Randy Evans

FY26-27 Budget and Tax Rate

The adopted tax rate will directly determine the city portion of residents' property tax bills.

city manager appointment

The evaluation could affect the city manager's compensation, though terms were not disclosed.

Disc golf course at Thousand Oaks Park

Unknown — the cost of designing and installing a course was not listed in the posted agenda.

Proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget

The budget sets how the city will spend taxpayer money on services and operations for the coming year.

Proposed tax rate for 2026

This rate determines how much property tax Lake Dallas homeowners and businesses will pay next year.

Texas Arbor Day 2026 participation

Flock camera system policies and placement

Community garden

Trash and rubbish nuisance ordinance amendment

Violators could face fines up to $2,000 per offense.

Park and Recreation Board appointments

Grant opportunities for parks

Grants could bring outside money for park projects, easing pressure on the city budget.

Hundley Drive and Shady Shore Road change order

The cost of the change order was not stated in the agenda materials.

Auto repair shop planned development at 505 Thompson Drive

Tiny House Park expansion near downtown

The site has three existing structures that must be demolished or moved before construction, and the plan adds sidewalks and landscaping along two public streets.

Rezoning of 631 S. Lake Dallas Drive

No cost figures were published, but rezoning along the I-35 corridor influences future commercial development and the city's tax base.

Garza Days planning

Unknown — no financial details were included in the posted agenda.

gas leak / home explosion

Expect costly home repairs and insurance claims, plus possible gas-line inspection costs—though no dollar figure has been released.

public safety response criticism

The city could face added emergency response costs, possible liability claims, and pressure to spend more on public safety resources.

house explosion public safety

The blast likely means costly insurance claims, temporary housing, and repairs for displaced residents, plus city spending on emergency response and any safety review.

animal shelter closure

Waived adoption fees cut short-term revenue, while the closure may reduce ongoing shelter operating costs but could shift expenses to nearby shelters or animal-control contracts.