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City Budget & Finances
Annual budget, tax rate, audits, revenue sources, and council discussions about city spending.
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Minutes(53)
Regular Meeting — September 9, 2025
The City Council of Lowry Crossing approved the fiscal year 2026 budget and set a property tax rate increase of 40.48%. Several resolutions were passed including funding for the Fitness Court, assessment plans for the Lo…
Regular Meeting — September 12, 2023
…r the Simpson Road Public Improvement District and the FY24 budget, with no public comments. They approved the FY24 Operating Budget, a tax rate increase of 1.91%, and several ordinances and resolutions related to the Si…
Regular Meeting — September 13, 2022
The City Council discussed and approved the FY23 Operating Budget and a corresponding property tax rate increase of 11.92%. They approved the Preliminary Plat for the Ashford Crossing development and rezoned properties o…
Regular Meeting — September 14, 2021
The City Council approved the FY22 Operating Budget and tax rate, ratified a property tax increase, and approved various budget items including the EDC and MDD budgets. They also discussed nominations for Volunteer of th…
Regular Meeting — September 8, 2020
The City Council approved the FY2021 budget and related tax rate ordinances, ratified a property tax increase, and authorized funding for a fire flow and sewer infrastructure project in the Highway 380 commercial zone. T…
Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026
The City Council reviewed the FY2025 audit, discussed various engineering projects including speed humps and drainage, and addressed updates to city procedures and ordinances. Several ordinances were considered, with Ord…
Work Session & Meeting — July 22, 2025
…blishing a police department. They reviewed and revised the budget, approved a $75,000 change order for Bridgefarmer Road, and decided to reject FEMA's Flood Hazard and Risk Data Viewer submission. The council postponed …
Work Session & Meeting — June 24, 2025
The City Council discussed the De Minimus tax rate, reviewed the first draft of the budget, and emphasized the need for weekly project updates. They accepted Bob Petitt’s resignation and decided to proceed with option 1 …
Work Session & Meeting — August 19, 2025
The City Council discussed and approved a tax rate of $0.20 per $100 for FY26. They reviewed various infrastructure and building needs, including plans for a new meeting building and the condition of Old Myrick Lane, con…
Regular Meeting — January 14, 2025
…eeting minutes, financial statements, and permits. The 2024 Audit was presented and accepted unanimously. The council approved a repair bid for Old Myrick Lane and received updates on Highridge Lane repairs and Bridgefar…
Special Meeting — August 29, 2023
…ling an election for November 7, 2023, and set the proposed tax rate at $0.1525 per $100 valuation. They also approved a Professional Services Agreement with D.R. Horton for the Griffin property development, an agreement…
Regular Meeting — December 13, 2022
… minutes and financial statements. They received a positive fiscal year 2022 audit report, appointed Deann Weeks to the Park Advisory Board, approved conference attendance reimbursements, and authorized an amendment to t…
Work Session & Meeting — May 24, 2022
…ty. During the work session, the council discussed the 2023 budget focusing on hiring additional staff, improving employee benefits, and remodeling the city hall annex. An executive session addressed employee compensatio…
Regular Meeting — December 12, 2023
…vote for the CCAD Board of Directors, and reviewed the FY23 audit which showed strong financial health. Public concerns about billing discrepancies and a pond survey were raised, and personnel matters were discussed in e…
Regular Meeting — July 12, 2022
…s/districts. Additionally, the council approved the FY 2023 budgets for the city and EDC, authorized funds for equipment purchases from Collin County, and agreed to pursue a joint project for the Myrick Lane connection t…
Regular Meeting — December 14, 2021
…tements. Key topics included the presentation of the FY2021 audit, a proposed Meritage Homes development project, and a public hearing on rezoning 80 acres to a Planned Development District. The council approved the rezo…
Regular Meeting — January 12, 2021
