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CITY • McLennan County, TX
City of Hewitt
Population / Scale
16,691
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.539672
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$21.6M
+3.1% YoY • +16.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$46.52M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.5 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.0 pts
62.5 (C) → 56.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+16.0% (5Y)
10Y: +38.6% • Since '00: +136.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0004
FY 22: $0.5401 → FY 27: $0.5397
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.5 (C)'10: 60.5 (C)'17: 59.2 (D)'22: 58 (D)'27: 56.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $9.2M'10: $12.6M'17: $15.6M'22: $18.6M'27: $21.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BP
Bob Potter
Councilmember, Place 3
council3@cityofhewitt.com
BT
Brad Turner
Councilmember, Place 2
council2@cityofhewitt.com
BT
Brenda Turner
Councilmember, Place 4
council4@cityofhewitt.com
MB
Michael Bancale
Councilmember, Place 1
council1@cityofhewitt.com
MH
Mike Hamilton
Councilmember, Place 5
council5@cityofhewitt.com
SF
Steve Fortenberry
Mayor
council7@cityofhewitt.com
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Hewitt Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Hewitt Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Hewitt Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/hewitt/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-03-03
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 56.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hewitt
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($21,622,564) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.539672 per $100 valuation: $0.341200 M&O + $0.198472 I&S) for City of Hewitt. Source: McLennan Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$21.6M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,295
Public Safety: $6.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $5.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.539672 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.6% YoYFreedom Score: 57.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-218) — City of Hewitt
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($20,974,453) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.539082 per $100 valuation) for City of Hewitt.
Total Appropriation
$21.0M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,257
Public Safety: $5.9M (28%)
0Public Works: $5.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.539082 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 57.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hewitt
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($20,857,484) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.539082 per $100 valuation) for City of Hewitt.
Total Appropriation
$20.9M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,250
Public Safety: $5.9M (28%)
0Public Works: $5.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.539082 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 57.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hewitt
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hewitt (McLennan County) totaling $20,185,313. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5467 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$20.2M
General Fund
$11.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.1M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,209
Public Safety: $5.7M (28%)
0Public Works: $5.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.546736 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 57.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hewitt
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hewitt (McLennan County) totaling $19,375,420. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5401 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$19.4M
General Fund
$10.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,161
Public Safety: $5.4M (28%)
0Public Works: $5.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.540102 / $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$21.62M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $1,295Tax Rate: $0.539672Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$20.97M(+0.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $1,257Tax Rate: $0.539082Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$20.86M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $1,250Tax Rate: $0.539082Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$20.19M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MPer Capita: $1,209Tax Rate: $0.546736Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$19.38M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $1,161Tax Rate: $0.540102Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$18.64M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $1,117Tax Rate: $0.540102Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$18.09M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,084Tax Rate: $0.548204Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$17.39M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $1,042Tax Rate: $0.559168Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$16.80M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $1,007Tax Rate: $0.561964Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$16.16M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $968Tax Rate: $0.565898Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$15.61M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $935Tax Rate: $0.569293Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$15.17M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $909Tax Rate: $0.572139Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$14.67M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $879Tax Rate: $0.573283Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$14.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $854Tax Rate: $0.570417Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$13.82M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $828Tax Rate: $0.57441Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.43M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $804Tax Rate: $0.573836Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$12.92M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $774Tax Rate: $0.578427Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.58M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $754Tax Rate: $0.581319Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.24M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $733Tax Rate: $0.578412Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.90M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $713Tax Rate: $0.579569Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.51M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $690Tax Rate: $0.577251Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$11.21M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $671Tax Rate: $0.580715Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.91M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $654Tax Rate: $0.581296Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.53M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $631Tax Rate: $0.582459Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$10.20M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $611Tax Rate: $0.585954Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.85M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $590Tax Rate: $0.587126Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.51M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $570Tax Rate: $0.590649Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$9.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $548Tax Rate: $0.588286Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ordinance No. 2026-08 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 rezoning property located in the 300 block of Ritchie Road, more particularly described as follows: Block 1, Lot 1, Ritchie Road Addition, 1.29-acre lot, property ID 368164 from C-2 General Comme
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 rezoning property located in the 300 block of Ritchie Road, more particularly described as follows: ...
