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Ord. 2026-08-24-1City of Ovilla (Dallas County)

X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodation will be made to assist your needs. A quorum of the Ovilla Planni

Bastiat Overreach Score: 54/100
Passed: 2026-08-24 • Effective: 2026-08-24

Executive Summary & Impact

X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodation will be made to assist your needs. A quorum of the Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Corporation, or Municipal Development District may be present. No action will be taken by the above-listed boards. PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS IN SESSION. ***Pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code, the following taxpayer impact statement is provided: TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 2025Adopted Tax Rate2026 NNR Rate2026 Proposed Tax RateTotal Tax Rateper $100 of value$0.616213 $0.561106 $0.612219Median Homestead Taxable Value$455,520 $476,413 $476,413Tax on Median Homestead $2,816.93 $2,673.18 $2,916.69 Pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code, the taxpayer impact statement above is based upon the latest version of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the proposed tax rate approved by Council. The proposed budget and proposed tax rate are subject to amendment by the City Council. Final action on adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the tax rate are included on this Special Called Council Meeting agenda, August 24, 2026. The most recent version of the proposed budget is posted online and accessible from the City of Ovilla homepage at www.citofovilla.org. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the official Ovilla City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, as well as on the City’s official website at www.cityofovilla.org, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. A quorum of the governmental body will be physically present at the location noticed above. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.127, one or more members of the governing

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

1 • City of Ovilla - August 24, 20262026-08-24
X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodation will be made to assist your needs. A quorum of the Ovilla Planni
Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion on X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance. Reasonable acc

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF OVILLA
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-08-24-1 (Agenda Item 1)
Meeting: City of Ovilla - August 24, 2026
Date Enacted: 2026-08-24
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: General Regulation
Source Document: https://www.cityofovilla.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-188

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
X. ADJOURNMENT Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the meeting must contact the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodation will be made to assist your needs. A quorum of the Ovilla Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Corporation, or Municipal Development District may be present. No action will be taken by the above-listed boards. PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS IN SESSION. ***Pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code, the following taxpayer impact statement is provided: TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 2025Adopted Tax Rate2026 NNR Rate2026 Proposed Tax RateTotal Tax Rateper $100 of value$0.616213 $0.561106 $0.612219Median Homestead Taxable Value$455,520 $476,413 $476,413Tax on Median Homestead $2,816.93 $2,673.18 $2,916.69 Pursuant to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code, the taxpayer impact statement above is based upon the latest version of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the proposed tax rate approved by Council. The proposed budget and proposed tax rate are subject to amendment by the City Council. Final action on adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the tax rate are included on this Special Called Council Meeting agenda, August 24, 2026. The most recent version of the proposed budget is posted online and accessible from the City of Ovilla homepage at www.citofovilla.org. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the official Ovilla City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, as well as on the City’s official website at www.cityofovilla.org, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. A quorum of the governmental body will be physically present at the location noticed above. Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.127, one or more members of the governing body may appear via videoconference call. City of Ovilla David D. Henley, City Manager