City Budget – City of Bayou Vista

Where Living on the Water is a way of Life

CITY ELECTIONS / The City of Bayou Vista is a Type A General-law Municipality.

Upcoming Council Election: A General Election will be conducted on May 2, 2020 for the purpose of electing a Mayor, currently held by Daniel S. Konyha, one (1) Alderman for Place 1, currently held by Bob Althaus, and one (1) Alderman for Place 5, currently held by James L. Cook, III, to the City Council for two year terms. To Apply: In accordance with State law, the City Secretary's Office will accept applications from qualified persons interested in running for City Council during the "filing period." State law identifies the filing period as: First day to file for place on ballot - January 15, 2020 Last day to file for place on ballot - February 14, 2020 Last day to file a declaration of write-in candidacy - February 18, 2020 at 5 p.m. During the "filing period", qualified persons may file as a candidate between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. until noon (except Friday Feb. 14th, office will be open for filing until 5:00 p.m.) at the City Secretary's Office at City Hall, 2929 HWY 6, STE 100, Bayou Vista, TX 77563. Candidates Filings: If you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 409-935-8348 or the Texas Ethics Commission at 512-463-5800. *SEE THE ELECTIONS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION*

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FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 ADOPTED BUDGET 0.3850

FY’18-’19 ADOPTED BUDGET

APPROVED BUDGET AMENDMENT FY2017-2018

APPROVED FY2017-2018 BUDGET 0.385000

Forms Utilized by Candidates

Texas Election Law is very specific in many areas and the following forms and publications are included in the candidate packet. Forms to file to declare candidacy - Application to Place Name on General Election Ballot Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA - Instruction Guide) The CTA form is to be filed with the City Secretary. In accordance with Texas Law, you must designate a Campaign Treasurer before any funds can be expended and before candidate accepts campaign contributions. You may name yourself as treasurer. Code of Fair Campaign Practices [Texas Ethics Commission] and Chapter 258 [Election Code] Your subscription to this Code is voluntary and if you elect to subscribe, the form should be filed with the City Secretary. Campaign Finance Forms - Once a candidate files an application with the City Secretary, the following forms may be utilized during the campaign. Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (Form C/OH - Instruction Guide) These forms are to be filed with the City Secretary on dates specified on the form. There is a modified reporting statement for those candidates not planning to spend more than $500.00. Candidates are encouraged to pay close attention to their expense forms. Per Texas Law, these forms are considered public record. The Texas Ethics Commission is responsible for interpreting Campaign Finance Law (Title 15). You may direct questions about campaign finance law to the Ethics Commission at 512-463-5800. Information may also be accessed at the Ethics Commission website at www.ethics.state.tx.us. Candidate/Officeholder Report of Unexpended Contributions (Form C/OH-UC - Instruction Guide) Correction Affidavit for Candidate/Officeholder (Form COR-C/OH) Amendment to Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form ACTA - Instruction Guide) Designation of Final Report (Form C/OH) This form is to be filed at the end of the election or when you are no longer receiving or spending political contributions. The final report form is included with (Form C/OH) and is designated as form C/OH-FR. Please refer to the C/OH Instruction Guide, which explains how to complete this form. Title 15 of the Texas Election Code by the Texas Ethics Commission This information pertains to the filing requirements of campaign expenditure reports. Title 15 also contains regulations on political advertising. Texas Ethics Commission Publications Campaign Finance Filing Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Political Advertising - What You Need to Know The above forms are filed with the City Secretary, and as such, the City Secretary serves only as the custodian of the records for the benefit and convenience of the public. The City Secretary does not have any duty to determine the sufficiency or timeliness of the statements and does not have the authority to refuse to accept a statement for filing on either of these grounds. If you have questions or concerns regarding campaign reporting please contact the Texas Ethics Commission at 512.463.5800.

BAYOU VISTA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET

City of Bayou Vista Aldermen on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt the city's 2019-2020 budget. The Council voted unanimously to set the ad valorem tax rate for 2019 at $0.3850/$100 of taxable value.

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Police (after hours) – Transfers to GCSO Dispatch, Press 2 to contact a BVPD On-Duty Officer.

Fire Department – 409-935-5750
Municipal Court – 409-935-8348

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