WHARTON — The Wharton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026–27 budget and consider agreements involving social-media software, airport maintenance and nuisance-abatement services during its next regular meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Wharton City Hall. The meeting will begin with an opening devotion, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, public comments and the Wharton Moment.
Proposed budget and tax rate
Council members will hold a public hearing on the city’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and ending Sept. 30, 2027.
The agenda also includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed property-tax rate of $0.40787 per $100 of valuation, down from the current rate of $0.42411.
For a median taxable homestead valued at $164,017, the estimated annual city tax bill would be $668.98 under the proposed rate. That is $26.63 less than the estimated $695.61 bill under the current rate, assuming the same taxable value.
The city’s no-new-revenue rate and maximum rate listed in the statement are both $0.41117. A copy of the proposed budget is available through the City Secretary’s Office and on the city’s website.
Zencity and airport agreements
The council will consider a resolution approving an agreement with Zencity to provide proprietary social-media software to the City of Wharton. The resolution would authorize the mayor to execute documents related to the agreement.
The agenda does not state the proposed cost, contract length or specific services included in the Zencity agreement.
Another resolution would approve an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division for routine maintenance at Wharton Regional Airport. The mayor would also be authorized to execute documents related to that agreement.
Community-event requests
Amelia Dominguez Cleveland of Hesed House is requesting city assistance for the Moonlight Market planned for Nov. 21 at 421 W. Colorado St., also known as Dinosaur Park.
The requests include waiving restrictions to allow alcohol consumption in the park, providing five to seven trash containers and bags, and having city employees transport six tables and 48 chairs from the Chamber to the market and return them afterward. Hesed House is also requesting city assistance with picking up and returning light towers.
The council will also consider a request from WCJC Senior Citizens Program Director Traci Myers to host the WCJC 5K Stride and Stroll on Oct. 31 at Riverfront Park’s Central Pavilion.
Requested assistance includes advertising the event on the digital billboard along Highway 59 near La Casona and Walmart, providing trash barrels and extra liners, and waiving any applicable fees.
Mowing services and property matters
Council members will consider terminating the city’s nuisance-abatement mowing contract with Angels Lawn Care and authorizing the city to request new proposals for the service.
The council will also consider a request from Adaris Serna of Civil-Surv Land Surveying, acting on behalf of Wharton County, for a replat involving 7.759 acres in the William Kincheloe Survey. According to the agenda, the replat is being requested for reconstruction.
Alejandro Vargas is requesting approval of a separate replat involving Lots 21 and 22 of the Dickson Addition at 817 E. Milam St.
Kim Jurek is scheduled to address the council with questions about fencing requirements for patio homes on Mayfair Circle that are not connected to each other.
Additional city business
The council will consider approving minutes from its regular meetings held Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 and a special meeting held Aug. 11.
Members will also consider the city’s official ballot in the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees election.
The final scheduled matter involves appointments, resignations and vacancies on Wharton’s boards, commissions and committees.
To view the full City Council agenda, click here.
All matters are scheduled for discussion or consideration and are not final unless approved by the City Council.
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