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Tomball staff present FY2026 budget showing effectively flat tax rate after EDC aid
Summary
City staff told the Tomball City Council in a July budget workshop that general fund revenues are stronger than projected and that the proposed fiscal 2026 budget holds the city's tax rate essentially flat, helped by an Economic Development Corporation (EDC) contribution and planned debt issuance to fund capital projects.
Lede: At a Tomball City Council budget workshop, city staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget and said the adopted tax rate would be essentially unchanged from the current year when the EDC contribution and debt plan are included.
Nut graf: The presentation showed fiscal 2025 revenues running ahead of estimates and projected reserves well above policy levels. Staff said the combination of a conservative revenue forecast, an additional $1.5 million EDC contribution in the current cycle plus a proposed $500,000 follow-up contribution, and staggered debt issuances will allow…
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