Item 1 Passed 8-2unofficial
Item 1 — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
The city holds a public hearing and adopts an ordinance setting the property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This rate determines how much Austin property owners pay to fund city services, and it's a required annual step in setting the city's budget.
Current official agenda wording
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The Austin Bulletin explains the 2026-27 city budget and what it costs a household.
"The motion to approve the ordinance to adopt a property tax rate passes on a vote of eight in favor passes on all three readings" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.
- Mayor Watson and Council member Duchen voted no
- Council member Siegel off dais celebrating 20th wedding anniversary
- Required verbatim roll-call motion with debt rate of $0.135312 per $100 valuation