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CITY • Kaufman County, TX
City of Kaufman
Population / Scale
9,785
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.75895
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$22.0M
+3.4% YoY • +25.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$57.50M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.3 pts
1Y: -1.0 pts • 10Y: -4.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -10.1 pts
48.5 (F) → 38.4 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.8% (5Y)
10Y: +61.4% • Since '00: +247.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0410
FY 22: $0.8000 → FY 27: $0.7590
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 48.5 (F)'10: 45 (F)'17: 42.5 (F)'22: 40.7 (F)'27: 38.4 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.3M'10: $9.9M'17: $13.6M'22: $17.5M'27: $22.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AL
Ashlea Longenecker
Councilmember, Place 3
councilmemberlongenecker@kaufmantx.org
CG
Charles Gillenwater
Councilmember, Place 4
councilmembergillenwater@kaufmantx.org
JN
Jason Nelson
Councilmember, Place 2
councilmembernelson@kaufmantx.org
JJ
Jeff Jordan
Mayor
mayorjordan@kaufmantx.org
LP
Lisa Parker
Councilmember, Place 5
councilmemberparker@kaufmantx.org
MP
Matthew Phillips
Councilmember, Place 1
councilmemberphillips@kaufmantx.org
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Kaufman Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Kaufman Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Kaufman Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/38835727#38835727 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 38.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kaufman
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($22,034,786) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.758950 per $100 valuation: $0.535033 M&O + $0.223916 I&S) for City of Kaufman. Source: Kaufman County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$22.0M
General Fund
$11.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.0M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$2,252
Public Safety: $6.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $5.4M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.75895 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+7.2% YoYFreedom Score: 39.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-22.) — City of Kaufman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($21,312,299) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.758999 per $100 valuation) for City of Kaufman.
Total Appropriation
$21.3M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$2,178
Public Safety: $5.8M (27%)
0Public Works: $5.3M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.758999 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 39.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kaufman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($19,878,913) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.759500 per $100 valuation) for City of Kaufman.
Total Appropriation
$19.9M
General Fund
$10.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$2,032
Public Safety: $5.3M (27%)
0Public Works: $4.8M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7595 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 40.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kaufman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Kaufman (Kaufman County) totaling $18,892,714. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7600 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$18.9M
General Fund
$9.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.7M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,931
Public Safety: $5.1M (27%)
0Public Works: $4.6M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7600 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 40.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Kaufman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Kaufman (Kaufman County) totaling $18,202,827. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7680 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$18.2M
General Fund
$9.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.6M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,860
Public Safety: $4.9M (27%)
0Public Works: $4.4M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.767976 / $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$22.03M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $2,252Tax Rate: $0.75895Freedom: 38.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$21.31M(+7.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $2,178Tax Rate: $0.758999Freedom: 39.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$19.88M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $2,032Tax Rate: $0.7595Freedom: 39.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$18.89M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $1,931Tax Rate: $0.7600Freedom: 40.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$18.20M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $1,860Tax Rate: $0.767976Freedom: 40.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$17.51M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $1,790Tax Rate: $0.799976Freedom: 40.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$16.61M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $1,697Tax Rate: $0.807976Freedom: 41.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$15.85M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $1,619Tax Rate: $0.820904Freedom: 41.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$15.21M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $1,554Tax Rate: $0.829934Freedom: 41.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$14.42M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $1,473Tax Rate: $0.845703Freedom: 42.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$13.65M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $1,395Tax Rate: $0.846549Freedom: 42.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$13.05M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $1,334Tax Rate: $0.853321Freedom: 42.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$12.46M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $1,273Tax Rate: $0.853321Freedom: 43.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.99M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,225Tax Rate: $0.853321Freedom: 43.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.37M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,162Tax Rate: $0.851614Freedom: 44 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$10.96M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,120Tax Rate: $0.854169Freedom: 44.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$10.38M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.853315Freedom: 44.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.90M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $1,011Tax Rate: $0.855022Freedom: 45 (F)
Official PDFFY 2009$9.44M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $965Tax Rate: $0.854167Freedom: 45.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.94M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $914Tax Rate: $0.858438Freedom: 45.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.55M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $874Tax Rate: $0.853287Freedom: 46.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2006$8.24M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $843Tax Rate: $0.850727Freedom: 46.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.91M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $809Tax Rate: $0.856682Freedom: 46.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.59M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $776Tax Rate: $0.863535Freedom: 47.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.23M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $739Tax Rate: $0.868716Freedom: 47.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.94M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $709Tax Rate: $0.876534Freedom: 47.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.62M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $677Tax Rate: $0.879164Freedom: 48.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.35M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $649Tax Rate: $0.878285Freedom: 48.5 (F)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-23. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of four (4) members to the Kaufman Planning and Zoning Commission for a two (2) year term to expire in November 2028.
Four (4) members of the Planning and Zoning Commission (Richard Dunn, Burton Brown, Kathy Thorpe, and Kathleen Sisson) have reached the end of their terms and h...
Ord. 2026-09-28-11. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-16-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving an amendment to the City of Kaufman Purchasing Policy Guidelines ("Purchasing Policy"); and providing an effective date.
The City of Kaufman’s Finance Department strives to keep its policies and procedures current by periodically reviewing and updating documents. No revisions were...
Ord. 2026-09-28-10. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-15-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving the annual review of the City of Kaufman Investment Policy pursuant to the Public Funds Investment Act; approving the adoption of an amended City of Kaufman Investment Policy; and providing for an effective date.
The City’s Investment Policy requires an annual review and has no recommended changes. City Staff recommends renewing this policy as written. The investment pol...
Ord. 2026-09-28-16. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider and take appropriate action on a Final Plat for Tabor Addition, Block A, Lot 1, situated on 2.166 acres of land (Property ID 5431), out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, said property being generally located at 5176 Tabor Parkway. (Case No. FP-02-26)
See the attached September 1, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Report and attachments....
