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CITY • Dallas County, TX

City of Ovilla

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 56.7/100▼ -0.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #893 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #205 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
63/100
Regulatory Restraint
27/100
Debt Burden
88.2/100
Population / Scale
4,771
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.616213
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.8M
+6.2% YoY • +29.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$1.56M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

DG
David Griffin
Councilmember, Place 3
place3griffin@cityofovilla.org
DO
Dean Oberg
Councilmember, Place 2
place2oberg@cityofovilla.org
DH
Douglas Hunt
Councilmember, Place 4
place4hunt@cityofovilla.org
KC
Kimberly Case
Councilmember, Place 1
place1case@cityofovilla.org
RD
Richard Dormier
Mayor
mayordormier@cityofovilla.org
SJ
Sharon Jungman
Councilmember, Place 5
place5jungman@cityofovilla.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.2% YoYFreedom Score: 56.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ovilla
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,784,436) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.616213 per $100 valuation) for City of Ovilla. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Ovilla).

Total Appropriation
$9.8M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$2,051
Public Safety: $3.0M (31%)
0
Public Works: $2.7M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.616213 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 10, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-08-10-6) — City of Ovilla
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($9,217,556) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.616213 per $100 valuation) for City of Ovilla.

Total Appropriation
$9.2M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,932
Public Safety: $2.8M (30%)
0
Public Works: $2.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.616213 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ovilla
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,654,329) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.626213 per $100 valuation) for City of Ovilla.

