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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CDC August financials and debt outlook
The CDC's year-to-date revenues are running behind budget while spending is ahead, and the board was set to hear about current and future debt. How the CDC manages debt affects what it can fund for parks, grants, and downtown projects.
Master Fee Schedule Revision
The proposed ordinance revising engineering plan review and infrastructure inspection fees was pulled from the agenda before any vote, so fees stay unchanged for now.
SPAN Senior Transportation and Meal Services
The city's $26,000 SPAN agreement now puts $9,654 into meal deliveries for 7-10 residents a month and $16,348 into rides, with medical trips unlimited but non-medical trips capped at two round trips a week. Council members want proactive outreach so residents understand the change and the true cost per trip (~$23.95 one-way).
Grant Opportunity for Road and Drainage Projects
The city learned of a new grant, up to $10 million per project, that could fund a road project and a drainage project — but the application window closes November 17-18, so staff and McAdams are rushing to submit.
Grant opportunities for parks
The board was scheduled to discuss grant opportunities, potentially to help fund park improvements without raising local taxes. Specific grants were not named in the posted agenda.
Proposed tax rate for 2026
The city held a hearing on the tax rate that will apply to Lake Dallas property owners for the 2026 tax year, funding the fiscal 2026-2027 budget. Residents had the chance to weigh in before the Council acts on the rate.
Proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget
The Council heard public comment on the proposed budget covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The budget sets spending priorities for city services, staffing, and projects.
FY26-27 Budget and Tax Rate
The city manager presented an overview of the FY26-27 budget and tax rate. This sets spending on city services and determines the property tax rate residents will pay.