Ord. 2026-21. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-22-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Article A2.000, "Municipal Court Fees," to adopt Section A2.006, "Youth Diversion Administrative Fee"; and amending Section A4.001, "Zoning/Development Fees," of Article A4.000, "Building and Development Fees"; and amending Section A7.002 "Civic Center" and Section A7.003 “Park Usage Fees,” of Article A7.000 “Park and Recreation Fees”; and amending Article A8.000, "
The proposed ordinance amends the City’s Fee Schedule following an annual review of fees and service costs. Changes include updates to Municipal Court, building...
Ord. 2026-22. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of two (2) members to the Kaufman Zoning Board of Adjustments for a two (2) year term to expire in September 2028.
The terms of two (2) Zoning Board of Adjustment members, John Elzner and Jimmy Reed, will expire at the end of September. Neither member has expressed an intere...
Ord. 2026-19. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-20-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, amending the City of Kaufman Personnel Policies Manual, amending Subsection (a) “Adoption of personnel policies manual” and Subsection (b) “Adoption of city job classification, compensation plan and step schedule” of Section 2.03.001 “Personnel policies manual adopted; repeal of conflicting provisions”, of Article 2.03, “Personnel Regulations” of Chapter 2, “Administration a
This item proposes the extensively revamped Personnel Policies. Brought up to date and in line with current practice, these policies reflect the City’s current ...
Ordinance No. O-24-25 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-21-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance No. O-24-25, adopting the City's and Kaufman Economic Development Corporation's 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to balance Revenue Surplus, Expense Surplus, and Shortfall; and providing an effective date.
Upon a recent review, staff indicated the need to amend several significant and unexpected revenue and expense line items within the budget that were incurred t...
Ord. 2026-09-28-17. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider and take appropriate action on a Final Plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, Lot 6, situated on 10.000 acres of land (Property ID 225369), out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, said property being generally located on the west side of SH 34 and south side of Kings Fort Parkway. (Case No. FP-03-26)
See the attached September 1, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Report and attachments....
Ord. 2026-09-08-4. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider and take appropriate action on a year-end budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation budget.
Action item regarding Consider and take appropriate action on a year-end budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Kau...
Ord. 2026-1. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of August 4, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Action item regarding Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of August 4, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commissio...
Ord. 2026-18. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-18-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, levying taxes and fixing and adopting the tax rate on all taxable property for the year 2026 within the corporate limits of the City of Kaufman, Texas as of January 1, 2026; the said tax rate having a maintenance and operations component and a debt service component; providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid together with
Property taxes fund the debt service obligations of the City and account for approximately 37.3% of the General Fund revenue. State law requires three record vo...
Ord. 2026-08-17-19. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-13-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, acknowledging and ratifying that the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous Fiscal Year; and providing an effective date.
City Council action to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the FY27 budget is required in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section ...
Ord. 2026-13. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-12-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance O-32-23, Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, and the official Zoning Map to amend Planned Development-26 (PD-26), an approximate 10.00-acre tract of land (Property ID 225369) out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. The subject property is located on the south side of Kings
See the attached July 7, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Report and attachments. Based on the discussion with City Council at the July 27th City Council me...
Ordinance No. O-18-26 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Conduct a Public Hearing and receive comments regarding the adoption of the proposed 2026 property tax rate of $.7590000 per $100 of assessed valuation (Ordinance No. O-18-26).
This is the Public Hearing on the proposed Property Tax Rate of $.7590000 per $100 of Assessed Valuation. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing and accept citi...
Ord. 2026-08-17-15. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider and take appropriate action on a Replat for the Harmony Bank, a property located at 815 Kings Fort Parkway, on Lot 3R of Block F of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 24066) (Case No: RP-02-26)
See the attached August 4, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Report and attachments....
Ord. 2026-08-17-16. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider and take appropriate action on a Replat of the K.I.S.D Early Childhood Center Addition, a property located at 1605 Rand Road, on Lot 1 of Block 1 of the KISD Early Childhood Center Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 16827) (Case No: RP-03-26)
See the attached August 4, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Report and attachments....
Ordinance No. O-26-25 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-19-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, repealing Ordinance No. O-26-25 and amending Section A8.002, “Water Rates”, and Section A8.003, “Sewer Rates”, of Article A8.000, “Utilities”, of Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kaufman to adopt increased rates for water and sewer services; providing for the incorporation of premises; providing amendments; providing a severability clause;
This ordinance amends the existing retail and wholesale water rates for all water and sewer customers, increasing the existing water rate by 8.6%. This is the s...
Ord. 2026-08-17-9. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-14-26, a Resolution of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, regarding the company’s 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlemen
Resolution R-14-26 is a resolution allowing for the approval of the negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy ...
Ordinance No. O-17-26 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Conduct a Public Hearing and receive comments regarding the adoption of the proposed City of Kaufman Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, including the Budget for the City of Kaufman Economic Development Corporation. (Ordinance No. O-17-26).
The Mayor will call for a Public Hearing regarding City of Kaufman's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and receive comments from the citizens....
Ord. 2026-17. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-17-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, making appropriations for the support of the City; appropriating money to a sinking fund to pay interest and principal on the City’s indebtedness; approving and adopting the annual budget of the City of Kaufman, Texas for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, including the Budget for the City of Kaufman Economic Development Corporation; providing for emergency expenditures and e
In accordance with the City Charter and State Law, the FY27 Proposed Budget was filed with the City Secretary's Office on July 17, 2026, and updated on July 31,...
Ord. 2026-12. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider, and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-11-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, and the official Zoning Map approving a Specific Use Permit to exceed the maximum allowed sign area for a monument sign on property zoned Commercial (C) on a property located within a portion of the Anna L. Carter Addition, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located
See the attached July 7, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Report and attachments. At the July 27th City Council meeting , there was discussion regarding the...
