SUBJECT
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Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, including proposed revenues and expenditures, capital improvement, and other budgetary matters; and providing direction to City staff regarding revisions to the Proposed Budget prior to final consideration and adoption.
1. Introduction
2. Proposed Consolidated Budget & General Fund Highlights
3. Proposed Capital Improvement Program
4. IT
5. Fleet
6. Planning
7. Engineering
8. Police
9. Library
10. Utilities
11. Parks
12. Solid Waste
13. Animal Care
14. Fire
15. Funding and Operations of the Departments (Including Divisions) of the Airport, Bridge, Budget, City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Detoxification Center, Economic Development, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Health, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Library, Marketing & Communications, Mayor and City Council, Municipal Court, Public Works, Sports & Community Venue, Tax, Transit, and any other matters related thereto.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Fiscal Transparency and Responsible Stewardship; Public Safety & Health; Water Infrastructure; Mobility & Public Space; Affordable Housing; and long-term sustainable growth and infrastructure investment.
Summary of alignment: The FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget serves as the City’s financial plan for implementing City Council priorities and advancing the goals of the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The Proposed Budget supports responsible stewardship of public resources, long-term financial sustainability, public safety, infrastructure, workforce investment, housing and community services, mobility, and other municipal services necessary to support Laredo’s continued growth.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council has conducted prior budget workshops and provided preliminary policy and funding direction to staff in preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, including special council meeting held on March 25, May 21, and June 2, 2026. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget was submitted on July 28, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The City Manager and the Budget Department have prepared the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget for review and consideration by the City Council.
During the budget workshops scheduled for August 18-20, 2026, staff will present the Proposed Budget and related financial information. City Council will review proposed revenues, expenditures, capital improvement needs, potential bond-funded projects, and other items affecting the City's financial plan.
The workshops are intended to provide City Council an opportunity to review the Proposed Budget and provide direction to staff regarding changes or adjustments prior to final consideration and adoption of the budget.
1. Introduction
2. Proposed Consolidated Budget & General Fund Highlights
3. Proposed Capital Improvement Program
4. IT
5. Fleet
6. Planning
7. Engineering
8. Police
9. Library
10. Utilities
11. Parks
12. Solid Waste
13. Animal Care
14. Fire
15. Funding and Operations of the Departments (Including Divisions) of the Airport, Bridge, Budget, City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Detoxification Center, Economic Development, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Health, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Library, Marketing & Communications, Mayor and City Council, Municipal Court, Public Works, Sports & Community Venue, Tax, Transit, and any other matters related thereto.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends that City Council review and adoption the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 2026-2027
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: Multiple City funds, as applicable
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Financial impacts will be determined based upon City Council direction during the budget workshops and incorporated, as applicable, into the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget prior to final consideration and adoption.
Taxpayer Impact Statement
