Regular Meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee
January 14, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 138 KB
Agenda Packet for Council Committees
Agenda Packet: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 386 KB
Agenda Items - January 14, 2026
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A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item AFC001
Approve the minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee meeting of December 3, 2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Discussion and Possible Action
Item AFC002
Discussion and possible action regarding bond programs.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 90 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Item AFC003
Discussion and possible action regarding establishing an officeholder expense policy. [Diana Thomas, Deputy Chief Financial Officer; Carrie Rogers, Intergovernmental Relations Officer].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Item AFC004
Discussion and possible action regarding establishing a Comprehensive Efficiency Assessment for the City. [Jason Hadavi, City Auditor].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Briefings
Item AFC005
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 financial report. [Kerri Lang, Director - Office of Budget and Organizational Excellence].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Item AFC006
Update on debt capacity calculations regarding 2026 bonds. [ Kim Olivares, Director - Financial Services].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Item AFC007
Audit on speed reduction efforts. [Sam Socolow, Auditor- City Auditor’s Office].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Future Items
Item AFC008
Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260114-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 90 KB, posted 1/8/2026
Previously Distributed Memos to Mayor and Council (Information only; not for discussion)
Mueller Master Development Agreement Assignment Update memo dated December 10, 2025.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Amended Budget memo dated December 29, 2025.
Additional Information on 2025 FEMA Reimbursements memo dated December 30, 2025.
ADJOURN
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