Ord. 2026-1. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of July 7, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Action item regarding Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of July 7, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission...
Ord. 2026-16. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 76/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-15-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, accepting and approving an Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll 2026-2027 for the Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 3, in compliance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended; accepting and approving the Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for PID 3 as set forth in Exhibit “A” to the Ordinance providing for payment of
This is the annual update to the Freeman Farm Service & Assessment Plan. Each property owner is identified in this plan and its corresponding assessment for Tax...
Ord. 2026-17. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-16-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, approving the 2026 Certified Property Tax Values for the City of Kaufman, Texas.
Upon approval of the City Council, the Certified Tax Values for 2026 will be formally adopted. Section 26.09(e) of the Texas Property Tax Code requires approval...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (32)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-02
2026 Joint Election — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 165 (2.5% of 6,653 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board of Directors Kaufman Co. MUD District 5 (District 5)
Kendra Gentry WINNER
46.7% (77 votes)Ramon Ramos
22.4% (37 votes)Ashley Lee
10.3% (17 votes)Russell Underwood
8.5% (14 votes)Peter Badylak
7.3% (12 votes)Eric Raymond
4.8% (8 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTFAILED
PROPOSITION A Kaufman ESD No. 5
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 02, 2026): PROPOSITION A Kaufman ESD No. 5 — FAILED with 139 votes FOR (46.3%) to 161 vote...
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION A Kaufman ESD No. 1
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 02, 2026): PROPOSITION A Kaufman ESD No. 1 — PASSED with 327 votes FOR (64.2%) to 182 vote...
PRIMARY • 2026-03-03
2026 Primary Election — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 11,238 (95.0% of 11,338 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP Criminal District Attorney Kaufman Co (District Attorney)
Erleigh N. Wiley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,238 votes)GENERAL • 2025-11-04
November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment/Joint Election — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 180 (2.7% of 6,653 registered voters)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-14
May 2025 City of Kaufman Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,264 (19.0% of 6,653 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Matthew Phillips WINNER
100.0% (1,112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 3, 2025, Joint Election — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 529 (8.0% of 6,653 registered voters)
Candidate Races
MAYOR City of Kaufman
Jeff Jordan WINNER
79.9% (231 votes)Jarrod Earnheart
20.1% (58 votes)MEMBER OF COUNCIL City of Kaufman
Jason Nelson WINNER
35.4% (187 votes)Matt Phillips
35.0% (185 votes)Ashlea Longenecker
29.7% (157 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
COUNTY OF KAUFMAN PROPOSITION A
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 03, 2025): COUNTY OF KAUFMAN PROPOSITION A — PASSED with 3,961 votes FOR (51.2%) to 3,781 ...
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. ESD No. 2
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 03, 2025): PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. ESD No. 2 — PASSED with 72 votes FOR (66.7%) to 36 vo...
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTFAILED
PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. Fresh Water No. 1-B
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 03, 2025): PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. Fresh Water No. 1-B — FAILED with 25 votes FOR (46.3%...
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 1 (0.0% of 6,653 registered voters)
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (November 05, 2024): PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3 — PASSED with 1 votes FOR (100.0%) to ...
Proposition B • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION B Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (November 05, 2024): PROPOSITION B Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3 — PASSED with 1 votes FOR (100.0%) to ...
Proposition C • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION C Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (November 05, 2024): PROPOSITION C Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3 — PASSED with 1 votes FOR (100.0%) to ...
Proposition D • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION D Kaufman Co. FWSD No.3
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UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04
May 4 2024, Joint Election — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 194 (2.9% of 6,653 registered voters)
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. ESD No. 3
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 04, 2024): PROPOSITION A Kaufman Co. ESD No. 3 — PASSED with 110 votes FOR (56.7%) to 84 v...
Proposition A • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
Proposition A Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 04, 2024): Proposition A Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1 — PASSED with 2 votes FOR (100.0%) to 0 vo...
Proposition B • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
Proposition B Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 04, 2024): Proposition B Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1 — PASSED with 2 votes FOR (100.0%) to 0 vo...
Proposition C • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
Proposition C Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 04, 2024): Proposition C Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1 — PASSED with 2 votes FOR (100.0%) to 0 vo...
Proposition D • CHARTER AMENDMENTPASSED
Proposition D Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1
Official Clarity Elections Canvass for City of Kaufman (May 04, 2024): Proposition D Kaufman Co. WCID No. 1 — PASSED with 2 votes FOR (100.0%) to 0 vo...
