INCOME: Amended 02/16/2026

3000 TAX REVENUE 281,756

3010 PENALTY & INT-TAXES 3000

3080 PERMITS 500

3081 Franchise tax cable 3900

3082 franchise tax phone 3300

3083 franchise tax electric 17000

3084 franchise tax gas 11,000

3085 wifi fee 3000

3090 MUN COURT REVENUE 11,000

3093 Building Security Fee 3,200

3095 COURT TECHNOLOGY 2000

3100 1% SALES TAX 171,000

3110 INTEREST INCOME 500

3130 PW INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

3130-10 GEN INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

3131 BOGATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP 4900

3175 FACILITY RENTALS 2500

3180 COMMUN ITY CENTER DONATIONS 1000

3400 WATER SERVICE CHARGES 215000

3402 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES 80000

3404 WATER LATE FEES 17,000

3406 WATER LOAN 63,000

3420 TAP FEES 2000

3460 TRIP/TRANSFER/COLLECTION FEE 100

3465 NSF FEES 100

3500 TRASH COLLECTIONS 136,000

3510 FIRE COLLECTION 1000

3905 DISCONNECT FEES 2000

3906 RECONNECT FEES 2000

3907 WATER DEPOSITS 12,500

3908 WATER PROCESS FEE 3000

3909 PARK FUND 4,000

3910 LANDLORD TURN ON 250

3911 Available Funds (All Bank Checking Accounts) 82000

3912 Savings (not operational) 12859

3913 Investments - CDs (not operational) 140864

Total Income 1,139,506

EXPENSES: Amended 02/16/2026

4121 FICA & SS/CITY 32,500

4122 MEDICARE CITY 1,600

4124 RETIREMENT CITY TMRS 2,500

4126 TX WORKFORCE COMM 3,300

4127 CHRISTMAS BONUS 200

4211 WEX GAS CARDS (PW, PD, FD) 20,000

\ 4211-10 Public Works 3,000

\ 4211-20 Police Dept 15,000

\ 4211-30 Fire Dept 2,000

4212 PW OIL GAS 500

4215 PW DIESEL 2,000

\ SUBTOTAL 62,600

4221 PW POSTAGE 4500

4222 ADVERTISEMENT 2000

4223-10 WEBSITE 0

4225-10 IT EXPENSE 20000

4226-10 ELECTION SUPPLIES 3,000

4230 CHEMICALS 5000

4240-10 ADMIN SUPPLIES 3500

4240-14 STREET SUPPLIES 3,000

4240-15 FIRE SUPPLIES 500

4241 WATER METERS 1500

4242 WATER DEPOSIT REFUNDS 3394

4243-14 GRAVEL-SAND-ROAD OIL 10,000

4250-10 PARK EXPENSE 1,000

4252-10 LIBRARY EXPENSE 1,000

4255-10 ANIMAL CONTROL 300

4261 PW UNIFORMS 1,200

4301 LAB FEES 12000

4311 VEHICLE MAINT 2000

4311-15 FIRE VEHICLE MAINT 3000

4312 HEAVY EQUIP MAINT- 21000

4316-10 JANITOR ADMIN 500

4317 OTHER EQUIPT MAINT 2,000

4319 WATER TANK MAINT 3,500

4321 SEWER PLANT MAINT 2000

4321-10 ADMIN-MAINT BLDG 500

4321-15 FIRE HOUSE MAINT 1,000

4332 WATER/SEWER LINE SUPPLIES 10000

4336 WELL REPAIR 1500

4337 LIFT STATION MAINT 1500

4351 CITY ELECTRIC 78,000

4351-18 LAW-UTILITIES-ELECTRIC 0

4354 CITY UTILITY GAS - Atmos 5,000

4354-10 ADMIN-UTILITIES 0

4355 CITY LANDLINE 5,200

4357 CITY CELLULAR SERVICE 7000

4359 TML RISK POOL 46500

4360 ADMIN BOND 1,100

4361-11 MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY 50,000

4362 CITY AUDIT 25,000

4363 STATE TAX COLLECTION TRASH 12,000

4367-11 MUN-COURT EXPENSE 3,000

4371 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 20,794

4372 AFLAC- 0

4373-10 ADMIN-BONDS 0

4381 TCEQ 11,500

4381-11 COURT-DUES & SUBS 0

4383-CITY TRAVEL & TRAINING 5,000

4383-10 ADMIN-TRAVEL & TRAINING 0

4394-15 CITY FIRE CONTRIBUTIONS 1000

4400 PW EQUIPTMENT SAVINGS 0

4400-10 GEN-INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

4400-14 PW-INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

4405-15 FIRE TRUCK 7,500

4410 PW CONTRACT LABOR 5,000

4430 STREET REPAIRS 10,000

4500-11 PAYROLL - CITY 234,960

4510-10 DRUG TESTS 180

4518-12 SANITATION SOLUTIONS 96000

4519 FACILITY RENTAL REFUND 4500

4526-15 FIRE TRUCK COLLECTION 1000

4530 WATER LOAN-63000 63,000

4531 WATER LOAN XTRA PRINCIPAL 0

4532 Payment to Fire Department (2976.83/mo) 20,838

6560 ADP EXPENSES 3,000

6563 Fiscal 24 - 25 Over-runs 120,088

6564 COMMUNITY CENTER MAINT. PROJECTS 1,000

SUBTOTAL 958,554

6565 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET 2025 - 2026

\ Amended 02/16/2026

\ Payroll: CHIEF 55,000

Payroll: Patrol Officer 0

Payroll: Patrol Officer 0

Payroll: Patrol Officer 0

6569 OFFICE COSTS

6570 Building Maintenance 1000

6571 Gas - Atmos 1000

6572 Electric 1,500

6573 Water 0

6574 Internet/Telephone 0

6575 Computers/Technology 1000

6576 Office Supplies 300

6577 VEHICLE COSTS

6578 Fuel 0

6579 Repair/Maintenance 3,000

6580 Equipment 2,000

6581 N/A

6581-10 Replacement Vehicle Fund 0

6582 EQUIPMENT

6583 Individual Officer - uniforms, hardware, etc. 2,000

6584 PD - tactical gear, etc. 2,000

6585 TRAINING

6586 Tuition $ 0.00

6587 Travel/Per Diem $0.00

6588 SUBSCRIPTIONS

6589 Radar 0

6590 RMS-Copsync 3,000

6591 N/A

PD SUBTOTAL 71,800

Total Expenses 1,092,954

\ SURPLUS 46,552

DEBT PAYMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Savings Acct # 31211897 (1,000/mo) 40,000

Reimbursement to FD-CD (2,000/mo) 102,888

TOTAL COMBINED DEBT (payment - 2,976.83/mo for 48 mos) 142,888

Reviewed and adopted by city council; February 26,2026.

