CITY • Bailey County, TX

City of Muleshoe

Population / Scale

5,218

Property Tax Rate (FY 27)

$0.673093

per $100 (2026–2027 levy)

FY 2027 Adopted Budget

$3.8M

+6.2% YoY • +22.5% (5Y)

Outstanding Debt

$2.28M

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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend

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5-Year Freedom Trend

▼ -0.1 pts

1Y: +0.5 pts • 10Y: -1.6 pts

FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty

▼ -7.1 pts

62.2 (C) → 55.1 (D)

Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)

+6.2% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr

5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion

+22.5% (5Y)

10Y: +53.9% • Since '00: +230.5%

5Y Tax Rate Trajectory

-0.1297

FY 22: $0.8028 → FY 27: $0.6731

Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)

Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint

Now: 55.1/100 (D)

'00: 62.2 (C)'10: 59.1 (D)'17: 56.7 (D)'22: 55.2 (D)'27: 55.1 (D)

Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)

Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint

FY 27: $3.8M

'00: $1.1M'10: $1.8M'17: $2.4M'22: $3.1M'27: $3.8M

Elected & Governing Officials (5)

Austin Atchley

Councilmember, Place 3

Colt Ellis

Mayor

Crystal Alarcon

Councilmember, Place 1

Gary Parker

Councilmember, Place 4

Jackson Myers

Councilmember, Place 2

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Muleshoe Home Rule Charter

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Muleshoe Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Muleshoe Home Rule Charter
Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/38693171#38693171
Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.2% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Muleshoe

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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,756,531) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.673093 per $100 valuation: $0.563692 M&O + $0.109401 I&S) for City of Muleshoe. Source: Bailey County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation

$3.8M

General Fund

$2.4M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Capital Projects

$0.2M

Per Capita

$720

Public Safety: $1.2M (33%)

Public Works: $1.1M (28%)

Parks & Culture: $0.2M

Administration: $0.4M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.673093 / $100

FY 2026 ADOPTED-1.1% YoYFreedom Score: 54.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. O-553-0925) — City of Muleshoe

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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,536,225) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.673093 per $100 valuation) for City of Muleshoe.

Total Appropriation

$3.5M

General Fund

$2.3M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Capital Projects

$0.2M

Per Capita

$678

Public Safety: $1.2M (33%)

Public Works: $1.0M (28%)

Parks & Culture: $0.2M

Administration: $0.4M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.673093 / $100

FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Muleshoe

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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($3,576,700) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.707195 per $100 valuation) for City of Muleshoe.

Total Appropriation

$3.6M

General Fund

$2.3M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Capital Projects

$0.2M

Per Capita

$685

Public Safety: $1.2M (33%)

Public Works: $1.0M (28%)

Parks & Culture: $0.2M

Administration: $0.4M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.707195 / $100

FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Muleshoe

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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Muleshoe (Bailey County) totaling $3,415,815. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7182 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.4M

General Fund

$2.2M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Capital Projects

$0.2M

Per Capita

$655

Public Safety: $1.1M (33%)

Public Works: $1.0M (28%)

Parks & Culture: $0.2M

Administration: $0.4M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.71824 / $100

FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Muleshoe

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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Muleshoe (Bailey County) totaling $3,234,980. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7460 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$3.2M

General Fund

$2.1M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.2M

Capital Projects

$0.2M

Per Capita

$620

Public Safety: $1.1M (33%)

Public Works: $0.9M (28%)

Parks & Culture: $0.2M

Administration: $0.4M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.746018 / $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$3.76M(+6.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $720Tax Rate: $0.673093Freedom: 55.1 (D)

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FY 2026$3.54M(-1.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $678Tax Rate: $0.673093Freedom: 54.6 (D)

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FY 2025$3.58M(+4.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $685Tax Rate: $0.707195Freedom: 54.3 (D)

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FY 2024$3.42M(+5.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $655Tax Rate: $0.71824Freedom: 54.7 (D)

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FY 2023$3.23M(+5.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $620Tax Rate: $0.746018Freedom: 55 (D)

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FY 2022$3.07M(+4.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $588Tax Rate: $0.8028Freedom: 55.2 (D)

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FY 2021$2.94M(+4.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $563Tax Rate: $0.81725Freedom: 55.5 (D)

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FY 2020$2.82M(+3.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $540Tax Rate: $0.827874Freedom: 55.8 (D)

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FY 2019$2.72M(+5.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $521Tax Rate: $0.833669Freedom: 56 (D)

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FY 2018$2.58M(+5.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $494Tax Rate: $0.844507Freedom: 56.3 (D)

