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CITY • Johnson County, TX
City of Venus
Population / Scale
8,209
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.866732
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$13.3M
+5.6% YoY • +35.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$29.92M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -3.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.6 pts
51.8 (D) → 42.2 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+35.9% (5Y)
10Y: +69.1% • Since '00: +267.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0595
FY 22: $0.8072 → FY 27: $0.8667
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 51.8 (D)'10: 48.3 (F)'17: 45.9 (F)'22: 44.2 (F)'27: 42.2 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.6M'10: $5.7M'17: $7.9M'22: $9.8M'27: $13.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 42.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Venus
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($13,280,635) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.866732 per $100 valuation) for City of Venus. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Venus).
Total Appropriation
$13.3M
General Fund
$7.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,618
Public Safety: $3.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $3.3M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.866732 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+12.2% YoYFreedom Score: 42.7 (F)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-274) — City of Venus
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,581,124) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.766485 per $100 valuation) for City of Venus.
Total Appropriation
$12.6M
General Fund
$7.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,533
Public Safety: $3.6M (29%)
0Public Works: $3.2M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.766485 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 43.2 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Venus
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,212,885) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.738059 per $100 valuation) for City of Venus.
Total Appropriation
$11.2M
General Fund
$6.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,366
Public Safety: $3.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.738059 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 43.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Venus
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Venus (Ellis County) totaling $10,686,062. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7548 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.7M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,302
Public Safety: $3.0M (28%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.754842 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 43.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Venus
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Venus (Ellis County) totaling $10,238,634. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7548 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.2M
General Fund
$5.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,247
Public Safety: $2.8M (28%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.754842 / $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$13.28M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $1,618Tax Rate: $0.866732Freedom: 42.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$12.58M(+12.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $1,533Tax Rate: $0.766485Freedom: 42.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.21M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,366Tax Rate: $0.738059Freedom: 43.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$10.69M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,302Tax Rate: $0.754842Freedom: 43.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.24M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,247Tax Rate: $0.754842Freedom: 43.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$9.77M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,190Tax Rate: $0.807224Freedom: 44.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.36M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,140Tax Rate: $0.818525Freedom: 44.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$8.97M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $1,092Tax Rate: $0.825073Freedom: 44.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.54M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,040Tax Rate: $0.834974Freedom: 45.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.18M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $997Tax Rate: $0.850839Freedom: 45.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.85M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $957Tax Rate: $0.845734Freedom: 45.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.57M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.8525Freedom: 46.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.21M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $879Tax Rate: $0.857615Freedom: 46.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.83M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $832Tax Rate: $0.861903Freedom: 46.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.57M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $800Tax Rate: $0.867936Freedom: 47.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.23M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $759Tax Rate: $0.874879Freedom: 47.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.00M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $731Tax Rate: $0.877504Freedom: 47.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.69M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.880137Freedom: 48.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.44M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $663Tax Rate: $0.877497Freedom: 48.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.20M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $633Tax Rate: $0.882762Freedom: 49.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2007$4.95M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $603Tax Rate: $0.888941Freedom: 49.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.74M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $0.88983Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.49M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $548Tax Rate: $0.893389Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.25M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.900536Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.11M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $500Tax Rate: $0.904138Freedom: 50.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$3.94M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $480Tax Rate: $0.907755Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.76M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $458Tax Rate: $0.914109Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.62M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $441Tax Rate: $0.915937Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-09-28-2026-318 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to order.
Enacted by City of Venus in City of Venus City Council - September 28, 2026 on 2026-09-28 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). Call to order....
Ord. 2026-2026-327 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion regarding previously adopted water and sewer rate increases, their incorporation into the Master Fee Schedule, and any proposed adjustments to finalize adopting the updated Master Fee Schedule.
Discussion regarding previously adopted water and sewer rate increases, their incorporation into the Master Fee Schedule, and any proposed adjustments to finali...
Ord. 2026-09-28-Item-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:...
Ord. 2026-2026-274 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Presentation on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732.Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732Open Public Hearing: At 7:18pmNo public speakersClose Public Hearing: At 7:19pm
Presentation on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732.Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732Open Public Hearing: At 7:18pmNo pu...
Ord. 2026-09-21-2026-313 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to order.
Enacted by City of Venus in City of Venus City Council - September 21, 2026 on 2026-09-21 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). Call to order....
Ord. 2026-2026-316 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion regarding the tax rate for FY 2026-2027.
Discussion regarding the tax rate for FY 2026-2027....
Ord. 2026-2026-292 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 76/100
Discuss and consider an Ordinance terminating the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
Discuss and consider an Ordinance terminating the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1....
Ord. 2026-09-21-Item-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:...
Ord. 2026-2026-287 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discussion with the citizens and the City Council regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and the Property Tax Rate.
Discussion with the citizens and the City Council regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and the Property Tax Rate....
Ord. 2026-09-14-2026-285 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to order.
Enacted by City of Venus in City of Venus City Council - September 14, 2026 on 2026-09-14 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). Call to order....
Ord. 2026-09-14-Item-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:...
Ord. 2026-09-14-2026-293 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the City Council Policies and Procedure Policy. (Mayor)
Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the City Council Policies and Procedure Policy. (Mayor)...
Ord. 2026-2026-283 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees", Article III, "Specific provisions", by creating Section 36-60, "Parks Board", which is establishing a Parks and Recreation Board; providing for the appointment nu
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees", Article III, "Specific provisions", by creating Section 36-60, "Par...
Ord. 864-2026-08 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Ordinance No. 864-2026-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VENUS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 6 "ANIMALS", SECTION 6-3 "RABIES CONTROL", BY DESIGNATING THE CITY'S ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VENUS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 6 "ANIMALS", SECTION 6-3 "RABI...
Ord. 863-2026-08 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 863-2026-08: A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VENUS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 36, "BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES", ARTICLE III, "SPECIFIC PROVISIONS", SECTION 36-
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VENUS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 36, "BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND ...
Ord. 2026-08-24-Item-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:
Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:...
Ord. 2026-2026-272 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 "Animal" Section 6-3 "Rabies Control" by designating the City's Animal Control Officer as the local rabies authority.
Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 "Animal" Section 6-3 "Rabies Control" by designating the City's Animal Control Officer as the local rabies authority...
Ord. 2026-08-24-2026-256 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to order.
Enacted by City of Venus in City of Venus City Council - August 24, 2026 on 2026-08-24 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). Call to order....
Ord. 2026-2026-277 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discuss and review the proposed budget and tax rate.
Discuss and review the proposed budget and tax rate....
Ord. 859-2026-08 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 859-2026-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VENUS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36 "BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES", ARTICLE II "RULES AND PROCEDURES", SECTION 36-24 "QUALIFICATION OF
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VENUS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36 "BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES", ARTICL...
Ord. 2026-08-10-2026-213 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Call to order.
Enacted by City of Venus in City of Venus City Council - August 10, 2026 on 2026-08-10 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). Call to order....
Ord. 2026-2026-211 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discuss and consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, Boards, Commissions and Committees, by repealing and replacing section 36-24(a), Qualifications of members and section 36-51(b) Venus Community Service Development Corporation (Type B), Secti
Discuss and consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, Boards, Commissions and Committees, by repealing and replacing section 36-24(a), Qualifications ...
Ord. 2026-2026-215 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Discussion regarding the landscaping Ordinance for the City of Venus.
Discussion regarding the landscaping Ordinance for the City of Venus....
Ord. 2026-2026-249 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Conduct a Public Hearing on the annexation of 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:39pm.No spekers.Close Public Hearing: At 7:52pm
Conduct a Public Hearing on the annexation of 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas ...
Ord. 2026-2026-252 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Discuss potential tax rates for 2026-2027 budget.
Discuss potential tax rates for 2026-2027 budget....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Venus Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,060 (19.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Michelle Hamm WINNER
100.0% (932 votes)Mayor
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
100.0% (932 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Ray Jackman WINNER
100.0% (932 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Alicia Rosales WINNER
100.0% (932 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Teresa Hoffman WINNER
100.0% (932 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Tony Bovinich WINNER
100.0% (932 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,061 (19.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
70.0% (743 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (318 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,228 (22.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
63.0% (774 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (454 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 837 (15.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
69.0% (578 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (259 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,284 (23.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
72.0% (924 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (360 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,340 (24.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
71.0% (951 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (389 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 837 (15.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
66.0% (552 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (285 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,061 (19.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
70.0% (743 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (318 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,340 (24.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
68.0% (911 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (429 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,507 (27.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
60.0% (904 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (603 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,172 (21.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
66.0% (774 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (398 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,396 (25.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
65.0% (907 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (489 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,730 (31.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
59.0% (1,021 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (709 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 837 (15.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
54.0% (452 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (385 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,507 (27.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
54.0% (814 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (693 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,675 (30.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
57.0% (955 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (720 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,061 (19.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
67.0% (711 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (350 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,507 (27.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
71.0% (1,070 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (437 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 949 (17.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
72.0% (683 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (266 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 837 (15.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
61.0% (511 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (326 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,061 (19.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
64.0% (679 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (382 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,116 (20.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
