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Garland staff previews $1.1 billion consolidated FY 2026 budget; general fund proposed at $257.2 million

5706794 · September 2, 2025
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Staff presented the proposed FY 2026 consolidated budget of about $1.1 billion, including a $257.2 million general fund — an increase of $10.3 million — and outlined next steps for public hearings, tax-rate actions, and ordinances related to adoption and fees.

City staff presented a summary of the proposed fiscal year 2026 consolidated budget during the Garland City Council work session on Sept. 2, describing the proposal and the next steps for hearings and adoption.

A staff presenter said the FY 2026 consolidated budget is proposed at about $1.1 billion and includes the general fund, debt service, utility and enterprise funds and grant funds. The proposed general fund is $257.2 million, “an increase of $10.3 million over the…

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