On the agenda: Borden County September 22, 2026 — Data Center (Sep 22)

BORDEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
September 22, 2026
SPECIAL SESSION
8:45 a.m.
Public Hearing: Budget and Tax Rate
8:30 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September 2026, Borden County Commissioners’ Court requested a
SPECIAL SESSION at 8:45 a.m. on the 22" day of September in the Borden County Courthouse, District Court Room.
This meeting is being conducted in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 1991). The facility
is wheelchair accessible and handicap parking is available. Sign interpretive services are available for requests received at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting. To make arrangements for these services call 806-756-4391.

The following business will be considered:

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation

3. Open Forum

4. Approve minutes from previous meeting(s).

5. Review and approve payment of current accounts pursuant to Section 115.021, Local Government Code.

6. Discuss and take appropriate action on application(s) for Utility Cable/Pipeline crossings of County Roads pursuant
to Section 111.020(b)(4), Natural Resources Code.

7. Discuss and take appropriate action on application(s) for private road construction or maintenance pursuant to
Article 3, Section 52(f), Texas Constitution.

8. Discuss and take appropriate action on application(s) for soil conservation work pursuant to Section 201.151,
Agriculture Code.

9. Public Hearing on intention of Borden County to designate the Grape Creek Solar Reinvestment Zone and
Gail Mountain Solar Reinvestment Zone, establish the boundaries thereof and provide for an effective
date, pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code

10. Consider and Act on Approval of a Resolution designating the Gail Mountain Solar Reinvestment Zone,
establishing the boundaries thereof and providing for an effective date, pursuant to Chapter 312 of the
Texas Tax Code

11. Discussion and possible action regarding a Tax Abatement Agreement with Gail Mountain Solar, LLC,
pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.

12. Discussion and possible action regarding an Agreement for Road Use, Repair, and Improvement with
Gail Mountain Solar, LLC.

13. Consider and Act on Approval of a Resolution designating the Grape Creek Solar Reinvestment Zone,
establishing the boundaries thereof and providing for an effective date, pursuant to Chapter 312 of the
Texas Tax Code

14. Discussion and possible action regarding a Tax Abatement Agreement with Grape Creek Solar, LLC,
pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.

15. Discuss and take possible action on adoption of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 pursuant to Section
111.008, Local Government Code.

16. Discuss and take appropriate on to ratify the 2026 Property Tax Rate reflected in the budget setting the 1&S rate
at $0.007 and M&' $0.50000 per $100 of taxable value for tax year 2026 pursuant to Section 008,
Local Government Code. (The tax rate will exceed the Voter Approval Tax Rate $0.352230 but does not exceed
the No New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.614009 and the De Minimis Tax Rate of $0.684471).

17. Discussion and possible action on discounts for early payment of 2026 property taxes.

This NOTICE has been posted in compliance with Open Meetings Law.

BORDEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
September 22, 2026
SPECIAL SESSION
8:45 a.m.
Public Hearing: Budget and Tax Rate
8:30 a.m.

As it relates to the foregoing possible tax abatement agreements, the County reserves the right to enter into a
Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 — 551.088 of the Texas Government Code and
specifically, the statutory exceptions below:

— Economic development negotiations on tax abatement — TEx. GOv’T CODE § 551.087.
— Consultation with attorney — TEX. Gov’? CoDE § 551.071.
18. Discuss non-action items.
- Borden County EMS
- Borden County Water System Updates
- FMH Grant: Emergency Services Building
- Data Center Updates
19. Discuss future agenda items.
20. Adjourn.

Pursuant to the authority granted under Government Code, Chapter 551, the Commissioner’s Court may convene a Closed Session
to discuss any of the above agenda items. Immediately before any Closed Session, the specific section or sections of the Government
Code which provides statutory authority will be announced. Any final actions, decisions or votes must be taken in an open session.

Cathy Palmer

Cathy Palmer, County Judge
Posted at the Courthouse door in Gail, Texas, September 16, 2026.

Jana Underwood
County Clerk

This NOTICE has been posted in compliance with Open Meetings Law.