54.0% (603 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (513 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,730 (31.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
68.0% (1,176 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (554 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,619 (29.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
54.0% (874 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (745 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,005 (18.0% of 5,582 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Alejandro Galaviz WINNER
59.0% (593 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (412 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (344)
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City of Venus City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - September 28, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-320: Discussion regarding the process and the qualifications for hiring a City Administrator.2026-319: Adjourn.Item-7: Announcements from Mayor:Item-8: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-9: Consent Agenda:2026-308: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on September 14, 2026.2026-325: Monthly Financial ReportItem-12: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-13: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-6: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:2026-318: Call to order.Item-14: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-322: Discuss and consider the update on the AG Lease for City-owned property generally located at 920 CR 110.2026-321: Discuss and reconsider the Ordinance passed by City Council on September 14, 2026, regarding the establishment for senior fixed-income utility rate protection program for qualifying residential water and wastewater customers. (Mayor)2026-323: Discuss and consider any recommendations or action taken by the Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No. 1 Board regarding the status and future of TIRZ No. 1, including its financial condition and available options; and providing direction to staff and the Cit2026-324: Discuss and consider the corrected Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services with Johnson County for budget year 2026-2027. (McGinty)2026-326: Discuss and consider approving a Master Service Agreement with Bluebonnet Structural Engineering & Consulting. (Hargrove)2026-328: Discuss, consider, and take action on a resolution adopting the updated Master Fee Schedule incorporating previously adopted water and sewer rates and any final adjustments.2026-330: Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing the use of Reserve Funds for urgent I.T. needs for the Fire and Police Departments. (Wilkins)2026-329: Discussion and consideration of a Resolution authorizing the use of Reserve Funds for additional Fire Station Renovation Requirements. (Hargrove)2026-331: Discuss and consider a Resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee and ATMOS Energy Corp., MID-TEX Division regarding the Company's 2025 Rate review mechanism filing.Item-24: Executive Session:Item-25: Adjournment:2026-327: Discussion regarding previously adopted water and sewer rate increases, their incorporation into the Master Fee Schedule, and any proposed adjustments to finalize adopting the updated Master Fee Schedule.2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - September 21, 2026
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Item-14: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-314: Discussion regarding the FY 2026-2027 Budget.2026-315: Adjourn.Item-7: Announcements from Mayor:Item-8: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-9: Consent Agenda:2026-306: Approval of Bulk Water Rate Increase.2026-307: Bulk Water/Hydrant Meter Revised Application.2026-309: Consideration and Approval of FY 2026–2027 Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Services Contract with Johnson County ESD No. 1.Item-13: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-313: Call to order.2026-273: Presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget.Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget.Open Public Hearing: At 7:13 pm.No public speakers.Close Public Hearing: At 7:14pm2026-311: Discuss and consider an Ordinance adopting the operating budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.2026-312: Discuss and consider an Ordinance levying a tax rate for an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to provide revenues for current expenses.2026-291: Presentation regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.Open Public Hearing:Close Public Hearing:No action was taken on this item.Item-21: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-317: Discuss and consider water and wastewater rates. (Mayor)2026-310: Discuss and consider a Resolution revising the Master Fee Schedule subject to changes to the schedule. (Williams)Item-24: Executive Session:Item-25: Adjournment:2026-274: Presentation on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732.Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732Open Public Hearing: At 7:18pmNo public speakersClose Public Hearing: At 7:19pm2026-292: Discuss and consider an Ordinance terminating the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.2026-316: Discussion regarding the tax rate for FY 2026-2027.Item-6: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - September 14, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-300: Discussion regarding the water and waste water rates.2026-286: Adjourn.Item-7: Announcements from Mayor:Item-8: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-9: Consent Agenda:2026-271: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on August 24, 2026.2026-284: Approve annual SAP updates for PIDSItem-12: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-13: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-14: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-280: Discuss and consider a Resolution for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County Building Acquisition Proposal. (Hawthorne)2026-285: Call to order.Item-6: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:2026-290: Discuss and consider any recommendations or action taken by the Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No. 1 Board regarding the status and future of TIRZ No. 1, including its financial condition and available options; and providing direction to staff and the Cit2026-294: Discuss and consider road work warranty. (Rosales)2026-296: Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Senior Fixed-Income Utility Protection Program. (Jackman)2026-297: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending section 36-51 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation; establishing an annual statutory compliance and activity report; establishing an annual City Council reviewItem-22: Executive Session:2026-298: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.2026-301: Discussion regarding potentially authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn property rights in fee simple for land owned by the City of approximately 104.95 acres (4,571,447.76 sq. ft.) and generally located at 920 CR 110, for specified public purpo2026-302: Discuss negotiation of WWTP lease for Brahman Ranch with AUC and possible options for handling the claimed past due amounts.2026-299: Any action to be taken from Executive Session.Item-27: Adjournment:2026-293: Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the City Council Policies and Procedure Policy. (Mayor)2026-283: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees", Article III, "Specific provisions", by creating Section 36-60, "Parks Board", which is establishing a Parks and Recreation Board; providing for the appointment nu2026-287: Discussion with the citizens and the City Council regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and the Property Tax Rate.2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - August 24, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-257: Discussion regarding regular session agenda items.2026-258: Adjourn.Item-7: Announcements from Mayor:Item-8: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-9: Consent Agenda:2026-255: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on August 10, 2026.2026-256: Call to order.Item-6: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to the Texas Flag:2026-276: Approval of Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing in its entirety Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees", Article III, "Specific Provisions", Section 36-52, "Planning and Zoning Commission".Item-13: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-14: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-15: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-267: Discuss and consider setting a Public Hearing on September 21, 2026 for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.2026-268: Discuss and consider setting the Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and scheduling a Public Hearing on September 21, 2026.2026-266: Discuss and consider entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Johnson County for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2026-2027. (Chief McGinty)Item-19: Executive Session:2026-265: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.2026-278: Receive legal advice regarding the Venus Community Service Development Corporation, including, but not limited to: its Bylaws, its Articles of Incorporation, its budget and amount of sales and use tax authorized.2026-279: Any action to be taken from Executive Session.Item-23: Adjournment:2026-272: Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 "Animal" Section 6-3 "Rabies Control" by designating the City's Animal Control Officer as the local rabies authority.2026-277: Discuss and review the proposed budget and tax rate.2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - August 10, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-253: Discuss proposed Library donation in current budget and future budgets.2026-214: Discussion regarding any regular agenda items.2026-260: Discuss the Water/Sewer Rate Study.2026-262: Discussion regarding medical, dental and vision rates for fiscal year 2026-2027.2026-212: Adjourn.Item-9: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-10: Announcements from Mayor:Item-11: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-12: Consent Agenda:2026-198: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on July 27, 2026.Item-14: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-224: Presentation by Chamber of Commerce and the City of Venus for Certification of Appreciation to Whatapotty.Item-16: Public Hearings and Action Items:2026-213: Call to order.2026-250: Discuss and consider an Ordinance annexing 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas 76084.2026-251: Discuss and consider an Ordinance annexing the roadway located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Venus particularly described in Exhibit A, Exhibit B and Exhibit C into the corporate limits of the City of Venus, Texas and extending the b2026-248: Discuss and consider an Ordinance authorizing initial zoning to AG (Agricultural) District located at 202 E Highway67, Venus, Texas 76084.Item-22: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-225: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 36 "Boards and Commissions and Committees", Article II "Rules and Procedures", Section 36-24 "Qualifications of members" by adding subsection (d) prohibiting relatives f2026-226: Discuss and consider abolishing the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Mayor)2026-229: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 4 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.(Mayor Pro Tem, Hamm)2026-216: Discuss and consider an appointment to Place 3 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation. (Councilmember Rosales)2026-222: Discuss and consider entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Johnson County for the housing of Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners. (Chief McGinty)2026-223: Discuss and consider an Amendment to the Communications System Agreement with Johnson County. (Chief McGinty)2026-245: Discuss and consider a Resolution supporting legislation requiring County Elections Administrators to offer annual election services contracts to municipalities for May elections; supporting the integrity, consistency, and professional administration of m2026-246: Discuss and consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the City of Venus, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 to Issue Up to $16,750,000 to Fund Water and Sewer System Improvement Projects; Levying an 2026-247: Discuss and consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $7,000,000 of City of Venus, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2026; Levying an Annual Ad Valorem Tax and Providing for the Security for and Payment of Sai2026-259: Discuss and consider authorizing the Fire Chief to sell Tanker 72. (Hargrove)2026-261: Discuss and consider the Water and Sewer Purposed Rate Increase. (Williams)Item-38: Executive Session:2026-227: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.2026-230: Discuss negotiation of WWTP lease for Brahman Ranch with AUC and possible options for handling the claimed past due amounts.2026-228: Any action to be taken from Executive SessionItem-42: Adjournment:2026-249: Conduct a Public Hearing on the annexation of 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:39pm.No spekers.Close Public Hearing: At 7:52pm2026-231: Conduct a Public Hearing for initial zoning to AG (Agricultural) District. Being 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:58pm.No speakers,Close Publi2026-211: Discuss and consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, Boards, Commissions and Committees, by repealing and replacing section 36-24(a), Qualifications of members and section 36-51(b) Venus Community Service Development Corporation (Type B), Secti2026-210: Discuss and consider an appointment to Place 4 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Mayor Pro Tem, Hamm)2026-217: Discuss and consider an appointment to Place 3 on the Planning and zoning Commission. (Councilmember Rosales)2026-252: Discuss potential tax rates for 2026-2027 budget.2026-215: Discussion regarding the landscaping Ordinance for the City of Venus.2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - July 27, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-201: Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget Presentations for Police Department.2026-205: Budget Review from Finance Director2026-218: Discuss Water and Sewer Rates and existing study2026-219: Discuss City of Venus Master Fee Schedule.2026-197: Discuss regular session agenda items.2026-170: Adjourn.Item-10: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-11: Announcements from Mayor:Item-12: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-13: Consent Agenda:2026-168: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on July 13, 2026.2026-202: Monthly report for May 20262026-203: Monthly report for June 20262026-204: Quarterly Investment ReportItem-18: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-208: Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Brookshire Brothers.2026-195: Presentation by the Venus Independent School District on the library.2026-169: Call to order.Item-21: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-22: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-196: Discuss and consider an amount to donate to the Venus independent School District for the Library. (Councilmember Rosales)2026-200: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 4 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.