\ *2025-2026 Budget was not approved

\ at the 9/26/25 meeting for 90 days,

\ in order to work on verification of

\ data.

Season Greetings,

Dakota Ross, Christopher Kennedy, Teresa Allison, Melissa Kerby, Cecil (Tex) Loftin: City Council

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

Prescribed by Secretary of State Sections 2051.151, 2051.152, Texas Government Code 9/2023 Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions Requisitos de Publicaci6n en Internet Para Subdivisiones Politicas

Mailing Address of Political Subdivision: Direccion Postal de Subdivision Polftica: City of Bogata P. 0. Box 400 Bogata, TX 75417 Telephone Number: Numero de Telefono:

(903) 632-5315 E-Mail Address: Direccion de Correo Electronico:

secretary@cityofbogata.com

Elected Officers of Political Subdivision Oficiales Electos de la Subdivision Politica Year Elected Officer’s Term Expires Ano en aue Exoira el Mandato de/ Oficial Electo

Larry Hinsley Mayor Two Year Term - Elected May 2025 Open - Council Member Seat 1 Two Year Term - Elected May 2024 Chris Kenndy Council Member Seat 2 Two Year Term - Elected May 2025 Open Council Member Seat 3 Two Year Term - Elected May 2024 Melissa Kerby Council Member Seat 4 Two Year Term - Elected May 2025 Open Council Member Seat 5 Two Year Term - Elected May 2024

Date of Next Officer Election Fecha de la Proxima Eleccion de Oficial Location of Next Officer Election Ubicacion de la Proxima Elecci6n de Oficial

05/02/2026 Bogata Community Center 206 2nd St NW Bogata, TX 75417

Candidate Eligibility Requirements Reauisitos de E/egibilidad de/ Candidato Deadline to File Candidate Application Fecha Limite Para Presentar la Solicitud de Candidato US Citizen, 21 years of age, not been found mentally incapacitated, not been convicted of a felony. Lived in the State for one year, lived in the City and the District for six months, and a Registered Voter.

February 13, 2026 Prescribed by Secretary of State Section 141.040, Texas Election Code 9/2023 NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE.BALLOT CITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AV/SO DE FECHA LiMITE PARA PRESENTAR UNA SOL/CITUD PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLETA PARA CIUDADES, DISTRITOS ESCOLARES YOTRAS SUBDIV/S/ONES POLiTICAS Notice is hereby given that an application for a place on the City of Bogata CityCouncil (name of political subdivision) General I Special Election ballot may be filed as indicated below: (Circle one)

(Se da aviso par la presente que una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta de la Elecci6n

General

. d Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de

special puede ser presentada coma se indica

(circule uno) (nombre de la subdivision polftica)

a continuaci6n:)

Physical address for filing an application in person for place on the ballot: (Oirecci6n ffsica para presentar una solicitud en persona para un lugar en la boleta) 128 N Main Bogata, Tx 75417

Address to mail an application for place on the ballot (if filing by mail): (Oirecci6n a donde enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta (en caso de presentar par correo)) P.O. Box Bogata, Tx 75417

Email and Fax Number to send an application for place on the ballot: If a filing fee is submitted, the application may not be faxed or emailed. (Oirecci6n de correo electr6nico o numero de fax para enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta: Si un pago de inscripci6n es presentada, la solicitud no puede ser enviada par correo electr6nico o fax.) Fax Number 903-632-4631

Printed Name of Filing Officer or Designee (Nombre en tetra de mo/de def Oficial de Archivos o Persona Designada) 12 /04 /2025 Date Posted (Fecha archivada)

Prescribed by Secretary of State Section 141.040, Texas Election Code 9/2023 NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT CITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AV/SO DE FECHA LIM/TE PARA PRESENTAR UNA SOL/CITUD PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLETA PARA C/UDADES, DISTRITOS ESCOLARES Y OTRAS SUBDIV/SIONES POL/TICAS Notice is hereby given that an application for a place on the City of Bogata City Council (name of political subdivision)

General / Special Election ballot may be filed as indicated below: (Circle one)

(Se da aviso por la presente que una so/icitud para un lugar en la bo/eta de la Elecci6n

General

. d Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de

specia1 (circule uno)

a continuaci6n:)

puede ser presentada como se indica (nombre de la subdivisi6n polftica)

Physical address for filing an application in person for place on the ballot: (Direcci6n fisica para presentar una solicitud en persona para un lugar en la boleta) 128 N Main Bogata, Tx 75417

Address to mail an application for place on the ballot (if filing by mail): (Direcci6n a donde enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta (en caso de presentar por correoJ) P.O. Box Bogata, Tx 75417

Email and Fax Number to send an application for place on the ballot: If a filing fee is submitted, the application may not be faxed or emailed. (Direcci6n de correo electr6nico o numero de fax para enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta: Si un pago de inscripci6n es presentada, la solicitud no puede ser enviada por correo electr6nico o fax.) Fax Number 903-632-4631

Bobbie J Jarvis

Printed Name of Filing Officer or Designee (Nombre en tetra de mo/de def Oficial de Archivos o Persona Designada) 2025 Date Posted (Fecha archivada)

Prescribed by Secretary of State Section 141.040, Texas Election Code 9/2023 NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE.BALLOT CITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AV/SO DE FECHA LiMITE PARA PRESENTAR UNA SOLICITUD PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLETA PARA CIUDADES, DISTRITOS ESCOLARES Y OTRAS SUBDIVISIONES POL/TICAS Notice is hereby given that an application for a place on the City of Bogata CityCouncil (name of political subdivision)

General / Special Election ballot may be filed as indicated below: (Circle one)

(Se da aviso par la presente que una solicitud para un /ugar en la boleta de la E/ecci6n

General

special d e Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de

puede ser presentada coma se indica

(circule uno) (nombre de la subdivision polftica)

a continuaci6n:)

