Newark, TX

September 3, 2026 MDD

August 20, 2026 Budget

The City of Newark will hold a budget meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operation and Debt Service Budgets. The agenda includes a roll call vote on the proposed tax rate of $0.574801 per $100 valuation. This rate is identical to the no-new-revenue rate, resulting in an estimated annual tax increase of $46.30 for the average homestead owner due to rising property values.

• Roll call vote on the proposed 2026 Tax Rate for the City’s Maintenance and Operation Budget and Debt Service Budget
• Proposed FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate: $0.574801 per $100 valuation
• No-New-Revenue Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027: $0.574801 per $100 valuation
• Average Taxable Homestead Value for FY 2026-2027: $313,246
• Estimated average annual tax bill increase: $46.30

August 20, 2026 City Council

The Newark City Council will consider a traffic control plan, a police services agreement with Rolling V, an interlocal agreement with Boyd for police services, and a revised employee handbook. The council will also hear a presentation from Meals on Wheels and schedule budget workshops. An executive session is planned for legal advice on the police and fire agreements.

• Traffic Control Plan establishing or modifying stop sign locations and speed limits
• Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas DPS
• Revised City of Newark Employee Handbook
• Proposed agreement for police and fire protection services with Rolling V
• Proposed Interlocal Agreement with City of Boyd for police services

August 20, 2026 Budget

The Newark City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss and possibly take action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating and debt service budgets, as well as the proposed 2026 tax rate. The agenda includes a roll call vote on the proposed tax rate of $0.574801 per $100 valuation, which would result in an estimated average homestead tax bill of $1,800.54, an increase of about $46.30 from the current year.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 tax rate of $0.574801 per $100 valuation
• Average homestead value increased from $292,374 to $313,246
• Estimated average tax bill increase of $46.30 per year
• Roll call vote on the proposed 2026 tax rate
• Discussion and possible action on FY 2026-2027 operating and debt service budgets

FY 26 27 Proposed Budget Worksheet

The City of Newark is reviewing its proposed budget for fiscal year 2026/27, totaling $13,350,837.03 in income. The budget includes significant increases in police department wages (from $50,000 to $175,000) and new revenue from Rolling V Ranch WCIDs. It also allocates funds for capital projects from 2025 Certificate of Obligation bonds.

• Police wages increase from $50,000 to $175,000
• New revenue from Rolling V Ranch WCID No. 1 and No. 4 (sewer, garbage, ER services)
• Tap fees/meter fees projected at $520,000, up from $269,250
• MDD expenses increase to $157,400
• Capital outlay for 2025 C.O. expenses: $4,979,860 (admin) and $3,990,787.22 (water/wastewater)

August 5, 2026, CORRECTED City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The body is also considering a contractor for the Elevated Storage Tank Improvement Project and the adoption of a new Employee Handbook.

• Selection of a contractor for the Elevated Storage Tank Improvement Project
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Approval and adoption of the City of Newark Employee Handbook
• Volunteer Fire Department Services Agreement between the City and Newark Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution No. 390 to designate the City Administrator as an administrator of City funds

August 5, 2026, Called City Council

The Newark City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, a Volunteer Fire Department services agreement, and several administrative items. The council will also consider issuing requests for proposals for grant application services and may authorize a new bank account signer.

• FY2026-2027 budget approval with proposed tax rate of $0.60 per $100 valuation
• Volunteer Fire Department Services Agreement discussion and possible action
• Authorization to issue RFP for administrative services and RFQ for engineering services for Texas Community Development Grant Program
• Resolution No. 390: approval of new authorized bank account signer
• Taxpayer Impact Statement comparing no-new-revenue vs. proposed tax rates and estimated annual tax bill increase of $619.32 for average homestead

August 5, 2026 Corrected Called Council & Budget

The Newark City Council will hold a special called meeting and budget workshop on August 5, 2026. They will discuss and possibly approve several items, including issuing RFPs/RFQs for grant services, selecting a contractor for the Elevated Storage Tank Improvement Project, approving a Volunteer Fire Department Services Agreement, passing Resolution No. 390 to add Michelle Peterson as an authorized signer, adopting a new Employee Handbook, and holding a budget workshop for FY 2026-2027. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed tax rate of $0.600000 per $100 valuation, which would increase the average homestead tax bill by about $619.32 annually.