Ordinance No. 2026-11 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-11 adopting the 2026 Property Tax Rate of $.590427.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-11 adopting the 2026 Property Tax Rate of $.590427....
Ordinance No. 2026-09 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-09 rezoning property located in the 1100 block of West Warren Road, more particularly described as follows: O’Campo C A-32, an approximately 55-acre tract, property IDs 138705, 414005, and 417489, f
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-09 rezoning property located in the 1100 block of West Warren Road, more particularly described as foll...
Ordinance No. 2026-12 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-12 adopting the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budget.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-12 adopting the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budget....
Ord. 2026-2026-222 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2026-04 approving the FY 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule.
Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2026-04 approving the FY 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule....
Ord. 2026-2026-218 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Conduct the second of two public hearings on the 2026 Tax Rate.
Conduct the second of two public hearings on the 2026 Tax Rate....
Ordinance No. 2026-10 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-10 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-10 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll....
Ord. 2026-2026-207 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Presentation and discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, including Certified Tax Valuations and Certified Tax Rates.
Presentation and discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, including Certified Tax Valuations and Certified Tax Rates....
Ord. 2026-2026-211 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion and possible action on the record vote to place the adoption of the proposed 2026 tax rate on a future agenda and to set dates for two public hearings.
Discussion and possible action on the record vote to place the adoption of the proposed 2026 tax rate on a future agenda and to set dates for two public hearing...
Ord. 2026-2026-170 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission....
Ord. 2026-2026-166 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Discussion and possible action on reappointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Discussion and possible action on reappointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission....
Ordinance No. 2026-06 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 76/100
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, rezoning property located in the 400 block of Spring Valley Road, from R-1 Single-Family District to C-1 Restricted Commercial District with a variance to Section 2.109 (A, 8), residential dwell
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, rezoning property located in the 400 block of Spring Valley Road, from R-1 Single-Family District t...
Ordinance No. 2026-07 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-07 adopting prevailing wage rates for public work projects of the City of Hewitt, Texas.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-07 adopting prevailing wage rates for public work projects of the City of Hewitt, Texas....
Ord. 2026-05 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-05: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2026 WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HEWITT AND AMENDING THE CITY OF HEWITT CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI, DIVISIONS 1, 2, and 3, WATER DROUGHT CONTI
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2026 WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF HEWITT AND AMENDING THE CITY OF HEWITT CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTE...
Ordinance No. 2026-05 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-05 adopting the 2026 Amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-05 adopting the 2026 Amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan....
Ordinance No. 2026-08 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 rezoning property located in the 1700 block of Spring Valley Road, known as Lot 2, Block 1, Valley Spring Estates, Property ID 412289, from C-2 General Commercial District to R-4 Multi-family Hig
Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 rezoning property located in the 1700 block of Spring Valley Road, known as Lot 2, Block 1, Valley S...
Ord. 2026-04-06-2026-81 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2026-01 adopting the amended Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.
Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2026-01 adopting the amended Employee Policies and Procedures Manual....
Ord. 5- 1-21 (Ord. No. 2021-08 ) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 5- 1-21 (Ord. No. 2021-08 ) — Amending Code Sec. 1.1— 1.8
Enacted Ordinance No. 5- 1-21 (Ord. No. 2021-08 ) adopted on 1(Exh. A), amending Code Sec. 1.1— 1.8 (1.1— 1.8) of the City of Hewitt Code of Ordinances....
PART II • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES (City of Hewitt Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hewitt Code of Ordinances: PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES....
Ord. 4- 3-82 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 4- 3-82 — Amending Code Sec. 1.1— 12.18
Enacted Ordinance No. 4- 3-82 adopted on 1.1— 12.18, amending Code Sec. 1.1— 12.18 (1.1— 12.18) of the City of Hewitt Code of Ordinances....
Ordinance No. 2026-03 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-03 declaring unopposed candidates elected to office and cancelling the May 2, 2026, General Election as prescribed in the Texas Election Code.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-03 declaring unopposed candidates elected to office and cancelling the May 2, 2026, General Election as pre...
Ordinance No. 2026-02 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-02 ordering a General Election, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Election Services Contract with the McLennan County Elections Administrator, and establishing Early Voting and Election Vote Ce
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-02 ordering a General Election, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Election Services Contract with ...
Ord. 2026-01-05-2025-290 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Discussion and update on License Plate Reader cameras.
Discussion and update on License Plate Reader cameras....
Ord. 2026-01-05-2025-294 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of the Springbrook Cirrus and Xpress Bill Pay software platform for $259,650.00.
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of the Springbrook Cirrus and Xpress Bill Pay software platform for $259,650.00....
Ord. 2026-2025-297 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-01 abandoning a 10-foot public utility easement located along the rear property line of 108 Longwood Circle.
Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-01 abandoning a 10-foot public utility easement located along the rear property line of 108 Longwood Circle....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Hewitt Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,156 (19.0% of 11,349 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Michael Bancale WINNER
100.0% (1,897 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Bob Potter WINNER
100.0% (1,897 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Brenda Turner WINNER
100.0% (1,897 votes)Mayor
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
100.0% (1,897 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Brad Turner WINNER
100.0% (1,897 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Mike Hamilton WINNER
100.0% (1,897 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,043 (18.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
59.0% (1,205 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (838 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,064 (27.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
72.0% (2,206 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (858 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,064 (27.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
57.0% (1,746 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (1,318 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,043 (18.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
64.0% (1,308 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (735 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,837 (25.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
58.0% (1,645 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (1,192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,702 (15.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
63.0% (1,072 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (630 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,043 (18.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
65.0% (1,328 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (715 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,589 (14.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
71.0% (1,128 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (461 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,951 (26.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
67.0% (1,977 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (974 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,178 (28.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
69.0% (2,193 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (985 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,043 (18.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
69.0% (1,410 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (633 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,156 (19.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
62.0% (1,337 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (819 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,724 (24.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
57.0% (1,553 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (1,171 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,951 (26.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
57.0% (1,682 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,269 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,156 (19.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
71.0% (1,531 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (625 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,497 (22.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
66.0% (1,648 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (849 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,178 (28.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
57.0% (1,811 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (1,367 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,929 (17.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
67.0% (1,292 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (637 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,837 (25.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
66.0% (1,872 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (965 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,951 (26.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
66.0% (1,948 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (1,003 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,816 (16.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
62.0% (1,126 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (690 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,156 (19.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
66.0% (1,423 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (733 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,270 (20.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
54.0% (1,226 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (1,044 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Hewitt Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,383 (21.0% of 11,350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Steve Fortenberry WINNER
71.0% (1,692 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (691 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (344)
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City of Hewitt 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - September 21, 2026