Total Appropriation
$8.7M
General Fund
$5.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,814
Public Safety: $2.6M (30%)
0
Public Works: $2.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.626213 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 56.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ovilla
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Ovilla (Dallas County) totaling $8,199,270. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6262 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$8.2M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,719
Public Safety: $2.5M (30%)
0
Public Works: $2.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.626213 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 56.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ovilla
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Ovilla (Dallas County) totaling $7,889,983. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6262 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$7.9M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,654
Public Safety: $2.4M (30%)
0
Public Works: $2.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.626213 / $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$9.78M(+6.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $2,051Tax Rate: $0.616213Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2026$9.22M(+6.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,932Tax Rate: $0.616213Freedom: 55.8 (D)
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FY 2025$8.65M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,814Tax Rate: $0.626213Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2024$8.20M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,719Tax Rate: $0.626213Freedom: 56.5 (D)
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FY 2023$7.89M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,654Tax Rate: $0.626213Freedom: 56.7 (D)
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FY 2022$7.56M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $1,584Tax Rate: $0.6600Freedom: 57 (D)
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FY 2021$7.16M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $1,500Tax Rate: $0.66726Freedom: 57.3 (D)
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FY 2020$6.86M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,439Tax Rate: $0.675934Freedom: 57.6 (D)
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FY 2019$6.51M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $1,365Tax Rate: $0.67999Freedom: 57.9 (D)
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FY 2018$6.17M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,294Tax Rate: $0.68339Freedom: 58.3 (D)
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FY 2017$5.93M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $1,242Tax Rate: $0.686124Freedom: 58.5 (D)
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FY 2016$5.66M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,187Tax Rate: $0.687496Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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FY 2015$5.46M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,144Tax Rate: $0.688871Freedom: 59.1 (D)
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FY 2014$5.19M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,088Tax Rate: $0.692315Freedom: 59.4 (D)
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FY 2013$4.94M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,036Tax Rate: $0.697854Freedom: 59.7 (D)
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FY 2012$4.73M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $991Tax Rate: $0.696458Freedom: 60.1 (C)
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FY 2011$4.54M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $0.698547Freedom: 60.3 (C)
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FY 2010$4.37M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $916Tax Rate: $0.694356Freedom: 60.6 (C)
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FY 2009$4.19M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $877Tax Rate: $0.692273Freedom: 60.9 (C)
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FY 2008$4.04M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $846Tax Rate: $0.688119Freedom: 61.1 (C)
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FY 2007$3.87M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $811Tax Rate: $0.694312Freedom: 61.4 (C)
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FY 2006$3.67M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $770Tax Rate: $0.693618Freedom: 61.7 (C)
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FY 2005$3.49M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $732Tax Rate: $0.691537Freedom: 62.1 (C)
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FY 2004$3.31M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.687388Freedom: 62.5 (C)
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FY 2003$3.16M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $662Tax Rate: $0.688075Freedom: 62.8 (C)
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FY 2002$3.04M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $638Tax Rate: $0.685323Freedom: 63 (C)
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FY 2001$2.90M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $609Tax Rate: $0.686008Freedom: 63.4 (C)
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FY 2000$2.75M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $576Tax Rate: $0.691496Freedom: 63.7 (C)
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Ordinance No. 101326-B • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-B, an ordinance of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, Article A7.000, “WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING”, Section A7.003, “Water and W
4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-B, an ordinance of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule...
Ord. 2026-10-13-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
5. Code Enforcement Position 6. Ovilla Restaurant & Dining Preferences Survey 7. Ovilla Night Out, Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8. Wreath Laying Event Honoring Veterans, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. Code Enforcement Position 6. Ovilla Restaurant & Dining Preferences Survey 7. Ovilla Night Out, Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8. Wre...
Ord. 2026-09-28-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Ovilla - September 28, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Ovilla on 2026-09-28. Official agenda docket items for City of Ovilla...
Ord. 2026-09-14-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Ovilla - September 14, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Ovilla on 2026-09-14. Official agenda docket items for City of Ovilla...
Ord. 2026-08-24-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodation will be made to assist your needs. A quorum of the Ovilla Planni
X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in adv...
Ordinance No. 081026-A • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 081026-A,
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 081026-A,...
Ordinance No. 081026-B • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 081026-B,
2. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 081026-B,...
Ord. 2026-08-10-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
1. City Council Special Called Meeting, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Budget adoption
1. City Council Special Called Meeting, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Budget adoption...
Ord. 2026-23 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 74/100
5. DISCUSSION – Discuss the City’s current sign ordinance and regulations governing the
5. DISCUSSION – Discuss the City’s current sign ordinance and regulations governing the...
Ord. 2026-07-13-21 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
3. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a Minor Plat request filed
3. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a Minor Plat request filed...
Ord. 2026-06-08-20 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a minor plat request filed
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a minor plat request filed...
Ord. 2026-23 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
4. DISCUSSION – Discuss ordinances related to recreational vehicles and parking
4. DISCUSSION – Discuss ordinances related to recreational vehicles and parking...
Ord. 2026-22 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss the election and take possible action on Ordinance
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss the election and take possible action on Ordinance...
Ord. 2026-05-11-28 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on hiring a full -time code
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on hiring a full -time code...
Ord. 2026-04-13-2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant to authorization by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the ...
Ord. 2026-03-09-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
6. Mid-year budget review and amendments 7. Code Compliance Position 8. FD Brush Truck Purchase 9. City of Ovilla and CWD X-Treme Green Event and Trash Off, May 30, 2026; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS The City Council welcomes comments from c
6. Mid-year budget review and amendments 7. Code Compliance Position 8. FD Brush Truck Purchase 9. City of Ovilla and CWD X-Treme Green Event and Trash Off, May...
Ord. 2026-02-09-2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant to authorization by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the ...
Ordinance No. 011226-A • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 011226-A,
1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 011226-A,...
Ord. 101425-A • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 101425-A: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Stop Intersections
Enacted Ordinance No. 101425-A adopted on 10/14/2025 by City of Ovilla: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Stop Intersections. Codified at: Art...
Ord. 090825-A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 090825-A: Approving a Negotiated Settlement
Enacted Ordinance No. 090825-A adopted on 9/8/2025 by City of Ovilla: Approving a Negotiated Settlement....
Ord. 081825-B • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 081825-B: Tax Levy
Enacted Ordinance No. 081825-B adopted on 8/18/2025 by City of Ovilla: Tax Levy....
Ord. 081825-A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 081825-A: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 081825-A adopted on 8/18/2025 by City of Ovilla: Budget....
Ord. 060925-A • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 060925-A: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Stop Intersections
Enacted Ordinance No. 060925-A adopted on 6/9/2025 by City of Ovilla: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Stop Intersections. Codified at: Art. ...
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.09.155) (City of Ovilla Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Ovilla Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.09.155)....
Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix (City of Ovilla Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Ovilla Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-12

May 2025 City of Ovilla Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 616 (19.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor
Richard Dormier WINNER
100.0% (542 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5
Sharon Jungman WINNER
100.0% (542 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Douglas Hunt WINNER
100.0% (542 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
David Griffin WINNER
100.0% (542 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Dean Oberg WINNER
100.0% (542 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Kimberly Case WINNER
100.0% (542 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 973 (30.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
72.0% (701 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (272 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 616 (19.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
60.0% (370 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (246 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 616 (19.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
54.0% (333 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (283 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 973 (30.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
55.0% (535 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (438 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 973 (30.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
59.0% (574 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (399 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 746 (23.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
58.0% (433 votes)
David C. Morales
42.0% (313 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 552 (17.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
64.0% (353 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 876 (27.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
64.0% (561 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (315 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 552 (17.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
64.0% (353 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 552 (17.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
56.0% (309 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (243 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 454 (14.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
55.0% (250 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (204 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 552 (17.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
64.0% (353 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 908 (28.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
54.0% (490 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (418 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 616 (19.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
67.0% (413 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (203 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 616 (19.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
56.0% (345 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (271 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 811 (25.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
72.0% (584 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (227 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 714 (22.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
61.0% (436 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (278 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 876 (27.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
60.0% (526 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (350 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 811 (25.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
70.0% (568 votes)
David C. Morales
30.0% (243 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 681 (21.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
63.0% (429 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (252 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 941 (29.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
59.0% (555 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (386 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 973 (30.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
57.0% (555 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (418 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 714 (22.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
66.0% (471 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (243 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Ovilla Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 714 (22.0% of 3,244 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Richard Dormier WINNER
55.0% (393 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (321 votes)

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2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - October 13, 2026

2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - September 28, 2026

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - September 14, 2026

2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - August 24, 2026

2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - August 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME MESSAGE2: II. INVOCATION – Councilmember Oberg will give the invocation.3: III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Jungman will lead the pledges.4: IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENDATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS5: V. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS7: 2. Heritage Day, September 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.8: 3. Comprehensive Plan Town Hall Meeting, September 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Vertical9: 4. FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Projects10: VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS11: VII. CONSENT AGENDA12: 1. Minutes of the Special Called Council Meeting, July 27, 202613: 2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, July 13, 202614: 3. Financial Transactions over $5,00015: 4. Quarterly Investment Report16: VIII. REGULAR AGENDA19: 3. DISCUSSION – Request from Mayor Pro Tem Hunt to discuss National Night Out.20: 4. DISCUSSION – Discuss proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.**21: 5. PUBLIC HEARING/DISCUSSION/ACTION – Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal22: 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on setting the proposed tax23: 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda24: IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION25: X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION26: XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION27: XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS28: XIII. ADJOURNMENT6: 1. City Council Special Called Meeting, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (Budget adoption17: 1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 081026-A,18: 2. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 081026-B,
2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - July 27, 2026

2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - July 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME MESSAGE2: II. INVOCATION – Councilmember Case will give the invocation.3: III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Hunt will lead the pledges.4: IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENDATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS5: 1. Proclamation – Honoring Paige Greenburg’s Accomplishments6: 2. Proclamation – Recognizing Eagle Scouts Landry Knight and London Knight7: V. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS8: 1. Comprehensive Plan Town Hall Meetings, next one scheduled for September 29, 20269: 2. Park Survey10: 3. FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Projects11: 4. City Council Special Called Budget Workshop, July 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.12: 5. Information on livestreaming13: VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS14: VII. CONSENT AGENDA15: 1. Minutes of the Special Called Council Meeting, June 29, 202616: 2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, June 8, 202617: 3. Financial Transactions over $5,00018: VIII. REGULAR AGENDA19: 1. DISCUSSION – Presentation by The Heights Ellis County Family Resources.20: 2. DISCUSSION – Presentation by Dalton Aiken with Public Management regarding the22: 4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on the Founders Park Parking24: 6. DISCUSSION – Discuss the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.**25: 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda26: IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION27: X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION28: XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION29: XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS30: XIII. ADJOURNMENT23: 5. DISCUSSION – Discuss the City’s current sign ordinance and regulations governing the21: 3. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a Minor Plat request filed
2026-06-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - June 29, 2026

