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CITY • Wise County, TX
City of Decatur
Population / Scale
8,266
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.620275
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$27.7M
+2.5% YoY • +24.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$70.11M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.9 pts
1Y: -1.4 pts • 10Y: -4.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -10.0 pts
58.1 (D) → 48.1 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+24.4% (5Y)
10Y: +56.0% • Since '00: +223.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0386
FY 22: $0.5817 → FY 27: $0.6203
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.1 (D)'10: 55.1 (D)'17: 52.6 (D)'22: 51 (D)'27: 48.1 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.6M'10: $12.8M'17: $17.7M'22: $22.2M'27: $27.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AC
Amanda Cross
Councilmember, Place 3
across@decaturtx.org
EA
Eddie Allen
Mayor
eallen@decaturtx.org
JH
Jake Hayes
Councilmember, Place 2
jhayes@decaturtx.org
MM
Mike McQuiston
Councilmember, Place 5
mayor@decaturtx.org
RH
Rex Hoskins
Councilmember, Place 1
rhoskins@decaturtx.org
WC
Will Carpenter
Councilmember, Place 4
wcarpenter@decaturtx.org
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Decatur Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Decatur Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Decatur Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/decatur/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTITHCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-27
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 48.1 (F)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Decatur
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($27,672,762) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.620275 per $100 valuation: $0.423674 M&O + $0.196601 I&S) for City of Decatur. Source: Wise County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$27.7M
General Fund
$15.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$3,348
Public Safety: $7.7M (28%)
0Public Works: $6.9M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.620275 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 49.5 (F)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-5) — City of Decatur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($26,989,917) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.565713 per $100 valuation) for City of Decatur.
Total Appropriation
$27.0M
General Fund
$14.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$3,265
Public Safety: $7.5M (28%)
0Public Works: $6.7M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.565713 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 49.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Decatur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($25,667,476) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.577551 per $100 valuation) for City of Decatur.
Total Appropriation
$25.7M
General Fund
$13.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$3,105
Public Safety: $7.0M (27%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.577551 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 50.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Decatur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Decatur (Wise County) totaling $24,452,202. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5812 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$24.5M
General Fund
$13.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.5M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$2,958
Public Safety: $6.7M (27%)
0Public Works: $6.0M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.581168 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 50.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Decatur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Decatur (Wise County) totaling $23,448,601. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6453 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.4M
General Fund
$12.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$2,837
Public Safety: $6.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $5.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.645258 / $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$27.67M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $3,348Tax Rate: $0.620275Freedom: 48.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$26.99M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $3,265Tax Rate: $0.565713Freedom: 49.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$25.67M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.8MPer Capita: $3,105Tax Rate: $0.577551Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$24.45M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $2,958Tax Rate: $0.581168Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$23.45M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $2,837Tax Rate: $0.645258Freedom: 50.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$22.24M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $2,691Tax Rate: $0.581692Freedom: 51 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$21.05M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $2,547Tax Rate: $0.593326Freedom: 51.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$19.97M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $2,416Tax Rate: $0.599853Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.16M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $2,318Tax Rate: $0.606451Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.38M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $2,224Tax Rate: $0.617974Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$17.74M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $2,146Tax Rate: $0.617974Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.82M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $2,035Tax Rate: $0.621064Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$15.92M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $1,926Tax Rate: $0.625411Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.19M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $1,838Tax Rate: $0.63104Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$14.62M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $1,769Tax Rate: $0.627254Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$14.03M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,697Tax Rate: $0.631018Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.29M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,608Tax Rate: $0.635435Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.76M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $1,544Tax Rate: $0.637341Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.31M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $1,489Tax Rate: $0.638616Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.79M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,427Tax Rate: $0.643725Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,367Tax Rate: $0.648875Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.87M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,315Tax Rate: $0.653417Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,266Tax Rate: $0.65407Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,222Tax Rate: $0.651454Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.74M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $1,178Tax Rate: $0.653408Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.38M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $1,135Tax Rate: $0.656022Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$8.95M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,083Tax Rate: $0.652086Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.56M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,035Tax Rate: $0.655999Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
3. Consider and take action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,
3. Consider and take action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,...
Ord. 2026-5 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discussion of a proposed ordinance establishing a Data Center Overlay District, including
2. Discussion of a proposed ordinance establishing a Data Center Overlay District, including...
Ord. 2026-09-28-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
11. Consider and take action to approve a contract with Kimley Horn on Individual Project Order (IPO)
11. Consider and take action to approve a contract with Kimley Horn on Individual Project Order (IPO)...
Ord. 2026-5 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of
2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of...
Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of
3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of...
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
4. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas , repealing
4. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas , repealing...
Ord. 2026-09-08-12 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. FP-26-0003 – Recommend that the City Council approve a request to Final Plat
A. FP-26-0003 – Recommend that the City Council approve a request to Final Plat...
Ord. 2026-4 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of
1. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of...
Ord. 2026-4 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
1. A-26-0001 – Public Hearing and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance to annex a
1. A-26-0001 – Public Hearing and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance to annex a...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
7. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing
7. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing...
Ord. 2026-08-24-19 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. PP-26-0002 – Take appropriate action to approve a Preliminary Plat application for an
A. PP-26-0002 – Take appropriate action to approve a Preliminary Plat application for an...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
4. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,
4. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,...
Ord. 2026-08-24-13 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution adopting a Civil Rights Policy
9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution adopting a Civil Rights Policy...
Ord. 2026-12 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing
8. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing...
Ord. 2026-5 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the
2. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the...
Ord. 2026-4 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the
1. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the...
Ord. 2026-08-10-13 • Traffic & ThoroughfaresOverreach: 58/100
C. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:
C. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:...
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15 - SIGNS (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - SIGNS....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING....
Appendix D • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix D - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Appendix D - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN....
Chapter 2.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2.5 - AIRPORT REGULATIONS (City of Decatur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Decatur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2.5 - AIRPORT REGULATIONS....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Decatur Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,067 (19.0% of 5,620 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Eddie Allen WINNER
100.0% (938 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Amanda Cross WINNER
100.0% (938 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Rex Hoskins WINNER
100.0% (938 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Mike McQuiston WINNER
100.0% (938 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Will Carpenter WINNER
100.0% (938 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Jake Hayes WINNER
100.0% (938 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,349 (24.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
56.0% (755 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (594 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 956 (17.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
59.0% (564 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (392 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,574 (28.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
60.0% (944 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (630 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,180 (21.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
69.0% (814 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (366 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,012 (18.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
61.0% (617 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (395 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 956 (17.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
62.0% (593 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (363 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 956 (17.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
72.0% (688 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (268 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,574 (28.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
65.0% (1,023 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (551 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 843 (15.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
67.0% (565 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (278 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,068 (19.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
62.0% (662 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (406 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,180 (21.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
64.0% (755 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (425 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 956 (17.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
71.0% (679 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (277 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,405 (25.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
61.0% (857 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (548 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,012 (18.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
67.0% (678 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (334 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,237 (22.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
63.0% (779 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (458 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,349 (24.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
55.0% (742 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (607 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,405 (25.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
56.0% (787 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (618 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,180 (21.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
70.0% (826 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (354 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,518 (27.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
62.0% (941 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (577 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,349 (24.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
55.0% (742 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (607 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,012 (18.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
62.0% (627 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (385 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,180 (21.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