• Consider awarding a contract for the Elevated Storage Tank Improvement Project
• Approve Resolution No. 390 adding Michelle Peterson as authorized signer for city bank accounts
• Adopt new City of Newark Employee Handbook, repealing previous editions
• Budget workshop for FY 2026-2027; proposed tax rate $0.600000 per $100 valuation vs. no-new-revenue rate $0.377625
• Authorize RFP/RFQ for grant application services for Texas Community Development Grant Program

August 5, 2026, Called & Budget

The Newark City Council unanimously approved issuing RFPs/RFQs for grant application services, awarded a $3,032,000 contract to Wire Iron Incorporated for two 300,000-gallon elevated storage tanks, renewed the Volunteer Fire Department Services Agreement, and approved Resolution No. 390 adding Michelle Peterson as an authorized signer. The employee handbook was tabled to the August 20 meeting. No formal budget action was taken, but the Council directed staff to prepare the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.574801 for a vote on August 20.

• Authorized staff to issue RFP/RFQ for grant services (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,032,000 contract to Wire Iron Inc. for two 300,000-gallon tanks (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Fire Department Services Agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 390 adding Michelle Peterson as authorized signer (unanimous)
• Tabled employee handbook to August 20, 2026 meeting
• Directed staff to prepare $0.574801 tax rate for August 20 vote (no formal action)

August 5, 2026, Called & Budget

The Newark City Council unanimously approved a $3,032,000 contract with Wire Iron Incorporated for two 300,000-gallon elevated storage tanks, authorized staff to issue RFP/RFQ for a state community development grant, renewed the Volunteer Fire Department services agreement, and approved Resolution No. 390 adding the City Secretary as a bank signer. The employee handbook was tabled to August 20, and the FY2026-2027 budget was discussed with a target no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.574801, but no formal budget vote was taken.

• Awarded Elevated Storage Tank Improvement Project to Wire Iron Incorporated for $3,032,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to issue RFP for administrative services and RFQ for engineering for CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Fire Department Services Agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 390 designating City Administrator as funds administrator and adding Michelle Peterson as signer (unanimous)
• Tabled Employee Handbook update to August 20, 2026 meeting
• Directed staff to prepare FY2026-2027 budget with no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.574801 for August 20 vote

August 6, 2026 MDD

The Newark Municipal Development District board will meet to approve minutes from the June 11 meeting, receive an update on the ballfield fencing project, discuss a proposed incentive policy draft by consultant Greg Last, review potential future projects, and vote on the FY2026–2027 annual budget.

• Vote on approval of FY2026–2027 annual budget
• Discussion and possible action on proposed incentive policy draft by EDP Consultant Greg Last
• Update on ballfield fencing project

July 9, 2026 MDD

The Newark Municipal Development District Board will meet to consider a proposed incentive policy and resolution drafted by consultant Greg Last. The board will also receive an update on the ballfield fencing project and discuss potential future projects and the board budget. No votes are scheduled on the policy or budget; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Consider and act on approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update regarding the ballfield fencing project
• Discuss and take possible action on proposed incentive policy and resolution from EDP Consultant Greg Last
• Discuss potential future MDD projects and ideas
• Discussion regarding the Newark MDD Board budget

July 9, 2026 MDD

The Newark Municipal Development District Board will hold its regular meeting to approve June minutes, receive an update on the ballfield fencing project, and discuss a proposed incentive policy from consultant Greg Last. The board will also consider potential future projects and discuss its budget. No final decisions are guaranteed on the incentive policy or future projects, as these items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on ballfield fencing project
• Discussion and possible action on proposed incentive policy and resolution draft from EDP Consultant Greg Last
• Discussion of potential future MDD projects and ideas
• Discussion of Newark MDD Board budget

July 8, 2026 Called

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 585, approving the City of Newark Water Conservation Plan and authorizing its implementation, to meet a Texas Water Development Board grant requirement. No action was taken on the proposed interlocal agreement with Boyd for police services or on the proposed sale of city property to Atmos Energy; the council asked Atmos to return with a revised location and offer. A budget workshop for FY 2026-2027 was held, with staff directed to finalize figures before the next meeting on August 5.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 585 approving the Water Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• No action on interlocal agreement with Boyd for police services
• No action on sale of city property to Atmos Energy; requested revised proposal
• Set next budget workshop for August 5, 2026

July 8, 2026 Called

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 585, approving the City of Newark Water Conservation Plan and authorizing its implementation, to satisfy a Texas Water Development Board grant requirement. No action was taken on the proposed interlocal agreement with Boyd for police services or the proposed sale of city property to Atmos Energy, with council requesting revised proposals for the August meeting. The council also held a budget workshop for FY 2026-2027, directing staff to finalize figures before the next meeting on August 5.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 585 approving Water Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• No action on interlocal agreement with Boyd for police services
• No action on Atmos Energy property sale; requested revised proposal
• Set next budget workshop for August 5, 2026

