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Lake Jackson adopts $2025-26 budget and sets tax rate at 0.378911 per $100
Summary
The Lake Jackson City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and approved a property tax rate of 0.378911 per $100 of assessed value, a voice-vote action that council members said will fund bond projects including a $20 million lift station and public-safety facilities.
Lake Jackson — The City Council on Aug. 18 adopted the cityof Lake Jacksonfiscal year 202526ndash;26 annual budget and approved a property tax rate of 0.378911 per $100 of assessed value, actions the council approved by voice vote during the regular meeting at 25 Oak Drive.
City Manager Modesto reviewed the proposed budget and the changes since its July presentation, saying the budget prioritizes long-term capital and infrastructure funded in part by voter-approved bonds. Modesto described the largest single project as a $20,000,000 lift station that will handle roughly 60to65 percent of the city's wastewater flow. He also told the council staff is proposing a utility rate increase of $7.23 per month for a 5,000-gallon average water/sewer…
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