08-27-2026 CC Special Meeting

The City of Bandera held a special City Council meeting on August 27, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed 5% increase in utility rates with a new conservation rate offering a 20% discount for low water usage, which the council moved to approve. The council also debated personnel budget issues, including a motion to cut the administrative assistant position, which was ultimately withdrawn after discussion about staffing needs and budget constraints. The council reviewed property tax rates and agreed to propose a no new revenue tax rate of 0.567163 per $100 valuation, which is slightly lower than the current rate, with unanimous support. The meeting included detailed financial clarifications on sales tax revenue accrual and grant funding considerations, with plans to finalize the budget and tax rate in upcoming public hearings. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but budget allocations and staffing decisions were central topics.