(Mayor Pro Tem, Hamm)2026-206: Discuss and consider amending Individual Project Order (IPO) with Kimley Horn and Associates2026-207: Discuss and consider adoption of the City of Venus Water Master Plan.Item-27: Executive Session:Item-28: Adjournment:2026-209: Discussion regarding tax rates from Finance Director2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - July 13, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-193: Discussion regarding regular session agenda items.2026-166: Adjourn.Item-5: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-6: Announcements from Mayor:Item-7: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-8: Consent Agenda:2026-153: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on June 22, 2026.2026-172: Professional Services AgreementItem-11: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-185: Presentation of 5-Year Service Recognition Plaque for Johnny Coker - Public Works Superintendent2026-186: Presentation of 5-Year Service Recognition Plaque for Callie Driggars - City Secretary.Item-14: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-15: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-111: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 1 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.2026-122: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 5 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.2026-112: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 7 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.2026-113: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 1 on the Planning and Zoning Commission.2026-167: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees" Article III "specific provisions, section 36-51 "Venus Community Service Development Corporation", subsection 36-51(b) by repealing it entirely and replacing it wi2026-165: Call to order.2026-194: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees" Article III "specific provisions, section 36-55 "Same organization and membership", subsection 36-55(a) by repealing it entirely and replacing it with a new subsec2026-187: Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing purchase of two command vehicles for the Police Department to include upfitting costs.2026-188: Discuss and consider adopting a Resolution for authorization of an amount not to exceed $100,000 for renovations needed to the New Fire Station building.2026-191: Discuss and consider adopting a resolution authorizing the Finance Director and City Administrator to access and transact with Texas Range Investment Pool which the City has invested with in years prior.Item-26: Executive Session:2026-171: Discussion regarding Sales tax Allocations.2026-192: Discussion of the wastewater Treatment Plant Lease Agreement with AUC.Item-29: Adjournment:2026-123: Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 5 on the Planning and Zoning Commission.2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - June 24, 2026
2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - June 22, 2026
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Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-159: Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget Presentations.2026-161: Adjourn Work Session.Item-5: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-6: Announcements from Mayor:Item-7: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-8: Consent Agenda:2026-149: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on June 8, 2026.Item-10: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-11: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-12: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-115: Discussion regarding the drainage issue in Meadow Ridge.Item-14: Executive Session:2026-157: Discussion regarding the third-party audit report with regard to impact fees.2026-160: Discussion regarding letter received from Miskimon Management, LLC's attorney regarding Brahman Ranch and dated December 5, 2025.2026-156: Any action to be taken from Executive Session.Item-18: Adjournment:2026-158: Call to order.2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - June 08, 2026
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2026-137: Infrastructure presentation with discussion.2026-136: Call to order.2026-155: Presentation on Plan of Finance with discussion.Item-1: WORK SESSION:2026-138: Discussion regarding regular session agenda items.2026-139: AdjournItem-7: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-8: Announcements from Mayor:Item-9: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-10: Consent Agenda:2026-110: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on May 11, 2026.2026-121: Approval of a Resolution amending the City Council Policies and Procedure Policy.2026-125: Authorization of budgeted purchase for a Cimline M1-150 Gallon Heated Hose, Pump on Demand Crack Sealer. Purchase is through R.B. Everett & Company under Buyboard contract 788-25 for a total of $78,906.2026-126: Authorization of budgeted purchase of a Case Skid Steer, bucket, hydraulic breaker combo, pallet forks and angle broom. Purchase is through ASCO under Buyboard Pre-Bid Contract #788-25 for $111,304.11.2026-127: Authorization of budgeted purchase of Case Mini-Excavator, pin grabber, 12 inch smooth bucket, 24 inch smooth bucket, 12 inch excavator bucket, 24 inch digging bucket with teeth. Purchase is through ASCO under Buyboard Pre-Bid Contract #788-25 for a tota2026-133: April 2026 Monthly report and bills paid.2026-151: Cumulus Land Enterprise ETJ Release Ordinance2026-154: Approval of an Ordinance amending the Venus Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36 “Boards, Commissions and Committees”, Article II. “Rules and Procedures” by ADDING Section 36-35 “CONDUCT AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY”.Item-19: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-20: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-21: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-128: Discuss and consider authorization of expenditure of 2020 Bonds funds for Renovations to existing City buildings, to include Fire Station and Public Works buildings.2026-131: Discuss and consider approving a Striping Project with TxDot as it relates to the line relocates and project on 157 and railroad crossings and adopting a Resolution authorizing these items.2026-129: Discuss and consider taking action on a Resolution Directing Publication of Notice of Intention to issue up to $16,750,000 in Combination Tax Revenue Certificates of Obligation to Provide Funds for Water and Sewer System Improvements; and Resolving Other 2026-135: Discuss and consider adopting a resolution creating a policy that Development Agreements entered into by the City contain a termination date. (Councilmember Bovinich)2026-152: Discuss and consider directing the City Administrator to conduct an audit of all current Development Agreements. (Councilmember Bovinich)Item-28: Executive Session:2026-116: Discussion regarding property generally located at 920 CR 110 in the City of Venus and owned by the City.2026-117: Discussion regarding property generally located at 1402 FM 1807 in the City of Venus and owned by the City.2026-118: Discussion regarding property generally located at 209 S Walnut St. in the City of Venus and owned by the City.2026-124: Discussion regarding letter received from Miskimon Management, LLC's attorney regarding Brahman Ranch and dated December 5, 2025.2026-119: Any action to be taken on Executive Session.Item-34: Adjournment:2026-134: Discuss and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Venus Code of Ordinances, Section 2-55, “Powers and Duties of City Administrator” and Section 2-58 “Vacancy”. (Councilmember Bovinich)2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - May 11, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2026-93: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on April 13, 2026.2026-95: Monthly financial report for March 2026.2026-96: Quarterly Investment Report, Q1 2026Item-8: Canvass:2026-99: Canvass the votes for the City of Venus General and Special Election held on May 2, 2026.2026-100: Discuss and consider a Resolution declaring the results of the City of Venus General Election held on May 2, 2026.2026-101: Discuss and consider a Resolution declaring the results of the City of Venus Special Election held on May 2, 2026.2026-102: Mayor to issue Certificates of Election to the newly elected Council Members.2026-103: Statement of elected City Council members disclaiming any payment, offer, promise to pay, contribute, or promise to contribute any money or thing of value, or promise of any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the electi2026-104: Administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected City Council Members.2026-105: Newly elected Council Members take their seat at the dais.2026-107: New City Council members who have been sworn in may greet and address the public related to their election.Item-17: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-97: Presentation of 2024-2025 Financial Audit2026-98: Account review with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLCItem-20: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-21: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-109: Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution accepting the FY 2024-2025 audit.2026-106: Discuss and consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem.2026-114: Discuss and consider authorizing the Finance Director to close Venus Community Services Economic Development bank account at Pinnacle and consolidate funds into Venus Community Services Economic Development account at TexPool.Item-25: Executive Session:2026-108: Any action to be taken on Executive Session.Item-27: Adjournment:2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - April 13, 2026
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Item-21: Adjournment:Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2026-55: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on March 23, 2026.2026-86: Approve Interlocal Agreement for Providing Emergency Services with Ellis County ESD #2.2026-89: Citywide staff reports for March 2026.Item-8: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-56: Recognition of Employee for 5 years of Dedicated Service - Garrett Spurlock.2026-68: Proclamation: National Fentanyl Awareness Day.Item-11: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-12: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-70: Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)2026-87: Discuss and consider the adoption of the 2026 Wastewater Master Plan. (Williams)Item-15: Executive Session:2026-74: Discussion with Tax Attorneys regarding delinquent taxes and PID assessments.2026-76: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Secretary's annual review.2026-88: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Attorney annual review.2026-75: Any action to be taken on Executive Session.2026-90: Discuss amending the Interim City Administrator contract by increasing the number of hours worked.2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - March 23, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2026-57: Approval of meeting minutes for special called meeting on March 4, 2026.2026-58: Approval of meeting minutes for regular called meeting on March 9, 2026.2026-59: Ratify monthly report and bills for February 2026.2026-61: Approval to Purchase Bunker Gear that has been approved by Johnson County ESD #1 for reimbursement in the amount of $67,620.00.Item-9: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-10: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-11: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-60: Discuss and consider a Resolution repealing the Master Fee Schedule in its entirety and replacing it with a new Resolution to update the Master Fee Schedule, "Utility Billing" section, to include Frontier rate increases effective 4/1/2026.2026-62: Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)2026-65: 2026 State of the Infrastructure UpdateItem-15: Executive Session:2026-67: Any action to be taken on Executive Session.Item-18: Adjournment:2026-66: Discuss options for equipment lease with AUC for the Brahman Ranch WWTP terminated by the City Council on December 8, 2025, and its potential impact on the Brahman Ranch Subdivision and Development Agreement.Adjourned into closed session at 6:40pm.Reconve2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - March 09, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2026-34: Approval of a Resolution appointing the Election Judge and Alternate Election Judge for the May 2, 2026 General and Special Elections.2026-45: Approval of meeting minutes for special called on February 25, 2026.2026-48: Citywide staff reports.2026-49: 2026 Street Improvements - Capital ProjectsItem-9: Presentation and Proclamations:2026-33: Badge Pinning Ceremony for Officer Kermin Salcinovic.2026-40: Recognition of Employee for 5 years of Dedicated Service — Officer Joel BarronItem-12: Public Hearings and Action Items:2026-46: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a zoning change for approximately 91.270 acre parcel of land, known as 1350 FM 1807, from AG (Agriculture) District to MHS (Manufactured Home Subdivision) District.Oscar Ortiz presented. Open Public Hearing: At 6:52 pmNoItem-14: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-41: Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)No action taken.2026-50: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending our sign Ordinance to provide a designated election sign location. (Williams)Item-17: Executive Session:2026-47: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator interviews.Did not go into ExeItem-19: Adjournment:2026-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - March 04, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:Item-5: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-6: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-7: Discussion and Consideration Items:Item-8: Executive Session:2026-44: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator interviews.Recess into ExecutiItem-10: Adjournment:2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - February 09, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2026-2: Approval of meeting minutes from the regular called meeting on January 12, 2026.2026-7: Quarterly Investment Report2026-22: Citywide staff reports.2026-23: Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 “Public Safety”, Article III. “Emergency Services”, Section 18-39 by repealing Chapter 18 “Public Safety”, Article III. “Emergency Services”, Section 18-39, “Fire Marshal” and replacing it with an entirely new Item-12: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-13: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-14: Discussion and Consideration Items:2026-6: Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)2026-3: Discuss and consider approving the decision of the Venus Community Service Development Corporation to hire Oscar Ortiz as the Director of the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.2026-11: Discuss and consider Engineering Services for Palladium Wastewater System Upgrade. (Williams)Item-18: Executive Session:2026-15: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator and Police Chief.Adjourned int2026-16: Any action to be taken as a result of Executive Session.Item-21: Adjournment:2026-21: Approval of an Ordinance for release of approximately 703.272 acres of land from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).2026-9: Approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 01-2026-01 ordering the general election and providing that the polling location shall not be open on April 21, 2026, for the purpose of celebrating San Jacinto Day.2026-10: Approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 02-2026-01 ordering a special election for the purpose of the proposition of the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Venus at a rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to pro2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - January 12, 2026