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Item-9: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2026-253: Presentation on the Hewitt Public Library's Summer Reading Program.Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-246: Data Center — Proactive Planning, Protecting Tomorrow. A proactive City Council Workshop on land use, resources, infrastructure, noise, and community safeguards. The City is not currently proposing or considering any specific data center development.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2026-254: Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring the Retirement and Distinguished Service of Misty Gammel.Item-12: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-13: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-247: Approve the minutes of the August 21, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-248: Presentation by City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E., on pending utility, street, and drainage projects.2026-249: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending July 30, 2026, and August 31, 2026.2026-252: Discussion and possible action on the bid award for 2025 — Minute, Peer, & New Acres; Street and Utility Improvements to Barnett Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $1,220,844.00.2026-250: Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to renew an existing Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Waco for Regional Marketing.2026-251: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2026-05 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Texas Division, regarding the Company's 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing.2026-256: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-21: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - August 17, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-217: Briefing and discussion concerning the zone change requests (Agenda Items #3 and #4).Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC HEARING(S) AND RELATED ACTIONItem-13: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-14: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-219: Approve minutes of the August 3, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting and the August 10, 2026, City Council Special Meeting.2026-225: Discussion and possible action on ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the budget.2026-226: Discussion and possible action concerning canceling the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for September 7, 2026.2026-227: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-23: ADJOURNMENT2026-218: Conduct the second of two public hearings on the 2026 Tax Rate.2026-234: Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 rezoning property located in the 300 block of Ritchie Road, more particularly described as follows: Block 1, Lot 1, Ritchie Road Addition, 1.29-acre lot, property ID 368164 from C-2 General Comme2026-235: Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-09 rezoning property located in the 1100 block of West Warren Road, more particularly described as follows: O’Campo C A-32, an approximately 55-acre tract, property IDs 138705, 414005, and 417489, f2026-221: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-10 accepting the 2026 Certified Tax Roll.2026-222: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2026-04 approving the FY 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule.2026-223: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-11 adopting the 2026 Property Tax Rate of $.590427.2026-224: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-12 adopting the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budget.2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - August 03, 2026
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Item-21: ADJOURNMENTItem-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDAItem-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-10: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-208: Approve minutes of the July 20, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-209: Presentation by City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E., on pending utility, street, and drainage projects.2026-213: Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of an alternate member to the Board of Adjustment.2026-212: Continued discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, if needed.2026-210: Discussion and possible action on setting the date of August 10, 2026, for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget.Item-17: RECESS REGULAR MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-18: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-19: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING2026-233: Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed City Manager Employment Agreement with James Devlin.2026-211: Discussion and possible action on the record vote to place the adoption of the proposed 2026 tax rate on a future agenda and to set dates for two public hearings.2026-207: Presentation and discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, including Certified Tax Valuations and Certified Tax Rates.2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - July 20, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-191: Presentation and discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-10: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-192: Approve minutes of the July 6, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-193: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending June 30, 2026.2026-194: Discussion and possible action on approval of the Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30, 2026.2026-197: Discussion and reminder concerning cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) awareness training.2026-205: Discussion and possible action on a petition to create an agricultural development district in McLennan County, Texas.2026-195: Continued discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, if needed.Item-17: RECESS REGULAR MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-18: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-19: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING2026-206: Discussion and possible action from items discussed in the Executive Session, if needed.Item-21: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - July 06, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-175: Presentation and discussion concerning the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2026-189: Swearing-in and pinning ceremony for newly hired and promoted firefighters.2026-188: Special presentation of the Texas Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award.Item-12: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-13: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-178: Approve minutes of the June 15, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-177: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer, Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2026-165: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending May 31, 2026.2026-196: Discussion and possible action regarding the authorization of a contract for Slurry Seal services with Viking Construction for the amount of $125,000.00.2026-190: Discussion and possible action on FY 2026-2027 Member Funding Assessment for the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District.2026-176: Continued discussion concerning FY 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, if needed.Item-21: ADJOURNMENT2026-170: Discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission.2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - June 15, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-162: Discussion concerning the Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) sign inventory grant.2026-174: Discussion and review of the proposed 2026 incentive pay scale.