…and financial statements. Presentations included the FY2020 audit and an update on city-wide internet service. The Council appointed Jeffrey Butler to the EDC board and discussed purchasing tablets for council use. Execu…
Regular Meeting — December 10, 2019
The City Council reviewed and approved the 2019 audit, elected new officers including Mayor Pro Tem and Treasurer, and approved a Temporary Use Permit for Daddy’s Burgers. They created the Office of the Fire Marshal by R…
Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026
… with the Bridgefarmer Road Phase II asphalt option despite budget considerations, and decided to wait for actual bids on culvert replacement at Langston Lane. They also approved using multiple communication methods for …
Regular Meeting — June 10, 2025
The City Council approved consent items including previous meeting minutes and financial statements. They passed ordinances related to bond issuance for the Simpson Road Public Improvement District and the creation of a …
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Appendix B: Ordinance Disposition Table — City of Lowry Crossing, TX
…uctures | Superseded by Ord. 39 | | | 44 | 9/24/90 | Adopts budget, FY 90-91 | NIC | | | 41 | 11/20/90 | Vegetation in right-of-way or on vacant land (§§ 1–7) | §§ 8.04.001–8.04.006 | | | 47 | 11/20/90 | Amends Ord. 26B;…
Chapter 14: Zoning
…buildings, including libraries, schools, churches, museums, auditoriums, police and fire stations, and similar public uses or facilities. **(4)** Utility Services provided no public business and no repair or outside stor…
Texas Elections & Voting Guide — Collin County / Lowry Crossing
…Lowry Crossing**: City Council Ward 4 — two council seats + tax rate proposition - **Candidates for Ward 4**: G. Hijazen, Donna Crenshaw Outland, Ollie Simpson - Registration deadline: April 2, 2026 - Early voting: April…
Texas State Laws Applicable to Lowry Crossing, TX
…f the city - **Legislative body** — adopts ordinances, sets tax rates, approves budgets - **Appointment power** — appoints city officers (secretary, treasurer, marshal, etc.) - **May require municipal officers** to perfo…
Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) — Chapter 551, Texas Government Code
…on (a) at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body must include: (1) a physical copy of the proposed budget unless the governmental body has made the proposed budget clearly acce…
Chapter 1: General Provisions
…ther two (2) such authorized persons. **(3)** Separation of expenditure, transfer or withdrawal.In connection herewith, no authorized person shall make or approve any separate expenditure, transfer, or withdrawal of any …
Chapter 11: Taxation
…he rate of one-fourth of one percent (1/4 of 1%) to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets pursuant to the provisions of chapter 327, Texas Tax Code. **(2)** On November 8, 2011, the returns from…
Chapter 13: Utilities
…es shall pay to the city a franchise fee based on the gross revenue collected for the sale of utility service(s) delivered or rendered within the boundaries of the municipality. **(1)** For purposes of determining this f…
Chapter 5: Fire Prevention and Protection
…us showing any significant variations from the current year budget. Each August, a summarized budget showing expected income and expense projections for the coming fiscal year will be provided to the city council. Additi…
City of Lowry Crossing - Official Information
…s posted after approval during subsequent meetings. Current fiscal year records displayed; archives available for previous years. ### Public Notices **URL:** https://www.lowrycrossingtexas.org/community/public_notices.ph…
Collin County Regulations Applicable to Lowry Crossing, TX
…inances (see Ch. 11 Taxation) 2. **Collin County** — county tax rate set by Commissioners Court 3. **Princeton ISD or McKinney ISD (Lowry Crossing is split between both)** — school district taxes (largest portion) 4. **A…
Chapter 3: Building Regulations
…ommerce and governmental services, and extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare. **(2)** These flood losses are create…
Chapter 10: Subdivision Regulation
… any dedicated parts until the city council makes an actual appropriation of the dedicated parts by entry, use, or improvement. (Section 212.001 [212.011], Local Gov. Code) **(i)** Notwithstanding any zoning provision in…