Physical address for filing an application in person for place on the ballot: (Oirecci6n fisica para presentar una solicitud en persona para un lugar en la boleta) 128 N Main Bogata, Tx 75417

Address to mail an application for place on the ballot (if filing by mail): (Oirecci6n a donde enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta (en caso de presentar par correo)) P.O. Box Bogata, Tx 75417

Email and Fax Number to send an application for place on the ballot: If a filing fee is submitted, the application may not be faxed or emailed. (Oirecci6n de correo electr6nico o numero de fax para enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta: Si un pago de inscripci6n es presentada, la solicitud no puede ser enviada par correo electr6nico o fax.) Fax Number 903-632-4631

(Nombre en letra de mo/de de/ Oficial de Archivos Persona Oesignada) 12 ,04 ,2025 Date Posted (Fecha archivada)

Monday, November 3, 2025- 7:00 PM

Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd NW St, Bogata, TX 75417

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. INVOCATION

III> ESTABLISH QUORUM

IV.   PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council members cannot discuss or respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar, or profane language are out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver it to the City Secretary at least ten (10) minutes prior to the meeting.

V.  COUNCIL COMMENTS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.0415(b), the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events or community interests and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI.  CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council member, in which case the item will be removed and considered separately.

VII.  NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION

1.    Approval of previous meeting minutes

2.   Patti Haney - Bogata Trade Days

3.   Approval of new water rate codes

4.   Adjustment of second poly-cart charge from $10.00/month to $12.00/month

5.  Implementation of landlord policy, water deposits, service agreements, landlord and tenant responsibility for water service in the city.

6.    Residential poly-carts at RV parks

7.   Authorization of the 2021 Ford Ranger purchase -paid $35,205 on 5/17/2024, check #24123 to Johnston Ford

8.   Discussion of maintenance program for city vehicles

9.   Sale, transfer, disposition of police vehicles

10. Election training and travel expense approval (see item 1)

11.  Water waste certification 20-hour class $495.00, practice test $25.00, test $25.00, Dakota can take the course 12/10/25 - 12/12/2025 if you want to pay him to work on Friday, or 1/26/2025-1/28/2025 if you do not want to pay him to work on Friday.

12.  Combining bank accounts (see item 2)

13. Sewer permit bid for renewal (see items 3, 4, & 5)
14. Clarification on $198.00 monthly payment to Fire Department account - purpose and approval date
15. Council Member Cecil (Tex) Loftin to obtain Amazon receipts for CPA
16. Discussion of four recurring bank transfers (see item 6)
17. Change of authorized personnel to charge at Atwoods (see item 7)

18.  Explore auditor options and attempt to secure a service date

19.  Update on city budget

20. Status of $10,000.00 check given to the Mayor from the city attorney.
21. Deposit and use of $10,000.00 certified funds in a check#--------- 3881 on ComericA Bank

dated 6-5-2025.

22.  Review the history of the Bogata Economic Development Corp bank account 3140as well as meetings, minutes, and agendas.

23.  5-23-2024 City council agenda as posted meeting, the notice and posting requirements of the Texas Open Meeting Act.

24. 5-23-2025 Recognition and approval of minutes for the May 23, 2024, city council meeting.
25. Interim Chief proposal, Johnny Jarvis would like to submit a proposal to help out the city police department till a department can be reestablished.

B. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

1.      Fire Department

2.       Public Works

3.       Police Department

4.       City Financial Report

5.       Mayor’s Report

OLD BUSINESS

Ordinances prepared by the City Attorney

Approval of the new water service agreement

Check Register Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda to meet the requirements of Texas Government Code §551.144(c). 

The Council may vote and/or act upon any of the items set out in this agenda. The City Council of Bogata reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code, including but not limited to:

§551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)

§551.072 (Personnel Matters)

§551.076 (Deliberation regarding deployment of security devices or implementation of security policy)

§551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations)

X. ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM:

It is anticipated that members of the City Council or other city boards, commissions, and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of those bodies. Notice is hereby given that, to the extent required by law, this meeting may also serve as notice of a meeting of such other boards, commissions, and/or committees. These attendees may participate in discussions but will not take action unless the item is specifically listed on their own agenda in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on October 28, 2025, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city’s website at https://cityotbogata.com, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

Posted By: Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary                                                                        Date:  10/28/2025

October 13th, 2025, at 4:00pm

BOGATA CITY HALL 128 N Main St. Bogata, Tx 

NOTICE: Some Members of the Crime Control and Prevention District may Participate in the meeting via video/audio platform. Use of such technology will enable the Member to be seen and heard by any public audience present

I.    CALL TO ORDER

IL ESTABLISH A QUORUM

 NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS / TAKE ACTION

Trunk or Treat - sponsor, contribution

IV.    Adjourn Meeting 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Crime Prevention District does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The Board may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the Crime Prevention District Board has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

CERTIFICATE of POSTING:

I hereby certify that the above Called Meeting Notice was posted on the front door of City Hall on October

6th, 2025, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and to the city’s website,

https;//cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

Dakota Ross, President

Posted by Bobbie Jarvis

10/6/25

September 22nd, 2025, at 4:30pm

BOGATA CITY HALL 128 N Main St. Bogata, Tx

IV. Adjourn called meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Crime Prevention District does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The Board may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the Crime Prevention District Board has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

CERTIFICATE of POSTING :

Dear Valued Customers, please be aware that our Cut-off date is Tuesday, November 25th. City Hall will be closed on Thursday November 27th and Friday, November 28th and will reopen on Monday December 1st. We ask that you plan your payment accordingly as City Employees will not be available for water reactivation until December 1st.

Thank you,

Water Department Office: 903-632-5315 Cell: 903-706-0324 128 North Main St Bogata, Texas 75417

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas, will hold a Budget Workshop on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd St NW, Bogata, Texas 75417. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the proposed 2025–2026 fiscal year budget.

NOTICE: A Council Member may appear and participate telephonically or on a video platform. The technology used will enable the Council person to be heard by the audience as well as hear the discussions.

