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City Manager presents FY2026 budget as a "bridge year" ahead of 2026 tax-rate vote
Summary
City staff presented a proposed FY2026 operating budget that treats the year as a bridge ahead of a planned November 2026 tax-rate election, limits ongoing spending, and uses one-time resources for new facilities while scheduling workshops and public hearings in August and September.
City Manager presented the proposed FY2026 operating budget to the Garland City Council on Aug. 4, calling the year a "bridge year" while staff prepares for a tax-rate swap election planned for November 2026.
The proposed budget combines all funds at about $1.1 billion, a roughly 3% increase over the prior year, with the general fund budget about $257 million (near a 4% increase).…
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