City Council Special Meeting, 09/14/2026

The City Council of Laredo held a special meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on budgetary matters for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The council approved the proposed annual budget, which includes appropriations for revenues and expenditures, and authorized the city manager to implement it. Additionally, the council conducted a public hearing and introduced an ordinance to adopt a tax rate of 0.506080 per $100 of value, which is a reduction from the previous rate but maintains necessary revenue for the general fund and debt service. Discussions included improving public communication about utility interruptions and water infrastructure projects. No new contracts, procurement awards, or capital projects were directly addressed during this meeting.