72.0% (850 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (330 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,293 (23.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
72.0% (931 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (362 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Decatur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 787 (14.0% of 5,621 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Allen WINNER
57.0% (449 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (338 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (333)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - October 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. QUARTERLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS4: IV. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS5: 1. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be6: A. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for September 2026.7: B. Consider and take action to approve the minutes of the council meetings held on8: 2. Council member requests for future agenda items.9: V. ADJOURNMENT2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - September 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS Please complete a speaker registration form before speaking. Speakers are4: III. DISCUSSION ITEMS6: IV. ACTION ITEMS8: 4. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas ,9: 5. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas,10: 6. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas,11: 7. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas,12: 8. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Communication13: 9. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Communication14: 10. Consider and take action to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Communication16: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS17: 12. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be18: A. Board Member appointments19: V. EXECUTIVE SESSION20: 13. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will recess into21: VI. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION22: 14. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will reconvene into23: 15. Council member requests for future agenda items.24: VIII. ADJOURNMENT15: 11. Consider and take action to approve a contract with Kimley Horn on Individual Project Order (IPO)5: 2. Discussion of a proposed ordinance establishing a Data Center Overlay District, including7: 3. Consider and take action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - September 08, 2026
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10: IV. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. ACTION ITEMS8: 5. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a R outine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP)9: 6. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a purchase of chemicals agreement between the11: 7. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be13: B. Consider and take action to reappoint Mason Clinesmith, Danny Cross, and Jay14: C. Consider and take action to reappoint Shelby Hicks, Cecil Lemond, and Mason Woodruff15: D. Consider and take action to reappoint Mason Clinesmith, Danny Cross, and Jay16: E. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for August 2026.17: F. Consider and take action to approve the minutes of the council meetings held on August18: 8. Council member requests for future agenda items.19: V. EXECUTIVE SESSION20: 9. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will recess into21: VI. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION22: 10. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will reconvene into23: VII. ADJOURNMENT12: A. FP-26-0003 – Recommend that the City Council approve a request to Final Plat4: 1. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of5: 2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of6: 3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an Ordinance of the City of7: 4. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas , repealing2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - August 24, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS5: 2. CP-26-0002 – Public Hearing and discussion regarding the first reading the first reading of an6: 3. ZC-26-0003 – Public Hearing and discussion regarding the first reading the first reading of an7: IV. ACTION ITEMS9: 5. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an O rdinance of the City of Decatur,10: 6. Consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution ratifying the property tax revenue reflected in13: 9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution adopting a Civil Rights Policy14: 10. Hear annual update from Matt Runnels with Decatur Economic Development Corporation.15: 11. Consider and take appropriate action to approve revisions to the Decatur Economic Development16: 12. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the sale of real property located at 1400 North17: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS18: 13. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be20: VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION21: 14. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will recess into22: VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION23: 15. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will reconvene into24: 16. Council member requests for future agenda items.25: VIII. ADJOURNMENT19: A. PP-26-0002 – Take appropriate action to approve a Preliminary Plat application for an11: 7. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing12: 8. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing4: 1. A-26-0001 – Public Hearing and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance to annex a8: 4. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur,2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - August 10, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. ACTION ITEMS6: 3. Discuss and consider taking action to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox from James Wood Motors7: 4. Discussion of City of Decatur Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.8: 5. Discuss and c onsider scheduling a second public hearing and issuing additional notices on the9: IV. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS10: 6. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be11: A. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for July 2026.12: B. Consider and take action to approve the minutes of the council meetings held on July 13,14: 1. Oncor Electric LLC – 5 Star Electric LLC – Underground Conduit Installation via bore15: 2. Atmos Energy - Install High Density Poly IP Gas Main – West Walnut Street.13: C. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:16: 3. AMG Technology Investments Group LLC dba NextLink Internet – Fiber Connectivity5: 2. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the4: 1. Consider first reading of an ordinance approving and authorizing the 2026 Annual Update to the2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - July 27, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS5: IV. ACTION ITEMS7: 3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a purchase contract with Honeywell / US Digital8: 4. Discussion of City of Decatur Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate. Specific items for9: 5. Consider and schedule public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2026/2027.10: 6. Consider a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas, approving the 2026 Certified14: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS15: 10. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be17: B. SV-26-0009 – Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Center – Pumpkin Spice for Life 5K Run18: C. SV-26-0010 – CASA of Wise and Jack Counties – Turkey Trot – October 17, 2026. Consider19: D. SV-26-0011 – Raquels Wings – Eighter from Decatur Bicycle Rally – September 19, 2026.20: E. SV-26-0012 – National Night Out – Decatur Police Department – October 1, 2026. Consider22: 1. Oncor Electric Company – 401 South Trinity.23: 2. John Burns Construction Company – Installation of approximately 5,850 feet of 6-inch24: VI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS25: 11. The following reports are provided for Council information only and require no action.4: 1. RP-26-0010 – Public Hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action to approve a request to Replat16: A. RP-26-0009 – Take appropriate action to approve a plat application for an approximately21: F. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:26: A. Conference Center – Conference Center Director Johnson's Report.27: B. Development Services – Development Services Director Smith’s Report.28: C. Finance – Finance Director Summer’s Report.29: D. Fire Department – Fire Chief Bennett’s Report.30: E. Library – Library Director Wilbert’s Report.31: F. Main Street – Main Street Director Lasater’s Report.32: G. Municipal Court – Court Administrator Caramantin’s Report.33: H. Police Department – Police Chief Campbell’s Report.34: I. Public Works – Public Work Director Hall’s Report.35: VII. ADJOURNMENT36: 12. Council member requests for future agenda items.37: 13. Adjournment.11: 7. Consider proposing an ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2026/2027 if proposed tax rate will exceed12: 8. Consider first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Decatur, Texas adopting a budget for the fiscal13: 9. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the C ity of D ecatur, Texas approving the 2026 certified6: 2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an ordinance of the City of2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - July 13, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. ACTION ITEMS6: 3. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Petition to establish Wise Co unty Emergency7: 4. Consider and approve a procedure for operations of the Splash Pad at Memorial Park.9: 6. Receive update regarding statutory deadlines for filing the proposed FY 2027 budget and take10: IV. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS11: 7. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be12: A. Consider and take action to appoint Darlene Hilton as an alternate member of the Planning13: B. Consider and take action to appoint Francisco del Bosque as an alternate member of the14: C. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for June 2026.15: D. Consider and take action to approve the minutes of the council meetings held on June 8 ,16: E. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:17: 1. Windstream/UNITI Internet - Fiber Connectivity Addition, Distribution, and or18: 2. FM 730 Railroad Crossing- BNSF maintenance work requires removal of crossing19: V. EXECUTIVE SESSION20: 8. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will recess into21: VI. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION22: 9. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will reconvene into23: VII. ADJOURNMENT24: 10. Council member requests for future agenda items.4: 1. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an ordinance of the City of5: 2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the second reading of an ordinance for a Specific8: 5. Hear and consider first reading of an ordinance updating and amending public works review and2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - June 22, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: A. Proclamation – Decatur Conference Center3: II. OPEN FORUM4: III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS5: 1. WAV-25-0003. Public hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action regarding a request by7: IV. ACTION ITEMS9: 4. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the Commercial Infill Development Policy and10: 5. Consider and take appropriate action on a r esolution casting a vote for the Primary Representative12: 7. Discuss and consider taking action to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the13: 8. Consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for14: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS15: 9. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be17: B. SV-26-0007. 5th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk, September 15, 2026. Consider and18: C. Consider and take appropriate action to appoint Debra Jackson as an alternate member16: A. RP-26-0008. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a plat application for an19: D. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:20: 1. Nextlink Internet – Fiber Connectivity Addition, Distribution, and or Maintenance –21: 2. Oncor Electric Company, 3-phase overhead transformer – 100 S. Washburn St.22: 10. Council member requests for future agenda items.23: VI. ADJOURNMENT11: 6. Consider first reading of an ordinance of the City of Decatur, Texas , to change the name of the6: 2. SUP-25-0003. Public hearing and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance for a Specific8: 3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution accepting the annexation petition of2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - June 08, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS4: 1. Hold a public hearing to receive comments and or questions relating to the 2025 A nnual Drinking5: IV. ACTION ITEMS8: 4. Consider and take appropriate action on a government lease purchase agreement with American9: 5. Consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a10: 6. Consider and take action to grant an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, on Bennett11: 7. Consider and take appropriate action on a request to approve the city’s participation in the increased12: 8. Hear update and take appropriate action regarding the FY2027 Budget Committee and scheduling13: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS14: 9. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be15: A. Consider and take action to approve the bills and invoices for May 2026.16: B. Consider and take action to approve the minutes of the council meetings held on May 11,17: 10. Council member requests for future agenda items.18: VI. ADJOURNMENT7: 3. Consider and take appropriate action on a variance request submitted by Prince Signs, LLC, on6: 2. Consider and take appropriate action on a second reading of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - May 26, 2026