July 8, 2026 Called

The Newark City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting Ordinance No. 585, the City of Newark Water Conservation Plan. The council will also discuss in executive session a proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Boyd for police services and the potential sale of city-owned property at the southwest corner of 209 Hudson Street for an Atmos Energy DRS Facility site, with possible action afterward. A budget workshop for the FY 2026-2027 annual budget is also scheduled.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 585 approving the City of Newark Water Conservation Plan
• Executive session discussion on interlocal agreement with City of Boyd for police services
• Executive session on potential sale of city-owned property at southwest corner of 209 Hudson Street for Atmos Energy DRS Facility site
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session
• Budget workshop for FY 2026-2027 annual budget

July 8, 2026 Called

This special called meeting of the Newark City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 585 to approve a Water Conservation Plan. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss a proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Boyd for police services and the potential sale of city-owned property at the southwest corner of 209 Hudson Street for an Atmos Energy facility. Following the closed session, they may take action on those matters. A budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 will conclude the meeting.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 585 approving the City of Newark Water Conservation Plan
• Proposed Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boyd for police services
• Potential sale of city-owned property at 209 Hudson Street (southwest corner) for the Atmos Energy DRS Facility
• Executive session for legal advice and real property deliberation under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072
• Budget workshop on all funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget

CORRECTED 2025 CCR Report

The City of Newark is presenting its annual Consumer Confidence Report for drinking water quality covering January 1 to December 31, 2025. The report details water sources, which are all groundwater, and provides contact information. No decisions are being made; this is a procedural informational report.

• Presentation of the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for Public Water System TX2490008

June 18 Budget

The Newark City Council will meet for a budget workshop to discuss all funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget. The agenda includes only this discussion and standard procedural items, with no other business listed.

• Budget workshop for FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
• Discussion of all funds
• Meeting at Multipurpose Room, 209 Hudson St., Newark, TX

June 18,2026 Budget

The Newark City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss all funds for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget. No ordinances or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Budget workshop – discussion of all funds for FY 2026-2027

June 18, 2026 City Council

The Newark City Council approved the Newark Meadows final plat for ODT Holdings LLC, a resolution supporting the creation of Northwest Wise County Emergency Services District No. 5, and a preliminary plat for the Rolling Plains subdivision. The Council also approved a water conservation plan, a cybersecurity policy, and authorized legal counsel to review a lease amendment from American Tower Corporation. No action was taken on the regional animal control study, economic development incentives, or the Atmos Energy property sale.

• Approved resolution supporting Northwest Wise County ESD No. 5 creation
• Approved Newark Meadows final plat for ODT Holdings LLC
• Approved Rolling Plains preliminary plat for Deborah and Sean Lusk
• Approved resolution authorizing Texas Water Development Board grant application
• Approved City of Newark Water Conservation Plan
• Approved Cybersecurity Policy and Resolution No. 388
• Authorized legal counsel to analyze American Tower lease amendment and request sublease data
• Set FY 2026-2027 budget workshop dates: July 8, August 5, August 20

June 18, 2026, CORRECTED City Council

The Newark City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the sale of a portion of city-owned property at 209 Hudson Street for a proposed Atmos Energy DRS Facility. The council will also conduct hearings on the Newark Meadows Final Plat to create 58 residential lots and the Rolling Plains Preliminary Plat to combine two lots. Other actions include adopting a resolution to apply for Texas Water Development Board financial assistance, approving a water conservation plan, adopting a cybersecurity policy, and discussing a police services agreement with the City of Boyd.

• Public hearing and potential sale of city-owned land at 209 Hudson St for Atmos Energy DRS Facility
• Public hearing and potential approval of Newark Meadows Final Plat (58 residential lots on CR Huff tracts)
• Public hearing and potential approval of Rolling Plains Preliminary Plat (combine lots at Estates at Chisholm Ridge)
• Consider resolution to apply for Texas Water Development Board financial assistance for water infrastructure
• Consider adoption of City of Newark Cybersecurity Policy and Resolution 388

June 18, 2026 City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two residential plat requests and discuss a water conservation plan. The body will also consider a financial assistance application for water infrastructure and a cybersecurity policy.