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
MAY 6, 2023 JOINT ELECTION — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 209 (3.1% of 6,653 registered voters)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
MAY 7, 2022 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT/JOINT ELECTION — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 962 (14.5% of 6,653 registered voters)
Candidate Races
MEMBER OF COUNCIL City of Kaufman
Lisa Parker WINNER
29.4% (283 votes)Quattro Borders
20.6% (198 votes)Charles Gillenwater
18.3% (176 votes)Ashlea Longenecker
13.8% (133 votes)Marshall Park
13.3% (128 votes)Bobbie Willoughby
4.6% (44 votes)PRIMARY • 2022-03-01
MARCH 1, 2022 DEMOCRATIC & REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS — City of Kaufman
Voter Turnout: 10,861 (95.0% of 10,961 registered voters)
Candidate Races
REP Criminal District Attorney Kaufman Co (District Attorney)
Erleigh Norville Wiley (REP)WINNER
60.6% (6,577 votes)Robert 'Rob' Farquharson (REP)
39.4% (4,284 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,530 (23.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
56.0% (857 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (673 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,730 (26.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
71.0% (1,228 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (502 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 932 (14.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
60.0% (559 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (373 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,730 (26.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
65.0% (1,125 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (605 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 932 (14.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
63.0% (587 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (345 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,065 (16.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
63.0% (671 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (394 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,397 (21.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
66.0% (922 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (475 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,065 (16.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
59.0% (628 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (437 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 998 (15.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
55.0% (549 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (449 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,065 (16.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
67.0% (714 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (351 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,397 (21.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
72.0% (1,006 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (391 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 998 (15.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
67.0% (669 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (329 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 932 (14.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
72.0% (671 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (261 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 998 (15.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
67.0% (669 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (329 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,730 (26.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
68.0% (1,176 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (554 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,730 (26.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
59.0% (1,021 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (709 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 998 (15.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
64.0% (639 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (359 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 932 (14.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
63.0% (587 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (345 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 932 (14.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
71.0% (662 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (270 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,331 (20.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
55.0% (732 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (599 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,530 (23.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
58.0% (887 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (643 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Kaufman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,065 (16.0% of 6,654 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Jordan WINNER
71.0% (756 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (309 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (373)
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City of Kaufman 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the May 19, 2026, June 16, 2026, July 23, 2026, and August 18, 2026, Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board Meetings.2.: Discussion and update regarding the mural installation proposal.3.: Discussion regarding the planning of a fall clean-up event.4.: Discussion regarding an update on becoming an Affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful, including the creation of bylaws, establishing a recommendation for organizational structure and board membership, and finalizing a mission statement.5.: Discussion regarding potential projects and available grant opportunities for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.10: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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14: RECOGNITION1: CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER2: WORK SESSION1.: Discussion and review of an update to the City of Kaufman's Personnel Policies, including the Job Classification & Step Pay Plan for fiscal year 2027.2.: Discussion and review of the proposed City of Kaufman's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.3.: Discussion regarding items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items6: WORK SESSION ADJOURNMENT7: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE8: CALL MEETING TO ORDER9: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)10: PROCLAMATION4.: Community Planning Month - October 20265.: National Fire Prevention Week - October 4 - 10, 20266.: National Night Out - October 6, 20267.: Business of the Month - Flower Country16: CONSENT AGENDA8.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the August 17, 2026, Work Session and Regular City Council Meeting.9.: Consider and take appropriate action to approve the transfer of aged bills to Collection of Delinquent Utility Billing Accounts Receivable Balances.12.: Consider and take appropriate action on an administrative services contract between the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation and the City of Kaufman for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.13.: Consider and take appropriate action on an agreement for animal shelter services between the City of Kaufman and the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute necessary documents.14.: Consider and take appropriate action on the nomination of individuals for Places 1 through 4 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool; and authorize the City Manager to execute necessary documents.24: END OF CONSENT AGENDA25: PUBLIC HEARING15.: Conduct a public hearing and consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-17-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving an updated City of Kaufman Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031.27: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS18.: Consider and take appropriate action on the award or rejection of bid and contract for motor fuel and oil for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.34: APPOINTMENT37: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER24.: Receive an update and discussion regarding the following:39: EXECUTIVE SESSION25.: The City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code for an executive session regarding the following:41: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION26.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.43: ADJOURNMENT19.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-20-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, amending the City of Kaufman Personnel Policies Manual, amending Subsection (a) “Adoption of personnel policies manual” and Subsection (b) “Adoption of city job classification, compensation plan and step schedule” of Section 2.03.001 “Personnel policies manual adopted; repeal of conflicting provisions”, of Article 2.03, “Personnel Regulations” of Chapter 2, “Administration a20.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-21-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance No. O-24-25, adopting the City's and Kaufman Economic Development Corporation's 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to balance Revenue Surplus, Expense Surplus, and Shortfall; and providing an effective date.21.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-22-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Article A2.000, "Municipal Court Fees," to adopt Section A2.006, "Youth Diversion Administrative Fee"; and amending Section A4.001, "Zoning/Development Fees," of Article A4.000, "Building and Development Fees"; and amending Section A7.002 "Civic Center" and Section A7.003 “Park Usage Fees,” of Article A7.000 “Park and Recreation Fees”; and amending Article A8.000, "22.: Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of two (2) members to the Kaufman Zoning Board of Adjustments for a two (2) year term to expire in September 2028.23.: Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of four (4) members to the Kaufman Planning and Zoning Commission for a two (2) year term to expire in November 2028.16.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Final Plat for Tabor Addition, Block A, Lot 1, situated on 2.166 acres of land (Property ID 5431), out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, said property being generally located at 5176 Tabor Parkway. (Case No. FP-02-26)11.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-16-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving an amendment to the City of Kaufman Purchasing Policy Guidelines ("Purchasing Policy"); and providing an effective date.10.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-15-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving the annual review of the City of Kaufman Investment Policy pursuant to the Public Funds Investment Act; approving the adoption of an amended City of Kaufman Investment Policy; and providing for an effective date.17.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Final Plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, Lot 6, situated on 10.000 acres of land (Property ID 225369), out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, said property being generally located on the west side of SH 34 and south side of Kings Fort Parkway. (Case No. FP-03-26)2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