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1: I. CALL TO ORDER2: II. OPEN FORUM3: III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS5: 2. RP-26-0005 – Public hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action to approve a request to Replat7: IV. ACTION ITEMS8: 4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and the10: 6. Presentation, discussion, and consider appropriate action to approve an Infill Procedure for certain11: 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement12: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS13: 8. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be15: B. Re-appointment of the following Cemetery board members with terms to expire M ay 31,16: C. Approval of Cemetery board re-appointments of Angela Smith as President and Fabiola17: D. Re-appointment of the following Conference Center board members with terms to expire18: E. Approve a resolution “Finding and declaring that there exists a need for the Housing19: F. Re-appointment of the following Housing Authority board members with terms to end May20: G. Re-appointment of the following Parks board members with terms to end May 31, 2028:21: H. Consider re-appointment of the following Library Board Members with terms to expire22: I. Consider the appointment of Audrey Campbell to the Library Foundation Board.23: J. Consider re-appointment of the following Library Foundation Board Members with terms24: K. Consider re-appointment of the following Main Street Board Members with terms to expire25: L. Consider re-appointment of the following Library board Members with terms to expire28: 9. Council member requests for future agenda items.29: VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION30: VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION26: M. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:27: N. Second reading of an Ordinance to appoint Judge Dana Huffman as P residing Judge of4: 1. SUP-26-0002 – Public hearing, and discussion regarding the first reading of an ordinance for a9: 5. V‑26‑0002 – Consider and take action on a variance request submitted by Sam Satterwhite,6: 3. RP-26-0006 – Public hearing, discussion, and take appropriate action to approve a request to Replat14: A. RP-26-0007 – Approve a plat application for approximately an 8.048 -acre tract of land,2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - May 11, 2026
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2: A. Proclamation – National Public Works Week1: I. CALL TO ORDER3: B. Proclamation – National Police Week4: II. OPEN FORUM5: III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS6: IV. ACTION ITEMS11: 5. Recognition and Presentation honoring outgoing City Council Members.12: 6. Oaths of Office to be administered to Mayor Eddie Allen and Council Members as follows:13: 7. Organization of Council to determine appointment of City Council Members to serve as Mayor14: 8. Consider and take action to approve a R esolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur,15: 9. Consider and take action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Decatur,16: 10. Consider and take action to grant an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, on17: 11. Consider and take action to grant an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, at18: 12. Consider and take action to approve the Water Treatment Plant Phase I Expansion – Pilot19: 13. Receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the FY2027 Budget development20: V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS21: 14. All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the C ity Council and will be22: A. SV-26-0002. THE COUNTY SEAT, PRE-WAR PILE UP, MAY 30, 2026. Approve23: B. SV-26-0003. THE COUNTY SEAT, VIVA MEXICO EN DECATUR, SEPTEMBER24: C. Approve the bills and invoices for April 2026.25: D. Approve the minutes of the council meetings held on April 2, 2026; April 13, 2026;26: E. Appointment of Jason Block to the Main Street Board replacing Peyton Swick.27: F. Re-appointment of the following Wise County Water Supply District Board28: G. Re-appointment of Brennan Williams to serve on the EDC Board for a term to29: H. Grant a Petition for Removal from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City31: VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION32: VII. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION33: 15. Consider and take appropriate action on matters discussed in executive session. First reading34: 16. Council member requests for future agenda items.35: VIII. ADJOURNMENT36: E. Walnut, Decatur Texas, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, pursuant to the Texas Government Code,30: I. Approval of Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits and Activity:10: 4. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.409-9: 3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance to amend the City’s8: 2. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance to rezone approximately7: 1. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Ordinance to amend Appendix “B,”2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - April 27, 2026
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3: 4. PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO4: 5. PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO6: 8. A VARIANCE REQUEST BY KARL KLEMENT, PROPERTY OWNER, REQUESTING TO REMOVE10: D. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO MOVE BRAD MORGAN FROM AN ALTERNAT11: E. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT CORY RENNAKER TO12: 12. CO UNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.2: 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE5: 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE7: A. PP-25-0009. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT9: C. RP-26-0003. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REPLAT APPLICATION8: B. FP-25-0011. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT1: 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - April 13, 2026
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1: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form2: 2. HEAR A PRESENTATION BY RYAN MCCORMICK OF LONE STAR PACE REGARDING THE3: 3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A DEED TRANSFERING4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO GRANT OR DENY A PETITION SUBMITTED5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPOPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A PARK PROJECT REQUEST6: 7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO NAME THE PARK LOCATED AT 16017: 8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO NAME THE PARK LOCATED AT 27058: 9. CONSENT AGENDA - ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE9: A. APPROVE THE BILLS AND INVOICES FOR MARCH 2026.10: B. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON MARCH 9, 2026,11: C. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT12: 10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.2026-04-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - April 02, 2026
2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - March 23, 2026
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1: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration2: 2. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS, SUBMISSION3: 3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE A CTION TO APPROVE KIMLEY- HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN6: 6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN8: 8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL9: 9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE WESTECH10: 10. CONSENT AGENDA - ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE11: J. PROCTOR SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 683, IN THE CITY OF DECATUR, WISE12: 11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.7: 7. CONSIDER SECOND READING AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE OF AN ORDINANCE OF2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - March 09, 2026
