Item 2 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item sets a public hearing where Austinites can weigh in on the city's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The hearing is slated for July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 W. Second Street. Scheduling the hearing itself has no fiscal impact.
The official agenda language
Set a public hearing to receive and consider public comment on the proposed budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Suggested date, time, and location: July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
"without objection, the motion is adopted with council members Fuentes and harper-madison absent" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Mayor clarified public hearing set for 3:00 p.m. July 30 within a meeting starting at 10 a.m.
- Motion made by council member Ellis, seconded by council member Siegel
- Mayor detailed speaker registration windows opening July 27 at 10 a.m. and closing July 29 at 12 p.m.