KKBB Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the May 19, 2026, June 16, 2026, July 23, 2026, and August 18, 2026, Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board Meetings.2.: Discussion and update regarding the mural installation proposal.3.: Discussion regarding the planning of a fall clean-up event.4.: Discussion regarding an update on becoming an Affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful, including the creation of bylaws, establishing a recommendation for organizational structure and board membership, and finalizing a mission statement.5.: Discussion regarding potential projects and available grant opportunities for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.10: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
KEDC Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)3: CONSENT AGENDA1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer of the Corporation.2.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the August 11, 2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation meeting.6: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT3.: KEDC Executive Director's Report - Discussion Only (No Action Taken) 3.1) Staff Report on monthly Kaufman EDC marketing and prospect activities; 3.2) Staff Report on monthly business retention and expansion (BRE) activities; 3.3) Staff Report on monthly commercial development activities; 3.4) Staff Report on events attended by KEDC Staff8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS5.: Consider and take appropriate action on a contract for administrative services between the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation and the City of Kaufman for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.6.: Consider and take appropriate action on a personnel services agreement renewal between the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation and the City of Kaufman.12: EXECUTIVE SESSION7.: A. Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive 14: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION8.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.16: ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST17: BOARD INQUIRY18: ADJOURNMENT4.: Consider and take appropriate action on a year-end budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation budget.2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning & Zoning Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: INVOCATION3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)5: CONSENT AGENDA7: END OF CONSENT AGENDA8: PUBLIC HEARING9: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS2.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council for a Final Plat for Tabor Addition, Block A, Lot 1 , situated on 2.166 acres of land (Property ID 5431), out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, said property being generally located at 5176 Tabor Parkway . (Case No. FP-02-26)3.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council for a Final Plat for Kings Fort Addition, Block A, Lot 6 , situated on 10.000 acres of land (Property ID 225369), out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, said property being generally located on the west side of SH 34 and south side of Kings Fort Parkway . (Case No. FP-03-26)12: ANNOUCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR13: BOARD INQUIRY14: ADJOURNMENT1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of August 4, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
KKBB Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS1.: Discussion and update regarding the mural installation proposal.2.: Discussion regarding the planning of a fall clean-up event.3.: Discussion regarding an update on becoming an Affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful, including the creation of bylaws, establishing a recommendation for organizational structure and board membership, and finalizing a mission statement.4.: Discussion regarding potential projects and available grant opportunities for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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41: ADJOURNMENT38: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION24.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.1: CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER2: WORK SESSION1.: Discussion and provide direction to staff regarding the Kings Fort Villas.2.: Discussion regarding items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items5: WORK SESSION ADJOURNMENT6: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: CALL MEETING TO ORDER8: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)9: RECOGNITION3.: Business of the Month - Eleanor's Coffee Shop11: CONSENT AGENDA4.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the July 27, 2026, Work Session and Regular City Council Meeting.5.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the August 3, 2026, City Council Budget Work Session.6.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding rescheduling the November 23, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting to Monday, November 16, 2026, due to Thanksgiving, and the December 28, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting to Monday, December 14, 2026, due to Christmas.7.: Consider and take appropriate action on an engagement letter with YWRD, P.C. to conduct audit services for the City of Kaufman for the year ended September 30, 2026; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the necessary documents.8.: Consider and take appropriate action on a proposal for professional services from Teague Nall & Perkins for the surveying, landscape architecture, and engineering services for the design of Kings Fort Park Improvements at Kings Fort Park; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.18: END OF CONSENT AGENDA19: PUBLIC HEARING22: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS25.: Receive an update regarding the Enclave infrastructure and provide input to the City Staff.9.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-14-26, a Resolution of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, regarding the company’s 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just14.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Site Plan for the Kings Fort Villas, a property located on the south side of Kings Fort Parkway and the west side of State Highway 34, on Lot 6 of Block A of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 225369) (Case No: Z-03-26)21.: Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of three (3) members to the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, each for a two (2) year term to expire in August 2028.15.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Replat for the Harmony Bank, a property located at 815 Kings Fort Parkway, on Lot 3R of Block F of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 24066) (Case No: RP-02-26)16.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Replat of the K.I.S.D Early Childhood Center Addition, a property located at 1605 Rand Road, on Lot 1 of Block 1 of the KISD Early Childhood Center Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 16827) (Case No: RP-03-26)32: APPOINTMENT34: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER22.: Receive an update and discussion regarding the following:36: EXECUTIVE SESSION23.: The City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code for an executive session regarding the following:19.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-13-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, acknowledging and ratifying that the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous Fiscal Year; and providing an effective date.10.: Conduct a Public Hearing and receive comments regarding the adoption of the proposed City of Kaufman Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, including the Budget for the City of Kaufman Economic Development Corporation. (Ordinance No. O-17-26).11.: Conduct a Public Hearing and receive comments regarding the adoption of the proposed 2026 property tax rate of $.7590000 per $100 of assessed valuation (Ordinance No. O-18-26).12.: Consider, and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-11-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, and the official Zoning Map approving a Specific Use Permit to exceed the maximum allowed sign area for a monument sign on property zoned Commercial (C) on a property located within a portion of the Anna L. Carter Addition, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located 13.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-12-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance O-32-23, Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, and the official Zoning Map to amend Planned Development-26 (PD-26), an approximate 10.00-acre tract of land (Property ID 225369) out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. The subject property is located on the south side of Kings17.