Item 11 Passedunofficial
Item 11 — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item ratifies the property tax increase built into the city's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. It's the formal step City Council takes to lock in the tax rate that funds next year's spending, which touches everyone who owns or rents property in Austin.
Current official agenda wording
Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
"Without objection. Item number 11 is adopted. I would like to be shown voting no. Council member duchen will be voting no" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.
- Mayor and Duchen shown voting no; Siegel off dais