Item 1 Results pendingunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The City Manager brings forward the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for a presentation and discussion before Council. This is the starting point for how Austin plans to spend its money in the coming year, laying out priorities and funding across city departments. Expect this to kick off the broader budget conversation ahead of adoption.
The official agenda language
Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.
"a 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
- Public speakers urged restoring social service contract cuts and moving 911 out of APD
- Mayor and council members criticized lack of clear rationale for social service cuts and the 'strategic alignment' justification
- Staff explained the $16.8 million reduction target tied to structural budget imbalance