Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
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Submitted By: Ivy Ladyko, CGFO, Office of Management & Budget
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City Manager’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal 2026-27 was released on July 7, 2026. The proposed budget will be presented by City Manager Jesus Merejo and OMB Director Caroline Sturgis. At the conclusion of the presentation and discussion, the City Council will be asked to formally set the preliminary millage rates (which are the rates that the City Council sets as the ceiling for the truth in millage, TRIM, notices) for FY 2026-27; tentatively approve the additional staffing level recommendation; tentatively approve the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2026-27, and tentatively approve the fee schedule for proposed non-ad valorem rates.
Presentation Information: An overview of the City Manager’s Fiscal 2026-27 Proposed Budget, including departmental spending plans.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council 1) Formally set the preliminary millage rates, (which are the rates that the City Council sets as the ceiling for the truth in millage, TRIM, notices). 2) Tentatively approve the additional staffing level recommendation. 3) Tentatively approved the proposed operating and amended FY 2026-27 and capital budgets. 4-7) Tentatively approve fee schedules for non-ad valorem rates so respective departments can advertise and include the proposed rates in truth in millage (TRIM) process and publications.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and formally set the preliminary millage rates; tentatively approved the additional staffing level recommendation; tentatively approve the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for FY 2026-27 and tentatively approve the fee schedule for proposed non-ad valorem rates.
2. Move that the Council provide staff with direction.
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Financial Information: The City Manager’s FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget includes the Capital Improvement Program, which was tentatively approved on April 20, 2026. The City Manager’s proposed budget has incorporated the City Council’s Strategic Plan. The proposed Operating Millage rate is 4.6607, proposed to remain the same as prior year. The proposed Voted Debt Millage (for Crosstown Parkway) is 0.3143, proposed to remain the same as prior year. The total Proposed Millage Rate is 4.9750.
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Attachments: Fiscal 2026-27 Proposed Budget Presentation.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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