Fate
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on rezoning approximately 49.58 acres from agriculture to planned development for a new commercial project. The council will also appoint members to several city boards and commissions and discuss potential changes to downtown parking rules.
- Zoning request for 258,580 sq ft of commercial space on Memorial Parkway between Greenbriar Road and I-30
- Approval of two public drainage easements for Ace Hardware
- Appointments for Planning and Zoning Commission, Municipal Development District No. 1, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Discussion on amending the Downtown Parking Ordinance
- Executive session regarding an ethics complaint and City Attorney personnel matters
City Council
This special meeting is a meet-and-greet for applicants to four city boards and commissions: Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Capital Impact Advisory Committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is an informal session for introductions.
- Meet & greet with applicants for Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 Board
- Meet & greet with applicants for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Meet & greet with applicants for Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Meet & greet with applicants for Capital Impact Advisory Committee
Parks & Recreation Board
The Fate Parks & Recreation Board will discuss and consider a comprehensive plan presentation, the Celebrate Fate event, and an update on the park project list. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear citizen comments.
- Discuss comprehensive plan presentation
- Discuss Celebrate Fate event
- Discuss park project list update
- Approve minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting
- Citizen comments
City Council
This agenda contains only a procedural notice for a possible quorum indulgence. City officials may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new restaurant, Indulgence Eats, at 101 W. Fate Main Pl. No formal council business, votes, or deliberations will occur during the event.
- Ribbon cutting for Indulgence Eats at 101 W. Fate Main Pl.
Fate Municipal Development District
This is a notice that a quorum of the Fate City Council and Municipal Development District may attend the Indulgence Eats ribbon cutting. No formal action or deliberations will take place; the event is purely ceremonial.
- Ribbon cutting for Indulgence Eats at 101 W. Fate Main Pl. on July 17, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
City Council
This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Fate City Council and Municipal Development District No. 1 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fate Family Chiropractic. No formal action or deliberations will occur; any public business discussion is incidental.
Fate Municipal Development District
This is a notice of a possible quorum for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fate Family Chiropractic. No formal decisions or deliberations will occur. The event is purely ceremonial.
- Ribbon cutting at 105 E. Fate Main Pl., Fate, TX, July 23, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
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City Council
This agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate regarding possible council attendance at an out-of-town holiday event. No formal votes, deliberations, or official city business will occur during the gathering.
- Notice of possible quorum for Rockwall’s July 4 parade and celebration
- Event locations listed include Wilkerson Stadium, Dobbs Elementary, and Harry Myers Park in Rockwall
City Council
This is a notice of possible quorum regarding a community activity. No official deliberation or city business will be conducted during this time.
- 4th of July float decorating activity
City Council
The City Council will interview candidates to fill the vacant Place 1 council seat and consider appointing a replacement until the November 3, 2026 election. They will also order a special election to fill the unexpired term ending May 2027, to be administered by Rockwall County. A proclamation recognizing the America 250 initiative will be presented.
- Interview and appointment of Place 1 council member
- Ordinance O-2026-043 ordering special election on Nov 3, 2026
- America 250 Proclamation
- Possible executive session for personnel matters
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will meet to establish its leadership and begin long-term planning. The session includes a visioning workshop to identify community needs, desires, and obstacles. The committee will also vote to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Appointment of Committee Chair
- Appointment of Committee Vice Chair
- Comprehensive Plan Team introductory presentation
- Visioning workshop breakout sessions to prioritize community needs
City Council
The City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including a comparison of property tax bills for the median-valued home. The council will also consider economic development negotiations in executive session for a project identified as 'Project Golden Gate'.
- Budget workshop with preview of recommended budget, emerging pressures, and capital planning
- Property tax comparison: median home value $348,542, estimated bill $903.58 (current), $1,078.56 (proposed), $1,054.05 (no-new-revenue)
- Executive session to discuss economic incentives for 'Project Golden Gate'