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City Council Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 06:00 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 Work Session and a Regular Meeting of the Hutchins City Council to be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:00 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.WORK SESSION

  1. 1.2026-2027 Proposed Budget.  Presented by: Maria Joyner, Director of Finance

B.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

C.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.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.

E.CONSENT AGENDA - All items presented in the Consent Agenda require no deliberation by the Council. Each Council member has the opportunity of removing an item from this agenda so that it may be considered separately.

  1. 2.Consider approval of city council meeting minutes for the month of July.  Presented by Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary

F.PRESENTATIONS

  1. 3.STAR Transit presentation. Presented by: STAR Transit

G.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. 4.A. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a 4B project at 101 South Interstate 45, Suite 6.

    B. Open Public Hearing and Receive Comment.

    C. Discuss and consider a Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING A 4B PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 SOUTH INTERSTATE 45, SUITE 6, HUTCHINS, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE HEDC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE FINAL AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Guy Brown HEDC Executive Director.
    R2026-08-1352

H.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. 5.Discuss and consider a Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE FEE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINS AND BRANDSTETTER CARROLL, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
    Resolution R2026-08-1353

  2. 6.Discuss and consider a Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE (“ACSC”) AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY’S 2026 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT; FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED SETTLEMENT TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING AN ATTACHMENT ESTABLISHING A BENCHMARK FOR PENSIONS AND RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE ACSC’S REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; DETERMINING THAT THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND THE ACSC’S LEGAL COUNSEL. Presented by: Katherine Lindsey, Assistant to the City Administrator
    Resolution R2026-08-1354

  3. 7.Discuss and consider a Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINS AND RENÉ BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. (RBAI) TO CONDUCT ONLINE AUCTIONS OF SURPLUS INVENTORY FOR THE CITY OF HUTCHINS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Katherine Lindsey, Assistant to the City Administrator
    Resolution R2026-08-1355

  4. 8.Discuss and consider a Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS OR OBSOLETE, AND AUTHORIZING THE AUCTION OF SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Katherine Lindsey, Assistant to the City Administrator
    Resolution R2026-08-1356

  5. 9.Discuss and consider appointments to the Atwell Public Library Board.   Presented by: Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary

  6. 10.Discuss and consider appointments to the Hutchins Economic Development Corporation.   Presented by: Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary

  7. 11.Discuss and consider appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.   Presented by: Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary

  8. 12.Discuss and consider appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board.  Presented by: Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary

  9. 13.Discuss and consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building and Standards Commission.   Presented by: Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary

I.ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

  1. 14.Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Monday, August 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

    Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

    City offices closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

    City Council Meeting, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

    Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Event Center, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

J.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION

I certify that a copy of the August 17, 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, August 11, 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.