On the agenda: Corsicana meeting — Data Center (Aug 10)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 10, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Government Center
200 North 12th Street - Corsicana, Texas 75110
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

INVOCATION

4.

MINUTES
Consider approving the Minutes for the City Council Regular Session of July 27, 2026.

5.

PUBLIC FORUM

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.

ORDINANCES

8.

RESOLUTIONS
a.
Consider approving award of bids for Asphaltic Materials, Fuel Services, and
Gravel and Road Materials for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and Concrete Curb and
Gutter for Fiscal Years 2026-2028. PAGE 15
b.

Consider declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing the City Manager
to execute sale, trade, donation, or disposal of said property. PAGE 28

c.

Consider authorizing the process to begin establishing a Tax Rate for the 2027
budget year. PAGE 31

9.

APPOINTMENTS

10.

REPORTS and PRESENTATIONS

11.

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor/Council/City Manager

12.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Council will recess into closed or Executive Session to receive attorney’s advice on
legal matters pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, concerning a
Decorum Policy.

13.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Council will consider and act upon items
discussed under Executive Session, as necessary.

14.

ADJOURN

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ITEM NO. 4
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Minutes

Comments:
Consider approving the Minutes for the City Council Regular Session of July 27, 2026.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as printed.

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CITY OF CORSICANA
COUNTY OF NAVARRO
STATE OF TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The City of Corsicana, Texas City Council met in a Regular Session on Monday, July 27, 2026, in
the Corsicana Government Center Council Chambers, 200 N. 12th Street, Corsicana, Texas. The
meeting was open to the public. Public participation was available by live broadcast on the City’s
website.
City Council Members Present:
Joe Hill
Mayor
Jim Pannell
Council Member, Precinct One
Shayla Johnson
Council Member, Precinct Two
Chris Woolsey
Council Member, Precinct Three
Jeff Smith
Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member, Precinct Four
City Staff Present:
Jim Holgersson
Terry Jacobson
John Boswell
Amy Tidwell
Terry Franks
Jason Beard
Darwin Myers
Val Rich
Clayton Taylor
Marcie Rosson

City Manager
Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Main Street Director
Public Works Director
Environmental Services Director
Director of Engineering
Finance Director
Planning and Zoning Manager
City Secretary

Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation was given by Pastor Tim Easley of Westside and
Everlasting Victory Church.
Approval of Minutes:
The motion was made by Council Member Woolsey and seconded by Council Member Smith to
approve the Minutes of the City Council Regular Session of July 13, 2026 and the City Council
Budget Work Session of July 21, 2026, with a correction to the July 13, 2026, Regular Session
Minutes. The correction replaced the reference to the tabled Ordinance No. XXXX (tabled)
regarding the Tax Increment Finance Zone with the tabled Decorum Policy. The motion passed
by a vote of 5-0.

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Public Forum:
Deborah Johnson – 8296 NW CR 0090 – (817) 845-1260 – Spoke of working together to control
the number of unlicensed contractors and those working under another company’s license
in the city.
Public Hearings:
Hearing:

Receive public input regarding amending Chapter 1, entitled General Provisions,
of the City Code of Ordinances to add Article 1.4500, Decorum Policy, Sections
1.4501-1.4505. (previously tabled July 13, 2026)
At the request of the City Attorney, Mayor Hill announced that this item will
remain on the table to research the subject more and will be pursued at the next
regular meeting on August 10, 2026.

