2026-9-21 (City Council)

The City of Lewisville City Council held a regular meeting on September 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key agenda items included approval of amendments to the city code and zoning ordinances, with a focus on development standards such as unmanned aircraft systems and backyard cottages. The council also approved the 2026-2027 tax rate, which represented a 2.5% increase over the no new revenue rate, following public comments expressing concern about the tax increase's impact on vulnerable populations. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the city fee schedule affecting multiple departments and discussed updates to the city's economic incentive commercial policy, including tax abatement criteria and affordable housing priorities. The meeting also covered contract awards, such as the approval of a construction manager agreement for the animal services center expansion and a utility crossing license agreement with DART for a wastewater line replacement project. Public art projects and related funding sources, including hotel occupancy tax and bonds, were presented, highlighting ongoing and upcoming city art initiatives.