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance (if customary)
3. Establish Quorum
4. Public Comments
5. Review and Discussion of Proposed Budget — Departments & Funds
6. Consideration of Adjustments to Proposed Budget (if needed)
7. Discussion of Next Steps regarding the adoption of the budget and/or Future Meeting(s)
8. Adjournment

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss nor respond to non-agenda presentations. All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

NOTICE UNDER TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT To the extent required by law, this meeting notice also constitutes notice of potential meetings of other City boards, commissions, or committees whose members may attend and discuss the above-listed items. No action by such boards, commissions, or committees will be taken unless expressly stated on their agendas.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE A copy of the proposed budget will be made available at City Hall and clearly posted on the City’s website at least three business days prior to the meeting, consistent with HB 1522 requirements. A taxpayer impact statement for a median-valued homestead property will also be included in the posting.

CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall and on the City of Bogata website on 12/9/2025 (date), which is at least three business days before the date of the meeting.

Mayor / City Secretary

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

City of Bogata

Larry Hinsley, Mayor City of Bogata

AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ESTABLISH QUORUM Council members may attend and participate in this meeting by telephone in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. III. AGENDA ITEMS

1. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding refund for Account #0372.
3. Discussion of the salary the City can afford to pay a new Chief of Police.
4. Closed Session: o Review and decision on work performance and retention or termination of Evan McGroarty and Bobbie Jarvis. o Interim Police Chief interview.
5. Return to Open Session: Discussion and possible action regarding items discussed in Closed Session.
6. Adjournment.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. • Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. • Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. • Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council members cannot discuss or respond to non-agenda presentations. • All speakers must maintain proper decorum. Threats, personal insults, or vulgar/profane language are out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. • Citizens wishing to comment must submit their request in writing to the City Secretary at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.0415(b), the Mayor and City Council members may announce city or community events and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any Council member, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code §551.144(c). The City Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: • §551.071 – Consultation with Attorney • §551.072 – Personnel Matters • §551.076 – Deliberation regarding security devices or security policies • §551.087 – Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I certify that a copy of this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Bogata City Hall, 203 N. Main St, Bogata, Texas, and on the official City of Bogata website, in compliance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, on this the 11th** day of November, 2025, at _9:30_** a.m. This notice was posted at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary

City of Bogata, Texas

Date:  September 26, 2025,  Time: 7:00pm               

Bogata Community Center, 201 NW 2nd St, Bogata, Tx 75417

NOTICE: Members of the Council may appear by telephonic and/or video means for this hearing. Any input will be amplified so those in attendance at the meeting will be able to hear any conversations.

D. Ross,  C. Kennedy,  T. Allison,  M. Kerby,  C. (Tex) Loftin

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the meeting when an item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss or respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

1.  Follow-up on request from David Anderson to build dome houses, and rules for water meters          and number of occupant structures on property.

1.   Proposed Tax Rate  2025 – 2026. (No New Revenue Tax Rate – 0.475320)

\ (2024-2025 tax rate - 0.499999)

\ (voter approval rate - 0.619930)

Individual votes required to be recorded.

2.   Public Hearing:  2025 – 2026 Proposed Budget

3.  Action / approval of 2025 – 2026 Budget; Resolution # 092625

Individual votes required to be recorded.

4. Action approval of tax rate for 2025-2026.

.

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at a time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

X.  ADJOURNMENT-

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on

09/22/2025 ,  at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and to the city’s website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                    Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary

Date:  September 26, 2025,  Time: 7:00pm               

Bogata Community Center, 201 NW 2nd St, Bogata, Tx 75417

NOTICE:  Members of the Council may appear by telephonic and/or video means for this hearing.  Any input will be amplified so those in attendance at the meeting will be able to hear any conversations.

D. Ross,  C. Kennedy,  T. Allison,  M. Kerby,  C. (Tex) Loftin

Ill. ESTABLISH QUORUM

Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the meeting when an item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss or respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

1.  Follow-up on request from David Anderson to build dome houses, and rules for water meters          and number of occupant structures on property.

1.   Proposed Tax Rate  2025 – 2026. (No New Revenue Tax Rate – 0.475320)

                                                   (2024-2025 tax rate – 0.499999)

                                                   (voter approval rate – 0.619930)

     Individual votes required to be recorded.

2.   Public Hearing:  2025 – 2026 Proposed Budget

3.  Action / approval of 2025 – 2026 Budget; Resolution # 092625

      Individual votes required to be recorded.

4.  Action approval of tax rate for 2025 – 2026.

.

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at a time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

X.  ADJOURNMENT-

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on

09/22/2025 ,  at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and to the city’s website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                    Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary

Bogata City Council and Mayor

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas, will hold a Public Hearing and a Called City Council Meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Bogata Community Center 206 2nd Street NW Bogata, Texas 75417

AGENDA I. Call to Order

II. Public Forum / Public Comments

Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor.

• Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker. Time may not be saved, transferred, or assigned. • Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so during this section only, with a three (3) minute limit per speaker. • In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Council Members may not discuss or respond to non-agenda items. • All speakers must maintain proper decorum. Threats, personal insults, or vulgar/profane language are out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. • Citizens wishing to comment must submit their request in writing to the City Secretary at least ten (10) minutes prior to the meeting. III. Order General Election May 2, 2026

IV. Discussion and Possible Action on an Lot and Telematics Solution for all City-Owned Vehicles

V. Discussion and Possible Action Requiring All City and Police Department Employees to Clock In Daily

VI. Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 City Budget

A. Receive public comments B. Discussion and possible action on approval of the 2025-2026 City Budget

VI. City Council Comments

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.0415(b), the Mayor and City Council Members may announce city or community events and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VII. Consent Agenda

All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

VIII. Executive Session

The City Council may convene into Executive Session at any time during this meeting as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, including but not limited to:

• §551.071 -Consultation with City Attorney • §551.072 - Deliberation regarding real property • §551.074- Personnel matters • §551.076 - Deliberation regarding security devices or security policies • §551.087 - Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations

IX. Reconvene in Open Session and Take Any Action Deemed Necessary

X. Adjournment

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Bogata City Hall, 203 N. Main St., Bogata, Texas, and on the official City of Bogata website, in compliance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, on the 20th day of January, 2026, at 12:19 (pm). Bobbie Jarvis City Secretary City of Bogata, Texas

September 18, 2025, 4:00PM 

City of B o g at a Commu nit y C e n t er, 2 0 1 NW  2 nd  St . Bogata TX 75417

CALL TO ORDER 

NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE - ACTION ON 

City Financial issues including status of budget, money transferred among accounts within the last budget year, use of CDs to supplement budget, budget amendments.

Mayor’s spending authority.

Signatures on City accounts

Donations collected on water accounts for the Volunteer Fire Department

Authorization of transfers between City financial accounts.

