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Pearland Council advances balanced FY2026 budget and first‑reading tax rate after heated reserve debate
Summary
Council held a lengthy public hearing on the FY2025–26 budget, discussed reserve policy and potential cuts that could lower the tax rate, and on first readings approved the budget package and an ordinance adopting a 63¢ tax rate (votes 5–1).
City staff presented a balanced FY2025–26 budget that staff said meets policy minimums and funds prioritized items including additional streets funding and market adjustments for personnel, while proposing a 63¢ property tax rate (0.351504 M&O and 0.278496 debt rate) to support an estimated $63.5 million in property‑tax‑supported revenue.
Rachel Winslow and Trent Merritt told council the proposed budget adds $800,000 for streets rehabilitation for FY26 and funds step and market adjustments (a…
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