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CITY • Dallas County, TX
Town of Highland Park
Population / Scale
8,764
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.192042
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$47.9M
+2.0% YoY • +17.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.2 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: 0.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.7 pts
70.2 (B) → 69.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.1% (5Y)
10Y: +32.1% • Since '00: +96.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0380
FY 22: $0.2300 → FY 27: $0.1920
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 70.2 (B)'10: 70 (B)'17: 69.5 (C)'22: 69.3 (C)'27: 69.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $24.4M'10: $30.1M'17: $36.2M'22: $40.9M'27: $47.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AF
Alan Friedman
Councilmember, Place 1
afriedman@hptx.org
DS
Don Snell
Councilmember, Place 4
dsnell@hptx.org
LW
Leland White
Councilmember, Place 5
lwhite@hptx.org
LN
Lydia Novakov
Councilmember, Place 3
lnovakov@hptx.org
MM
Marc Myers
Councilmember, Place 2
mmyers@hptx.org
WC
Will C. Beecherl
Mayor
wbeecherl@hptx.org
Charter & Enabling Framework
Town of Highland Park Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of Town of Highland Park Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — Town of Highland Park Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39262829#39262829 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.0% YoYFreedom Score: 69.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Highland Park
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($47,901,402) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.192042 per $100 valuation: $0.192042 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Highland Park. Source: Dallas County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$47.9M
General Fund
$33.5M
Capital Projects
$2.7M
Per Capita
$5,466
Public Safety: $17.2M (36%)
0Public Works: $14.2M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $3.0M
Administration: $6.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.192042 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 68.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2026-216) — Town of Highland Park
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($46,957,555) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.199296 per $100 valuation) for Town of Highland Park.
Total Appropriation
$47.0M
General Fund
$32.9M
Capital Projects
$2.6M
Per Capita
$5,358
Public Safety: $16.8M (36%)
0Public Works: $13.9M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $3.0M
Administration: $5.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.199296 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 69 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Highland Park
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($44,441,475) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.208550 per $100 valuation) for Town of Highland Park.
Total Appropriation
$44.4M
General Fund
$31.1M
Capital Projects
$2.5M
Per Capita
$5,071
Public Safety: $15.9M (36%)
0Public Works: $13.2M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $2.8M
Administration: $5.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.20855 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 69.1 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Highland Park
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Highland Park (Dallas County) totaling $43,315,278. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2205 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$43.3M
General Fund
$30.3M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$4,942
Public Safety: $15.5M (36%)
0Public Works: $12.8M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $2.7M
Administration: $5.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.22053 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 69.2 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Highland Park
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Highland Park (Dallas County) totaling $42,123,192. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2300 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$42.1M
General Fund
$29.5M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$4,806
Public Safety: $15.0M (36%)
0Public Works: $12.5M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $2.7M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2300 / $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$47.90M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.5MPer Capita: $5,466Tax Rate: $0.192042Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$46.96M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.9MPer Capita: $5,358Tax Rate: $0.199296Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$44.44M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.1MPer Capita: $5,071Tax Rate: $0.20855Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$43.32M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.3MPer Capita: $4,942Tax Rate: $0.22053Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$42.12M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.5MPer Capita: $4,806Tax Rate: $0.2300Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$40.92M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.6MPer Capita: $4,669Tax Rate: $0.2300Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$39.70M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $4,530Tax Rate: $0.23345Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$38.80M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.2MPer Capita: $4,428Tax Rate: $0.234384Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$38.05M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.6MPer Capita: $4,342Tax Rate: $0.237431Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$37.17M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.0MPer Capita: $4,242Tax Rate: $0.240755Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$36.25M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.4MPer Capita: $4,136Tax Rate: $0.240996Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$35.17M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.6MPer Capita: $4,013Tax Rate: $0.243165Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$34.50M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.2MPer Capita: $3,937Tax Rate: $0.242436Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$33.65M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.6MPer Capita: $3,839Tax Rate: $0.241466Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$32.67M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.9MPer Capita: $3,727Tax Rate: $0.243156Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$31.81M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.3MPer Capita: $3,630Tax Rate: $0.244129Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$31.05M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.7MPer Capita: $3,543Tax Rate: $0.245838Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$30.14M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $3,439Tax Rate: $0.247805Freedom: 70 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$29.56M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.7MPer Capita: $3,373Tax Rate: $0.248301Freedom: 70 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$28.83M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $3,289Tax Rate: $0.249046Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$28.30M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.8MPer Capita: $3,229Tax Rate: $0.250789Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$27.73M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $3,164Tax Rate: $0.250789Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$27.13M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $3,096Tax Rate: $0.250538Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$26.60M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.6MPer Capita: $3,035Tax Rate: $0.250789Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$25.99M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.2MPer Capita: $2,966Tax Rate: $0.249535Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$25.43M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.8MPer Capita: $2,902Tax Rate: $0.248786Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$24.97M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $2,849Tax Rate: $0.25003Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$24.38M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $2,782Tax Rate: $0.25053Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-2026-260 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Review and discuss an update on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite.
Review and discuss an update on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite....
Ord. 2026-2026-259 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance authorizing and allowing Cost of Living Adjustments and Updated Service Credits through the Texas Municipal Retirement System, effective January 1, 2027.
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance authorizing and allowing Cost of Living Adjustments and Updated Service Credits through the Texas Municipal Ret...
Ord. 2026-2026-216 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget....
Ord. 2026-09-15-2026-267 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. and B. above shall be made, if any.
Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. and B. above shall be made, if an...
Ord. 2026-2026-264 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Take action approving an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Town Code to expressly provide for the use of civilian personnel for parking enforcement.
Take action approving an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Town Code to expressly provide for the use of civilian personnel for parking enforcement....
Ord. 2026-09-15-2026-205 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for participation in the Household Haza...
Ord. 2026-2026-209 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a resolution amending the Town's Master Fee Schedule reauthorizing and adjusting rates and fees including, but not limited to, building permits, plan review, fire sprinkler, water, sewer, solid
Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a resolution amending the Town's Master Fee Schedule reauthorizing and adjusting rates and fees in...
Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-221 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Garland to provide maintenance and repair services for radio systems and radio devices in order to provide dependable, mission-critical radio coverage for t
Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Garland to provide maintenance and repair services for radio ...
Ord. 2026-2026-211 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance setting the Town's ad valorem tax rate at $0.192042 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation of all taxable property for the 2026 Tax Year, as determined by the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance setting the Town's ad valorem tax rate at $0.192042 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation of all taxable prope...
Ord. 2026-2026-219 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Review and discuss proposed amendments to the Town's Master Fee Schedule to be effective October 1, 2026.
Review and discuss proposed amendments to the Town's Master Fee Schedule to be effective October 1, 2026....
Ord. 2026-2026-208 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed ad valorem tax rate for all taxable property for the 2026 Tax Year.
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed ad valorem tax rate for all taxable property for the 2026 Tax Year....
Ord. 2026-2026-222 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on an amendment to an ordinance to establish Resident-Only Parking in the 3100 and 3200 Blocks of Drexel Drive and the 5400 Block of Sewanee Avenue.
Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on an amendment to an ordinance to establish Resident-Only Parking in the 3100 and 3200 Blocks of Dre...
Ord. 2026-2026-220 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Take action to approve an ordinance to (1) establish an all-way stop at Armstrong Parkway and Lorraine Avenue, and (2) add a section on temporary traffic control devices.
Take action to approve an ordinance to (1) establish an all-way stop at Armstrong Parkway and Lorraine Avenue, and (2) add a section on temporary traffic contro...
Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-218 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Review and discuss proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
Review and discuss proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget....
Ord. 2026-2026-210 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget, with revisions, in the amount of $80,564,916, including interfund transfers of $11,240,205.
Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget, with revisions, in the amount of $80,564,916, including inter...
Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-212 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Review, discuss, and take action ratifying a property tax increase of $928,303, which is an increase of 4.54 percent over last year's adjusted levy and includes $211,900 in revenues generated from new property added to the tax roll.
Review, discuss, and take action ratifying a property tax increase of $928,303, which is an increase of 4.54 percent over last year's adjusted levy and includes...
Ord. 2026-08-11-2026-189 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Take action on the First Amendment to the Water Tower License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T).
Take action on the First Amendment to the Water Tower License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T)....
Ord. 2026-08-11-2026-196 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Items A. and B. above shall be made, if any.
Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Items A. and B. above shall be made, if a...
Ord. 2026-2026-202 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Take action on an ordinance regarding a purchase-sale agreement and the release and abandonment of a Bridle Path Public Right-of-Way between 4200 and 4208 Armstrong Parkway.
Take action on an ordinance regarding a purchase-sale agreement and the release and abandonment of a Bridle Path Public Right-of-Way between 4200 and 4208 Armst...
Ord. 2026-2026-145 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution to approve a proposed property tax rate of $0.192042 per $100 of taxable assessed value and set a public hearing on the property tax rate to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution to approve a proposed property tax rate of $0.192042 per $100 of taxable assessed value and set a public hearin...
Ord. 2026-2026-191 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Review and discuss an ordinance (1) establishing an all-way stop at Armstrong Parkway and Lorraine Avenue, and (2) adding a section on temporary stop signs.
Review and discuss an ordinance (1) establishing an all-way stop at Armstrong Parkway and Lorraine Avenue, and (2) adding a section on temporary stop signs....
Ord. 2026-08-11-2026-188 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Review, discuss, and take action on an amendment to Chapter 3 Building Regulations regarding sawing, cutting and other means of altering masonry materials.
Review, discuss, and take action on an amendment to Chapter 3 Building Regulations regarding sawing, cutting and other means of altering masonry materials....
Ord. 2026-2026-204 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Take action on an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; Adop
Take action on an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the...
Ordinance No. 1257 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a request to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 1257 to amend the concept plan to include shade structures for McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School, located at 3520 No
Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a request to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 1257 to amend the concept plan to include sha...
Ord. 2026-08-11-2026-203 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Take action on the Second Amendment to the Water Tower License Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.
Take action on the Second Amendment to the Water Tower License Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-13
May 2026 Town of Highland Park Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (19.0% of 5,959 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Alan Friedman WINNER
100.0% (996 votes)Mayor
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
100.0% (996 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Leland White WINNER
100.0% (996 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Marc Myers WINNER
100.0% (996 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Don Snell WINNER
100.0% (996 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Lydia Novakov WINNER
100.0% (996 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,251 (21.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
57.0% (713 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (538 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,013 (17.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
58.0% (588 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (425 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,847 (31.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
67.0% (1,237 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (610 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,192 (20.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
55.0% (656 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (536 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 954 (16.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
67.0% (639 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (315 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,669 (28.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
60.0% (1,001 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (668 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 894 (15.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
61.0% (545 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (349 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,669 (28.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
58.0% (968 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (701 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,788 (30.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
67.0% (1,198 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (590 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,490 (25.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
66.0% (983 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (507 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,549 (26.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
72.0% (1,115 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (434 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,490 (25.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
68.0% (1,013 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (477 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,192 (20.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
65.0% (775 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (417 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,669 (28.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
72.0% (1,202 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (467 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,549 (26.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
61.0% (945 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (604 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,728 (29.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
65.0% (1,123 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (605 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,788 (30.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
63.0% (1,126 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (662 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,788 (30.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
62.0% (1,109 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (679 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,073 (18.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
54.0% (579 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (494 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 894 (15.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
69.0% (617 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (277 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (19.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
60.0% (679 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (453 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,371 (23.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
67.0% (919 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (452 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,073 (18.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
62.0% (665 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (408 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Highland Park Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,490 (25.0% of 5,960 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
61.0% (909 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (581 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (358)
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Town of Highland Park City Council Regular Meeting
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1: 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - September 15, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2026-247: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a construction contract for the Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-243: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a professional services agreement for Owner's Representative Services and Construction Inspection Services for the Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-244: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a professional services agreement for Construction Phase Services for the Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-245: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a construction contract for the Eastern Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-246: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a construction contract for the Douglas Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-248: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a construction contract for the 2026 Drainage Easement Improvements project.2026-206: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a service contract for professional street sweeping services.2026-249: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County and the Town of Highland Park for food establishment inspections and coordinated health services.2026-251: Take action to authorize the Town Administrator to execute renewals with Cigna for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance plans and with Symetra for employer paid and supplemental (voluntary) life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term2026-254: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on September 1, 2026.2026-228: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on September 1, 2026.Item-18: PUBLIC HEARINGItem-20: MAIN AGENDA2026-258: Review, discuss, and take action on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election.Item-24: RECOGNITIONItem-25: ADJOURNMENT2026-205: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Program.2026-264: Take action approving an ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Town Code to expressly provide for the use of civilian personnel for parking enforcement.2026-209: Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a resolution amending the Town's Master Fee Schedule reauthorizing and adjusting rates and fees including, but not limited to, building permits, plan review, fire sprinkler, water, sewer, solid2026-216: Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget.2026-259: Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance authorizing and allowing Cost of Living Adjustments and Updated Service Credits through the Texas Municipal Retirement System, effective January 1, 2027.2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - September 15, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION2026-262: Review and discuss Information Technology Managed Services.2026-265: Review and discuss the Park System Twenty-Year Strategy and associated procurement and funding approach.Item-7: CLOSED SESSION2026-252: § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter re: (i) DART withdraw and2026-255: §551.076: The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.Item-10: OPEN SESSIONItem-12: REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS2026-261: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-260: Review and discuss an update on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite.2026-267: Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. and B. above shall be made, if any.2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - September 01, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSIONItem-6: REPORTS2026-232: Review and discuss the East Highland Park Access and Circulation Alternatives Study.2026-224: Review and discuss the Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction Project update.2026-225: Review and discuss the Parking Enforcement Program Update.2026-217: Review and discuss the quarterly Community Development report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.2026-215: Review and discuss the monthly Financial and Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026.Item-12: REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS2026-226: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-218: Review and discuss proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget.2026-219: Review and discuss proposed amendments to the Town's Master Fee Schedule to be effective October 1, 2026.2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - September 01, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: PROCLAMATION2026-207: Recognition of John Caspar Curry for the design, creation, and painting of a beautiful garden-themed mural in the Highland Park Library's Young Adult area and the Curry Family for the donation of supplies and time for the mural project.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-198: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for Conviction Reporting.2026-227: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on August 11, 2026.2026-228: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on August 11, 2026.Item-12: PUBLIC HEARINGItem-15: MAIN AGENDA2026-214: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution establishing the Town's compensation program and related pay plan, effective October 1, 2026.Item-20: ADJOURNMENT2026-221: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Garland to provide maintenance and repair services for radio systems and radio devices in order to provide dependable, mission-critical radio coverage for t2026-212: Review, discuss, and take action ratifying a property tax increase of $928,303, which is an increase of 4.54 percent over last year's adjusted levy and includes $211,900 in revenues generated from new property added to the tax roll.2026-222: Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on an amendment to an ordinance to establish Resident-Only Parking in the 3100 and 3200 Blocks of Drexel Drive and the 5400 Block of Sewanee Avenue.2026-208: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed ad valorem tax rate for all taxable property for the 2026 Tax Year.2026-210: Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget, with revisions, in the amount of $80,564,916, including interfund transfers of $11,240,205.2026-211: Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance setting the Town's ad valorem tax rate at $0.192042 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation of all taxable property for the 2026 Tax Year, as determined by the Dallas Central Appraisal District.2026-220: Take action to approve an ordinance to (1) establish an all-way stop at Armstrong Parkway and Lorraine Avenue, and (2) add a section on temporary traffic control devices.2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - August 11, 2026
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2026-190: Take action on a Water Tower License Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC.Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: PROCLAMATION2026-181: Proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Library Card Sign-Up Month.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-203: Take action on the Second Amendment to the Water Tower License Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.2026-189: Take action on the First Amendment to the Water Tower License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T).2026-192: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services for the 2026 Alley Reconstruction and Utility Improvements project.2026-197: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the Town's participation in the Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Program.2026-187: Take action to renew the Town's lease agreement for the parking area adjacent to the Methodist Family Health Center property at 4101 Lomo Alto Drive.2026-194: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on July 7, 2026.2026-195: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on July 7, 2026.Item-18: PUBLIC HEARING2026-143: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments from the public on the Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and take action to table approval until a future Town Council meeting.Item-22: MAIN AGENDA2026-188: Review, discuss, and take action on an amendment to Chapter 3 Building Regulations regarding sawing, cutting and other means of altering masonry materials.2026-193: Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a proposed replat creating Lot 12R, Block 103, a replat of Lots 12 through 14, Block 103 and a 7.5-foot bridle path, Highland Park West, 1st Installment, located at 4200 and 4208 Armstrong ParkItem-26: ADJOURNMENT2026-199: Take action to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations, Drainage from Property; Chapter 13, Utilities, Water and Sewer Connections; and the Town’s Master Fee Schedule regarding water and sewer connection fees.2026-204: Take action on an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; Adop2026-202: Take action on an ordinance regarding a purchase-sale agreement and the release and abandonment of a Bridle Path Public Right-of-Way between 4200 and 4208 Armstrong Parkway.2026-182: Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a request to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 1257 to amend the concept plan to include shade structures for McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School, located at 3520 No2026-145: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution to approve a proposed property tax rate of $0.192042 per $100 of taxable assessed value and set a public hearing on the property tax rate to be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.2026-201: Review, discuss, and take action on a referral to the Zoning Commission, a request to rezone property from Community Service and One-family Residence to Planned Development District to allow modifications to the existing shopping center and associated par2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - August 11, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSIONItem-5: REPORTS2026-142: Review and discuss the Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27.2026-183: Review and discuss the Highland Park On-Demand Pilot Program.Item-8: CLOSED SESSION2026-160: §551. 072: the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, to wit: a parcel of land owned by the Town at 3635 Beverly Drive.Item-10: OPEN SESSIONItem-12: ADJOURNMENT2026-196: Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Items A. and B. above shall be made, if any.2026-191: Review and discuss an ordinance (1) establishing an all-way stop at Armstrong Parkway and Lorraine Avenue, and (2) adding a section on temporary stop signs.2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - July 07, 2026
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Item-13: ADJOURNMENTItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSIONItem-5: REPORTS2026-141: Review and discuss the Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27.Item-7: REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS2026-176: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-9: CLOSED SESSION2026-177: § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter re: DART withdraw.Item-11: OPEN SESSION2026-175: Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. above shall be made, if any.2026-128: Review and discuss proposed ordinance changes related to water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, including installation and maintenance responsibilities and fee changes.2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - July 07, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: RECOGNITION2026-178: Recognition of the Town of Highland Park for its receipt of the 2024 Triple Crown Award, conferred by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-166: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Garland to utilize goods and services from present and future contracts.2026-180: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas for the relocation of water and wastewater mains associated with the Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-173: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on June 16, 2026.2026-174: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on June 16, 2026.Item-12: MAIN AGENDA2026-179: Review, discuss, and take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP to conduct the annual financial statement audit for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with the option to extend the engaItem-15: ADJOURNMENT2026-162: Take action on an amendment to Chapter 3 Building Regulations regarding sawing and cutting.2026-171: Review, discuss, and take action on a referral to the Zoning Commission, a request to amend Planned Development Ordinance No. 1257 regarding the addition of shade structures at the athletic fields for McCullogh Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle Sch2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - June 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: RECOGNITION2026-165: Recognition of the Office of the Municipal Clerk in the Town of Highland Park receiving an Achievement of Excellence Award conferred by the Texas Municipal Clerks Association.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-159: Take action on the resolution to ratify the execution of the Communications System Agreement between the Town of Highland Park, the City of University Park, and Southern Methodist University.2026-156: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on June 2, 2026.2026-157: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on June 2, 2026.Item-10: MAIN AGENDA2026-147: Review, discuss, and take action on acceptance of a donation from the Friends of the Highland Park Library to the Highland Park Library.2026-148: Review, discuss, and take action to extend the construction period for a new single-family home from 24 to 36 months on the property located at 4308 Westway Avenue.2026-164: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution confirming the appointment of the alternate representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council.Item-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - June 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: REPORTS2026-158: Review and discuss the Texas Municipal Retirement System ("TMRS").2026-140: Review and discuss the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and proposed updates, changes, or revisions to the Town’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.Item-6: REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS2026-138: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-8: CLOSED SESSION2026-161: §551.076: the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.Item-10: OPEN SESSIONItem-12: ADJOURNMENT2026-163: Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. above shall be made, if any.2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - June 02, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: REPORTS2026-129: Review and discuss the Highland Park Department of Public Safety's Texas Law Enforcement Agency Racial Profiling Report for 2025, and a report on the Highland Park Municipal Court best practices and disposition of citations for 2025.2026-139: Review and discuss the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.2026-130: Review and discuss the public safety implications related to the FIFA World Cup 2026.2026-146: Review and discuss the Highland Park On-Demand Pilot Program.Item-8: REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSItem-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - June 02, 2026
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Item-4: CONSENT AGENDAItem-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT2026-133: Take action on the minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting held on May 13, 2026.2026-131: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on May 19, 2026.2026-132: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on May 19, 2026.Item-8: MAIN AGENDA2026-86: Review, discuss, and take action on the proposed Town Strategic Plan.2026-134: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.2026-135: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of members to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Review Board.2026-137: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of members to the Finance and Audit Advisory Committee.Item-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-136: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of members to the Zoning Commission.2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - May 19, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: REPORTS2026-110: Review and discuss the monthly financial and investment reports for the period ending March 31, 2026.2026-113: Review and discuss the quarterly Community Development report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.2026-127: Review and discuss the Compensation and Benefit Study.Item-7: REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS2026-111: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - May 19, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2026-118: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on May 5, 2026.2026-119: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on May 5, 2026.Item-9: REPORTS2026-126: Review and discuss the Park Cities Rotary Club plans for the 2026 4th of July Parade.Item-11: ADJOURNMENT2026-112: Take action on a proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Health and Sanitation, by repealing and replacing Article 6.03 "Food Sanitation" in its entirety.2026-125: Take action on the proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection by adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, and regional amendments outlined in the accompanying Town ordinance.2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - May 13, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDAItem-6: CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONItem-9: RECOGNITION2026-120: Recognition of the outgoing and incoming Town Council Members.Item-11: ADMINISTERING OATHS OF OFFICE2026-123: Administer the Oath of Office to the Mayor and Town Council Members.Item-13: ADJOURNMENT2026-122: Review, discuss, and consider approval of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Special Election held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the purpose of determining if the Dallas Area Rapid Transit shall continue in the Town of Hi2026-124: Take action on a resolution amending the Town's Master Fee Schedule, adding transit fees, effective May 14, 2026.2026-121: Review, discuss, and consider approval of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the positions of Mayor and five Town Council Members.2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - May 05, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION2026-105: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.2026-108: Review and discuss amending the Town’s Master Fee Schedule providing for Highland Park On-Demand transit fees.Item-6: REPORTS2026-106: Review and discuss the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Combined Operating and Capital Budget.2026-98: Review and discuss Capital Improvement Program project status.Item-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - May 05, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2026-101: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Holcomb Tree Service for professional tree pruning services.2026-107: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute contracts for the FY 2026 Street Resurfacing project.2026-109: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a construction contract with Capko Concrete Structures, LLC for the Hackberry Creek Corridor Phase 1A and 1B project.2026-102: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on April 21, 2026.2026-103: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on April 21, 2026.Item-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - April 21, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2026-93: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on April 7, 2026.2026-94: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on April 7, 2026.Item-7: MAIN AGENDAItem-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-90: Review, discuss, and take action on an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget.2026-100: Review, discuss, and take action on a service order to purchase alternative transit services addressing on-street parking-related challenges and mobility solutions.2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - April 21, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION2026-95: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.2026-92: Review and discuss proposed changes related to the Town's food sanitation regulations, including requirements for grease interceptors, fees, sinks, and update references to the pertinent State food safety rules, as well as waste hauler fees, including thoItem-6: CLOSED SESSIONItem-8: OPEN SESSIONItem-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-97: Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. shall be made, if any.2026-99: In accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.074, - PERSONNEL MATTERS - the Town Council will convene into closed session to deliberate on the appointment, employment, and duties of the Town Attorney.2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - April 07, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: INTRODUCTIONS2026-77: Introduction of the "Mayor For a Day," Alex Dummer.Item-5: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-6: PROCLAMATION2026-74: Proclamation recognizing April 12 - 18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.2026-72: Proclamation recognizing April 19 - 25, 2026, as National Library Week.Item-9: RECOGNITION2026-78: Recognition of the 2025 Leading the Way Award by the ETC Institute.Item-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-71: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a Cooperative Purchasing Program Agreement with the City of Plano to utilize goods and services from present and future contracts.2026-87: Take action on a resolution authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for the Wycliffe Reconstruction project.2026-75: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on March 17, 2026.2026-76: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on March 17, 2026.Item-17: ADJOURNMENT2026-73: Take action on an ordinance approving the dedication of an easement for the Wycliffe Reconstruction project.2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - April 07, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION2026-88: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-7: REPORTS2026-79: Review and discuss the public safety implications related to the FIFA World Cup 2026.Item-9: CLOSED SESSION2026-80: In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 – CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY – the Town Council will convene in closed session for consultation with and to receive legal advice from the Town Attorney on a matter inItem-11: OPEN SESSIONItem-13: ADJOURNMENT2026-34: Review and discuss proposed ordinance changes for residential construction, including permit expiration time, construction parking, fees, and related requirements.2026-89: Review and discuss a draft service order for the purchase of alternative transit services associated with on-street parking-related challenges and mobility solutions.2026-81: Pursuant to Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, the final action, decision, or vote regarding Closed Session Item A. shall be made, if any.2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - March 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: PROCLAMATION2026-65: Mayor Will C. Beecherl will read a proclamation recognizing Friday, March 20, 2026, as “Celebration of Story Day” in the Town of Highland Park.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-69: Take action on (1) approval of a Resolution authorizing the Town’s participation in the 791 Purchasing Cooperative and (2) authorization for the Town Administrator (or designee) to execute the required Master Interlocal Agreement.2026-63: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on March 3, 2026.2026-64: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on March 3, 2026.Item-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - March 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-3: FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION2026-66: Review, discuss, and consider the opportunity for a Town Council Member to request an item to be placed on a future Town Council Meeting agenda.Item-5: REPORTS2026-62: Review and discuss the Department of Public Safety 2025 Annual Report.2026-70: Review and discuss the Strategic Plan update.Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Highland Park - March 03, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENTItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA2026-47: Take action to formally accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.2026-54: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with Legacy Engineering Group for the Douglas Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-55: Take action authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC for the Eastern Avenue Reconstruction project.2026-50: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on February 17, 2026.2026-51: Take action on the minutes of the Town Council study session held on February 17, 2026.Item-10: PUBLIC HEARINGItem-12: MAIN AGENDA2026-58: Review, discuss, and take action on canceling the Town Council meeting on August 4, 2026, and scheduling a Town Council meeting on August 11, 2026.Item-15: ADJOURNMENT2026-46: Review, discuss, and take action on a resolution validating the annual review of the Statement of Investment Policies as adopted by the Town of Highland Park and approving recommended changes.2026-49: Conduct a public hearing, review, discuss, and take action on a proposed replat creating Lots 16R and 17R, Block 16, a replat of part of Lot 16 and all of Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 16, 3rd Installment of Mount Vernon Addition, located at 3924 Mockingbird