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-17-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, making appropriations for the support of the City; appropriating money to a sinking fund to pay interest and principal on the City’s indebtedness; approving and adopting the annual budget of the City of Kaufman, Texas for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, including the Budget for the City of Kaufman Economic Development Corporation; providing for emergency expenditures and e18.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-18-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, levying taxes and fixing and adopting the tax rate on all taxable property for the year 2026 within the corporate limits of the City of Kaufman, Texas as of January 1, 2026; the said tax rate having a maintenance and operations component and a debt service component; providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid together with 20.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-19-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, repealing Ordinance No. O-26-25 and amending Section A8.002, “Water Rates”, and Section A8.003, “Sewer Rates”, of Article A8.000, “Utilities”, of Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kaufman to adopt increased rates for water and sewer services; providing for the incorporation of premises; providing amendments; providing a severability clause;2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
KEDC Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)3: CONSENT AGENDA1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer of the Corporation.2.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the July 14, 2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation meeting.6: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT3.: KEDC Executive Director's Report - Discussion Only (No Action Taken) 3.1) Staff Report on monthly Kaufman EDC marketing and prospect activities; 3.2) Staff Report on monthly business retention and expansion (BRE) activities; 3.3) Staff Report on monthly commercial development activities; 3.4) Staff Report on events attended by KEDC Staff8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS4.: Consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation budget and the annual proposed projects, programs and expenditures of the KEDC with action to request approval of the budget and KEDC programs from the Kaufman City Council.5.: Consider and take appropriate action on an audit engagement letter with YWRD, P.C. for annual KEDC audit services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.11: EXECUTIVE SESSION6.: A. Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive 13: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION7.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.15: ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST16: BOARD INQUIRY17: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning & Zoning Meeting
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2: INVOCATION1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)5: CONSENT AGENDA7: END OF CONSENT AGENDA8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS2.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a Replat for Harmony Bank . The subject property is located at 815 Kings Fort Parkway, on lot 3R of Block F of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 24066 ) (Case No: RP-02-26)3.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a Replat for K.I.S.D Early Childhood Center Addition. The subject property is located at 1605 Rand Road, on Lot 1 of Block 1 of the KISD Early Childhood Center Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 16827 ) (Case No: RP-03-26)11: ANNOUCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM SENIOR PLANNER12: BOARD INQUIRY13: ADJOURNMENT1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of July 7, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.2026-08-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
Special City Council Meeting
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2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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1: CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER2: WORK SESSION1.: Discussion and provide direction to staff regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of Kaufman Budget.2.: Discussion regarding items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items5: WORK SESSION ADJOURNMENT6: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: CALL MEETING TO ORDER8: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)9: PROCLAMATION3.: Parks and Recreation Month - July 202611: RECOGNITION4.: Business of the Month - SJ's Shaved Ice Co.5.: Introduction of Procurement & Budget Analyst - Allison Golla14: CONSENT AGENDA6.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the June 22, 2026, Work Session and Regular City Council meeting.7.: Consider and take appropriate action to reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting set for Monday, August 24, 2026, to Monday, August 17, 2026.8.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-11-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close portions of SH 243 (one-way traffic operation around the Kaufman County Courthouse), Business SH-34 (S. Washington Street from E. Mulberry St. to US 175) and East Fair Street (Westbound US 175 Frontage road from Bypass-34 to S. Washington St.) on Saturday9.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-12-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close State Highway 243 from Jefferson Street to Washington Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the 2026 Kaufman Harvest Fest Event; and providing an effective date.19: END OF CONSENT AGENDA20: PUBLIC HEARING23: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS12.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Site Plan for Kings Fort Villas. The subject property is located on the south side of Kings Fort Parkway and the west side of State Highway 34, on lot 6 of Block A of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 225369) (Case No: Z-03-26)13.: Consider and take appropriate action on an Economic Development Performance Agreement between the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation and Myrish Hospitality, LLC, for site improvements related to the Hampton Inn hotel project.19.: Consider and take appropriate action on setting the date, time, and place for a public hearing regarding the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas, 75142, and setting the date for the vote on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas 75142.20.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding an interlocal cooperation contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the new web-based Texas Conviction Reporting system, enabling the municipal court to electronically report convictions, and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute the necessary documents.21.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Memorandum of Understanding with Trinity Valley Community College for an educational partnership between entities and providing a tuition discount towards a specified associate’s degree for eligible City employees.34: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER22.: Receive an update and discussion regarding the following:36: EXECUTIVE SESSION23.: The City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code for an executive session regarding the following:38: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION24.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.40: ADJOURNMENT15.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-14-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, accepting and approving an Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll 2026-2027 for the Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 2, in compliance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended; accepting and approving the Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for PID 2 as set forth in Exhibit “A” to the Ordinance providing for payment of 10.: Conduct a public hearing, consider, and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-11-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, and the official Zoning Map approving a Specific Use Permit to exceed the maximum allowed sign area for a monument sign on property zoned Commercial (C) on a property located within a portion of the Anna L. Carter Addition, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Tex11.: Conduct a public hearing, consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-12-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance O-32-23, Exhibit 9A, “Zoning Ordinance” of the City of Kaufman Code of Ordinances, and the official Zoning Map to amend Planned Development-26 (PD-26), an approximate 10.00-acre tract of land (Property ID 225369) out of the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. The subject property is located 14.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-13-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, accepting and approving an Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll 2026-2027 for the Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 1, in compliance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended; accepting and approving the Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for PID 1, and including applicable TIRZ Credit Calculation, as set forth in Exh16.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-15-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, accepting and approving an Annual Service Plan Update and Assessment Roll 2026-2027 for the Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 3, in compliance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended; accepting and approving the Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for PID 3 as set forth in Exhibit “A” to the Ordinance providing for payment of 17.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-16-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, approving the 2026 Certified Property Tax Values for the City of Kaufman, Texas.18.: Consider and take appropriate action on a proposed, not to exceed Property Tax Rate of $0.7590000, calling for a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas, 75142, and setting the date for the vote on the Property Tax Rate for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas 75142.2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
KKBB Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS1.: Discussion regarding the creation of a plan for mural installations.2.: Discussion regarding an update on becoming an Affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful.3.: Discussion regarding the creation of bylaws, potential projects, and available grant opportunities for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.8: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Parks & Rec Meeting
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10: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
KEDC Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)3: CONSENT AGENDA1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer of the Corporation.2.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the June 9, 2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation meeting.6: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT3.: KEDC Executive Director's Report - Discussion Only (No Action Taken) 3.1) Staff Report on monthly Kaufman EDC marketing and prospect activities; 3.2) Staff Report on monthly business retention and expansion (BRE) activities; 3.3) Staff Report on monthly commercial development activities; 3.4) Staff Report on events attended by KEDC Staff8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS4.: Consider and take appropriate action on a site enhancement matching grant for The Pretty House, LLC, located at 106 S. Jefferson St., Kaufman, Texas.5.: Consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation budget and the annual proposed projects, programs and expenditures of the KEDC with action to request approval of the budget and KEDC programs from the Kaufman City Council.6.: Consider and take appropriate action on an Economic Development Performance Agreement between the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation and Myrish Hospitality, LLC, for site improvements related to the Hampton Inn hotel project.12: EXECUTIVE SESSION7.: A. Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive 14: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION8.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.16: ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST17: BOARD INQUIRY18: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning & Zoning Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: INVOCATION3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)5: CONSENT AGENDA7: END OF CONSENT AGENDA8: PUBLIC HEARING2.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council for a Specific Use Permit to exceed the maximum allowed sign area for a monument sign on property zoned Commercial (C). The subject property is located within a portion of the Anna L. Carter Addition, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located at 2005 South Washington Street. (Property ID 3871) (Case No. Z-02-26)11: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS4.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a Site Plan for Kings Fort Villas . The subject property is located on the south side of Kings Fort Parkway and the west side of State Highway 34, on lot 6 of Block A of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 225369) (Case No: Z-03-26)13: ANNOUCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR14: BOARD INQUIRY15: ADJOURNMENT3.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council to amend ordinance O-32-23 for Planned Development-26 (PD-26). The subject property is located on the south side of Kings Fort Parkway and the west side of State Highway 34, on lot 6 of Block A of the Kings Fort Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Property ID 225369) (Case No: Z-03-26)1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of June 2, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Adjustment Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: CONSENT AGENDA6: PUBLIC HEARING8: ADJOURNMENT1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the Zoning Board of Adjustments minutes from the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting.2.: Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Juan Aguilar, for a variance to Chapter 9A of the Zoning Ordinance in the Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 26.4.A.2 for the Minimum Lot Width requirement. The property is zoned Commercial (C). The subject property is located at 300 N. Washington Street (Property IDs 28433 & 28434), being Lots 5 and 6, Block 8, of the Original Town of Kaufman, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Case No. V-02-26)2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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1: CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER2: WORK SESSION2.: Discussion and review of an update to the City of Kaufman's Personnel Policies.3.: Discussion regarding items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items.6: WORK SESSION ADJOURNMENT7: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE8: CALL MEETING TO ORDER9: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)10: RECOGNITION4.: Business of the Month - Kaufman Veterinary Center, LLC5.: 2026 Municipal Clerks Honor Roll - Jessie Hanks13: CONSENT AGENDA6.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the May 18, 2026, Work Session and Regular City Council meeting.15: END OF CONSENT AGENDA16: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS7.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Site Plan for Harmony Bank , Kings Fort Addition, Block F, Lot 3, consisting of 1.102 acres (Property ID 240766), located within the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located at 815 Kings Fort Parkway. (Case No. SP-01-26)8.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Site Plan for Waffle House , consisting of 1.3 acres (Property ID 5365), located within the D Falcon, Tract 590, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located at 2210 Tabor Parkway. (Case No. SP-03-26)1.: Discussion and review of an ordinance amending the City's Animal Control Ordinances with regard to regulating the keeping of various species of fowl and limiting the number of dogs and cats allowed upon a property within the city limits.10.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Construction Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.11.: Consider and take appropriate action on an engagement letter with the Law Office of Stephen C. Dickman to provide legal services for the City of Kaufman in its protest to the creation of Kaufman County M.U.D. No. 16; and authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.15.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-10-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, designating certain officials as being responsible for and acting for, and on behalf of, the City of Kaufman in connection with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant Program; certifying that the City of Kaufman is eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the City of Kaufman matching share is readily ava26: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER16.: Receive an update and discussion regarding the following:28: EXECUTIVE SESSION17.: The City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code for an executive session regarding the following:30: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION19.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.33: ADJOURNMENT12.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-09-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, repealing Section 3.01.013, “Fowl” and Section 3.02.010, “Limitation on Number” of Chapter 3 “Animal Control” of the Kaufman Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 3.01.013, “Fowl” and Section 3.02.010, “Limitation on Number” and by adopting a new Section 3.01.013 “Fowl” regulating the keeping of various species of fowl, and adopting a new Section 3.02.010 “Limitation on N18.: Consider and take appropriate action on a First Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Economic Development and Performance Agreement between the City and Myrish Hospitality, Incorporated, for a Hampton Inn Brand Project; and authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary documents.13.: Consider and take appropriate action on Ordinance O-10-26, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, repealing Ordinance No. O-26-25 and amending Section A8.002, “Water Rates”, and Section A8.003, “Sewer Rates”, of Article A8.000, “Utilities”, of Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kaufman to amend by removing the calculation for the base fee for the Multi-unit Type of Service for water and sewer services; providing for the incorporation of 9.: Consider and take appropriate action on an amendment to an Investment Grade Audit Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.14.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-11-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, amending the City of Kaufman Personnel Policies Manual, amending Subsection (a) “Adoption of Personnel Policies Manual.” of Section 2.03.001 “Personnel Policies Manual Adopted; Repeal of Conflicting Provisions”, of Article 2.03, “Personnel Regulations” of Chapter 2, “Administration and Personnel” of the Code of Ordinances; and providing an effective date.2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
