and would be approximately $0 higher / lower than under a balanced budget funded at the no-new-revenue rate.”