Tim Jayroe

FY 2026-27 proposed budget and flat tax rate

Same tax rate as last year; about $1,432 a year on the median homestead, with the M&O side up roughly $9.72 per $100,000 of value.

Effective tax rate calculation

The September 8 vote sets the city budget and property tax rate for the coming year.

water rate refunds

Could affect how much the city subsidizes household water bills.

utility system financial losses

That’s roughly $600,000 a year in losses that taxpayers or ratepayers may have to cover.

municipal budget and salary increases

If the raises go through, expect either a higher tax bill, cuts elsewhere in the budget, or both—depending on how Rockport balances the books.

Consider the approval of Resolution 2026-46R authorizing the expenditures for the CIP Projects – Vehicles & Equipment (V&E) scheduled replacement purchases as part of the FY 2026-27 Budget; and providing an effective date. (Diane Pedersen,…

Budget Workshop — February 8-9, 2027

Ordinance 2022 — Adopt FY 2026-2027 budget

Ordinance 2024 — $30,000 budget amendment for Public Safety Communication Center

Ordinance 2025 — $80,000 budget amendment for Aquatic Center wages

Consider the approval of the City Council Minutes for the following City Council Meetings: i. July 28, 2026, Budget Workshop #6 ii. July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting (Shelley Goodwin, City Secretary)

Ordinance 2013 — CVB budget amendment

Consider the approval of Ordinance 2013 on one reading amending Ordinance No. 1992 which adopted the 2025-2026 budget beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026; in accordance with existing statutory requirements; repealing…