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-318: Approval of meeting minutes for Special called meeting on December 17, 2025.2025-339: Ratifying bills and monthly financial reports.Item-7: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-8: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-9: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-332: Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)2025-340: Discussion regarding painted murals in downtown Venus. (Councilmember Hamm & Mayor Pro Tem Bovinich)2025-341: Discuss and consider the possibility of hiring and/or appointing an Interim City Administrator.2025-344: Discuss and consider a Resolution ordering a General Election for May 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing three (3) City Councilmembers (Place 3, 4 and 5) at-large, designate location of polling places; ordering Notice of Election to be given as prescrib2025-345: Discuss and consider a Resolution ordering a Special Election on May 2, 2026, for the proposition of the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Venus at a rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenan2025-348: Discuss and consider entering into an agreement with Venus Independent School District for joint election services. (Green)Item-16: Executive Session:2025-349: An action to be taken from Executive SessionItem-18: Adjournment:2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - December 08, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-298: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on November 10, 2025.2025-307: Ratify bills and monthly financial report2025-308: Approve Budget Adjustment #1 to the 2025-26 budget.2025-309: Approve 2024-25 Trial Balance report.2025-310: Ratify a Resolution for use of 2020 Bond Funds for Fire Department projects.2025-322: Ratify a Resolution for the use of 2020 Bond Funds for Public Works Projects.2025-320: Approval of an updated Resolution for Rifle Resistant Body Armor FY 2026 Grant.2025-321: Approval of a Resolution for Venus Police Department Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles.Item-14: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-15: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-16: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-305: Discuss and consider the possibility of hiring and/or appointing an Interim City Administrator. (Mayor Pro Tem/Hoffman)2025-314: Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 34 "zoning" to allow for alternates to the Planning and Zoning Commission.2025-319: Discuss and consider a review Wastewater Treatment Plant Lease Agreement with AUC Group.Item-21: Executive Session:2025-324: Any action to be taken on Executive Session.Item-24: Adjournment:2025-317: Consider adopting an Ordinance accepting a resolution from the Johnson County Commissioners and annexing a portion of County Road 109 in accordance with Section 43.106 of the Texas Local Government Code.2025-323: Discussion regarding a conditional use permit for a 2.011-acre in the Radford Berry Survey Abstract No. 26 in Johnson County, generally located northwest of the intersection of US 67 and 157, to allow truck fueling and parking within the C-2 Commercial Di2025-316: Discuss and consider a conditional use permit for a 2.011-acre in the Radford Berry Survey Abstract No. 26 in Johnson County, generally located northwest of the intersection of US 67 and 157, to allow truck fueling and parking within the C-2 Commercial Di2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - November 10, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-251: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on October 27, 2025.Item-6: Presentation and Proclamations:2025-295: Presentation of 10-year Service Award to Lt. Jonathon Yates.Item-8: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-9: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-281: Discuss and consider taking possible action to purchase a new engine, water tanker and two staff vehicles, including the upfitting cost for all apparatus utilizing the 2020 bond and pre-bid government contract or a Buy Board. (Hargrove)2025-285: Discuss and consider a Resolution approving the City of Venus official newspaper of record. (Green)2025-290: Discuss and consider the development of a plan to replace/hire a new City Administrator for the City of Venus, and to provide direction to staff regarding the same. (Mayor Pro Tem/Hoffman)2025-291: Discuss the possibility of hiring and/or appointing an Interim City Administrator. (Mayor Pro Tem/Hoffman)2025-294: Discuss and consider providing a timeline to council on street projects listed under the bond project for repair, and when these repairs will begin. (Williams)2025-296: Discuss and consider Engineering for Pump Station and Ground Storage Tank. (Williams)Item-18: Executive Session:2025-296: City of Venus v Saldana Properties, L.P. Cause No. CC-E20210005 pending in County Court at Law #1, Johnson County, Texas.2025-297: Any action to be taken on Executive Session:Item-21: Adjournment:2025-292: Discuss and consider amending current city polices to include the Employee Handbook and the employee grievance procedure. (Mayor Pro Tem/Hoffman)2025-289: Discuss and reconsider an Ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 "Zoning", Article I, "In General", Section 34-13, "Planning and Zoning Commission" by adding subsection 34-13(b)(1)(i), to allow for alternates to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Mayor)2025-10-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - October 27, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-268: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting for October 13, 2025.2025-273: Ratifying bills and monthly financial report for September 20252025-274: Ratifying Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement2025-278: Ratify 2024-25 Audit Engagement agreement2025-279: Quarterly Investment Report2025-280: Approval for City of Venus Fire Department to bill through third party company Fire Recovery USA LLC to insurance providers only for fires, motor vehicle accidents, and hazardous material incidents.2025-283: Approval of meeting minutes for Special Called meeting on October 2, 2025.Item-12: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-13: Public Hearings and Action Items:2025-271: Conduct a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 "Zoning", Article I, "In General", Section 34-13, "Planning and Zoning Commission" by adding subsection 34-13(b)(1)(i), to allow for alternates to the Planning and Zoning Commission.OpItem-15: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-275: Discuss and consider taking action on Arbitrage that is due on 2020 Bond.2025-276: Discuss and consider the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5.2025-277: Discuss and consider Laserfiche as a full-service repository solution for all City of Venus records.Item-19: Executive Session:2025-284: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.2025-272: City of Venus v Saldana Properties, L.P. Cause No. CC-E20210005 pending in County Court as Law #1, Johnson County, Texas.2025-282: Any action to be taken on Executive SessionsItem-23: Adjournment:2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - October 13, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-222: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on September 22, 2025.2025-264: Authorize Interlocal Agreement Between City of Venus and Region 8 Education Service Center for cooperative purchasing services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)2025-267: Approval of a Project Order for a Stormwater Utility Fee Study.Item-10: Presentation and Proclamations:2025-225: Presentation of a 10-Year Service Award to Chief James Groom.Item-12: Public Hearings and Action Items:2025-252: Conduct Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation Petition of 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42, (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109 Venus, Texas 76084.Opened Public Hearing: on September 8, 2025,2025-256: Conduct Public Hearing for rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District: 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42 (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109, Venus, Texas 76084.O2025-253: Conduct Public Hearing for an ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 “Zoning”, Article I, “In General”, Section 34-13 “Planning and Zoning Commission”, subsection (c)(7) which requires a three-fourths vote of the elected members of the city council to approve any2025-254: Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Comprehensive Plan from Manufactured Home Subdivision (MHS) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District. 