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Victoria council adopts $255.3 million budget, sets 2025 tax rate at 0.479
Summary
After a presentation and discussion, the Victoria City Council adopted a fiscal 2026 budget ordinance and set the 2025 property tax rate at 0.479 per $100 valuation; council also ratified the property tax. The budget includes a $207,000 utility pay recommendation, a $79.25 million CIP, and a historic investment in fleet.
The Victoria City Council adopted an ordinance approving the fiscal-year 2026 budget and set the 2025 tax rate at 0.479 per $100 of property valuation during a specially called meeting on Sept. 9.
City Manager Garza presented a high-level overview of the $255,286,194 budget on second and third reading and outlined changes since the initial proposal, including the addition of a $207,000 pay recommendation for utility positions and a CIP program of roughly $79.25 million that includes investments in residential streets, drainage and the community center project.
Why it matters: The adopted budget and tax rate support pay increases, one-time capital projects and a substantial vehicle and fleet investment. City officials said the tax rate decision was driven in part by lower appraised values and a desire to preserve services while…
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