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FY 2017$2.44M(+4.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $468Tax Rate: $0.840284Freedom: 56.7 (D)

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FY 2016$2.33M(+5.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $447Tax Rate: $0.841965Freedom: 57.1 (D)

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FY 2015$2.22M(+3.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $426Tax Rate: $0.847017Freedom: 57.4 (D)

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FY 2014$2.14M(+4.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $410Tax Rate: $0.841935Freedom: 57.7 (D)

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FY 2013$2.04M(+5.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $392Tax Rate: $0.840251Freedom: 58 (D)

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FY 2012$1.94M(+5.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $371Tax Rate: $0.835209Freedom: 58.4 (D)

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FY 2011$1.84M(+4.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $352Tax Rate: $0.841055Freedom: 58.8 (D)

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FY 2010$1.76M(+4.0% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $338Tax Rate: $0.837691Freedom: 59.1 (D)

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FY 2009$1.69M(+4.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $325Tax Rate: $0.837691Freedom: 59.3 (D)

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FY 2008$1.63M(+5.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $312Tax Rate: $0.838529Freedom: 59.6 (D)

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FY 2007$1.55M(+4.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $296Tax Rate: $0.846076Freedom: 60 (D)

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FY 2006$1.48M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $283Tax Rate: $0.84523Freedom: 60.3 (C)

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FY 2005$1.42M(+5.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $273Tax Rate: $0.840159Freedom: 60.6 (C)

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FY 2004$1.35M(+4.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $259Tax Rate: $0.837639Freedom: 60.9 (C)

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FY 2003$1.29M(+4.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $247Tax Rate: $0.838477Freedom: 61.3 (C)

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FY 2002$1.23M(+4.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $236Tax Rate: $0.844346Freedom: 61.6 (C)

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FY 2001$1.18M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $226Tax Rate: $0.851101Freedom: 61.9 (C)

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FY 2000$1.14M(+4.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $218Tax Rate: $0.845994Freedom: 62.2 (C)

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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. O-557-0526 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100

Ordinance No. O-557-0526: Amends Utilities: Solid Waste

Enacted Ordinance No. O-557-0526 adopted on 5/11/2026 by City of Muleshoe: Amends Utilities: Solid Waste. Codified at: Art. 13.02....

Ord. O-559-0526 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100

Ordinance No. O-559-0526: Offenses and Nuisances: Sanctuary City Provisions

Enacted Ordinance No. O-559-0526 adopted on 5/11/2026 by City of Muleshoe: Offenses and Nuisances: Sanctuary City Provisions. Codified at: Art. 8.05....

Ord. O-558-0526 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100

Ordinance No. O-558-0526: Building Regulations: Shipping, Cargo, and Storage Containers; Amends Fee Schedule: Building and Construction Related Fees

Enacted Ordinance No. O-558-0526 adopted on 5/11/2026 by City of Muleshoe: Building Regulations: Shipping, Cargo, and Storage Containers; Amends Fee Schedule: B...

Ord. O-556-0326 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100

Ordinance No. O-556-0326: Approves Rate Review Mechanism Tariff

Enacted Ordinance No. O-556-0326 adopted on 3/9/2026 by City of Muleshoe: Approves Rate Review Mechanism Tariff....

Ord. O-555-1025 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. O-555-1025: Amends Existing Atmos Franchise

Enacted Ordinance No. O-555-1025 adopted on 10-13-2025 by City of Muleshoe: Amends Existing Atmos Franchise....

Ord. O-551-0825 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. O-551-0825: Removes Property From ETJ

Enacted Ordinance No. O-551-0825 adopted on 9/8/2025 by City of Muleshoe: Removes Property From ETJ....

Ord. O-554-0925 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100

Ordinance No. O-554-0925: Amends Fee Schedule

Enacted Ordinance No. O-554-0925 adopted on 9/8/2025 by City of Muleshoe: Amends Fee Schedule. Codified at: Apx. A....

Ord. O-553-0925 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. O-553-0925: Budget

Enacted Ordinance No. O-553-0925 adopted on 9/8/2025 by City of Muleshoe: Budget....

Ord. O-552-0925 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100

Ordinance No. O-552-0925: Tax Levy

Enacted Ordinance No. O-552-0925 adopted on 9/8/2025 by City of Muleshoe: Tax Levy....

Ord. O-518-0220 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100

Ordinance No. O-518-0220: Amends weeds, rubbish, brush or other objectionable or unsanitary matters

Enacted Ordinance No. O-518-0220 adopted on 2/-/20 by City of Muleshoe: Amends weeds, rubbish, brush or other objectionable or unsanitary matters. Codified at: ...

