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Appointments: Council voted to appoint members to the Euless Development Corporation, library board, Parks and Leisure Services Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Police Training Advisory Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and a venue services commission. Appointees include Peter Jones, David Brown and Carmen Miller to the EDC (places 5–7); Rochelle Raghas and Jorge Schock to the library board; John Robb and Randy Jones to Parks and Leisure Services; Lou Anne Portugal and Megan Brown to Planning and Zoning (with Megan Brown’s term expiring Dec. 31, 2026); and others as listed in the official motion. The motion to approve the slate carried unanimously.

Contract adjustments and severance agreements: City Manager and City Secretary contract modifications were presented to make the documents compliant with recently adopted state law changes. City staff said the changes do not extend or change term lengths but align contract language with state requirements. Council approved the city secretary’s contract and severance agreement and subsequently approved the city manager’s contract and severance agreement. All votes were unanimous.

Outcome: Motions to confirm appointments and to approve the contract adjustments were moved and seconded by councilmembers and passed without opposition.

Ending: Council thanked appointees and staff. Staff noted terms for many appointments run through Dec. 31, 2027, unless otherwise stated; the council will coordinate onboarding with the city secretary’s office.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Euless - City Council","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a slate of appointments to boards and commissions for multiple terms and voted to adjust contracts for the city secretary and city manager to comply with recent state law changes; severance agreements were also approved.","taxTitle","Euless, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",5094,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6507288,"Council approves site plan for new industrial warehouse at 2140 Regal Parkway",263,696000,959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee&start=696&end=959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee/thumbnail_696000.jpg","/articles/6507288/Euless/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-site-plan-for-new-industrial-warehouse-at-2140-Regal-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6507288-403f1ce203d91bdf6a4cf24c7b64ad52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019409&Signature=AKNlzuQg3gT-hwisCc9h~NP2a7MxIczn63h81gttQZgMdWzCv2bxiWzPcUl0pka51m618eYoKXC3Ip0gasS4-OvBwqpiPKpU5jLFSie53mQHUeRSdB7vPaxX4ByCR7Z7IVG3FDlY3MXvhxiNpeuvQdAtCXEdwYjmaux7pqo7r9NkA3GFHw1KJF6PpZdPP9FcoK4KyihhYYkexh0anokCx0vx6I0p~xoH7Nnc-Wj~LGc-QMisYCma28rIJUFgXvnDFlaIQK85wcArr~Lqkq6VcnHiAmTZ2mM9RTSDkrsB6hwgJHlr331ChpaTW5Z9wy67MbFT4KV9Epr3JWsiprzbkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Euless City Council voted to approve a site plan for a 16,253-square-foot industrial warehouse at 2140 Regal Parkway.

Interim Planning and Engineering Manager Lisa Payne presented the application, saying the proposed single-story warehouse with mezzanines would sit on approximately 1.07 acres in the I-2 zoning district and include five tenant suites. Payne said the plan calls for 19 parking spaces (17 required), a detention pond at the north of the site, a 6-foot masonry dumpster enclosure, a 5-foot sidewalk to connect neighboring properties and a landscape plan that provides six canopy trees and six ornamental trees under the ordinance’s tree-equivalency provisions.

Design and code compliance: Elevations show steel siding and roofing with a stone wainscot, decorative cupolas up to about 39 feet and a ridge height of approximately 32 feet. The building will include six overhead doors (one on the north side) with 16-foot clear heights. Photometric plans call for four light poles, canopy-mounted can lights, wall packs and decorative fixtures. Payne said the development-services group certified the request and the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval.

Outcome: Councilmember Price moved to approve the site plan; Councilmember Paddell seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Council members welcomed the development and expressed anticipation of seeing the new building constructed.

Ending: Staff said they will coordinate building permits and inspections moving forward.","The council approved a site plan to build a 16,253-square-foot, single-story industrial warehouse with five suites at 2140 Regal Parkway in the I-2 zoning district; staff and Planning and Zoning recommended approval with standard conditions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6507294,"Council approves specific-use permit for inpatient psychiatric and substance-abuse care center at West Euless Boulevard",403,1985000,2388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee&start=1985&end=2388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee/thumbnail_1985000.jpg","/articles/6507294/Euless/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-specific-use-permit-for-inpatient-psychiatric-and-substance-abuse-care-center-at-West-Euless-Boulevard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6507294-a0e7b15990e08ca5e4a56ef902620fd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019409&Signature=McqAQOrbyqhHO81vGw4XrpiD8z1kXx0kieqkP-FW9Aemdw-Se8LZVbMMhMeNFYCQH7KuRgBSmyu1q9b~ta6yohxi8~WDTv-QZS4Nxks6gU0~mN0nkUxY0Q3GZmE0K0FJDwFgVY1-m3RTL3pfOEiUdRsajImMNDcVyxK8xDt9AU2N-vCcZ8huQrj2fcPG18St7kKAlt5sI7lmoX4jtdXqlQb-P637J2wZlm18Mce1eJbBqIguc3PsCdPocr40uKftvWyu-WIR1QV8EQReDpDeaaTpOOAwgJS1Ubqf95GE3x3IbCIP4XMlHESYBPK~rLmqz2qN0BmdarOi9JNDYzT6mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Euless City Council unanimously approved a specific-use permit for True Dallas Detox and Recovery Center to operate in vacant space at 2219 West Euless Boulevard, Suite 200.

Interim Planning and Engineering Director Lisa Payne told the council the applicant proposes to lease about 8,000 square feet inside the existing Positive Recovery building and operate a psychiatric and substance-abuse care center in the I-2 heavy industrial zoning district. Payne said the space is already finished out, that there is adequate on-site parking, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4–0 to forward the request with conditions tying the SUP to the business name and owner and reserving revocation authority if conditions are violated.

Applicant description: Robert Lamatina, who said his organization already operates an outpatient counseling center in Euless, told council the inpatient facility will provide detox and recovery services and will accept private insurance as an out-of-network provider. Lamatina stated the plan includes 24 detox beds (he described the bed count as 22 or 24 during remarks) and that the operation will share amenity areas with Positive Recovery. He said the service model differs from Positive Recovery by serving a private-insurance demographic.

Public safety and administration: A council member thanked staff and leaders in police and fire for reporting that they have a working relationship with existing recovery services at the site; council indicated that relationship increased comfort in permitting a similar use adjacent to city services. The SUP includes conditions that the permit be tied to the business name “True Dallas Detox and Recovery Center” and to the owner Robert Lamatina, and that the permit may be revoked for noncompliance with imposed conditions.

Outcome: Councilmember Bynum moved approval; Councilmember Tompkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Ending: Council thanked the applicant and noted the city will monitor compliance through inspections and through the conditions attached to the permit.","The City Council granted a specific-use permit to True Dallas Detox and Recovery Center to occupy vacant space within the Positive Recovery building at 2219 West Euless Boulevard for inpatient psychiatric and substance-abuse care.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6507300,"Council approves Staybridge Suites hotel specific-use permit near SH 360",964,990000,1954000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee&start=990&end=1954","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee/thumbnail_990000.jpg","/articles/6507300/Euless/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-Staybridge-Suites-hotel-specific-use-permit-near-SH-360","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6507300-86ddeb166685e723f17683ab15b5e6ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019409&Signature=OSx8ZtxcuXs2SH3LV5EvYlO4VUj~lp40wpuKmoQ3-FvAOO9hCrIt9P7J6XWNWKZ2K7G0ANLjRldQg1toXbsq6eMy3oZRX-WURi9uchHWcTJSsPNYt83hpfOVMyBNjfTQ0qkMTUMyF8qVjqKClkz5gI38BkyedARj5oYLYkUfHC8AuNC~FeemvD1kROpIPckPYjgsx7hjrSFPZPR9QPWkG-Ur-IPfWZzHo37BDBbJ~WvVSTOa~vosBV78urWuhfQh5pAZceEIt9vb9JkdRVITJDObsSJhZQTY5R~JfcqSRKDfwizKDfS4Hk0xLqpu0odbp8NroA2sGKeY88HC~87FkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Euless City Council unanimously approved a specific-use permit to allow operation of a Staybridge Suites hotel on the northwest quadrant of East Harwood Road and State Highway 360.

