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CITY • Burnet County, TX
City of Bertram
Population / Scale
2,020
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4423
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.7M
+2.7% YoY • +17.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$21.45M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -3.3 pts
1Y: -2.5 pts • 10Y: -4.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.9 pts
50.6 (D) → 42.7 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.3% (5Y)
10Y: +39.8% • Since '00: +141.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0309
FY 22: $0.4732 → FY 27: $0.4423
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 50.6 (D)'10: 48.5 (F)'17: 47.2 (F)'22: 46 (F)'27: 42.7 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.0M'10: $2.7M'17: $3.4M'22: $4.0M'27: $4.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AG
Andis Goble
Councilmember, Place 3
agoble@cityofbertram.org
AD
Anthony DeFrancisis
Councilmember, Place 1
adefrancisis@cityofbertram.org
BP
Betty Predmore
Councilmember, Place 4
bpredmore@cityofbertram.org
JB
John Baladez
Mayor
mayor@cityofbertram.org
RF
Randal Fisher
Councilmember, Place 2
rfisher@cityofbertram.org
TW
Tracy Wilson
Councilmember, Place 5
twilson@cityofbertram.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 42.7 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bertram
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,737,697) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.442300 per $100 valuation: $0.442300 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Bertram. Source: Burnet County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$2,345
Public Safety: $1.1M (24%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (19%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4423 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 45.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 16, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 9-091625) — City of Bertram
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,611,346) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.441700 per $100 valuation) for City of Bertram.
Total Appropriation
$4.6M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$2,283
Public Safety: $1.1M (24%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (19%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4417 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 45.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bertram
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,393,887) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.455000 per $100 valuation) for City of Bertram.
Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$2,175
Public Safety: $1.0M (23%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (19%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4550 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 45.7 (F)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bertram
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bertram (Burnet County) totaling $4,273,378. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4550 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$2,116
Public Safety: $1.0M (23%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (19%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4550 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 45.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bertram
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bertram (Burnet County) totaling $4,159,815. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4650 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$2,059
Public Safety: $1.0M (23%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (19%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4650 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$4.74M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $2,345Tax Rate: $0.4423Freedom: 42.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.61M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $2,283Tax Rate: $0.4417Freedom: 45.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.39M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $2,175Tax Rate: $0.4550Freedom: 45.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.27M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $2,116Tax Rate: $0.4550Freedom: 45.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.16M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $2,059Tax Rate: $0.4650Freedom: 45.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$4.04M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,999Tax Rate: $0.4732Freedom: 46 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.89M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,927Tax Rate: $0.480771Freedom: 46.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.78M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,872Tax Rate: $0.482694Freedom: 46.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.64M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,800Tax Rate: $0.485107Freedom: 46.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.53M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,745Tax Rate: $0.493354Freedom: 46.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.39M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,677Tax Rate: $0.492367Freedom: 47.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$3.26M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,613Tax Rate: $0.489413Freedom: 47.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.17M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,570Tax Rate: $0.488434Freedom: 47.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,526Tax Rate: $0.49283Freedom: 47.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.99M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,482Tax Rate: $0.492337Freedom: 47.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.89M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,433Tax Rate: $0.491845Freedom: 48.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.81M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,389Tax Rate: $0.492829Freedom: 48.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.72M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,349Tax Rate: $0.492829Freedom: 48.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.62M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,298Tax Rate: $0.496279Freedom: 48.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.55M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,262Tax Rate: $0.500746Freedom: 49 (F)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.47M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,224Tax Rate: $0.505253Freedom: 49.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.39M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,185Tax Rate: $0.509295Freedom: 49.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.31M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,142Tax Rate: $0.508276Freedom: 49.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,113Tax Rate: $0.51285Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.18M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,080Tax Rate: $0.517466Freedom: 49.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.10M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,039Tax Rate: $0.517983Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.02M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $1,000Tax Rate: $0.519019Freedom: 50.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.96M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $972Tax Rate: $0.520057Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 215-081126 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 215-081126: Amends Building Regulations: Signs; Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Development Related Fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 215-081126 adopted on 8/11/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Building Regulations: Signs; Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Development Rela...
Ord. 213-072826 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 213-072826: Amends Utilities: Rates, Charges and Service Regulations
Enacted Ordinance No. 213-072826 adopted on 7/28/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Utilities: Rates, Charges and Service Regulations. Codified at: Art. 13.03....
Ord. 272-072826 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 272-072826: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Public Rights-Of-Way
Enacted Ordinance No. 272-072826 adopted on 7/28/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Public Rights-Of-Way. Codified at: Art. 12.04....
Ord. 234-072826 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 234-072826: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges
Enacted Ordinance No. 234-072826 adopted on 7/28/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges. Codified at: Art. A7.000....
Ord. 283-072826 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 283-072826: Traffic and Vehicles: Unique Vehicles
Enacted Ordinance No. 283-072826 adopted on 7/28/2026 by City of Bertram: Traffic and Vehicles: Unique Vehicles. Codified at: Art. 12.05....
Ord. 17-072826 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 17-072826: Appointment
Enacted Ordinance No. 17-072826 adopted on 7/28/2026 by City of Bertram: Appointment....
Ord. 93-071426 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 93-071426: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges
Enacted Ordinance No. 93-071426 adopted on 7/14/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges. Codified at: Art. A7.000....
Ord. 234-071426 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 234-071426: Amends Fee Schedule: Business Related Fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 234-071426 adopted on 7/14/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Fee Schedule: Business Related Fees. Codified at: Art. A6.000....
Ord. 93-060926 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 93-060926: Amends Subdivision Regulation: Impact Fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 93-060926 adopted on 6/9/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Subdivision Regulation: Impact Fees. Codified at: Art. 10.03....
Ord. 26-052626 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-052626: Amends Zoning Ordinance
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-052626 adopted on 5/26/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Zoning Ordinance. Codified at: Ch. 14A....
Ord. 26-032426 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-032426: Amends Zoning Ordinance
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-032426 adopted on 3/24/2026 by City of Bertram: Amends Zoning Ordinance. Codified at: Ch. 14A....
Ord. 26-042826 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-042826: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-042826 adopted on 3/24/2026 by City of Bertram: Rezoning....
Ord. 261-021026 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 261-021026: Conditional Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 261-021026 adopted on 2/10/2026 by City of Bertram: Conditional Use Permit....
Ord. 228-012726 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 228-012726: Special Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 228-012726 adopted on 1/27/2026 by City of Bertram: Special Election....
Ord. 282-011326 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 282-011326: Property Release from ETJ
Enacted Ordinance No. 282-011326 adopted on 1/13/2026 by City of Bertram: Property Release from ETJ....
Ord. 26-011326 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-011326: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-011326 adopted on 1/13/2026 by City of Bertram: Rezoning....
Ord. 257-011326 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 257-011326: Amends Business Regulations: Mobile Food Vendors
Enacted Ordinance No. 257-011326 adopted on 12/9/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Business Regulations: Mobile Food Vendors. Codified at: Art. 4.04....
Ord. 234-111825 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 234-111825: Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Development Related Fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 234-111825 adopted on 11/18/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Development Related Fees. Codified at: Art. A4.000....
Ord. 234-111825B • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 234-111825B: Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Development Related Fees
Enacted Ordinance No. 234-111825B adopted on 11/18/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Development Related Fees. Codified at: Art. A4.000...
Ord. 261-111825 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 261-111825: Conditional Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 261-111825 adopted on 11/18/2025 by City of Bertram: Conditional Use Permit....
Ord. 223-102825 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 223-102825: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards
Enacted Ordinance No. 223-102825 adopted on 10/28/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards. Codified at: Art. 3.02...
Ord. 248-102825 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 248-102825: Amends Fire Prevention and Protection: Fire Code
Enacted Ordinance No. 248-102825 adopted on 10/28/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Fire Prevention and Protection: Fire Code. Codified at: Art. 5.03....
Ord. 268-102825 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 268-102825: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards
Enacted Ordinance No. 268-102825 adopted on 10/28/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards. Codified at: Art. 3.02...
Ord. 269-102825 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 269-102825: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards
Enacted Ordinance No. 269-102825 adopted on 10/28/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards. Codified at: Art. 3.02...
Ord. 222-102825 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 222-102825: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards
Enacted Ordinance No. 222-102825 adopted on 10/28/2025 by City of Bertram: Amends Building Regulations: Construction Codes and Standards. Codified at: Art. 3.02...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Bertram Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 260 (18.9% of 1,373 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Tracy Wilson WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Randal Fisher WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Mayor
John Baladez WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Anthony DeFrancisis WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Betty Predmore WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Andis Goble WINNER
100.0% (228 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 343 (25.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
57.0% (196 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (147 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (30.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
64.0% (264 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (30.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
67.0% (276 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (21.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
54.0% (156 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (132 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 385 (28.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
61.0% (235 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 192 (14.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
56.0% (108 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (21.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
54.0% (156 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (132 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 192 (14.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
65.0% (125 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (26.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
61.0% (218 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (139 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (21.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
68.0% (196 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 206 (15.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
72.0% (148 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (30.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
66.0% (272 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (140 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (17.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
61.0% (143 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (91 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 371 (27.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
65.0% (241 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (130 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 316 (23.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
72.0% (228 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 385 (28.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
55.0% (212 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (30.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
60.0% (247 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (165 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (30.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
68.0% (280 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (132 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (17.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
72.0% (168 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 398 (29.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
63.0% (251 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (147 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (17.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
63.0% (147 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (87 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (16.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
58.0% (128 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 261 (19.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
62.0% (162 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Bertram Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 385 (28.0% of 1,374 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Baladez WINNER
70.0% (270 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (115 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bertram City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings