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Pflugerville council hears FY 2026 budget presentation, staff proposes modest tax‑rate decrease and $30M debt authorization
Summary
City staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, showing a small proposed tax‑rate decrease, a $30 million tentative certificate‑of‑obligation issuance under consideration for CIP needs, and staff recommendations to use fund balance and PCDC dollars to close service‑level gaps. Council asked for more CIP prioritization and quarterly monitoring.
City finance staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget during a public hearing on Aug. 26, outlining revenue assumptions, reserves and capital plans and answering council questions about debt and service levels.
Tracy Waldron, identified in the presentation as finance support and finance director, said staff proposes a decrease in the city’s overall tax‑rate calculation (presented as 0.535) and is planning no new debt in the debt rate for FY26 while contemplating a maximum $30 million certificate‑of‑obligation issuance in 2026 as part of the five‑year capital improvement plan. Staff showed a projected $800,000 increase in recurring revenues and…
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