• Public hearing for Newark Meadows Final Plat to create 58 residential lots
• Public hearing for Rolling Plains Preliminary Plat to combine two 2.63-acre lots
• Application to Texas Water Development Board for water planning and infrastructure funding
• Proposed sale of City-owned property at 209 Hudson Street for Atmos Energy DRS Facility
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boyd for police services

June 18, 2026 City Council

The Newark City Council approved the Newark Meadows final plat, a resolution supporting the creation of Northwest Wise County Emergency Services District No. 5, the Rolling Plains preliminary plat, a water conservation plan, a cybersecurity policy, and a Texas Water Development Board application resolution. The Council also authorized legal counsel to review an American Tower lease amendment and set budget meeting dates. No action was taken on the regional animal control study, economic development incentives, the Boyd interlocal agreement, or the Atmos Energy property sale.

• Approved resolution supporting creation of Northwest Wise County ESD No. 5
• Approved Newark Meadows final plat (ODT Holdings LLC)
• Approved Rolling Plains preliminary plat (Deborah and Sean Lusk)
• Approved resolution authorizing Texas Water Development Board application
• Approved City of Newark Water Conservation Plan
• Approved Cybersecurity Policy and Resolution No. 388
• Authorized legal counsel to analyze American Tower lease amendment and request sublease data
• Set budget workshop dates: July 8, August 5, August 20, 2026

2025 CCR Report

The City of Newark is presenting its 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report at this meeting. The report includes contaminant test results and notes a Lead and Copper Rule notification violation for known or potential lead service line revisions. Residents can review the full report and service line inventory at City Hall.

• Lead and Copper Rule notification violation recorded on July 2, 2025
• Detected contaminants: barium (0.047 ppm), fluoride (0.537 ppm), nitrate (0.277 ppm), all below MCLs
• Lead 90th percentile: 0 ppb; copper 90th percentile: 0.106 ppm (below action levels)
• Disinfection byproducts: HAA5 (10 ppb LRAA) and TTHM (10 ppb LRAA) well below MCLs
• Chlorine residual average 1.08 ppm (MRDL 4 ppm); water sources are all ground water

June 11, 2026 MDD

The Newark Municipal Development District Board approved changing its monthly meetings to the first Thursday at 7:00 PM starting August 6, 2026. The board also directed staff to obtain bids for ball field improvements, including pipe rail fencing, security cameras, porta-johns, and pest control. No formal action was taken on the incentive policy draft or the budget, which were discussed only.

• Approved meeting date/time change to first Thursday at 7:00 PM, effective August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to procure bids for pipe rail fencing, four security cameras, two porta-johns, and pest control services (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

June 4, 2026 MDD Board

The Newark Municipal Development District Board will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026. The board will discuss and possibly take action on a proposed incentive policy and resolution draft provided by economic development consultant Greg Last. Other items include updates on park exercise equipment concrete and ballfield fencing projects, a potential change to meeting date/time, and a discussion of the board's budget.

• Discuss and act on proposed incentive policy and resolution draft from EDP Consultant Greg Last
• Update on park exercise equipment concrete project
• Update on ballfield fencing project
• Discuss changing monthly meeting date and time
• Discuss MDD Board budget

June 2, 2026, City Council

City Council unanimously approved a financing resolution for the benefit of NYOS Charter School, Inc. and selected Page Freezer as the city's social media archiving service. The council also held a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget and financial strategies.

• Approved financing resolution for NYOS Charter School, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Page Freezer as social media archiving service (unanimous)

June 2, 2026 Called

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding financing for NYOS Charter School, Inc. through the Newark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation. The meeting also includes a budget workshop for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget.

• Financing resolution for NYOS Charter School, Inc.
• Selection of a social media archiving service
• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget workshop

NCEFFC

The Newark Cultural Education Finance Corporation will consider and act on a resolution approving a loan agreement among the corporation, NYOS Charter School, Inc., and Texas Capital Community Development Corporation. No dollar amount or other terms are specified in the agenda. The meeting includes only this substantive item along with procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Resolution to approve a loan agreement among the corporation, NYOS Charter School, Inc., and Texas Capital Community Development Corporation

June 2, 2026 Call Council and Budget

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing financing by the Newark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation for NYOS Charter School, Inc. The Council also unanimously selected Page Freezer as the city's social media archiving service. During the budget workshop, no formal decisions were made, but staff was directed to prepare a budget avoiding a tax rate increase and to explore redirecting fire stipend funds if an ESD is established.

• Approved resolution for NYOS Charter School financing (unanimous)
• Approved Page Freezer as social media archiving service (unanimous)
• Budget workshop held; no formal votes taken