City Council Meeting 9/5/2026

The City Council of Kyle, Texas, held a special meeting on September 5, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and setting the property tax rate. The council discussed various budget amendments including a $400,000 allocation for police department vehicles, a proposed $1,800 one-time rest and recognition payment for civilian city employees, and a 3% general wage increase proposal which was ultimately not approved. The budget includes no increases in water, wastewater, or storm drainage fees, but a 2.5% increase in solid waste service charges. The council approved a proposed property tax rate of $0.5600 per $100 taxable valuation, representing a 5.99% reduction from the previous year, despite some council members advocating for a lower rate. Additionally, the council debated the continuation of contracts for Flock cameras, which are license plate reader surveillance devices, with concerns raised about privacy and data security; a motion to cancel the contracts failed, but a motion to place a non-binding referendum on the May ballot regarding license plate reader technology was approved. The meeting included detailed discussions on budget allocations, contract considerations, and employee compensation, with several votes taken to amend and approve the budget and tax rate ordinances.