Italy City Council met Monday evening to discuss and consider Ordinance No. 10-0913-02, No. 10-0913-03 and Resolution No. 10-0920-01.

First Ordinance up for discussion was No. 10-0913-02, an ordinance adopting a budget for the general operating fund and water/sewer fund for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2011. Rodney Guthrie (Mayor Pro Tem) motioned to adopt the ordinance and Greg Richards seconded the motion. The ordinance was adopted.

Ordinance next up for discussion was No. 10-0913-03, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Italy, Texas, adopting the tax rate and levying ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2010-2011, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Italy, Texas as of January 1, 2010 providing a severability clause: and providing an effective date. Greg Richards motioned to adopt the ordinance and Dennis Perkins seconded the motion. The ordinance was adopted.

Next in line for discussion was Resolution No. 10-0920-01, a resolution of the City of Italy, Texas approving and authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs for the Community Development Fund and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City’s executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. This grant will be for work to be done in the Dallas Street area. The city will do most of the work. Rodney Guthrie motioned to adopt the resolution and Bruce Utley seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted.

Gary Burton with Burton Engineers was on the agenda to address the City Council and answer any questions from the City Council. They were a no show.

Mark Souder Sr. wanted to express his appreciation of all the hard work done on the budget and appreciated the fact that everyone worked together and no cuts were necessary.

All City Council members were in attendance.

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.