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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas, 76034
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
Mayor Bobby Lindamood called the Colleyville City Council Worksession to order on
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Bobby Lindamood, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scotty Richardson,
and Councilmembers Ben Graves, Kimberly Holt Gunderson, and Tim Raine.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder and Councilmember Mark Alphonso.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jerry Ducay, Assistant City Manager Mark Wood,
Finance Director Cassie Smith, Public Works and Parks and Recreation Director Lisa
Escobedo, Library Director Jack Pawlowski, Capital Project Program Manager Elijah
Dorminy, City Attorney Sam Hawk, and City Secretary Christine Loven.
WS-1 Presentation of the FY27 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Finance Director Cassie Smith presented this item, noting the presentation is an
abbreviated look at the budget and is not intended to be a detailed or complete
version however, per state mandates, the full proposed FY27 Budget is available on
the City’s website. She discussed the property tax rate, gave an overview of the
budget and fund balance for major funds, and year one of capital improvement
projects.
Director Smith noted the FY27 budget addresses several priorities to include fiscal
responsibility, public safety, quality of services and programs, maintaining and
enhancing the infrastructure and beautification efforts, recreation and open space
enhancements, and economic development.
Director Smith stated the budget as presented is built on a $626 thousand increase in
M&O property tax revenues (3.5% statutory limit), the homestead exemption will remain
at 14% as adopted for FY2026 and includes $766,000 in debt service payments
(reflected in the I&S rate) for the Recreation Center and Fire Apparatus payment
schedule.
She briefly reviewed the property tax calculation, and noted the entire tax bill is
comprised of five taxing units; City receives 19%, Tarrant County 11.3%, Tarrant
County College District 6.8%, Tarrant County Hospital District 10%, and GCISD
52.8%.
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There was discussion regarding the tax rate and the City’s strategy moving forward.
City Manager Ducay stated the budget process and tax rate are long term strategies
to save dramatic needs in the future.
WS-2 Discussion regarding adding "In God We Trust" lettering on City vehicles
City Manager Jerry Ducay stated staff was asked to obtain the cost of adding “In
God We Trust” to the back of the City’s fleet vehicles. He said the approximate cost
is $1,000 and asked City Council if they wish to more forward. The City Council
directed staff to move forward and thanked them.
WS-3 Discussion of the August 4, 2026, City Council regular agenda items
There was no discussion of this item.
Mayor Lindamood adjourned the Worksession at 6:09 p.m. and called the Executive
Session to order.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D
Section 551.071 - Legal - Consultation with the City Attorney regarding items
on the agenda or for matters 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 Chapter 551 of the Texas Code
Section 551.072 - Real Estate - Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property for City facilities
Section 551.087 – Economic Development - Discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information the City has received from business
prospects the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City and with
which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; deliberate
the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
There was no action taken and Mayor Lindamood adjourned Executive Session at
6:54 p.m.
Mayor Lindamood called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:05
p.m. and called the roll.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Bobby Lindamood, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scotty Richardson,
and Councilmembers Ben Graves, Kimberly Holt Gunderson, and Tim Raine.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder and Councilmember Mark Alphonso.
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INVOCATION: Pastor Blake Jones, Journey Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER
AND TAKE ANY ACTION(S) NECESSARY RELATIVE TO ITEMS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - RESOLUTION R-26-5165
This resolution was not needed.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Lindamood and the City Council provided announcements regarding
community news and upcoming events.
4. CONSENT: READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-26-5166
4a Approval of the July 21, 2026, City Council minutes
4b Approval of a construction contract with Legacy Signs of Texas for Phase
II of the Parks Signage Improvement Project, through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) in an amount not to exceed $251,655 a
contingency amount not to exceed $25,000, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the contract
Mayor Lindamood read Resolution R-26-5166 in its entirety.
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Escobedo presented item 4b for Phase II of the
Parks signage program. There was discussion regarding signage for e-bike rules.
Mayor Lindamood opened and closed the public hearing without anyone wishing to
speak.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richardson made a motion to approve Resolution R-
26-5166, seconded by Councilmember Graves.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 – Mayor Bobby Lindamood, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scotty
Richardson, and Councilmembers Ben Graves, Kimberly Holt Gunderson,
and Tim Raine.
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Brandi Elder and Councilmember Mark Alphonso.
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5. ORDINANCE(S): FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING
5a Ordinance O-26-2375
Approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 94 (Traffic and Vehicles) of
the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances by adding Article IV entitled
Parking at Public Facilities, prohibiting overnight parking at public
facilities and public parks
Mayor Lindamood read the caption of Ordinance O-26-2375.
City Manager Jerry Ducay presented this item noting this ordinance would provide
for the City’s ability to move or remove vehicles from City parking lots and would
be especially useful during event set-ups.
Mayor Lindamood opened and closed the public hearing without anyone wishing to
speak.
This was a first reading with no action taken.
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dr. Jason Adams, GCISD School Superintendent, formally introduced himself to the
City Council and stated he is looking forward to continuing to build strong
partnerships with the City.
Dalia Begin, GCISD Board of Trustees President, noted Matt Faust, Board Vice
President, was also present and together the entire Board is looking forward to the
new school year and continuing to work together with the City.
Pastor “D” Robinson, Colleyville, thanked City Council for the opportunity to be
present and learn about the City. He stated he prays for the Council and staff each
day.
7. REPORTS
Sign Board of Appeals Minutes - March 11, 2026
There was no discussion of this item.
8. RESOLUTION: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR AUGUST 4, 2026 -
READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-26-5167
This resolution was not needed.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lindamood adjourned
the meeting without objection by the City Council at 7:28 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST
2026.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary