Crandall meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Crandall council to weigh budget, tax rate increase; EDC to consider micro-loan program

The Crandall City Council is set to hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2026-27 operating budget and a property tax rate of $0.75 per $100 valuation, which would raise total property taxes by $655,457, a 13.51% increase over last year. The council will also consider annexing 35.05 acres at 13125 Lewis St. and approving several interlocal agreements for peace officer services. No action has been taken yet; the agenda was published for the Aug. 17 meeting, and minutes are not yet available.

City Council agenda (Aug. 17)

The council will consider:

• Public hearing and action on the FY2026-27 budget (Ordinance 08172026B) and tax rate ratification (Resolution 08172026C).
• Public hearing and action on the 2026 tax rate of $0.75 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 08172026D).
• Public hearing on annexation of 35.05 acres at 13125 Lewis St. (Kaufman CAD IDs 6205 and 6207).
• Ordinance 08172026 authorizing the sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, in the amount of $0.
• Approval of three interlocal agreements for peace officer services with Kaufman County MUDs and FWSDs.

Economic Development Commission (Aug. 17)

The Crandall Economic Development Corporation will consider:

• Approving an administrative agreement with the City of Crandall.
• Creating a micro-loan program for qualifying small businesses.
• Changing its monthly meeting date and time.
• Engaging Golden Shovel to update the CEDC website for site selectors.
• Holding closed sessions to discuss economic development negotiations (including projects Grand Slam, Petroff, Harvey, and Star) and annexation policy.

Cancelled meetings

Two meetings scheduled for Aug. 11 were canceled: the Crandall Economic Development Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Crandall council to weigh 13.51% property tax increase tonight

The Crandall City Council meets tonight to consider a budget and property tax rate that would raise total property taxes by $655,497, a 13.51% increase over last year. The proposed rate is $0.75 per $100 valuation. The council will also hold a public hearing on annexing 35.05 acres near 13125 Lewis St. and consider issuing $0 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2026).

Recent meetings

No decisions were recorded from the past two weeks. The Aug. 11 meetings of the Crandall Economic Development Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission were both canceled. The Aug. 3 City Council meeting was held, but minutes have not yet been published, so no actions are confirmed. That agenda included a public hearing on the same annexation, a presentation by TxDOT on the FM 148 redesignation project, and discussion of the FY2026-2027 budget and tax rate.

Upcoming meetings

City Council — Aug. 17

The council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2026-27 operating budget and a property tax rate of $0.75 per $100 valuation. The rate would raise total property taxes by $655,497 (13.51%) over last year. The agenda also includes:

• Public hearing and action on the budget (Ordinance 08172026B) and tax rate ratification (Resolution 08172026C)
• Public hearing and action on the 2026 tax rate (Ordinance 08172026D)
• Public hearing on annexation of 35.05 acres at 13125 Lewis St. (Kaufman CAD IDs 6205 and 6207)
• Ordinance authorizing sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026
• Approval of three interlocal agreements for peace officer services with Kaufman County MUDs and FWSDs

Crandall Economic Development Commission — Aug. 17

The EDC will consider approving an administrative agreement with the City of Crandall, creating a micro-loan program for small businesses, changing its monthly meeting date and time, and hiring Golden Shovel to update its website. The board will also hear reports on city projects, including the FM 741 expansion and debt issuance, and hold closed sessions on economic development negotiations and personnel matters.

Coming up

• **City Council** — Aug. 17, public hearings and votes on budget, tax rate, annexation, and certificates of obligation.
• **Crandall Economic Development Commission** — Aug. 17, micro-loan program, administrative agreement, and website update.

Crandall council agendas packed with annexation, budget, fire agreement, and park funding

Crandall residents have a full slate of city government activity to track, with three recent City Council and Economic Development Corporation agendas addressing everything from land annexation to park design funding. Because minutes have not yet been published for the recent meetings, outcomes listed below reflect what was scheduled for action, not what was definitively decided.

City Council — July 20

The Crandall City Council scheduled a public hearing and possible approval of a replat for a cell tower installation at Broken Arrow Blvd. and White Mustang Drive (Kaufman CAD ID 242435).

Members were also set to consider 2026-2027 Annual Service Plan updates for three Public Improvement Districts: Cartwright Ranch, Arbors, and River Ridge.

Two resolutions were on the agenda: one to apply for financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board, and another to apply for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.

TxDOT was scheduled to give a presentation on FM 148 redesignation related to the US 175 & FM 148 Bypass Project.

Economic Development Commission — July 20

The Crandall Economic Development Corporation agenda included consideration of $35,000 for consulting and design work for a park at 13125 FM3039.

