Video index

Call to Order

1. 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. (Part 1 of 2)

2. Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

3. Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

4. Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

5. Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

6. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges. (Part 1 of 2)

Public Communication

7. Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027. (Part 1 of 2)

8. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Fire; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20251218-003 relating to Austin Fire classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of Austin Fire.

9. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.

10. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Police and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-008 relating to Austin Police classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police.

Items 12 - 18 & 20 - 22

10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting

10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting

19. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.

7. Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027. (Part 2 of 2)

6. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges. (Part 2 of 2)

11. Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

1. 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. (Part 2 of 2)

Aug 12, 2026 City Council Budget Work Session

Full agenda
Share this video

Call to Order

1. 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. (Part 1 of 2)

2. Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

3. Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

4. Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

5. Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

6. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges. (Part 1 of 2)

Public Communication

7. Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027. (Part 1 of 2)

8. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Fire; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20251218-003 relating to Austin Fire classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of Austin Fire.

9. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.

10. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Police and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-008 relating to Austin Police classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police.

Items 12 - 18 & 20 - 22

10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting

10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting

19. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.

7. Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027. (Part 2 of 2)

6. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges. (Part 2 of 2)

11. Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

1. 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. (Part 2 of 2)

© 2003-2026 Swagit Productions, LLC