SUBJECT
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The City Manager's submission of the City of Laredo Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the City Council and filing of the proposed budget with the City Secretary, pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.02 of the City Charter and Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code. No action or discussion is requested to adopt the budget or establish or adopt a property tax rate.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Supporting
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Plan-wide implementation, public transparency, responsible financial planning, and support of the goals and policies contained in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Summary of alignment: The proposed annual budget provides the financial plan for City programs and services. It helps City Council decide how available resources will support community priorities, public services, infrastructure, and the goals of the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council reviewed preliminary information related to development of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during Special City Council Meetings held on March 25, May 21, and June 2, 2026. The meetings included capital improvement projects, City Council priorities, revenue and payroll projections, employee health and benefit costs, proposed rates, and other pre-budget financial planning matters. No action was taken during these meetings to adopt the annual budget or establish or adopt a property tax rate.
BACKGROUND
Article VI, Section 6.02 of the City of Laredo Charter requires the City Manager to present the proposed budget and accompanying budget message to City Council at least 60 days before the end of the fiscal year.
Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code also requires the proposed municipal budget to be filed with the municipal clerk, made available for public inspection, and posted on the City's website. City Council will consider the required public hearing, budget adoption, and property tax r...
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