Chapter CHA • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Chapter CHA Home Rule Charter (§ 1.01 - § 11.13) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter CHA Home Rule Charter (§ 1.01 - § 11.13)....

Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.11.008) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.11.008)....

Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....

Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100

Chapter 6 Health and Sanitation (§ 6.02.001 - § 6.04.010) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 6 Health and Sanitation (§ 6.02.001 - § 6.04.010...

Ord. O-522-0820 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100

Ordinance No. O-522-0820: Tax levy, FY 20-21

Enacted Ordinance No. O-522-0820 adopted on 8/-/20 by City of Muleshoe: Tax levy, FY 20-21....

Ord. O-09-2000A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. O-09-2000A: Adopts budget, FY 00-01

Enacted Ordinance No. O-09-2000A adopted on 9/19/100 by City of Muleshoe: Adopts budget, FY 00-01....

Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100

Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.05.012) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.05.01...

Chapter 11 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100

Chapter 11 Taxation (§ 11.02.001 - § 11.05.001) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 11 Taxation (§ 11.02.001 - § 11.05.001)....

Ord. O-497-0817 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. O-497-0817: Adopts updated home rule charter as amended on May 9, 2015

Enacted Ordinance No. O-497-0817 adopted on by City of Muleshoe: Adopts updated home rule charter as amended on May 9, 2015....

Chapter 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100

Chapter 4 Business Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.05.005) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Business Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.05.005)...

Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Appendix (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....

Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Chapter 9 Personnel (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.03.002) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 9 Personnel (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.03.002)....

Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100

Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.05.003) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.02.001 - §...

Chapter 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100

Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.09.005) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.09.005)...

Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Chapter 7 Municipal Court (§ 7.01.001 - § 7.03.009) (City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances)

Codified chapter in the City of Muleshoe Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 7 Municipal Court (§ 7.01.001 - § 7.03.009)....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of Muleshoe Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 674 (19.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3

Austin Atchley WINNER

100.0% (593 votes)

Councilmember, Place 4

Gary Parker WINNER

100.0% (593 votes)

Mayor

Colt Ellis WINNER

100.0% (593 votes)

Councilmember, Place 1

Crystal Alarcon WINNER

100.0% (593 votes)

Councilmember, Place 2

Jackson Myers WINNER

100.0% (593 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 816 (23.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

64.0% (522 votes)

Michael R. Vance

36.0% (294 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 710 (20.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

54.0% (383 votes)

Michael R. Vance

46.0% (327 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Muleshoe 2022 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Muleshoe to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 923 (26.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

62.0% (572 votes)

David C. Morales

38.0% (351 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 887 (25.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

64.0% (568 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

36.0% (319 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 958 (27.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

72.0% (690 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

28.0% (268 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Muleshoe 2019 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Muleshoe to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (24.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

67.0% (571 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

33.0% (281 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 674 (19.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

67.0% (452 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

33.0% (222 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 710 (20.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

61.0% (433 votes)

David C. Morales

39.0% (277 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 603 (17.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

59.0% (356 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

41.0% (247 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 816 (23.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

58.0% (473 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

42.0% (343 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Muleshoe 2014 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Muleshoe to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 781 (22.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

59.0% (461 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

41.0% (320 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (24.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

68.0% (579 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

32.0% (273 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED

City of Muleshoe 2012 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Muleshoe to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 710 (20.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

63.0% (447 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

37.0% (263 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,064 (30.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

59.0% (628 votes)

David C. Morales

41.0% (436 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (24.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

58.0% (494 votes)

Michael R. Vance

42.0% (358 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,029 (29.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

60.0% (617 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

40.0% (412 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 674 (19.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

60.0% (404 votes)

David C. Morales

40.0% (270 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (16.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

54.0% (307 votes)

David C. Morales

46.0% (261 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (24.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

60.0% (511 votes)

David C. Morales

40.0% (341 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 532 (15.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

59.0% (314 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

41.0% (218 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED

City of Muleshoe 2004 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Muleshoe to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (16.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

70.0% (398 votes)

David C. Morales

30.0% (170 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (24.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

64.0% (545 votes)

Michael R. Vance

36.0% (307 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,064 (30.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

69.0% (734 votes)

Michael R. Vance

31.0% (330 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Muleshoe Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (16.0% of 3,548 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Colt Ellis WINNER

64.0% (364 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

36.0% (204 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Muleshoe 2000 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $1.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Muleshoe to issue $1,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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8: Adjourn 1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees 1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Muleshoe City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings