# 09/22/26 - Special City Council Meeting


**Body:** City of Stephenville
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding


The City of Stephenville held a special city council meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on fiscal and procurement matters. The council approved an ordinance adopting a fiscal year 2026 property tax rate of 0.4297 per $100 valuation, representing a 9.98% increase to support the city budget. Additionally, the council voted to non-renew and cancel the Flock Safety agreement from November 2024, noting no negative impact on police operations. The finance committee presented budget amendments involving minor reallocations and a slight decrease in the general fund balance by $79,000, which the council also approved by ordinance 2026-18. These actions reflect the council's commitment to steady, sustainable growth and prudent financial management.

**Source:** City of Stephenville