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Rowlett work session integrates police pay boosts and council training into FY26 budget; certified property values reviewed
Summary
Councilmembers approved integrating additional police pay enhancements and $1,500-per-member council training into the FY26 budget model and reviewed certified property values and large increases in values filed under protest.
At the Aug. 4 Rowlett City Council work session, staff confirmed that the FY26 proposed budget already includes multiple police compensation enhancements and $1,500 per councilmember for land-use and planning training; councilmembers indicated no objection to those inclusions. Staff also briefed council on recently certified property values and unusually large values filed under protest.
City Manager David explained the compensation items staff added to the budget model: $120,000 in direct salary enhancements for police officers, an additional $10,000 directed at assistant chiefs, and an…
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