2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - June 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME MESSAGE2: II. INVOCATION – Councilmember Griffin will give the invocation.3: III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Jungman will lead the pledges.4: IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENDATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS5: 1. Proclamation – Recognizing Barbara Turner’s contributions to the City of Ovilla6: 2. Proclamation and Presentation – Recognizing Ellis County Emergency Services District7: 3. Proclamation – Recognizing a National Weekly Prayer Initiative in Anticipation of the8: V. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS9: 1. Comprehensive Plan Town Hall Meetings10: 2. Park Survey11: 3. FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Projects12: 4. City of Ovilla and CWD X-Treme Green Event and Trash Off13: 5. Livestreaming14: VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS15: VII. CONSENT AGENDA16: 1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, May 11, 202617: 2. Financial Transactions over $5,00018: 3. Accepting resignation of Michael Aguillard from the Ovilla Board of Adjustment19: VIII. REGULAR AGENDA21: 2. DISCUSSION – Presentation by Oakhull Investment Group and Ladera Living 55+22: 3. DISCUSSION – Discuss platting requirements and procedures and possible revision,24: 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on appointment of three25: 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on appointment of two26: 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on appointment of four27: 8. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on awarding a bid for the28: 9. DISCUSSION – Discuss the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.29: 10. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda30: IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION31: X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION32: XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION33: XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS34: XIII. ADJOURNMENT23: 4. DISCUSSION – Discuss ordinances related to recreational vehicles and parking20: 1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a minor plat request filed
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - May 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME MESSAGE2: II. INVOCATION – Councilmember Case will give the invocation.3: III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Oberg will lead the pledges.4: IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENDATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS5: 1. Best Southwest Partnership Mayoral Scholarship Presentation – Clay Gichuru6: 2. Proclamation – Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month7: 3. Proclamation – National Police Week, May 10, 2026 through May 16, 20268: 4. Proclamation – National Public Works Week, May 17, 2026 through May 23, 20269: V. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS10: 1. CDBG Grant11: 2. Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Application12: 3. Park Grants13: 4. FY 2025-2026 Budgeted Projects14: 5. Community Development/Economic Development Director Position15: 6. City of Ovilla and CWD X-Treme Green Event and Trash Off, May 30, 2026; 8:00 a.m.16: VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS17: VII. CONSENT AGENDA18: 1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, April 13, 202619: 2. Financial Transactions over $5,00020: 3. Quarterly Investment Report21: VIII. REGULAR AGENDA23: 2. Mayor Dormier will issue a certificate of election to each candidate declared elected. The24: 3. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on nominations and an25: 4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on a recommendation to the26: 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on approval of a professional27: 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on approval of a professional29: 8. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on approval of a contract with30: 9. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss mid-year budget review and take possible action on31: 10. DISCUSSION – Discuss city council priorities for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.32: 11. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda33: IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION34: X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION35: XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION28: 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on hiring a full -time code36: XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS37: XIII. ADJOURNMENT22: 1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss the election and take possible action on Ordinance
2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - April 13, 2026

2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - March 09, 2026

2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - February 09, 2026

2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla - January 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME MESSAGE2: II. INVOCATION – Councilmember Case will give the invocation.3: III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Hunt will lead the pledges.4: IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENDATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS5: V. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL BUSINESS6: 1. Christmas Luncheons7: 2. May 2, 2026 General Election8: 3. Community Progress and Achievements Newsletter9: 4. Annual Ovilla Service League Fundraiser/Dinner10: 5. Independent Audit11: 6. ADA Heritage Park Improvements12: 7. Roadway Marking Improvements13: 8. City of Ovilla and CWD X-Treme Green Event and Trash Off, April 11, 2026; 8:0014: 9. 2026 Ellis Appraisal District BOD Elections Results15: VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS16: VII. CONSENT AGENDA17: 1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 8, 202518: 2. Financial Transactions over $5,00019: VIII. REGULAR AGENDA21: 2. DISCUSSION – Discuss and receive City Council guidance and feedback regarding the22: 3. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda23: IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION24: X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION25: XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION26: XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS27: XIII. ADJOURNMENT20: 1. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 011226-A,
2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting

2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Ovilla City Council Regular Meeting