Jessie Patino

FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget and Tax Rate

Allocates roughly $1.48 million in projected revenues toward administrative operations, community park development, and city transfers.

Roadway Improvements on Major Thoroughfares

Financial commitment not to exceed $500,000, supported by previously budgeted CIP funds.

Placer AI Location Data and Retail Recruitment Demo

$5,750 for the one-year Placer AI contract renewal.

Police and Fire Meet and Confer Agreements

Potential long-term savings or reallocation of funds toward frontline staffing through attrition.

Alexander Village Infrastructure & Right-of-Way Acquisition

Clears the path for active economic development agreements and retail investment.

Solid Waste Rate Increase

A proposed 3.90% increase in customer solid waste utility rates is pending.

Chamber Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program Report

An expenditure not to exceed $5,500 funded by the Type A EDC budget.

Timothy Lane Residential Subdivision Development

Estimated $4.5 million private investment by the developer, with required utility up-sizing.

City Manager Employment and Evaluation

Null

Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance

Establishes registration fees and re-inspection fees ($50 per failed re-inspection) along with daily fines up to $500 for non-compliance.

Hickory Tree Road Right-of-Way Acquisition

Funded through capital improvement project allocations.

City Board and Committee Appointments

Right now, taxpayers aren't paying anything extra, but a legal battle could end up costing the city.

Belt Line Corridor Commercial Growth

New commercial projects will expand the city's sales tax base and trigger required right-of-way and roadway improvements.

Mesquite ISD Spooktacular 5K Sponsorship

Expenditure not to exceed $2,000 from advertising and promotions budget.

Elam Road Facade Improvement Grants

Grant expenditure not to exceed $5,000.

Irwin Park Scoreboard Upgrades

Proposed expenditure of up to $80,000 currently placed on hold.

Place 6 Council Seat Vacancy Process

None.

CityServeX Community Resource Coordination Partnership

Requires city-provided laptops and administrative support.

Elam Road Corridor Mixed-Use Rezoning & City Center Vision

None immediate, though future private development will be guided by these standards.

Residential Housing Development Update

Generates long-term property tax revenue and infuses private investment into the local economy.

Consent Agenda Items A and B

Appointment of Christopher Watson to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for Roadway Improvements

Proclamation for Opal J. Smith

Reappointment of Millie Sanders

Appointment of Lamika Tapley

Appointment of Lamia Marano

Open Application Process for Place 6 Council Vacancy

August 17, 2026 - Special Meeting

September 2, 2026 - Special Meeting

September 21, 2026 - Special Meeting

October 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting

November 9, 2026, and November 16, 2026

December 7, 2026, and December 14, 2026

Adjourn.

Approval of Minutes

Contract Amendment with Kimberly Horn for Alexander Village

Funding for Appraisal Services at 13420 Alexander Road

Table Engineering Contract for TxDOT Grant Intersection Improvements

Facade Improvement Grant for Star Graphic Designs and Dunn's Auto Care

Adopt FY 2026-2027 Budget

Motion to Remove City Manager Charles Fenner

Appointment of Interim Police Chief

Councilmember Hill moved to approve A (1), B, C and item D be moved to individual items for consideration.

Councilmember Hill moved to approve the Kappa Kamp Summer Enrichment Program Proclamation.

Councilmember Hill moved to amend the Annual Budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; providing that expenditures shall be made in accordance with said budget as amended for

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to appoint Councilmember Salau as the Mayor Pro Tem for one (1) year term.

Councilmember Garcia moved to approve five additional vehicles for the Verizon GPS vehicle tracking system.

Councilmember Bruner-Myles moved to amend the Annual Budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; providing that expenditures shall be made in accordance with said budget as ame

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with EmpowerHER Housing Foundation Inc. to develop and acquire land located at 11001 Harvest

Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council be paid the following Friday after the last meeting of the month.

Councilmember Hill moved to adjourn.

Councilmember Garcia moved to approve the purchase of a 2026 Vac-Con V312N/1300 Combination Cleaning Machine from CLS Equipment Co. Inc., not to exceed $597,000.00 from the Capital Vehicle Fund.

Councilmember Hill moved to approve the City Manager's training for 2026, including June 4-7 through Texas City Manager Conference, December 12-13 Government Finance Association of Texas and 2026 Exec

Councilmember Myles moved to approve A (1), B, C, E of the Consent Agenda.

Councilmember Myles moved to approve funding for construction of playground and equipment at Oakridge Park by Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks located at 14201 Spring Oaks Drive, not to

Councilmember Myles moved to approve a resolution 979-26 for adoption of the Balch Springs Comprehensive Safety Action Plan as funded and awarded by 2025 Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Grant Pr

Councilmember Hill moved to adjourn.

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to approve A ( 1), B, C, D and E.

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to approve an ordinance for Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application 001- 2026 by Jesus & Denis Carbajal to rezone subject parcels totaling (+/-) 2. 460 acres from Single -Fam

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to appoint Irvin Almazan to the Type B Board as a Regular member.

Councilmember Salau moved to approve an ordinance for Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application 001- 2026 by Jesus & Denis Carbajal to amend the Balch Springs 2050 Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan from

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to approve the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Jesus Carbajal to allow for the development of the property located at 2404 Crystal Drive

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to approved amendments to the City' s Master Fee Schedule to establish fees for the Rental and Multifamily Property Registration and Inspection Program Ordinance No. 3273- 2

Councilmember Hill moved to adjourn.

Carfax Crash Data Agreement

Councilmember Hill moved to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with Maria G. Perez and J. Isabel Perez to develop and acquire land located at 11112 and 11114 Let

Councilmember Myles moved to approve an ordinance amending the Annual Budget for the City for Fiscal Year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, providing that expenditures shall be made in acco

Councilmember Hill moved to approve A (1) and D.

Councilmember Hill moved to approve an ordinance for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Application 002-2025, regarding the proposed amendments, specifically text amendments to the zoning ordinance of the C

Councilmember Hill moved to approve funds from the Council Contingency Fund for the Balch Springs Crawfish Boil Bash not to exceed $ 3,500.00.

Councilmember Hill moved to authorize Chief of Police, Brent Hurley, to enter into an agreement to share crash data between the City of Balch Springs and CARFAX.

Councilmember Hill moved to adjourn.

Councilmember Myles moved to approve A (1), B, D.

Councilmember Myles moved to adjourn.

Councilmember Salau moved to approve an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit Application No. 003-2025 by Bel Grand Estates, LLC on subject parcel located at 2830 S Beltline Road totaling (+/-) 4.57 acr

Councilmember Myles moved to approve an amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Performance Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC regarding an incentive for an econ

Councilmember Hill moved to appoint LaTasha Oke to the Tourism Advisory Committee as a Regular Member.

Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for Alexander Village

Appointment of LaTasha Oke to Tourism Advisory Committee

Specific Use Permit for Medical Daycare at 2830 S. Beltline Road

Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved to approve proposed agreement with Pioneer Production Services, LLC dba ViewPoint to develop a short form city spotlight marketing video in the amount not to exceed $30,000.

Councilmember Myles moved to adjourn.

Councilmember Hill moved to approve the CityServeX: Resource Coordinators by putting together a Board of Citizen from the City of Balch Springs and find funding or have laptops that we might have here

Councilmember Myles moved to approve A (1), B, C and D.

Councilmember Hill moved to approve and appoint Amber Ekhator to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board as an Alternate Member and the Tourism Advisory Committee as a Regular Member.

CityServeX Resource Coordinators Proposal

Expressed belief that local non-profits would be willing to assist the project.

Councilmember Gabriel moved to postpone until January 26, 2026, City Council Meeting.

Councilmember Myles moved to approve the Consent Agenda A (1 and 2), B and C.

Councilmember Myles moved to appoint Lakisha Taylor to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.