10.270 acres out of the J. 2025-255: Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Comprehensive Plan from C-2 (General Commercial) District to PD (Planned Development) District. 7.091 acres out of the Radford Berry2025-259: Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Master Thoroughfare Plan.Open Public Hearing: At 7:41 pm.No speakers.Close Public Hearing: At 7:41 pm.Discuss and consider recommendItem-19: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-257: Discuss and consider an Ordinance to rezone from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District, located at 1310 FM 1807, Venus, Texas 76084, being approximately 10.270 acres legally described as being part of the J. T. Cadenhead Survey, Ab2025-258: Discuss and consider an Ordinance to rezone from AG (Agricultural District) to PD (Planned Development). Generally located south of E US Highway 67, 7.091 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas & 36.127 acres out of 2025-249: Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving and authorizing execution of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC.Item-23: Executive Session:Item-24: Adjournment:2025-265: Approve an IPO for a Major Amendment to WWTP Permit — Kimley Horn Engineering2025-266: Approve a Project Order for a Water, Wastewater and Roadway Impact Fee Study2025-10-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - October 02, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:Item-5: Presentation and Proclamations:Item-6: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-7: Discussion and Consideration Items:Item-8: Executive Session:2025-263: Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.Item-10: Adjournment:2025-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - September 22, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-146: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on September 8, 2025.2025-148: Ratifying bills and monthly financial report for July 20252025-216: Ratifying bills and monthly financial report for August 20252025-226: Texas Department of Transportation ROW Transfer to City2025-217: Consider an Ordinance amending the 2024-2025 Budget.Item-10: Presentation and Proclamations:2025-188: Proclamation declaring September 26, 2025 as Human Resource Professional Day.2025-223: Badge Pinning Ceremony - Promotion of Sergeant Justin ColeItem-13: Public Hearings and Action Items:2025-218: Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget.Open Public Hearing: At 6:41pm.No public speakers.Close Public Hearing: At 6:43pm.Discuss and consider an Ordinance approving the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2025-220: Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed No New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.766485.Open Public Hearing: At 6:52pm.No public speakes.Close Public Hearing: At 6:56pm.Discuss and consider an Ordinance levying an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to provideItem-16: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-227: Discussion and consideration of the formation of a Parks & Community Relations Board. (Jones)2025-229: Discuss and consider authorization to sell Rescue 72 for no less than $225,000.00 to secure initial funding toward the purchase of a new fire engine. (Hargrove)2025-230: Discuss and Consider a change to Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) employee contribution rate from 7% to 8% deduction from gross pay. (Westen)Item-20: Executive Session:2025-239: City of Venus v Saldana Properties, L.P. Cause No. CC-E20210005 pending in County Court at Law #1, Johnson County, Texas.2025-240: Discussion regarding a review from the Bowman Group for consulting services for a comprehensive investigation and assessment of City Hall operations, policies, and practices, including recommendations to enhance efficiency and transparency.Item-23: Adjournment:2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Venus City Council - September 08, 2025
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Item-1: Call to Order, Roll Call, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Pledge to Texas Flag:Item-2: Announcements from Mayor:Item-3: Citizen Public Comment Period:Item-4: Consent Agenda:2025-145: Approval of meeting minutes for regular meeting on August 25, 2025.2025-206: Approval of a Resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division regarding the company's 2025 rate review mechanism filing.2025-210: Approval for the 2025 Annual Service Plan update to the Service and Assessment plan for Brahman Ranch Public Improvement District No. 1.2025-211: Approval for the 2025 Annual Service Plan update to the Service and Assessment Plan for Patriot Estates Public Improvement District.2025-212: Approval for the 2025 Annual Service Plan update to the Service and Assessment Plan for Bluestem Hills Public Improvement District No.1.2025-215: Approval of an Ordinance amending and restating the Drought Contingency Plan.Item-11: Presentation and Proclamations:2025-207: FY2025-2026 Classification & Compensation Update Presentation by Public Sector Personnel Consultants.Item-13: Public Hearings and Action Items:Item-19: Discussion and Consideration Items:2025-208: Discuss and consider adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the CIty of Venus, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certification of Obligation, Series 2025 to fund up to $4,890,000 in Street Improvement Projects; Levying an Annual Ad 2025-201: Discuss and consider an ordinance to regulate donation boxes in the City of Venus.2025-202: Discuss and consider amending the Master Fee Schedule to provide a fee for the donation box ordinance permit.2025-209: Budget Workshop: Review & discuss the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26Item-26: Executive Session:2025-203: City of Venus v Saldana Properties, L.P., Cause No. CC-E20210005 pending in County Court at Law #1, Johnson County, Texas.Item-28: Adjournment:2025-179: Conduct Public Hearing for an ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 “Zoning”, Article I, “In General”, Section 34-13 “Planning and Zoning Commission”, subsection (c)(7) which requires a three-fourths vote of the elected members of the city council to approve any2025-175: Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Comprehensive Plan from Manufactured Home Subdivision (MHS) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District. 10.270 acres out of the J. 2025-177: Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Comprehensive Plan from C-2 (General Commercial) District to PD (Planned Development) District. 7.091 acres out of the Radford Berry2025-204: Conduct Public Hearing for rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District: 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42 (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109, Venus, Texas 76084.O2025-182: Discuss and consider an Ordinance to rezone from AG (Agricultural District) to PD (Planned Development). Generally located south of E US Highway 67, 7.091 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas & 36.127 acres out of Radf2025-213: Conduct Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation Petition of 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42, (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109 Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:16pm.Councilmember2025-181: Discuss and consider an Ordinance to rezone from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District, located at 1310 FM 1807, Venus, Texas 76084, being approximately 10.270 acres legally described as being part of the J. T. Cadenhead Survey, Ab