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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Rockwall County, TX

Fate Public Improvement District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 93.8/100▲ +1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1023 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1008 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
84.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.257694
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$7.1M
+3.9% YoY • +18.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$84.86M
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★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardFate Public Improvement District Grade: A+ (93.8/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

JH
Judy Hays
Board Member (Place 2)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 93.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($7,052,571) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.257694 per $100 valuation) for Fate Public Improvement District. Source: Rockwall County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$7.1M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.6M
0
00
Public Works: $1.1M (15%)
0
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.257694 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Fate Public Improvement District (Rockwall County) totaling $6,787,845 ($1,357,569 Maintenance & Operations; $5,430,276 I&S Bond Debt Service). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $79,857,000. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.2593 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.8M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.4M
0
00
Public Works: $1.0M (15%)
0
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.25925 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($6,577,369) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.259250 per $100 valuation) for Fate Public Improvement District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$6.6M
General Fund
$1.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.3M
Public Works: $1.0M (15%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.25925 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Fate Public Improvement District (Rockwall County) totaling $6,392,001. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2608 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.4M
General Fund
$1.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Public Works: $1.0M (15%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.260806 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Fate Public Improvement District (Rockwall County) totaling $6,165,125. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2637 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$1.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.9M
Public Works: $0.9M (15%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.263675 / $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$7.05M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.257694Freedom: 93.8 (A+)
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FY 2026$6.79M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.25925Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
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FY 2025$6.58M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.25925Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
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FY 2024$6.39M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.260806Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
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FY 2023$6.17M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.263675Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
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FY 2022$5.96M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.268685Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
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FY 2021$5.74M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MTax Rate: $0.272178Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
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FY 2020$5.53M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MTax Rate: $0.2749Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2019$5.37M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MTax Rate: $0.278749Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2018$5.20M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MTax Rate: $0.279864Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2017$5.05M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MTax Rate: $0.278465Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
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FY 2016$4.89M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MTax Rate: $0.278465Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2015$4.73M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.278465Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2014$4.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.279022Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2013$4.41M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.281254Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2012$4.27M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.281535Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2011$4.14M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.283506Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2010$4.03M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.28464Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2009$3.89M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.284071Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2008$3.77M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.282367Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2007$3.67M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.281238Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2006$3.57M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.280676Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2005$3.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.282079Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
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FY 2004$3.34M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.284336Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2003$3.22M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.286895Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2002$3.12M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.288043Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2001$3.03M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.288907Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
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FY 2000$2.92M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.28804Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Fate Public Improvement ...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Fate Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Fate Public Improvement District Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director of Finance (Place 1)
Raju Anthony WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director of Finance (Place 3)
Raju Anthony WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
72.0% (245 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
57.0% (242 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (183 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (82 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
68.0% (185 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (87 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
59.0% (261 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (181 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
58.0% (177 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (129 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
66.0% (348 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (179 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
63.0% (161 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (94 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Fate Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board Member (Place 2)
Judy Hays WINNER
62.0% (190 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (116 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Fate Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting