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Ordinance 2026-19 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-19 Now AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CBAC); PROVIDING FOR THE SCOPE AND AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Wylie is considering calling a local bond election for November 2026; and WHEREAS,the City Council's desire is to appoint a Citizens Bond Advisory Committee(CBAC) to develop a Bond Program for recommendation to the City Council at its June 23, 2026 regular meeting; and WHEREAS, the CBAC has the responsibility to develop a recommendation regarding the total amount of the bond issuance and the specific projects to be included in the proposition(s) presented to the voters; and WHEREAS, bond projects are necessary in order to maintain and expand infrastructure to meet the needs of the continued growth of the city; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas: SECTION 1. The City Council shall appoint sixteen (16) members to serve on the CBAC, which shall consist of two(2)members designated by the Mayor and each City Council member,plus one member ,,.. appointed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. If a Committee member is unable to attend or must step down,the Council may appoint a replacement to take their place. Each member shall be a citizen of the City of Wylie and shall be a registered voter. The City Manager or designated representative will serve as the staff liaison. SECTION 2. The CBAC shall meet a minimum of three (3) times, according to a schedule established by the CBAC. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. SECTION 3. The CBAC shall be a recommending body with no budget or administrative authority. SECTION 4. The CBAC shall be charged with the following: (a) To discuss and consider a list of capital improvement projects for inclusion in a November 3, 2026 bond election. (b) To ensure that the bond program is fiscally responsible,adequately addresses current and future critical city needs, and is beneficial to all sectors of the community. (c) To make recommendation(s)to the City Council at the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting about the total amount of the Bond issuance and the specific projects to be included in the proposition(s)presented to the voters. SECTION 5. The City Council reserves the right to amend or deny any recommendation made by the CBAC. f... Ordinance No.2026-19 Establishing a Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Page 1 of 2 SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage. ' DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie,Texas, this 28th woo day of April 2026. � , (. Matthew Porter, Mayor ATTEST: Stephanie Storm, City Secretary ' ago IWW Ordinance No. 2026-19 Establishing a Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2