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CITY • Reagan County, TX
City of Big Lake
Population / Scale
2,753
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.107705
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$7.5M
+5.9% YoY • +15.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$8.29M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.6 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: -2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -8.4 pts
48.6 (F) → 40.2 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+15.0% (5Y)
10Y: +42.2% • Since '00: +213.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.1308
FY 22: $0.9769 → FY 27: $1.1077
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 48.6 (F)'10: 44.7 (F)'17: 42.3 (F)'22: 40.8 (F)'27: 40.2 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.4M'10: $3.9M'17: $5.3M'22: $6.5M'27: $7.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.9% YoYFreedom Score: 40.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Lake
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($7,508,884) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.107705 per $100 valuation: $0.607381 M&O + $0.500324 I&S) for City of Big Lake. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Reagan County).
Total Appropriation
$7.5M
General Fund
$4.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$2,728
Public Safety: $2.3M (30%)
0Public Works: $2.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.107705 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 39.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 10, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 250910-01) — City of Big Lake
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($7,089,872) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.107705 per $100 valuation) for City of Big Lake.
Total Appropriation
$7.1M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$2,575
Public Safety: $2.1M (30%)
0Public Works: $1.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.107705 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 39.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Lake
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($7,450,709) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.039181 per $100 valuation) for City of Big Lake.
Total Appropriation
$7.5M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$2,706
Public Safety: $2.4M (33%)
0Public Works: $2.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.039181 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 40 (F)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Lake
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Big Lake (Reagan County) totaling $7,068,983. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0511 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.1M
General Fund
$4.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$2,568
Public Safety: $2.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.051091 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 40.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Lake
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Big Lake (Reagan County) totaling $6,793,180. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0096 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$6.8M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$2,468
Public Safety: $2.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.009573 / $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$7.51M(+5.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $2,728Tax Rate: $1.107705Freedom: 40.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$7.09M(-4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $2,575Tax Rate: $1.107705Freedom: 39.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$7.45M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $2,706Tax Rate: $1.039181Freedom: 39.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$7.07M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $2,568Tax Rate: $1.051091Freedom: 40 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$6.79M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $2,468Tax Rate: $1.009573Freedom: 40.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$6.53M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $2,373Tax Rate: $0.976931Freedom: 40.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$6.22M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $2,259Tax Rate: $0.995493Freedom: 41.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$5.98M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $2,172Tax Rate: $1.008434Freedom: 41.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$5.74M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $2,086Tax Rate: $1.012468Freedom: 41.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$5.53M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $2,008Tax Rate: $1.028667Freedom: 42 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$5.28M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $1,918Tax Rate: $1.031753Freedom: 42.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.03M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,827Tax Rate: $1.040007Freedom: 42.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$4.84M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,758Tax Rate: $1.049367Freedom: 43 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$4.63M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $1,680Tax Rate: $1.052515Freedom: 43.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.44M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,612Tax Rate: $1.0462Freedom: 43.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.24M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,540Tax Rate: $1.044108Freedom: 44.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.09M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,484Tax Rate: $1.049329Freedom: 44.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.91M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $1,419Tax Rate: $1.045132Freedom: 44.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.74M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,359Tax Rate: $1.050358Freedom: 45.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.56M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,292Tax Rate: $1.058761Freedom: 45.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.39M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,232Tax Rate: $1.060879Freedom: 45.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.23M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,172Tax Rate: $1.068305Freedom: 46.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.07M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,115Tax Rate: $1.076851Freedom: 46.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.92M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,062Tax Rate: $1.075774Freedom: 47 (F)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.78M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,011Tax Rate: $1.07685Freedom: 47.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.64M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $957Tax Rate: $1.077927Freedom: 47.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.51M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $912Tax Rate: $1.084395Freedom: 48.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.40M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $870Tax Rate: $1.091986Freedom: 48.6 (F)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 260421-01 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 260421-01: Amends Offenses and Nuisances: Junked Vehicles
Enacted Ordinance No. 260421-01 adopted on 4/21/2026 by City of Big Lake: Amends Offenses and Nuisances: Junked Vehicles. Codified at: Art. 8.06....
Ord. 260407-03 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 260407-03: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Traffic Schedules
Enacted Ordinance No. 260407-03 adopted on 4/7/2026 by City of Big Lake: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Traffic Schedules. Codified at: Art. 12.05....
