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CITY • Collin County, TX

City of Sachse

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 50.6/100▼ -1.8 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1075 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #86 (TIER 3 MID)
Fiscal Restraint
61/100
Regulatory Restraint
31.9/100
Debt Burden
60.2/100
Population / Scale
33,008
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.650416
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$62.4M
+5.6% YoY • +28.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$100.18M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

BF
Brett Franks
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
bfranks@cityofsachse.com
CL
Chance Lindsey
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
clindsey@cityofsachse.com
FM
Frank Millsap
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
fmillsap@cityofsachse.com
JB
Jeff Bickerstaff
Mayor (At-Large)
jbickerstaff@cityofsachse.com
LB
Lindsay Buhler
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
lbuhler@cityofsachse.com
MP
Matt Prestenberg
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
mprestenberg@cityofsachse.com
MH
Michelle Howarth
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
mhowarth@cityofsachse.com

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Sachse Home Rule Charter

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

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Sachse Home Rule Charter
Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39974080#39974080
Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 50.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sachse
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($62,421,997) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.650416 per $100 valuation: $0.456209 M&O + $0.194207 I&S) for City of Sachse. Source: Collin County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$62.4M
General Fund
$33.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.1M
Capital Projects
$3.5M
Per Capita
$1,891
Public Safety: $17.1M (27%)
0
Public Works: $16.2M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $3.0M
Administration: $6.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.650416 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2.) — City of Sachse
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($59,100,546) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.650416 per $100 valuation) for City of Sachse.

Total Appropriation
$59.1M
General Fund
$31.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.7M
Capital Projects
$3.3M
Per Capita
$1,790
Public Safety: $16.1M (27%)
0
Public Works: $15.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.8M
Administration: $5.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.650416 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sachse
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($55,500,204) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.650416 per $100 valuation) for City of Sachse.

Total Appropriation
$55.5M
General Fund
$29.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.0M
Capital Projects
$3.1M
Per Capita
$1,681
Public Safety: $15.2M (27%)
0
Public Works: $14.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.7M
Administration: $5.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.650416 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sachse
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Sachse (Collin County) totaling $53,365,581. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6504 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$53.4M
General Fund
$28.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.7M
Capital Projects
$3.0M
Per Capita
$1,617
Public Safety: $14.6M (27%)
0
Public Works: $13.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.6M
Administration: $5.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.650416 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sachse
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Sachse (Collin County) totaling $51,018,720. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6504 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$51.0M
General Fund
$27.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.3M
Capital Projects
$2.9M
Per Capita
$1,546
Public Safety: $14.0M (27%)
0
Public Works: $13.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.5M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.650416 / $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$62.42M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $1,891Tax Rate: $0.650416Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2026$59.10M(+6.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.6MPer Capita: $1,790Tax Rate: $0.650416Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$55.50M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.8MPer Capita: $1,681Tax Rate: $0.650416Freedom: 51.5 (D)
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FY 2024$53.37M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.7MPer Capita: $1,617Tax Rate: $0.650416Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$51.02M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.4MPer Capita: $1,546Tax Rate: $0.650416Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$48.77M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.2MPer Capita: $1,477Tax Rate: $0.700734Freedom: 52.4 (D)
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FY 2021$46.42M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.9MPer Capita: $1,406Tax Rate: $0.710544Freedom: 52.8 (D)
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FY 2020$44.44M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.9MPer Capita: $1,346Tax Rate: $0.715518Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$42.42M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.8MPer Capita: $1,285Tax Rate: $0.724104Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$40.61M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.8MPer Capita: $1,230Tax Rate: $0.734241Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$38.50M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.7MPer Capita: $1,166Tax Rate: $0.733507Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$37.12M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.9MPer Capita: $1,125Tax Rate: $0.739375Freedom: 54.5 (D)
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FY 2015$35.51M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $1,076Tax Rate: $0.744551Freedom: 54.9 (D)
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FY 2014$34.01M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.3MPer Capita: $1,030Tax Rate: $0.749018Freedom: 55.2 (D)
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FY 2013$32.66M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $990Tax Rate: $0.748269Freedom: 55.5 (D)
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FY 2012$31.50M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.9MPer Capita: $954Tax Rate: $0.746772Freedom: 55.8 (D)
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FY 2011$30.11M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $912Tax Rate: $0.744532Freedom: 56.1 (D)
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FY 2010$28.61M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $867Tax Rate: $0.743043Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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FY 2009$27.16M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $823Tax Rate: $0.7423Freedom: 57 (D)
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FY 2008$25.97M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $787Tax Rate: $0.748981Freedom: 57.3 (D)
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FY 2007$24.67M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $747Tax Rate: $0.754224Freedom: 57.7 (D)
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FY 2006$23.58M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $714Tax Rate: $0.759504Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2005$22.63M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $686Tax Rate: $0.764821Freedom: 58.4 (D)
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FY 2004$21.84M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $662Tax Rate: $0.76941Freedom: 58.6 (D)
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FY 2003$21.07M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $638Tax Rate: $0.76941Freedom: 58.9 (D)
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FY 2002$20.26M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $614Tax Rate: $0.770179Freedom: 59.2 (D)
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FY 2001$19.17M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $581Tax Rate: $0.7748Freedom: 59.6 (D)
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FY 2000$18.37M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $557Tax Rate: $0.775575Freedom: 59.9 (D)
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Ord. 2026-2. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.
Enacted by City of Sachse in City of Sachse City Council Meeting on 2026-10-05 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance....
Ord. 2026-10-05-1. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of busi...
Ord. 2026-4. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Authorize the City Manager to execute a seven-year contract with Motorola Solutions for Body Worn, In-Car, and Interview room camera systems, the associated hardware, software, cloud storage, installation, and warranty for Police Department operations in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-Nine 50/100 Dollars. ($267,399.50)
Authorize the City Manager to execute the presented contract with Motorola Solutions....
Ord. 2026-09-30-1. (b6037f) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of busine...
Ord. 2026-09-30-1. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of busine...
Ord. 2026-09-29-1. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of busine...
Ord. 2026-09-29-1. (300f2f) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a special meeting on [EVENT_DATE_DAY], at [EVENT_TIME] to consider the following items of busine...
Ord. 2026-09-28-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Sachse on 2026-09-28. Item considered during City of Sachse Planning and Zoning Commission Meetin...
Ord. 2026-09-23-1. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The Economic Development Corporation Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The Economic Development Corporation Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM to cons...
Ord. 2026-09-21-1. (1556b5) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of b...
Ord. 2026-09-21-1. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discuss and consider approving a resolution amending the City of Sachse City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, providing a repealing clause, and providing an effective date.
Discuss and consider approving a resolution amending City Council Rules of Order and Procedures....
Ord. 2026-5. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Authorize the City Manager to execute a six-year contract with Motorola Solutions for infrastructure and software upgrades and ongoing maintenance of said infrastructure and software, of the Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse (GMRS) radio system, in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-One Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 Dollars. ($421,589.24)
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Motorola Solutions for upgrades and ongoing maintenance of the GMRS radio system....
Ord. 2026-09-14-1. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The Library Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The Library Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM to consider the following items of ...
Ord. 2026-09-14-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Sachse on 2026-09-14. Item considered during City of Sachse Planning and Zoning Commission Meetin...
Ord. 2026-09-10-1. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The Municipal Development District Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The Municipal Development District Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM to conside...
Ord. 2026-09-10-1. (c963e4) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Call to Order: The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the foll...
Ord. 2026-1. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:
Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of b...
Ord. 2026-09-08-3. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Approve a resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County and the City of Sachse, for household hazardous waste disposal services for fiscal year 2026-2027; and providing an effective date.
Approve the resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement....
Ord. 2026-5. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Consider making appointments to the Bond 2027 Committee.
Make appointments to the Bond 2027 Committee....
Ord. 2026-09-08-3. (874d02) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Approve a resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County and the City of Sachse, for household hazardous waste disposal services for fiscal year 2026-2027; and providing an effective date.
Approve the resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement....
Ord. 2026-4. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consider an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) at a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.456209 and a Debt Service rate of $0.194207 for a total rate of $0.650416 per One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Sachse as of January 1, 2026, to provide revenu
Approve an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) at a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0...
Ord. 2026-1. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider an ordinance of the City Council of Sachse, Texas, authorizing certain budget and Capital Improvement Plan amendments pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan; and providing an effective date.
Approve an ordinance authorizing certain Budget and Capital Improvement Plan amendments pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement P...
Ord. 2026-2. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, adopting the budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with said budget; appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues for said fiscal year for the maintenance and operation of the various
Approve the ordinance approving and adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027....
Ord. 2026-4. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) at a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.456209 and a Debt Service rate of $0.194207 for a total rate of $0.650416 per One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Sachse as of January 1, 2026, to provide revenu
Approve an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) at a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0...
Ord. 2026-08-24-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Sachse on 2026-08-24. Item considered during City of Sachse Planning and Zoning Commission Meetin...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-06-23

June 2026 City of Sachse Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 4,264 (19.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Chance Lindsey WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Frank Millsap WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Brett Franks WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Matt Prestenberg WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Michelle Howarth WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
Lindsay Buhler WINNER
100.0% (3,752 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,836 (26.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
66.0% (3,852 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (1,984 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,387 (24.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
55.0% (2,963 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (2,424 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02

City of Sachse 2021 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,265 (19.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
60.0% (2,559 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (1,706 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,734 (30.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
72.0% (4,848 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (1,886 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,509 (29.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
57.0% (3,710 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (2,799 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,489 (20.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
60.0% (2,693 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,796 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,938 (22.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
58.0% (2,864 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (2,074 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,591 (16.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
61.0% (2,191 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (1,400 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,591 (16.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
72.0% (2,586 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (1,005 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,162 (23.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
72.0% (3,717 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (1,445 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,714 (21.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
62.0% (2,923 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (1,791 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,060 (27.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
55.0% (3,333 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (2,727 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,938 (22.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
54.0% (2,667 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (2,271 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,162 (23.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
62.0% (3,200 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (1,962 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,265 (19.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
61.0% (2,602 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (1,663 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,836 (26.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
61.0% (3,560 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (2,276 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,387 (24.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
70.0% (3,771 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (1,616 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,142 (14.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
63.0% (1,979 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (1,163 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,142 (14.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
69.0% (2,168 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (974 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,060 (27.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
55.0% (3,333 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (2,727 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,285 (28.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
67.0% (4,211 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (2,074 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,734 (30.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
55.0% (3,704 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (3,030 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Sachse Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 4,714 (21.0% of 22,445 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Jeff Bickerstaff WINNER
64.0% (3,017 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (1,697 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (350)

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2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
J.: AdjournmentC.: Public Comment3.: Authorize the purchase of one 2026 John Deere 310P Backhoe Loader from RDO Equipment through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program (#011723-JDC) not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($127,000.00).1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:4.: Authorize the City Manager to execute a seven-year contract with Motorola Solutions for Body Worn, In-Car, and Interview room camera systems, the associated hardware, software, cloud storage, installation, and warranty for Police Department operations in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-Nine 50/100 Dollars. ($267,399.50)2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.
2026-09-30 • SPECIAL SESSION

City Council Special Meeting

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse City Council Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-09-29 • SPECIAL SESSION

City Council Special Meeting

4 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse City Council Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 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 session10: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting

7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
A.: Meeting Opening1.: Call to Order: The Economic Development Corporation Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider the following items of business:2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.B.: Public CommentC.: Consent Agenda1.: Approve the August 20, 2026, regular meeting minutes.2.: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending June 30, 2026.3.: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending July 31, 2026.4.: Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.D.: Discussion Items1.: Receive any reports and presentations by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation President, Board Members, Executive Director, and staff regarding items of community interest; special events; announcements and activities; office, industrial, commercial, or retail business retention; and marketing projects.2.: Receive a briefing on the 5th Street District Activation and Action Plan.E.: Executive Session1.: The Sachse Economic Development Corporation shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.087 Economic Development Deliberations: Deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive relating to the development of Project Crimson.F.: Action Resulting from Executive Session1.: Take any action as a result of Executive Session - deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive relating to the development of Project Crimson.G.: Adjournment
2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Meeting

6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
A.: Meeting Opening1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.B.: Public CommentC.: Council/Staff Reports and Updates1.: Report on Public Comment from the September 8, 2026, City Council meeting.2.: Mayor and City Council announcements regarding special events, current activities, and local achievements.D.: Consent Agenda1.: Approve the September 8, 2026, meeting minutes.2.: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending July 31, 2026.3.: Accept the quarterly budget and investment reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.4.: Approve and adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution No. R-2026-09 by amending refuse service fees and providing for an effective date.5.: Authorize the City Manager to execute a six-year contract with Motorola Solutions for infrastructure and software upgrades and ongoing maintenance of said infrastructure and software, of the Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse (GMRS) radio system, in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-One Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 Dollars. ($421,589.24)6.: Cancel the October 19, 2026, Council meeting.E.: Action ItemsF.: Adjournment1.: Discuss and consider approving a resolution amending the City of Sachse City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, providing a repealing clause, and providing an effective date.
2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.B.: Public Comment3.: Accept the quarterly budget and investment reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.4.: Approve and adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution No. R-2026-09 by amending refuse service fees and providing for an effective date.6.: Cancel the October 19, 2026, Council meeting.F.: Adjournment5.: Authorize the City Manager to execute a six-year contract with Motorola Solutions for infrastructure and software upgrades and ongoing maintenance of said infrastructure and software, of the Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Sachse (GMRS) radio system, in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-One Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-Nine and 24/100 Dollars. ($421,589.24)1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Library Board Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Library Board Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 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 session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Municipal Development District Board Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Municipal Development District Board Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Meeting

8 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
A.: Meeting Opening1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.B.: Recognition1.: Present a proclamation to the North Texas Food Bank recognizing September as Hunger Action Month and the City's participation in the Peanut Butter Drive.C.: Public CommentD.: Council/Staff Reports and Updates1.: Report on Public Comment from the August 17, 2026, City Council meeting.2.: Mayor and City Council announcements regarding special events, current activities, and local achievements.E.: Consent Agenda1.: Approve the August 17, 2026, meeting minutes.2.: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending June 30, 2026.F.: Action Items3.: Consider ratifying the property tax increase in the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Record vote required.)5.: Consider making appointments to the Bond 2027 Committee.G.: Discussion Items1.: Discuss and provide direction related to the design of Industrial Drive.H.: Adjournment3.: Approve a resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County and the City of Sachse, for household hazardous waste disposal services for fiscal year 2026-2027; and providing an effective date.2.: Consider an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, adopting the budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with said budget; appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues for said fiscal year for the maintenance and operation of the various1.: Consider an ordinance of the City Council of Sachse, Texas, authorizing certain budget and Capital Improvement Plan amendments pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan; and providing an effective date.4.: Consider an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) at a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.456209 and a Debt Service rate of $0.194207 for a total rate of $0.650416 per One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Sachse as of January 1, 2026, to provide revenu
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.C.: Public CommentH.: Adjournment5.: Consider making appointments to the Bond 2027 Committee.4.: Consider an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027) at a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.456209 and a Debt Service rate of $0.194207 for a total rate of $0.650416 per One Hundred Dollars ($100) assessed valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Sachse as of January 1, 2026, to provide revenu1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:3.: Approve a resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Household Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County and the City of Sachse, for household hazardous waste disposal services for fiscal year 2026-2027; and providing an effective date.
2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Cancelled

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: 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 session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting

7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
A.: Meeting Opening1.: Call to Order: The Economic Development Corporation Board of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider the following items of business:2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.B.: Public CommentC.: Consent Agenda1.: Approve the June 25, 2026, regular meeting minutes.2.: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending May 31, 2026.D.: Discussion Items1.: Receive any reports and presentations by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation President, Board Members, Executive Director, and staff regarding items of community interest; special events; announcements and activities; office, industrial, commercial, or retail business retention; and marketing projects.2.: Receive a briefing on the 5th Street District Activation and Action Plan.E.: Executive Session1.: The Sachse Economic Development Corporation shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.087 Economic Development Deliberations: Deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive relating to the development of a project within the Old Town District of Sachse.F.: Action Resulting from Executive Session1.: Take any action as a result of Executive Session - Deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive relating to the development of a project within the Old Town District of Sachse.G.: Adjournment
2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Meeting

7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
A.: Meeting Opening1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.B.: Recognition1.: Present the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. (TMCA) Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award to the City Secretary.C.: Public CommentD.: Council/Staff Reports and Updates1.: Report on Public Comment from the August 3, 2026, City Council meeting.2.: Mayor and City Council announcements regarding special events, current activities, and local achievements.E.: Consent Agenda1.: Approve the August 3, 2026, meeting minutes.5.: Authorize the City Manager to award and execute the construction contract for Williford Road (BP-21-B03), to McMahon Contracting LP in the amount of Six Million, One Hundred and Nine Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirteen and No/100 Dollars ($6,109,413.00).F.: Action Items2.: Consider making appointments to the Bond 2027 Committee.G.: Adjournment1.: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and set a date for budget adoption.3.: Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Sachse, 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; findi4.: Approve an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6 titled "Health and Sanitation," Article I titled "In General" Section 6-7 titled "Nuisances and Vegetation," by amending paragraph 6-7. C. to add clearance and visibility requirements and add provisions for the removal of dead, damaged, or diseased trees or limbs; providing for a repealing clau3.: Conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance related to the Sachse Public Improvement District No. 1; ratifying and conforming prior actions of the City Council in connection with the District; approving an Operations and Maintenance Service and Assessment Plan Update for maintenance of authorized improvements within the District which lies within the corporate limits of the 2.: Approve and adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule adopted by Resolution R-2026-04 by amending public safety fees; engineering, health and sanitation; facility room rental deposit/fees; park facility rental fees; Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center; Michael J. Felix Community Center; building permits and development services fees; water rate schedule; water service connection fees;
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sachse City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sachse City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:
2.: Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.C.: Public Comment3.: Approve a resolution of the <span style="text-transform: capitalize;">City Council</span> of the City of Sachse, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos <span style="text-transform: capitalize;">cities steering committee (“</span><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">acsc</span>”) and <span style="text-transform: capitalize;">atmos energy corp., mid-tex division</span> regardG.: Adjournment1.: Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the following items of business:5.: Authorize the City Manager to award and execute the construction contract for Williford Road (BP-21-B03), to McMahon Contracting LP in the amount of Six Million, One Hundred and Nine Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirteen and No/100 Dollars ($6,109,413.00).4.: Approve an ordinance of the City of Sachse, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6 titled "Health and Sanitation," Article I titled "In General" Section 6-7 titled "Nuisances and Vegetation," by amending paragraph 6-7. C. to add clearance and visibility requirements and add provisions for the removal of dead, damaged, or diseased trees or limbs; providing for a repealing clau
2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.