KKBB Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS1.: Discussion regarding the current composition of the Board, including member attendance, quorum considerations, vacant positions, member interest in continued service, and potential recommendations for maintaining effective Board operations.2.: Discussion regarding the creation of bylaws, potential projects, and available grant opportunities for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.3.: Discussion regarding an update on becoming an Affiliate with Keep Texas Beautiful.4.: Discussion regarding the creation of a plan for mural installations.9: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
KEDC Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER19: ADJOURNMENT2: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)3: CONSENT AGENDA1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer of the Corporation.2.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the April 14, 2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation meeting.6: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT3.: KEDC Executive Director's Report - Discussion Only (No Action Taken) 3.1) Staff Report on monthly Kaufman EDC marketing and prospect activities; 3.2) Staff Report on monthly business retention and expansion (BRE) activities; 3.3) Staff Report on monthly commercial development activities; 3.4) Staff Report on events attended by KEDC Staff8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS4.: Consider and discuss a presentation by Tim Baker of DRT Development Group, LLC regarding interest in development opportunities in Kaufman and the Prairie Creek Crossing Business Park.5.: Consider and take appropriate action on a site enhancement matching grant application for the Twisted Horseshoe Barber Company located at 217 W. Mulberry St., Kaufman, TX.6.: Consider and take appropriate action on a new credit card vendor for the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation.13: EXECUTIVE SESSION8.: A. Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive 15: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION9.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.17: ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST18: BOARD INQUIRY7.: Consider and take appropriate action on the adoption of an annual Investment Policy for the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation.2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Planning & Zoning Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: INVOCATION3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)5: CONSENT AGENDA7: END OF CONSENT AGENDA8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS2.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a Site Plan for Harmony Bank , Kings Fort Addition, Block F, Lot 3, consisting of 1.102 acres (Property ID 240766), located within the D. Falcon Survey, Abstract No. 151, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located at 815 Kings Fort Parkway. (Case No. SP-01-26)3.: Consider and make a recommendation to City Council on a Site Plan for Waffle House , consisting of 1.3 acres (Property ID 5365), located within the D Falcon, Tract 590, in the City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and generally located at 2210 Tabor Parkway. (Case No. SP-03-26)11: ANNOUCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR12: BOARD INQUIRY13: ADJOURNMENT1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes of May 5, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
KKBB Meeting
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1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: CALL MEETING TO ORDER3: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)4: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS1.: Discussion regarding future downtown mural installations.2.: Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.3.: Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting goals, potential projects, and available grant opportunities for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.4.: Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on potential budgetary and funding needs for the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board.9: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Meeting
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1: CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER2: WORK SESSION1.: Discussion regarding a preview of the 2026-2027 City of Kaufman Budget.2.: Discussion regarding items on the Regular Session Agenda, including the consideration of Executive Session items5: WORK SESSION ADJOURNMENT6: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: CALL MEETING TO ORDER8: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)9: INAUGURATION3.: Administer Statement of Elected Officer and Oath of Office for newly elected officials.11: APPOINTMENT4.: Consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem.13: PROCLAMATION5.: National Police Week - May 10 through 166.: Public Works Week - May 17 through May 2316: RECOGNITION7.: Business of the Month - Cordell Farm & Ranch Store8.: Norman Middle School Public Art Mural19: CONSENT AGENDA9.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the April 27, 2026, Work Session and Regular City Council meeting.10.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the May 11, 2026, City Council Planning Retreat Meeting.22: END OF CONSENT AGENDA23: PUBLIC HEARING20.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.38: ADJOURNMENT25: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS12.: Consider and take appropriate action on the Site Plan for Helen Edwards Elementary School, situated on 14.86 acres of land (Property ID 16827) out of the KISD Early Childhood Center Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County. The property is generally located at 1605 Rand Road. (Case No: SP-02-26)13.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, providing reimbursement of certain costs associated with Kaufman Public Improvement District No. 4, the Highland Meadows development, and authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute necessary documents.14.: Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-07-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, accepting Public Improvements for Highland Meadows Phase 1 and establishing the date for a two (2) year warranty period.17.: Consider and take appropriate action on a Construction Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.32: ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER18.: Receive an update and discussion regarding the following:34: EXECUTIVE SESSION19.: The City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code for an executive session regarding the following:36: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION11.: Conduct a public hearing, consider, and take appropriate action on a Replat of Cottage Heights Addition , Lots 17R, 20R, and 23R, Block 14, being a replat of Lots 17 through 24, Block 14, Cottage Heights Addition, to create three residential lots. The subject property consists of approximately 0.5510 acres and is situated in the T. Beedy Survey, Abstract No. 21, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, and is generally located at 1801 Park Street (Parcel 20929). (Case No. RP-01-26)16.: Consider and take appropriate action on an amendment to a Purchase Order No. 39198 from Texas Materials Group, Inc. for street repair on Dallas Street and 6th Street through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Ellis County for pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing services to increase the amount not to exceed from $210,382.40 to $235,113.39; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute necessary documents.15.: Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance O-08-26, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, amending Ordinance No. O-24-25, adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to balance Revenue Surplus, Expense Surplus, and Shortfall; and providing an effective date. *See Taxpayer Impact Statement below.2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
KEDC Meeting - Canceled
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)3: CONSENT AGENDA1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the monthly Financial Report from the Treasurer of the Corporation.2.: Consider and take appropriate action on the minutes from the April 14, 2026 Kaufman Economic Development Corporation meeting.6: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT3.: KEDC Executive Director's Report - Discussion Only (No Action Taken) 3.1) Staff Report on monthly Kaufman EDC marketing and prospect activities; 3.2) Staff Report on monthly business retention and expansion (BRE) activities; 3.3) Staff Report on monthly commercial development activities; 3.4) Staff Report on events attended by KEDC Staff8: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS4.: Consider and take appropriate action on a new credit card vendor for the Kaufman Economic Development Corporation.10: EXECUTIVE SESSION5.: A. Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; CLOSED MEETING. (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive 12: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION6.: Consider and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session.14: ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST15: BOARD INQUIRY16: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING 05122026
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Kaufman City Council via official CivicClerk portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2: INVOCATION3: CALL MEETING TO ORDER4: CITIZENS COMMENTS / REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (5 MINUTES)5: CONSENT AGENDA7: PUBLIC HEARING9: DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS10: ADJOURNMENT2.: Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Tommy Henricks, for a variance to Chapter 118, “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 17.4.A.2 for the Minimum Lot Width requirement. The property is zoned Single Family (SF-6). The subject property is located at 1801 Park Street (Property ID 20929), being Lots 17 thru 24, Block 14, of the Cottage Heights Addition, City of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. (Case No. V-01-26)1.: Consider and take appropriate action on the Zoning Board of Adjustments minutes from the September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting.