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Manvel council adopts FY2026 budget, holds tax rate at 56¢ while approving related tax motions
Summary
The Manvel City Council approved the FY2026 budget based on a 56¢ property tax rate, funding 13 new positions, a 3% cost-of-living increase, and 34 supplemental requests; council also completed required motions to adopt the levy and ratify increased property-tax revenue driven by new property on the roll.
The Manvel City Council on first reading approved the fiscal year 2026 budget and completed the companion tax motions that implement the city's 56¢ property tax levy. Mayor Dan Davis and city staff said the adopted budget preserves five-plus months of reserves while adding 13 positions and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees.
City Manager Dan said the public hearing had been published at 58¢ but the version of the budget presented to council is based on a 56¢ tax rate and includes 34 of 35 supplemental requests. "If you like 56 and you like everything that's been prepared," Dan…
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