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2026-164: Swearing-in and pinning ceremony for Police Officer Marc Rogers.2026-169: Swearing-in and pinning ceremony for newly hired and promoted firefighters.Item-13: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-14: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-163: Approve minutes of the June 1, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-171: Discussion and possible action concerning the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for Republic Services.2026-172: Discussion and possible action to approve the expenditure of $77,532.00 for the purchase of eighteen (18) Dell Pro Rugged 14 laptops (Vehicle Mobile Data Terminals) and eighteen (18) Docking Stations, including installation, shipping, and handling.2026-173: Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Waco for automatic aid in providing Fire Department emergency response services.2026-167: Briefing and discussion concerning Council priorities for budget preparation.2026-168: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-22: ADJOURNMENT2026-166: Discussion and possible action on reappointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission.2026-06-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - June 01, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-144: Elected Official Orientation.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-10: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-146: Approve minutes of the May 18, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-145: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer, Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2026-160: Discussion and possible action on the extension of the municipal depository agreement with Independent Financial/SouthState Bank for the first of the three (3) one-year contract extensions to extend the term through June 30, 2027.2026-147: Briefing and discussion concerning Council priorities for budget preparation.2026-161: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-16: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - May 18, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-127: Presentation and discussion on fiber-optic regulation.2026-128: Presentation and discussion of a possible automatic aid agreement with the City of Waco.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2026-131: Presentation on the Hewitt Public Library's upcoming Summer Reading Program.Item-12: PUBLIC HEARING(S) AND RELATED ACTIONItem-14: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-15: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-132: Approve minutes of the May 4, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-133: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending April 30, 2026.2026-142: Briefing and discussion concerning the Council priorities for budget preparation.2026-143: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-21: ELECTION PROCESS2026-141: Presentation honoring and recognizing outgoing Council Member Johnny Stephens.2026-139: Mayor Steve Fortenberry will present the Certificates of Election for the newly elected Council Members.2026-140: The City Secretary will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Council Members.Item-25: RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-26: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-27: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING2026-134: Selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.a. Discussion and possible action on the selection of the Mayor.b. Discussion and possible action on the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem.Item-29: ADJOURNMENT2026-138: Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-06, rezoning property located in the 400 block of Spring Valley Road, from R-1 Single-Family District to C-1 Restricted Commercial District with a variance to Section 2.109 (A, 8), residential dwell2026-137: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-07 adopting prevailing wage rates for public work projects of the City of Hewitt, Texas.2026-05-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - May 04, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-110: Presentation and discussion concerning prevailing wages.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-10: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-111: Approve minutes of the April 20, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-112: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer, Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2026-90: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending March 31, 2026.2026-91: Discussion and possible action on approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.2026-113: Briefing and discussion concerning Council priorities for budget preparation and the FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar.2026-114: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-17: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - April 20, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-87: Briefing and discussion concerning the City of Hewitt's Strategic Plan 2026-2031.Police, Fire, Community Development, General Services, Human Resources, Library, City SecretaryItem-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC HEARING(S) AND RELATED ACTIONItem-11: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-12: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-92: Approve minutes of the April 6, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-108: Discussion and possible action to appoint newly designated alternate member Steven Dvorak to a regular member status on the Board of Adjustment.2026-107: Discussion regarding the delays in the Commerce Park Water Well and GST/PS Improvements project.2026-109: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.2026-97: Briefing and discussion concerning the City of Hewitt's Strategic Plan 2026-2031 (continued discussion from Workshop, if needed).Item-19: ADJOURNMENT2026-98: Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-08 rezoning property located in the 1700 block of Spring Valley Road, known as Lot 2, Block 1, Valley Spring Estates, Property ID 412289, from C-2 General Commercial District to R-4 Multi-family Hig2026-89: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-05 adopting the 2026 Amended Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.2026-04-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - April 06, 2026
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2026-88: Briefing and discussion concerning a 2026 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Update.Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-76: Briefing and discussion concerning the City of Hewitt's Strategic Plan 2026-2031.Utility Department, Police Department, and Fire DepartmentItem-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-11: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-77: Approve minutes of the March 16, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-78: Presentation of the City Engineer's Report by City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E. Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2026-79: Discussion and possible action on reappointment(s) to the Board of Adjustment.2026-93: Discussion and possible action on the bid award to purchase 2026 - Plant No. 1; Emergency Standby Generator.2026-84: Discussion and possible action on the appointment of Dick Kettler as Hewitt's Associate Municipal Court Judge.2026-85: Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Interlocal Agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Collection with the City of Waco.2026-83: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2026-02 authorizing the Police Chief to submit a grant application from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program — SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program.2026-86: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2026-03 selecting an elected official of Hewitt as the City's nominee for service as a member of the governing body of the McLennan County Rural Transit District.2026-82: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-22: RECESS REGULAR MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION.Item-23: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETINGItem-25: ADJOURNMENT2026-81: Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution No. 2026-01 adopting the amended Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - March 16, 2026
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Item-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-57: Presentation of the FY 2024-2025 audit report by Chris Pruitt, Partner with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP.2026-53: Presentation and discussion of revisions to the Employee Policies & Procedures Manual.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-11: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-55: Approve minutes of the March 2, 2026, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2026-58: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending February 28, 2026.2026-59: Motion to accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).2026-61: Discussion and possible action concerning the appointment of two members to serve on the McLennan County 9-1-1 Emergency Assistance District.2026-71: Discussion and possible action on an appointment to the Board of Adjustment (alternate position).2026-60: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-18: RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-19: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-20: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING2026-62: Discussion and possible action on evaluation/employment of City Manager (if needed).Item-22: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - March 02, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-33: Presentation and discussion concerning Animal Control Operations.2026-52: Presentation and discussion regarding the distinction between Fire Department service responses, specifically mutual aid and automatic aid.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2026-38: Presentation of Hewitt's 2025 Racial Profiling Report.2026-50: Presentation and recognition of the Hewitt Public Library's 2025 Achievement of Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors' Association.Item-13: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-14: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-35: Approve minutes of the February 9, 2026, City Council Workshop/Special Meeting.2026-37: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2026-39: Discussion concerning the Devonshire Station Senior Community Development Project.2026-36: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending January 31, 2026.2026-40: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.2026-51: Discussion and possible action regarding Prevailing Wage Determination for Fire Station No. 2 from the Executive Session Consultation with Attorney, if needed.Item-22: RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-23: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-25: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETINGItem-26: ADJOURNMENT2026-49: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-03 declaring unopposed candidates elected to office and cancelling the May 2, 2026, General Election as prescribed in the Texas Election Code.2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - February 09, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2026-29: Presentation and discussion on a residential development proposal from Welch Development (Ritchie Road & Warren Street).2026-22: Presentation and discussion on Hewitt Public Library Accreditation.2026-23: Presentation and status update on Fire Station No. 2, and discussion regarding a potential Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) grant opportunity.Item-7: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-8: SPECIAL MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-9: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-10: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-11: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-12: PUBLIC HEARING(S) AND RELATED ACTION2026-24: Public hearing on Storm Water Mitigation as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).Item-14: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2026-25: Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026, City Council Workshop/Special Meeting.2026-26: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2026-30: Discussion regarding Devonshire Station Senior Community Development Project.2026-28: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-20: RECESS SPECIAL MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-21: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-22: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-23: RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETINGItem-24: ADJOURNMENT2026-27: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2026-02 ordering a General Election, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Election Services Contract with the McLennan County Elections Administrator, and establishing Early Voting and Election Vote Ce2026-01-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - January 05, 2026
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-291: Presentation and discussion concerning Warren Park.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-11: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-292: Approve minutes of the December 8, 2025, City Council Special Meeting.2025-298: Discussion concerning Financial Statements ending November 30, 2025.2025-296: Discussion and possible action on the use of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) funds for Fire Department physical examinations to comply with House Bill 198.2025-305: Briefing and discussion concerning key information about the upcoming May 2, 2026, General Election.2025-295: Discussion and possible action on rescheduling future City Council meetings.2025-293: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-20: ADJOURNMENT2025-294: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of the Springbrook Cirrus and Xpress Bill Pay software platform for $259,650.00.2025-297: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2026-01 abandoning a 10-foot public utility easement located along the rear property line of 108 Longwood Circle.2025-290: Discussion and update on License Plate Reader cameras.2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - December 08, 2025
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Item-1: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-2: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-5: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-275: Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2025-276: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer, Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2025-287: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-15, joining TexBuy, a cooperative purchasing program, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Region 16 Education Service Center.2025-288: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-16, joining the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association First Responder Supplies & Equipment Procurement Program, a cooperative purchasing program, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal A2025-278: Discussion and possible action on renewal of an agreement with Valley View Consulting, L.L.C., for a period of two years ending December 31, 2027, with the option to extend in additional one or two year increments.2025-289: Discussion and possible action on reappointments to the Library Board.2025-286: Discussion and possible action on reappointments to the Parks and Beautification Committee.2025-285: Discussion and possible action on rescheduling the City Council meeting for January 19, 2026.2025-277: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-15: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - November 17, 2025
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-266: Presentation and review of the Hewitt Public Library policy updates.2025-267: Presentation and discussion regarding a possible Fire Station Alerting System.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-11: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-268: Approve the minutes of the November 3, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2025-269: Presentation of the report from the City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2025-270: Discussion concerning Financial Statements ending October 31, 2025.2025-272: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-14, casting votes to elect Directors for the McLennan Central Appraisal District for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2026.2025-271: Requests for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-17: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - November 03, 2025
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-255: Presentation and discussion regarding the code enforcement operations.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-10: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-256: Approve the minutes of the October 20, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2025-263: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a Kubota Tractor for use in the Drainage Department.2025-257: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-10, establishing water and wastewater rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.2025-265: Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to engage Willdan Financial Services ("WFS") to perform and provide a Water/Wastewater Rate Study update.2025-259: Discussion and possible action on rescheduling the City Council meetings for December 2025.2025-258: Requests for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-21: ADJOURNMENT2025-264: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-11, adopting the McLennan County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.2025-262: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2025-19, amending and adopting Chapter 2, Administration, Article VI, Finance, Section 2-301, Purchase Procedure.2025-261: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-13, amending and adopting the City of Hewitt's Purchasing Policy.2025-260: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-12, adopting the City of Hewitt's Investment Policy.2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - October 20, 2025
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2025-238: Approve minutes of the October 6, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-236: Briefing and discussion on Fiscal Year 2025–2026 water and wastewater rates, including a possible update to the cost-of-service rate study.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-10: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-239: Presentation of the report by City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2025-240: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending September 30, 2025.2025-241: Discussion and possible action on approval of the Quarterly Investment Report ending September 30, 2025.2025-251: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 4x4 for use in the Community Development Department.2025-251: Discussion and possible action to approve an expenditure not to exceed $194,796 for the purchase and upfitting of two marked Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles for the Police Department.2025-252: Discussion and possible action to approve the expenditure not to exceed $55,000 for the purchase and upfitting of a 2025 Ford Explorer Crime Scene Vehicle for the Police Department.2025-254: Request for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-20: ADJOURNMENT2025-253: Discussion and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-18, amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, creating Article XII - Unattended Donation/Collection Boxes: establishing permit requirements, location restrictions, maintenance standards, enfor2025-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - October 06, 2025
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-230: Presentation and discussion on unattended clothing/donation boxes.2025-231: Presentation and discussion concerning Fire Department updates (Fire Station No. 2, Fire Department physicals, Safer Grant, Hazardous Mitigation Plan).Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-11: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-228: Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2025-232: Discussion and possible action to purchase three (3) F-150 XL 4x4 Super Cab trucks for the Utilities Department.2025-229: Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to renew an existing Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Waco for Regional Marketing.2025-218: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-08, submitting a candidate nomination for the McLennan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the year 2026.2025-235: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-09 approving the financing terms with Cogent Bank for a term of four (4) years at 3.5% for the financing of various vehicles and equipment.2025-234: Requests for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-18: ADJOURNMENT2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - September 15, 2025