Hearing:

Receive public input regarding amending Chapter 1, entitled General Provisions,
Article 1.4400, Corsicana City Beautiful Committee Created, of the City Code of
Ordinances to rename the Corsicana City Beautiful Committee.
Presented by Assistant City Manager, John Boswell

Hearing:

Receive public input regarding amending Chapter 1, entitled General Provisions,
Article 1.3900, Film Corsicana Committee Created, of the City Code of
Ordinances to rename the Film Corsicana Committee and to revise the composure
of the members of the committee.
Presented by Main Street/Tourism Director, Amy Tidwell and Committee
Member Lauren Bedsole

Hearing:

Receive public input regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter 13, entitled
Municipal Fees, of the City Code of Ordinances to provide changes, additions and
deletions of certain fees.
Presented by Assistant City Manager, John Boswell

Ordinances:
Ordinance No. xxxx (remains on the table)
The proposed Ordinance to consider amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of the City Code
of Ordinances to add Article 1.4500, Decorum Policy, Sections 1.4501-1.4505, remains on the
table.
Ordinance No. 3223 (approved)
The motion was made by Council Member Woolsey and seconded by Council Member Smith that
Ordinance No. 3223, consider amending Chapter 1, entitled General Provisions, Article 1.4400,
Corsicana City Beautiful Committee Created, of the City Code of Ordinances to rename the
Corsicana City Beautiful Committee, be passed and approved. The motion passed 5-0 on a roll call

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vote: Council Member Pannell – “aye”; Council Member Johnson – “aye”; Council Member
Woolsey – “aye”; Council Member Smith – “aye”; Mayor Hill – “aye”.
ORDINANCE NO. 3223
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 1.4400, CORSICANA CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMITTEE CREATED, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO RENAME THE CORSICANA CITY
BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE.

and

WHEREAS, the Corsicana City Beautiful Committee was created by Ordinance No. 3192 on January 27, 2025;

WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana is authorized to use the name Keep Corsicana Beautiful Committee as a
provisional affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA,
TEXAS that Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article 1.4400, Corsicana City Beautiful Committee, of the City Code of
Ordinances, is hereby amended to rename the Corsicana City Beautiful Committee to “Keep Corsicana Beautiful
Committee”; and
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2026.

Ordinance No. 3224 (approved)
The motion was made by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Woolsey
that Ordinance No. 3224, consider amending Chapter 1, entitled General Provisions, Article
1.3900, Film Corsicana Committee Created, of the City Code of Ordinances to rename the Film
Corsicana Committee and to revise the composure of the members the committee, be passed and
approved. The motion passed 5-0 on a roll call vote: Council Member Johnson – “aye”; Council
Member Woolsey – “aye”; Council Member Smith – “aye”; Council Member Pannell – “aye”;
Mayor Hill – “aye”.
ORDINANCE NO. 3224
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED GENERAL PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 1.3900, FILM CORSICANA COMMITTEE
CREATED, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO RENAME THE FILM CORSICANA COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, the City Council has conducted a
public hearing for the purpose of considering the amendment to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Corsicana, Texas.
WHEREAS, the Film Corsicana Committee was created by Ordinance No. 2886 on April 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana is an affiliate of the Texas Film Commission; and
WHEREAS, to align with the Texas Film Commission, it is requested to rename Film Corsicana Committee to
Corsicana Film Commission
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Corsicana that Chapter 1, General
Provisions, Article 1.4400, Film Corsicana Committee Created, of the City Code of Ordinances, is hereby amended to
rename the Film Corsicana Committee to “Corsicana Film Commission”, and the Film Corsicana Committee General
Bylaws shall be revised upon approval of the amendment.

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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Corsicana that Chapter 1, General Provisions,
Article 1.4400, Film Corsicana Committee Created, of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows (new
text is shown in italics for clarity), and the Film Corsicana Committee General Bylaws shall be revised upon approval
of the amendment.
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Article 1.3900 – Film Corsicana Committee Created
There is hereby created a Film Corsicana Committee for the purpose of assessing and making
recommendations for the efficient operation of film and entertainment projects in the City of Corsicana. The
committee shall be composed of seven (7) members serving two-year terms: one (1) permanent member, full-time City
of Corsicana employee; one (1) permanent member of the Navarro Council of Arts; two (2) members within the area of
expertise; and three (3) members at-large. Appointments to the committee will be made by the Mayor, subject to
confirmation by a majority of the City Council. The terms of three members of the Film Corsicana Committee shall
expire on the first day of May in odd-numbered years. The terms of four members of the Committee shall expire on the
first day of May in even-numbered years.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2026.

Ordinance No. 3225 (approved)
The motion was made by Council Member Pannell and seconded by Council Member Johnson
that Ordinance No. 3225, consider amending Chapter 13, entitled Municipal Fees, of the City
Code of Ordinances to provide changes, additions and deletions of certain fees, be passed and
approved. The motion passed 5-0 on a roll call vote: Council Member Woolsey – “aye”; Council
Member Smith – “aye”; Council Member Pannell – “aye”; Council Member Johnson – “aye”;
Mayor Hill – “aye”.
ORDINANCE NO. 3225
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 13, ENTITLED MUNICIPAL FEES, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas that Chapter 13, entitled Municipal Fees
of the City Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to provide for changes in certain fees, and the prescribed fees are set
forth in the attached Fee Schedule and incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas, this 27th day of
July, 2026.

Public Comments for item six (a) Tabled Decorum Policy:
Alexa Neuondorff – 1500 Maplewood – (512) 669-0551 – Spoke against the tabled Decorum
Policy.
Mark Archibald – 1508 E 9th Avenue – (309) 912-2665 – Spoke in opposition of the tabled
Decorum Policy.
Tammy Baker – 246 Waterside Drive – (214) 499-8979 – Stated that she would wait until the next
meeting after the tabled Decorum Policy is revised.

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Pastor Billy Joe Kelly – 903 E Collin – Spoke to the Council about the City getting a Golden
Corral, Neighborhood Walmart and maintaining vacant lots.
Kurt Burnett – 619 N 25th Street – Stated he would reserve his speech for the next meeting and
gave a copy of his Open Records Request to Council and City Secretary.
Jody Jordan – 7048 NE 1040– (903) 880-0972 – Spoke against the tabled Decorum Policy and
stated it is against the law.
Terry Garner – 1401 Bowie Circle – (901) 826-8834 – Spoke against the Decorum Policy and
would like it to stay on the table and not be on August 10th agenda.
Keenen Colbert – 4639 Shivers Lane, Forney, Texas – (512) 669-3509 – Spoke against the
Decorum Policy and stated that the Council represent the people.
Barbara Kelley – 800 Northwood – (903) 851-5288 – Spoke against the Decorum Policy and asked
the Council not to pass the Decorum Policy.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 4637 (approved)
Presented by Environmental Services Director, Jason Beard
The motion was made by Council Member Woolsey and seconded by Council Member Smith
that Resolution No. 4637, consider authorizing participation in the City of Corsicana/Navarro
County Cleanup Day on August 8, 2026, waiving landfill fees for Corsicana residents and
approving a reduced fee for non-Corsicana (Navarro County) residents, be approved. The motion
passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 4637
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF CORSICANA/NAVARRO COUNTY CLEANUP DAY ON AUGUST 8,
2026, AND APPROVING A FEE OF $5.00 PER CUBIC YARD FOR NON-CORSICANA (NAVARRO
COUNTY) RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana/Navarro County Cleanup Day Committee has scheduled August 8, 2026,
for the City of Corsicana/Navarro County Cleanup Day; and

cost; and

WHEREAS, this City/County cleanup project allows citizens to dispose of trash and bulky items at no individual

WHEREAS, the City will absorb the loss of revenue from materials brought to the landfill by Corsicana
residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana approves the designation of a fee of $5.00 per cubic yard for non-Corsicana
(Navarro County) residents for disposal of trash and bulky items at no individual cost, that will be paid by the Navarro
County Commissioner’s Court for trash disposal by non-Corsicana (Navarro County) residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA,
TEXAS, that the City of Corsicana desires to participate in the City of Corsicana/Navarro County Cleanup Day on

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August 8, 2026, and approves a fee of $5.00 per cubic yard for non-Corsicana (Navarro County) residents to be paid by
the Navarro County Commissioner’s Court for trash disposal by non-Corsicana (Navarro County) residents.
PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas this 27th day
of July, 2026.

Resolution No. 4638 (approved)
Presented by Assistant City Manager, John Boswell
Kurt Burnett – Spoke against the agreement
A motion was made by Council Member Woolsey and seconded by Council Member Smith that
Resolution No. 4638, consider approving a Right-of-Way Agreement between the City of
Corsicana and Nexus Data Centers, LLC for the use of the public right-of-way, be approved and
to remove any reference to Rise Broadband. The motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 4638
A RESOLUTION OF THE C I T Y C O U N C I L O F T H E CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS AND NEXUS DATA CENTERS, LLC, FOR THE USE OF THE OF THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF CORSICANA, AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY
THE MAYOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has been presented a Right-of-Way Agreement between the City of Corsicana,
Texas and Nexus Data Centers, LLC providing for use of the public right-of-way, a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter called "AGREEMENT"); and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the AGREEMENT, and all matters attendant and related
thereto, the City Council is of the opinion that the terms and conditions thereof should be approved, and that the
Mayor shall be authorized to execute it on behalf of the City of Corsicana.
TEXAS:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA,

Section 1. The terms and conditions of the proposed AGREEMENT, having been reviewed by the City
Council of the City of Corsicana and found to be acceptable and in the best interests of the City of Corsicana and
its citizens, are hereby in all things approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the AGREEMENT and all other documents in
connection therewith on behalf of the City of Corsicana, substantially according to the terms and conditions set forth
in the AGREEMENT.
Section 3. That this approval and execution of the AGREEMENT on behalf of the City is not conditional
upon approval and execution of any other agreement.
Section 4.

This Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.

PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas, on the 27th
day of July, 2026.

Executive Session:
There was no executive session.

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Adjourn:
There being no further business, Mayor Hill declared the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Attested This, the 10th day
of August 2026

Attested This, the 10th day
of August 2026

City Secretary

Mayor

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ITEM NO. 5
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Public Forum

Comments:

Recommendation: No action required.

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ITEM NO. 6
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Public Hearings

Comments: N/A

Recommendation: N/A

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ITEM NO. 7
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Ordinances

Comments: N/A

Recommendation: N/A

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ITEM NO. 8A
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Public Works Bid Awards to Include: Asphaltic Materials / Fuel Services /
Gravel and Road Material / Concrete Curb & Gutter

Bids were received by the City of Corsicana Public Works Department on July 21, 2026, for the
following contracts:
ASPHALTIC MATERIALS: 2026 - 2027
Comments: Seven (7) bid packages were mailed with three (3) bids received for Asphaltic
Materials. This bid covers the cost for approximately 400 tons of Hot Mix – Cold Laid Asphalt
Type D, approximately 3,500 tons of Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Type C & D Recycle,
5,000 tons Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Type C & D Virgin and 1,000 tons ASPPM
Grade. (See attached Bid Tabulation.)
Item 1 - Approximately 400 Tons Hot Mix – Cold Laid Asphalt Type D
BIDDER

BID PRICE PER TON
(Non-Delivered)

(Delivered to include Freight)

Knife River

$135.00

$160.00

Texas Materials

$ 86.00

$106.00

Waller County Asphalt

$110.00

$165.00

BID PRICE PER TON

Item 2 – Approx. 3,500 Tons Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Type C & D (Recycle)
BIDDER

BID PRICE PER TON
(Non-Delivered)

BID PRICE PER TON
(Delivered to include Freight)

Knife River

$90.00

$110.00

Texas Materials

$82.00

$102.00

Waller County Asphalt

No Bid

No Bid

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Item 3 – Approx. 5,000 Tons Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Type C & D (Virgin)
BIDDER

BID PRICE PER TON

BID PRICE PER TON

(Non-Delivered)

(Delivered to include Freight)

Knife River

$95.00

$115.00

Texas Materials

$90.00

$110.00

Item 4 - Approximately 1,000 Tons – ASPPM Grade 4
BIDDER

Waller County

BID PRICE PER TON

BID PRICE PER TON

(Non-Delivered)

(Delivered to include Freight)

No bid

$170.0

Recommendation:
Award the bid for Cold Laid Type D, non-delivered at $135.00 per ton and Cold Laid Type D,
delivered at $160.00 per ton to Knife River.
Award the bid for Cold Laid Type D, non-delivered in the amount of $86.00 per ton, and Cold
Laid Type D, delivered at $106.00 per ton to Texas Materials.
Award the bid for Cold Laid Type D, non-delivered in the amount of $110.00 per ton, and Cold
Laid Type D, delivered at $165.00 per ton to Waller County Asphalt.
Award the bid for Hot Mix Type C & D Recycle, non-delivered at $90.00 per ton and Hot Mix
Type C & D Recycle, delivered at $110.00 per ton to Knife River.
Award the bid for Hot Mix Type C & D Recycle, non-delivered at $82.00 per ton and Hot Mix
Type C & D Recycle, delivered at $102.00 per ton to Texas Materials.
Award the bid for Hot Mix Type C & D Virgin, non-delivered at $95.00 per ton and Hot Mix
Type C & D Virgin, delivered at $115.00 per ton to Knife River.
Award the bid for Hot Mix Type C & D Virgin, non-delivered at $90.00 per ton and Hot Mix
Type C & D Virgin, delivered at $110.00 per ton to Texas Materials.
Award the bid for ASPPM Grade 4, delivered at $170.00 per ton to Waller County Asphalt.

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FUEL SERVICES: 2026 - 2027
Comments: Five (5) bid packages were mailed with two (2) bids received for Fuel Services.
(See attached Bid Tabulation.) This bid covers the cost for the following:
Company
Cole Distributing

Tax

Constant

Total

Item 1

0.2000

$0.1000

0.3000

Item 2

0.2000

$0.1000

0.3000

Item 3

0.2000

$0.1700

0.3700

Item 4

0.0000

$0.1700

0.1700

Item 5

0.2000

$0.1700

0.3700

Recommendation:

Award bid for Fuel Services to Cole Distributing Company.

GRAVEL AND ROAD MATERIAL: 2026 - 2027
Comments: Bids were received Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for Gravel & Road Material.
There were Seven (7) bid packages mailed with five (5) bids received. This bid covers the cost for
approx. 10,000 tons of Flex Base Type A, Grade 1-2; approx. 10,000 tons of Commercial Grade 2
Base; approx. 1,300 yards of Bedding Sand; approx. 900 yards of Topsoil; approx. 1,300 tons of
Washed Rock (3/4”); and approx. 1,300 tons of Washed Rock Type C for fiscal year 2026/2027.
(See attached Bid Tabulation.)

BIDDER

Knife River

FLEX BASE Type A per ton
(As described in TxDOT Item 247)

Commercial Grade 2 Base

Unit Price
$28.50

Unit Price
$28.50

Total
$280,500

Total
$280,500

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BIDDER

BEDDING SAND per cubic yard
Unit Price
$34.00

Total
$44,200

Liberty Sand &
Gravel

$28.55

$37,115

BIDDER

TOP SOIL per cubic yard

Gary Holloway

Unit Price
$38.00

Total
$34,200

Green Dream
International

$27.36

$24,624

BIDDER

WASHED ROCK 3/4” per ton

Martin Marietta

Unit Price
$46.75

BIDDER

WASHED ROCK Type C per ton

Martin Marietta

Unit Price
$52.25

Gary Holloway

Total
$60,775

Total
$67,925

Recommendation:
Award the bid for Flex Base/$28.50 per ton to Knife River.
Award the bid for Commercial Grade 2 Base/ $28.50 per ton to Knife River.
Award the Bedding Sand/$34.00 per cubic yard to Gary Holloway.
Award the Bedding Sand/$28.55 per cubic yard to Liberty Sand and Gravel.
Award the Topsoil/$38.00 per cubic yard to Gary Holloway.
Award the Topsoil/$27.36 per cubic yard to Green Dream International.
Award the Washed Rock ¾”/$46.75 per ton to Martin Marietta
Award the Washed Rock Type C/$52.25 per ton to Martin Marietta.

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CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER: 2026-2028
Comments: Bids received July 21st, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for Concrete Curb and Gutter.
There were nine (9) bid packages mailed with three (3) bids received. (See attached Bid Tabulation.)
BIDDER

BID AMOUNT
(per pound)

MC Concrete

$20.50

C&M Concrete

$20.50

Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid for Concrete Curb & Gutter Construction
2026/2028 be awarded to MC Concrete & C&M Concrete.

MOTION:
I MOVE TO (APPROVE/DENY) AWARD OF BID FOR THE ABOVE RECOMMENDED
BIDDERS.

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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORSICANA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING BID AWARDS FOR SERVICES
AND MATERIALS.
WHEREAS, notice to bid was duly advertised for Services and Materials for FY; 2026 2027, and 2028; and
WHEREAS, bids were received, opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July
21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, best bids for the Services and Materials are as follows:
Fiscal Year October 1, 2026– September 30, 2027

Item
#1
#1
#1

Unit Price
Nondelivered
$135
$86
$110

Unit
Price
Delivered
$160
$106
$165

Knife River
Texas Materials

#2
#2

$90
$82

$110
$102

HMACP- Type C & D (Virgin)
HMACP- Type C & D (Virgin)

Knife River
Texas Materials

#3
#3

$95
$90

$115
$110

ASPPM Grade 4 Mix

Waller County Asphalt

#4

Description
Asphalt
Cold Laid Asphalt Type D
Cold Laid Asphalt Type D
Cold Laid Asphalt Type D

Company
Knife River South Corp.
Texas Materials
Waller County Asphalt

Hot Mix Asphalt C&D
Hot Mix Asphalt C&D

$170

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Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Description
Fuel
Diesel-Low Sulfur On RoadClear
Unleaded Plus
Diesel-Low Sulfur On RoadClear
Diesel-High Sulfur On RoadRed
Unleaded Plus

Company

Item

Cole Distributing Co.

#1
#2

Unit
Price
$0.10
$0.10
$0.17

#3

$0.17

#4
#5

$0.17

Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Description
Gravel & Road Materials
Flex Base

Company

Knife River

Item
#1

Unit
Price
$28.50

Bedding Sand

Gary Holloway
Liberty Sand & Gravel

#2
#2

$34.00
28.55

Topsoil

Gary Holloway
Green Dream International

#3
#3

$38.00
$27.36

Washed Rock (3/4)
Type C Rock

Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta

#4
#5

$46.75
$52.25

Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028
Description
Concrete Curb and Gutter
Per Linear Foot

Company
MC Concrete
C&M Concrete

$20.50
$20.50

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, THAT the bids for Services and Materials be awarded to the above.
PASSED and APPROVED by the majority vote of the City Council of the City of
Corsicana, Texas, on this the 10th day of August 2026.

ATTEST:

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Joe Hill, Mayor

____________________________________
Marcie Rosson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kerri Anderson Donica, City Attorney

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ITEM NO. 8B
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Declare Surplus Property

Comments: The attached listing of property is no longer of value to the City of Corsicana.
The resolution requests that the property be declared as surplus property authorizing sale, trade,
donation, or disposal.

Recommendation: Declare the property on the attached Exhibit “A” as surplus authorizing
sale, trade, disposal or donation.

MOTION:
I MOVE TO (APPROVE/DENY) THE PROPERTY ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
SALE, TRADE, DISPOSAL, OR DONATION OF SAID PROPERTY.

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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORSICANA, TEXAS, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS
SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY.

and

WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana desires to alleviate the City of said surplus property;

WHEREAS, the City of Corsicana desires to dispose of the surplus property listed on the
attached Exhibit “A”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS, that the City declares the attached Exhibit “A” as surplus
property and authorizes the City Manager to execute sale, trade, donation, or disposal of said
property.
PASSED and APPROVED by majority vote of the City Council of the City of
Corsicana, Texas this 10th day of August, 2026.

ATTEST:

___________________________________
Joe Hill, Mayor

Marcie Rosson, City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Kerri Anderson Donica, City Attorney

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ITEM NO. 8C
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Authorization to Begin Establishing Tax Rate

Comments: The attached resolution authorizes the process of establishing a tax rate of $0.5327
the No-New-Revenue rate for the budget year 2027 to support Corsicana’s municipal government.
This tax rate will raise the same amount for property taxes from the same properties as prior year
and more money for maintenance and operations due to rounding. This number is an estimate as
of agenda posting, the official calculations from the County Tax Accessor’s office have not been
received. We will discuss revenue in the Budget Work Session prior to the meeting and present
the official calculations and recommend the resolution to the official NNR.
With approval of this resolution, the process will begin to establish the tax rate which includes:
holding a public hearing on September 14, 2026, publishing the required legal notifications to the
public, and final adoption of the tax rate.
Recommendation: Approve the resolution to begin the process of establishing the tax rate at
$0.5327 for the budget year 2027.

MOTION:
I MOVE TO (APPROVE/DENY) THE RESOLUTION TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF
ESTABLISHING THE TAX RATE OF $0.5327 FOR THE 2027 BUDGET YEAR, WHICH
WILL RAISE THE SAME MONEY FOR PROPERTY TAXES FORM THE SAME
PROPERTIES AND MORE MONEY FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.

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RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORSICANA, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE PROCESS TO BEGIN ESTABLISHING A TAX RATE OF $0.5327 FOR THE
2027 BUDGET YEAR; WHICH WILL RAISE THE SAME AMOUNT FOR PROPERTY TAXES
FROM THE SAME PROPERTIES AS THE 2026 BUDGET YEAR RATE OF $0.5034, WHICH
RAISES MORE MONEY FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, the City Council will
conduct one public hearing for the purpose of considering an increase in the total tax revenues of the City of
Corsicana from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year; and
WHEREAS, the considered tax rate will raise more money for Maintenance and Operations than last year’s
tax rate; and
WHEREAS, the current tax rate is $0.5034 and the considered tax rate is $0.5327; and
WHEREAS, the tax assessor/collector has calculated the tax rates as follows:
Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate:
Debt Service (I&S) Tax Rate:
Total Considered Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2027:

$0.3848 per $100
$0.1479 per $100
$0.5327 per $100

No-New-Revenue Tax Rate:
Voter-Approval Tax Rate:
De Minimis Tax Rate:

$0.5327 per $100
$0.5513 per $100
$0.5448 per $100

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Corsicana, Texas,
authorizes the process to begin of establishing a tax rate of $0.5327 for the 2027 budget year, which will raise the
same amount for property taxes and more money for Maintenance and Operations.
PASSED, and APPROVED this the 10th day of August, 2026, at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Corsicana, Texas, with the following record vote:
Joe Hill, Mayor:

_____

Jim Pannell, Council Member:

_____

Shayla Johnson, Council Member:

_____

Chris Woolsey, Council Member:

_____

Jeff Smith, Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member:

_____

ATTEST:

_____________________________________
Joe Hill, Mayor

________________________________________
Marcie Rosson, City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________
Kerri Anderson Donica, City Attorney

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ITEM NO. 9
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Appointments/Miscellaneous Business

Comments: N/A

Recommendation: N/A

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ITEM NO. 10
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Reports and Presentations

Comments:

Recommendation: Accept the Reports and Presentations.

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ITEM NO. 11
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Miscellaneous Announcements

Comments:
Mayor/Council/City Manager

Items to Mention:

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ITEM NO. 12 & 13
Date:

August 10, 2026

Subject:

Executive Session

12.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council will recess into closed or Executive Session to
receive attorney’s advice on legal matters pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code concerning a Decorum Policy.

13.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Council will consider and act upon items
discussed under Executive Session, as necessary.

Comments:

N/A

Recommendation:

N/A

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