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September 8, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 13 items

  1. Consider the approval of the Consignment Auction Contract with ELCO Auctions Asset Marketing Solutions
  2. Request to change the zoning of land from B-1 (General Business District) for property located at 504 Young St; also known as Spencer LOT 9-R 0.278 Acres, to I-1 (Light Industrial District)<ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;"><li>Staff Report. Applicant Presentation.Public Hearing to receive comments in favor or against the request.Consider the approval of the first reading of Ordinance 2027 amending the Official Zoning Map as stipulated under Article 4.1 of the City of Rockport Zoning Ordinance Number 1027 by changing the zoning of land from B-1 (General Business District) for property located at 504 Young St; also known as Spencer LOT 9-R 0.278 Acres, City of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, to I-1 (Light Industrial District), repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
  3. Presented in recognition of the City of Rockport’s commitment to excellence in governmental budgeting and financial transparency the 2025 Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
  4. Proclamation to announce the dedication of Rockport becoming a Tourism Friendly Community
  5. Consider the request of funding and support for the Wings Rescue Center
  6. Consider the approval of the City Council Minutes for the August 25, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting
  7. Proposed 2026 Tax Rate of $0.426475/$100. This rate is composed of a Maintenance and Operations Rate of $0.241121/$100 and an Interest and Sinking Fund rate of $0.185354/$100. Hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate.</li><li>Discuss and consider Ordinance 2023 on only one reading, levying and adopting, approving, and assessing pursuant to the certified appraisal roll for 2026 as submitted by the Aransas County Appraisal District an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for tax year 2026 of $0.426475 per $100 of taxable valuation of all taxable property within the corporate limits, consisting of a maintenance and operations rate of $0.241121 per $100 and an interest and sinking fund/debt service rate of $0.185354 per $100, to provide revenues for current maintenance and operating expenses and interest and sinking fund requirements; providing due and delinquent dates; providing penalties and interest; providing a lien on all real and personal property to secure payment of taxes due thereon; repealing all conflicting ordinance; containing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. This year’s proposed tax rate exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the Voter Approved Rate.
  8. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Amending the City of Rockport Code of Ordinance, Chapter 82 "Solid Waste" Article II. "Refuse Collection", Section 82.39 "Fee Schedule" Setting CPI Adjusted Fees for Service<br></span><ol style="list-style-type: lower-roman;"><li><span style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="margin-left:0in;"> Staff presentation</span></span><span style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="margin-left:0in;"></span></span></li><li><span style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="margin-left:0in;"> Consider the approval on the first of two readings of Ordinance 2026 amending the City of Rockport Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 "Solid Waste" Article II. "Refuse Collection", Section 82.39 "Fee Schedule" Setting CPI Adjusted Fees for Service; Repealing all Prior Ordinances in Conflict Herewith: and Providing for Publication and an Effective Date.
  9. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-39R, canceling the Special Election ordered for November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Councilmember to fill the unexpired term for Ward 1; accepting the Certification of an Unopposed Candidate; declaring the unopposed candidate elected; providing for the posting of this Resolution; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date; and finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law.
  10. FY 2026-2027 BudgetHold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the FY2026-2027 Budget.</li><li>Discuss and consider Ordinance 2022 on only one reading adopting the City of Rockport budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027; providing that expenditures for said fiscal year shall be made in accordance with said budget; and directing the filing of the adopted budget with the City Secretary; repealing all conflicting ordinance; containing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
  11. Consider the approval of Ordinance 2025 on the only reading amending Ordinance No. 1992 which amended the 2025-2026 budget beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; repealing all prior ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date.(Aquatic Center)
  12. Consider the approval of Ordinance 2024 on the only reading amending Ordinance 1992 which adopted the 2025-2026 budget beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026; repealing all prior ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date (Public Safety Communication Center)
  13. City of Rockport's Financial Impact Statement provides the following information in compliance with Texas Government Code 551.043:A copy of the City’s proposed budget may be located on the City’s home page of its website and at https://rockporttx.govii) Taxpayer Impact Statement – For the median-valued homestead property a comparison of the current property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year (“FY”) an estimate if the proposed budget is adopted for the upcoming FY, and an estimate of a balanced budget at the no-new-revenue tax rate for the upcoming FY is below: Rate ScenarioMedian HomesteadTaxable ValueTax Rate(per $100 of valuation) Estimated PropertyTax BillFY 2025-26 Tax Rate (Current Year)$338,830 $.426475 $1,445FY 2026-27 No New Revenue Tax Rate$335,790$.423484$1,422FY 2026-27 Proposed Tax Rate $335,790$.426475 $1,432

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