Ord. 260407-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 260407-01: Abandons Alley
Enacted Ordinance No. 260407-01 adopted on 4/7/2026 by City of Big Lake: Abandons Alley....
Ord. 260203-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 260203-01: Special Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 260203-01 adopted on 2/3/2026 by City of Big Lake: Special Election....
Ord. 251118-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 251118-01: Uniform Election Date
Enacted Ordinance No. 251118-01 adopted on 11/18/2025 by City of Big Lake: Uniform Election Date....
Ord. 251104-01 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 251104-01: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 251104-01 adopted on 11/4/2025 by City of Big Lake: Rezoning....
Ord. 250910-01 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 250910-01: Tax Rate
Enacted Ordinance No. 250910-01 adopted on 9/10/2025 by City of Big Lake: Tax Rate....
Ord. 250909-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 250909-01: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 250909-01 adopted on 9/9/2025 by City of Big Lake: Budget....
Ord. 250805-01 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Ordinance No. 250805-01: Amends Health and Sanitation: Rubbish, Weeds and Other Objectionable Matter
Enacted Ordinance No. 250805-01 adopted on 8/5/2025 by City of Big Lake: Amends Health and Sanitation: Rubbish, Weeds and Other Objectionable Matter. Codified a...
Ord. 250520-02 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 250520-02: Rezoning
Enacted Ordinance No. 250520-02 adopted on 6/3/2025 by City of Big Lake: Rezoning....
Appendix A • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Appendix A Fee Schedule (§ A2.001 - § A6.002) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix A Fee Schedule (§ A2.001 - § A6.002)....
Chapter 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.07.001) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.07.001)...
Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.01.001 - § 5.02.001) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.01.001 - §...
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.08.008) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.08.00...
Chapter 11 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 11 Taxation (§ 11.02.001 - § 11.03.007) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 11 Taxation (§ 11.02.001 - § 11.03.007)....
Chapter 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 4 Business Regulations (§ 4.01.001 - § 4.06.014) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Business Regulations (§ 4.01.001 - § 4.06.014)...
Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 6 Health and Sanitation (§ 6.02.001 - § 6.02.009) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 6 Health and Sanitation (§ 6.02.001 - § 6.02.009...
Chapter 2 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 2 Animal Control (§ 2.01.001 - § 2.08.032) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 2 Animal Control (§ 2.01.001 - § 2.08.032)....
Chapter 12 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 12 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 12.01.001 - § 12.06.008) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 12 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 12.01.001 - § 12.06.0...
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 Municipal Court (§ 7.01.001 - § 7.02.002) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 7 Municipal Court (§ 7.01.001 - § 7.02.002)....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.06.005) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.06.005)....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 Personnel (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.03.010) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 9 Personnel (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.03.010)....
Chapter 13 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 13 Utilities (§ 13.01.001 - § 13.04.009) (City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Big Lake Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 13 Utilities (§ 13.01.001 - § 13.04.009)....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Big Lake Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 355 (19.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
David Melms WINNER
100.0% (312 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Kris Goff WINNER
100.0% (312 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Cindy O'Bryan WINNER
100.0% (312 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Jeff Dyess WINNER
100.0% (312 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Joseph Lee Haynes WINNER
100.0% (312 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Michelle Galvan WINNER
100.0% (312 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (22.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
63.0% (260 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (18.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
61.0% (206 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (131 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (18.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
63.0% (212 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (18.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
55.0% (185 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (18.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
61.0% (206 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (131 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 318 (17.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
55.0% (175 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (143 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (26.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
64.0% (312 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (175 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (20.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
59.0% (221 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 524 (28.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
70.0% (367 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 505 (27.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
67.0% (338 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (167 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 318 (17.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
54.0% (172 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (146 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (23.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
60.0% (259 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 337 (18.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
66.0% (222 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 562 (30.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
62.0% (348 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (214 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 281 (15.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
67.0% (188 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (26.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
61.0% (297 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 318 (17.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
60.0% (191 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (127 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 468 (25.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
71.0% (332 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 393 (21.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
63.0% (248 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 468 (25.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
67.0% (314 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (22.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
72.0% (297 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 543 (29.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
66.0% (358 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (185 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (23.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
65.0% (280 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Big Lake Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 562 (30.0% of 1,872 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Melms WINNER
72.0% (405 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (157 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Debt2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Big Lake 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Assessments2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 warrants5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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 Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Lake City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion