Russell Humphrey

Budget Amendments and Financial Oversight

Provides oversight of municipal revenues and expenditures totaling millions across multiple funds.

Downtown and Tourism Development

Directs municipal planning and resource distribution for tourism promotion.

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Expansion Petitions

McKenzie said the ETJ additions are 'a very good move for our utility fund,' with no immediate cost to taxpayers.

Wastewater Infrastructure Expansion

Estimated 17% increase in monthly sewer bills for customers using 5,000 gallons, translating to an increase of roughly $7.40 per month.

FEMA DR-4781 disaster recovery consulting

Up to $200,000 contract ceiling, with only about $36,000 newly added; FEMA reimbursement anticipated.

Zoning Changes for Development

Potential impact on future development landscaping and compliance costs.

Walker County Economic Development Corporation Funding Agreement

Involves municipal financial support for regional economic development programs.

FY 26-27 Municipal Budget Discussion

The discussions pertain to future municipal expenditures affecting city services and programs.

Airport Infrastructure and TxDOT Projects

Impacts involve municipal airport revenues, fuel sales, and state-funded TxDOT capital improvement projects.

Visitor Experience Strategic Plan

Guides future municipal investments in tourism infrastructure and marketing.

Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction and Drainage

Totaling $858,290 for construction and $343,393 for engineering services.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Expansion

Details on funding and capital allocation for the expansion phase were reviewed during the presentation.

Municipal Facility Custodial Services Contract

Estimated savings of $30,000-$40,000 per year for taxpayers.

Parks and Leisure Department Operations

Park maintenance and improvement projects draw from existing departmental operational budgets.

Budget Calendar Development

Directly determines property tax burdens for Huntsville property owners based on the adopted rate.

City Secretary Personnel Review

Financial impacts depend on any potential contractual or personnel decisions resulting from the evaluations.

Cultural Plan Updates

Potential future allocation of resources based on updated cultural priorities.

Federal Housing Inspections (NSPIRE)

Ensures continued federal funding eligibility and compliance with HUD operational standards.

hospital infrastructure expansion

Expect a hefty price tag for the construction, which will likely require a mix of city bonds, state grants, or increased hospital service fees.

FY 2027 Technology Infrastructure Replacements

$785,641.49 purchase; locking in now avoids an $88,000 price increase.

Approve minutes of the October 6, 2026 Finance Committee meeting

Matrix Imaging Solutions — utility billing printing and mailing

Walker County Hardware — MRO supplies (Bid No. 26-31)

NAPA Auto Parts — vehicle parts (Sourcewell #100124-GPC)

Core server, storage, network and battery backup purchases (FY 2027)

Computers and servers (FY 2027 replacement schedule)

Stuart Consultants — FEMA DR-4781 assistance (Task Order 1 amendment)

Consent Agenda Items 1.a.-1.e. and 1.i.

Ordinance No. 2026-30 — ETJ addition, BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 acres)

Ordinance No. 2026-31 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (644.462 acres)

Ordinance No. 2026-32 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (322.82 acres)

Custodial services contract — Ranger Facility Group (Bid No. 26-18)

Stuart Consultants agreement — FEMA DR-4781

Core server and IT infrastructure purchase — FY 2027

Consent Agenda (excluding items 1.g and 1.h)

Tyler Technologies Software Maintenance

Google Workspace Annual Maintenance

Cline Street Rezoning

ETJ Inclusion Petition - BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 Acres)

ETJ Inclusion Petition - TW Keeland LTD (644.4 Acres)

adopt Ordinance No. 2026 - 30, Amending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and recommend approval of the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 51.2 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 4) in

adopt Ordinance No. 2026 - 31, Amending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and approving the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 410.092 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 16 and a

Ordinance No. 2026-30 — ETJ addition, BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 acres)

adopt Ordinance No. 2026 - 32, Amending the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and approving the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 20 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 5), approximately 15

Ordinance No. 2026-31 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (644.462 acres)

Ordinance No. 2026-32 — ETJ addition, TW Keeland LTD (322.82 acres)

Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through f. and i. through j.

Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to approve continued annual maintenance with Tyler Technologies for Finance, Public Safety, Utility Billing, and Municipal Court software in the amount of $169,60

Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to approve continued annual maintenance with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for Google Workspace for the estimated cost of $124,738.80.

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to approve the Development District Map Amendment application from Walter Cisneros to rezone from Medium Density Residential (MR) to Simple Living Residentia

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to recommend approval of the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 51.2 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 4) in the Extraterritorial Jurisdictio

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to approve the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 410.092 acres of land (A-579 J Whitley Survey, Tract 16 & approximately 234.370 acres of the A-

Councilmember Anissa Antwine made a motion to approve the petition requesting inclusion of approximately 20 acres of land (A-433 T.R. Peel, Tract 5), approximately 152.820 acres of land (A-579 J Whitl

Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to waive the two reading requirement and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Crockett Construction, Inc. in the amount of $858,2

Councilmember Karen Denman made a motion to waive the two reading requirement and authorize the City Manager to approve the Phase 3 professional engineering services for the Dawson Lake Dam Drainage P

Consent Agenda (excluding items 1.g and 1.h)

Tyler Technologies Software Maintenance

Google Workspace Annual Maintenance

Cline Street Rezoning

ETJ Inclusion Petition - BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 Acres)

ETJ Inclusion Petition - TW Keeland LTD (644.4 Acres)

ETJ Inclusion Petition - T.W. Keeland LTD (322.82 Acres)

Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction Contract

Dawson Lake Dam Drainage Project Engineering Services

Councilmember Anissa Antwine made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-23 to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget with all policies, fees, rates and provisions as referenced therein.

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion that the Mayor nominates Board and Commission member appointments as presented.

Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through i.

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to ratify the increased property tax revenues of $453,252 reflected in the FY 2026-2027 Budget as adopted.

Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-24 adopting the Tax Rate of $0.3789 per $100 valuation, approving one component being M&O at $0.3375 levying taxes for the City of Hu

Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-25 adopting the Tax Rate of $0.3789 per $100 valuation, approving one component being I&S Debt Service at $0.0414 and levying taxes f

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to waive the two-reading requirement and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-28 updating the Annual Service Plan Update (2026) and the Assessment Roll for the Reserves

Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to authorize the City Manager to purchase + 10.09 acres of land ($252,250.00) and + 0.23-acre maintenance easement ($288.00) from US Forest Service Tract J-2002,

Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-27, the Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance Establishing the City of Huntsville, Texas Utility System Revenue F

Approval of Consent Agenda

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget

Ratification of Increased Property Tax Revenues

Adoption of M&O Tax Rate Ordinance

Adoption of I&S Debt Service Tax Rate Ordinance

Reserves Public Improvement District Assessment Plan Update

Purchase of Land and Easement for N.B. Davidson WWTP

Issuance of Series 2026 Wastewater System Revenue Bonds

Appointments to City Boards and Commissions

Deny Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Request

approve Consent Agenda Items a. through d.

waive the two-reading requirement and approve Ordinance No. 2026- 21 for a Development District Amendment Request to go from Medium Density Residential (MR) to Mixed Use (MU) at 2201, 2301, 2303, 2303

Consent Agenda Approval

Sycamore Avenue Rezoning Ordinance No. 2026-21

Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve the City Council's intention to adopt a tax rate in compliance with the Texas State's Truth in Taxation laws; a rate not to exceed $0.3789 per $100 va

Announce Intention to Adopt Tax Rate Not to Exceed $0.3789

Councilmember Tore Fossum made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-28 authorizing submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Progr