The board also scheduled a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations. Additional agenda items listed were Project Grand Slam, an Annexation Policy Update, and a Future Opportunities Update.

City Council — July 27

The council's July 27 agenda contained a single action item: renewal of an agreement for providing fire protection and suppression with Kaufman County Emergency Services District #7 for fiscal year 2027.

Coming up — City Council, August 3 (tonight)

The Crandall City Council meets tonight with several consequential items on the agenda:

• Approval of minutes from the July 20 and July 27 meetings.
• Approval of Ordinance No. 08032026, a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. regarding a 2026 rate review.
• A public hearing on annexation of approximately 35.05 acres at 13125 Lewis St, Kaufman County.
• A TxDOT presentation on FM 148 redesignation for the US 175 & FM 148 Bypass Project.
• Discussion of the FY2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate, including setting a public hearing for August 17.

The Atmos settlement ordinance, the 35.05-acre annexation hearing, and the budget and tax rate discussion are the items most likely to affect residents' utility bills, property boundaries, and tax obligations. The August 17 budget hearing date gives residents advance notice of a future opportunity to weigh in.

Note: Minutes for the July 20 and July 27 meetings had not been published as of this report, so final vote tallies and outcomes for those items are not yet confirmed. Readers should consult the official city documents for authoritative results.

Crandall Boards Set Stage for Park Funding, Cell Tower Vote, and Budget Talks

Crandall's City Council and Economic Development Corporation both meet today, July 20, with agendas covering a $35,000 park design contract, a cell tower replat vote, and annual service plan updates for three Public Improvement Districts. No minutes have been published from any of the four meetings held in the first two weeks of July, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet part of the public record.

Today's City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and may vote on a replat for a cell tower installation at Broken Arrow Blvd. and White Mustang Drive (Kaufman CAD ID 242435). Members will also consider approval of the 2026-2027 Annual Service Plan updates for three Public Improvement Districts: Cartwright Ranch, Arbors, and River Ridge.

Two grant applications are on the agenda: a resolution to apply for financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board and a resolution to apply for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. TxDOT is scheduled to give a presentation on the FM 148 redesignation related to the US 175 & FM 148 Bypass Project.

Today's EDC Agenda

The Crandall Economic Development Corporation will consider approving $35,000 for consulting and design work for a park at 13125 FM3039. The board also plans to enter a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations, including items listed as Project Grand Slam, an Annexation Policy Update, and a Future Opportunities Update.

Earlier July Meetings — Minutes Not Yet Published

Four public meetings were held between July 6 and July 14, but minutes have not been published for any of them. What follows reflects only what was listed on each agenda; the city has not yet confirmed what was decided.

July 6 — City Council: The agenda included a public hearing for annexation of 35.05 acres at 13125 Lewis St, a resolution to dedicate a Butterfly Garden and pollinator conservation area, and a discussion on ownership and maintenance of the Wildcat Walking/Biking Trail. The reappointment of John Garvin to the Planning & Zoning Commission was also listed, along with presentations from the Seagoville Fire Department and the Kaufman County Housing Authority.

July 11 — City Council Retreat: Council members were scheduled to meet at the Mesquite Rodeo from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for long-term planning and goal-setting. The agenda noted a public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker and stated the meeting would not be live streamed. Potential executive sessions on legal, property, and personnel matters were also listed.

July 14 — Economic Development Commission: The EDC agenda included a recommendation of the FY27 EDC Budget to City Council, an update on a hotel performance agreement, and discussion of FM 741 intersection improvements involving TxDOT, Walmart, and QuikTrip. A conceptual design for Lewis Park tied to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant application was also listed, along with an executive session on Project Grand Slam and annexation policy.

July 14 — Planning & Zoning Commission: The agenda called for a public hearing on a cell tower replat at Broken Arrow Blvd. and White Mustang Drive — the same location now before the City Council today. Commissioners were also scheduled to discuss a site plan for the Shops at Crandall retail center and to approve minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.

Coming Up

• **Today, July 20 — City Council:** Public hearing and possible vote on the cell tower replat at Broken Arrow Blvd. and White Mustang Drive, plus PID service plan updates and two grant-application resolutions.
• **Today, July 20 — Crandall EDC:** Consideration of $35,000 for park consulting and design at 13125 FM3039, followed by a closed session on economic development negotiations.

Residents who want to confirm what was actually decided at the July 6, 11, and 14 meetings should watch for published minutes on the City of Crandall website, as agendas alone do not establish outcomes.