City Council Special Called Meeting - August 11, 2026

The City Council of Saginaw, Texas, held a special called meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily focused on budgetary and fiscal matters for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of the fiscal year budget and the adoption of a property tax rate increase of approximately 6.94%. The council also approved a 3.25% increase in wastewater service fees, reflecting costs passed through from the City of Fort Worth. Additionally, the council approved an increase in the Texas Municipal Retirement System contribution rate to 8%, a change supported by city employees to enhance their retirement benefits. All motions related to budget adoption, tax rate setting, fee increases, and retirement contributions were passed unanimously. No new contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.