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Item-26: ADJOURNMENTItem-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-207: Presentation and discussion concerning the city of Hewitt's operating software.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2025-208: Presentation by Library Director Matthew Glaser on the following:Summer Reading ProgramGrantsItem-11: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-12: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-209: Approve minutes of the August 18, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2025-210: Presentation of the report by City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2025-215: Briefing and discussion concerning the Financial Statements ending August 31, 2025.2025-213: Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 for use in the General Services Department.2025-216: Discussion and possible action regarding surplus inventory.2025-212: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-07, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Texas Division, regarding the Company's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism Filing.2025-218: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-08, submitting a candidate nomination for the McLennan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the year 2026.2025-211: Requests for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-22: RECESS REGULAR MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-23: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-24: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING2025-220: Discussion and possible action on the selection of an Associate Judge, if needed.2025-217: Discussion and possible action on amendments to the FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - August 18, 2025
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:00 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-196: Continued discussion and recap of the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget.2025-197: Briefing and discussion concerning the Atmos Cities Steering Committee's (ACSC) negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, regarding the Company's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) Filing.Item-6: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-7: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-8: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-9: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-10: PUBLIC HEARING(S) AND RELATED ACTIONItem-12: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-13: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-184: Approve minutes of the August 4, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting and the August 11, 2025, City Council Workshop/Special Meeting.2025-189: Briefing and discussion concerning Financial Statements ending July 31, 2025.2025-199: Discussion and possible action to approve the expenditure of $66,809.00 for the purchase and upfitting of a 2025 Ford F150 for the Police Department.2025-193: Discussion and possible action on ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the budget.2025-195: Discussion and possible action concerning canceling the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025.2025-198: Requests for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-24: RECESS REGULAR MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-25: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-26: RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING2025-200: Discussion and possible action regarding the subject matter described in the Executive Session (if needed).Item-28: ADJOURNMENT2025-188: Conduct the second of two public hearings on the 2025 Tax Rate.2025-190: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2025-15 accepting the 2025 Certified Tax Roll.2025-191: Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2025-06 approving the FY 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule.2025-192: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2025-16 adopting the 2025 Property Tax Rate of $.539082.2025-194: Discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2025-17 adopting the FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating and Capital Budget.2025-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - August 11, 2025
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Item-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 6:30 PMItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDA2025-186: Presentation and discussion on a personally assigned vehicle program in the Police Department.Item-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: SPECIAL MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: PUBLIC HEARING(S) AND RELATED ACTION2025-182: Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget.Item-12: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-13: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMSItem-15: RECESS SPECIAL MEETING TO CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-16: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-17: RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETINGItem-18: ADJOURNMENT2025-185: Discussion and possible action on a motion to announce August 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Hewitt City Hall, Council Chambers, 200 Patriot Court, as the date to vote on the 2025 Property Tax Rate.2025-183: Conduct the first of two public hearings on the 2025 Property Tax Rate.2025-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hewitt - August 04, 2025
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Item-1: WORKSHOP MEETING - 5:30 PMItem-2: WORKSHOP DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-3: WORKSHOP AGENDAItem-5: WORKSHOP ADJOURNMENTItem-6: REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PMItem-7: DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDERItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-9: SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)2025-159: Special presentation of the Lifesaving Award by Police Chief John McGrath.Item-11: PUBLIC COMMENTSItem-12: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS2025-175: Approve minutes of the July 21, 2025, City Council Workshop/Regular Meeting.2025-176: Presentation of the report by City Engineer Miles Whitney, P.E.Update on pending utility projects.Update on pending street projects.Update on pending drainage projects.2025-177: Discussion and possible action on setting the date of August 11, 2025, for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget.2025-173: Continued discussion concerning the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, if needed.2025-174: Requests for future workshops and/or agenda items.Item-21: ADJOURNMENT2025-180: Discussion and possible action taken on Ordinance No. 2025-12 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Hewitt, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and providing for the security 2025-178: Discussion and possible action on the record vote to place adoption of the proposed 2025 tax rate on a future agenda and to set dates for two public hearings.2025-181: Discussion and possible action taken on Ordinance No. 2025-13 authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Hewitt, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2025; levying an annual Ad Valorem Tax and providing for the security for and payment of sa2025-172: Presentation and discussion concerning the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget, including Certified Tax Valuations and Certified Tax Rates.