Video index

1. Call to Order

3. (a) Employee of the Month – Jaimie Lee, AT&T

3. (b) Proclamation – Building Safety Month, City of Wichita Falls

3. (c) Wichita Falls Citizen’s Academy Graduation

4. Comments from the public to members of the city council concerning items that are not on the city council agenda. People wishing to address the council should sign up prior to the start of the meeting. A three-minute time frame will be adhered to for those addressing their concerns. Since comments from citizens are not posted agenda items, the City Council is prohibited from deliberating or taking any action, other than a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. Staff may provide factual statements in response to inquiries or recite existing policy.

CONSENT AGENDA

8. (a) Ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 50, Article II, Section 34 to increase the number in the Firefighter rank from 72 to 76 for the purposes of reducing the use of overtime and to assist with the Crisis Aid Response Team (CART)

9. (a) Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution declaring the City of Wichita Falls' eligibility and intention to participate in the Texas Tax Abatement Program to promote development and redevelopment, and adopt guidelines and criteria for tax abatement in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Area i. Public Hearing ii. Take Action

9. (b) Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), FY 2026 Request for Application – SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant in the amount up to $305,000

9. (c) Resolution announcing the termination of Stage 1 Drought Watch water use restrictions and the resumption of the regular water conservation measures described in Section 106-186(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls

10. (a) Public hearing and discussion regarding a proposed addition to the City’s Circle Trail system adjacent to Lake Wichita within City-owned property.

11. (a) Staff Reports – Update and Discussion on the Current Downtown Master Plan (Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager)

11. (b) Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.

12.Executive Sessions

May 20, 2025 City Council

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1. Call to Order

3. (a) Employee of the Month – Jaimie Lee, AT&T

3. (b) Proclamation – Building Safety Month, City of Wichita Falls

3. (c) Wichita Falls Citizen’s Academy Graduation

4. Comments from the public to members of the city council concerning items that are not on the city council agenda. People wishing to address the council should sign up prior to the start of the meeting. A three-minute time frame will be adhered to for those addressing their concerns. Since comments from citizens are not posted agenda items, the City Council is prohibited from deliberating or taking any action, other than a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. Staff may provide factual statements in response to inquiries or recite existing policy.

CONSENT AGENDA

8. (a) Ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 50, Article II, Section 34 to increase the number in the Firefighter rank from 72 to 76 for the purposes of reducing the use of overtime and to assist with the Crisis Aid Response Team (CART)

9. (a) Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution declaring the City of Wichita Falls' eligibility and intention to participate in the Texas Tax Abatement Program to promote development and redevelopment, and adopt guidelines and criteria for tax abatement in the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Area i. Public Hearing ii. Take Action

9. (b) Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make application for a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), FY 2026 Request for Application – SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant in the amount up to $305,000

9. (c) Resolution announcing the termination of Stage 1 Drought Watch water use restrictions and the resumption of the regular water conservation measures described in Section 106-186(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls

10. (a) Public hearing and discussion regarding a proposed addition to the City’s Circle Trail system adjacent to Lake Wichita within City-owned property.

11. (a) Staff Reports – Update and Discussion on the Current Downtown Master Plan (Paul Menzies, Assistant City Manager)

11. (b) Announcements concerning items of community interest from members of the City Council. No action will be taken or discussed.

12.Executive Sessions

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