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Willis City Council adopts $10.4 million FY 2025–2026 budget and sets 2025 ad valorem tax rates
Summary
The Willis City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025–2026 budget, setting the Maintenance & Operations rate at $0.4696 per $100 and the Debt Service rate at $0.0822 per $100; officials said the budget maintains core services while funding technology, infrastructure, and public safety.
The City Council of the City of Willis on Sept. 23, 2025 approved the FY 2025–2026 budget and adopted the city’s 2025 ad valorem tax rates.
Sheyi Ipaye, City Manager, presented the final budget and said the proposed General Fund expenditures total approximately $10.4 million, noting the plan keeps core services while adding moderate investments in technology, infrastructure, community development, street improvements and public safety. The Council approved the budget by resolution on a motion by Councilman Thomas Belinoski, seconded by Councilman Tom Luster; the vote was unanimous.
In separate but related votes the Council set the Maintenance and Operations portion of the tax rate at $0.4696 per $100 valuation and the Debt Service portion at $0.0822 per $100 valuation. Ipaye told the Council the M&O rate supports city operations and staffing and that the Debt Service portion is dedicated to repayment of outstanding debt and compliance with bond covenants. Both resolutions passed unanimously.
The meeting packet and a taxpayer impact statement were provided in accordance with HB 1522 and are available on the City’s website, the manager said. The Council did not revise the overall rate away from the no‑new‑revenue calculation described in the packet.
The budget adoption authorizes staff to proceed with the fiscal year work plan; the Council did not attach additional conditions or amendments during the meeting. The city will continue to report on capital projects and routine financials to the Council as the fiscal year progresses.