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1: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form9: 8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF BOND11: 10. CONSENT AGENDA - ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE12: A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE BILLS AND INVOICES FOR13: B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL14: C. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT KATRINA MOHAMED AS A MEMBER15: D. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT SHAUN DAVIE AS AN ALTERNATE16: E. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT KATRINA MOHAMED AS AN17: F. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT MASON WOODRUFF TO THE CAPITAL18: 11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.3: 3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE8: 7. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF10: 9. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS, TO4: 0005. ORDINANCE 2026-03-095: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE6: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE2: 2. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS, TO7: 6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - February 23, 2026
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1: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form2: 2. PD-25-0005 – PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FIRST READING OF AN4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DECATUR5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A PIPELINE L ICENSE8: 8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT10: 10. HEAR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSS ONGOING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROJECT11: 11. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSALS FOR12: 12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT13: 13. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED POLICIES RELATED TO:14: 1. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)15: 2. CASH HANDLING16: 3. ANIMALS IN THE WORKPLACE17: 14. CONSENT AGENDA – ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE9: 9. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS, TO18: A. PP-25-0008 – CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE19: B. FP-25-0010 – CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE20: C. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO CLOSE21: 15. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.7: 7. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO.6: 6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE3: 3. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - February 09, 2026
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1: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form2: 2. RECEIVE OUTSIDE AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE3: 3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TESTIMONY REGARDING THE CREATION OF4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTI ON TO WAIV E7: 7. CONSENT AGENDA - ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE8: A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE BILLS AND INVOICES FOR9: B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL10: 8. REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS- The following reports are provided for Council information only and11: A. FIRE DEPARTMENT – FIRE CHIEF BENNETT’S REPORT, PROVIDED12: B. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL SMITH’S13: C. LIBRARY – LIBRARY DIRECTOR WILBERT’S REPORT, PROVIDED FOR14: D. PUBLIC WORKS – PUBLIC WORK DIRECTOR HALL’S REPORT,15: 9. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.6: 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING IMPACT FEES AND POTENTIAL FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - January 27, 2026
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1: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.,2: 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form3: 3. RECEIVE OUTSIDE AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION ORDE RING A5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY6: 6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT THE QUARTERLY INVESTMENT7: 7. CONSENT AGENDA – ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE9: B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS10: 8. REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS- The following reports are provided for Council information only and11: A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – POLICE CHIEF CAMPBELL’S REPORT, PROVIDED FOR12: B. MUNICIPAL COURT – COURT ADMINISTRATOR CARAMANTIN’S REPORT,13: C. CONFERENCE CENTER – CONFERENCE CENTER DIRECTOR JOHNSON’S14: D. MAIN STREET – MAIN STREET DIRECTOR LASATER’S REPORT, PROVIDED FOR15: E. FINANCE DEPARTMENT – FINANCE DIRECTOR SUMMERS’S REPORT, PROVIDED16: 9. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.8: A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE FINAL PLAT2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - January 26, 2026
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1: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.,2: 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form3: 3. RECEIVE OUTSIDE AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY6: 6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACCEPT THE QUARTERLY INVESTMENT7: 7. CONSENT AGENDA – ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE9: B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS10: 8. REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS- The following reports are provided for Council information only and11: A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – POLICE CHIEF CAMPBELL’S REPORT, PROVIDED FOR12: B. MUNICIPAL COURT – COURT ADMINISTRATOR CARAMANTIN’S REPORT,13: C. CONFERENCE CENTER – CONFERENCE CENTER DIRECTOR JOHNSON’S14: D. MAIN STREET – MAIN STREET DIRECTOR LASATER’S REPORT, PROVIDED FOR15: E. FINANCE DEPARTMENT – FINANCE DIRECTOR SUMMERS’S REPORT, PROVIDED16: 9. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.8: A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE FINAL PLAT4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION ORDERING A2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur - January 12, 2026
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1: 1. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please complete a Speaker Registration Form7: 7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A PETITION9: 9. CONSENT AGENDA – ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE10: A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE BILLS AND INVOICES FOR11: B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL12: 10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.6: 6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE2: 2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE3: 3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE8: 8. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE FUTURE ORDINANCE TO REGULATE FATS, OILS, AND GREASES.4: 4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE5: 5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Decatur 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion