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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Celina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CDC five-year investment priorities
The CDC's half-cent sales tax has historically gone almost entirely to parks. Council and the CDC board are now deciding how to balance parks against land buys, downtown, tourism, and business projects over the next five years — which shapes what gets built in your community.
TIRZ No. 13 Tax Year 2026 Expenditure Authorization
The board considered releasing $517,887 in tax increment funds to cover administrative costs and infrastructure grants for the Legacy Hills development. Board members rejected the funding after raising concerns that the developer hasn't built promised school sites or provided public access to the golf course.
City Donation Policy Review
Reviewing how the city handles donations to ensure transparency and proper allocation for community programs and downtown projects.
FY 2026-2028 Strategic Plan and Future Priority Objectives
The city is planning its economic strategy for downtown to guide future growth and business investments. This plan will help shape what downtown Celina looks like and how it supports local businesses.
TIRZ No. 11 Sales Tax Contribution Clarification
The city clarified how sales tax splits work when businesses inside the TIRZ have separate economic development reimbursement agreements. This ensures the CDC and EDC do not get squeezed into paying twice out of the same revenue stream.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
The board considered the upcoming fiscal year budget and an administrative services agreement to outline the operational relationship between the city and the CCDC.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CEDC Budget and Five-Year Forecast
The EDC kicked off its budget planning process for fiscal year 2027, outlining key review dates leading to final city council approval in September.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 CEDC Budget and Sales Tax Projections
The EDC is planning its upcoming budget with projected sales tax revenues reaching $4.2 million, driven in part by major retailers like Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and Costco. Board members are closely monitoring operating expense growth and capital outlays, including land purchases and downtown incentives.