The Allen City Council agenda includes a proposal to authorize a building inspection contract with Bureau Veritas North America and conduct a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 tax rate.
Quincy Vargas
September 2, 20261 min read
The Allen City Council agenda authorizes the city manager to execute a contract with Bureau Veritas North America, LLC.
The agreement covers building inspection services and carries an annual cost not to exceed $175,000.
The contract includes provisions for automatic renewal across three additional one-year terms.
Council members will conduct a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 city tax rate.
The agenda also directs the council to adopt an ordinance setting the official tax rate for the corresponding budget period.
The regular council meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
The agenda outlines both the service contract authorization and the municipal tax rate adjustment as key discussion points.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-09-08). Retrieved from https://horizon.agendalink.app/agenda/6a79f10d630c7d4b0191cb30
Quincy Vargas
Quincy Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Allen.
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