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Ord. 2026-04-13-2City of Ovilla (Dallas County)

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant to authorization by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation

Bastiat Overreach Score: 54/100
Passed: 2026-04-13 • Effective: 2026-04-13

Executive Summary & Impact

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant to authorization by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberations about real property), 551.073 (deliberations about gifts and donations), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.076 (deliberations about security devices), 551.087 (economic development), and 418.183 (homeland security) or to discuss the following as permitted by the Texas Government Code: Section 551.074. Personnel Matters– To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Community Development/Economic Development Director.X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session. XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION Police Department Police Chief J. Bennett Fire Department Fire Chief C. McLaurin Public Works Department Public Works Director J. Kuykendall Finance Department Finance Director B. Barr Municipal Court Court Clerk J. Foresman Development/Permits Chelsea Ellis XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIII. 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. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the official Ovilla City

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

2 • City of Ovilla - April 13, 20262026-04-13
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant to authorization by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation
Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion on IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF OVILLA
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-04-13-2 (Agenda Item 2)
Meeting: City of Ovilla - April 13, 2026
Date Enacted: 2026-04-13
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: General Regulation
Source Document: https://www.cityofovilla.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-164

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSIONThe City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any item listed on this Agenda should the need arise, pursuant to authorization by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberations about real property), 551.073 (deliberations about gifts and donations), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.076 (deliberations about security devices), 551.087 (economic development), and 418.183 (homeland security) or to discuss the following as permitted by the Texas Government Code: Section 551.074. Personnel Matters– To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Community Development/Economic Development Director.X. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will reconvene into Open Session to consider action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive Session. XI. RECEIVE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION Police Department Police Chief J. Bennett Fire Department Fire Chief C. McLaurin Public Works Department Public Works Director J. Kuykendall Finance Department Finance Director B. Barr Municipal Court Court Clerk J. Foresman Development/Permits Chelsea Ellis XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIII. 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. 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 April 7, 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