Item 1 Results pendingunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The City Manager brings the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to Council for presentation and discussion. This is the starting point for how Austin plans to spend money across city services in the coming year, giving Council and the public a first look at the numbers before final decisions get made.
The official agenda language
Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
"presentation and discussion of the city manager's fiscal year 2026 2027 proposed budget" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
Results pending - the transcript was not clear enough to call this one. The official minutes will settle it.
What got said
- Budget director Kerri Lang presented an updated certification adding $4.7 million in new general fund property tax revenue
- Chief Davis discussed a proposed internal telephone crime reporting unit that could save ~$2 million
- Extended discussion of APD's $549M budget and the $24-25M increase described as largely contractual