Ill EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations). 

X.  ADJOURNMENT- 

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

  At least three Council Persons can call a (special) meeting on financial issues involving the agenda items listed above.

David Hamilton, City Attorney

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 12, 2025, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and to the city’s website, https://cityofbogata.comin compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

______________________________

Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary

The city GARAGE SALE is still scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11th. You should get your name on that list by noon Thursday, Oct. 9th, if you want your location placed on the map for the sale.

Thank you for your cooperation.

NEW OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY – THURDAY

7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

THIS OFFICE WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING LUNCH

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 P.M.

Happy Thanksgiving

12/18/2025 The staff at the City of Bogata desires to express the warmest of holiday greetings to the citizens and businesses of Bogata, Texas. Our hope is that each person will have a blessed and memorable Christmas season. To facilitate that hope for our staff and citizens, the business hours for city offices and services will be as follows:

City Hall Hours: Christmas

Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday Dec. 23, normal business hours - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8:00am -12:00 noon

Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday Dec. 26 - CLOSED

New Years Day January 1, 2026: CLOSED

For after-hours needs, please call 903-706-0324, and for Emergency needs, please call “911” Dispatch or 903-706-0323. To avoid “cut-off” charges for water services, payments can be paid by no later than Monday, Dec.29, 2025, at 9:00AM.

FROM THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF BOGATA AND THE GOVERNING BODY:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

City of Bogata

City of Bogata

Unofficial Results: Canvassing (certification) pending

Aaron Lum - elected to Seat #1 of the City Council

Teresa Allison - re-elected to Seat #3 of the City Council

Dakota Ross - re-elected, but to Seat #5 of the City Council

Date:  September 8, 2025, Time:  7:00pm                

Bogata Community Center, 201 NW 2nd St, Bogata, Tx 75417

 I.  CALL TO ORDER / ESTABLISH QUORUM

 Dakota Ross, Chris Kennedy, Teresa Allison, Melissa Kerby, Cecil (Tex) Loftin

 II.  INVOCATION

 III. PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned.

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three

(3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss not respond to non-agenda presentations.

All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting.

Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS- Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) each Crime Board member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future Crime Board agendas.

CONSENT AGENDA:  All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will not be separate discussion of these items.  If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

A.  Department Reports

1.  Fire Department

2.  Public Works

3.  Police Report

4.  City Financial

5.  Mayors Report

B.  Approval of previous meetings – August 4, 2025, and July 7, 2025, and July 17,2025 - roll call; no quorum established; meeting canceled.

OLD BUSINESS – TAKE ACTION ON

Reconsider changes to the office hours for City Hall (8a -5p; Monday – Friday) Dakota Ross

NEW BUSINESS - DISCUSS TAKE - ACTION ON.

A.      Appraisal District needs a new nomination for a Director form our area, for the remainder of the year and for a two (2) year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

Council to offer nominations.

B.    Discussion on bringing our QuickBooks application up to date so we will have more accurate finance control and reporting capabilities, with the assistance of our CPA.  Mayor and City Secretary

C.     Discuss the need to streamline the numerous accounts at the bank. Mayor and City Secretary

D.     Review and discuss updating the rate codes within our billing service (Ampstun) system.  Some services are not billing accurately.  Mayor and Public Works Secretary

E.     Discussion / Action on:  Background Checks for law enforcement and city employees.  Tex Loftin

IX EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at a time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

Contract with Chris Bruton executed 1-29-2024.

Settlement with former Chief Bruton.

Contract dispute for internet service.

Interviews for the position of Police Chief. 

Tim Martin

William Suiter

X.  ADJOURNMENT-

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meeting of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 3, 2025, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and to the city’s website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor                                                                                    Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary

4:00pm September 12, 2025, at 4:00pm; City Hall – 128 N Main, Bogata Texas

 V. Call to Order

VI. Budget for 2025-2026 Crime Prevention District

VII. Adjourn.

VIII.  EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Crime Prevention District does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The Board may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the Crime Prevention District Board has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

CERTIFICATE of POSTING :

I hereby certify that the above Called Meeting Notice was posted on the front door of City Hall on September ___5th__, 2025, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and to the city’s website, https://cityofbogata.com  in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

 ______________________________________

Dakota Ross, President

Bogata Community Center

206 2nd NW Street, Bogata, Texas 75417

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - of meeting on October 6, 2025

IV. AGENDA ITEMS

1. Claim Update on Previous Board Members
2. Bond for Current Board Members
3. Internal Audit of Crime Control and Prevention District
4. Treasurer’s Report

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public may address the Board regarding any of the listed agenda items.

Posted by: Dakota Ross, President

Date: 10/28/2025

INCOME: REVISED 01/05/26

3000 TAX REVENUE 281,756

3010 PENALTY & INT-TAXES 3000

3080 PERMITS 500

3081 Franchise tax cable 3900

3082 franchise tax phone 3300

3083 franchise tax electric 17000

3084 franchise tax gas 11,000

3085 wifi fee 3000

3090 MUN COURT REVENUE 11,000

3093 Building Security Fee 3,200

3095 COURT TECHNOLOGY 2000

3100 1% SALES TAX 171,000

3110 INTEREST INCOME 500

3130 PW INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

3130-10 GEN INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

3131 BOGATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP 4900

3175 FACILITY RENTALS 2500

3180 COMMUN ITY CENTER DONATIONS 1000

3400 WATER SERVICE CHARGES 215000

3402 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES 80000

3404 WATER LATE FEES 17,000

3406 WATER LOAN 63,000

3420 TAP FEES 2000

3460 TRIP/TRANSFER/COLLECTION FEE 100

3465 NSF FEES 100

3500 TRASH COLLECTIONS 136,000

3510 FIRE COLLECTION 1000

3905 DISCONNECT FEES 2000

3906 RECONNECT FEES 2000

3907 WATER DEPOSITS 12,500

3908 WATER PROCESS FEE 3000

3909 PARK FUND 4,000

3910 LANDLORD TURN ON 250

3911 Available Funds (All Bank Checking Accounts) 82000

3912 Savings (not operational) 12859

3913 Investments - CDs (not operational) 140864

Total Income 1,139,506

EXPENSES: REVISED 01/05/26

4121 FICA & SS/CITY 32,500

4122 MEDICARE CITY 1,600

4124 RETIREMENT CITY TMRS 2,500

4126 TX WORKFORCE COMM 3,300

4127 CHRISTMAS BONUS 200

4211 WEX GAS CARDS (PW, PD, FD) 20,000

\ 4211-10 Public Works 3,000

\ 4211-20 Police Dept 15,000

\ 4211-30 Fire Dept 2,000

4212 PW OIL GAS 500

4215 PW DIESEL 2,000

SUBTOTAL 62,600

4221 PW POSTAGE 4500

4222 ADVERTISEMENT 2000

4223-10 WEBSITE 0

4225-10 IT EXPENSE 20000

4226-10 ELECTION SUPPLIES 3,000

4230 CHEMICALS 5000

4240-10 ADMIN SUPPLIES 3500

4240-14 STREET SUPPLIES 3,000

4240-15 FIRE SUPPLIES 500

4241 WATER METERS 1500

4242 WATER DEPOSIT REFUNDS 3394

4243-14 GRAVEL-SAND-ROAD OIL 10,000

4250-10 PARK EXPENSE 1,000

4252-10 LIBRARY EXPENSE 1,000

4255-10 ANIMAL CONTROL 300

4261 PW UNIFORMS 1,200

4301 LAB FEES 12000

4311 VEHICLE MAINT 2000

4311-15 FIRE VEHICLE MAINT 3000

4312 HEAVY EQUIP MAINT- 21000

4316-10 JANITOR ADMIN 500

4317 OTHER EQUIPT MAINT 2,000

4319 WATER TANK MAINT 3,500

4321 SEWER PLANT MAINT 2000

4321-10 ADMIN-MAINT BLDG 500

4321-15 FIRE HOUSE MAINT 1,000

4332 WATER/SEWER LINE SUPPLIES 10000

4336 WELL REPAIR 1500

4337 LIFT STATION MAINT 1500

4351 CITY ELECTRIC 78,000

4351-18 LAW-UTILITIES-ELECTRIC 0

4354 CITY UTILITY GAS - Atmos 5,000

4354-10 ADMIN-UTILITIES 0

4355 CITY LANDLINE 5,200

4357 CITY CELLULAR SERVICE 7000

4359 TML RISK POOL 46500

4360 ADMIN BOND 1,100

4361-11 MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY 50,000

4362 CITY AUDIT 25,000

4363 STATE TAX COLLECTION TRASH 12,000

4367-11 MUN-COURT EXPENSE 3,000

4371 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 20,794

4372 AFLAC- 0

4373-10 ADMIN-BONDS 0

4381 TCEQ 11,500

4381-11 COURT-DUES & SUBS 0

4383-CITY TRAVEL & TRAINING 5,000

4383-10 ADMIN-TRAVEL & TRAINING 0

4394-15 CITY FIRE CONTRIBUTIONS 1000

4400 PW EQUIPTMENT SAVINGS 0

4400-10 GEN-INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

4400-14 PW-INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0

4405-15 FIRE TRUCK 7,500

4410 PW CONTRACT LABOR 5,000

4430 STREET REPAIRS 10,000

4500-11 PAYROLL - CITY 234,960

4510-10 DRUG TESTS 180

4518-12 SANITATION SOLUTIONS 96000

4519 FACILITY RENTAL REFUND 4500

4526-15 FIRE TRUCK COLLECTION 1000

4530 WATER LOAN-63000 63,000

4531 WATER LOAN XTRA PRINCIPAL-10200 0

4532 Savings Acct # 31211897 (Oct. 2025 @ 2500/mo) 30,000

6560 ADP EXPENSES 3,000

6563 Fiscal 25 - 26 Over-runs 120,088

6564 COMMUNITY CENTER MAINT. PROJECTS 1,000

SUBTOTAL 967,716

6565 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET 2025 - 2026 REVISED 01/05/26

\ Payroll: CHIEF 55,000

Payroll: Patrol Officer 0

Payroll: Patrol Officer 0

Payroll: Patrol Officer 0

6569 OFFICE COSTS

6570 Building Maintenance 1000

6571 Gas - Atmos 1000

6572 Electric 1,500

6573 Water 0

6574 Internet/Telephone 0

6575 Computers/Technology 1000

6576 Office Supplies 300

6577 VEHICLE COSTS

6578 Fuel 0

6579 Repair/Maintenance 3,000

6580 Equipment 2,000

6581 Payments - Lease Vehicles 27,000

6581-10 Replacement Vehicle Fund 0

6582 EQUIPMENT

6583 Individual Officer - uniforms, hardware, etc. 2,000

6584 PD - tackticle gear,etc. 2,000

6585 TRAINING

6586 Tuition $ 0.00

6587 Travel/Per Diem $0.00

6588 SUBSCRIPTIONS

6589 Radar 0

6590 RMS-Copsync 3,000

65910 PD SUBTOTAL 98,800

Return Checks

Total Expenses 1,129,116

SURPLUS

10,390

APPROVED: ______________

\ NOTES: needed for employment of officers

\ need to sell 3 PD vehicles

As we prepare for the upcoming city elections, 2 additional assistant workers are needed to work the following dates for early and Election Day voting. You must be a registered voter to qualify.

\ April 21st, April 23rd, April24th, April 27th, April 28th, 2026. Early voting hours will be 8:00am - 5:00pm at City Hall, 128 N Main, Bogata, Texas. And for Election Day voting,

\ May 2nd, 2026, from 7:00am -7:00pm at City Hall, 128 N Mail, Bogata, Texas.

\ The pay will be $12.00 per hour for the Election Judge (already selected) and $11.00 per hour for each assistant. Contact Bobbie Jarvis for more information at 903-632-5315.

Some online education is required.

City of Bogata

GENERAL ELECTION May 2, 2026 RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS ELECCION GENERAL 02 de mayo de 2026 CONDADO DE RED RIVER, TEXAS Please use a black or blue ink pen to mark your ballot. To vote for your choice in each contest, completely fill in the box next to your choice. Favor de usar un boligrafo de tinta negra o azul para marcar su boleta. Para votar por su selecci6n en cada contienda, rellene completamente la casilla junta a su seleccion.

City of Bogata City Council Seat 1

Ciudad de Bogata Consejo Municipal Asiento 1

Vote for none or one

Vote por ninguno o uno

_____ Aaron Lum

_____ David L. Miller

City of Bogata City Council Seat 3

Ciudad de Bogata Consejo Municipal Asiento 3 Vote for none or one

Vote por ninguno o uno

____ Teresa Allison

____ Roland J. Screws

City of Bogata City Council Seat 5

Ciudad de Bogata Consejo Municipal Asiento 5 Vote for none or one Vote por ninguno o uno

_____Cecil Tex Loftin

_____ Dakota Ross

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

City of Bogata

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

General I Special Election ballot may be filed as indicated below: (Circle one) (Se da aviso por la presente que una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta de la Eleccion

de Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Genera /IE specia1 epuede ser presentada coma se indica

(circule uno) (nombre de la subdivision polftica)

a continuaci6n:)

Filing Dates and Times: (Fechas y Horario para Entregar Solicitudes:)

Start Date: 01/14/2026 (Fecha lnicio)

End Date: 01/13/2026 (Fecha Lfmite)

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Horario de la Oficina)

Physical address for filing an application in person for place on the ballot: (Direcci6n fisica para presentar una solicitud en persona para un lugar en la boleta) 128 N Main Bogata, Tx 75417

Address to mail an application for place on the ballot (if filing by mail): (Direcci6n a donde enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta (en caso de presentar por correo)) P.O. Box 400 Bogata, Tx 75417

Email and Fax Number to send an application for place on the ballot: If a filing fee is submitted, the application may not be faxed or emailed. (Direcci6n de correo e/ectr6nico o numero de fax para enviar una solicitud para un lugar en la boleta: Si un pago de inscripci6n es presentada, la solicitud no puede ser enviada por correo electr6nico o fax.) Fax Number 903-632-4631

Bobbie J Jarvis Printed Name of Filing Officer or Designee (Nombre en tetra de mo/de def Oficial de Archivos o Persona Designada) 12 ,03 ,2025 Date Posted (Fecha archivada)

Signature of filing Officer or Designee (Firma def Oficial de Archivos o Persona Designada)

The city of Bogata is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. Applications for this position can be pickup at Bogata City Hall or call 903-632-5315 and the application can be emailed to your email address.

City of Bogata

Chief of Police

Patrol Officers

The application period is open now and will run until filled, and applications can be picked up at Bogata City Hall.  Contact Bogata City Hall at 903-632-5315.

Pay Scale: DOE and Certification

Lateral Entry: 2-1 service credit

12hr Shifts

Vacation / Holiday Pay

TMRS Retirement

Health Insurance

Must be TCOLE Licensed Peace Officer

Valid TX Driver’s License

Must be a US Citizen

1/22/2026

In lieu of the upcoming weekend of winter weather, the City of Bogata is preparing to assist citizens who may have issues with loss of electricity and a need for a warming station. In our Emergency Plans, the community center is designated for that purpose during emergency events. The community center meeting room will be available if a loss of electrical power occurs during Friday evening, Jan. 23rd, at 8:00pm through Monday Jan. 26th, at 12:00 noon. If any notice or information is needed related to this emergency, you can call 936-366-8496. The meeting room area and the bathrooms will be available and are the only areas that citizens will be allowed to access. The kitchen area is off-limits due to repairs being planned for the area. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and any snacks you may need during this time. We will be able to supply water and coffee, as needed. We are not expecting any long-term outages but need to be prepared for any situation. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. The City of Bogata Larry Hinsley, Mayor

The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at 206 2nd St NW, Bogata, TX.

Thank you.

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance (if customary)
3. Establish Quorum
4. Public Comments
5. Review and Discussion of Proposed Budget — Departments & Funds
6. Consideration of Adjustments to Proposed Budget (if needed)
7. Discussion of Next Steps and Future Meeting(s)
8. Workshop Adjournment
9. Called Meeting Agenda
10. Swear-in of Chief of Police
11. Adjournment: PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss nor respond to non-agenda presentations. All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting. NOTICE UNDER TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT To the extent required by law, this meeting notice also constitutes notice of potential meetings of other City boards, commissions, or committees whose members may attend and discuss the above-listed items. No action by such boards, commissions, or committees will be taken unless expressly stated on their agendas. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE A copy of the proposed budget will be made available at City Hall and clearly posted on the City’s website at least three business days prior to the meeting, consistent with HB 1522 requirements. A taxpayer impact statement for a median-valued homestead property will also be included in the posting. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall and on the City of Bogata website on Dec. 2, 2025 (date), which is at least three business days before the date of the meeting.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary

Thank you,

Water Department, Office: 903-632-5315, Cell: 903-706-0324, 128 North Main St Bogata, Texas 75417

Effective Immediately, the City of Bogata will comply with the “Burn Ban” alert issued by Red River County for the duration of the alert. The alerts are issued for 7-Day intervals but will be extended as needed. Please refrain from any/all outdoor burning until the ban is lifted. Thank you.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas, will meet in Regular Session on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bogata Community Center, 206 2nd St NW, Bogata, Texas 75417 to consider the following:

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Establish Quorum

PUBLIC COMMENTS- Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3)minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Councilmembers cannot discuss nor respond to non-agenda presentations. All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary 10 minutes prior to the meeting.

4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
5. Council members may join and participate in this meeting by phone.

NEW BUSINESS – Discussion and Possible Action

1.Refund for garbage overcharge on Account #0576 2.Bonding for City Council seats 3.Crime Control District Budget approval for FY 2025–2026 4.Evaluation and adjustment of Community Center rental rates 5.Requirement that all users pay under Chapter 171, Local Government Code, forCommunity Center 6.Report on water loan transfer from Water Account 108 to Interest & Sinking Fund 5665 7.City of Bogata proposed council policies 8.Presentation by Mary Torres regarding Community Center and possible refurbishing 9.Board packets to be ready for pickup before the Friday prior to the meeting 10.Police Department generator service 11.Audit reports for FY 2023–2024 and FY 2024–2025 12.Budget for FY 2025–2026 13.Update: Bogata Economic Development Corporation 14.Dakota course, classes, and certification

OLD BUSINESS

1.Wastewater permit

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 – Personnel Matters: Interview of Interim Police Chief Position

Discussion and possible action on interviews conducted on November 20, 2025.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

–Discussion and possible action on items discussed in Executive Session.

14.Adjourn

This agenda has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Posted this the 25th__ day of _November 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Larry Hinsley, Mayor

Bobbie Jarvis, City Secretary City of Bogata, Texas

I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION

III. ESTABLISH QUORUM

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public may speak on an agenda item during the public forum section of the meeting or at the time the agenda item is called for discussion by the Mayor. Speakers are allowed three (3) minutes per speaker, and the time cannot be saved, transferred, or assigned. Members of the public wishing to address the Council on non-agenda items may do so with a three (3) minute per speaker limit. Consistent with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council members cannot discuss nor respond to non-agenda presentations. All speakers are expected to maintain a proper decorum when presenting and while in Council chambers. Threats, personal insults, vulgar or profane language is out of order and may result in forfeiture of remaining time and possible removal from the meeting. Citizens wishing to comment must make the request in writing and deliver the requests to the City Secretary IO minutes prior to the meeting.

V. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - Pursuant to TEX GOVT CODE 551.041S(b) the Mayor and each City Council member may announce city events/community interest and request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA-All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any council member on any item, that will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.

Agenda Items

1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
2. Discussion and Possible Action on Verizon & AT&T Bills
3. Discussion and Possible Action on the Duties of the Mayor
4. Discussion and Possible Action on Authorized Signatures at the Bank
5. Discussion and Possible Action on the Police Chief’s Start Date
6. Discussion and Possible Action on the Disposition of Fire Department CDs and Accounts
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Account Irregularities Involving: • City of Bogata • Police Department • Crime Control Board • Fire Department
8. Discussion and Possible Action on the Tax Increase Voted on at September 26th, 2025, Meeting
9. Discussion and Possible Action on City Website
10. Discussion and Possible Action on Agendas and Minutes for City Website
11. Discussion and Possible Action Masonic Lodge annual water bill payment
12. Discussion and Possible Action for lost ACH water transactions
13. Discussion and Possible Action of adopting new city water service agreement
14. Discussion and Possible Action of adopting a new water department fee structure
15. Discussion and Possible Action of discounting multiple poly carts
16. Discussion and Possible Action on terminating service on delinquent accounts
17. Discussion and Possible Action of removing outdated rate codes
18. Discussion and Possible Action of Chris Bruton contract dated 1-29-2024, procedural issues, statutory authority of Mayor

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City does not routinely list Executive Session items. This provision has been added to the agenda with the intent of meeting all elements necessary to satisfy TEX GOVT CODE 551.144(c). The council may vote and/or act upon each of the items set out in this agenda. In addition, the City Council of the City of Bogata has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.07□(Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Personnel Matters)551.076 (Deliberation regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation of security policy; 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations).

• Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials- NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: It is anticipated that members of City Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commissions and/or committees. Notice hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notice as meetings of other boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless such item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

• CERTIFICATE: • I hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the front door of City Hall on September 30, 2025, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the city’s website, https://cityofbogata.com in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

• Larry Hinsley, Mayor

City of Bogata Red River County, Texas Taxpayer Impact Statement For Median-Valued Homestead Property

Section 551.043(c), Texas Government Code

The following comparison is provided for the

Median-Valued Homestead Property:                          $85999

Current Fiscal Year Taxes:                                       $429.99

Estimated Taxes under Proposal Budget:               $429.99

Estimated Taxes under No-New Revenue Rate:      $408.77

Today, between the hours of 10:00am - 12:30 pm the State of Texas will be testing The State’s Emergency Management system. Cell phones may be affected by sending Emergency Alerts; and the emergency sirens may sound; and phone calls to designated emergency contacts may occur, as well as other forms of notifications. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EXERCISE IS A TEST OF THE STATE’S EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS. You may want to notify friends and family of this exercise. Again, THIS IS ONLY TEST.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

• Last Year’s Tax Rate: 0.499999 Adjusted Taxable Value: $296,385
• No-New- Tax Rate: 0.475320 Adjusted Taxable Value: $281,756
• Notice of Hearing Limit: 0.475320 Adjustable Taxable Value: $281,756
• Voter Approved Tax Rate: 0.619930 Adjusted Taxable Value: $367,477
• Proposed Tax Rate: 0.000000 Adjusted Taxable Value: $0

No-New-Revenue Tax Rate Increase to General Fund in Cents per $100

*Notice & Hearing limit Rate: This is the highest tax rate that may be adopted without notices and a public hearing. It is the lower of the voter-approval tax rate or the m-new-revenue tax rate.

Tax Levy:

This is calculated by taking the adjusted taxable value (line 21 of No-New-Revenue Tax Rate Worksheet), multiplying by the appropriate rate, such as the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and dividing by 100.

Additional Levy:

This is calculated by taking Last Year’s taxable value (line 3 of No- New- Revenue Tax Rate worksheet). multiplying by Last Year’s tax rate (line 4 of No-New-Revenue Tax Rate Worksheet) and dividing by 100.

Additional Levy:

This is calculated by taking the current adjusted taxable value, multiplying by the No-New-Revenue: Tax Rate and dividing by 100.

Counties Only:

All figures in this worksheet include All County Funds. Tax Levy amounts are the sum of each Fund’s Taxable Value X each Fund’s Tax Rate.

City of Bogata Red River County, Texas Taxpayer Impact Statement for Median-Valued Homestead Property, Section 551.043(c), Texas Government Code

The following comparison is provided for the Median-Valued Homestead Property: $85,999

1. Current Fiscal Year Taxes: $429.99
2. Estimated Taxes under Proposal Budget: $429.99
3. Estimated Taxes under No-New Revenue Rate: $408.77

Instructions for Taxpayer Impact Statement for Proposed Budget Section 551.043(c), Texas Government Code

1. Determine the median-valued homestead property.
   A. Obtain the list of homestead properties in the county from the appraisal district or tax assessor-collector ranked by value.
   B. Locate the median-valued homestead on the list. Example: If there are 1,000 homesteads, number 500 will be the median-valued property.
2. Determine the county property taxes assessed on the median-valued homestead in the current year and insert this amount in the form (Line 1).
3. Estimate the property taxes for this property under the proposed budget and insert this amount in the form (Line 2).
4. Estimate the property taxes for this property under a no-new-revenue tax rate and insert this amount in the form (Line 3).
5. Attach the Taxpayer Impact Statement to the notice/agenda of the meeting and post for at least three business days.

Larry Hinsley, Mayor

City of Bogata

V/r, Evan

Thank you,

Water Department Office: 903-632-5315 Cell: 903-706-0324 128 North Main St Bogata, Texas 75417