4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-B, an ordinance of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, Article A7.000, “WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING”, Section A7.003, “Water and W
Executive Summary & Impact
4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-B, an ordinance of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, Article A7.000, “WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING”, Section A7.003, “Water and Wastewater Service rates and charges”, Subsection (A) “Monthly water rates” and (B) “Monthly wastewater rates” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ovilla to amend the monthly water and wastewater rates for residential and non-residential customers to reflect increased costs from Dallas Water Utilities and Trinity River Authority; providing for the incorporation of premises; providing for amendments; providing a cumulative repealer/savings clause; providing a severability clause; Proving for engrossment and enrollment and incorporation into the code of ordinances; and providing an effective date. 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-C, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Chapter 1, Section 1.02.002 of the Code of Ordinances declaring an official city newspaper and providing an effective date. 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action to approve and adopt the updated Ellis County Emergency Management Basic Plan and authorize execution of the plan as a signatory city of Ellis County. 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration and action. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION The 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 TexasGovernment Code: 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 Asst. City Manager/Finance Director B. Barr Municipal Court Court Clerk J. Foresman Development/Permits Community/EDC Director Brad Hendricks XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History
Official Legal Text & Codified Sections
OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF OVILLA Instrument / Docket Number: Ordinance No. 101326-B (Agenda Item 2) Meeting: City of Ovilla - October 13, 2026 Date Enacted: 2026-10-13 Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO) Category: Taxes & Fees VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY: 4. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-B, an ordinance of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule”, Article A7.000, “WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING”, Section A7.003, “Water and Wastewater Service rates and charges”, Subsection (A) “Monthly water rates” and (B) “Monthly wastewater rates” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ovilla to amend the monthly water and wastewater rates for residential and non-residential customers to reflect increased costs from Dallas Water Utilities and Trinity River Authority; providing for the incorporation of premises; providing for amendments; providing a cumulative repealer/savings clause; providing a severability clause; Proving for engrossment and enrollment and incorporation into the code of ordinances; and providing an effective date. 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action on Ordinance No. 101326-C, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ovilla, Texas, amending Chapter 1, Section 1.02.002 of the Code of Ordinances declaring an official city newspaper and providing an effective date. 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Discuss and take possible action to approve and adopt the updated Ellis County Emergency Management Basic Plan and authorize execution of the plan as a signatory city of Ellis County. 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Consideration of any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration and action. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION The 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 TexasGovernment Code: 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 Asst. City Manager/Finance Director B. Barr Municipal Court Court Clerk J. Foresman Development/Permits Community/EDC Director Brad Hendricks XII. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XIII. ADJOURNMENT