CITY OF SANTA FE SPECIAL MEETING SANTA FE CITY COUNCIL MAY 9, 2024 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12002 HWY. 6, SANTA FE, TEXAS  MINUTES  The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Bill Pittman.  Roll Call:  Present:  Mayor Bill Pittman Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Noto Councilmember Jason O'Brien Councilmember Ronald "Bubba" Jannett Councilmember John Dickerson Councilmember Dana Marks  Absent:  None.  Mayor's and City Manager's Report:  Mayor Bill Pittman informed Council that the items under the Mayor's and City Manager's Report will be moved to the regular meeting following this special meeting. Mayor Pittman explained that the final results from the May 4, 2024, elections have not been finalized. Therefore, Items 1,2, and 3 will be postponed until the final results have 1.F Presentation by! Mayor Pittman ofal Mayor's Spirit Award to. Julio Pinto de Leon for his exceptional contributions tot 2. Proclamation proclaiming April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month 3.Proclamation proclaiming April 21,20241 through April 27, 2024 as National Crime Victims Week  been received from Galveston County.  the City.  Business:  1. Consideration and possible action: A resolution of the City of Santa Fe, Texas canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a General City Officer Election held on May 4, 20241 for the election ofal The item was postponed; no discussion was had, no motion was needed, and no action was taken. 2. Consideration and possible action: A resolution of the City of Santa Fe, Texas canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Special City Officer Election held on May 4, 2024 for the election of a The item was postponed; no discussion was had, no motion was needed, and no action was taken. 3. Consideration and possible action: A resolution of the City of Santa Fe, Texas canvassing the returns and declaring the results ofa a Special City Charter Election held on May 4, 2024 for the purpose of possibly The item was postponed; no discussion was had, no motion was needed, and no action was taken.  aCouncilmember, 2027  Mayor; May  Position 2; anda Councilmember, Position 3; to each serveati three-yearterm to end  Councilmember, Position 1 to fill an unexpired term to end May 2025  amending the City Charter    Minutes (cont) 5/9/2024 Page2of2  4. Presentation and discussion: Preliminary outlook for the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Finance Director Rudy Zepeda gave al brief presentation explaining the budget, revenue, expenses, projections for Fiscal Year 2025, taxi rates, Capital Expenses, and annual priorities. Following the presentation, Mr. Zepeda showed Council the Capital Projections for the years 2025 through 2029. Council assessed the items for Fiscal Year 2025 and discussed which items are a priority and which items could be purchased in the following year or years. Mr. Zepeda presented different tax rates to the Council and showed the effects that each of the rates would have on Councilmember Noto asked what the increased percentage for thet tax rate that was adopted last year, Mr. Zepeda and City Manager Alun confirmed it was about a 1% increase. Lastly, there was a discussion about the Debt Services account and how much of the funds could be used to cover the cost to purchase some of the requested Administer the Statements of Officer and Oaths of Office; present Certificates of Election; hear remarks Administering the Statements of Officer and Oaths of Office was not performed and will be administered during the Motion by Councilmember Jannett to adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.  including a recap ofr requests for expenditures in the Capital Improvement Plan  the City's projected months of operating funds in reserve.  items.  from outgoing members of Council  next regular meeting following the receipt and canvassing oft thei final election results.  ATTESTA  366  City Secretary  Dt