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The finance presentation said stormwater revenue is collected through fees on utility bills (a flat residential fee and a sliding scale for commercial properties) and that the current rates were adopted under a 2019 rate study that covered a five‑year cycle ending with FY26. Staff said they are conducting a new stormwater rate study for FY26.

The FY26 revenue plan includes a $5.5 million transfer from the general fund that council authorized during the May 2025 retreat; staff said the transfer is intended to support growing capital needs, including channel bank stabilization projects and outfall repairs. Staff listed capital projects budgeted in FY26 with a $4.1 million capital outlay line (a $2.1 million increase from last year): Woodridge channel bank stabilization; West Haven Trail bridge creek stabilization; Arbor Brook construction; Phil Rich Loop outfall reconstruction and other stabilization work.

Staff said maintenance and services line items include federally required semi‑annual street sweeping and creek cleaning, storm drain headwall repairs, creek mowing and aerial photography. Salary and benefits in the fund include full funding for one stormwater specialist and portions of two other positions.

Councilmembers asked whether budgeted capital amounts are expected to be fully spent in the year; staff said large projects may be budgeted in FY26 and then carried forward as encumbrances if work is not completed before Sept. 30. Councilmembers also asked whether the projected $2.25 million net increase in the fund balance will be applied to multi‑year projects; staff confirmed it is expected to support ongoing projects into 2027 and beyond.

Why it matters: Coppell’s stormwater fund finances mandated and recurring maintenance and large capital stabilization projects; the planned $5.5 million transfer reflects council direction to accelerate drainage work while staff completes a new rate study.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 06/23/25 - Budget Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told council the municipal drainage utility (stormwater) fund is projected to collect about $8.2 million in FY26 and will include a $5.5 million transfer from the general fund to support capital projects; staff said a new rate study will be conducted as the current five‑year adopted rates end.","taxTitle","Coppell, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",55075,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6188149,"Coppell projects $786,088 in hotel-occupancy-tax revenue; arts groups listed as primary recipients",152,118000,270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064102-ced4081469c1edb7b0ae19bb3d97f6b5&start=118&end=270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064102-ced4081469c1edb7b0ae19bb3d97f6b5/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6188149/Texas/Coppell-projects-786088-in-hotel-occupancy-tax-revenue-arts-groups-listed-as-primary-recipients","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188149-e996ae5f9bf107002a1b4546c856f4dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176081&Signature=ckh3kf79pHK-ojuO2xffwzN4UAkBaOrIXb~lk2EYcUPfKKeL0K47q3tZHuAUfpSWa55~Wq9-~eYWJcpIHe2NISVY29~bVMAp2y7JQOg1cGzjc3KJTlWvbEVl74Mfc7r~qwazESeqmDoEFH-4QzpI402ThyZLzOSEhhoJimcs-wN0gerQ~KLqeJgL8~MaUaLq9fd2TiphLdVKnQGael9OSAyn2muao-ZrX-D2IHh62UUbTPSjZSXcY0NGv4Ji0QwCAmDjZoc9mQmTKZcg7hrLdz29BGrw0KEzEHFnRC2Ye~mUDMrGATxxESKTJuYAzZJQFw8CYyZZJJN3vdMlcZ2EoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coppell staff told the City Council on June 23 that the city is budgeting $786,088 in hotel occupancy tax revenue for fiscal year 2026 and is proposing $547,009.57 in HOT expenditures.

The HOT presentation was given by a city finance staff member who summarized uses of the fund and said revenue projections assume five open hotels plus revenue from two permitted short‑term rentals. The presentation listed the Coppell Arts Center Foundation, Coppell Arts Council, Ballet Ensemble of Texas, Community Chorale, Community Orchestra, Community Theater and Coppell Historical Museum as eligible recipients for arts funding under the tax code criteria the staff cited.

The city budgeted a services line that would cover qualifying arts organizations; staff said arts organizations as a group are budgeted at $235,700. Staff also described an economic development rebate line tied to contracted hotel rebates and said two hotels are currently receiving rebate contracts. Salary and benefits for two full‑time Arts Center marketing positions were included in the proposed expenditures.

Council members asked how the rebate process works; staff said hotels remit occupancy tax directly to the city, then can request rebate payments and the city cuts checks from the HOT fund. Council members asked about trends: staff said HOT revenue generally has risen year to year (from about $621,000 in 2022 to $1,077,000 in 2024), but that rebate payments and contracted rebates have affected net revenues in recent years. Staff said the council‑directed Discover Coppell (chamber) request was not yet included and could be added later through a budget amendment.

Council did not take formal action during the workshop; staff said changes could be made during the final budget process or by amendment in the fiscal year.

Why it matters: HOT money is legally restricted for tourism‑related uses and is one of the few locally dedicated funding streams for arts and visitor promotion. The council’s direction on services and any later amendments will determine which local cultural groups receive support in FY26.","City staff told the Coppell City Council the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) fund is budgeted for $786,088 in revenue in fiscal 2026 and proposed about $547,010 in expenditures, with most service grants targeted to local arts organizations.","actionData","errors"]

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Coppell budgets $8.2 million stormwater revenue, plans $4.1 million in capital for drainage projects

Coppell projects $786,088 in hotel-occupancy-tax revenue; arts groups listed as primary recipients