On the agenda: Rice .08.13.2026 Regular Council Meeting — Data Center (Aug 13)

REGULAR MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BODY
RICE, TEXAS
Thursday August 13, 2026 6:00 pm
Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street
Rice, TX 75155

City of Rice
Mission Statement

The City of Rice will maximize the opportunities for social and economic development while
retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment of the residents and
visitors. Through unified responsible and professional leadership and partnership with others, the
Municipality will strive to improve the quality of life for all.

AGENDA
1. Call te Order

2. Roll Call
a. Mayor Christi Campbell
b, Councilmember Anna Smith
c. Councilmember Sarah Farley
d. Mayor Pro Tem Troy Foreman
e. Councilmember Mike Butler
f, Councilmember Neil Chapman

3. Prayer

4. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it

stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

5. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag

“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.”

6. Public Forum
Anyone wishing to speak on an item, whether listed on this agenda, may do so during this time.
Please turn in a speaker’s card to the City Secretary. Each speaker has three (3) minutes to speak.
By law, the Council cannot deliberate or take action on non-agenda items. The Council may
listen, ask brief clarifying questions, provide factual responses, or explain existing policy.

7. Aldermen Announcements
8. Mayor’s Announcements
9. Consent Agenda

a. Approval of minutes — Council Meeting July 9, 2026

b. Approval of minutes — Budget Workshop July 23, 2026

c. Approval of minutes — Special Meeting / Budget Workshop July 31, 2026

d. Approval of financial report — Financial Report July 2026

e. Administrative Reports — July 2026 Reports: Police Department, Volunteer Fire
Department, Municipal Court, Public Works, Finance and Administration

10, Public Hearing

a. A public hearing to consider the amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
allow for Micro-Data Centers to be used in Commercially zoned districts, within
the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District by application of, and approval of, a
Specific Use Permit.

b. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: An ordinance amending the City’s Zoning
Ordinance and. Section 16, “Schedule of Uses and Off-Street parking
Requirements”, subsection A. “Schedule of Uses and Off-Street parking
Established” to add "Micro-Data Center", defined as a facility with a maximum of
5,000 square feet of computer floor space, requiring less than $200 million in
investment, or housing less than 40 server racks; and with a utility power demand
of 5 mega-watts or fewer, as an allowable use within Commercial zoning districts
within the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District and permitted by Special Use
Permit (SUP) only, and to establish specific definitions and development
standards.

c. Zoning Map Amendment & Special Use Permit: An application submitted by
applicant EG Al Corp, a Delaware corporation, for approximately 5.284 acres of
land locally known as 800 NW McKinney Street, Rice, Texas 75155 (Legal
Description: F0450 FORTSON THOMPSON BLK PT 10 THRU 12), and located
within the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District, for the Planning and Zoning

Commission and City Council to consider granting applicant a Special Use Permit
(SUP) to allow for the operation of a Micro-Data Center at this location.

11. New Business

The Rice City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any
time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this
agenda, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 551.041
(Consultation with City Attorney).

a. Discuss, consider, and act on Ordinance # adopting the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code, the 2023 National Electrical Code, the 2024
International Plumbing Code, the 2024 International Mechanical Code, the 2024
International Energy Conservation Code, the 2024 International Existing Building
Code, the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, the 2024
International Fuel and Gas Code, the 2024 International Fire Code and all
Appendices and 2024 NCTCOG Amendments to said Codes.

b. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
allow for Micro-Data Centers to be used in Commercially zoned districts, within
the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District by application of, and approval of, a
Specific Use Permit.

c. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance and.
Section 16, “Schedule of Uses and Off-Street parking Requirements”, subsection
A. “Schedule of Uses and Off-Street parking Established” to add "Micro-Data
Center", defined as a facility with a maximum of 5,000 square feet of computer
floor space, requiring less than $200 million in investment, or housing less than
40 server racks; and with a utility power demand of 5 mega-watts or fewer, as an
allowable use within Commercial zoning districts within the Interstate Highway
45 Overlay District and permitted by Special Use Permit (SUP) only, and to
establish specific definitions and development standards.

d. Discuss and consider an ordinance approving an application submitted by
applicant EG AI Corp, a Delaware corporation, for approximately 5.284 acres of
land locally known as 800 NW McKinney Street, Rice, Texas 75155 (Legal
Description: F0450 FORTSON THOMPSON BLK PT 10 THRU 12), and located
within the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District, for the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council to consider granting applicant a Special Use Permit
(SUP) to allow for the operation of a Micro-Data Center at this location.

e. Discuss, consider, and act as may be appropriate regarding a Resolution
approving a tax abatement agreement with EG AI Corp.

f. Discuss and consider an amendment to the Texas Towing Contract to increase the
administrative free from $10 to $50.

g. Discuss, consider, and accept renewal of contract with RecDesk for recreation
software.

h. Consider, Discuss and Approve authorization to issue requests for proposal for
administrative services (RFP) and requests for qualifications for engineering
services (RFQ) for grant application and implementation services for Texas
Community Development Grant Program for FY2027 and/or FY2028 Community
Development Fund as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

i. Deliberate and act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rice,
Navarro County, State of Texas authorizing and designating the approved access
for City of Rice safety deposit box at Harmony Bank.

j. Discuss and deliberate approval of a proposed 2026-2027 budget.

k. Discuss and deliberate approval of the proposed tax rate for 2026 — 2027.

1. Discuss and deliberate moving the regular September city council meeting to
September 15, 2026 to meet the 30-day posting requirement before the tax levy
and budget can be adopted.

12. Executive Session — In accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section
§51.001, et seq.
Recess inte Closed Session
Reconvene into Open Session

13. Action taken, if any, from Executive Session.

14. Adjournment

Thereby certify that the above notice of the meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City
Hall, City of Rice, Texas, a place readily accessible to the public at all times and to the City’s
website at wwwiricetx.gov, on the 7" day of August 2026, by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for
at least three (3) business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

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Tonya Roberts, City Administrator

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