City Council Meeting | September 8, 2026

The City Council meeting of Kerrville on September 8, 2026, focused heavily on budget discussions, particularly the adoption of the annual budget for fiscal year 2027 and the associated property tax rate increase. Council members debated the sustainability of the budget, highlighting concerns about underfunding for infrastructure maintenance, flood recovery costs, and personnel expenses. A property tax rate increase of 6.7% was proposed and approved to help address these financial challenges, with some council members emphasizing the need to earmark funds specifically for flood recovery projects. The meeting also included procurement-related updates on recent city projects funded through bonds, a discussion of the vetting process for contractors, and approval of zoning changes and ordinances related to animal control and land use. Additionally, appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board were made, and future agenda items were proposed, including reconsideration of the airport budget and Ty Mountain condemnation. Public hearings were held on budget and zoning matters, with citizen input on tax impacts and community recovery efforts following recent floods.