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City Council Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026 06:30 PM City Hall - Council Chamber, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Road

Pursuant to Section 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the Hutchins City Council to be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Hutchins City Hall Council Chambers, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Road, Hutchins, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed and considered.

City Council Members
Mayor Mario Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Nichols
Councilmember Brenda Campbell
Councilmember Raymond Elmore
Councilmember Demarcus Odom
Councilmember America Rodriguez

A.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

B.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.CITIZEN COMMENTS - This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should complete a Citizen Comments Form and submit it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time.

D.PRESENTATIONS

  1. 1.Police Officer Introductions.   Presented by Steve Perry, Police Chief

E.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. 2.A.  Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed residential and commercial rates for solid waste collection effective October 1, 2026.  

    B.  Open the Public Hearing

    C. Discuss AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE A RATE MODIFICATION FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS AND REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LTD.; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2026.
    Ordinance 2026-09-1231

F.REGULAR AGENDA - As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.

  1. 3.Presentation of final design to move into the next phase of project development of the Veterans Memorial Project Plan created by Letora Anderson, PLA, AICP Presented by Wanda Randle

  2. 4.Consider an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Hutchins, Texas for Capital Projects for the fiscal period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.  Presented by Maria Joyner, Director of Finance
    Ordinance 2026-09-1232

  3. 5.Consider an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the adopted budget of the City of Hutchins, Texas for the fiscal period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.  Presented by Maria Joyner, Director of Finance
    Ordinance 2026-09-1233

  4. 6.Discuss and consider Dallas County Interlocal Agreement for Magistration Services. Presented by: Steve Perry, Police Chief

  5. 7.Discuss and consider AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13 TITLED “UTILITIES” BY AMENDING DIVISION 3 TITLED “WATER CONSERVATION PLAN” BY AMENDING SECTION 13.10.061 TITLED “ADOPTED” TO ADOPT THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2026.  Presented by Yibin Shao, City Engineer
    Ordinance 2026-09-1234

  6. 8.Discuss and consider a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROJECT/ACTIVITY APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT TO FUND THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SAFETY ACTION PLAN AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SS4A PROJECTS; DESIGNATING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by Yibin Shao, City Engineer
    Resolution R2026-09-1361

G.ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

  1. 9.Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd.

    City Council Meeting, Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Road.

    Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd.

    Community Fall Festival, Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Campbell Park, 200 S. Denton St.

H.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION

I certify that a copy of the September 21, 2026, agenda of items to be considered by the Hutchins City Council was posted at City Hall and to the City’s website, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

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Cynthia Olguin
City Secretary



ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The meeting location is wheelchair accessible from the front door. Request for special services must be received at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled meeting. For assistance, please call the office of the City Secretary at 972-225-6121 or email the City Secretary at colguin@cityofhutchinstx.gov.