Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget and Police Compensation
Summary
The city council voted to propose a tax rate of $0.19310 per $100 valuation to fund next year's budget, balancing necessary service levels, police compensation, and infrastructure while factoring in slower residential growth.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Results in an estimated annual property tax increase of about $100 for a median-valued homestead property.
Fulshear residents benefit from maintained city services, police pay adjustments, and proactive infrastructure and park planning.
Taxpayers face higher property tax bills amid broader cost-of-living pressures.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Special City Council Meetings - Sep 1, 2026
The City Council debated and adopted the FY2027 budget and a tax rate of $0.1905 per $100 valuation, funding various capital projects and municipal operations while balancing slowed growth in permits and fees.
City Council Meetings - Aug 18, 2026
The city council voted to propose a tax rate of $0.19310 per $100 valuation to fund next year's budget, balancing necessary service levels, police compensation, and infrastructure while factoring in slower residential growth.
City Council Meetings - Jul 21, 2026
Staff presented the preliminary FY2027 budget, highlighting strong sales tax revenues, a modest general fund surplus, police compensation adjustments, and critical utility capital improvement plans.
City Council Meetings - Jan 20, 2026
A strategic planning committee presented a multi-year plan to raise police officer salaries to the 75th percentile of peer agencies and fund expansion through a proposed Crime Control and Prevention District sales tax reallocation.
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