Big Budget, Tax, & Utility Rate Decisions

• Finalizing the City Budget:

  Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, including public hearings on the property tax rate and city-wide fees.

• Utility Rate Changes:

  Public hearings and potential approval for proposed rate adjustments affecting Austin Water, Austin Energy, Austin Resource Recovery (trash), and Watershed Protection (drainage).

• Housing & Public Safety Directives:

  Authorizing $90.5 million for housing programs, discussions on creating an independent Emergency Communications Department, reviewing police performance, and enhancing park safety.

• Support for Microbusinesses:

  Exploring city code amendments to define and support microbusinesses by reducing barriers and potentially waiving fees.