Interim Planning and Engineering Director Lisa Payne presented the application for a five-story Staybridge Suites with 140 guest rooms, about 140 parking spaces, roughly 7,000 square feet of conference space, an outdoor pool, fitness center and guest laundry. Payne said the proposal is in the C-2 community-business zoning district and that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4–0 to forward a recommendation of approval with conditions. Staff recommended approval with conditions tying the SUP to the business name and owner and requiring property-maintenance inspections under the city’s code.

Applicant presentation and FAA review: Mark Nastry, representing developer Carmaley Holdings Inc., told council members an aeronautical study with the Federal Aviation Administration found no obstruction or air-navigation hazard. Nastry described exterior materials (siding, brick, stone, stucco), a gated pool courtyard, and two unit types (approximate 360-sq-ft studio and 570-sq-ft one-bedroom units). He said the brand’s extended-stay design includes full kitchens, and that the hotel anticipates airport clientele when the Harwood Road extension opens.

Council questions and applicant responses: Councilmembers asked about the interior furnishings replacement cycle and access drives. Nastry and a representative said furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) follow an industry cycle beginning at seven years, with larger items up to ten years. Staff and the applicant described planned vehicle access from Harwood and an eventual entrance from SH 360 coordinated with TxDOT. The Planning and Zoning recommended four conditions, including that the SUP be tied to “Staybridge Suites” and to Carmaley Holdings Inc., and that hotel inspections follow the city’s property-maintenance and building codes.

Outcome: Councilmember Price moved to approve; Councilmember Bynum seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Council expressed support for the hotel’s design and noted staff will inspect compliance with the city’s codes.

Ending: The applicant and council members said they look forward to the new hotel and the project’s contribution to airport-related lodging capacity.","The council unanimously approved a specific-use permit for a five-story Staybridge Suites at the northwest quadrant of East Harwood Road and State Highway 360, permitting a 140-room extended-stay hotel with conference space and an outdoor pool under conditions tying the permit to the business name and owner.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6507304,"Euless council adopts FY2026 budget, raises tax rate and approves drainage, water and wastewater changes",703,2492000,3195000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee&start=2492&end=3195","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595876-fbe9069ebcca7b39264786affa8813ee/thumbnail_2492000.jpg","/articles/6507304/Euless/Tarrant-County/Texas/Euless-council-adopts-FY2026-budget-raises-tax-rate-and-approves-drainage-water-and-wastewater-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6507304-4865995147d3ff60f1ae1830c7ea73f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019409&Signature=WtW5Ys~fZ-QTWNg35Osmfh64Yp3oW6R4-NILBMYufIAkebGfDR73EHiCL6Z4jb0j~W8v0lmgqsqKBzZ880D8qPenfw~SOxG2NmZFQlpCtx3Fa3c41jYkXidDfSeOeTsFB--zXmADG25gJ-RJls~6A71uRBypAD~~yuhJU2SFXulIYnzmYPAA4hh-haVCHJUqVpUS8luc5SiD45t6JwFMK-ERihle64kFVU0AvWolQ9V6CQvZjke5hSYLkVjRZCvbXnITXJOvTus9K5LYzinFXEcYiHlwA6x6NESaRNPTqKpaefRB~3Rv11W8rl8p28zoJkjN~g9ohJoRLAH5C4Bevg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Euless City Council on Aug. 18 adopted the fiscal year 2026 operating and capital budget and approved a new property tax rate that reflects an increase from the prior year.

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 24-32, the city operating and capital budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and to ratify the property tax increase reflected in that budget. Finance Director Janina Jewell said the FY26 operating budget totals $9,485,864 for the Euless Development Corporation and that the overall city budget is based on a tax rate of 47.6466 cents per $100 of assessed value — an increase of 2.9766 cents from the current rate. Council also adopted Ordinance 24-33 levying the tax rate and Ordinance 24-34 adopting the Tarrant Appraisal District tax roll; all votes passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Council members and staff said the budget supports public safety, utilities, and capital projects while keeping reserves. Jewell told the council the budget funds 24-hour police and fire protection, maintenance of more than 300 acres of parks, library holdings and street maintenance. The proposed tax-rate increase was presented as necessary to fund the adopted budget; staff emphasized the rate is below the voter-approval threshold.

Key details: Jewell said taxable assessed value rose about $7 million (roughly 0.1%) for a total taxable value near $6.26 billion and that the tax rate includes an interest-and-sinking component and a maintenance-and-operations component. She noted the average homeowner would pay about $1,294 at the proposed rate (staff provided comparisons and exemptions, including a 20% homestead exemption and a 35,000 senior exemption). The council separately moved and approved a resolution to place the budget for public comment at the Aug. 18 meeting and to finalize public hearings as required by state law.

Utility and fee changes: The proposed budget includes water and wastewater rate changes to pass through increases from the Trinity River Authority (TRA). Jewell said TRA advised a purchase cost increase of $0.47 per 1,000 gallons for water and $0.54 per 1,000 gallons for wastewater; the budget reflects those pass-throughs. The budget also proposes a $0.50 increase in the single-family storm drainage fee and a change to commercial drainage charges (to $40 per impervious acre) to fund curb-and-gutter drainage improvements that will be coordinated with the annual street program. Staff noted a one-year, $0.75-per-1,000-gallon rebate for single-family residential customers up to 15,000 gallons, subject to annual review.

Other fiscal items: The council approved the Euless Development Corporation FY26 budget and three Public Improvement District (PID) annual assessment plans. The Glade Park PID No. 1 and No. 2 require no assessment for FY26 because obligations were paid off early; Midtown PID will levy a $129,292 annual installment as described in Ordinance 24-37. Council also heard that car-rental revenues at DFW Airport remain strong and continue to offset part of the city’s property-tax reliance.

Council reaction and public comment: A resident raised questions about growing city debt and requested clearer budget presentation for public review; council members acknowledged the comment and staff noted capital and debt details are available online and in the city secretary’s office. Multiple council members asked clarifying questions during the fiscal presentation; all budget-related ordinances passed by unanimous vote.

Votes at a glance:
- Ordinance 24-32 (Adopt FY26 operating and capital budget): motion made by Councilmember Price; seconded by Councilmember Eads; result: passed unanimously.
- Ratify property tax increase per Local Government Code §102.007(c): motion made by Councilmember Bynum; seconded by Councilmember Tompkins; result: passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 24-33 (Adopt tax rate 47.6466¢ per $100): motion made by Councilmember Bynum; seconded by Councilmember Paddell; result: passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 24-34 (Adopt tax roll from Tarrant Appraisal District): motion made by Councilmember Tompkins; seconded by Councilmember Bynum; result: passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 24-35 (Glade Park PID No. 1 annual service plan — no assessment FY26): passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 24-36 (Glade Park PID No. 2 annual service plan — no assessment FY26): passed unanimously.
- Ordinance 24-37 (Midtown PID annual service plan — $129,292 installment): passed unanimously.

Ending: City staff said full budget documents, capital-improvement project lists and fund details are available online and at the city secretary’s office and the public library. Council members directed staff to continue public outreach and posted documents for citizen review.","The Euless City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 operating and capital budget, ratified a property tax increase and approved related ordinances including a new tax rate and fee adjustments. Council also approved the Euless Development Corporation budget and several public improvement district plans.","actionData","errors"]

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