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City of Alice budget workshop shows modest general-fund surplus, conservative revenue assumptions
Summary
Council held a budget workshop Aug. 4 to review the proposed FY2026–27 budget; staff presented a conservative revenue outlook, $2,045 in proposed excess in the general fund and department-level increases driven by collective bargaining and insurance costs.
Mayor Pro Tem Robert Molina convened the City of Alice budget workshop at 10:09 a.m. and staff reviewed the proposed fiscal-year 2026–27 budget, opening with a general-fund overview.
Vanessa, the budget presenter, said the proposed general fund shows a modest surplus: “we do show that we will have, $2,045 in excess.” She told council staff had taken a conservative view on sales-tax receipts and noted declines in franchise-fee revenue for cable and telephone services. Vanessa also flagged a settlement payment tied to the natatorium that will appear as revenue in the proposed budget.
The presenter said most departmental increases reflect a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees and higher insurance costs set at recommended maximums. Council members asked clarifying questions about a donation/settlement entry and travel allocations for mayor and council. The workshop agenda prioritized finishing the general fund and continuing enterprise funds at a later session.
